So some of you may recall i am a big 80's music fan, especially the UK stuff. I posted some cool images from a live CD i did the photography for last year. The artist is Midge Ure, best known for his run with Brit band Ultravox, and he was the author and organizer of Band Aid, "Do they Know Its Christmas". In any case, i am friends with his USA agent, and he is doing a 80's tour along with Howard Jones, the Thompson Twins, China Crisis, and Katrina (and the waves). He has a down day on 8/20, and long story short, i am hosting a backyard concert with him performing for 50 lucky guests. While Midge is the only performer, several other of the above mentioned talent will be joining most likely so there might be some cool spontaneity happening too. Here is a link to my picture thread of his last album, and some links to some of his better known material. Its a very cool and surreal opportunity for me, and a little bright spot after a really rough and py year. If anyone here is a fan or has interest in coming, just drop me a line and let me know, i still have a few slots open.
http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?35609-Live-concert-pics-are-now-an-official-CD-release-(Photo-credit)&highlight=midge+ure
This is from the Prince's Trust concert, playing with Eric Clapton, Elton John, Phil Collins, Paul Mcartney and many others.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4SqwiZ6sFo
Midge in his Metal days with Thin Lizzy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqAh7EGFev4
My fave Ultravox track with him fronting:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPxEyzsecQw
Best solo song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWNSF47vouY
And of course "Do they know its Christmas"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjQzJAKxTrE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2gp0K0Sxok
Congrats man!
From my home show 8/20/14
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These are from a performance the night before at the Iridium Jazz club
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Iridium Continued:
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That's awesome David :D Looks like a good time had by all that attended.