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ERASURE IN CONCERT:
Nearly three decades after their debut, British synthpop duo Erasure continue to reign supreme on dance floors around the world. Combining the production skills of Vince Clark and the soaring vocals of Andy Bell, Erasure dominated European airwaves in the '80s and '90s with a massive string of hits that sound as fresh today as they did 25 years ago. Bell is a legendary live performer, maintaining an infectious energy and positivity as he lends his perfectly-preserved pipes to the love-drunk swoon of "Oh L'amour" and the uplifting message of "Chains of Love". The duo's unforgettable live shows never fail to spark impassioned dance parties among nostalgic fans, and their upcoming dates on the Violet Flame 2014 World Tour will be no different.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Erasure was formed in mid-'80s London by former Depeche Mode member Vince Clark and budding singer Andy Bell. Their 1985 debut album Wonderland failed to make much of an impact in Britain, but they hit the big time with their 1987 sophomore album The Circus, which remained on the UK Albums Chart for more than a year on the strength of hit singles "Sometimes" and "Victim of Love". The following year they achieved breakthrough success in America with the Top 20 hits "Chains of Love" and "A Little Respect", both from their third album The Innocents. That album was the first of five consecutive UK No. 1 records for the duo, a streak that culminated with 1994's I Say I Say I Say. With their 16th studio album The Violet Flame hitting shelves in 2014, Erasure will treat fans to a series of electrifying shows in support of the release.
FANS WHO BOUGHT TICKETS SAY:
"Andy Bell is one hell of a performer and had a lot of energy to bring their songs to life...I remember looking around and seeing my fellow concertgoers smiling from ear-to-ear and having an amazing sing-along experience. Definitely money well spent."
"Andy and Vince were awesome. The new songs are great and it was a blast hearing the old songs once again."
"Simply amazing! Erasure kept the crowd happy and dancing throughout the whole show."
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This was our first family concert. My kiddos truly enjoyed it and would not stop singing along to the beautiful melodies by Vince and Andy. With age...comes a shorter but dense setlist made up of a few new tracks, and the very best hits. Stage was the best I've seen for them so far, and the backup vocalists were a perfect match.
OMG!!!! Andy Bell and Vince Clarke put on a great show!!! Danced and sang the whole night!!!!
Sounded great! I was worried they'd show their age but they danced around and sounded like it was 1993!
this place is awesome Better than other venues in area
Andy Bell still has it!! His voice was BRILLIANT! I loved hearing all the favorites!!
A great mix of fun hits from their huge catalog plus a mix of fresh and relevant new material. I don't know how one could not have a great time.
One of my all-time favorite bands! They put on another awesome performance! I have seen them several times over the years and they are always amazing and leave my heart happy for days! Beautiful music! I love all of their songs!
I had never really followed Erasure's career, other than being aware of a single every now and then. Lately, I had been attending Richard Blade's "80's Weekend" shows in Los Angeles; those events are 'all-star' concerts with a rotating lineup of pop and new wave bands who were popular during the Reagan decade. They're typically a lot of fun, and I've been impressed with several of the acts I've seen, such as ABC, Nena and Culture Club. These revues have made me nostalgic for a lot of that kind of music. So, Erasure--they've had some success in the states, but never at the level of, say, Depeche Mode...but then, unlike DM, they've pretty much stayed away from playing the U.S., at least on a regular basis. I went to this out of curiosity, and because the Blade events have made me much more receptive to new wave than I had been originally. Thankfully, my hunch paid off, because it was a long, five-hour trip to get there, and the ticket wasn't cheap. I enjoyed the concert quite a bit, although I admit that I was a bit taken aback when I saw that the majority of the music was pre-programmed, although Vince Clarke, obscured mostly by shadow during the majority of the show, did strum a guitar every so often. I guess I didn't expect Erasure's live show to be so similar to the one I saw Kraftwerk perform a few years ago--but like on that night, the music at this one was so good it ultimately didn't matter. Andy Bell's vocals were live, as were the two female backup singers he had. As long as the most important part of the show isn't canned, I'm happy. From the beginning to the end, it was great song after great song. There wasn't a bad--or even mediocre--one all night, a rarity at any concert. While I didn't come out of the concert a devoted, lifelong fan who would follow them anywhere (unlike the woman next to me, who told me that this was the sixth performance of theirs she'd seen in a month), I came away understanding why Erasure was so beloved by their fan base. It was good music without unnecessary drama (unlike Morrissey--who actually is great live if you get lucky enough to actually see one of his usually canceled concerts), and no overt political lectures (what points the band had were made within the context of the lyrics, much appreciated). It was just a fun night, well worth the drive and expense to get there.
Opening Act Reed and Caroline was pretty awful. And then Erasure only performed just over an hour. Although Andy Bell did say he had been feeling kind of "froggy" lately, and I saw that they cancelled their show the next night, so I guess I should cut him some slack. Overall, not worth the price of admission, though.
The concert was fabulous. Andy can still belt his vocals out. Still sounds like he did in the 80's.The opening act was boring.
Fantastic show and excellent venue!! Loved it so much!!!!
Good mix of old and new songs. Very good live show. Vocals amazing
I was having a bad day and was not looking forward to going to a concert. I had not see the last couple of tours, I got myself together and went to the show. After the show I was so thankful that I went! Andy sounds just a great as he did 30 years ago! The music is so much fun and bring a smile to your face. The stage was simple and I loved it! The back up singers were fantastic and Vince was as dapper as ever! I think he may have smiled once! ha Overall a great show and if you never seen them I highly recommend going!
They were everything I'd hoped they would be. Great sound and energy. Enjoyed every minute.
Such a great night out with my girlfriends! They had us on our feet dancing the whole concert!!
Great show and venue. Loved it and would highly recommend it.
Awesome concert. Sang most of my old favorites and a few songs from the new album. Still waiting to here music from Cowboy and Erasure albums. Very energetic, like a non-stop party.
Energetic crowd. Every one was up and dancing in their seats. Even from the last rows of the balcony, I could see everything I needed to see (but it was pretty stuffy up there)!
Absolutely great show! Andy and Vince -never disappoint! Went home feeling happy, rejuvenated, excited, dancin’, singing! Can’t wait til next show!
I’ve waited 25 years to see Erasure, I can say they did not disappoint. Very surreal and beautiful performance
