2nd show just added – Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Preview: at The Music Box in Los Angeles on March 25 and 29, 2011

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, one of the UK's most iconic bands, are back with their first new album in 14 years. The appropriately entitled 'History Of Modern' via Bright Antenna Records through Warner Music Group's Independent Label Group, has already sold over 100,000 copies. And what a return!

Vocalist Andy McCluskey has said that this is their best album since Architecture and Morality, and few would disagree with that sentiment. The album was produced by OMD and mixed by one of the UK's most in demand producers Mike Crossey (Artic Monkeys/Blood Red Shoes/Razorlight).

Last autumn the classic OMD line up of Andy McCluskey, Paul Humphreys, Martin Cooper (keyboards) and Malcolm Holmes (drums) embarked on their sold-out 'History of Modern' European tour. The press has raved on them with quotes such as "well-crafted song structures, lush arrangements and energetic stage performance" and "soaring synth-pop of the highest order".

Of course many remember this band from the brilliant 80's teen angst movie "Pretty in Pink". Film maker John Hughes was such a genius in how he captured the mood and tone of the struggles of a teen growing up. Equally he was just as masterful at creating a sound track that helped give dramatic lift to many of the parts of his films. For many this movie was their first experience with the music of OMD and from that moment on they they became fans of a band that represented special moments in their lives.

The tour is now officially heading stateside this March with North American stops including Boston, NY, LA, SF, Toronto and playing select shows at this year's SXSW. It will be the group's first US outing with the original line up since their 1988 stadium tour with Depeche Mode. After 3 years of critically acclaimed sold out concerts in the UK and Europe, these dates will feature the band mixing their most celebrated and classic hits; 'Enola Gay', 'So In Love' 'If You Leave' and 'Souvenir' with new songs, creating a distinctly contemporary live show.


It's nearly 30 years since OMD first harnessed their creative and commercial powers, and 2010's comeback album 'History Of Modern' proves they still have a way with a warm melody and interesting lyric. For all their love of experimental German music, the Wirral duo remains at heart, slaves to the pop song. History of Modern is a powerful, pulsating, vibrant testament to their shared pop sensibility. Tracks such as 'Pulse', 'Save Me', 'Sister Marie Says' and 'The Future' are huge dance floor fillers while down tempo gems 'Bondage Of Fate', 'If You Want It' and 'Sometimes' are simply beautiful, classic OMD songs that invoke their pioneering and influential electronic roots. Many of today's electro artists such as LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy, Mark Ronson, The XX,  MGMT and The Killers have repeatedly cited OMD as a massive inspiration.
  Tickets are selling out FAST -so get your tickets on this new second show that was just added NOW

*** This show was just added to to overwhelming demand
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark at The Music Box in Los Angeles on March 29, 2011

This show on March 25 is already SOLD OUT
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark at The Music Box in Los Angeles on March 25, 2011


History Of Modern U.S Tour Dates:
March 5th  Toronto, ON  Phoenix Concert Theatre
March 6th  Montreal, QC  Le National
March 7th  Boston, MA  Paradise Rock Club
March 8th  New York, NY  Webster Hall/Irving Plaza
March 10th Washington, DC  9.30 Club
March 12th Chicago, IL  Park West
March 14th Atlanta, GA  The Loft
March 16th Houston, TX  House Of Blues
March 17th Austin, TX  SXSW
March 18th Austin, TX  SXSW
March 19th Austin, TX  SXSW
March 20th Dallas, TX  House Of Blues
March 22nd Denver, CO  Bluebird Theatre
March 23rd Salt Lake City, UT  Depot
March 25th Los Angeles, CA  The Music Box - SOLD OUT
March 26th San Francisco, CA  Regency Ballroom

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