Being an alternative rock fan, I was eagerly anticipating the Gin Blossoms concert last Thurs., Sept. 26th at The Coach House. I always loved their hit song, “Till I Hear It From You,” from the movie soundtrack of Empire Records. Upon seeing them, the chemistry and high-octane energy between the band members was intense. Robin […]
Kim Richards, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
July 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Kim Richards, a former child actress was one of the two original child stars in the ’70s Witch Mountain movies: “Escape to Witch Mountain” and “Return from Witch Mountain”. She also appeared in the 2009 remake “Race to Witch Mountain” that starred The Rock, Dwayne Johnson. During the ’70s, she appeared as a guest […]
A Little Tenderness at The Coach House with The English Beat
April 19, 2013 By 5 Comments
It didn’t take long for the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano to be filled that Saturday night, April 13th. The English Beat performed that night headed by Dave Wakeling. Dave sported a black golf shirt and black pants with a clean cut look. As he entered the stage, he tested his guitar and smiled […]
Michael Bolton releases new book, The Soul of It All: My Music, My Life
February 24, 2013 By 3 Comments
Growing up in the ‘80s and ‘90s I could not help but listen to soft rock ballads of Michael Bolton on my little cassette. In between breaks, when studying for my finals, I’d go to my casette player and play Time, Love and Tenderness and Love is a Wonderful Thing. Michael Bolton, the recipient of both American […]
The Freibrun’s 2012 Highlights
December 31, 2012 By 3 Comments
First and foremost, thank you for supporting my blog. Thanks for all your wonderful comments. We could not thank you enough for the blessings we received this year. We thank our friends, families and relatives for being part of our lives. What an awesome year this has been. Here are our 2012 highlights. School is […]
Andrew McCarthy’s Travel Memoir: The Longest Way Home – One Man’s Quest for the Courage to Settle Down
November 30, 2012 By 6 Comments
If you grew up in the ‘80s, you will never forget Andrew McCarthy who played Blane in Pretty in Pink. The teen preppy heartthrob who also starred in seminal films such as St. Elmo’s Fire, Mannequin, Less Than Zero, The Joy Luck Club and the classic Weekend at Bernie’s is also a well-regarded travel journalist […]
Totally ’80s concert at the Hollywood Bowl (Bow Wow Wow, The Motels, Psychedelic Furs and the Go-Go’s)
October 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
So where were you when the songs from Bow Wow Wow, The Motels, Psychedelic Furs and the Go-Go’s became radio smashes. Furr Shurr, you were reminiscing “the moment” when you were young and carefree. The Totally ’80s concert at the Hollywood Bowl was an explosion of nostalgia and undoubtedly the best era of pop music […]
Duran Duran, The Wild Boys Still Shine
August 14, 2012 By 5 Comments
I was a witness to one of the greatest comeback concert of the ‘80s iconic figures, Duran Duran at the Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa, CA. Simon Le Bon clad in a British flag jacket with white pants and black shirt still looked handsomely good. As the superstar British group entered the stage, the audience […]
A Trip to Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum Hollywood
July 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The family and I decided to go to Hollywood one Saturday to redeem the free tickets I won to Madame Tussaud’s Hollywood. Frankly dear, going to Hollywood from south OC is a challenge. Put together the traffic and three doppelganger ages of 3, 6 and 9 for 1 1/2 hours. Imagine hearing, “where we going,” […]
Hello 80’s and 90’s Pop Culture Buffs!
July 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Hello pop culture buffs. This is Ruchel and I’ve been interested in pop culture since I was in first grade. I remember vividly in the 70’s, my mom, cousins and I were glued on the tube for every episode of The Six Million Dollar Man, The Bionic Woman, Wonder Woman, Invisible Man,and Charlie’s Angels. I […]
