Preview: Careless Memories [Christmas Edition] @ Dodge City, 12/12/19

Posted on 12/10/2019 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged Careless Memories, dj party, Dodge City, holiday party, new wae.

George Michael, Bob Geldof, Sting, and Simon LeBon wish you a Merry Christmas. (Photo courtesy Band Aid)

In 1984, Bob Geldof and Midge Ure teamed to write “Do They Know It’s Christmas,” and they recruited a bunch of pop stars to sing the song for a charity record dedicated to famine relief under the banner of Band Aid.

On Thursday, Dec. 12, at Dodge City, we’ll celebrate the spirit of the song and play some other New Wave-supported Christmas tunes during Careless Memories: A New Wave Party. Get into the holiday spirit with us starting at 8pm!

Don’t Miss: Careless Memories @ Dodge City, 9/13/18

Posted on 09/10/2018 by Mickey McCarter in Live Review and tagged A Flock of Seagulls, Animotion, Berlin, Bow Wow Wow, Careless Memories, dj party, Dodge City, Farrington and Mann, Gene Loves Jezebel, Missing Persons, Naked Eyes, new wave, Wang Chung, When in Rome.

Careless Memories celebrates Animotion and other artists on Sept. 13 at Dodge City!

Ever yearn to hear that one song by that one artist over a beer? We’ve got you covered with our next edition of Careless Memories, as we celebrate “Lost ‘80s” hits at Dodge City on Thursday, Sept. 13.

Inspired by the Lost ‘80s tour coming to Warner Theatre later this month, Careless Memories will explore the timeless of a crop of new wave artists that crafted irresistible earworms for which they will forever be known with the likes of A Flock of Seagulls and “I Ran (So Far Away),” Animotion and “Obsession,” Wang Chung and “Everybody Have Fun Tonight,” and more more more.

Around Town: Diner En Blanc @ Nationals Park — 8/25/18

Posted on 08/31/2018 by Mickey McCarter in Around Town, Live Review and tagged Diner En Blanc, dinner party, disco, DJ Natty Heavy, dj party, Fidgety Feet, Nationals Park, swing.

Dupont Brass Band entertains Diner En Blanc DC on Aug. 25, 2018. (Photo by Mickey McCarter)

Like myself, you might not know much about Diner En Blanc other than the vague notion that everyone wears white and goes for dinner in a park somewhere. Last weekend, I saw firsthand that it’s much more — it’s actually a full-blown party held in a unique location, which turned out to be Nationals Park in our case.

Don’t Miss: New Order Night @ Dodge City, 8/9/18

Posted on 08/06/2018 by Mickey McCarter in Live Review and tagged Careless Memories, dj party, Dodge City, Joy Division, New Order, new wave, The Anthem.

New Order (Photo by Nick Wilson)

We at Parklife DC are beyond thrilled that New Order, one of our all-time favorite bands, will perform at The Anthem later this month. So, we are hosting a night of music consisting of New Order, Joy Division, and their related bands at Dodge City on Thursday, Aug. 9.

Don’t Miss: Out of Touch (The Music of Daryl Hall and John Oates) @ Dodge City, 3/8/18

Posted on 03/07/2018 by Mickey McCarter in Live Review and tagged Daryl Hall, dj party, Dodge City, Hall & Oates, John Oates, soul.

Daryl Hall and John Oates in 1984.

Once a month, Parklife DC brings you a new wave party at Dodge City. But on Thursday, March 8, we’re throwing our regular format out the window for a night of music dedicated to Daryl Hall and John Oates! Come out to listen to Hall & Oates all evening!

Don’t Miss: Careless Memories @ Dodge City, 2/15/18

Posted on 02/13/2018 by Mickey McCarter in Live Review and tagged Careless Memories, David Byrne, dj party, Dodge City, new wave, Talking Heads.

David Byrne (Photo by Judy Rogac)

Hey David Byrne is coming to town, so Parklife DC is going to celebrate his groundbreaking former band, the Talking Heads, with an evening of new wave and punk music at Dodge City on Thursday, Feb. 15!

Don’t Miss: Careless Memories [Christmas Edition] @ Dodge City, 12/14/17

Posted on 12/12/2017 by Mickey McCarter in Live Review and tagged Careless Memories, Christmas, dj party, Dodge City, new wave.

George Michael, Bob Geldof, Sting, and Simon LeBon wish you a Merry Christmas. (Photo courtesy Band Aid)

In 1984, Bob Geldof and Midge Ure teamed up to write “Do They Know It’s Christmas,” and they recruited a bunch of pop stars to sing the song for a charity record dedicated to famine relief under the banner of Band Aid. On Thursday, we’ll celebrate the spirit of the song and play some other New Wave-supported Christmas tunes during Careless Memories: A New Wave Party at Dodge City. Get into the holiday spirit with us starting at 8pm!

Don’t Miss: Careless Memories: Post-Punk Revival @ Dodge City, 9/14/17

Posted on 09/13/2017 by Mickey McCarter in Live Review and tagged Careless Memories, dj party, Dodge City, new wave, post-punk.

Interpol (Photo courtesy Red Light Management)

Parklife DC celebrates the post-punk revival in our monthly DJ party Careless Memories, tomorrow Sept. 14 at Dodge City. Join us to hang out and listen to cool tunes!

Don’t Miss: Careless Memories @ Dodge City, 8/10/17

Posted on 08/09/2017 by Mickey McCarter in Live Review and tagged Careless Memories, Daniel Miller, Depeche Mode, dj party, Dodge City, Erasure, Fad Gadget, Mute Records, The Normal, Vince Clarke, Yaz.

Only You (Photo by Sydney Wired)

As every fan of Depeche Mode knows, the band will perform at Capital One Arena (formerly Verizon Center) next month. To celebrate, we are exploring the early days of Mute Records, Depeche Mode’s long-time UK label, with a listening party at Dodge City on Thursday, Aug. 10.

Don’t Miss: Careless Memories @ Dodge City, 7/13/17

Posted on 07/13/2017 by Mickey McCarter in Live Review and tagged Blondie, Careless Memories, dj party, Dodge City, new wave, New York City.

Debbie Harry and Andy Warhol circa 1980. (Photo courtesy Ubé)

Looking at the history of new wave music, and more broadly rock in New York City, few bands are more paramount than Blondie. Debbie Harry, Chris Stein, and Clem Burke are still going strong today, and to celebrate their upcoming show at Wolf Trap, Careless Memories will celebrate the band tonight, July 13, at Dodge City.