(SynthPop / New Wave) Howard Jones - Celebration (30th Anniversary) - 2013, MP3, 320 kbps

Howard Jones was one of the pop synths idols of the mid-eighties, hitting and succeeding in the commercial side of pop, alongside the likes of Nik Kershaw. His first album ‘Human’s Lib’ went to number 1 in the UK charts – a platinum seller. Second album ‘Dream Into Action’ made No 2 and went gold. He continued to sell for a while, but the scene moved on, and Jones found himself on the outskirts of the industry. That hasn’t stopped him, he continues to record and perform, self-publishing and promoting.
It’s thirty years since Howard Jones asked us to “throw off our mental chains”; to challenge our preconceived ideas. How time flies by. And now, in celebration of this milestone Mr. Jones is here to entertain us with a tri-part set as part of a unique three-date series of shows taking place across the UK.
Tonight’s set is split into three parts. Part I is an unplugged acoustic set featuring some rarely performed tracks and B-sides. Part II – ‘Engage!’ a performance of a brand new composition for the very first time, with multimedia, new technology and audience participation. Part III – we’re back to his greatest hits including “What is Love,’ Hide and Seek,’ ‘Like to Get to Know You Well’ and of course, ‘New Song.’ And if you were going to tonight’s gig and the London show every ticket holder will receive a FREE limited edition Howard Jones 30th Anniversary CD (C3LEBRATI0N) that features a personal selection of Jones’ favourites from the past thirty years.