IN addition to their headline show at York Barbican this July, a rock band has announced a second date at the venue next year.
From the Jam will tour the UK to celebrate 40th anniversary of Sound Affects, the fifth studio album by The Jam, and will perform the smash-hit album in its entirety, plus a selection of classic hits from The Jam’s back catalogue.
Originally released back in 1980, Sound Affects reached number two in the UK album charts and featured two of the band’s most-loved singles, ‘Start!’ and ‘That’s Entertainment’.
Led by The Jam’s original bassist, Bruce Foxton and guitarist Russell Hastings, From the Jam formed in 2007 and have performed around the world to sell-out crowds.
Joining them as special guests on the anniversary tour is ska group The Selecter, featuring the iconic ‘Queen of Ska’ Pauline Black and original member Arthur ‘Gaps’ Hendrickson
The Selecter will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of their album, ‘Too Much Pressure’. The band will perform the album in full, plus some of their biggest tracks.
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