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!

Preview: B-52s Listening Party @ Dodge City, 9/12/19

Posted on 09/11/2019 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged Careless Memories, Dodge City, new wave, post-punk, The B-52s.

The B-52s (Photo by Pieter M. van Hattem)

In our opinion by far the biggest show of the month is The B-52s takeover of The Anthem next week. To celebrate the arrival of the Georgia innovators, Parklife DC is hosting a listening party for the music of The B-52s and other new wave bands at Dodge City on Thursday, Sept. 12. Join our B-52s-alooza!

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.

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!

Ticket Giveaway: Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) @ 9:30 Club, 3/6/18

Posted on 01/10/2018 by Mickey McCarter in Live Review and tagged 9:30 Club, Careless Memories, Dodge City, free tickets, Liverpool, new wave, OMD, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, synthpop, ticket giveaway.

OMD (Photo courtesy Tell All Your Friends)

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, aka OMD, are one of the best modern English bands to emerge from the UK new wave scene, and I would go so far as to say one of the best bands ever anywhere period. OMD play at 9:30 Club on Tuesday, March 6, and you can win tickets to go with Parklife DC by joining us at Dodge City on Thursday, Jan. 11.

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!

Ticket Giveaway: Gary Numan @ 9:30 Club, 11/9/17

Posted on 11/08/2017 by Mickey McCarter in Live Review and tagged 9:30 Club, Careless Memories, Dodge City, free tickets, Gary Numan, industrial, new wave, synthpop, ticket giveaway.

Gary Numan (Photo courtesy BB Gun Press)

Synth pioneer Gary Numan released Savage (Songs from a Broken World), his remarkable 21st album, on Sept. 15 via BMG. The record entered the UK Album Chart at #2, making it his highest charting album since Telekon in 1980.

Gary will conduct a North American tour to accompany the album release, and he will play at 9:30 Club on Saturday, Dec. 9. You can win tickets to see them with Parklife DC by joining a free raffle at Dodge City on Thursday, Nov. 9 — tomorrow!

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!