A Mod Revival - The English Beat
Not many bands can split up and have its members start multiple bands that take the original sound and morph it into something big. That’s what the English Beat did, and they are coming to 9:30 Club in Washington, DC.
After breaking up in 1983, members of The English Beat, or as they are known in Britain, The Beat, went on to form General Public, Fine Young Cannibals and Big Audio Dynamite.
But the member’s roots remained deeply infused with ska, punk, reggae and soul.
Having had several mainstream and underground hits, such as “Can’t Get Used to Losing You,” “Mirror in the Bathroom,” and a super fast ska version of the Motown classic, “Tears of a Clown”, launched them into the underground college music scene.
The English Beat only recorded three records, but two reached #3 on the UK charts.
Here’s a couple of my favorite Beat tunes.
“Tears of a Clown”
From 1982, “Save it for Later”.
The English Beat, Kinky and RX Bandits
9:30 Club
815 V Street, NW
Washington, DC (map it)
202-393-0930
Dates and Times - Saturday, Mar. 1, 2008 - doors open at 7:30.
Tickets - $25.00 and are available online.
Nearest Metro Subway Station - U Street - Green line. Use the Vermont Ave. exit. then a 1-block walk
Parking - Park at the monitored lot on 9th St. for $10.00, but it fills early, or use the free lot across from the front door. Street and other paid garage parking is available in the neighborhood.
Images - Band’s website
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