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Debbie Gibson, Queen of ’80s Bubblegum Pop, Ready to Relive Smash Hits on Tour

WinchesterApril 17, 2019

Debbie Gibson was my full-time occupation for six years. In that time, I saw her emerge as a huge star in the late ’80s. She was only 17 when she released her triple platinum debut album Out of the Blue. Now 48, she is about to hit the road on her Mixed Tape Tour....

POP

Tourists continue to venture to Egypt to see it's ancient wonders, despite State Department warnings about terrorism. (Photo: David Salidor)

Egypt, In a Time of Islamic Terrorism, Is Still a Trip Worth Taking (Photos)

Keith GirardApril 21, 2018

When the idea of traveling to Egypt was first thrust in front of me, I was told by almost everyone, why would I ever do a trip like this? ...

CULTURETRAVEL

Paul McCartney Ever Young at 71 With New Single ‘New’ (listen!)

WinchesterAugust 30, 2013

As soon as the new Paul McCartney single, “New,” broke, I listened to it straight away. At 71, McCartney is pushing it more than ever: world tours, videos, re-mastered early works; rather amazing I’d say. As big as The Beatles became, they are just a chapter in his long storied career. The new song is miraculously more ’70s and ’80s than anything else–think “Penny Lane” or “My Brave Face.” “We can do as we want; we can live as we choose” is the one lyric that will jump out at you, and rather charming at that. ...

BETWEEN THE LINESROCK

David Salidor Reflects on 30 Years as Music Mouthpiece

WinchesterAugust 17, 2013

David Salidor and his New York City-based public relations company, dis COMPANY, celebrate their anniversary in March, marking 30 years representing celebrities from Madonna to Debbie Gibson. It’s safe to say he’s seen it all and lived to talk about it. Salidor sat with us for a wide-ranging interview, touching on subjects both good and bad and offered his take on what’s next for our media-infused society. He also spills on his plans for the foreseeable future....

CELEBRITIES

Iceland’s ‘Of Monsters & Men’ Scores With ‘Little Talks’ on SNL

WinchesterMay 12, 2013

Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir is the lead singer and songwriter for the group. The Icelandic-band Of Monsters and Men lays claim to song of the year so far with their hit "Little Talks." From the moment I first heard this track, I was captivated by n...

BETWEEN THE LINESROCK

Rockers on Broadway Relive Classic '60s Music

Keith GirardNovember 12, 2009

The ’09 edition of Donnie Kehr’s Rockers on Broadway debuted at B.B. King Blues Bar & Grill and was an astounding success. The back-story of this event began when Kehr was appearing in Tommy on Broadway and Pete Townsend first suggested an event so the Broadway community could, on a dark Monday night of course, rock their heads off....

ROCK