Electro 80s charged up to play Crewe venue

Feb 2 2011 by Will Harris, Crewe Chronicle

TOP retro band Electro 80s turn back the clock when they at The Box in Pedley Street, Crewe, on Saturday.

The 80s was a time of radical changes in both music and fashion.

In the aftermath of the punk revolution, daring New Romantics embraced developing sounds and technologies to transform the music industry forever.

Gary Numan, The Human League, Kraftwerk & Depeche Mode all helped to create a totally new genre of music – Electronica or Synth-pop – a futuristic new sound that almost seemed like science fiction at the time.

Electro 80s pay tribute to this era, and have lovingly recreated songs by the aforementioned pioneers and many more to create a live entertainment show that is sure to transport everyone from their generation back to the days of underground club scenes and even school discos.

Each member of the trio has his own identity and role within the outfit, which travels all around the North West for gigs.

‘Blue’ is the lead vocalist and frontman, performing the majority of lead vocals, and then keyboards when ‘Green’ occasionally takes over the centre stage position.

‘Green’ is the secondary lead vocalist, keyboard player and guitarist, while ‘Red’ is the main keyboard player and music technologist, and a self-confessed gadget-head who specialises in synthesis and sound engineering.

A spokesman for the band said: “Unforgettable classics like Fade To Grey and Just Can’t Get Enough are performed alongside lesser-known tracks, which will jog your memory in a nostalgic show that is both visually and acoustically stunning.”

There will also be a disco at the gig. Doors open at 8pm and tickets are £10.

To book in advance visit www.theboxcrewe.co.uk.