Thomas Dolby “Time Capsule Tour”

The tour fuses the future and the past with electro-pop present. Thomas Dolby is on the verge of a resurgence. Think steampunk, “Waterworld,” H.G. Wells and Jules Verne.

Dolby recently released his first new album in more than 20 years, “A Map of the Floating City” be sure to take a listen, once you hear "Spice Train" and "Evil Twin Brother" you will be clicking that purchase button.

I caught the show at a small venue in Ridgefield CT, a yuppy town with lots of money. 

Dolby was spot on brilliant, a pure electronic genius, 

fantastic story teller, funny and timeless.

While I think the audience was like a limp noodle, towards the end Dolby said "come on, get on your feet". If this show had been at the FTC in Fairfield, CT (closer to NY and New Haven), it would have been a sold out show, two nights, with people on their feet dancing from the start.

It wouldn't be Dolby without a catchy theme to the tour...and this one wins the prize! 

"The Time Capsule"

“The Time Capsule is a chrome- and brass- plated road trailer that seats three. With handcrafted leather and wood fittings, and complex electrical wiring that could have been designed by Nikola Tesla, it resembles a Jules Verne & HG Wells-inspired time-travel machine. Inside is a high-tech video recording suite that allows a music fan or guest artist to upload a personal video message to the Future.”

Yes, I did crawl into (and crawled back out) of the tiny capsule and left a message to the future, in true DJ Wave stye my message was to remember the best genre of music, the 80's, and especially Thomas Dolby!

Do not miss this show if you are near one of the tour stops in April and May.

Having been a long time fan starting with The Fallout Club, then hitting it big during the 80's with "She Blinded Me With Science" & "Hyperactive" that is where most people only know those two songs. Any real 80's music collector knows "The Flat Earth", "Field Work", "I Love You Goodbye", "Airwaves", "Windpower", "One of Our Submarines" and many more.

The show sparked me to research Dolby's other collaborations and connections, then the lightbulb went off...It's time for another...

Relative Connection: Thomas Dolby!

I will be seeking Dolby's permission, so it may be a few months before it is complete. 

Stay Tuned.

Here are photos from the show. Dolby will be artist of the month in the video area. Enjoy! 

SETLIST
Commercial Breakup, One of Our Submarines, The Flat Earth, Evil Twin Brother,  Love is a Loaded Pistol, My Brain Is Like a Sieve, Road to Reno, The Toad Lickers, I Love You Goodbye, Field Work, Europa and the Pirate Twins, Airhead, Hyperactive, She Blinded Me With Science
ENCORE
Spice Train & Silk Pyjamas 

Happy Valentine's Day!

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New Release from Adventure Set - Centuries To Go

From that band that brought us "Blue Is For Boys" in 1985...after a 20-plus year hiatus, Adventure Set’s Mark Pothier and Ken Scales improbably still figure time is on their side. That’s one of the reasons their new 5-track EP is titled "Centuries to Go". The name acknowledges the relentless march of years, but also makes a statement about longevity and relevance -- Boston-based Adventure Set is back and hurtling forward.

And one of my favorite cover songs!

Big Country Tour and CD Reissue - The Crossing.

With The Crossing an international best seller, it sold over 2 million copies in the UK, spawning 2 Top Ten hits and spending 84 consecutive weeks on the Music Week album chart, Big Country’s tour will coincide with Universal Music’s deluxe re-issue of the album on January 30th, 2012, which is expected to include a wealth of previously unreleased recordings and footage of the band

Today Big Country (with new front man Mike Peters of The Alarm) announced its upcoming 2CD “deluxe edition” reissue of its 1983 debut album The Crossing on Jan. 30 in the U.K. and will be supplemented with seven B-sides and a second disc featuring 17 demos, 10 which are previously unreleased.

Big Country, who formed in November 1981, will kick-off their 30th anniversary celebrations by performing their classic 1983 debut album The Crossing live in its entirety during a thirteen-date tour of the U.K. in February 2012.

