Sunday, June 26, 2022, 8:00 PM
@ Raue Center For The Arts
English rock band, Modern English best remembered for their songs “I Melt with You,” “Hands Across the Sea,” and “Ink and Paper” reunite for their 40th anniversary world tour filled with fan favorites and new material in 2021!
Modern English were formed in Colchester, Essex, England, in 1977 by Robbie Grey (Vocals), Gary McDowell (Guitar), and Michael Conroy (Bass). Originally known as the Lepers, the band made their name in the burgeoning punk scene. In1981 the band’s debut full-length; “Mesh & Lace” was released by 4AD. The follow-up “After The Snow” introduced the hit “I Melt With You”. The album was especially well received in the USA and the band relocated to New York.
The original members reunited in 2009 and started to tour and work on new material. After reforming with original band members and extensive touring, Modern English released their first new album in 30 years, “Take Me To The Trees” was finally released in 2016. In 2020 The band had planned to tour and play their 40th Anniversary Tour Worldwide, but the global pandemic had different plans.
Modern English played the whole After The Snow album virtually online in its entirety throughout 2020. 2021 looks exciting, as Modern English are in the studio working on brand new material. For more information visit modernenglish.me
Supported by
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tim Paul, board president
John Jacobsen, vice president
Chuck Stevens, treasurer
Luanne Flavin, secretary
John Green
Mike Johnson
Richard Kuranda
Stacey McInerney
Jack Minsley
Rich Naponelli
Michelle Nowland
Sandra Pierce
Williams Schmiel
Regan Shepley
Steven Szalaj
Jerry Trachsler
RAUE CENTER STAFF
Richard Kuranda, executive director/founding artistic director (CEO)
Kyle Schneider, producing & operations manager
Jarrod Bainter, director of production
Meredith Schaefer, director of marketing & institutional advancement
Michele V. Knight, marketing manager
James Knight, economic development manager
Jessica Urban, RCSA education coordinator & producer/WSRep Equity Stage Manager
Alayna DeVar, education coordinator/lead instructor
Billy Seger, institutional advancement associate
Maribeth Ling, institutional advancement assistant/box office lead
Commedore Clark, audio supervisor/ production coordinator
Caroline Arana, assistant director of production
Savannah Thomas, box office associate
About Raue Center For The Arts
Raue Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts. For 20 years, they have provided quality programming – striving to make it pertinent, available, and affordable to all. As a painstakingly restored, 1920s regional showcase theatre named for its benefactor—Lucile Raue—Raue Center has attracted the finest stars, Broadway shows, musicians and artists. Named on the League of Historic American Theatres, Raue Center is one of the finest examples of restored art and decor in the nation. The 750-seat theatre, located in historic downtown Crystal Lake, Illinois, is a gathering place for our region’s citizens and has become a true destination.
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