Modern English

Starting off their set with an energetic "16 days" Modern English did not appear to be a classic band from the eighties but rather a fresh and vibrant upcoming alternative band. Lead singer Robbie Grey's vocals were outstanding and strong along side the remaining original members Gary McDowell guitar, Michael Connors bass, Stephen Walker keyboard with the addition of Roy Martin on drums. The band performed several songs from each of their most popular albums, Mesh and Lace and After the Snow including Trees from their 2016 Take me to the Trees album and of course an Encore of "I Melt With You" which became a hit in the US from its heavy video rotation on MTV in early 1983. For fans who know Modern English it was a yearned nostalgic trip down memory lane and for those that didn't they will be searching for their music to rediscover them again.

Jengula and Modern English rocked the Mercury Lounge. Jengula's new stimulating sound was a great set off to Modern's cutting edge from 30 years ago. Great evening except for Mercury Lounge's amateurish sound board mixing....should be better than that fellas.

was a fun concert would recommend to all my friends Love there music