Being an ’80s fanatic, I was eagerly anticipating the ABC concert debut at The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano. It was Father’s Day that night, so it was a full day of celebration. I planned to bring my whole family to this concert ever since I learned they were playing. I decided my kids should […]
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 […]
Up Close with Debbie Gibson
January 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Debbie Gibson, the phenomenal teen idol of the ‘80s who gave us the hits Only In My Dreams and Electric Youth is still lookin’ svelte and gorgeous after 25 years. I grew up dancing to Debbie’s hits and dressing up like her in my teens – blue denim shorts and jacket paired with boy shoes […]
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 […]
Molly Ringwald Presented Her First Fiction Book “When It Happens To You” at Live Talks LA
September 18, 2012 By 9 Comments
If you were a teenager or a tween in the ’80s you would know Molly Ringwald. Ringwald is the quintessential ’80s teen icon and a modern beauty. Known for starring in John Hughes ‘ classic films, Sixteen Candles, Pretty in Pink and The Breakfast Club she has also appeared on Broadway in Cabaret and Sweet […]
Christopher Cross Headlined Celebrity Event at Pageant of the Masters Festival of Arts 2012
September 1, 2012 By 3 Comments
It was the last Saturday of August, also the most anticipated event of Pageant of the Masters Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach, CA. Art connoisseurs and regular visitors were waiting this moment where they witness a triple treat – an annual celebrity event, concert sponsored by Acura and Kost 103.5, and the theatrical celebration […]
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 […]
