WaCu will be answering questions ranging from his departure from Duran Duran, his reformation of MP, days with Zappa, and even his new online adventure - the erotic Cuccurullo.tv, where being a rockstar online has taken a drastically sexy turnabout.
The Brat is happy to say that she will be attending the chat tonight. Hopefully, there will not be any server problems to deal with, as we seem to weather during any JT chats.
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Friday and Saturday, July 21-22, 2000
House Of Blues (Orlando)
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Doors open at 7:00 PM
Capacity: 2000
On Sale: 5/13/2000
Sunday, July 23, 2000
Pompano Beach Ampitheatre
Pompano Beach, Florida
Capacity: 3000
On Sale: TBA
Tuesday, July 25, 2000
AmSouth Ampitheatre
Antioch, Tennessee
Capacity: 17200
On Sale: 6/10/2000
Thursday, July 27, 2000
Starplex Ampitheatre
Dallas, Texas
Doors open at 6:30 PM
Capacity: 5434
On Sale: 6/24/2000
Saturday, July 29, 2000
Carowinds
Charlotte, North Carolina
Capacity: 14000
On Sale: TBA
Sunday, July 30, 2000
King's Dominion
Doswell, Virginia
Capacity: 8000
On Sale: TBA
Tuesday, August 1, 2000
Chastain Park Ampitheatre
Atlanta, Georgia
Doors open at 7:00 PM
Capacity: 6800
On Sale: 6/18/2000
Wednesday, August 2, 2000
Alltel Pavillion @ Walnut Creek
Raleigh, North Carolina
Doors open at 7:00 PM
Capacity: 19852
On Sale: 5/19/2000
Friday, August 4, 2000
Pier Six Pavillion
Baltimore, Maryland
Capacity: 4645
On Sale: TBA
Saturday, August 5, 2000
Fleet Center
Boston, Massachussetts
Doors open at 6:30 PM
Capacity: 4800
On Sale: 5/13/2000
Sunday, August 6, 2000
Oakdale Theatre
Wallingford, CT
Doors open at 6:30 PM
Capacity: 3869
On Sale: TBA
Tuesday, August 8, 2000
PNC Bank Arts Center
Holmdel, New Jersey
Doors open at 7:00 PM
Capacity: 16576
On Sale: 4/29/2000
Wednesday, August 9, 2000
Jones Beach Ampitheatre
Jones Beach
Wantaugh, New York
Doors open at 7:00 PM
Capacity: 9790
On Sale: 5/6/2000
Friday, August 11, 2000
River Place/Musikfest
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Capacity: 7500
On Sale: 5/13/2000
Sunday, August 13, 2000
I. C. Lights Ampitheatre
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Doors open at 6:30 PM
Capacity: 5000
On Sale: TBA
Tuesday, August 15, 2000
Blossom Music Center (TENT.)
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Doors open at 6:30 PM
Capacity: 10495
On Sale: TBA
Thursday, August 17, 2000
Pine Knob Music Theatre
Clarkston, Michigan
Doors open at 6:30 PM
Capacity: 15202
On Sale: 5/5/2000
Friday, August 18, 2000
New World Music Center
Tinley Park, Illinois
Doors open at 7:00 PM
Capacity: 28179
On Sale: TBA
Saturday, August 19, 2000
King's Island
Cincinatti, Ohio
Capacity: 10000
On Sale: TBA
Sunday, August 20, 2000
Polaris Ampitheatre
Columbus, Ohio
Capacity: 20000
On Sale: TBA
Thursday, August 24, 2000
Coors Ampitheatre
Chula Vista, California
Capacity: 8918
On Sale: TBA
Friday, August 25 through Saturday, August 26, 2000
House Of Blues
Mandalay Bay Resort
Las Vegas, Nevada
Doors open at 7:00 PM
Capacity: 2050
On Sale: TBA
Monday, August 28, 2000
House Of Blues
Los Angeles, California
Capacity: 1000
On Sale: 6/24/2000
Sunday, September 3, 2000
Great America (TENT.)
Santa Clara, California
Capacity: 10000
On Sale: TBA
HOB REMINDER:
The House Of Blues Webcast of the August 7, 1999 Chicago show is playing this THURSDAY, March 16 starting at 8:00 PM CST, running through Friday, March 17, with the last show airing at approximately 6:00 PM CST. To get to the HOB Webcast area, just click on the banner that I have listed on the front (home)page, or go to http://www.hob.com. The broadcast is a 24-hour pay per view ticket, but is free for low band streams (28k and 56k). Do NOT forget to see this event!!!!!
