Abducted by the 80's with The Motels, Wang Chung, and more

Jun 7, 2024 at 8:00 PM · Des Plaines Theatre, Des Plaines, IL Des Plaines Theatre, Des Plaines, IL

Jun 7

Past Concert

LineUp

The Motels

12 concerts

Martha Davis, from Berkeley, joined The Motels, hitting it big with hits like "Only the Lonely" and "Suddenly Last Summer." The band achieved gold record status with their unique sound. After brief breakup, Davis went solo and later reformed The Motels.

Wang Chung

19 concerts

London's Wang Chung, originally Huang Chung, soared in the '80s US music scene with hits like "Everybody Have Fun Tonight" & "Dance Hall Days." Known for new wave style, they focused on the US market, collaborating with major labels like Arista & Geffen.

Men Without Hats

1 concert

Men Without Hats, new wave pioneers, led by the Doroschuks & joined by Sho Murray & Sahara Sloan, continue their synth-pop legacy. Known for "The Safety Dance" & global tours, they've recently had hits inducted into the Canadian Songwriter's Hall of Fame.