HOWARD JONES: Howard Jones’ career has always been about the big
picture. The singer, songwriter and keyboardist’s songs explore
universal themes including enlightenment, transcendence, and seeing
past one’s struggles in order to embrace the wider horizon
beyond it. He’s sold millions of albums and had 15 top-40 global
singles. And while his music often overflows with addictive pop hooks,
soaring vocals and creative arrangements, when you dig deeper,
you’ll find those larger perspectives embedded within. Jones
remains a household name for anyone who grew up in the ‘80s and
‘90s. Global hits including “Things Can Only Get
Better,” “No One is to Blame,” “What is
Love?” and “New Song” are permanent parts of the pop
culture tapestry of the era. Major movies and television shows
including Breaking Bad, Bumblebee, GLOW, Eddie the Eagle, Halt and
Catch Fire, and Everybody Hates Chris have featured them in recent
times. His 1984 debut album Human’s Lib and the 1985 follow-up
Dream into Action continue to transcend generations, with 2018
superdeluxe reissues on Cherry Red Records selling out based on
pre-orders alone. Special Guest MEN WITHOUT HATS: They told the world
“You can dance if you want to” 30 years ago –
and we did. A few years later they instructed that same planet –
the third – to go Pop – and we did. Men Without Hats have
been creating iconic and irresistible pop music for three decades and
have soared back with the release of their latest album, Love in the
Age of War, to be released this May. It’s no surprise that this
band has topped charts across the planet and even picked up a 1983
Grammy nomination for Best group (Culture Club won it). Men Without
Hats have been providing a hit-filled and hooky soundtrack for our
lives since the 80s and the band powers magnificently into the 21st
Century with a steady stream of jaw dropping live shows and a
fantastic new album.
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