Every summer I come up with some organizational task. In previous summers, I have cleaned out my closets, organized jewelry and more. This past summer I decided to clean through my phone. I started out getting rid of notes that I took years ago for some purpose or another but no longer need. Then, I… Continue reading Flashback Friday: Durandemonium 2013
Presales, Practice…and Joy
For the DD fan community-at-large, Tuesday became an important day as presales began for the upcoming, recently announced shows at the O2 Institute in Birmingham. The gigs are just a mere three weeks away! While they indeed present a bit more than just the normal struggle for international fans outside of England to attend, the… Continue reading Presales, Practice…and Joy
Memorabilia Medley: Future Past Merch
In the last few years, Duran Duran and their team have included some sort of discount on the official store as part fo the Duran Duran Appreciation Day celebration. This year was no different. Yet, this year also featured some new items, including some new merch, specifically focused on the upcoming release, Future Past. What… Continue reading Memorabilia Medley: Future Past Merch
Lava Lamp
Let it Flow! It is time we turn our attention to the next groovy little tune on Pop Trash, Lava Lamp. This song marks a departure in the way songs were credited, as this is noted as being produced by Simon’s company, SYN Productions as well as TV Mania – the production company owned by… Continue reading Lava Lamp
The Week in DD History: August 22-28, 2021
During times like this, it is nice to have the occasional good memory to look back on. Let’s see what this week brings… August 22 Starplex Amphitheater, Dallas TX (1999) nTelos Wireless Pavilion, Portsmouth VA (2012) August 23 The band visited Andy Warhol’s loft (1982) Great Western Forum, Los Angeles CA (1993) Too Much Information… Continue reading The Week in DD History: August 22-28, 2021
Behind the Music: The Remaster of the Remaster
This past week was a pretty intense one for me. One of the ways that I got through it was knowing that I had a big reward at the end. Not only did I go see and have lunch with my niece today but I finished the day with the watching the remastered edition of… Continue reading Behind the Music: The Remaster of the Remaster
Durham, 2012: Magical Memories
I have decided that I very much enjoy these Flashback Fridays. Each one supplies the opportunity to skip down memory lane a bit. While I know the band prefers the here and now, I don’t mind being the one to stir up the memory pot a little from time to time! This week, I’m thinking… Continue reading Durham, 2012: Magical Memories
Here We Go Again
It’s been tough to feel more joy…or any joy… this past week. I don’t need to regurgitate the news, so I won’t. I just need to acknowledge what I believe many, including myself, are feeling. Life isn’t that great right now. I find it to be a near constant exercise of actively searching and finding… Continue reading Here We Go Again
What About Bootlegs?
Do you collect bootlegs? I’m pretty sure I don’t. If you read this last sentence, and are asking, “Pretty sure?”, read on. I saw Duran Duran at the House of Blues in Anaheim – the one that closed in Downtown Disney. I can remember how wide-eyed I was when the realization hit that Simon was… Continue reading What About Bootlegs?
Someone Else Not Me
This week, we begin Pop Trash, released in June of 2000 – the very first album of the decade by the band. The album was the first release after leaving EMI, the label they had been with since 1981, and was the only album released under Hollywood Records. It was also the final album for… Continue reading Someone Else Not Me