Howard Jones 20th Anniversary Gig
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.
 The soundcheck, of which we caught the end. |
 "I can't hear you!" - lapping up applause at the piano. |
 His friend on guitar in the acoustic first section. |
 The screen went back and Howard played his old electronics - Jed mimed. |
 Screens lit up as "New Song" began. It took him a while to start each machine going! |
 Sometimes the screens showed the footage from the cameramen. They were filming for a DVD of the show. |
 Acting up with Jed. |
 Jed dances - too fast for my camera! |
 In the second half, Howard was joined by musicians and backing singers. |
 We sang happy birthday to the backing singer, Shaz Sparks. |
 View from the back of the seated area. (We were at the front of it next to Howard's relatives.) |
 Nena came on stage for a German rendition of "99 Red Balloons". |
 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! |
 After the guests, it was straight into "The Prisoner" |
 The full band - drummer, guitar, bass, keyboards, mixer, 2 backing vocalists and Howard. |
 Howard in a yellow jacket as the band assemble on stage. |
 Everyone bows in front of an appreciative audience. |
 The band, Jed, Nena and Midge surround Howard at the end. |
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