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Duran Duran Tribute Night - Saturday January 5, 2008

Skip — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 03:51:26 GMT

NEW WAVE CITY
The First & Foremost '80s Dance Party (Est. 1992)
"Duran Duran Tribute"
Saturday, January 5th, 2008

DNA Lounge
375 11th Street, San Francisco
2 Dance Rooms / 4 New Wave DJ's

IN THE MAIN DANCE ROOM:
Dance to the best of Duran Duran music & videos
and to the rest of the best of New Wave
with your hosts and DJ’s: Skip & Shindog
Videos & Visuals by: Altered Images

WIN! The New Duran Duran CD - “RED CARPET MASSACRE”

NEW PRIZES JUST IN!

WIN! Tix to an acoustic evening w/ Howard Jones accompanied by Robin Boult
Great American Music Hall
Thursday, January 24th
Doors 7pm / Show 8pm
Tickets are $25 advance/door
http://www.gamhtickets.com/evlist.php?sid=&events=&searchstr=&email=

WIN! Tix to see Sweet and Tender Hooligans (a tribute to Morrissey and The Smiths)
The Curse (a tribute to The Cure)
Slim's
Sunday, January 20th, 2008
Doors 8pm / Show 9pm
Tickets are $15 advance/door
http://www.slimstickets.com/evlist.php?sid=&events=&searchstr=&email=

IN THE UPSTAIRS DANCE ROOM:
99.9% Pure New Wave / 1977-1985 / All Night Long!
With special guest DJ’s: John and Donimo (Lucky Pierre, Heat!)

9PM until 3AM
21+ with Valid ID
$7 before 10PM / $12 after
Advance tickets are available at
http://www.dnalounge.com/tickets/

DNA also offers VIP table service. This package includes admission to
the club, a reserved table for up to six guests, one bottle of premium
liquor, a selection of mixers, and table-side cocktail service. You can
order VIP service online, on the DNA calendar or advance tickets pages.
Only six tables are available each night, so order early!

Join the New Wave City Tribe:
http://newwavecity.tribe.net

http://www.newwavecity.com

http://www.myspace.com/clubluckypierre
http://www.myspace.com/clubheatsf

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best bassline

caitanya — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 02:54:57 GMT

is definitely in "last chance on the stairway." Or at least one of the bassline riffs ...

did i mention how much i love john taylor? i don't know what's coming over me ... I think regression ...

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happy birthday john

caitanya — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 15:50:52 GMT

47 y.o.! much love to him!

can you believe that after 24 years, i still remember his birthday? lol

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the hottest guy

caitanya — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 19:20:28 GMT

okay, so i've decided that after 24 years, john taylor is the hottest guy alive in my lifetime and that he sets the bar for what all hot guys should look like. :-D

don't mind my raving here ...

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Duran Duran nite @ Club Gossip Feb 10

djdamon — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 16:12:17 GMT

80's New Wave VIDEO CLUB
Club GOSSIP
Every Second Saturday

For the month of February
we pay tribute to: Duran Duran
+
Help celebrate The Melting GIrl birthday

Saturday Feb 10 2007

Montage/Visuals by: Der Blaue Reiter
'Mr. Pomona' Randy Maupin as your host

DJ's in Frontroom
Decay (Death Guild)
DOMG (Compulshion)
The Melting GIrl (Death Guild)

Backroom VJ's
Damon (1984, Substance)
Low Life (NWC)
Shon (Club Gossip)

Club Gossip
at the Cat Club
Saturday February 10th
9:30-3am 21+ free B4 10pm $6 after
tribes.tribe.net/clubgossip

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website song

caitanya — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 19:52:35 GMT

Okay ... i'm going to sound like such a butthole right now, but what is the song that is playing on the official duran duran website? I know i know that song and i just can't put my finger on it. When someone tells me, i'll end up kicking myself ...

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John Taylor in San Diego

spicydan — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 15:42:44 GMT

Make your holiday rock - join us for drinks, lite bites and
autographing as we celebrate the John Taylor Juicy Couture Guitars Designed with the
best of bass and six-string features, they are two limited edition
professional Peavey Liberator Guitars.

December 19, 2006 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Neiman Marcus 7027 Friars Road San Diego, CA 92109

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light a candle

Dominic — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 02:49:41 GMT

Body: Please light a candle!

Today, Bristol-Myers Squibb, the pharmaceutical monolith that charges nearly $1,000 for a 30 day supply of one of its HIV/AIDS medications, is donating $1 to the National AIDS Fund for each person who simply visits their website and "virtually lights a candle." The tally is over 800,000 now.

Please, please take a minute to "light a candle":

www.lighttounite.org

This really will take just a second!! :) Please forward this on to other friends!

P.S. Please, take a few seconds to repost this so that the word can get out to as many people as possible. Thank You!

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Late Bar: Duran celebration 12/8 in San Francisco

jasonrandolph — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 00:36:54 GMT

Friday, December 8th, 2006
Dynasty presents
"Late Bar"
an evening celebrating the music and videos of Duran Duran
plus more new wave, post-punk, 80s, 90s, dancey tracks

10pm until 2am
$2, FREE before 10:30
21+ with valid ID

Arrow Bar
10 Sixth Street (at Market) San Francisco

CHECK US OUt ON MYSPACE -
http://www.myspace.com/dynastyatarrow

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wouldn't you love...

feralkittycat — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 00:59:20 GMT

... to be in on the arguments that seem to always make andy leave the band? wtf goes on in those meetings??????

nick: "andy, you need to wear more make-up"
andy: "sod off you fucking cow, i'm not painting my face up like bloody liza minelli so i can wind up looking like you, you great poofter!"
john: "come on now boys, that's no way to talk..."
roger: "yeah, come on, i'm feeling extra sensitive today... don't make me freak out and quit too!"
simon: "oh shut the hell up and let's play 'girls on film', better yet, let's watch the night version of the video... we should do a remake of that... maybe we can get belladonna or jenna jameson to be in this version and i can shag 'em!"
andy: "you are the perviest old man in the world, lebon! fuck it, i'm outta here - call warren cuccurullo!"
john: "good job, nick, now have to go back to the lame 90's lineup where we couldn't get arrested to save our lives"
nick: "come to think of it you could all use more makeup... come on over to the house tonight and i'll do makeovers on everybody with my new borghese stuff i got at the mall yesterday while shopping with my daughter"
simon: "oh bloody hell, nick, you never slept with that great tart julieanne and you know it, you only like boys!"
john: "oh here we go again..."

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Happy Birthday Simon.

NickD — Fri, 28 Oct 2005 05:20:54 GMT

yeah.

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Duran Duran Tribute Night - Sat Nov 4, 2006

Skip — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 23:58:46 GMT

NEW WAVE CITY
The First & Foremost '80s Dance Party (Est. 1992)
Tribute to Duran Duran
Saturday, November 4th, 2006

DNA Lounge
375 11th Street, San Francisco
2 Dance Rooms / 4 New Wave DJ's

IN THE BIG DANCE ROOM-
A Tribute to Duran Duran
Featuring the best of Duran Duran music & videos
and dancing to the rest of the best of New Wave.
Your hosts and DJ's Skip & Shindog
Video & Duran Duran Slide Show by Altered Images

WIN! The Duran Duran photo book "Unseen"

Duran Duran "Unseen" features a rare and extensive collection of photographs by Paul Edmond
that captures the essence of the post-punk glamour scene in the industrial English city of Birmingham.
These pictures of Duran Duran and their friends were taken between 1979 and 1982, starting before the
band released their first single Planet Earth (in March 1981) and during their earliest taste of fame.
http://www.duranduranunseen.com/

IN THE UPSTAIRS DANCE ROOM-
99.9% Pure New Wave – 1977-1985 – All Night
With NWC resident DJ Low-Life & Guest DJ Kenny (KSCU)

9PM until 3AM
21+ with Valid ID
Cover: $7 before 10PM / $12 after

415 675-LOVE
http://www.newwavecity.com
http://www.dnalounge.com

JOIN THE NWC TRIBE:
http://newwavecity.tribe.net

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CLEAR STATIC (opening band for DD in '05 Tour) Performing in SF Pride Weekend!

Teri — Sun, 18 Jun 2006 16:23:19 GMT

Hey folks.

You might have seen this band when they were touring & opening for Duran Duran a little over a year ago... they have a really early-80s new-wave-pop kind of sound, but I think they're all about eighteen or nineteen... just young'uns.

They're playing the following dates:

Saturday June 24th at the Crash Club (seems like some sort of a fashion event? There are playboy models and go-go dancers... that's about all I know about it)

Sunday June 25th at SF LGBT Pride - Main Stage 4:55PM (right after Lisa Lisa)

If you want to check out their music first: www.clearstaticmusic.com or www.myspace.com/clearstatic

Here's the site for CRASH: www.crashnightclub.com/

Thanks!

