Electric Avenue Brings the Totally Awesome Sound of 80’s MTV to the MAC on October 26, 2024
On October 26, 2024, The McAninch Arts Center (MAC) will present Electric Avenue: “The 80s MTV Experience,” a full concert flashback to 1980s New Wave and Radio Pop and the era of big hair, Pac-Man and Tetris, fashion sweat bands, shoulder pads and cruising the mall. The experienced band members of Electric Avenue will recreate every nuance of some of the era’s biggest hits including George Michael’s “Faith,” Tears for Fears’ “Everybody Wants to Rule the World,” Simple Minds’ “Don’t You Forget About Me,” Talking Heads “Burning Down the House” and more.
The members of Electric Avenue have shared stages with music icons like Pat Benatar and collaborated with legends such as Lionel Richie and Paul Simon. From humble beginnings as a one-off gig in 2012 to more than 100 shows annually worldwide, Electric Avenue epitomizes the essence of ‘80s music culture. Their dedication to authenticity, using vintage synthesizers and rare signal processors, has garnered acclaim from audiences everywhere.
Members of Electric Avenue include founding member and keyboardist/vocalist Eric Frampton. Frampton has toured with acclaimed artists including B-52s, Boston, Lionel Richie, and Paul Simon, among many others. He has also co-written six musicals and produced commercial music for Cartoon Network and the Atlantic Braves. Drummer for Electric Avenue since 2016, Will Groth has toured and collaborated with a variety of well-known artists in different music genres such as the country music’s Zac Brown Band, rock, pop, jazz saxophonist Mindi Abair and jazz guitarist Grant Green, Jr. Founding member and lead guitarist/vocalist Shannon Pengelly has contributed to notable recordings including Boyz II Men, “II,” which achieved multi-platinum status 12 times. Kevin Spencer, founding member and lead vocalist/guitarist, has composed, arranged, and produced 100+ jingles for US-based corporations. He has also appeared in The X-Files and The Chris Isaak Show, and spent five years working for landmark producer/master musician Daniel Lanois (U2, Peter Gabriel, Bob Dylan). Finally, founding member and bassist/vocalist Tom Young has taken part in recordings such as Candi Staton’s “Young Hearts Run Free” 2006 re-record, and William Bell’s “This Is Where I Live.” He has also worked with famous artists including British singer, songwriter and producer Julie Dexter and jazz-punk pioneer Roy Ayers.
Relive the iconic sounds of the 80s with Electric Avenue: “The 80s MTV Experience”. Get your tickets now for the Saturday, October 26, 2024, show (7:30 p.m.) by calling 630.942.4000 or visiting AtTheMAC.org. The McAninch Arts Center is located on the campus of College of DuPage at 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, Ill.
