Howard Jones: Things Can Only Get Better Tour

Featuring Howard Jones, Wang Chung, The English Beat, and Modern English. Hosted by Richard Blade

The biggest 80s event of the year!

HOWARD JONES
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.” 

WANG CHUNG
Wang Chung came out of the post-punk, New Wave scene in the UK, going on to achieve global success, selling millions of records. Throughout their 40 year career they have released 6 albums and 2 Greatest Hits compilations. 

THE ENGLISH BEAT
The English Beat is a band with an energetic mix of musical styles and a sound like no other. The band’s unique sound has allowed it to endure for nearly four decades and appeal to fans, young and old, all over the world. 

MODERN ENGLISH
Modern English, formed in Colchester, England, remains one of the defining bands of the post-punk era, with their original core lineup of Robbie Grey (vocals) and Michael Conroy (bass), intact since 1977. 

RICHARD BLADE
Richard Blade is one of the most popular and best-known DJs in America, and hosts a dailyradio show on both SiriusXM 1st Wave Ch. 33 and middays on KCBS, Jack FM.

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Fraze Pavilion

Howard Jones: Things Can Only Get Better Tour is taking place at Fraze Pavilion, which is located at 695 Lincoln Park Boulevard in Kettering. Fraze Pavilion - Fraze Pavilion is southwest Ohio’s premiere neighborhood outdoor entertainment venue, where we celebrate “Summer’s Best Live Music Under the Stars” ever since Marvin Hamlisch christened the 4300-seat amphitheater in 1991