- Teri

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Happy Birthday Nick!!!

marion — Thu, 08 Jun 2006 15:44:23 GMT

Today is Nick's 44th Birthday!

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Duran Duran video dancing here, we love it

djdamon — Wed, 24 Aug 2005 00:49:02 GMT

Club GOSSIP
Street date September 10, Saturday
An 80's New Wave Nightclub for dancing and your entertainment
At the Cat Club, every second Saturday in San Francisco

This month, a tribute to more than a man, or just a symbol, but both! Whatever you may call him, can we suggest 'Purple one', Prince has left his indelible mark on the music landscape. From his really early funky-pop, to the more slick and cohesive '1999' and the musical spectacular of his 'Purple Rain' era majesty, what really seemed to confuse folks was the name change to a symbol, 'the artist formerly known as prince' became the proper way to refer to the man now that his name was an unpronounceable symbol. It just left many of us bemused, did it not?

Join us as we try to make sense of it all, come down and enjoy the music videos we like to play for you, and yes, there will be a heavier dose of Prince videos than usual. We've been busy shopping for even MORE VIDEOS than before, and we're spending too much time watching them at home. We can hardly wait to share them with you all. Be sure to check out all the DJ's this month, all are really talented in their own way, I think it's our best lineup yet, we are confident you will agree.

Saturday September 10th
The DJ lineup this month is...
DJ Damon from 1984
DJ Melting Girl from Death Guild
DJ Low Life from New Wave City
DJ SHON from Heavy Petting

80's, New Wave, Nu New Wave in two rooms
Music videos in the back, Visuals in the front
Visual stimulation by Channel One
9:30p - 3a $6 21+ Free before 10p

come and chat with us or look at photos at
http://tribes.tribe.net/clubgossip
http://www.myspace.com/clubgossip

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Update from the Studio

Tue, 07 Feb 2006 20:17:59 GMT

The band re-convened this week in the Studio in London, picking up where they left off. They are still writing and working on new material, as well as finishing up some of the music they started in San Francisco. They are hoping for a summer release and plan to work nearly every day until the album is finished.

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Electro featuring 'Serious'

Thu, 26 Jan 2006 22:27:35 GMT

'Fire' is his first new production in 18 months, and it's been well worth the wait. Known as the pioneer of trance music, Ferry's looked back for inspiration and turned it on its head, given it a hefty dose of electronic fizzle, and sent it out onto the dancefloor. He's taken Simon Le Bon's vocal, and the melody/riff from Duran Duran's 'Serious', first released in 1990 and worked it into a whirring, anthemic slice of synth-infused electro-house.

The recent chorus that met a handful of 'Fire' promos got tongues wagging, and DJs hunting for copies, some even charting it without actually having had one - that goes some way in telling you how big this record is going to be. Already a favourite on Radio 1's dance shows, it's being hammered across the UK, Europe, America, and beyond - this is truly global dance music.

To hear a sample of this track you can visit the Positiva Records where you can also pre-order the digital download. The video, which features original footage of Simon from the promo for "Serious" that has been added to MTV Dance can also be viewed here too.

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Duran gig near Palm Springs this Saturday(01/14/06)

marion — Tue, 10 Jan 2006 16:35:48 GMT

tickets are still available at Ticketmaster

DURAN DURAN KICK OFF KEY CLUB AT MORONGO GRAND OPENING 1/14/06!
KEY CLUB AT MORONGO GRAND OPENING
SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 2006
Featuring SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY DURAN DURAN
FOLLOWED BY DJ SET FROM DJ AM

(West Hollywood, CA; January 9, 2005) – The world-famous Key Club on the Sunset Strip announces the debut of Key Club at Morongo, a major new nightclub and entertainment venue at the new $250 million Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa, with a grand opening celebration on January 14, 2006. A special performance by multi-platinum selling band, Duran Duran, will kick off at 8:30 PM; and LA’s famed DJ AM will follow at 10:00 PM. Tickets are $125.00 and available by calling (951) 755-5391 or at www.ticketmaster.com.

According to Broadway Entertainment Co-Chairman/Key Club partner Keith Pressman, “The New Year’s Eve soft opening of Key Club at Morongo was a huge success, bringing in over 1,100 people and generating an overwhelming response. The grand opening is going to be even better and will definitely be a night to remember.”

“We plan to bring the ultra-sexy excitement, glamour and energy of the Sunset Strip to the desert,” said Pressman. “Entertainment at this spectacular new venue will include various genres of national and international headliner acts as well as dance nights featuring some of the best deejays in the industry.”

“The Key Club is celebrated internationally for its headliner live musical acts and its glamorous, sophisticated private events, movie premieres, Oscar parties and music and TV industry parties,” said Morongo General Manager Bill Davis. “We are very excited to welcome the venue that was most recently voted ‘No. 1 Best Live Music Venue,’ by AOL and has been named ‘Club of the Year’ by the L.A. Times and Details Magazine. This will provide our customers a full spectrum of high caliber entertainment.”

Key Club owners are enthusiastic about opening the new location at Morongo with its proximity to 18 million people within a 90-minute radius of the property.
“Its accessibility to L.A. combined with an opportunity to bring top acts to a multi-level music venue similar to the Key Club on Sunset was something we just couldn’t pass up,” said Pressman. “There is no question, this will be the place to party.”

“Key Club at Morongo will possess a multitude of unique spaces to create luxurious environments for VIP guests,” said Christine Kamps, vice president and Broadway Entertainment/Key Club partner. For special events, the club will have the capability of expanding into the resort’s expansive outdoor setting which features an immense pool bordered by sandy beaches, water slide, lazy river and spas surrounded by lush landscaping.

Limited individual and corporate memberships are available and transferable between Key Club Los Angeles and Plush Lounge Las Vegas. The Key Club at Morongo will be open Wednesdays through Saturdays. Hours of operation and cover charges will vary based on the night’s entertainment.

ABOUT: Key Club at Morongo

Located within the new $250 million Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa; Key Club at Morongo is a 20,000 square-foot, multi-level venue that triples as a concert venue, nightclub and special event facility. Just 90 miles east of Los Angeles and a short drive from Palm Springs, the sister venue to the Key Club on Sunset in West Hollywood features a 300 square-foot stage, contemporary furnishings, high-tech lighting and a state-of-the-art sound system. Whether it is a poolside sunset cocktail party or a large-scale celebration indoors, Key Club at Morongo is the perfect location for events of every style and size.

ABOUT: Morongo Casino Resort & Spa

Arrayed on 44 acres between California’s spectacular San Gorgonio and San Jacinto mountains, the Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa is an enticing oasis complete with four-star hotel accommodations, a luxury health spa, a world-class dining, high-stakes gaming and glittering nightlife. The $250 million resort, with one of the largest casino floors on the West Coast and a 27-story hotel tower topped by a two-story glass penthouse restaurant and lounge, is the premier recreational gaming facility in California, and an accessible, convenient alternative to Las Vegas.

The casino resort is located 90 minutes east of Los Angeles and 20 minutes west of Palm Springs off the I-10 freeway, close to the Cabazon Desert Hills Outlets and Hadley Fruit Orchards. For hotel reservations, call toll-free at 800-252-4499 or visit www.morongocasinoresort.com.

ABOUT: Morongo Band of Mission Indians
The Morongo tribe operates one of the first and most successful tribal gaming destinations in the United States. The Morongo tribe is the largest private sector employer in the Banning-Beaumont region and a major contributor to the Coachella Valley economy. The tribe presently employs approximately 3,000 people in gaming and non-gaming tribal operations.

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Rare Duran Videos (nightboat, Careless Mems etc)

pinworm — Tue, 12 Apr 2005 04:55:44 GMT

I found a page with tons of old music videos. Most require quicktime and I find some of the links don't work, but there are a few Duran ones including the rarely seen "Careless Memories"..actually it's kind of a sucky vid. The disco version of "My own Way" is there too.

http://granfaro.blogspot.com/2005/04/622-music-videos-various-from-perfect.html

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Build Your Own CD

chuckster — Mon, 14 Nov 2005 23:08:57 GMT

This past weekend I spent quite a bit of time deciding what Duran Duran songs I wanted to put on a single disc.

Here is what I came up with:

1. Out Of My Mind (Perfecto Mix)
2. I Believe/ All I Need To Know
3. Secret Oktober
4. The Seventh Stranger (Live)
5. The Chauffeur (Acoustic Version)
6. We Need You
7. The Crystal Ship
8. Land
9. Fame
10. Winter Marches On
11. Come Undone (La Fin de Siecle)
12. Femme Fatale
13. Ordinary World
14. Drive By
15. Perfect Day
16. The Krush Brothers LSD Edit
17. Someone Else Not Me
18. Missing

Most of these songs are B-sides and minor hits, but I've heard the popular songs a million times.

