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UB40

52 concerts

Formed in Birmingham in 1978 by friends from Moseley, UB40 became the world’s most successful reggae band, selling 100+ million records and spending 11 years on UK album charts. Their 2023 album UB45 hit the UK top 5.

EXTC

6 concerts

EXTC, formed by XTC's original drummer Terry Chambers, brings the influential British new wave and art-rock band's catalog to live audiences. Originating in 2020, the project, approved by XTC frontman Andy Partridge, performs classics like "Making Plans for Nigel" and "Senses Working Overtime." The band features Steve Hampton and Terry Lines. A live album became available, and new material is developed. EXTC is celebrated for its energetic performances of the XTC songbook.

Sister Sledge

6 concerts

North Philadelphia sibling vocal group Sister Sledge broke through in the disco era with 1979’s We Are Family and the anthemic title track, a platinum, chart-topping, Grammy-nominated hit. Known for dancefloor classics like He’s the Greatest Dancer and Lost in Music.

Ali Campbell

2 concerts

Birmingham, England-born pop-reggae singer/guitarist Ali Campbell (Alistair Campbell) was lead vocalist of UB40, known for covers like Red Red Wine and (I Can’t Help) Falling in Love with You. Solo albums Big Love and Running Free hit the UK Top Ten.

The Boomtown Rats

2 concerts

Formed in Dun Laoghaire near Dublin in 1975, Irish rock band the Boomtown Rats mixed punk and new wave. They scored multiple U.K. hits, including the No. 1 singles Rat Trap and I Don't Like Mondays, and released Citizens of Boomtown (2020).

From The Jam

7 concerts

From The Jam, formed in 2006 by original Jam members Rick Buckler and Bruce Foxton with Russell Hastings, carries on the mod revival and punk rock legacy. They are known for electrifying performances of The Jam's hits like "Going Underground" and "Town Called Malice," and have also released albums such as "Smash the Clock."

Altered Images

2 concerts

Altered Images, led by iconic frontwoman Clare Grogan, are new wave stars who won NME’s Best New Act and scored 1980s Top 10 hits including Happy Birthday, I Could Be Happy and Don’t Talk To Me About Love. Collaborators include Stephen Lironi and Bernard Butler.

The Real Thing

5 concerts

Formed in 1970 in Toxteth, Liverpool, The Real Thing are Britain’s longest-established soul band. Known for hits You To Me Are Everything, Can’t Get By Without You and Can You Feel the Force, plus 1977’s Children of the Ghetto.

Jason Donovan

Australia-born, London-based Jason Donovan rose to fame in "Neighbors" with Kylie Minogue, leading to a hit music career with UK #1s and roles in major musicals and films. Known for "Especially for You" & "Any Dream Will Do".

Sonia

Born Liverpool, England; SAW pop singer/actress (Bread). UK #1 “You’ll Never Stop Me Loving You”; hits incl “Only Fools”; Eurovision UK rep; collab Big Fun.