Written by Vianka Petines• September 16, 2024• 4:00 pm• Press Release • Views: 3

Midge Ure Kicks Off North American Tour with ‘Band in a Box’

On August 7, 2024, Midge Ure launched his North American tour at Daryl’s House in Pawling, NY. The tour, named “Band in a Box,” saw Ure travel across the U.S. and Canada, culminating in a final show in Ft. Lauderdale on September 12. The full list of tour dates is provided below.

Speaking about the tour, Midge explained: “Many people have asked what ‘Band in a Box’ is. It’s myself on electric guitar, synthesizer, and vocals, alongside my longtime keyboard player, Charlie Round-Turner. We perform live using various loops, samples, and programmed drums—essentially creating a full-band experience with just the two of us.”

He added, “This stripped-down format allows us to cover material from my diverse career, spanning from early Ultravox and Visage tracks to my most recent solo work. Who knew two people could create such a massive sound?”

Tickets for the tour were made available through MidgeUre.com.

Earlier this year, Midge celebrated his 70th birthday with a one-night-only concert at The Royal Albert Hall, showcasing highlights from his extensive catalogue. He is set to embark on a European tour before returning to North America. Additionally, he continues to host the Backstage Lockdown Club, offering fans exclusive access to monthly intimate performances through a subscription service.

Tour Dates:

August 07 – Pawling, NY – Daryl’s House
August 08 – Hamden, CT – Space Ballroom
August 09 – Boston, MA – City Winery
August 10 – Roslyn, NY – Roslyn Hotel
August 11 – New York, NY – City Winery
August 13 – Annapolis, MD – Ram’s Head
August 14 – Philadelphia, PA – City Winery
August 15 – Pittsburgh, PA – Jergels
August 16 – Toronto, ON – El Mocambo
August 18 – Evanston, IL – Space
August 20 – Milwaukee, WI – Shank Hall
August 21 – Minneapolis, MN – Parkway
August 23 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw
August 24 – Everett, WA – King’s Hall
August 25 – Portland, OR – Alberta Rose Theater
August 28 – Sacramento, CA – Harlow’s
August 29 – Oakland, CA – Yoshi’s
August 30 – Los Angeles, CA – Zebulon
August 31 – San Diego, CA – Casbah
September 01 – San Juan Capistrano, CA – Coach House
September 02 – Phoenix, AZ – Musical Instrument Museum
September 04 – Dallas, TX – The Granada
September 05 – Austin, TX – 3Ten Live
September 08 – Atlanta, GA – The Earl
September 10 – St. Petersburg, FL – Bayboro Brewing
September 11 – Mt. Dora, FL – Mt. Dora Music Hall
September 13 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room

Photo Credit: Midge Ure

Midge Ure has an illustrious career, most notably fronting the influential electrorock band Ultravox and being a member of Visage and Thin Lizzy. He co-created Band Aid and co-wrote the iconic charity single Do They Know It’s Christmas, one of the UK’s biggest hits. Ure also played a pivotal role in organizing Live Aid and Live 8 alongside Bob Geldof.

Over the years, Midge has toured the world both as a solo artist and with Ultravox, who reunited in 2009. He also served as the Musical Director for the Prince’s Trust concerts at the Royal Albert Hall, working with legendary artists like Queen, Eric Clapton, and Phil Collins. Currently, Ure is working on three albums, including a follow-up to Fragile, Orchestrated Pt. 2, and a new instrumental project.

Website: http://www.midgeure.co.uk
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