This has been a crazy week. I have had a lot of meetings after work, which means that I have been away from home a whole lot of time. It also means a heck of a lot less sleep than what I need. Why share this? Pretty simple. I’m asking a little for your forgiveness… Continue reading First Celebration – Anniversaries
Tag: 40th anniversary
DD on TV – 36 years ago today!
Did you know that on this date in 1982, Duran Duran made their first appearance on American television?!? It’s true. They appeared on a popular Philadelphia show called “Dancin’ On Air”, where they lip synched “Rio” along with the song that will outlive us all…”Hungry Like the Wolf”! I wasn’t even twelve when this happened,… Continue reading DD on TV – 36 years ago today!
Shake up the pitcher*, the lizard mixture: Planning for Durandemonium 2018
*Yes, I spelled the word incorrectly. ON PURPOSE. See what I did there? It has been a couple of weeks since I gave any sort of an update on convention planning. First of all, we are still moving forward with plans! If you haven’t already marked August 9-12 as Durandemonium 2018 on your calendar, you… Continue reading Shake up the pitcher*, the lizard mixture: Planning for Durandemonium 2018
Expectations are just future resentments: 2018 and DD40
I don’t know about the rest of the world, but I’m still trying to settle into the expectations of 2018. I went to work yesterday and survived. I’ve got to say, I’d be way happier about that if the day didn’t hadn’t begun at 5am. I also found out that I’ll still have a job… Continue reading Expectations are just future resentments: 2018 and DD40
No rest for the weary?
When I last saw Duran Duran in July of this year, the shows were bittersweet. Of course I enjoyed seeing them. I always do. Yes, I’ve seen them perform that same setlist or very similar many times now, and in tours past I would comment on how I’d wish they’d change it up. I still… Continue reading No rest for the weary?
Are we ready for a Power Station Revival?
On this date in 1985, Power Station appeared on Miami Vice. That seems like an eternity ago. I barely remember the episode, but I do remember squealing like a piglet when John and Andy appeared onscreen. I miss moments like that. I miss that weird “squirmy” feeling I’d get just before the band would appear on… Continue reading Are we ready for a Power Station Revival?
Sets You on a Path
Do you think you are always aware of turning points in your life? I think there are some days that are significant enough that you know that they are a big deal. Then, there are days that you look back and recognize them as essential to determining your path, after the fact. For me, I… Continue reading Sets You on a Path
For Rumours in the Wake of Such a Lonely Crowd
About those rumors Wild tales of tour dates, returning band members, and new albums have surfaced from the dank, dark depths of the internet. I’m already exhausted, and I’ve been back from my own vacation for less than a week. The new album thing came up today in my twitter feed, actually. Based purely on… Continue reading For Rumours in the Wake of Such a Lonely Crowd
June 2017 Katy Kafe with John Taylor!
I marvel every single time I type the word “June.” I’m not sure if it’s just me, living in the land of denial that my son graduates from high school on Saturday, or if it is really that I’m shocked time goes by so fast. I would swear it was just March a few days… Continue reading June 2017 Katy Kafe with John Taylor!
What WON’T the band do for their 40th anniversary?
I’ve noticed a lot of people working on surveys and things, putting together a wish list for Duran Duran’s 40th anniversary. I suspect the intention is that if fans work together to come up with a cohesive list, then perhaps the band will take a look and perhaps see their way clear to incorporating some… Continue reading What WON’T the band do for their 40th anniversary?