tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-95771402011-08-23T03:14:10.247-04:00<i>remembering... before i forget</i>Robert Drakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00431152427841582782noreply@blogger.comBlogger2121100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9577140.post-62330097932435780042009-12-01T18:16:00.011-05:002010-10-20T13:52:53.101-04:00

Well, we've reached the 'end of the road' for this Memoirs Blog project.First of all - have no fear, I have continued my blogging - a new chapter now resides as part of my own website, http://DJRobertDrake.com.Feel free to visit and join me on my never-ending story. I am leaving this blog up, since it continues to get hits from various Google searches - and also because... as I said at the start,

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DJ Robert Drake 9:00 - 10:30pmKaren Finley / Tales Of TabooSugarcubes / BirthdayLizzy Mercier Descloux / WawaNew Order / Shell ShockShriekback / Hand On My HeartPete Shelly / Never A Time 12"Human League / The Things Dreams Are Made Of 12"Simple Minds / New Gold Dream 12"Animotion / Obsession 12"Book Of Love / ModiglianiGang Of Four / I Love A Man In A UniformDEVO / SatisfactionEnglish Beat /

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Sex Dwarf PlaylistFriday, May 1- Prom NightDJ Robert Drake 9:00 - 10:30pmHeaven 17 / Let Me GoMadness / Cardiac ArrestMen At Work / Who Can It Be NowThe Go-Go's / AutomaticCulture Club / Do You Really Want To Hurt MeSpandau Ballet / Muscle BoundNew Order / Sub-CultureThe B-52s / Dirty Back RoadThompson Twins / Doctor DoctorFlying Lizards / MoneyEnglish Beat / Hands Off She's MineThe Jam / Town

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So, for all intents and purposes, I have officially closed the chapter of Gaskill Street.Yesterday, with the help of Jay and Jamie, I was able to bag up the remaining trash, box up the remaining items to be kept and clear out all of the furniture in the room. All that remains is one dusty space, to which I will do my best to spruce up over the weekend.As I stood in my empty room, and looked at

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Well, the world woke today to MSM hyperventilating over the possibilities of a Pandemic on our horizons. Swine flu had reared its snout once again ... yes, once again.Grant it, this is a 'new strain', but all this talk of Swine flu brought back a flood of memories from fall of 1976 when, at the ripe young age of 13, I stood in a line that went around the block just to get my inoculation against

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Sad news about the passing of the legendary actress Bea Arthur.Not only was Ms. Arthur one of my favorite actresses ever, she was a true inspiration to me - in every chapter of growing up.When I was feeling alone as an only child during those years when I had a new world thrust on me; complete with a step-dad and disruption; she was my Mother. Reliable and constant.In the 80s, when I was spinning

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Land of the Lost PlaylistFriday, April 24** 7pm **The B-52's - Planet ClaireAdam Ant - Desperate But Not SeriousHuman League - Hard Times 12" New Musik - Straight LineSpandau Ballet - Glow 12" Information Society - Running 12" Pet Shop Boys - SuburbiaMedium Medium - So Hungry, So AngryKlark Kent - Away From Home Kraftwerk - House Phone** 8pm **The Sound - ColdbeatJoe Jackson - FridayLevel 42 -

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Well, along with the proverbial road, this blog is lined with good intentions.I started this year with a hope to really roll up my sleeves and utilize this blog more often; but as I sit here on a true spring morning (where temperatures are to finally rise to the mid-70s), I realize that instead of writing about my world these past few months; I have been living it.Three major things happened

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Sex Dwarf PlaylistFriday, April 3 - a spotlight on Human LeagueDJ Robert Drake 9:00 - 10:30pmHuman League / LouiseMarshall Crenshaw / Someday, SomewayGolden Earring / Twilight ZoneRobert Hazard / Escalator Of LifeMartha & The Muffins / Echo BeachThe Flirts / (Don't Put Another Dime In) The JukeboxHuman League / Rock Me Again and Again (six times)Kajagoogoo / Too ShyHuman League / The LebanonTrio