Tracklist: Big Country, The Crossing: Deluxe Edition

DISC 1

Original Album: 1. “In A Big Country” 2. “Inwards” 3. “Chance” 4. “1000 Stars” 5. “The Storm” 6. “Harvest Home” 7. “Lost Patrol” 8. “Close Action” 9. “Fields Of Fire” 10. “Porrohman”

B-Sides:

11. “Balcony” (B-side to ‘Harvest Home’) 12. “Flag Of Nation (Swimming)” (B-side to ‘Harvest Home’) 13. “Angle Park” (B-side to ‘Fields Of Fire’)  14. “All Of Us” (B-side to ‘In A Big Country’)  15. “Heart And Soul” (B-side to ‘In A Big Country’)  16. “The Crossing” (B-side to ‘Chance’)  17. “Tracks of My Tears” (Live) (B-side to ‘Chance’)

DISC 2

Demos: 1. “Angle Park” (4 Track Demos 1981) * 2. “Harvest Home” (4 Track Demos 1981) * 3. “We Could Laugh” (4 Track Demos 1981) * 4. “In A Big Country” (Demo) (Rarities IV CD)  5. “The Storm” (Demo) (Rarities IV CD)  6. “Big City” (Demo) (Rarities IV CD)  7. “Fields of Fire” (Riverside BBC TV) * 8. “Lost Patrol” (Demo) (Phonogram Studios) * 9. “Inwards” (Demo) (Phonogram Studios) * 10. “Thousand Stars” (Chris Thomas) * 11. “Close Action” (Chris Thomas) * 12. “Lost Patrol” (Chris Thomas) * 13. “Inwards” (Chris Thomas) * 14. “Fields of Fire” (Demo) (Rarities IV)  15. “Ring Out” (Demo) (Rarities IV)  16. “Thousand Stars” (Demo) (Rarities IV)  17. “Chance” (Demo) (Rarities IV)

*Previously unreleased

Happy Halloween!

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TWO New Shows...

Join DJ Wave LIVE on Monday October the 10th at 9:00 PM-10:30 PM EST

Spinning the best in rare 80's and taking requests.

Retropolis LIVE October 10, 2011 by Retropolis With Dj Wave on Mixcloud

Then join us Monday October the 24th at 9:00 PM-10:30 PM EST with our annual 

Spooktacular 80's Halloween theme.

Be there or be square!

Happy 30th Birthday MTV!

On August 1st 1981 MTV launched at 12:01 AM with The Buggles' "Video Killed the Radio Star" and sparked the moment when 'pictures came and broke your heart.' The first hour featured videos by the Buggles, Pat Benatar, Rod Stewart, The Who, Cliff Richard, The Pretenders, Todd Rundgren, Styx, Split Enz, and .38 Special.

The MTV we loved has changed, some hope it will return to it's glory days. I have been talking with Alan and Martha on Facebook and they mentioned the original VJ's (JJ passed away in 2004) recently got together to celebrate. You can catch all the VJ's now on various radio shows.

Join them on their blog page http://www.80svjs.com/ or 

on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/MTV80sVJs


I was the winner of the very first contest MTV ran, winning a years supply of Kraft Mac & Cheese, tickets to see Talk Talk and Elvis Costello, Sony Walkman, MTV Satin Jacket, Cassettes, MTV Buttons and Bumper Stickers...and a call from Martha Quinn!

You can watch the rest of the videos from day one on YouTube

80's Summer Theme

Grab a cool beverage to sip on while you listen

to some great summer songs.

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Featuring...APB, The B52's, Bananarama,

West End Dance Project and Many More...

OMD ‘History Of Modern’ Tour Heading Back To North America

This Fall OMD will return to N.America in support of their latest critically acclaimed album 'History Of Modern'. “Cause for exaltation” - NPR “Synth pop icons re-emerge with ‘80s allure intact…Andy McCluskey’s ageless croon still conjures ghosts in the synth pop machinery, as vintage Mellotrons weep quasi-operatic tears.”

Sept. 16 - Grand Central, Miami, FL

Sept. 17 - Beacham Theatre , Orlando, FL

Sept. 19 - Ramshead Live, Baltimore, MD

Sept. 20 - Irving Plaza, New York, NY

Sept. 21 - Irving Plaza, New York, NY

Sept. 22 - Theatre of the Living Arts, Philadelphia, PA

Sept. 24 - Vic Theatre, Chicago, IL

Sept. 25 - Turner Hall Ballroom, Milwaukee, WI

Sept. 26 - First Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

Sept. 30 - Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver, BC

Oct. 1 - Wonder Ballroom, Portland, OR

Oct. 2 - The Showbox @ Market, Seattle, WA

Oct. 4 - The Warfield, San Francisco, CA

Oct. 6 - House of Blues, Anaheim, CA

Oct. 7 - Club Nokia, Los Angeles, CA

Oct. 8 - House of Blues, Las Vegas, NV

Oct. 9 - Humphrey’s by the Bay, San Diego, CA

Oct. 11 - House of Blues.Dallas, TX

Oct. 12 - Cain’s Ballroom, Tulsa, OK

Oct. 13 - La Zona Rosa, Austin, TX

Oct. 15 - Corona Capital Festival, Mexico City, MX
http://www.omd.uk.com/