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Comfort Food Deux: Reliving “80’s Weekend #3”
Continuing my flashback trilogy of "80's Weekend" shows, comes the second nostalgic entry, this time spotlighting the third edition of the now-recurring jam-packed event, featuring classic acts of new waves, synth-favs, and a bit of the ol' new romanticism, plus a healthy helping of pop-cultured vibrancy, day-glow fashion, and all the neon colors in between.After …

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Gemini Rising’s “Best Case Life” with “Better Days”

Gemini Rising. Photo sourced from artist's Facebook.
Been in this retro '80s vibe today. Probably because I started watching season 3 of "Stranger Things." Also, I just got back from seeing "Spiderman: Far from Home," which featured a fair share of '80s tunes. So at the moment, that's where my mind's kickin' it.Although, I'm not really in the mood to pick an …

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The Birthday Massacre’s “Beyond”

The Birthday Massacre perform at the Roxy Theatre way back on 11.30.14.
I've got one last post for the evening.  I couldn't resist, after hearing The Birthday Masscacre's "Beyond," while driving home from work tonight.  I was there kinda late, working through some project complications.  But all good now.  Plus, I got the previous two posts done. As well as gathered some insight into a few astrological …

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Having a “Cow” with two Gene Loves Jezebels

Michael (left) & Jay Aston of Gene Loves Jezebel, respectively...
I've been on a bit of flashback kick these last few days, exploring some of the more alternative glam, goth, and new wave romantic bands from the '80s, and seeing where they are today.  U.K. artist Gene Loves Jezebel is one such act, who were huge in the mid-to-late '80s, with such singles as "Motion …

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Simple Minds @ the Orpheum on 10.24.18

Simple Minds' Jim Kerr at the Orpheum on 10.24.18.
I can't remember the last time Simple Minds toured the U.S.  I know it's been a good long while.  But with all the '80s revival shows (like the Richard Blade hosted "80s Night" affairs), as well as those bands who continue to remain prolific (think Depeche Mode, New, Order, OMD), it's surprising to think the biggest …

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