New Compilation CD:
EMI is planning on releasing yet another compilation CD on April 10. Song tracks included are:
Girls On Film
Planet Earth
Anyone Out There
Sound Of Thunder
Is There Something I Should Know?
Like An Angel
Hold Back The Rain
My Own Way
Rio
New Religion
The Chauffeur
Lonely In Your Nightmare
Last Chance On The Stairway
White Lines
Come Up and See Me (Make Me Smile)
Fame
Pop Trash Single:
On May 2, the first single from Pop Trash will be released. "Someone Else Not Me," will be the first single from this highly anticipated album. The album is still set to be released world-wide on June 6, 2000.
Jingle Ball CD:
The band will be featured on the Jingle Ball '99 CD, which includes the three tracks: "Girls On Film," "Come Undone," and "Hungry Like The Wolf." The show was taped in San Diego. If you want to get on a priority list for this CD you can visit http://www.histar.com/events/jingle_ball/cd_tracks.shtml
Duran Duran "Book":
I happen to be one of the writers in the making of a Duranie Journal that is currently crossing the southern half of the US at this time. This is a book that is being sent to various Duran Duran fans across the country, where we will log in our thoughts on the band. The person who came up with the idea is always happy to involve others who are interested in putting their own words to paper. If you would like to get involved with this fun project, you can email either myself directly for the information, or contact SaveSeriousJT@aol.com for more information!
Well, that's it for this news installment! Have a great week folks!
HOB WEBCAST:
House Of Blues is replaying the 24-hour cybercast ticket of Duran Duran's performance on Thursday, March 16, 2000, starting at 8:00 PM CST. Duran Duran will also be on Hard Rock Live on VH1 airing February 26, 2000.
Duran Duran is also featured on a DVD release by Sony Music. MTV Unplugged: Ballads will be released in February, 2000. Some of the tracks listed are as follows:
"I'm Ready" by Brian Adams
"Still Crazy After All These Years" by Paul Simon
"Let Her Cry" by Hootie And The Blowfish
"Ordinary World" by Duran Duran
"Please Don't Go" by Boyz II Men
"It Had To Be You" by Tony Bennett
"Strong Enough" by Sheryl Crow
"Somebody's Crying" by Chris Isaak
"Old Love" by Eric Clapton
Roger Taylor in the Movies... well sort of...
A new, independent film about Roger Taylor will be viewed at the Slamdance Film Festival in Park City Utah this week (January 23 and 25).
The film, Searching For Roger Taylor chronicles the director's search for his childhood rock idol, Roger Taylor (former drummer for Duran Duran). In his quest, the director seeks not just to understand the diappearance of the man, but also an entire decade of artistry.
The film features interviews with Lol Creme, Tony Hadley, Stewart Copeland, Jerry Casale, and other 80's celebrities.
John Taylor Gets Credit
First of all, John Taylor was mentioned in Bass Player Magazine as one of the best bassists in the 1980's. As if we didn't already know that!
Secondly, Sugartown is set for release in the stores on March 21, 2000. Keep your eyes open at the video stores for this one!
January 23, 2000:
Duran Duran's Pop Trash CD Track Listing
We've been informed of the track listing for the new CD, tentavely titled, Pop Trash. The tracks are as follows:
1. Someone Else Not Me
2. Lava Lamp
3. Playing With Uranium
4. Hallucinating Elvis
5. Starting To Remember
6. Pop Trash Movie
7. Fragment (interlude)
8. Mars Meets Venus
9. Lady Xanax
10. The Sun Doesn't Shine Forever
11. Kiss Goodbye (interlude)
12. Last Day On Earth
January 13, 2000:
IMMEDIATE RELEASE!!!
According to the hotline, Duran Duran's highly anticipated new CD, Pop Trash, will be released in May of 2000. Promotions for the new CD will start sometime in March.
According to an unnamed source who has listened to the new CD, this new album is going to be up there with the "Wedding Album" as far as success goes. The one track, "Someone Else Not Me" is anticipated to bring the band back into the Top 40, as did "Ordinary World" back in 1993.
Fans are impatiently awaiting the release of this new CD ever since hearing some sneak peaks into the tracks during the popular 1999 Summer Tour, which spanned several cities across the US.