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Land of the Lost PlaylistMarch 277:00 pmThe B-52s - Planet ClaireJoe 'King' Carrasco & The Crowns - Person to PersonThe db's - A Spy In The House Of LoveFischer Z - So LongThe Call - The Walls Came DownScars - All About YouRed Rockers - ChinaComateens - GhostsThe Specials - Ghost TownHazel O'Connor - Who Needs ItRobert Hazard - Escalator Of LifeThe Buggles - Blue NylonA Certain Ratio - Nostromo A

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Sex Dwarf Playlist - spotlight on A Flock Of SeagullsDJ Robert Drake 9:00 - 10:30pmJeff & Jane Hudson / Los AlamosPeter Murphy / Cuts You UpLove & Rockets / Ball Of ConfusionUltravox / Reap The Wild WindOMD / If You LeaveA Flock Of Seagulls / Wishing ( I Had A Photograph Of You) 12"The Cure / LoveSongSelecter / On My RadioDepeche Mode / PhotographicReal Life / Send Me An AngelTalking Heads / Once

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Land of the LostFebruary 277:00pmThe B-52s - Planet ClaireX - NauseaHusker Du - Something I Learned TodayAlternative TV - Action Time VisionLene Lovich - Shadow WalkComateens - Resist HerSinead O'Conner - Mandika 12"999 - HomicideRe-Flex - HurtTeardrop Explodes - TreasonTik & Tok - Screen Me, I'm YoursReesa & The Rooters - Melt The IcemanBeru Revue - Casio Selector8:00pmDead Milkmen - Instant

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So, as I mentioned in a previous post - in the midst of the XPN fund drive, I did get time to catch a live show - sort of.After a few hours of 'beggin for bux' on XPN on a Sunday night, I took the El to Girard Avenue and walked a block or so under the tracks to a new spot in town - Kung Fu Necktie.First, some history: Flashback twenty years and you would have had to pay me to 'walk under the

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News hit yesterday that local radio legend, and fellow public radio voice, Harrison Ridley Jr. of WRTI-FM passed away from complications due to a major stroke. He was 70.Harrison Ridley, Jr. hosted The Historical Approach to the Positive Music, heard Sunday nights for almost a quarter-century. He described himself as a musicologist, historian, collector, and communicator. In addition to his 23+

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Well, it's time for another week in review - this is a tad extended, since I haven't much to review thanks to the WXPN winter Fund Drive.From February 3 until the lucky date of Friday, February 13, WXPN put aside its normal business in order to raise money to stay solvent. This is the bane of public broadcasting - to be supported by the public. The public that has been trained to believe that all

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"Lovich In The Air" - a spotlight on Lene Lovich as we ll as songs of loveDJ Robert Drake 9:00 - 10:30pmLene Lovich / Sleeping BeautyTom Tom Club / LoralieLene Lovich / Wonderful OneLene Lovich / Monkey TalkLene Lovich / I Think We're Alone NowAdam Ant / KickElvis Costello / Strict TimeSSQ / PlaybackCult Hero / I'm A Cult HeroQuando Quango / Love TempoThe B-52s / Summer Of LoveLene Lovich /

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As I mentioned in my recent Week In Review post - John and I traveled to the Keswick Theatre to see Antony & The Johnsons this past Monday. The following night, I had the pleasure of, once again, hosting The English Beat in Philadelphia; this time back at World Cafe Live and opening for them was legendary 2nd wave ska band, Bad Manners.First up, my thoughts on the Antony show. I first discovered

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The legendary frontman from The Cramps has passed away at the age of 60, due to heart problems.Lux Interior was the ultimate showman - I was fortunate to see The Cramps perform live at Philly's Grendel's Lair on South Street - one of my fondest memories from 'back in the day' - and that is certainly saying something.Enjoy the performance - Rest In Peace Lux.

