The Emerson of Emerson, Lake and Palmer – Put Prog on notice that mayhem was involved. Opting for a kinetic lunch this Friday. A concert from the Nassau Coliseum on February 9, 1978 by none other than Emerson, Lake and Palmer. If there was a band that was going to
Peter Gabriel – the end of one era, the beginning of another. Peter Gabriel in the Lunchroom today – recorded by L.A. Radio station KMET-FM on April 10, 1977 at The Roxy in West Hollywood. Somewhat ironic, in a way – only a few years earlier The Roxy played host
Diving back to the 80s this lunch hour with a set by Wang Chung, during their second night at The Roxy in West Hollywood and recorded on April 14, 1987 by KLOS-FM in L.A. Wang Chung were probably the quintessential 80s band – they embraced just about all the attributes
School Of Seven Bells for this Friday Lunch hour – recorded at the Kreuzberg Festival in Berlin on May 12, 2012 by RBB-Berlin. Sadly, a band that broke ground and was becoming an established voice in Dreamscape/Indie cut short by the death of its co-founder. School of Seven Bells (often stylized
The Triffids – in Rock n’ Roll years, a short run. The Triffids in concert this afternoon – recorded at the Hot-Point Festival in Lausanne, Switzerland on September 3, 1988 The Triffids formed in Perth, Western Australia, in 1978, with David McComb as singer-songwriter, guitarist, bass guitarist and keyboardist. They achieved some success in Australia, but greater success
XTC – Got the 80s ready for a wild ride. XTC for a Tuesday Lunch break – recorded at the legendary Hammersmith Palais in London on December 22, 1980 and broadcast by BBC Radio 1 Can’t imagine what the 80s would have sounded like had XTC not shown up. Punk
4th Greatest Dance Band of all time – and that says a lot. Faithless in concert from earlier this year at Concerts At Sea in Zeeland, Netherlands on June 25th. Faithless formed in 1995, with its core original members being Rollo, Sister Bliss and Maxi Jazz. During the band’s initial period of success, Sister Bliss
The Lemon Twigs – Not always Pop Rock – Not Always Glam Rock. The Lemon Twigs for this Tuesday Lunchroom – recorded at Le Bataclan in Paris on September 16, 2024. Brian and Michael D’Addario had extensive stage experience as children. Brian played Gavroche in Les Miserables and Flounder in The Little Mermaid on Broadway. Michael
Gigolo Aunts – Going to Spain to hear a band from Boston – go figure. Gigolo Aunts for Monday lunch – recorded at Lococlub in Valencia, Spain on August 10, 2016 by Carlos Bartual (who did a great job). It only makes sense that you have to go to Spain
Tears For Fears for Thursday lunch – recorded February 12, 1990 at The Public Hall in Cleveland. In the odd event you’re not either familiar with the band or their history, here’s a reminder or a refresher course: Tears for Fears formed in Bath in 1981 by Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal. Founded after the dissolution
