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ABC’s XYZ U.K. tour – London Palladium

ABC’s XYZ tour comes to the London Palladium Theater

The XYZ tour continues at the London Palladium Theater on Saturday November 4th.

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TICKETS ON SALE 10AM FRIDAY 31 MARCH

Following an incredible 12 months including a critically acclaimed new album and nationwide sell out shows, ABC have announced a brand new UK tour for November performing all their greatest hits.  This new full band show will also see them being joined by non-other than Kid Creole and The Coconuts.

Of the new tour Martin Fry said: “ Here’s an opportunity to open up the ABC songbook and journey through all the hits. Lexicon to Lexicon. ABC to XYZ. See you there. ”

ABC were formed in Sheffield in the 1980’s when they decided they wanted fuse the world of disco funk with their own unique post punk vision.  ABC’s debut album ‘The Lexicon Of Love’ (‘82) went to No 1 and sold over a million records.  To date ABC have released 8 studio albums: ‘The Lexicon Of Love’ (’82), ‘Beauty Stab’ (’83), ‘How To Be A Zillionaire’ (’85), ‘Alphabet City’ (’87), ‘Up’ (’89), ‘Abracadabra’ (’91), ‘Skyscraping’ (’97) and ‘Traffic’ (’08). A mere 34 years since the release of their landmark debut album ABC returned with their resounding triumph “The Lexicon Of Love II’ which immediately entered into the top 5.

Joining the tour as special guests Kid Creole and The Coconuts who for over 35 years has been entertaining music lovers around the world. Kid Creole And The Coconuts was born out of the burning embers of the brilliant and trailblazing Dr Buzzard’s Original Savannah Band.

Born in the Bronx (New York), August Darnell (the Kid) is a man of multiple cultures, inclinations and personalities. His love of the big band tradition is evident: he travels with 10 musicians who all share his love of the ultimate musical tapestry. Their live shows have become the stuff of legend. ‘Annie I’m not your Daddy’, ‘Stool Pigeon’, ‘I’m a Wonderful thing, Baby’, ‘Endicott’, ‘My Male Curiosity’ and many more memorable tunes are guaranteed to make you shake your body. On joining the tour Kid Creole said:

“When I listen to the music of ABC, I am reminded of good times and delicious poison arrows. It is an honor to share the stage with Martin Fry. Music lovers, get ready for a funky good time! Hachachacha!”

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Kid’s son Youngr to play NYC

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The Kid’s youngest son Youngr to play the Kid’s hometown New York City this week!

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The Kid’s youngest son, artist Youngr, who is currently on tour round the U.S. is set to play Le Poisson Rouge in Manhattan this coming Thursday March 30th. He brings along his also very talented older brother Lorne Ashley who plays guitar and bass with Youngr’s band.
Youngr became known when his first hit single was released called ‘Out of My System‘. Youngr became an internet video sensation for his fabulous live performances of his songs where he builds the track in one take. He went on to get signed by Island Records who also signed Kid Creole and the Coconuts in their heyday. History repeats itself.

 

The Kid smiles from ear to ear to see his sons following in the footsteps of him and his elder brother Stony Browder.
He couldn’t be more proud.
Elder son Lorne Ashley also has a very cool band called Stony Browder Jr who regularly gig around the U.K. and Europe.
To keep up-to-date with their schedule check them out here: https://stonybrowderjr.bandcamp.com

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To check out Youngr, here are some links

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/youngrchannel

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/youngrofficial/

For tickets: https://www.songkick.com/artists/8722689-youngr

Tickets for the New York show: https://www.songkick.com/concerts/28795859-youngr-at-le-poisson-rouge

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ABC’s XYZ Tour announcement

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XYZ tour announcement

Tour announcement!!!! We are very excited to announce that Kid Creole and the Coconuts will be appearing as Special Guests on ABC’s XYZ tour this coming November.
Martin Fry, August Darnell and their bands will be coming to a venue near you as they travel up and down the U.K. playing some fabulous venues.
Tickets go on sale this coming Friday when the link will be active http://gigst.rs/ABC

For tickets you can call: gigsandtours.com 0844 811 0051 / ticketmaster.co.uk 0844 826 2826

For VIP packages go to sjm-vip.com

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ABC are an English new wave and synth-pop band that formed in Sheffield in 1980. Their classic line-up consisted of lead singer Martin Fry, keyboardist and guitarist Mark White, saxophonist Stephen Singleton and drummer David Palmer.