"I Believe/ All I Need To Know" is one of my favorite DD songs and nobody else seems to have heard it.

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Live from London DVD

Mizz_Viva — Mon, 08 Aug 2005 21:32:20 GMT

From Duranduran.com

Duran Duran: Live From London - DVD Release!
Duran Duran: Live From London

First live concert DVD to be released with the five
original re-united band members Taylor, Taylor, Taylor, Rhodes, LeBon Simultaneous Fall/Autumn release now set by Coming Home Studios for both a special deluxe 2-Disc package and a spectacular single DVD disc.

UK Release Date: November 7, 2005
European Release Date (excluding UK): October 31, 2005
North American Release Date: October 25, 2005

Coming Home Studios and SRS Labs will release the long-awaited live DVD from premiere rock group, Duran Duran, capturing the last two shows from the band's record-breaking 2004 run of sold-out concerts at London's Wembley Arena.

Set for simultaneous release in both single and double-disc editions, 'Duran Duran: Live From London', captures the original 'Fab Five': Simon LeBon (vocals), Andy Taylor (guitars), John Taylor (bass), Roger Taylor (drums) and Nick Rhodes (keyboards), during their spectacular seventeen-date, 2004 UK arena tour. Marking the first shows to be recorded since the original line-up of Duran Duran got back together in 2001, this upcoming release will feature all of the hits from their twenty five year catalogue, together with live versions of some of the chart-topping singles from their most recent (2004) Epic Records' studio album, 'Astronaut'.

Directed by award-winning film-maker, Lawrence Jordan, for Coming Home Studios, in conjunction with Done & Dusted UK, and shot with fourteen state-of-the-art, 1080 24p high-definition cameras, this unique concert DVD, with its film-like visuals, captures the magic, excitement, and pure adrenaline of the band's final two Wembley concerts on April 30 and May 1, 2004. Playing like they never have before, in a blistering two hour set, the DVD shows the band at their very best, performing their biggest hits including: Girls On Film, Planet Earth, Hungry Like The Wolf, Save A Prayer, A View To A Kill, Wild Boys, Ordinary World, The Reflex, Union of the Snake and Rio. The deluxe two-disc set will also include a 10-track live bonus CD.

With audio mixed by Jeremy Wheatley and presented in SRS Labs Circle Surround®, 5.1 dts, 5.1 Multichannel, and stereo, the sound quality of this upcoming DVD will recreate the true concert experience from those two magical nights in London, giving fans the feeling that they are at the show - from the comfort of their own homes.

Both packages also include a highly entertaining, behind-the-scenes documentary, directed by Gavin Elder, rare and candid interview footage, a photo gallery, and a unique audio-track voice-over by all five of the band members - talking about the songs and the show.

In addition, the special, deluxe two-disc set includes one song that can be watched in 3D (3D glasses included), together with a 12 page booklet, unique packaging and the live album.

SINGLE DISC DVD PACKAGE

1 DVD Disc
Bonus features will include:
Documentary
Photo Gallery
4 page booklet
Audio-track voice-over on ten of the songs (two by each member of the band)
Catalogue Number: CHS10031
Suggested Retail Price: £14.99

DOUBLE DISC BOX SET

1 DVD Disc
Bonus Features will include:
10 song live CD (featuring the hits)
3D song with 3D glasses
Documentary
Photo Gallery
12 page booklet
Audio-track voice-over on ten of the songs (two by each member of the band)
Deluxe packaging
Catalogue Number: CHS10032
Suggested Retail Price: £19.99

DVD Song List

(Reach Up For The) Sunrise
Hungry Like the Wolf
Is There Something I Should Know
Union Of The Snake
Come Undone
A View to a Kill
What Happens Tomorrow
The Chauffeur
Planet Earth
I Don't Want Your Love
New Religion
Ordinary World
Waiting For The Night Boat
Save a Prayer
Notorious
The Reflex
Careless Memories
Wild Boys
Girls On Film
Rio

CD Song List for Live CD

(Reach Up For The) Sunrise
Hungry Like The Wolf
Planet Earth
Ordinary World
Save A Prayer
Notorious
Careless Memories
Wild Boys
Girls On Film
Rio

For more information go to:
LIVE FROM LONDON

[posted 8/8/2005 U.S.A.]

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Duran movie

Skip — Thu, 20 Oct 2005 03:03:02 GMT

Do you know about this? I just bought 6 tix through Fandango. Sounds great!

DURAN DURAN 'LIVE FROM LONDON' CONCERT DVD IN HIGH
DEFINITION TO BE SCREENED AT MOVIE THEATERS IN TEN
MAJOR CITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY ON NOVEMBER 1

On November 1, for only one night, Duran Duran will
celebrate the release of their 'Duran Duran: Live
From London' DVD with special high definition
screenings of the concert portion of this exceptional
set at 10 movie theaters in major cities across the country.

The concert was filmed in London during the band's
record-breaking 2004 UK reunion tour, that included a
run of five sold-out concerts at London's Wembley
Arena. 'Live From London' was produced by Coming Home
Studios in Association with SRS Labs through Zoe
Vision, a division of Rounder Records. The screenings
start at 8pm.

As an added bonus, only theatergoers will see an
exclusive introduction to the concert by the five
original members of Duran Duran:
Simon LeBon - vocals,
John Taylor - bass,
Andy Taylor - guitars,
Roger Taylor - drums
and Nick Rhodes - keyboards -

that was made especially for these screenings. Each
band member will talk about the experience of making
the film and share their thoughts on the tour - their first back
together with the original line-up. After the concert
there will be a one time exclusive HD presentation of
"I Don't Want Your Love" in a surreal pop-up book 3-D
version with glasses provided at the theaters.

The screenings will take place at theaters in New
York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco,
Washington, DC, Detroit, San Diego, Seattle, Phoenix
and Boston with limited seating for $10. Tickets are
available both online (via each theater's online
ticketing), at the box office or at the following link

http://www.fandango.com/MoviePage.aspx?mid=93885&source=moviesearch

SAN FRANCISCO:
Loews Metreon
Address: 101 4th Street
Retail Partner: Tower Records
Radio Partner: Alice Radio 97.3
Tickets:
http://www.loewstheaters.com/promotions/duran/index.html

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Now and Zen on Sunday...

Dina — Sat, 24 Sep 2005 05:23:51 GMT

Not sure if y'all know this but Simon and John will be performing with Maroon 5 at the Now and Zen fest at GG Park this Sunday! I'm only going cause my friend got free tix but I can't pass up an opportunity to see those two live and in the flesh!! see ya there!?

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The name

Dionysius — Wed, 14 Sep 2005 17:20:07 GMT

I dont know much about Duran Duran but anyways I was watching Barbarella and there was a guy named Duran Duran and he was the wicked bastard that Hottie Jane Fonda was looking for.

Is this where they got their name?? From Barbarella?

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RUMOR in SF

Spark_a_liscious — Mon, 08 Aug 2005 15:55:18 GMT

our job should we choose to take it is to find our IF Nick Rhodes will be spinning music at Il Pirata this Friday or not.
Please report back :O)

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BURNING THE GROUND best mega mix ever!

larsmicha — Tue, 07 Jun 2005 09:25:04 GMT

hey. I always thought double D were under rated as musicians. and the Burning the Ground mega mix of theirs is hands down one of the greatest achievements in remixing to this day. I also have on double vynly a DJ only megamix of every single off the Notorious with seperate remixes of the singles themselves. can anyone please tell me how rare /how many copies of this was pressed and released??? and besides SAY GOODBYE,what other songs were released off of SO RED THE ROSE,the odd spin off group ARCADIA's album? thanks!!!
lars

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Where Are Your Seats?

briansworld — Tue, 14 Dec 2004 01:48:55 GMT

Just curious who got seats and where they are.

GMU Patriot Center - Fairfax, VA (Washington DC)
Section 115
Row M

These were the best we could get via internet immediately at regular sale time on Saturday.

On Sunday monrning my friend picked up two tickets in 102-O.

I just checked now and tried to get 1 single ticket and the best they had was the very back of the arena in Section 108. Looks like DC will sell out.

Anyone else?

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Powerstation album being Re-released

briansworld — Fri, 03 Dec 2004 17:21:30 GMT

The first Powerstation album is truly amazing. The sound is already so big and full I can't wait to hear the remastered version. Plus a DVD just makes it all the better!

Here's the press release...

Powerstation CD and DVD Release
EMI RECORDS NEW RELEASE THE POWER STATION
CD & DVD
Release Date: 21st February 2005

‘We were kings of the world, notwithstanding the huge hangovers. We were 23 and we were playing with the big boys at The Power Station.’
JOHN TAYLOR 2004

What happened when Duran Duran met Chic and Robert Palmer?

