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THE NU WAVE – THE ULTIMATE 80s EXPERIENCE

February 7, 2025 @ 8:00 pm

Take a trip back in time to the greatest decade in music history! Introducing The Nu Wave, an extraordinary multimedia experience that goes above and beyond a mere cover band. Have you ever wished you’d have seen some of the biggest bands from the 80s? Well, with members hailing from renowned 80s bands When In Rome, Ultravox, and The Cult. prepare to be transported back to that decadent decade for a night of non-stop entertainment including hits from David Bowie, Depeche Mode, Tears for Fears and many more. The 80’s witnessed an extraordinary British Invasion in the world of music. Bands like Duran Duran, U2, and Simple Minds dominated the airwaves, and that’s precisely what this extraordinary night of music focuses on—English New Wave classics. With their captivating retro-inspired video wall and our musicians’ first-hand experience of the 80’s music scene, The Nu Wave guarantees an unparalleled 80’s experience that you will never forget.  

Band members consist of Tony Fennell (British producer, writer, and musician  from Birmingham, UK.  In the early 90s, he was recruited as the new lead singer and co-writer for the band Ultravox. He has toured extensively throughout the US and Europe with bands that include Simple Minds, Go West, James Brown, and many more. Tony has extensive writing and recording credits and has scored Gold and Platinum albums whilst writing for artists in the UK. Off stage, he is a writer and producer for many US television shows, including work for: Disney, NBC, and ABC), Michael Floreale (Founding member of the Manchester, UK band, When In Rome. He co-wrote the band’s classic 80’s hit, “The Promise”, and as When In Rome’s keyboard player and programmer, he has performed in venues all over the world. Michael has toured with many iconic 80’s bands including Devo, The Psychedelic Furs, A Flock Of Seagulls and many more. Away from live performances, Michael is a producer and Emmy award winning composer for TV and film), and Les Warner (The heart of the 80’s music scene from the get-go, most notably he was drummer for The CULT for which he earned Double Platinum status. He has toured and recorded with – Johnny Thunders, The Waterboys, Julian Lennon, Peter Green -Fleetwood Mac, Ronnie Montrose -Bow Wow Wow- and even Spinal Tap. He was also the resident drummer for the following shows in Vegas: Erotica (Rio), Raiding The Rock Vault (Hard Rock Casino), and Tenors Of Rock (Planet Hollywood).

Venue

Des Plaines Theatre
1476 Miner St
Des Plaines, 60016 United States
Phone
+1 224-354-2333
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