LAS VEGAS– Pop Goes The 80’s will take to the Orleans Arena on Saturday, September 20, 2024. Six star-studded bands will come together to transport audiences back to the ‘80s, including A Flock of Seagulls, Wang Chung, Naked Eyes, The Escape Club, When in Rome and Tommy Tutone.
Grammy Award-winning band, A Flock of Seagulls, played a significant role in shaping the music scene of the ‘80s. The group, comprised of members Mike Score, Ali Score, Frank Maudsley, and Paul Reynolds, achieved great success on the charts during the early part of their career with hit singles like “I Ran (So Far Away)” and “The More You Live, the More You Love.” Their instrumental track “D.N.A.” also earned them a Grammy Award.
Wang Chung, London-based duo consisting of Nick Feldman and Jack Hues, has been a prominent new wave group for nearly forty years. They have created many enduring hits, such as the well-known 1989 song “Everybody Have Fun Tonight.” Their music has been prominently featured in various films, video games, and television series, showcasing their enduring impact on the music industry.
Naked Eyes gained popularity in the early ‘80s through the collaboration of Pete Bryne and Rob Fisher. Drawing inspiration from ‘60s vocalists, they recorded a rendition of Burt Bacharach and Hal David's “Always Something There To Remind Me,” which quickly resonated with fans. Subsequently, the duo continued to release music that garnered airplay on U.S. radio stations and secured a frequent spot on MTV.
Formed in 1983, The Escape Club is an English pop rock band that has since topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart, earned RIAA gold status in the United States, and produced five studio albums. The band rose to prominence with their 1988 hit, “Wild Wild West,” and later found success in 1991 with “I’ll Be There.” Following their disbandment in 1992, the group reunited for their first full band performance in 2019 during the U.S. tour Lost 80s Live.
An English synth-pop/new wave band, When In Rome was initially formed by singers Clive Farrington and Andrew Mann, along with keyboardist Michael Floreale. Their most famous track, “The Promise,” reached the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1988. The group has had successful shows in the USA and South America, and they are currently touring and working on new music.
Tommy Tutone is a power pop band led by vocalist Tommy Heath and guitarist Jim Keller. Their debut 1980 single “Angel Say No” made it to the American Top 40, but it was their 1981 hit “867-5309/Jenny” that propelled them to the top of the charts, reaching number four and earning a gold certification in early 1982. The band released their first studio album in more than twenty years, titled Beautiful Ending, in 2019.
Showtime is 7:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 12 and can be purchased online at www.orleansarena.com.
About Orleans Arena
The Orleans Arena, a facility of Boyd Gaming Corporation and partner of the Las Vegas Raiders, is celebrating 20 years since opening its doors to the public. Serving as one of the nation’s leading multi-purpose sports and entertainment facilities, the arena has hosted more than 3,500 publicly ticketed events over the last two decades. The venue has become home to various Olympic championship events, including World Wrestling, Men’s Curling and US Figure Skating, alongside NCAA basketball conference tournaments, touring concerts, family shows, motorsports and more. For more information, visit www.orleansarena.com/ or connect on Facebook, X and Instagram. Complete details on entertainment options at Boyd Gaming’s Las Vegas properties are available at www.boydgaming.com/explore/entertain.
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