0 years ago, Men Without Hats told the world "You can dance if you want to." The world listened. Since then, the Canadian electronic rock new wave group has continued to create iconic and irresistible pop music. In February, they embark on their first European tour in over 20 years, performing all their classic hits including "The Safety Dance", "I Got The Message", "Pop Goes The World", "I Like", "Living In China", plus songs from their critically acclaimed new studio album "Love In The Age Of War."
The European tour starts Friday 1st February at the London's Islington o2 Academy (only UK show), followed by dates across Germany, Austria, Denmark, and Sweden. Led by front man, lead singer and songwriter IvanDoroschuk, in 2011, MWH performed a breakout show at SXSW, followed by an extensive 2012 North American tour alongside the B52s and Human League.
Produced by Dave "Rave" Ogilvie (Skinny Puppy, Marilyn Manson), Love In The Age of War marks MWH's their first studio album in 10 years, and includes ten original songs.
Since forming in the late 70's, the band has released six studio albums – having songs featured on hit TV series such as Glee, The Simpsons, Futurama and Family Guy. Their 1980's hit "The Safety Dance" reached Top 10 in the US, the UK and 25 other countries around the world. In 1983, they picked up a Grammy nomination for Best Group. If you think you can still "dance if you want to," then Love In The Age of War will give you 10 more reasons to get started.
LONDON, O2 ISLINGTON ACADEMY Friday 1 February
MEMMINGEN, KAMINWERK Sunday 3 February
INGOLSTADT, EVENTHALLE WESTPARK Monday 4 February
VIENNA, SZENE WIEN Tuesday 5 February
COLOGNE, MTC Wednesday 6 February
FRANKFURT, DAS BETT Thursday 7 February
HANNOVER, ENGEL 07 Friday 8 February
BERLIN, K17 Saturday 9 February
HAMBURG, LOGO Sunday 10 February
COPENHAGEN, STENGADE Tuesday 12 February
MALMO, INKONST Friday 15 February
GOTHENBURG, STICKY FINGERS Saturday 16 February
For the official UK and European tour online press release, ticket info and photos, click – HERE