Tag Archives: Sparks

Sparks @ Variety Playhouse 10-23-13 [part 3]

Posted on November 6, 2013 by postpunkmonk

Since I only have the last 27 years of Sparks albums in my Record Cell, there were several songs played that I had never heard before. “Nicotina” from “Angst In My Pants” was one I recognized from the title. While … Continue reading →

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Sparks @ Variety Playhouse 10-23-13 [part 2]

Posted on November 5, 2013 by postpunkmonk

The show began with Russell coming out and delivering a few lines into a digital delay with no fanfare, but it soon became apparent that none was needed! They were starting the show with “Your Call Is Very Important To … Continue reading →

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Sparks @ Variety Playhouse 10-23-13 [part 1]

Posted on November 4, 2013 by postpunkmonk

I finally heard Sparks after a few years of reading about them when I bought the “Blits” New Wave sampler on RCA back in 1981. The song “Tips For Teens” was the moment of truth. I was impressed… and always … Continue reading →

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Sparks in: Son Of The Revenge Of ‘Two Hands One Mouth’ Tour!

Posted on July 17, 2013 by postpunkmonk

Simple Minds weren’t the only fave rave band who announced a rare US tour on Monday! The Brothers Mael also let the second leg of their “Two Hands | One Mouth” duo tour drop and this time they dared to … Continue reading →

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Monk Agog! Sparks In Concert… In His Town!

Posted on June 13, 2013 by postpunkmonk

Last Friday, I stopped my wife in the doorway to our home and with a crazed look in my eye said “We have to attend the Mountain Oasis Festival this year!” She guessed three times but missed the target [but … Continue reading →

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New Wave Grudge Match: East vs West

Posted on February 2, 2011 by postpunkmonk

Reader Echorich made a cogent observation last Wednesday* in the comments on the posting made on Berlin VS Missing Persons. He said… “Forget rap and hip hop, the first East Coast/West Coast musical rivalry for me was over Punk and … Continue reading →