Tag Archives: Nile Rodgers

Record Review: Grace Jones – “Inside Story” US CD

Grace Jones: Inside Story – US – CD [1986] I’m Not Perfect [But I’m Perfect For You] Hollywood Liar Chan Hitchhikes To Shanghai Victor Should Have Been A Jazz Musician Party Girl Crush Barefoot In Beverly Hills Scary But Fun … Continue reading

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Battle Of The Mid-80s Horn Sections: Duran Duran – Notorious

In 1983, Duran Duran became one of the most popular bands on the planet. They were actually referred to as the Fab Five for a rare time. Following the inevitable live album of their “couldn’t hear the band for the … Continue reading

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Four From Nile Rodgers

Last week I was having a workout and the sound system gave me a treat instead of the more typical horrifying 80s CHR dross [Journey, I’m looking at you]. INXS’ “Original Sin” hit the pre-dawn gym floor. It got me … Continue reading

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Moogfest 2014: Saturday 4-26-14 [nighttime part 1]

Chic – Disco This show was one that my wife was chancing to attend. She was looking to attend the Craig Leon show at 9:30 with me and thought that this might be a good show to attend first. My … Continue reading

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Moogfest 2014: Saturday 4-26-14 [daytime]

The morning of the 26th, I had made a date for brunch with an acquaintance from the John Foxx Metamatic forum who was attending Moogfest from out of town with a friend. They described what they would be wearing at … Continue reading

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Moogfest 2014 Grabs Biggest Fish In Synthpop Pond

Yesterday, The Monk, who’s not a gambling man, bought a ticket to Moogfest 2014 while they were still $200. Today the headliners were announced, and the ticket price increased by 50%. Having attended and enjoyed the program last year under … Continue reading

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