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Well, it's been quite the week and now comes the reflective time!In my last Week In Review post, I left off at Saturday, Jan 25 - where I was hosting the First Person Arts Story Slam event at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia. And, with the *possible* exception of the 2008 Grand Slam (which I also hosted), Saturday night’s crowd in the Commonwealth Plaza at the Kimmel Center may have been the

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TOO FUNNY - as silly as it is, I love this series of commercials!E-Trade: Babies

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LAND OF THE LOSTJanuary 30**7PM**The B-52's - Planet ClaireIggy Pop - I'm BoredU2 - Sunday Bloody SundayJoe Jackson - Jumpin With Symphony SidTelekin - ImaginationOMD - Red Frame White LightChina Crisis - Orange Mutt Mutt DanceMen Without Hats - AntarcticaEurythmics - DoubleplusgoodPsychedelic Furs - Heartbreak Beat 12"Bad Manners - Lip Up FattyGeneral Public - Tenderness**8PM**Soft Cell -

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So, it’s 3am on a Tuesday morning and, after sleeping soundly for three hours – here I am, wide awake. Hope is I’ll squeeze in a nap before having to get up at 5:30am and start my morning – but for now, I write.In my last post I mentioned my love of disco – and how it was second only to my love for new wave. That got me thinking back to just when that wonderful genre first really infiltrated my

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Greetings all -I proudly hold the record for breaking a New Year's Resolution in record time!I had made a resolution to myself to have at least one entry per week in my blog - sort of a week in review. If nothing else the hope is it would force me to keep this creative avenue open throughout the year.The fact is, I enjoy writing. I enjoy the use of language and every time I post, I feel refreshed

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- a spotlight on BlondieDJ Robert Drake 9:00 - 10:30pmJohn Foxx / No One DrivingMidge Ure / Man Who Sold The WorldTom Tom Club / Bamboo TownBlondie / DragonflyHeaven 17 / Let Me Go 12"Scritti Politti / Wood Beez 12"Kid Creole & The Coconuts / Annie, I'm Not Your DaddyVisage / Fade To Grey 12"The Clash / Magnificent SevenBook Of Love / BoyHuman League / Love Action 12"Re-Flex / The Politics Of

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Land of the Lost PlaylistDecember 26, 20087pmThe B-52s - Planet ClaireTonio K - The Funky Western CivilizationGang Of Four - At Home He's A TouristElvis Costello - Less Than ZeroThe Fools - It's A Night For Beautiful GirlsThomas Dolby - I Scare MyselfVisage - Fade To GreyNena - Just A DreamThe Mo-Dettes - The Story So FarThe Reaction - Talk Talk (pre-Talk Talk)Richard Hell & The Voidoids -

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Bettie Page, the 1950s secretary-turned-model whose controversial photographs in skimpy attire or none at all helped set the stage for the 1960s sexual revolution, died Thursday. She was 85. Page was placed on life support last week after suffering a heart attack in Los Angeles and never regained consciousness, said her agent, Mark Roesler. He said he and Page's family agreed to remove life

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Well, for those unaware - it was 15 years ago when WXPN came to me, with those puppy-dog eyes, hoping that I'd fill in on December 24. Seems no one was available and it was the days before digital broadcast, where you could run special programming without assistance.So, I agreed - AS LONG AS they gave me complete freedom to spin an aural web of sounds of the season - direct from my collection of

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Sex Dwarf PlaylistFriday, December 5- 2008 Snow BallDJ Robert Drake 9:00 - 10:30pmWIRE / Over TheirsSoft Cell / Say Hello, Wave Goodbye 12"Level 42 / Something About YouXTC / Making Plans For NigelThe Motels / DangerThe Nails / 88 Lines About 44 WomenThe Fixx / Red SkiesRed Rockets / ChinaSparks / With All My Might 12"Hipsway / Honeythief 12"Human League / (Keep Feeling) FascinationTalk Talk /

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found on the interwebs

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This is probably the best musical number I've seen ---The star-studded participants include Jack Black, Neil Patrick Harris, Margaret Cho, John C. Reilly, Maya Rudolph and many more familiar faces.See more Jack Black videos at Funny or Die