All I can say is this, "Hallucinating Elvis" better be on that CD. I completely dug it during the Dallas show on August 22nd.
January 1, 2000:
Happy New Year to EVERYBODY out there from DITF! Hope yours is a safe and wonderful holiday!
Wednesday, December 8, 1999:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WARREN CUCCURULLO!!!!
Yes, today is Warren's birthday. We would like to extend our best wishes to the guitar god that he is on this special day! Happy Birthday Warren!
Also: John Taylor's new CD is available for purchase through his own website right now! You can order by going to his homepage at www.trusttheprocess.com! This is a MUST GET! Trust me on this. Trust the Process!
Tuesday, December 7, 1999:
SIMON LEBON CHATS LIVE ON MUSIC 365
This afternoon, Simon LeBon took some time out from his busy schedule to chat live with his fans at the Music365 chat site. It was a fun, but quick chat where he answered several questions given to the chat moderator. He spoke about the excitement of playing at Earl's Court in England tomorrow night, as well as admitting to be a fan of the cartoon "South Park" (a show that I'm completely a fan of, btw...).
Simon seemed a bit tired, and answered the question about the original five members of Duran Duran possibly re-grouping by saying, "Never........say never."
He has recently worked with Andy Taylor, former guitarist for the band, on some music, but at this time has not found a way to implement it into his work. He hopes to work around that as soon as possible. He also spoke about his recent appearance on stage with John Taylor, former bassist, by saying that it was wonderful to work with him again, and that he loves the guy.
We hope to see another online chat with Simon soon, as does he.
Tuesday, May 25, 1999:
NEW TOUR DATES ADDED TO ROSTER!!!!!!!!!
I am personally excited to announce new dates, one of which is for my area. Direct from the hotline, Duran Duran has announced a new show date, for Aug. 22, 1999 at the Starplex Ampitheatre in Dallas, Texas.
A third Chicago date is also in the works.
Both shows ticket on sale dates are still to be announced. I will be attending the Dallas show in August, and will do my own personal review of the show here on the site.
Also!!! If any Dallas Duranies are planning to go to the show, please contact me! Maybe we can make a group effort to have fun at this one!
More news to come as it happens.
-The Brat
Wednesday, April 21, 1999:
DURAN DURAN ANNOUNCES US TOUR DATES!!!!!
Below is the list for the scheduled US tour dates starting August 6, 1999.
Friday, Aug. 6, House of Blues, Chicago, IL
Saturday, Aug. 7, House of Blues, Chicago, IL
Sunday, Aug. 8, Superstar Theatre, Atlantic City, NJ
Tuesday, Aug. 10, Pine Knob Music Theatre, MI
Thursday, Aug. 12, PNC Bank Arts Center, NJ
Friday, Aug. 13, Foxwoods Casino, CT
Saturday, Aug. 14, Bank Boston Pavillion, MA
Sunday, Aug. 15, Jones Beach Ampitheatre, Long Island, NY
Thursday, Aug. 19, Horseshoe Casino, Robinsonville, MS
Friday, Aug. 20, Grande Casino, Biloxi, MS
Saturday, Aug. 21, Grande Casino, Biloxi, MS
Tuesday, Aug. 24, Chastain Park, Atlanta, GA
Wednesday, Aug. 25, Chastain Park, Atlanta, GA
Friday, Aug. 27, House of Blues, Myrtal Beach, SC
Saturday, Aug. 28, House of Blues, Orlando, FL
Sunday, Aug. 29, Sunrise Musical Theatre, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Tuesday, Aug. 31, Filmore Auditorium, Denver, CO
Thursday, Sept. 2, Concord Pavillion, Concord, CA
Friday, Sept. 3, Universal Ampitheatre, CA
Friday, April 9, 1999:
News From TTP...
It has been announced that John Taylor has married his girlfriend, Gila, on the weekend of March 27, 1999 in Las Vegas, Nevada. We want to express our warmest wishes to the newly married couple!!!!!!!
Sunday, April 4, 1999:
The Premiere of VH1's Behind The Music, Featuring Duran Duran.
The showcasing of Duran Duran happened yesterday, and the reactions are very mixed from the fans. Most people I have talked to were either pleased or disappointed with the show. I, for one, could have settled for a bit more of Warren's comments on the band...he's been with them for over a decade now, for crying out loud! It was a good show, noting a lot on Simon's Drum accident, as well as their rise to fame in the early 80's. A very well done piece of work, with not a hint of flaming or dirt slinging.