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Tom Bailey

1 concert

Tom Bailey released his debut solo album Science Fiction in 2018 on his Mikrokosmos label. Formerly of Thompson Twins, who played Live Aid and scored No. 1 US Dance hits including Lies, Hold Me Now and In the Name of Love.

Bow Wow Wow

3 concerts

London new wave band formed in 1980 by Malcolm McLaren with teenage singer Annabella Lwin. Scored U.K. Top Ten hits with "Go Wild in the Country" and "I Want Candy" (U.S. #62). Released two albums: See Jungle! (1981) and When the Going Gets Tough (1983).

Modern English

4 concerts

Formed in Colchester, England, Modern English rose from post-punk to new wave. Signed to 4AD after self-releasing a first single on Limp Records, they gained attention from BBC DJ John Peel. Their 1982 album After the Snow includes “I Melt With You.”

The Romantics

1 concert

Formed on Detroit’s east side in 1977, power pop band the Romantics are best known for “That’s What I Like About You.” Their gold album In Heat (1983) spawned Top Ten hits “Talking in Your Sleep” and “One in a Million.”

Men Without Hats

19 concerts

New wave electro-pop/synth-pop pioneers Men Without Hats are led by founding members Ivan and Colin Doroschuk, with Sho Murray since 2016. Best known for The Safety Dance and Pop Goes The World, both inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Thomas Dolby

4 concerts

British synth-pop/new wave artist Thomas Dolby (born Thomas Morgan Robertson) is known for “She Blinded Me with Science” and “Hyperactive.” He wrote “New Toy” for Lene Lovich and produced Whodini’s million-selling rap single “Magic’s Wand.”

The Plimsouls

Formed in Los Angeles in 1978, the Plimsouls blended rootsy guitar rock with a punk edge. Led by singer/songwriter Peter Case, they’re known for power pop classics "A Million Miles Away" (Valley Girl), "Zero Hour" and "Hush, Hush."