The English Beat will return to Australia and New Zealand in 2014 after sell-out shows in 2012.
The English Beat, featuring Dave Wakeling, were founders of the British ska scene of the early 80s with Madness, The Specials and The Selecter. Their hits included ‘Too Nice To Talk To’, ‘Mirror In The Bathroom’ and a ska reinvention of Smokey Robinson’s ‘Tears of a Clown’.
Dates for The English Beat from Tombowler Touring are:
Australia:
May 15, Melbourne, The Corner Hotel
May 16, Melbourne, The Caravan Club
May 17, Sydney, The Metro
May 18, Brisbane, The Zoo
May 21, Adelaide, The Gov
May 23, Perth, Rosemount Hotel
New Zealand:
May 28, Christchurch, Dux Live
May 29, Dunedin, Sammy’s Entertainment Venue
May 30, Wellington, Bodega
May 31, Auckland, The Studio
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