ABC developed from an earlier band, Vice Versa, and established themselves as part of the New Romantic movement, with Fry being famed for his gold lamé suit. Their 1982 debut album, The Lexicon of Love, was a UK number-one and they achieved ten UK and five US Top 40 hit singles between 1981 and 1990. The band, now essentially singer Fry solo, continue to tour and released their ninth studio album, The Lexicon of Love II, in 2016.

A few words from the Kid about the upcoming tour…..

“When I listen to the music of ABC, the look of love comes upon my face. I am reminded of good times and delicious poison arrows. It is an honor to share the stage with Martin Fry and the lads. The New Wave will always be New. Music lovers, get ready for a funky good time! Hachachacha!”

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Let’s Rock Southampton! 2017

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Let’s Rock Southampton! 2017

We are delighted to announce that Let’s Rock Southampton! returns to Southampton Common for the fouth year running, on Saturday 8th July 2017. With a fabulous line-up of artists to bring you the very best of the 80s, and an action packed day of general 80s madness, there is plenty to do for everyone at this Family Friendly Festival!

Let’s Rock! has been leading the way for quality, family-friendly 80s music festivals since 2009. Don’t miss out on this chance for a retro blast with the very best of the 80s!

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Let’s Rock Leeds! 2017

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Let’s Rock Leeds!

We are delighted to announce that Let’s Rock Leeds! returns to Temple Newsam on Saturday 17th June 2017. With a fabulous line-up of artists to bring you the very best of the 80s, and an action packed day of general 80s madness, there is plenty to do for everyone at this Family Friendly Festival!

Let’s Rock! has been leading the way for quality, family-friendly 80s music festivals since 2009.

Don’t miss out on this chance for a retro blast with the very best of the 80s.

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Tickets on sale now!!! http://letsrock.gigantic.com/lets-rock-leeds-temple-newsam-2017-06-17-11-00

 

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New LIVE album

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New live album…………….THIS IS IT

Guys and dolls of all ages and persuasions, this is it.

Finally, the legendary KID CREOLE has launched his first official LIVE ALBUM.

Hallelujah! Celebrate! Celebrate! Dance to the Music!

The Banana Boat is filled with jubilation and satisfaction.

The name of the album? It’s KID CREOLE LIVE AT THE B-SPOT.

Why? KID CREOLE and his merry band of COCONUTS played 2 hot-to-trot concerts at a club called the B-SPOT on the French Riviera in 2014.

When THE MAN with the permanent tan and the tilted fedora and the two-toned shoes heard the recordings, he exclaimed “Damn, that shit is funky!”

Hear then, oh music lovers, the true documentation of a powerful live band at the height of their exalted reign. Long live the King.

LIVE AT THE B-SPOT is a double CD: almost 2 hours of in-your-face rhythm and blues and funk and calypso and soca and reggae and salsa and pop and good old rock and roll.

Plus, we have added a bonus track: a surprisingly honest remix of STOOL PIGEON, done by that cunning new upstart who calls himself YOUNGR. 

Needless to say, but I’ll say it anyway, if you are a CREOLIAN FAN, or just a person who appreciates real music played by real people, this album is a must-have in your collection.

The release date is December 14th, 2016. And it’s a limited edition, so hurry up!

Pre-order now and shout out loud: HACHACHACHA!

www.esquiresrecords.ecwid.com

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The double CD will be available for purchase at Wembley Arena, London on Wednesday December 14th where the band will be supporting Culture Club’s only UK tour date.

http://www.ssearena.co.uk/events/detail/culture-club

 

 

 

Special Guests for Culture Club at Wembley

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Kid Creole with Culture Club at The SSE Arena Wembley, London

Kid Creole and the Coconuts are very excited to announce they will be performing as Special Guests For Culture Club’s only UK date December Wednesday 14th at The SSE Arena Wembley, London

Click here for event info: http://www.ssearena.co.uk/events/detail/culture-club

Tickets on sale now! Call the venue on 0844 815 0815
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go to www.bookingsdirect.co.uk or call 0844 249 2222

More information about the event here: http://www.eventim.co.uk/tickets.html?fun=evdetail&doc=evdetailb&key=1746967$8786466&affiliate=3AE

 

One of the biggest bands of the ‘80s is back AND with the original line-up, playing their only UK show this year on Wednesday 14 December at The SSE Arena Wembley.

The overwhelming excitement and outstanding rave reviews garnered on their world tour have driven the group to announce a homecoming show in London where the band will perform favourites from their albums including Kissing to Be Clever and Colour By Numbers, as well as their latest album Tribes.

