Howard Jones Austin Tickets - ACL Live at The Moody Theater

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The English Beat

12 concerts

Formed in Birmingham, England in 1979, The Beat became an influential British Two Tone Ska band. Blending soul, reggae, pop, and punk, they created an infectious dance rhythm promoting love and unity. Dave Wakeling later kept the group alive, touring globally as The English Beat.

Howard Jones

9 concerts

Born in Hythe, England, synth-pop pioneer Howard Jones shaped 80s new wave with hits like "New Song," "What Is Love?," and "Things Can Only Get Better." Renowned for philosophical songwriting and pioneering synthesizers, he performed at Live Aid and sold millions of albums. His discography includes Dialogue (2022) and Piano Composed Spirio (2025), and he has collaborated with artists such as BT.

Richard Blade

British-American Richard Blade, from Torquay, England, is an iconic radio, TV, and film personality. Celebrated for his influential KROQ-FM DJ career, he popularized 1980s new wave music, championing bands like Duran Duran and Depeche Mode. Blade, an author and host of music shows, holds a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and received awards including The Golden Microphone.

Wang Chung

London new wave band Wang Chung formed in the late '70s, initially as Huang Chung. Known for mid-'80s US hits, the group featured Jack Hues, Nick Feldman, and Darren Costin. Their major success came with the 1986 album Mosaic, which spawned the hits Everybody Have Fun Tonight and Let's Go.

Malik English

Brooklyn, NYC Trinidadian/Nigerian/Canadian artist-producer blending genres with raw vulnerability; played SXSW, Apollo, SOB’s; featured in Beyoncé’s Black Is King.