The New WAVE Lounge

01/31/2026

01/13/2024

https://youtu.be/e3-5YC_oHjE?si=HpZ_Si-s658UhHj0

70 is now well behind me. I spend a lot of time reviewing my life. When l think of my most cherished moments, l remember my DJs Kirk Kelsey, Rick Ficarelli... Also my bartenders Mark, Dolores... My Floormen John V., the Gockerel brothers, Roger...And of course my favorite Bar Back...Casper. And then, there are the endless faces of our "New Wavers" and "Punk Rockers", whose faces come to visit me regularly in my dreams.
But after the NWL, I worked in Development of Commercial and Residential properties in Colorado, Canada and Ukraine, owned a SoCal Limo Biz and worked as a Car Sales Marketing Director.
So now, I'm looking out upon the Mojave Desert, trying to sum up my life in an honest, non self-serving, or pretentious manner. However, no matter what I have done, what I am am doing, I still realize that...I still haven't found what I've been looking for. And I am so glad that I haven't. I love each and every one of you. Thanks to you, l will never be alone.
Stay strong. Stay healthy.
Don.❤️

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10/13/2023

Hey guys, Joey here! Myself and Chris Potash have a book coming out about the 80s original music scene in SFLA. We’ll be launching at the Miami Book Fair in November. Love to say hi and catch up if you’re in the area!

HZB-021 224 pages 1st EDITION of 600 copies ISBN: 979-8-9881170-2-5 SHIPPING OCTOBER 2023

05/13/2023

Got together with Roman in Vegas. First time in 3 years. We kept looking at one another, thinking, "Who IS this old guy impersonating my brother"?
We played old NWL hits right off FB for hours, recollecting...
Hope you are all well.
Don

04/02/2023

https://youtu.be/uejh-bHa4To

Til Tuesday's official music video for 'Voices Carry'. Click to listen to Til Tuesday on Spotify: http://smarturl.it/TilTuesdaySpotify?IQid=TilTVCAs featured...

03/20/2023

WOW! Didn't expect this from the lads. Thank you.🌻♥️🌻

SLAVA UKRAINYI!
HEROYAM SLAVA!!!
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The brave people of Ukraine are fighting for their freedom -- and for ours -- in the face of unspeakable violence and an unjust invasion. More than 4 million...

03/07/2023

Great photo of Debbie & Draco courtesy of our good dude Barry S. Anderson

09/21/2022

I was talking with my 7 yr old grandson. He asked me what New Wave Music was and what did it sound like. I explained that this pre-80's hit typified the sound for me with its energy and tempo of our beloved music. What was the one song YOU identified with New Wave Music???

The Jags with "Back Of My Hand" from Evening Standards 1980

09/04/2022

Yes, I'm still alive. So is Roman.
Casper was trying to reach us,
not knowing if we croaked or,
not. I'm spending time down in
Southern Nevada and Vancouver,
Canada. Take care everyone!
Don Martin
❤️
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07/26/2022

Repost from Mr Charlie Pickett::
Late ‘80 or early ‘81, the first time Eddie O’Brien, Galway, Salton, and I played together. New Wave Lounge on Fort Liquordale beach. May be Joey Maya in the foreground. Maybe the back of Camp’s head too.

Photo by Denise Miranda-Costa. 😊
Charlie Pickett

07/22/2022

An old New Wave Lounge ad sharing space with some band. Every heard of these guys?

03/20/2022

The land of my parents, their Culture, their Language, their History are on the line.
KYIV IS CALLING!!!

https://youtu.be/xWQUkRKqp2E