Modern English postpone 40th anniversary North American tour

UK new wave/post-punk act Modern English have been forced to postpone their 40th anniversary North American tour, which was set to go down in June and July, and which was set to feature a full performance of the band’s classic 1982 album, ‘After the Snow.’

The band shared the following statement:

Modern English are sorry to say that the USA June/July ‘After the Snow’ tour has to be postponed due to the Coronavirus that is gripping the globe. We all need to take the utmost care of each other and especially support the medical staff and key workers who are striving to save us all. Please stay at home…The plan is to reconvene in September.

Dates affected include:

JUNE
12 – San Diego, CA – Casbah
13 – Riverside, CA – Concert Lounge
14 – Los Angeles, CA – Echoplex
16 – San Francisco, CA – The Chapel
18 – Portland, OR – Doug Fir
19 – Seattle, WA – Triple Door
20 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theater
23 – Denver, CO – Soiled Dove
25 – Milwaukee, WI – Summerfest
26 – Evanston, IL – Space
28 – Three Oaks, MI – The Acorn
30 – Pittsburgh, PA – Crafthouse

JULY
01 – Pawling, NY – Daryl’s House
02 – New York, NY – Sony Hall
05 – Asbury Park, NJ – Asbury Lanes
06 – Philadelphia, PA – Ardmore Music Hall
08 – Atlanta, GA – Earl’s
10 – Tampa, FL – Orpheum
11 – West Palm Beach, FL – Respectable Street