Known for dominating the charts worldwide with their classic hits including ‘Karma Chameleon’, ‘Do You Really Want To Hurt Me’ and ‘I’ll Tumble 4 Ya’. There is not a country in the world that doesn’t know the names of Boy George and Culture Club. The Grammy Award winners have sold in excess of 100 million singles and over 50 million albums, and were one of the biggest pop bands of the 1980s.

They achieved seven straight Top 10 hits in the UK, nine Top 10 singles in the USA and nine Top 20 singles in Australia. They had number 1 singles in over a dozen countries and multiplatinum album sales across the world, and were the first group since The Beatles to have three Top Ten hits in America from a debut album. They were also the first group in music history to have an album certified diamond in Canada. The original band line-up is Mike Craig (bass guitar), Roy Hay (guitar and keyboards), Jon Moss (drums and percussion) and flamboyant front-man Boy George (lead vocals)

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The Jam House Birmingham

Kid Creole plays the Jam House , Birmingham.

Kid Creole was the zoot-suited wise guy who crooned out hit after hit throughout the ’80s. Now Kid Creole and the Coconuts are back in the UK this Summer and playing the Jam House.

Kid, AKA August Darnell, enlivened the UK’s dance floors with such masterpieces as “Stool Pigeon”, “I’m a Wonderful Thing, Baby”, “Annie, I’m Not your Daddy”, and so many, many more.

Tonight, expect a great show with some great songs, as Kid Creole, a full band and the “oh, so sexy” trio of Coconuts, his backing vocalists.

Restaurant & Bars open from 6pm

The Show will begin from 8.30pm

Restaurant Tickets £60 – £70 for balcony tables

Dress code: 
Smart dress – no trainers, ripped denim. Shirts for gentlemen please. 21 and over.

Admission Information: 
Tickets are available online, but to reserve your table in the restaurant, please call us on: 0121 200 3030.

 

Kew the Music

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Kew the Music is a fabulous Picnic Concert held at Kew Gardens. This year the concert series runs from July 12th to the 17th.

This year’s fabulous lineup includes: Simply Red on the 12th, Will Young with special guest Billy Ocean on the 13th, Bjorn Again with special guests Kid Creole and the Coconuts on the 14th, the mighty Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra with special guests, The Corrs with special guests on the 16th and Gipsy Kings on the 17th.

Website: kewthemusic.org

Visitor information line: 020 8332 5655 (Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm)
24 hour hotline: 0844 871 8803

For tickets click here

 

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With a little help from our friends

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Indiegogo Campaign

We have launched an Indiegogo crowd funding campaign to help us reach our goal for the upcoming run this Spring at the Ellen Stewart Theatre in New York City!
Cherchez la Femme the musical – Indiegogo Campaign

With a little help from our friends we know we can achieve our goal and make this happen!!!!

CHERCHEZ LA FEMME is a musical extravaganza that tells the story of one man’s loss and another man’s gain and the powerful women who make it all possible. It explores dark themes (abandonment, sibling rivalry, unrequited love) and light themes (sexual healing, the pursuit of happiness,  the smell of success) but never without inviting you to shake your head and slap tap your toes to the infectious neo-urban-jungle grooves. The play is set in New York City and the Caribbean in the 1980’s. It’s reckless. It’s rhythmic. It’s romantic.

30 years ago Vivien Goldman interviewed me in London for a magazine called NME. My alter ego, KID CREOLE, had just released an album entitled TROPICAL GANGSTERS on the Island Records label. It was a hit. The interview lasted 3 hours and 35 minutes. A friendship was formed. 7 years ago Vivien visited me in my home in the idyllic Swedish countryside. We joked about writing a musical. The joke became a reality. The first draft of the play was written in 6 days. At first it was called I’M A WONDERFUL THING, BABY.

1 year ago Vivien met an actor named Julius Hollingsworth. She spoke to him about the musical. Julius said “Hey, I have done some work with the La Mama group in downtown Manhattan. Perhaps they would be interested in this!” Behold! Fate rears its magnificent head out of the wilderness. In the Spring of this year, a staged reading of that play (in its 7th re-write) was presented at the La Mama rehearsal space. It was now called CHERCHEZ LA FEMME. The room was packed with fans of KID CREOLE AND THE COCONUTS and DR BUZZARD’S ORIGINAL SAVANNAH BAND and with music lovers of all ages. My erstwhile manager, Tommy Mottola, even showed up. Hadn’t seen him 123 years (or so it seems)!