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Mountain Winery
UB40 on Tour
A UB40 concert doubles as a lesson in how reggae has informed pop music over the last few decades. Weaving together island-inspired covers of American hits like "Red Red Wine" and "(I Can't Help) Falling in Love With You" with their own songs such as "Food for Thought" and "Love Is All Is Alright," the band keeps people dancing and vibing throughout their whole set.
Currently, there are two versions of UB40 touring. One features founding members Robin Campbell, Brian Travers, Jimmy Brown, Earl Falconer and Norman Hassan alongside vocalist Duncan Campbell, while the other features founding vocalist Ali Campbell and percussionist-vocalist Astro. (Please check with your venue to see which group will be appearing.)
UB40 Background
For more than four decades, Birmingham's UB40 have been one of the world's premier fusers of pop and reggae, with their working class, multicultural heritage and keen ear combining to create big hits. Formed in late 1978, the band named themselves after a form Brits had to file in order to receive unemployment benefits. They released their first album, Signing Off, in 1980, and its blend of dub, ska and reggae with pop hooks plus socially aware lyrics made it a critical favorite that launched two Top 10 singles in the UK. In 1983, they had a commercial breakthrough with their fourth album, Labour of Love, an all-covers collection made up of songs released between 1969 and 1972. Songs by reggae and rocksteady stars like The Melodians and Lee "Scratch" Perry made up the bulk of the album, and its biggest hit was a take on Jamaican singer Tony Tribe's cover of Neil Diamond's "Red Red Wine," which lets Campbell and Astro trade verses over a bubbly beat.
The global success of "Red Red Wine," which went to No. 1 in the UK in 1983 and topped the American charts five years later, helped UB40 become Britain's de facto reggae ambassadors. Blending self-penned reggae songs with Caribbean-influenced covers of pop hits like "I Got You Babe" (a collaboration with Pretenders leader Chrissie Hynde) and "(I Can't Help) Falling in Love With You," UB40 have forged a path as one of the world's leading reggae bands, their dual commitment to social issues and groovy beats only growing stronger as time goes on.
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UB40 was fantastic!!! All my favorite songs!! . Thet played lots of old favorites and also some great new stuff. After hearing the new songs definitely want to get the new album.
The band was great! They were obviously having a good time, and the music was wonderful. They played a nice mix of old and new music, they had a ton of energy, and they seemed to have fun interacting with the crowd. The sound was good, the lights were good, the venue was a nice size (though, eat before you get there), and the staff were friendly. I would highly recommend any UB40 concert to my friends, and I’ll definitely go see them again if I can.
Don't miss UB40 if you have the chance - they have not missed a beat in 45 years - truly GREAT show at the 930 club in DC. Upbeat, happy, good vibes.
Never been to the 9:30 Club before, but will definitely be back. Not a bad seat in the house! UB40 was phenomenal, and the food and beverages offered were great too. An all around great evening!
I’ve been going to a few shows lately, The Pretenders at Warner, Black Eyed Peas at Anthem and UB40 at 9:30. UB40 put on a great, good energy show. I expected to enjoy it, but it far exceeded my expectations. Great show!
Loved the St. Augustine Ampitheater. All seats are under cover. The concert started off a bit too loud but I guess adjustments were made once all the audience filled in and sound improved. Loved the new songs from the UB45 album and of course the reason we all came to hear the oldies. Great concert and the new group members did not disappoint. Love you UB40!
I have been a fan of UB40 since they started 45 years ago. This was an awesome concert. I totally love the voice of the new lead singer. I attended with my daughter and son-in-law and granddaughter and they are also big fans. This is a generational love for UB40. We love their new album UB45
Great evening at St. Augustine Amphitheatre. Good acoustics…Not a bad seat in the house. Maxi Priest opened with a high energy set featuring hit after hit. The English Best followed with a short set to hype up the crowd for UB40. From the outset, UB40 was engaging & entertaining. They played an extended set featuring a good mix of their hits and new music. The new tunes live up to what we expect from UB40….tight horns & drums with excellent vocals. Stay for the encore…
They sound amazing! UB40 did an incredible job performing and I would love to see them again.
Two lead in bands ahead of time was a little much, although they were both good. Please let us know next time what time the headliner begins.