EMI are delighted to announce the release of a new edition of the debut album by THE POWER STATION, to celebrate – remarkably – its 20th Anniversary. It’s big, bright, bold, daft, flamboyant and fun. It’s the sound of the 80s meeting rock of the 70s and the soul of the 60s. Few records have ever sounded quite so ferocious and, well, very, very loud. It’s a souvenir from an era when pop stars believed in dressing up rather than dressing down.

By 1984, the wheels had momentarily fallen off the Duran Duran juggernaut. From nought to worldwide success in less than four years, the band, like many others before them, found that it had all gotten a bit too much for them and the members needed some time apart. Had it been a decade earlier, the group would have all made solo albums about mystical hermits. But John Taylor was far too smart for that. These were new times. As the original synthesiser of punk and funk within Duran, he capitalised on a happy accident and masterminded one of the most successful albums of 1985.

THE POWER STATION was not originally going to be either a band or an album. Taylor knew he wanted to record with Chic drummer Tony Thompson, and make a version of T. Rex’s “Get It On”. After original vocalist Bebe Buell dropped out, he, Thompson, and his Duran cohort Andy Taylor sought a new singer. But they were now at a level where a small ad in Melody Maker would simply not suffice. They considered a revolving door policy with frontmen until partying acquaintance Robert Palmer arrived. His experience and musical erudition were warmly welcomed to the proceedings. “Get It On” was duly recorded with producer Bernard Edwards, then looking to equal his ex-Chic partner Nile Rodgers production triumphs with David Bowie and Madonna. From its spontaneous creation, the working arrangement gelled, and an album quickly followed.

As Taylor had learned to play bass a handful of years earlier to Chic’s Good Times, here he was, playing with that record’s drummer and being produced by the person who played the original part. The surprise and joy of John and Andy Taylor recording with their heroes at the New York studio which was to give the group its name courses deeply through the groove. Andy Taylor was unfettered and splashed his big rock guitar across the recording, creating a big, bright urban sound that was both of its time, yet strangely timeless.

Using every trick in the book to capture Thompson’s massive drums (including recording them down lift-shafts), their debut single, “Some Like It Hot”, a mêlée of bubbling horns and clipped guitar, shot to No. 12 in the UK and No. 6 in America. The seven other cuts, a mixture of originals and covers, helped the album reach the Top 20 both sides of the Atlantic.

In addition, there are now seven bonus tracks, including the Michael Des Barres-voiced “Someday, Somehow, Someone's Gotta Pay” from the Arnold Schwarzenegger action pic Commando, appearing for the first time on a Power Station album, as well as a plethora of mixes that filled the ever-burgeoning single formats of the time.

And on top of all that, to complete this deluxe Power Station experience, the DVD features: the band in behind the scenes studio footage, interviews, the videos to ‘Some Like It Hot’ and ‘Get It On’ along with a bonus live version of ‘Some Like It Hot’ from Saturday Night Live, the only existing live footage of the band from that era performing with Robert Palmer.

Today, unbelievably, Palmer, Thompson and Edwards are no longer with us, while John and Andy Taylor are once again conquering the world with the reformed Duran Duran. Hear what they did on their holidays all those years ago, and whatever you do, play it loud.

THE POWER STATION remains a perfect testament to the giddiness of the time.

CD
1/ Some Like It Hot
2/ Murderess
3/ Lonely Tonight
4/ Communication
5/ Get It On (Bang A Gong)
6/ Go To Zero
7/ Harvest For The World
8/ Still In Your Heart
9/ Someday, Somehow, Someone's Gotta Pay
10/The Heat Is On
11/Communication (long remix)
12/Get It On (7" mix)
13/Some Like It Hot And The Heat Is On
14/Communication (7" remix)
15/Some Like It Hot (7" edit)

DVD
1/ Introduction
2/ Some Like It Hot - video shoot
3/ Some Like It Hot - video
4/ On each other and recording # 1
5/ Get It On - video
6/ On each other and recording # 2
7/ Communication - video
8/ Summary/End credits
Bonus clip:
Performance of ‘Some Like It Hot’ from ‘Saturday Night Live’, February 6th 1985 (4.25)

DVD technical info:
Audio option: PCM
Screen : 4:3
Regions: All
Disc Type : DVD-5
Running Time (approx): 40 minutes
No. of Discs: 1
Subtitles: none

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was anyone at the Va show....besides me?

Sat, 09 Apr 2005 21:08:34 GMT

I was there last night and i am not sure if Simon realized that Va was dominent-ly Republican state.....
when he started to speak of the president.
it was hard to hear from where i was all that he said, but some started to boo.... the rest of the night was fine, but i think some people actually left!
it was right when they stated What happens Tomorrow....
was anyone else there?

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I PLAYED with Simon, Andy and John!!!

marion — Sat, 26 Feb 2005 00:27:10 GMT

I went to San Diego radio station 94.1's Underground Lounge with Duran Duran this afternoon and got the nerve to bring out my flute when they started 'Save A Prayer'. My husband, Marc, raised his hand when they started, but I made him put it down and quietly got out my flute. The look on their faces when they heard me play Nick's keyboard riff was priceless!! Simon waved me up on stage and I stood next to John. I was nervous, but it was really fun. They let me say a few words on the radio. I'll put the website link as soon as the radio station puts it up!

The concert is at 8 tonight!!!!!!

Oh and they played:

Whatever Happens Tomorrow
Save a Prayer
and Astronaut!!!!

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Wilkes-Barre show!

tarag — Mon, 11 Apr 2005 15:40:59 GMT

First of all, I'm sooooooo glad I got to go and didnt have to sell my tix. The guys had a lot of energy, and Simon can still move those hips like a sexy mofo!

The crowd was a little lame, at least around me it was, there was no room to dance. :O( I saw a lot more youngish kids there than I thought there'd be, that was cool to see the music transcending generations.

I liked the opening band a lot, the crowd was really rude to them. When they said they were playing one more song the crowd cheered so loud. (I never did catch their name though..)

overall, glad to see the Fab 5 still have it!

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Andy's Dad

marion — Wed, 23 Mar 2005 20:56:19 GMT

Sadly my father passed away yesterday morning, peacefully and painlessly. He had been very ill for some time, so eventually he did not have the strength to keep fighting. He was the kind of father you would have wanted and the kind of father you would like to be yourself, unconditional and selfless with his affection & love.

Without his support & encouragement I don't think I would have had quite the same luck in life. It wasn't easy dreaming of being a pop star in 1974, but he allowed me to believe it was possible to make those dreams come true. He was very proud, as you can imagine, of all five of us. We are a big family of 25 years, so you can imagine his joy when we recently played in Newcastle to 10,000 mad geordies - I think it was one of the proudest days of his life...to see us back together, better than ever and all of us so happy to be there.

So I would simply like to thank a few people...

Firstly the hospital team, Ward 7, North Tyneside General, lead by the exceptional Mr Liam Horgan, one of the finest individuals I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. His staff and the nurses on the ward are a truly motivated set of people: they do this day-in day-out - a vocational devotion And those lovely geordie girls that were with him till the end, all I can say is thank you to each and every one of you for all the care that you gave him.

To all the other Doctors and nurses, specialists and surgeons, you did all you could and through that you gave us five more cherished years.

My brother for being stronger than I ever realised, and keeping me in touch throughout this emotional roller-coaster.

And finally my mother, Sandra, who cared for my dad everyday, whatever the weather, she never gave up right till the bitter end.

Rest in peace dad.

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may have to sell my tix :O(

tarag — Wed, 23 Mar 2005 16:34:00 GMT

I may have to sell my tickets for the Wilkes-Barre show. I will know in the next few days.
Does anyone know where I could sell them, I'd rather not go the E-Bay route. I'm only looking to get back what I paid, not make $, etc.

Of if anyone here is interested, let me know.

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Denver Set

muppets78 — Sat, 19 Mar 2005 00:16:41 GMT

Here's the list of their set in Denver a couple of nights ago, at the Magnus Arena in DU (not a big auditorium, but was perfect for the feel of their concert).

SUNRISE
WANT YOU MORE
HUNGRY LIKE THE WOLF
A VIEW TO A KILL
NICE
WHAT HAPPENS TOMORROW
COME UNDONE --- this is where they broke into the "chill" songs
ASTRONAUT
THE CHAUFFEUR --- Simon looked mighty yummy in his chauffeur's cap and black sequined shirt moving in a slinky fashion
ORDINARY WORLD
SAVE A PRAYER
BEDROOM TOYS --- picked up the beat again
NOTORIOUS
PLANET EARTH
REFLEX --- crowd went nuts
CARELESS MEMORIES --- loved the Japanimation on the big screens
WILD BOYS

GIRLS ON FILM --- he stopped halfway through and introduced the band, climbed into the audience and had a fan introduce him, very endearing.... he really tore this song apart, I loved it!
RIO

I wished they would've done White Lines, but they didn't. Not sure Rio was the right song to end it on, but now that I know what the song is about (supposedly it's about their journey to America) it makes more sense to end on that one.

