Citing “unforeseen circumstances… beyond our control,” reunited post-punk/New Wave rockers Modern English canceled a five-date tour of the band’s native U.K. that was to have taken place this week, and instead announced a trio of concerts in Florida later this month. The band says “plans are already in motion to organize a new 2013 U.K. tour.”
The group — original members Robbie Grey (vocals), Gary McDowell (guitar), Mick Conroy (bass) and Stephen Walker (keyboards), plus guitarist Steven Walker and drummer Ric Chandler — was to have played Leeds, Glasgow, Manchester, Bristol and London beginning this past Wednesday. Instead, Modern English will now play shows Sept. 28-30 in Miami, Orlando and Jacksonville.
Modern English tour dates:
UNITED KINGDOM
Sept. 5: Cockpit, Leeds, UK
Sept. 6: Classic Grand, Glasgow, UK
Sept. 7: Academy, Manchester, UK
Sept. 8: Fleece, Bristol, UK
Sept. 9: Dingwalls, London, UK
UNITED STATES:
Sept. 28: Grand Central, Miami, FL
Sept. 29: 98.9 WMMO Downtown Free Concert Series, Orlando, FL
Sept. 30: JaxLive at Jack Rabbits, Jacksonville, FL
PREVIOUSLY ON SLICING UP EYEBALLS
- Modern English recording new album, playing handful of U.S., U.K. dates this summer
- Video: Modern English at The Abbey in Orlando, Fla., 9/21/11 — full concert
- Free MP3: Modern English re-records ‘I Melt With You’ (again), sets short U.S. tour
- Modern English releases ‘Blister EP,’ sets 8-date North American tour this month
- Modern English reunites for short North American tour this summer
- Modern English preps ‘Soundtrack,’ issuing ‘Stop Start’ on CD for first time
