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Rhythm is the Power

I’m sitting in the airport waiting for my flight to Las Vegas. Am I on my way to a conference or convention? Nope. I am on my way to see Duran Duran on their Red Carpet Massacre tour!

They’re playing two shows in Vegas, which will be my fourth and fifth on the tour. So far, I’ve seen them in Concord (where I had a front-row view, a woman made it on stage and grabbed Simon’s butt, and I got backstage to meet Simon, John, Nick, and Roger), Santa Barbara (to which I brought a different camera and also got to hang out backstage), and Los Angeles (where I got to do some celeb sightseeing and took some video).

I realize I say this a lot, but it seems that few people listen to me — if the Durans are performing near you, go see them! This show incorporates the costumes and electronica set from their Broadway run, both of which were great. The set and lighting is all new. The band is well-rehearsed and they’re clearly having fun every night — you will too! Just go already! (I’m tired of hearing that you wish that’d you’d gone!)

And for yet another teaser, here’s the U.S. tour promotion video:

Photos and videos from Friday and Saturday nights in Vegas now online, too!

The Music Between Us

John Taylor and the audience reach up for the sunrise

The large majority of people were not able to attend the best Duran Duran show ever (as determined by the 1,000 fans in attendance at their Broadway “Red Carpet Massacre” show on Friday, November 9, 2007) but, thanks to my friend Kelly, I got great tickets and, with my new Nikon D80, I got some great shots. Check them out!

Also, be sure to check out the band’s new album, Red Carpet Massacre. It’s got some very funky tunes that are sure to get your feet moving. I’m about to head to the store to pick up a copy right now!

Also check out these great front-row photos by my friend Carsten!