I had such a great time!!!! We had fantastic seats (4th row, off to the side... right next to the left stage). Sang like no other and danced even harder. Such great energy. Andy didn't make it, his father got sick so he had to catch a flight out and was replaced w/ another young English kid, Dominique, who did a great job. John was a bit slow the whole night and not very enthusiastic. But Simon made up for it.... he looked better than ever (noticed he lost some weight, especially when he flashed his belly twice), and hit EVERY note.

All in all a very memorable performance.

posted in Duran Duran - 7 replies

Something You Should Know: the DD documentary

marion — Thu, 10 Mar 2005 21:27:52 GMT

www.fansonfilm.comto register and support this film.

Thanks for your support.

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PINWORMS CONCERT REVIEW, DD IN LA

pinworm — Sat, 05 Mar 2005 21:09:24 GMT

Okay, I have always been a Duranie. Yep. I can say it without shame. I am what you call a "Hardcore Duranie"..this doesn't mean I hang out near the stage door or name puppies after the band or scream or dress like them. It just means that after the pinacle of their popularity in 1986, I have continued to buy their albums and attend their shows in the ensuing 20 years. I know the obscure songs. I know the songs that were not the hits. Shit, 1990's "Liberty" album is one of my favs. And 2002's "Pop Trash"

I couldn't give a flying fuck about their image...their videos...their playboy lifestyle. I liked the music, pure and simple. It started out as an interesting blend of rock and disco which NOBODY was doing in 1978. Screaming guitars backed by newfangled sequencers..groundbreaking. That's the core of Durans success..they never settled for a single sound like other long term bands such as "The Cure" or "Depeche Mode". Each project was a new venture for THEM. Besides, Roger kicks ass as a drummer.

On Feb 26, I went to see them play at Staples Center in Los Angeles
on their "Astronaut" World Tour, although some are calling it the "Reunion Tour" because they have gotten together in their original line up, dumping the very talented Warren Cuccorullo and bringing back Roger and Andy and the recently quit and returned John.

A Duran show has very distinct audience types. You have those on a Nostalgia Trip who only remember the 80's hits, those fanatics who follow them around on tour, and, when Duran has a strong single out as they do now and did in 93 with "Ordinary World", the teeny boppers show up. I cannot tell you how often I have been at a Duran show and heard "I don't know this one" followed by the sound of people sitting back down again. This was clearly the case at this show. For the most part, Duran Duran cannot escape their own success to become more than a novelty. But I admire them for trying.

For a few years there, they were pissy about it. I remember seeing them in 93 in Toronto when they had serious chart succes with their "Duranduran" album from the power of "Ordinary World", "Come Undone" and "Too Much Information" following 3 good-but-commercially-sunk albums over 7 years. Simon Le Bon, obviously DRUNK, screamed at us: "Where were you 4 years ago????". What an asshole. Since then, they seem to have come to terms with it and the fact that SOME albums get them to fill Wembly Arena 5 nights in a row, and SOME albums get them to maybe fill a smaller venue like "the House of Blues" or the "Warehouse". They have come full circle, realizing the power of nostalgia and reuniting in their pinacle lineup.

So..the show....Well, the place was full..perhaps 30,000 people. There was a shitty opening band that sounded like a cross between Bauhaus and Green Day, but less cool. The singer thought he was Peter Murphy.

Duran Duran, true to the spirit of showiness, made a dark and foreboding entrance by walking to the end of the stage in dark suits like something out of a Kraftwerk fashion show. The opened with "Reach Up for the Sunrise" the current single and in my opinon, total shit on an otherwise good record..designed to be a single and you can tell. The audience was loud for this, but it was the opening number and we were exited.

They didn't wait long to satiate the thrist for nostalgia by going right into the bubbly sequencer intro to "Hungry Like The Wolf"..a very sexual song with distinct musical phrases that increase tension and provide sudden realease..no wonder it was huge in 82. From this right into "Planet Earth".

The show slowed a bit and became ballad-heavy when it went into a string of slower tunes..a few of which became "time to go get a beer" interludes. A slow song from the new album which I forget ,

"Come Undone"..a ballad...
"Ordinary World"...a ballad, and Simon hit a bad note...might be time to put the high octive songs on the shelf.
"What Happens Tomorrow"...a NEW ballad..good one, but god, lets get some TEMPO in here!
"Save a Prayer"..the sequence clip seemed to be cut a half a beat short..drove me nuts.
"Tiger Tiger"..this was an insturmental number from "Seven and the Ragged Tiger"..I wondered why they did it. Apparently it was for a costume change so Simon could put on a chaffeurs uniform for what came next: "The Chauffer"..this vid was banned from MTV back in the day..unlike "Girls On Film" it had no TV friendly version.

After this the gloves were off. It fucking rocked out suddenly with a fast, screaming guitar version of "Careless Memories" followed by a heavy version of "I don't Want Your Love"...an odd choice, althouh it was cool they were going to do post fab-five songs that weren't megahits.

"Union of the Snake", always an up song
"Astronaut"..danceable new one
"Nice" a new one
"Notorious"...my fav. Political, funky, and ALWAYS good live because the audience screams the "No No" parts like sheep They really should have done "Skin Trade" from that album too like they did on the "Pop Trash" tour.
"I want You More!"..a synthed up dance tune. Also new.
"Wild Boys"..I hate the song, but most like it.
"The Reflex"...this is a MUST DO song. It's required at every Duran Duran show and I haven't seen them do a show without it, same with "Girls On Film".

There were 3 encores, starting with "White Lines", the 1995 hit of their Grand Master Flash cover..probably did this for the benefit of the LA audience..we like cocaine and all. It was pretty good and the song has interesting offbeat structures and vocal parts.
This was followed by "Girls On Film"...the famous shutter-click intro making people scream, although it lacked the neat synth part...for those really into Duran minutae, it was the "all night" version. Girls On Film is one of those songs that everyone waits for, and the audience probably demanded an encore just to get to hear it.
They finished it out with "Rio"...a good song, but probably a weak encore.

I was disappointed by the production qualites of the show. There is no reason the hi-hat should be louder than the lead guitar..especially during guitar driven songs like "The Reflex". The drums and bass occasionally covered out everything, including the singer. Nicks synth parts..the important ones..like in "Careless Memories" and "Girls on Film" were too muted.

On the upside, million watt strobe lights hooked up to Rogers drum pads was genius. There were 5 narrow screens behind the band showing various images..no more lighted sculptures like they used to do.

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San Jose Review!

Dina — Thu, 03 Mar 2005 23:58:25 GMT

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG

oops....sorry! I'm still a little WOUND UP from the show last night!

Last night's show was SO AWESOME! wow...the guys looked GREAT, sounded great (except for a few minor sound issues in the beginning but those seemed to be fixed pretty quickly), and I had great seats in which to see them!

I didn't buy any merch, it was so expensive but my friend Who I brought as a Christmas/birthday present bought me that Pop-up book!!! WOW! I did buy a $10 Bootie shirt outside, which actually is pretty nice!

Here is the setlist:

Sunrise
Hungry
Hold Back the Rain
Union of the Snake
Astronaut
Come Undone
I don't Want Your Love
Chains
What happens Tomorrow
Planet Earth
Tiger Tiger
The chauffeur (with Simon looking HOT in his chauffeur hat and wool coat!)
Ordinary World
Save a Prayer
Nice
Notorious
the Reflex
Careless Memories
Wild Boys

**encore**

White Lines
Girls on Film
Rio

I was kinda bummed I didn't hear Nightboat but the Chauffeur made up for it!

ooh I wish I was going to see them again.

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Simon

Wed, 02 Mar 2005 06:49:37 GMT

I had no idea the host of American Idol was a pop musician in the 80's.

I must admit, he's cleaned up his act rather well, I seem to remember him being a bit of a queerbag. A dingy one at that..

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photos from my performance with Simon, Andy and John

marion — Sat, 26 Feb 2005 23:31:52 GMT

http://www.my941.com/jacor-common/globalphotos.html?eventID=28291&pagecontent=

so, those of you who haven't heard the story.....

Marc(my husband) told me about an auction for tickets to attend
San Diego radio station 94.1's Underground Lounge with
Simon LeBon and Andy Taylor of Duran Duran, for which
was a benefit for the Children's Hospital. I won one
pair of 7 to attend the concert. Since we couldn't
take photos, I decided to take my flute.

When the radio station called to give me the details,
the promotions manager told me that the special guest
was John Taylor and that was a great surprise.

