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Sparks @ Variety Playhouse 10-23-13 [part 3]
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
Sparks @ Variety Playhouse 10-23-13 [part 2]
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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Tagged Concert Review, Revenge Of Two Hands One Mouth, Ron Mael, Russell Mael, Sparks, Variety Playhouse
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Sparks @ Variety Playhouse 10-23-13 [part 1]
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
Sparks in: Son Of The Revenge Of ‘Two Hands One Mouth’ Tour!
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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Tagged Live Concerts, Ron Mael, Russell Mael, Sparks, Two Hands One Mouth
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Monk Agog! Sparks In Concert… In His Town!
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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Tagged Moogfest, Mount Oasis Electronic Music Summit, Ron Mael, Russell Mael, Sparks
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New Wave Grudge Match: East vs West
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
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Tagged east coast, Go Gos, Oingo Boingo, Sparks, Stan Ridgeway, The Three O'Clock, Wall Of Voodoo, west coast
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