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Last year, the feel good show of the summer for me at Pier Six was Daryl Hall and John Oates. It seemed like everyone came. Old fans of the band, new fans of the band…hipsters, hip city bands; you name it they came out in droves for a taste of the old (and good) and, well, presumably because Hall and Oates’ songs have stood the test of time. We’ll see, but if I had to guess which show this summer may strike that same nostalgia chord, I’d guess INXS. Yes, I know there is the one monster difference that INXS is not as we remember them given that singer Michael Hutchence is sadly no longer with us. That being said, there seems to be a groundswell around the band. Their new album, featuring a host of high profile guest spots re-making their biggest hits has already produced a #1 single; Rob Thomas’ take on Original Sin. “It” artist Adele has already announced her intentions to cover the ballad “Never Tear Us Apart” on her next record and, like Hall and Oates, there seems to be a new generation of fans who are returning to, or just discovering, the band. Here’s to hoping that this show is just as well attended and just as well received – either way, I bet it’s going to be fun.