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Land of the Lost PlaylistNovember 28, 20087pmThe B-52's / Planet ClaireThe English Beat / Twist & CrawlRobert Palmer / Looking For CluesUB40 / Zero Zero Seven CharlieBlue Rondo A La Turk / ChangeBow Wow Wow / AphrodisiacDanielle Dax / Cat HouseEurythmics / I Love To Listen To BeethovenSparks / All You Ever Think About Is SexA Flock Of Seagulls / The More You Live, The More You LoveB-Movie /

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This has truly been a year to be thankful; first and foremost that I made it another year!I am thankful for my friends, my career, my health (even with the bumps and bruises along the way... there are those way far worse than I) - - but mostly, I am thankful for John.John has taught me to love. To love another and to finally love myself. John has allowed me to fully understand and experience what

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For those unaware, the Complaint Choir is a worldwide phenomenon - but has yet to blossom in Philadelphia - ironic, yes? Well, have no fear - it's arrived - and with a passion that only Philly can deliver!Here's the gist - everyday citizens jot down complaints they have -- and then all these complaints are gathered and tossed together to create a song, which is then performed by an all-volunteer

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Rest In Peace, Little Mikey.Gone way too soon, man. You will be missed by many. I wasn't sure which pic to post, but I decided to go with the one that reminds me most of you - and that crazy cool smile.I, for one, will miss your energy.You might have been known as Little Mikey - but the void you have left is anything but.Peace.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Besides being a great musician who played

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As producer of Kids Corner on WXPN for the past 20 years, I've discovered some incredible music for all ages - and sadly, ten times that in true crappy kids music.In 1988 - the year Kids Corner started, the other debut was the not-yet-infamous BARNEY the purple dinosaur. That creature set quality family music back a decade! If it wasn't for Disney soundtracks, the late 80s and early 90s would

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Today I get to stand in front of strangers and sell myself.I've been nominated to serve on the South Street Headhouse District Board of Directors - and was asked to attend their monthly meeting in a little over an hour from now, to introduce myself to those that will be voting. Seems they have more nominations than positions.That's a good thing.I figured I'd flush out my thoughts here - and kill

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I read this this morning and got a chill! Obama will become the president of the United States of America just days before the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth. I've always been a sucker for numerology and love anniversaries - and this one is double important, as Obama has announced the theme for his inauguration, one that will reflect the timing: "A New Birth Of Freedom," a phrase

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Hi folks -Well, even though the season of goblins has just ended, I'm already knee-deep in planning mode for my 15th annual edition of The Night Before on XPN; 24 nonstop hours of eclectic sounds of the season on December 24th; from midnight to midnight.That's right; me - live - nonstop - for 24 hours!Two things:First, I want to put out a call to those of you who might have some non-obvious,

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While sitting quietly in John's house watching history in the making last night at 11pm EST - seeing the hundreds of thousands of faces; beaming, crying and smiling - I realized that we truly are witnessing something more than another election.Although I had invitations to join friends at social events and election night parties, to me - this night was personal. I wanted to have control of my

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I posted this earlier this fall - but its important enough to me, that I post it again - the day before Election Day 2008. OK -The last time I wrote something like this was exactly four years ago - but I decided to write this again.I rarely impose politics on people; it's a personal decision and that is that - and that belief goes all the way towards politicians and

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Halloween 2008 has arrived.As most kids, when I was a child I lived for Halloween. It was our first authentic costume party; a chance for us to celebrate our imaginations. On this one day you could be whatever you wanted to be - and, like most kids, you spent much of the fall commiserating with your friends as to what costume you would wear.The olden days of Halloween (i.e. 1970s) were a

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For those that already read and watched my last post, this is an addendum. If you haven't yet read "A Moment To Savior", please do prior to playing the clip in this post.Now grant it - it was shot by a fan at last night's historic game, so the audio is a bit over-modulated, but regardless - - THIS is what made last night so special for me.Earlier this year Harry sang this song to a crowd in an

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This is a great clip from last night ... but first some backstory:For all of his achievements, legendary Phillies announcer Harry Kalas had never called the final out of a Phillies championship. Kalas was finishing his first decade with the team back in 1980 when the Phils won their first-ever World Series crown, but Major League Baseball rules prevented local broadcasts of the World Series.So

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WE WIN!!!!!

