Tag: New Wave
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Simple Minds Blows Us Away with Walk Between Worlds
On October 21st, 2018 Simple Minds made their FIRST appearance in Vegas with their Walk Between Worlds Tour. The crowd was full of people of all ages. To my surprise a lot of people had traveled to see the band. The gentleman to my left had come from Texas and the gentleman to my right […]
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The Jesus and Mary Chain Release 21 Singles on Vinyl and Hit The Road In The USA Opening For Nine Inch Nails
Back in 1983, brothers Jim and William Reid, hailing out of the East Kilbride, South Lanakshire area of Scotland, which has been described as “a wasteland on the outskirts of Glasgow”, grew up on the punk and rock scene of the 70’s in the UK and after long kicking around the idea, formed a band that […]
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He’s In Control…. Peter Hook Brings New Order and Joy Division to Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas!
Four days before the 38th anniversary of the death of Ian Curtis, Las Vegas gathered together to honor his memory in the most amazing way. Peter Hook, bassist for Joy Division and creator of New Order, performed live for us at Brooklyn bowl. This is a show that I never thought I would see, playing […]
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St Paddy’s Day in Vegas and the Psychedelic Furs Love Their Way at House of Blues
The Psychedelic Furs played to a packed house at House Of Blues, and hypnotized us all with their signature sound and lead vocalist Richard Butler’s velvety voice. Formed in 1977 in London, England, The Psychedelic Furs quickly became one of the most influential bands of the Punk New Wave movement. Releasing their first album in […]
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The B-52s Turn the House of Blues In To A Party House!
Everyone knows “Rock Lobster” and “Love Shack”, but for the fans who knew more than two songs, this was a night out to remember. I mean, an all out party! The B-52s took over the House of Blues Las Vegas stage three nights in a row to deliver nothing but fun and grooves, and some […]