Legendary singer, songwriter, and keyboardist Howard Jones soon hits stages across North America this summer with ABC and special guest Haircut 100. The tour starts in Redmond, Washington, on August 14, and it concludes on Long Island, New York, on Sept. 6. The tour includes a date at TempleLive at the Athenaeum on Wednesday, August 28.
The show features a dazzling array of beloved hit songs, sure to delight any ’80s alternative music fan. The event is made even more special by the return of Haircut 100, who will be playing to North American audiences for the first time in 40+ years with their original band line-up.
Of the exceptional tour, Howard Jones commented, “I’m very excited to be hitting the road with my friends ABC and Haircut 100. Our audiences can look forward to some seriously top tunes night after night! Bring your celebratory selves to the party.”
ABC frontman Martin Fry stated, “ABC in the USA. Very excited to hit the road alongside Howard Jones and Haircut 100 for an electrifying summer tour across the USA! Get ready for an unforgettable musical journey as we bring the hits to stages nationwide. Let’s make memories and rock the house together!”
Haircut 100’s Nick Heyward added, “Ever since our last tour in 1982 we’ve been pining to play in North America again, so this is a dream come true for us. Come down early and get your dancing shoes on, because there’s a lot of catching up to do.”
Watch the official music video for “New Song” by Howard Jones on YouTube:
Watch the official music video for “Poison Arrow” by ABC on YouTube:
Watch the official music video for “Love Plus One” by Haircut 100 on YouTube:
Electronic music pioneer Howard Jones has been a constant presence on the international touring scene for the past four decades, playing live in a number of different configurations including intimate solo shows and dates with his full high-tech band set-up. He first burst upon the contemporary music scene in 1983, with his very English songwriting and pioneering synthesizers with “New Song.”
His first two albums HUMAN’S LIB and DREAM INTO ACTION were worldwide hits. HUMAN’S LIB reached No. 1 in 1984 in the UK and featured the hits “New Song,” and “What Is Love?” In 1985, Jones released the follow-up, DREAM INTO ACTION, which quickly became a Top 10 Platinum album in the United States and featured the smashes: “Things Can Only Get Better,” “Life In One Day,” “No One Is To Blame,” and “Like To Get To Know You Well.”
Howard is joined by his longtime stellar backing band: Nick Beggs (bass), Robin Boult (guitar), and Robbie Bronnimann (keyboards and tech).
Visit Howard Jones’ website for full tour dates.
Howard Jones
ABC featuring Martin Fry
W/ Haircut 100
TempleLive at the Athenaeum
Wednesday, August 28
Doors @5:30pm
$65-$88/
$205-$330 VIP
All ages