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If, for whatever reason, you missed the debates - or watched #2 and/or #3 and felt a pang of deja vu ... you weren't far off. This classic mash-up shows us all how redundant the process was this year - - enjoy:

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Fuckin' Fox. Fuckin' MLB. Fuckin' Bud Selig.Philly Inquirer's Phil Sheridan said it best:Major League Baseball should be ashamed for allowing its most important game of the year to deteriorate into an embarrassing mess because of slavish obedience to its pimp, the Fox Television Network. The first problem here is TV's insistence on scheduling these games for 8:30 p.m. or even later. There are

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Saturday, John and I traveled to New York City for the annual WFMU-FM Record & CD Fair ... one word; amazing.The location was the Metropolitan Pavilion- located on 18th near 6th - is a vast hall that WFMU (easily one of the best indie stations in the country) rents out each year for their annual fundraiser record fair.For $6 you walk into a sea of dealers - each with boxes and boxes of music!

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Ever since John McCain discovered "Joe the Plumber," he has exalted "small business" owners -- inviting them to announce their professions on signs at rallies -- as the country's only virtuous economic movers.But now McCain has begun to define the term upward, leaving no mogul or tycoon behind.On Thursday in Sarasota, Governor Charlie Crist introduced J. Robert Long, the CEO of Marine Concepts as

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In case you missed this - it's burning up the interwebs!Classic!!

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This is truly an inspiring five minutes! Barack Obama in Richmond, Virginia yesterday - making his closing argument, offering his vision of one America and affirming his view that we are all in this together:

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David Sedaris on undecided voters: I look at these people and can't quite believe that they exist. Are they professional actors? I wonder. Or are they simply laymen who want a lot of attention? To put them in perspective, I think of being on an airplane. The flight attendant comes down the aisle with her food cart and, eventually, parks it beside my seat. "Can I interest you in the chicken?"

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The classic aha video "Take On Me" - with a literal slant!ok - still want more??The classic Tears For Fears video "Head Over Heels" - with a literal slant!

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WOW.Not only did the Phillies win last night for a ticket to the World Series - they dominated the game over the Dodgers. It truly was a team effort, beginning with Rollins' kick-off homer!I grew up in Philly amid championships; from the powerful Philadelphia Flyers who proudly wore their nickname of the Broad Street Bullies as they dominated the NHL and earned back-to-back Stanley Cups during my

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It's time to do this thing.

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Last night John and I took the train to Glenside for an intimate evening with the wonderful Alison Moyet.Of course, most of you dear readers know that Alison made her start as the vocal half of the band YAZOO - featuring Vince Clarke, shortly after he left Depeche Mode. Famous for their dance singles "Situation", "Don't Go" and "State Farm", the truth is that Yazoo - or Yaz as they were forced

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So, one of the many highlights of my wonderful relationship with my partner John is his passion for fashion; which has slowly rubbed off on me! Grant it, I don't think I'll ever have the ultimate sense of style that he has, but I have learned to start to wear items that compliment me as well as celebrate my being! (read: no longer ONLY wearing black t-shirts and baggy jeans).One look that I've

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Well, without releasing too much information - I am in contact with a regional promoter exploring the idea of bringing Tony Hadley to the area ... who is Tony Hadley you ask??Tony was the frontman for Spandau Ballet; one of my favorite bands from the 1980s - - now this could be a fun night or a bust; but we're exploring it and I'll get back with more as we hear... but for now, consider how cool

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Last night I was slated as the opening act for the band WIRE - now that rocks! Grant it, I just spun a neat set of songs before the guys took the stage, but it was sweet to see my name listed as the opening act for WIRE. (haha)WIRE played at Johnny Brenda's last night - and man were they tight! If you've never heard WIRE, do yourself a favour and check out their stuff -- personally, i recommend

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Last night John and I had the privilege (?) to witness the avant-garde antics of The Residents, live on stage at The Trocadero.For those unaware, The Residents are a music and visual arts collective who have created over forty albums, numerous musical short films, several CD-ROM and DVD projects and undertaken six major world tours. Originally formed by Jay Clem, Homer Flynn, Hardy Fox and John

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in case you're still at a loss to understand the current political race for president - lets put it in Simpsonspeak!

