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The St. Stephen Park Fest Will Be Totally Rad!

Ricky Woods — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 14:43:03 +0000

How about some live music from the 80′s, good people, good times and cap it off with an awesome fireworks display? It’s all for a good cause and it’s in St. Stephen tomorrow. On Friday, July 13, an outdoor concert will be held as a fundraiser for the St. Stephen Park Department. The band “Pandemic” [...]

Howard Jones Visits The Traffic Jam!

Ty James — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 23:42:17 +0000

It was my absolute pleasure this afternoon, to interview 80′s legend Howard Jones. I have seen him three times in concert, but none of those were in the last 25 years. Tonight, Howard Jones is playing at The Varsity Theater, in Minneapolis. I tracked him down this afternoon, however, and asked him a few questions [...]

80′s Icon Howard Jones In Central MN Tonight

Chad Taylor — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 13:01:40 +0000

If you love the 80's like I do, then head to "Dinky" town tonight for an evening with Howard Jones. He's touring behind his classic remastered albums "Human's Lib" and "Dream Into Action." Howard's special remastered box set was released last year along with a live DVD of his performance at the legendary London 02 Arena Complex.

Ty's Forgotten Greats – Air Supply!

Ty James — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 01:11:44 +0000

Was there anyone that ever wrote; slow, mushy, love songs – better than Air Supply? I suppose that could be debated. Some call it elevator music. Some say it’s boring. Others will tell you that all their songs ‘sound the same’. But then again, some will tell you that Air Supply was one of the [...]

Ty's Forgotten Greats – Ready For The World!

Ty James — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:28:00 +0000

Anyone familiar with 80′s pop and R & B – will certainly remember Ready For The World. These guys will forever be famous for their incredibly soulful sound, a few legendary dance hits, flashy suits, and the magnificent 80′s “Jerry Curl” that they all sported. RFTW was a local band from Flint, Michigan, in the [...]

Ty's Forgotten Greats – Echo & The Bunnymen!

Ty James — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:01:14 +0000

Ty's Forgotten Greats is all about music that made us feel really good - even if it was many moons ago. Most of my 'Greats' will be coming straight out of the 80's, or early 90's - so if you are about my age - many of these artists may be very familiar to you. If you aren't old enou

80′s All Over – The Brat Pack Radio Experience!

Ty James — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:44:56 +0000

For six years and running now, Minnesota-based Brat Pack Radio has been performing far and wide across the globe. From Midwestern venues & festivals near home, to the Russian coast, European riverboats and 1,001 points in between, they continue to turn heads with a polished, high-energy, non-stop Supershow that can only be described as seriously fun.