Howard Jones recruits Wang Chung, The English Beat and Modern English for new tour

If you’re missing the music of the ’80s, there’s a new tour coming this summer that you’ll want to check out.

Howard Jones is set to headline the Things Can Only Get Better Tour, with a lineup that he’s curated. The tour, named after Jones’ 1985 top-five hit, will feature fellow British ’80s bands Wang Chung, The English Beat and Modern English.

“I dreamed of curating a tour with my favorite bands that could bring some positivity in our troubled times. I’m thrilled that this is actually happening this summer with the Things Can Only Get Better Tour,” says Jones. “I’m so excited to be touring with these amazing talents. Our aim is to bring some joy with the banging pop anthems that we all know and love.”

He adds, “”Things Can Only Get Better’ is a message of hope for a future that we can create, when we stand up for the world we want to live in. Can’t wait to see you this summer!”

The tour kicks off July 19 in Napa, California, and wraps Aug. 23 in Toronto, Canada, with more tour dates to be announced.

A complete schedule and ticket information can be found at HowardJones.com.

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