A fan passed on the word that 80s stars Wang Chung have announced a new tour in support of their forthcoming double hits release, Abducted By The '80's [release date not provided]. The 2010 tour will begin at The Galaxy Theater in Santa Ana, CA on June 11th and finish at Sellersville Theater in Sellersville, PA on July 10th
"Abducted By The '80's," is comprised of a double CD package. CD One, also known as "Wang," consists of the band's biggest hits, including re-recorded versions of "Everybody Have Fun Tonight," "Dance Hall Days," "Let's Go" and an acoustic version of "To Live and Die in LA,"
CD Two, or "Chung," features brand new material. The lead track, "Rent Free" is an homage to the band's history of catchy pop tunes with "Stargazing" and "London Orbital" also connecting to that legacy.
During the interim of the post Wang Chung era, founders Nick Feldman and Jack Hues have certainly maintained busy schedules. In 1995, Nick co-wrote "I Am A Man," with Suggs, (lead singer of the group, Madness) for the film remake of the hit British television series, The Avengers. The song became a top UK hit. Feldman then went on to an A&R position at Warner UK and later, head of A&R for Sony Europe / Sony BMG, signing Bullet For My Valentine, amongst others.
Jack Hues worked on various soundtracks in the 1990's, including the William Friedkin film, The Guardian. He later teamed up with Tony Banks (Genesis) to form the one-off group, Strictly Inc. The band released a self-titled album in 1995. Following this, Hues formed the hybrid-jazz unit, The Quartet. They recorded two albums, Illuminated (2007) and Shattering (2008). Both CDs were released through producer, Chris Hughes' (Paul McCartney, Peter Gabriel) label, Helium.
Interest in "Abducted By The '80s," arose as the result of Wang Chung's featured involvement in the "Regeneration Tour" with British pop act, ABC. Since then, Feldman and Hues have been honing material for the new CD.
Tour Schedule:
Friday, June 11, 2010 Santa Ana, CA - Galaxy Theater
Saturday, June 12, 2010 Redondo Beach, CA - Brixton
Sunday, June 13, 2010 Woodland Hills, CA - Lou Bredlow Pavilion FREE SHOW
Monday, June 14, 2010 OFF
Tuesday, June 15, 2010 OFF
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 Phoenix, AZ - Skye
Thursday, June 17, 2010 San Diego - Anthology
Friday, June 18, 2010 SF - Slims
Saturday, June 19, 2010 Portland - Doug Fir Lounge
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010 Seattle - El Corazon
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 OFF
Wednesday, June 23, 2010 OFF
Thursday, June 24, 2010 Oshkosh, WI - Waterfest - Leach Amphitheatre FREE SHOW
Friday, June 25, 2010 Chicago, IL - CANS Stage - Chicagofest FREE SHOW
Saturday, June 26, 2010 Milwaukee Summerfest
Sunday, June 27, 2010 Detroit, MI - Magic Bag
Monday, June 28, 2010 Pittsburgh, PA - Rex Theater
Tuesday, June 29, 2010 OFF
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 Akron, OH - Musica
Thursday, July 01, 2010 Buffalo, NY - Sunset Bay Beach Club
Friday, July 02, 2010 Kokomo, IN - Hayes Apperton Festival
Saturday, July 03, 2010 Cleveland, OH - The Winchester
Sunday, July 04, 2010
Monday, July 05, 2010
Tuesday, July 06, 2010 TBA
Wednesday, July 07, 2010 NYC - BB Kings
Thursday, July 08, 2010 Wolf Den / Mohegan Sun Casino, CT
Friday, July 09, 2010 Boston, MA - Showcase Live
Saturday, July 10, 2010 Sellersville, PA - Sellersville Theatre