After over an hour waiting in the station's lobby, the
guys showed up and sound checked. We were allowed in
and Marc and I sat in the middle of the crowd. They
played 'What Happens Tomorrow' and seemed to be having
a good time. I knew when Simon reached for the
acoustic guitar behind him, that 'Save A Prayer' was
next. Marc raised his hand, but they couldn't see him
because of the stage lights. I made him put his hand
down. I carefully put my flute together and quietly
tuned during the first part of the song. When they
got to the chorus, I started playing Nick's synth
line. The look on their faces was priceless! They
could not find the source of the song until the
station's camera guy took a photo of me. (shot 11)
Simon then waved me up on stage and I played out the
rest of the tune with them. After it was over, John
asked 'Who the hell are you?!?' and Simon said 'We
have our own James Galway in the studio, although a
heck of alot better looking.' I got to say a few
words and then they went to the next tune.

We taped the performance off the radio, and although
you can't hear my flute on the recording, they didn't
take the comments out of the airing. I hope to edit
that soon and make an MP3 out of it.

It was totally cool!!!

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Duran Duran San Diego reviews

sugarhigh — Sat, 26 Feb 2005 08:35:34 GMT

I'll keep mine short and sweet.
So good. On so many levels.
Tiger Tiger was the shit, as were Nice, The Chauffer, Chains, Girls on Film (w/ Groove is in the Heart), I don't want your love, Hold Back the Rain, Is there Something I should Know?, Careless Memories (w/ the cool Anime)........
Danced my ass off the whole show.

And I hope all the drunk assholes booing the opening act got DUIs on the way home.
You suck.

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I get to meet Simon, Andy and John tomorrow!

marion — Thu, 24 Feb 2005 22:40:13 GMT

A local radio station 94.1 had an auction for tickets to see S,A and J in their underground lounge tomorrow before their show here in San Diego tomorrow. We can't take cameras, but I'm taking my flute in hopes they'll let me play 'Save a Prayer' with them.

I'm so excited- my husband laughs at me. (not quite as exciting as our wedding!)

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Dallas show review

Wed, 23 Feb 2005 20:40:37 GMT

Hi Fellow D2 tribers,

Thought I'd share my take on the Dallas show...

I'll start off by saying "Welcome Back Fab Five"! It's great to have you back! It was quite exciting to see the original lineup after 20+ years. They still look fabulous in person. They started the show off with "Sunrise", and then launched into an oldie, but a goodie, "Hungry Like The Wolf". From then on it was a mix of new and old songs. They seemed to be having fun. The audience was having fun. They sounded pretty good for the most part. However, there were a few sound glitches that they were trying to work out. Simon seemed a little less energetic than I've seen him. Perhaps he was feeling under the weather because he kept going to Roger's drum platform to drink out of one cup, and spit into another. He still did get off a few kicks and leaps from the drum platform. Honestly, I thought he was either going to hurt himself or split his trousers! Hehe! There was a part during "Careless Memories" where Simon didn't sing a few of the words, so I have no idea what that was about. Nick looked great playing his keyboards, and pouting. Roger was keeping the beat. John was gettin' funky with his bass. The person who stood out for me, was Andy. He was playing his heart out. That was great! My only disappointment was actually the pacing of the set list. They played "Tiger, Tiger", "The Chauffeur", "Ordinary World", and "Save a Prayer" all back to back, which for me was kinda weird pacing. I would've been really thrilled if they had done the set list from the Houston show which included Nightboat. Ah, se la vie! Oh, their live version encore of "White Lines" kicked ass!

I did buy the Pop-up book/program. It's pretty cool, and in my opinion the most unique item that they're selling at the concessions booth. It's $45, and yeah a little pricey, but I like it. I guess I'll have to get a bigger shrine. Hehe! It was really great to see them live! All in all, I had a great time at the show.

I'm sure our fearless moderator Stephanie will post a review of her own as I know she went to the Dallas show as well. Here's the set list from Dallas:

Set List - Dallas
SUNRISE
HUNGRY LIKE THE WOLF
HOLD BACK THE RAIN
ASTRONAUT
UNION OF THE SNAKE
COME UNDONE
I DON’T WANT YOUR LOVE
CHAINS
WHAT HAPPENS TOMORROW
PLANET EARTH
TIGER TIGER
CHAUFFEUR
ORDINARY WORLD
SAVE A PRAYER
NICE
NOTORIOUS
REFLEX
CARELESS MEMORIES
WILD BOYS

WHITE LINES
GIRLS ON FILM
RIO

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Fave Duran B-side?

briansworld — Thu, 09 Dec 2004 05:54:48 GMT

What's everyone's favorite Duran Duran B-Side/Non-Album Track? ("To The Shore" doesn't count)

I kinda have two...

Secret Oktober

Late Bar

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opening band?

marion — Thu, 17 Feb 2005 21:29:20 GMT

So who is the opening band been on this tour? I'm seeing them on Feb 25 here in San Diego and was wondering about when I'd go.....:)

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duran candles

Eileen — Tue, 15 Feb 2005 01:22:32 GMT

Whoever posted the duran candles - I love them!

Seriously, your friend did a great job.

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Review of Ft. Lauderdale Show

crookshanks — Sat, 12 Feb 2005 14:20:22 GMT

The show was absolutely fantastic. I am still so psyched about it the next morning. They played a great song list. For the precise list, see the topic on the Ft. Laud pre-show list b/c that is exactly the songs they played in the exact order.

The show was close to 2.5 hours - they sounded great, Simon Le Bon looked great and he was also very funny when speaking. I don't know if this was planned, but when they started play astronaut, about two lines in, Simon started shouting "Stop stop" and it took a moment for the band to figure out what was going on and stop and than Simon said, "this is only one of two songs I play guitar for during the whole show and I am not plugged in properly." Turns out he was plugged in the wrong whole, so then he responded. "Where have I heard that before" and "This explains why I am the singer." It was very cute, be it staged or improv. Then they started the song over. I would be interested in knowing if that happens again in the next shows - e.g. accident or staged.

All in all, amazing experience and I envy those of you who still have it to look forward to. I would go again in a heartbeat!

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Set list from the Fort Lauderdale show

Fri, 11 Feb 2005 07:55:44 GMT

From the D2 official website. The Puerto Rico set list was slightly different...Looking forward to seeing them!

Set List - Ft Lauderdale Rehearsal Show
SUNRISE
HOLD BACK THE RAIN
WANT YOU MORE
HUNGRY LIKE THE WOLF
I DON’T WANT YOUR LOVE
COME UNDONE
UNION OF THE SNAKE
CHAINS
WHAT HAPPENS TOMORROW
REFLEX
ASTRONAUT
TIGER TIGER
NIGHTBOAT
ORDINARY WORLD
SAVE A PRAYER
BEDROOM TOYS
NOTORIOUS
PLANET EARTH
NICE
CARELESS MEMORIES
WILD BOYS

WHITE LINES
GIRLS ON FILM
RIO

www.duranduran.com

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New Disc - Fave Tune

crookshanks — Tue, 08 Feb 2005 20:17:31 GMT

So I assume everyone here has the new CD and has listened to it enough by now to have a favorite tune. Mine is "Nice." I just love that tune. What is your favorite??

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Added a picture to the D2 album...

Thu, 20 Jan 2005 18:53:52 GMT

Hope nobody minds...

My good friend Kitten made these "One of Kind" D2 candles for me for Christmas. Totally blew my mind! They SO rock! :)

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2004 tour venues

Eileen — Tue, 25 Jan 2005 23:17:17 GMT

that is not a typo. Does anyone remember where duran duran played in Europe in 04? Aside from Wembley, I'm drawing a blank.

Extra thanks if you know the order they played them in.

this is not a quiz - just need some information for my own inquiring mind.

thanks all!!
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DD on TV

briansworld — Thu, 20 Jan 2005 15:15:14 GMT

Duran Duran will make a return appearance on both Good Morning America (Tuesday, February 1) and Live! With Regis and Kelly (Wednesday, February 2) in support of their new single WHAT HAPPENS TOMORROW.

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Roger injured! Japan tour postponed

marion — Wed, 19 Jan 2005 20:11:25 GMT

Following last Thursday night’s UK Duran Duran concert, the band today
announced, with much regret, that they have been instructed to postpone
their upcoming Japanese tour to allow drummer Roger Taylor to recover
from a foot injury that he sustained in December 2004.

Taylor had broken the fifth Metatarsal bone in his right ‘bass drum’
foot late last year, when he was in the United States and had been
ordered to rest for several weeks. Following doctor’s orders, the drummer’s
first show after the accident was on Thursday evening (January 13th) at
London’s Hammersmith Palais (this was an intimate show that was being
taped for broadcast on UK radio later this month). The following day,
Taylor’s foot was severely swollen and painful and after a medical
examination today, Roger was told that unless he rested the foot for an
additional period of time he could risk serious long-term damage.

