Category Archives: HDM

Basking in the Afterglow

(Photo courtesy of Ian Jane /Rock! Shock! Pop!) Did you spend the weekend craving a cigarette and some cuddling? If not, then you weren’t at the Manitoba show at the extremely oversold Bowery Electric on Thu 1/26. The lucky attendees … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday to Handsome Dick Manitoba!!

Today we celebrate the birth of the Handsomest Man in Rock and Roll, the King of Men, the World’s Greatest Entertainer — Handsome Dick Manitoba! Join the birthday boy hisself at the World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Tavern (Manitoba’s, 99 … Continue reading

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PROTOTYPE!!

We know a lot of people want to know how MANITOBA’s New York City debut went last night*, but The DFFD Blog’s official reviewer is still driving up 95 … Let this video of the band’s amazing power onstage at … Continue reading

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Get Ready, NYC!!!

You’ve had 5-plus years of waiting. Wait no more. The loud and the proud returns to Manhattan with the NYC debut of MANITOBA. Tomorrow night’s gig at the Bowery Electric is just about sold out. There are only a few … Continue reading

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Handsome Dick’s ‘Jimmy Fallon’ Encore

If you missed Handsome Dick Manitoba’s segment on “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon” earlier this month or just wished you had seen HDM in HD on your 60-inch TV screen in your man cave, you have another chance — his … Continue reading

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Pics: MANITOBA @ Asbury Lanes, 1/13/12

I am not a professional photographer, as will be evident as you check out these pics of MANITOBA’s first time onstage … but, as in most things, I make up in enthusiasm what I lack in talent. If you have … Continue reading

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Asbury Park Aftermath

The encores were “California Sun” and “Kick Out the Jams.” If you’re planning a weekend getaway in Asbury Park, we heartily recommend the Empress Hotel on Asbury Ave. It’s retro fancy, clean and cheap, and most importantly, it’s falling down … Continue reading

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The Party Starts Again!!

In accordance with the age-old show biz axiom of “Always open out of town,” Manitoba made their world debut on Friday, Jan. 13. The band headlined at Asbury Lanes in Asbury Park, NJ, as part of the “Light the Day” … Continue reading

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The MANITOBA Era Is Nigh!!

The chance to catch MANITOBA is nearly upon us! Catch the debut of the band (Handsome Dick Manitoba, Ross the Boss, J.P. “Thunderbolt” Patterson, Daniel Rey, Dean Rispler) at Asbury Park, N.J.’s Light of Day benefit, on Friday, Jan. 13. … Continue reading

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Manitoba Debuts!! [Update: Not]

[12/12 UPDATE: Manitoba is unfortunately off the bill, so let's hold this thought until next time ... there WILL be a next time, right?!?!] It could be great. It could be “Jazz Odyssey.” Either way, we’ve waited 5+ years for … Continue reading

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