Howard Jones 20th Anniversary Gig
Saturday 20th September 2003 was the date of a gig to celebrate 20
years since New Song was released. I used to love Howard Jones as
a child - when I was 9 he was my favourite artist - and I still enjoy
his music today.
He put on the longest set I've seen - three hours packed with acoustic
and electronic music, and with special guests Jed, Nena and Midge Ure
joining him at various points. The gig had a great informal atmosphere
and HoJo seemed delighted to be there. A fantastic night's entertainment.
My friend Graham was sat next to me with a much better camera; his photos
are
here.
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The soundcheck, of which we caught the end.
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"I can't hear you!" - lapping up applause at the piano.
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His friend on guitar in the acoustic first section.
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The screen went back and Howard played his old electronics - Jed mimed.
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Screens lit up as "New Song" began. It took him a while to start each machine
going!
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Sometimes the screens showed the footage from the cameramen. They were filming
for a DVD of the show.
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Acting up with Jed.
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Jed dances - too fast for my camera!
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In the second half, Howard was joined by musicians and backing singers.
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We sang happy birthday to the backing singer, Shaz Sparks.
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View from the back of the seated area. (We were at the front of it next to
Howard's relatives.)
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Nena came on stage for a German rendition of "99 Red Balloons".
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Midge Ure joined Howard for "Dancing With Tears In My Eyes" and "Vienna" -
a high point in the show. He likened Howard's outfit to Liberace!
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After the guests, it was straight into "The Prisoner"
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The full band - drummer, guitar, bass, keyboards, mixer, 2 backing vocalists
and Howard.
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Howard in a yellow jacket as the band assemble on stage.
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Everyone bows in front of an appreciative audience.
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The band, Jed, Nena and Midge surround Howard at the end.
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