The band were slated to kick off their ‘Astronaut World Tour’ on
January 22nd at the NK Hall in Tokyo. Two additional Tokyo Budokan arena
dates, and three regional shows would have followed, ending on January
29th in Fukuoka. The tour would have marked the second time that the five
original members of Duran Duran had played in Japan since reforming to
make a new album (‘Astronaut’) earlier last year.

The specialist is confident that if Roger does not perform or undertake
any prolonged physical exercise for the next few weeks, he will be able
to resume playing in time for the 45 stop US tour, scheduled to start
mid-February.

Speaking today from London, Roger said “We are all really upset about
this and more than anything, hate to disappoint everyone that had bought
tickets to see us play. I know that fans were traveling from all over
the world to be at the opening of the tour in Japan – and I can only
apologize that this injury has caused us to postpone the dates until the
summer.’

Refunds for all tickets bought will be available with immediate affect
from the place of purchase. Duran Duran hope to return to Japanese
shores some time later this year and are working to reschedule as soon as
possible. More details to be announced shortly.

Refunds will be issued to all Fans that purchased VIP Packages for the
Japan tour and they will be given priority when the tour is
rescheduled.

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san fran duran fan!@~

alienfreaksho — Sat, 25 Dec 2004 20:17:17 GMT

oh help me fellow duranies...ive never been to a duran concert since i was only 11 when they were rocking it the first time..so i wasnt allowed to go..now i am yet i missed the announce since i was away visiting family...if anyone can help with tickets it would be amazing!!!

arg...i know ebay has some ticcs but i really cant afford 300$ and such...so if anyone out there has any info or ideas it will be most appreciated!!!

thanks and big peace shO:)!~ flex flex

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Upcoming TV Appearances

briansworld — Tue, 21 Dec 2004 13:55:12 GMT

I don't know about anyone else, but I keep missing Duran Duran on various TV shows.

So, here is a list I've compiled from a few different locations so that hopefully we'll all be reminded to catch them. Hope this helps.

VH1 (US): "Duran Duran: The Set"
Tue 12/21 11p
Sat 12/25 2a
Mon 12/27 1a

VH1 CLASSIC (US): "Duran Duran: The Set"
Thursday 12/30 9a
Thursday 12/30 9p

Duran Duran's "Girls on Film" on Fresh Faces USA
Fresh Faces is a US TV reality show which follows a competition to become the next Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Model. It starts with 12 girls and through a series of tests and competitions they will be eliminated until one is left standing. A live version of Duran Duran's "Girls on Film" (taped at Wembley in 2004) will be theme song for the show and other Duran Duran songs will appear through out future episodes.
The series premieres on Wednesday, January 5th at 8:00pm on NBC and will run in that time slot for 6 weeks.

Joan of Arcadia promos in January you will hear "What Happens Tomorrow" and all promos will feature a chyron displaying Duran Duran "What Happens Tomorrow"/Astronaut Epic Records.

Duran Duran music in The Amazing Race Promos in March.

Promos for MSNBC's new Entertainment Hot List show will feature "What Happens Tomorrow."

In the first episode of the new season of Showtime's Queer as Folk you can hear the Peter Presta remix of "(Reach up for the) Sunrise" as the end credits roll.

"What Happens Tomorrow" will be on the Jane Magazine CD and there will be significant promotions ties into their website.

Article/Interview with John Taylor in the new issue of BASS PLAYER Magaine. The new issue should be out in about a week or so. Dave Holland is on the cover.

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VH1 performance

TheBORG — Wed, 08 Dec 2004 22:06:19 GMT

Taped December 5th
'Baileys: The Set,'
The show will air Dec. 14 on VH1

http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story2&u=/041208/482/nyet35712082154&e=2&ncid=707
In the pick, it doesn't look like Andy is playing...

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What Happens Tomorrow video

marion — Wed, 15 Dec 2004 02:37:30 GMT

This is really sweet!
What Happens Tomorrow Video Links!

RealVideo (all speeds):
http://www.duranduranonline.com/video/DuranDuran_WhatHappensVidFull.ram

Windows Media (lo):
http://www.duranduranonline.com/video/DuranDuran_WhatHappensVidFull_56.asx

Windows Media (med):
http://www.duranduranonline.com/video/DuranDuran_WhatHappensVidFull_100.asx

Windows Media (hi):
http://www.duranduranonline.com/video/DuranDuran_WhatHappensVidFull_300.asx

Windows Media (superhi):
http://www.duranduranonline.com/video/DuranDuran_WhatHappensVidFull_450.asx

QuickTime (all speeds):
http://www.duranduranonline.com/video/DuranDuran_WhatHappensVidFull_ref.mov

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cool D2 site

marion — Tue, 14 Dec 2004 03:28:33 GMT

this has news and talk show clips if you missed them!

http://www.lizardkingduran.com/

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DD FC presale

marion — Thu, 09 Dec 2004 20:10:15 GMT

Hi all. I bought tickets for the San Diego date and I will say that I am disappointed. I don't know how many seats they had saved for Tier 1, but even right after the sale started, there were only single seats left in that part. The interface was also problematic- it took me the 5 minutes to delete Tier 1 and get my Tier 2 tickets.

I thought that's what the $35 membership fee was for!!!

It's good to have tickets, though!

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DD at the Pond in Anaheim

Wed, 08 Dec 2004 18:02:45 GMT

Hi all,

Anyone else on this tribe go to the Star 98 Not So Silent Night Concert in Anaheim on Monday night? DD came on last but they were fantastic and worth the wait. As a previous thread mentioned, Andy was not there but I think they still rocked.

The other performers were Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Alannis Morisset, and John Mayer. They played good sets also but the sound was kinda screwed up in the first half which seemed to be fixed by the time DD came on.

Here are some pics from the Star 98 website: http://www.star987.com/jacor-common/globalphotos.html?eventID=27675&pagecontent=nssn

They played "Reach Up for the Sunrise" "Bedroom Toys" "What Happens Tomorrow" from Astronaut and the classics, including "Rio" "The Reflex" "Notorious" and "Hungry Like the Wolf." "Girls on Film" was the encore.

Sigh. DD will always be my favorite band.

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2005 Tour Dates Announced

briansworld — Sun, 05 Dec 2004 15:00:16 GMT

Duran Duran 2005 Tour Dates:

Feb 8 Puerto Rico Coliseo De Puerto Rico
Feb 11 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Office Depot Center
Feb 12 Tampa, FL St. Pete Times Forum
Feb 13 Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville VM Arena
Feb 16 Hidalgo, TX Dodge Arena
Feb 17 Austin, TX PAC
Feb 19 Dallas, TX Nokia @ Grand Prairie
Feb 20 Houston, TX Toyota Center
Feb 22 Mexico City, Mexico National Auditorium
Feb 23 Monterey Mexico Arena Monterey
Feb 25 San Diego, CA San Diego Sports Arena
Feb 26 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center
March 2 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion
March 4 Vancouver, BC GM Place
March 5 Spokane, WA Spokane Opera House
March 7 Calgary, AB Saddledome
March 8 Kelowna, BC Prospera Place
March 9 Seattle, WA Everett Center
March 10 Portland, OR Rose Garden
March 12 Salt Lake City, UT Delta Center
March 13 Las Vegas, NV Hard Rock
March 16 Denver, CO Magness Arena
March 18 Chicago, IL Allstate
March 20 Louisville, KY The Palace Theater
March 22 St. Paul, MN Excel Center
March 23 Moline, IL Mark of the Quad
March 24 Detroit, MI The Palace
March 26 Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati Music Hall
March 28 Columbus, OH Veterans Memorial Aud.
March 29 Cleveland, OH CSU Convocational Center
March 30 Verona, NY Turning Stone Event Center
April 1 Boston, MA Agganis Arena
April 2 Philadelphia, PA The Spectrum
April 3 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Casino
April 5 Toronto, ON ACC
April 6 Montreal, QC Bell Centre
April 8 Fairfax,VA (D.C.) Patriot Center
April 9 Wilkes-Barre, PA Wachovia Arena
April 10 Atlantic City, NJ Borgata Casino
April 13 New York, NY Madison Square Garden

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Looking for help with the pre-sale!

Johanna — Tue, 07 Dec 2004 17:34:06 GMT

I'm looking for help with the pre-sale.

You see, thanks to a hiccup in my banking (checks didn't post in the optimal order) I didn't have the $35 to join the fan club in time to participate in the pre-sale, but I *do* have the money *today* to be buying tix, *sigh*

I'm looking for someone, ANYONE, in the fan club who is willing to pick me up one ticket for the March 2nd San Jose show. I'll paypal you half the cost when you make the purchase, and the rest (including shipping) when the ticket arrives in my hot little hands (sorry not to offer the entire amount up-front, but I've been burned by scam-artists).

