MODERN ENGLISH Sunday, June 26, 2022, at 8:00 PM Ticket Price: RaueNOW Membership: $18.90 – $23.10 Standard: $27.00 – $33.00 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 was 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. —— Don’t forget to become a RaueNow Member to save up to 30% on 2 of your tickets! Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Processing Fee – A $3 per ticket charge for all purchasing to support the software that enables online ticket sales. Facility Fee – A $6 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historical venue. For more information, please visit rauecenter.org. Raue Center requires masks for all patrons ages 2+. Patrons ages 12+ are required to provide proof of full vaccination status OR proof of a negative COVID test within 72 hours of attending indoor shows or events at Raue Center. Please visit https://www.rauecenter.org/covid/ for details. Questions? Please contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.org. Raue Center for the Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.