UB40, legendary reggae-pop band and four-time Grammy® nominees, will hit the road this summer in the U.S. for their BIGGA BAGGARIDDIM TOUR with The Original Wailers featuring Al Anderson, Maxi Priest and Big Mountain, kicking off on August 19 in Detroit, Michigan. The band will perform its worldwide hit singles “Red Red Wine,” “Food For Thought,” “(I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With You,” and many more, in addition to songs from their most recent album, BIGGA BAGGARIDDIM.
With additional dates being added, the tour will include stops at The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and Central Park in New York City; in addition to Detroit, Pittsburgh, Boston, Washington, DC, St. Petersburg, Houston, Ft. Worth, Austin, Phoenix, and many more. Tickets are available at UB40.GLOBAL and VIP packages are available at: www.237global.com.
Says Robin Campbell, “We’re so excited to finally be going back to America, after the hiatus caused by the pandemic. We can’t wait to feel the vibe and love of a live crowd in the states, and for all the UB40 fans to meet our new vocalist Matt as well. They can expect a phenomenal show. We’ll be sure to bring the party.”
Adds Jeff Epstein of Universal Attractions Agency, “We’re really excited about this tour, and we can tell the fans are too. UB40 are legends, and it’s our honor to present them in celebration of their new album. These shows promise to be a one-of-a-kind experience this summer with four reggae greats all on one stage. We’re so grateful everyone hung in there through the uncertainty of the pandemic shut-down to see this through.”
Having sold more than 100 million albums worldwide, UB40 members Jimmy Brown (drums), Robin Campbell (guitar/vocals), Earl Falconer (bass/vocals), Norman Lamont Hassan (percussion/vocals), Martin Meredith (keyboards/WX7/saxophone), Tony Mullings (keyboards), Laurence Parry (trumpet/flugal/trombone), Ian Thompson (saxophone) – and new lead vocalist Matt Doyle – are an English reggae and pop multi-cultural band originally formed in Birmingham, England. With more than 50 singles in the U.K. Singles Chart, the group has been performing to a worldwide audience since 1978.
UB40’s new lead singer, Matt Doyle, joined the band as lead vocalist in 2021, taking over for a retired Duncan Campbell. The band asked Doyle to come onboard after his group, KIOKO, opened for them at The Royal Albert Hall in 2018 (and then supported UB40 on their subsequent UK tour and European tours). Doyle’s lead vocals are also featured on the track “You Don’t Call Anymore” from BIGGA BAGGARIDDIM, recently released last year.
Says Doyle, “I really love UB40’s fans, they’ve welcomed me with love and open arms and I can’t wait to meet the fans across the pond, even more I can’t wait to hear them all singing the classics back to me.” He adds, “It’s crazy to think of how my dream of touring the U.S has become a reality, joining the biggest selling reggae band in the world, a band that broke in America back in the 80’s, and who are still adored globally today.”
UB40 will also be releasing a new song for an all-star album of Birmingham artists from an array of genres spanning Afrobeat, neo-soul, trip-hop, Asian electronica, folk, garage rock, jazz, reggage, R&B, Hip Hop and UK rap, that will be released in June to celebrate the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Details are to be announced.
UB40’S BIGGA BAGGARIDDIM TOUR – WITH THE ORIGINAL WAILERS FEATURING AL ANDERSON, MAXI PRIEST & BIG MOUNTAIN TOUR DATES AS FOLLOWS:
8/19/22 The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre Detroit, MI
8/20/22 Rock, Reggae & Relief Festival Pittsburgh, PA
8/21/22 New Jersey Performing Arts Center Newark, NJ
8/24/22 Central Park New York, NY
8/25/22 House of Blues Boston, MA
8/27/22 Entertainment & Sports Arena Washington, DC
8/30/22 Jannus Live St. Petersburg, FL
9/1/22 Mizner Park Amphitheater Boca Raton, FL
9/2/22 Stockbridge Amphitheater Stockbridge, GA
9/3/22 The Caverns (Above Ground Amphitheater) Pelham, TN
9/4/22 QC Sound Stage Charlotte, NC
9/9/22 Wild Acre Live Ft. Worth, TX
9/10/22 Haute Spot Event Venue Cedar Park, TX
9/11/22 Arena Theatre Houston, TX
9/13/22 Celebrity Theatre Phoenix, AZ
9/15/22 Mountain Winery Saratoga, CA
9/16/22 Ironstone Amphitheatre Murphys, CA
9/18/22 The Hollywood Bowl Los Angeles, CA
For additional BIGGA BAGGARIDDIM TOUR and UB40 solo dates, check local listings and UB40’s website at https://ub40.global/ |
The second annual 420 Music Festival is set for April 23, 2022, at Adado Riverfront Park in Lansing, MI from noon to 11PM EST.
Celebrating live music and the freedom of recreational cannabis consumption, the event will welcome special guest “Iron” Mike Tyson with performances by Currency, Bun B, Starilto & Don Trip, Caskey, OG Boobie Black, Willy J Peso, Prime Suspects, Early N Da Mornin, and more.
420 Music Fest thanks everyone who attended our inaugural festival, and they worked tirelessly to bring attendees the best experience here in its second year. For more visit experience420fest.com |
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