Tag Archives: Nile Rodgers

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

Posted on July 23, 2021 by postpunkmonk

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 →

Posted in Mid-80s Malaise, Record Review | Tagged 1986, Bruce Woolley, Grace Jones, Nile Rodgers | 11 Comments

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

Posted on June 19, 2020 by postpunkmonk

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 →

Posted in Record Review | Tagged 1986, Duran Duran, horn section, Nile Rodgers, Notorious | 16 Comments

Four From Nile Rodgers

Posted on July 21, 2014 by postpunkmonk

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 →

Posted in Core Collection | Tagged 1981, 1983, 1984, 1986, David Bowie, Debbie Harry, Duran Duran, INXS, Nile Rodgers | 14 Comments

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

Posted on May 6, 2014 by postpunkmonk

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 →

Posted in Concert Review | Tagged Chic, Moogfest, Nile Rodgers | 6 Comments

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

Posted on May 5, 2014 by postpunkmonk

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 →

Posted in Concert Review | Tagged Chic, Moogfest, Nile Rodgers | 2 Comments

Moogfest 2014 Grabs Biggest Fish In Synthpop Pond

Posted on December 19, 2013 by postpunkmonk

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 →