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re: Reggae and ska

Posted by Degas on 11/25/25 at 12:29 am to
The Skatalites
The English Beat (That EVERYONE is familiar with if they've seen Ferris Bueller)
Madness
Lately I've been giving the Strip prices the big middle finger and find myself in Chinatown with fantastic food at normal cost. I've done the high roller thing at Tom Colicchio's Kraftsteak, Spago, Joel Robuchon (rip) and other high end restaurants over the decades.

For Japanese fare, Izakaya-Go Less than one third of Strip prices.
German, Hofbrauhaus

The key is to find places off Strip. Think of it as getting away from Bourbon Street and finding gems around New Orleans. Vegas has lots of that to offer. Flock the Strip.

re: What’s your order at Chimes?

Posted by Degas on 11/13/25 at 10:26 pm to
Off menu alligator poboy.

re: Funny Songs From Your Childhood

Posted by Degas on 11/13/25 at 3:52 am to


I lived for the Dr. Demento show late night on Sundays.
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was too lazy to separate into smaller portions
I'm sure there was no alcohol involved. :lol:

re: Guga does Raising Cane's

Posted by Degas on 11/7/25 at 4:12 am to
I'll give Guga credit. About 15 years ago, very few of us were cooking sous vide. There was extremely little information available online or in print. Douglas Baldwin had a book out as did Thomas Keller in his Under Pressure and there was the epic Molecular Gastronomy book set, but there was not much more.

Guga began the YouTube channel Sous Vide Everything and it was fun and informative to watch the trials and errors from those early vids in that Miami office.

Not a fan of him being a restaurant critic as he tries to branch out into other areas.
Recently, I've done searches for "Traditional (enter random country here) music", and I've been bumping into some really enjoyable sounds. Could be Japanese, Thai, Ukraine, Haitian, etc.
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In the roux, in the oven. Onions first to get some caramelization, then add peppers and celery.
This, except stove top. Not saying it's a superior method, it's just the way I make it.
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Legendary Pink Dots
I bumped into a rare CD of theirs back in the day and resold it for decent $.

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New Model Army
Opened for them around 1989. Saw a guy with a NMA shirt at the Cure recently at a show outside of Baltimore. We had a great conversation and reminisced about old times. LOVE this song...


re: Define Your Music Taste Using 8 Bands

Posted by Degas on 10/30/25 at 3:13 pm to
The Cure
Ultravox
King Crimson
Depeche Mode
Tuba Skinny
Sparks
Joy Division
Gary Numan and the Tubeway Army

Primus has to be in there somewhere, but I'm up to 8.
ETA: The Residents...I know...that's 10.

re: Journey to hit the road in 2026

Posted by Degas on 10/30/25 at 1:13 am to
It's almost like any musician still alive is cashing in these days. Bands where members were at each other's throats years ago have suddenly reconciled. Tears for Fears comes to mind. Some need to just stop altogether (Billy Idol).

re: New Orleans Restaurant for Anniversary

Posted by Degas on 10/30/25 at 1:05 am to
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Irene’s would be on my short list
They serve the best Cioppino I can find here. I literally have returned to Irene's for this dish alone.
Yes, but if they reunited at the Sphere...
If if if and only if.....

ABBA would kill it for at least a month. Global attraction.
Disregarding ticket sales but whom I think would be a fantastic fit there...

Tame Impala

The Cure

Their video backdrop that I've seen for 100 Years on tour was incredible. I can only imagine the damage they could do at the Sphere. Perform the entire Pornography album. Better yet, have Robert Smith, Siouxsie and Steve Severin reunite, with a square of acid provided for every ticket holder.
Just a thought and wanted to hear yours. I could imagine a following supporting a week or so there.

re: Songs You Love By Female Vocalists

Posted by Degas on 10/22/25 at 10:41 pm to
Anything by Cocteau Twins
My bedroom looked like Ferris Bueller's. 10

I miss Cabaret Voltaire btw.