Howard Jones
with Wang Chung, The English Beat, Modern English, Richard Blade
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Date & TimeSunday, August 9, 20266:30 PM
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On SaleOn Sale Now
Electronic music pioneer Howard Jones has been a constant presence on the international touring scene for the past four decades, playing live in a number of different configurations including intimate solo shows and dates with his full high-tech band set-up. He first burst upon the contemporary music scene in 1983, with his very English songwriting and pioneering synthesizers with “New Song”. His first two albums HUMAN’S LIB and DREAM INTO ACTION were worldwide hits. HUMAN’S LIB reached #1 in 1984 in the UK and featured the hits “New Song,” and “What Is Love?” In 1985, Jones released the follow-up, DREAM INTO ACTION, which quickly became a Top Ten Platinum album in the United States and featured the smashes: “Things Can Only Get Better,” “Life In One Day,” “No One Is To Blame,” and “Like To Get To Know You Well.”
Howard Jones has sold upwards of 10 million albums worldwide and continues to make new music and tour the world. Jones has performed on NBC’s top-rated morning and nighttime shows respectively, Today and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. His ubiquitous hits can be heard in such high-profile television series and films such as “Stranger Things,” “Breaking Bad,” “Watchmen,” “The Carrie Diaries”, “Superstore” and “Bumblebee”. Howard Jones’ most recent album is DIALOGUE, which was released in September, 2022. DIALOGUE is the third album in a trilogy of electronic releases from Jones with multi-media project ENGAGE coming out in 2015 and studio album TRANSFORM out in 2019. DIALOGUE garnered serious coverage in outlets such as Spin, Stereogum and more.
Showtimes
Enjoy a VIP Box with premium views and comfortable seating, plus an on-site VIP server with à la carte, in-seat food and beverage available for purchase, letting you skip concession lines and never miss a beat. Note: VIP Boxes must be purchased in increments of 2.
Elevate your Ascend Amphitheater experience. Enjoy a private cash bar, air conditioning, and private restrooms — plus easy entry through the VIP gate to the left of the box office. Note: Show ticket must be purchased separately.
No need to beat the rush to rent your lawn chair. Reserve your lawn chair in advance for the best deal! Note: Show ticket must be purchased separately.
Spread out and relax on the lawn with a blanket! Purchase in advance to lock in the best price and pick up at the venue. Each fits two to three people and is yours to keep after the show. Note: Show ticket must be purchased separately.
Skip the lines and be among the first in! Head to the Express Entry gate located to the right of the main ticket gates on 1st Avenue. Access is available all evening, but arrive 25 minutes before the gate opens to ensure early entry. Note: Show ticket must be purchased separately.