The Week in DD History: Oct 4-10, 2020

Liberty

Just a reminder that we only pick out a few items to share – this band has done a LOT over the past four decades and some! Not every day is/was jam-packed with excitement, so there are some dates that we skip. October 4 Simon, John, Nick and Roger were interviewed by Rodney Bingenheimer on… Continue reading The Week in DD History: Oct 4-10, 2020

2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees

Alright. It is Tuesday, and I am fired up today, my friends. I have had two travel-mug sized cups of coffee, I’ve listened to the list of nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and I am ready to comment. Get yourself a beverage and strap yourselves in, because it’s about to get… Continue reading 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees

The Sun Always Shines On TV

Living a boy’s adventure tale Any Mark Ronson fans out there? Well, YouTube hears your pleas, and they have answered with news of a Mark Ronson documentary, to be aired (for free!) on YouTube on October 12. Mark (ha!) your calendars and set aside a couple of hours for viewing! Extra special for DD fans,… Continue reading The Sun Always Shines On TV

Happy Anniversary, Mad World!

Patty, Lori I at the book signing - a really nice memory for me!

Four years ago, I spent my extra time reading a new book that I continue to avidly use as a reference. Mad World, a book written by Lori Majewski and Jonathan Bernstein, was released on April 15, 2014. It blows my mind that four years has gone by so quickly. I know that today is April… Continue reading Happy Anniversary, Mad World!

Miami and that set list: Maybe it’s time to stop worrying about it?

True confession: I didn’t hear the show from Miami on Saturday night. I was thrilled it was being streamed, but what I forgot in my excitement was that I had somewhere else I had to be – my daughter’s dance show. I probably could have snuck in the first portion of it before we needed… Continue reading Miami and that set list: Maybe it’s time to stop worrying about it?

Duran Duran in Miami Tonight!

Who is ready for a little Duran Duran tonight?  As you know, Duran Duran is playing in Miami Beach at the Faena Theatre!  This is a special show for SiriusXM.  As the press release on the band’s official website states, “This very special performance for SiriusXM coincides with 2017’s Art Basel in Miami Beach, the… Continue reading Duran Duran in Miami Tonight!

This blog is made from blood, sweat, and tears

Amanda and I don’t use the blog to tout successes very often. We want to write about being fans, and the blogs come from our own experiences. This post is personal, in that aspect. Not too long ago, I wrote a bit of a review for a musician from Denmark named Michael Kratz. He had… Continue reading This blog is made from blood, sweat, and tears

All Over You As They Say: Tomorrow is Election Day!

Tomorrow marks a day I have been awaiting for over 500 days now.  It is Election Day, and that means the end is nigh. No, I don’t mean the end of the United States or the world… I mean Decision 2016 will finally come to an end. I don’t know what will happen in the… Continue reading All Over You As They Say: Tomorrow is Election Day!

How Important is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Anyway?

How important is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame anyway? As I read through this year’s list of nominees, this question swirled in my head. Sure, Chic is on the list. Again. For the 11th time, they appear on the list. Then there’s Depeche Mode, Yes, Janet Jackson, The Cars…..Tupac Shakur, Pearl Jam, Chaka Khan,… Continue reading How Important is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Anyway?