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It is with a heavy heart that I write to share the news that my Nana, Ethel Drake died this morning - October 8 - at 7:50am. She made it to 101 and a half, that's pretty darn good. She died in her sleep - a very peaceful end to an incredible long and happy life. There will be a memorial service in Maine at a later date, probably November, with interment in PA next spring or summer.Last year I

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So - by now you've heard how McCain referred to his opponent (sitting right next to him) as "that one" ... some think it was his attempt at relaxed humor; others think it's a slur to someone that isn't like "us" (i.e. black, liberal, dem, etc)Regardless - good ol' John said it:and bless the internet - there's already a website toting That One t-shirts etc!!http://www.thatone08.com/

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Check out this neat Q&A interview with me that rolled out today at the Philadelphia Examiner site!!http://www.examiner.com/x-1093-Philadelphia-Nightlife-Examiner~y2008m10d7-An-interview-with-DJ-Robert-Drake

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i posted this to my 'friends' network on My Space - but felt it important enough to share here as well...#####OK -The last time I wrote something like this was exactly four years ago - but I decided to write this again.I rarely impose politics on people; it's a personal decision and that is that - and that belief goes all the way towards politicians and how they impose their personal beliefs on

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I'm sure you caught Tina's performance over the weekend on Saturday Night Live - another great job! And kudo's to Queen Latifah and to Jason's portrayal of Biden was dead-on ... BUT...did you stick around for the first sketch after the opening monolouge?John and I were truly in TEARS over just how f'n hysterical it was... and here it is:

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So the PA State Lottery has unveiled their new mascots for their new Quinto: Fifty Grand In Your Hand game... - not sure if you've seen the TV spots yet ... bunch of fingers with painted faces etc talking about the new game...... at least they are SUPPOSED to be fingers - me thinks whoever approved this idea is packing their desk up as I type...

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Last night John and I joined friends in NYC to see My Bloody Valentine live in concert at Roseland Ballroom.I'm sure many of you are familiar with them - but for the few who might not be, My Bloody Valentine are an alternative rock band formed in Dublin, Ireland in 1984 and predominantly based in London. The founding members were guitarist/singer Kevin Shields and drummer Colm Ó Cíosóig. The

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Linda Carter, the real Wonder Woman had this to say on the wild-n-wacky Sarah Palin:Okay, last question. I'm sure you've seen all the comparisons in the media and among Republicans of Sarah Palin to Wonder Woman. How do you feel about that?"Don’t get me started. She’s the anti-Wonder Woman. She’s judgmental and dictatorial, telling people how they’ve got to live their lives. And a superior

Robert Drakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00431152427841582782noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9577140.post-84492037933163266182008-09-12T10:47:00.000-04:002008-09-12T10:48:02.754-04:00

Breaking News....

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So - one of the benefits (curses?) of being involved with someone whose passion for music is even stronger than mine, is that we are squeezing every opportunity to catch some live concerts this fall ... Lord help me in my quest for beauty rest!I thought I'd share the upcoming list for those interested and to organize my brain!Tomorrow we hope to check out our friend Shari of Void Vision at the M

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My home, 25 years ago ...

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I shot a series of off-the-cuff video clips over my 'staycation', to use as part of my Flip 52 series and the premise is explained here...

