Category Archives: Thunderbolt
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
Filed under HDM, Live Review, MANITOBA, Ross the Boss, Thunderbolt
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
Filed under HDM, Live, MANITOBA, Ross the Boss, Thunderbolt, Video
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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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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Happy Birthday to the Thunderbolt!
Happy birthday to our favorite renaissance man, J.P. “Thunderbolt” Patterson!! If you can’t wait until the upcoming Manitoba shows (Jan 13 and 26, as if you didn’t know already) to catch him in action, and we can’t, then give your … 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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‘Tators Tracker: Herding Cats Edition
Where are the Dictators members these days? Where AREN’T they? Personally, I’m having great difficulty keeping track of them and their many different projects. Here’s a quick snapshot of where to find who doing what when … if I missed … Continue reading
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