Show 059 / Howard Jones Interviewed by John von Ahlen
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Neon Nights Show #059 “Howard Jones Interview”
“Throw off your mental chains…”
A Metropolis Touring and David Roy Williams Presentation
Get ready for a double dose of the 1980’s smash hits as two of the era’s biggest icons. KIM WILDE & HOWARD JONES, return to Australia for a co-headlining tour. thanks to www.metropolistouring.com and David Roy Williams.
HOWARD JONES is described by AllMusic.com as “one of the defining figures of mid-’80s synth pop.” A classically trained pianist, Howard Jones applied his classical skills to synthesisers, creating a unique sound and composing a string of chart topping hits. His 1983 debut single, “New Song” peaked at number 3 in the UK singles charts – more recently “New Song” received new life when it was used in a pivotal scene in ‘Breaking Bad‘. Howard’s first two albums ‘Humans Lib‘ and ‘Dream into Action‘, brought Howard a host of hits including ‘Things Can Only Get Better‘, ‘What is Love?‘, ‘Pearl In The Shell‘, ‘Like to Get To Know You Well‘, ‘Hide And Seek‘. (performed at Live Aid), ‘Look Mama‘ and ‘No One Is To Blame‘, which reached No.1 in the US. Howard has sold over 8 million albums across the globe.”The shows take the audience on a personal trip through Howard’s 30 year music career”
This concert is a unique opportunity to see two international eighties pop icons, KIM WILDE & HOWARD JONES, performing the hits that defined a generation, live on Australian stages.
Australian Tour Dates – November 2016
Wednesday 2nd November – CANBERRA, Canberra Theatre
Friday 4th November – SYDNEY, Enmore Theatre
Saturday 5th November – BRISBANE, Eatons Hil
Sunday 6th November – GOLD COAST, Jupiters
Wednesday 9th November – SYDNEY, Rooty Hill RSL
Thursday 10th November – HOBART, Wrest Point
Friday 11th November – MELBOURNE, Palais Theatre
Saturday 12th November – ADELAIDE, The Gov
Sunday 13th November – PERTH, Astor Theatre
Tickets on sale via: http://www.metropolistouring.com/kim-wilde-howard-jones
Pre Sale: 2nd June 9am – 5th June 5pm Local time
General Sale: 6th June 9am Local time
KIM WILDE
“…with a sprawling setlist clocking in at two dozen songs, with a two hour performance… she still looks stunning and sounds amazing, and it truly had a party-like atmosphere” – Rocksubculture
“Mention Kim Wilde’s name and people’s eyes light up. The blonde singer with the siren voice and girl-next-door appeal is one of pop music’s most dazzling stars” – The Dwarf
“by the time it came to Kids In America time even the stiffest of retro deniers was up”- The Music Review
HOWARD JONES
“he best represents not just the style of music but the feelings of that era” – Rock Subculture
“a synth legend, his hit songs are undeniable pop gold and his mastery of the keyboard, impressive” – Space March
“still has what it takes to wow an audience… if he is appearing near you at any time soon, then rush without hesitation to grab a ticket” – Purple
Electronically Yours,
John von Ahlen
Saturday 7pm GMT+10 on JOY949.Tune into JOY 94.9 on your radio, or listen on your computer / mobile device by visiting www.joy.org.au/listenlive
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Official Page >> www.howardjones.com
Facebook >> www.facebook.com/howardjones/
Wikipedia >> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Jones
Twitter >> https://twitter.com/howardjones
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