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As you know I work at WXPN-FM, home of creating musical lists. Each fall we ask our listeners to assist us in creating some mega-list; Top Songs of All Time, Top LPs, even most memorable musical moments! But I must admit, this list is one I only WISH we had thought of doing!Out Magazine asked the questions "What makes an album great? And perhaps even more critical for this list, what makes a

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A GAY HISTORY LESSON:For those unaware, Harvey Milk was the first openly gay politician - elected city supervisor of San Francisco back in the late 1970s. He was, according to Time magazine, "the first openly gay man elected to any substantial political office in the history of the planet."As the self-proclaimed 'Mayor of Castro Street', he was active during a time of substantial change in San

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So, about two weeks ago, Philadelphia Weekly cornered John and I, as we were sitting in Washington Square - soaking up the noonday sun. John was on a lunch break from work and I was in the midst of my 'staycation' ... so what better plan that to have lunch outdoors!They came up with camera in tow and asked us what we were planning to do this coming weekend - since we had no plans, we instead

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I could spend an hour listing all of the reasons why I am madly in love with my partner John Stanley. Perhaps someday I shall - - but one thing that has hooked me from the start is his incredible passion for music!For those living under a rock (lobster), John was the creative force that gave birth to Spaceboy Records in Philadelphia. For almost a decade, Spaceboy was THE epicenter of all musical

Robert Drakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00431152427841582782noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9577140.post-40423052825182069972008-08-26T18:08:00.002-04:002008-08-26T18:11:40.876-04:00

Well, after two glorious weeks away from XPN, I returned to work yesterday and have been digging out from under -- not really stressful, just busy enough to distract myself from non-work things like my blog. I promise to return tomorrow with an update!*kisses*

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One of the highlights of the 2.0 web world is the uncovering of some of my favorite musical gems, thanks to sites like YouTube, etc.On a semi-regular basis, I'm going to post some of these classic tracks in my Video Vault here within my blog ... I hope you enjoy!We start off with Polyrock, an American post-punk/new wave band formed in New York City in 1978 and active until the mid-1980s. Strongly

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Last night John and I attended a special screening of an incredible film - DELIRIUM. DELIRIUM was shot with 20 cameras during a live Cirque du Soleil performance. The music-filled extravaganza is described as a "contemporary urban tale" about an ordinary man living inside a bubble. Most of the Montreal-based performance troupe's shows are based in acrobatics, but DELIRIUM is said to be a

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So, being on a staycation, I've had more time to carry my flip around - which means I think I'm ahead of the 'one-per-week' rule, but whatever ... I love it!This was shot last night (Thurs) at John's house ... enjoy!

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This October, my partner John and I are joining thousands of others to help raise money in AIDS Walk Philly.As many of you know, for over a quarter-century AIDS has been part of my world in one form or another, starting with my friend Richard - who was struck down with a rare pneumonia in early 1982. Since then, I (along with countless others) have lost too many friends and loved ones from this

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Well - this was the first time in the history of my 20 years at XPN, where I took two weeks (back-to-back) off from work. I quickly learned, upon telling others of my plan to simply chill etc - that I was taking a 'staycation' ... seems that's a phrase used more and more in this $4 a gallon gas world, but I had never heard of it!Anyway - I'm into week two of my staycation and wanted to drop an

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So, I am now into week two of my two-week 'staycation' ... where I have taken time off from work but stayed put; to catch up with friends and simply enjoy summer in the city.Last Friday, John and I went to the Philadelphia Museum of Art - and capped off our day with a visit to the new Pearlman Museum, which is part of the PMA but located in its own building across the street.The following day was

Robert Drakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00431152427841582782noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9577140.post-46661128759690820712008-08-13T16:05:00.005-04:002008-08-13T16:06:40.488-04:00

John and I spent a beautiful afternoon around Rittenhouse Square last weekend - and while catching our breath in a coffee shop, I decided to watch the world go by, from a different perspective.

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So, the past two weeks I have been filling in as morning News Anchor - which basically means that I get up at 3:30am and travel crosstown to the studios, where I bring listeners up to speed on what they missed while getting that good night's sleep that I never got.Anyway - the thing I love about Philadelphia is that, unlike NYC, it DOES sleep at night. And this is proof ... enjoy!