Could anyone help me? Pretty please? Drop me a line at my tribe addy if you can give me a hand.

Thanks!

- Johanna

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New Live CD/DVD Announced!

briansworld — Sun, 05 Dec 2004 15:01:49 GMT

To celebrate their tremendous success in the live arena, in spring '05, a live DVD/CD package will be released that was shot at the band's final London Wembley Arena concert in May 2004. The show - which broke the house record for attendance - was one of 17 sold out arena shows in the UK. Accompanied by a live CD from the same show, the DVD will include Duran Duran's classic hits plus material from Astronaut, interviews and behind-the-scenes footage. The DVD/CD was produced by Coming Home Studios and will be distributed in the U.S. through Rounder/Zoe.

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Like the new album, but...

briansworld — Sat, 13 Nov 2004 08:06:35 GMT

I have weird mixed feelings about the new album. Ever since I got it something about it has been bugging me. I have always remained a fan, but my favorite stuff was always Notorious and earlier. Obviously a lot changed after Roger and Andy left. But things (for me at least) really started to go kinda downhill after NOTORIOUS.
BIG THING had some great tracks, but there are a few others that I just have a hard time listening to.
LIBERTY I've always had issues with. I think overall it's a pretty mediocre album.
WEDDING ALBUM I always liked for the most part. But this is where I think the sound of the band really started to change a lot.
MEDAZZALAND was a real dissapointment with the exception of a few songs.
POP TRASH is well... Bands shouldn't use the word "Trash" in their album titles. I think it jinxes them. (ie: Thompson Twins - BIG TRASH) Yuck!

The first bit of the new album I ever heard was the small loop of "Nice" the band put on the front page of their website a few years back. When I heard that snippet I was absolutely floored. I would re-load the web page over and over again listening and thinking "If the rest of the album sounds like this I am gonna be in heaven." Then the release date started bouncing around and the band kept going in for more recording sessions. That's when I started to worry. (Actually, my first worry was that they had lost touch with reality when they hired Nile Rogers to produce the new record. But that's a story for a whole other story/thread.) I feel like something happened or that some song ideas were left over from previous writing before the original 5 got back together.
Some of the songs sound so like old Duran. But a lot of this new album reminds me of stuff from TWA and later. I've spent the last two days listening to a mix of Duran through the years on my iPod. It was bugging me that something was missing from most of the new songs. At first I thought it was Simon's vocals. His singing style changed a little I think. I don't think it's bad now- just different. But finally this afternoon it hit me... It's John's bass lines. John writes bass lines like no one else I can think of. Other than Simon's voice, John's bass lines are the easiest method to identify a Duran song if you didn't already know who it was. Roger was always my favorite member and I think he's a great drummer, but I don't think anyone can listen to a song and say "That's Roger playing drums!" Or "That sounds like a Nick Rhodes synth line".

Is any of this making sense? Is anyone with me? Have I pissed everyone off by dissing POP TRASH?
Please don't get upset. More than any other band that I know- Duran fans take the most offense at people making comments about the band or their music if it strays at all from "It's so amazing!". I haven't seen it on Tribe yet, but I've seen it plenty of other places. So just relax. I'm interested in hearing what others think. Prove my ideas wrong.

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Vegas

TheBORG — Sat, 27 Nov 2004 21:29:16 GMT

From duranduran.com

Duran Duran will appear on an episode of the NBC Television show LAS VEGAS. They will tape their appearance in December, air date TBA.

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Andy Out Until Next Year

briansworld — Sat, 27 Nov 2004 13:31:45 GMT

From DD.com:

Andy Taylor Update

Following a week spent at home in bed early last month suffering from exhaustion, guitarist Andy Taylor has been taken ill again and won't be able to resume work with Duran Duran until the New Year, when the band plan to embark on a 2005 world tour, that will kick off in Japan in late January.

Whilst Andy's condition remains without a specific diagnosis, doctors have said that he will make a complete recovery as long as he rests for the next few weeks.

Fellow band members, Nick, Simon, John and Roger, will continue with all planned live dates and promotional activities with a stand-in guitarist until Andy returns.

-------------------------

I wonder who the stand-in will be?

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Favorite Duran video...?

Wed, 28 Jul 2004 06:15:16 GMT

Hi All,

God, I hope this hasn't been a past topic. I looked through the old post, and didn't see one...So...

We talk a lot about the music. D2 were some of the early pioneers of music videos when MTV came about...

So, what's your fave D2 video? Mine is Rio.

Fire away! :)

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Favorite Astronaut song?

marion — Sat, 16 Oct 2004 22:54:07 GMT

Mine is Bedroom Toys, so far. It's the most unique, it has a really funky flow and it's got a great sense of humour in the lyrics.

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Nick's keyboards

briansworld — Tue, 09 Nov 2004 05:33:52 GMT

Anyone ever seen a list of the keybaords Nick has used over the years? I only know a few.

Fairlight CMI series III
Sequential Circuits Prophet 5
Ensoniq TS10
Ensoniq VFX
Roland SH-2
Roland Jupiter-4
Roland Jupiter-6
Roland Jupiter-8
Roland S-50
Roland Juno-60
Roland D-50
Kurzweil K2000
Yamaha CS-40m

Current stuff I've noticed--
Roland Jupiter 8
Roland V-Synth
Kurzweil (looks like a large K series)
Korg microKORG
Alesis A6 Andromeda

He has a Fairlight in the "Reach Up For The Sunrise" video, but I don't imagine he still uses it much.

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new DVD

Dina — Tue, 26 Oct 2004 19:12:16 GMT

so I finally got to watch the DVD the other night, and I LOVE IT! I just have to say, I LOVE NICK! he is so fierce! First when he shows up at Wembley with his Vogue shopping bag, then when he complains about not having decent wine glasses backstage, and finally when he talks about how this was the first time EVER he's worn blue jeans on stage! he's SO class!!!

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Who Influenced Duran Duran

thequake_kqak_fm99 — Mon, 06 Sep 2004 15:03:14 GMT

Who do you thing were the biggist influences on Duran Duran early in thier career?

I would say Japan (the greatest 80s New Romantic band ever!)

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Happy Birthday......

Dina — Wed, 27 Oct 2004 07:29:15 GMT

to Simon.....and ME!! :)

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Great things come in small packages...

Tue, 26 Oct 2004 17:23:19 GMT

I got home from a trip to find I had a CD from D2music.com waiting for me. I thought to myself, "Why am I getting another CD??" I already got the Limited Edition through D2music.com.

Turns out it's a signed copy of Astronaut!!! Holy crap!!! Whoooppeee!!! Apparantly I was one of 200 randomly picked contestants for the pre-order CD sale!!!

Viva is doing the serious happy dance!!! :)))))

What a nice surprise! Yahoo...!!!

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more to Tivo today Thursday!

marion — Thu, 21 Oct 2004 19:59:11 GMT

Tune in to The Ellen Show today for a performance by Duran Duran as well as Last Call with Carson Daly tonight!

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D2 on Leno tonight!

marion — Tue, 19 Oct 2004 19:34:02 GMT

Tune in to The Tonight Show with Jay Leno for a performance by Duran Duran tonight, 11:35PM EST, NBC Stations!

set your Tivos!

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DD article 10/19/04

TheBORG — Wed, 20 Oct 2004 07:46:28 GMT

Found this on Yahoo! News earlier:

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/music_duran_duran

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Astronaut

marion — Wed, 13 Oct 2004 03:29:56 GMT

I got the new one today! I'm about half way through and it sounds like they let everyone be themselves. By that I mean, that they let Andy rock out, John be funky, Roger hold the beat down, Nick provide the spacey stuff and Simon sings his heart out.

I look forward to seeing them in concert!

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Virus

trunkguy — Tue, 19 Oct 2004 15:40:09 GMT

Do any of you havea copy of "Virus"?

I just bought the LE CD/DVD of Astronaut here in the UK and am annoye dthat iTunes USA is giving away a bonus track.

Anyone kind enough to let me have a copy?

Thanks

Keith

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has anyone heard??

Alaina — Wed, 06 Oct 2004 16:53:11 GMT

I live in the DFW, TEXAS area and want to know if anyone has heard if Duran (original) will be back in concert here? Unfortunately last time they came through I could not afford to go (even tried to win tiks from local station). I was hoping they'd come again.

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DD on GMA

marion — Tue, 12 Oct 2004 15:46:55 GMT

I just watched our boys play 'Hungry Like the Wolf' on Good Morning America. The camera really irked me because it kept sweeping all over the crowd and less on the guys. I guess it was really cold in NYC today, too. None of them looked too happy!

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DD in London single signing

TheBORG — Mon, 04 Oct 2004 19:27:58 GMT

http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story2&u=/041004/482/lon81810041829&e=10&ncid=707

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