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OK - this by far is not the best video, but it's my first entry in the FLIP 52 project (a flip vid a week, for a year; life - as seen through my eyes).It was shot last Tuesday as I took the stage of the Prince Theatre (with my colleague Michaela Majoun), to host the Closing Night festivities of the 14th Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival. I thought it would be cool to show you

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Ta-daa!It's been um ... well, it's just been forever since I've posted in this blog. So much has occurred over the past months - the highlight has been that this coming weekend (July 27) John and I will celebrate one year together.This year has taught me a lot about myself - and about others. John and I both have learned to finally trust someone and let go of our past, so that we can hold hands

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As we close on another year, it seemed fitting to spend some time, while nursing a holiday cold, and reflect on the past year – both personally and professionally. First – this blog.When I began this blog in January 2006, I did so out of conversations with some close friends who felt that I needed to open up and share my memories with others – if not the world. Honestly, I had always thought of

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DEAN JOHNSON, R.I.P.Dean Johnson, the six-foot-six bald-headed, HIV-positive, meth-using porn star and glam-rock frontman known for his New York events such as C.B.G.B.’s “Rock ‘n Roll Fag Party” was found dead in D.C. last week. Sadly, his body laid in a local morgue for days before being identified. According to the New York Post, Johnson was routinely visiting Washington to run “weird sex

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SEX DWARF: ISN'T IT NICE- the latest documentary from Aegis Entertainmentcovering the 4th anniversary of Sex Dwarf last month at Fluid!SEX DWARF: Isn't It Nice TrailerAdd to My Profile | More VideosThe Solstice Film SeriesFirst Thursday, September 6@National MechanicsSouth 3rd Streetbtw. Market & Chestnutfilms start @ 8the Sex Dwarf doc should start in the 9pm hour!FREE ADMISSION!

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A while back I posted a video of Young @ Heart Chorus in action ... however, something inside made me revisit them - and I am glad I did.When the Young@ Heart began in 1982 the members all lived in an elderly housing project in Northampton, MA called the Walter Salvo House. The first group included elders who lived through both World Wars. One of the members had fought in the Battle of the Somme

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People wonder what I listen to when not immersed in the Rock of the 80s ... and here's my latest addiction! MIDNIGHT JUGGERNAUTS is a band from Australia and they mix electronica, dance and new wave elements into one seamless audio trip! These guys are destined to do for electronic music in Australia what Daft Punk did in France a decade ago...Earlier this month (August 4) they released their

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After such a deep entry, I decided to share some interesting clips that I've found while fishing in the pond that is YouTube. These slices of life come from local Philly TV in the 1980s and can easily trigger some crazy flashbacks! Enjoy :)look - it's the 80s sweater brigade with KYW's infamous gay anchor, Jerry Penacoli check out this SHARP outfit she has on ... SHARP MEANS FASHION!ah ... the

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I remember reading once that those who give the best relationship advice, tend to be single people. I’ve believed that, since I have been single most of my adult life and always offer sound tips on how to handle relationships.Over time I realized that one of the reasons I was able to share such pearls, was due to my ability to be detached from many of life’s emotional experiences. I’ve always

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HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!my first time on a chopper - with Dad in red and my godfather in the leather jacket - circa 1963/64Although my father passed away 14 years ago, I still carry him in my heart and think of him often.Many people don't know that I am, in fact, a junior. Robert Drake Sr. was born in 1939 and was always the rebel. A lot of my personality comes from my father - he was into music and

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It was the summer of 1980 and I remember discovering a bookstore in Center City that became my home away from home - it was Giovanni's Room. What began on South Street in the early 1970s moved to the corner of 12/Pine streets and quickly established itself as the epicenter of the local lesbian and gay community.The first 'gay' book I ever read was Tales of the City, written by Armistead Maupin.

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Some of you may be familiar with Robert Rodi from some of his previous books--1991's "Fag Hag" being the most infamous. Many have said that Rodi is one of the funniest and most prolific of gay authors writing today. His new book 'When You Were Me' is sure to reinforce his already wonderful reputation and I spent some down time this weekend breezing through the review copy I received at work.The

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