(((folkYEAH!))) & Ambassador Theatre Group present
DEVO
The Farewell Tour
Celebrating 50 Years
Devo's music and visual presentation (including stage shows and costumes) mingle kitsch science fiction themes, surrealist humor and mordantly satirical social commentary. The band's namesake, the tongue in cheek social theory of "de-evolution", was an integral concept in their early work, which was marked by experimental and dissonant art punk that merged rock music with electronics. Their output in the 1980s embraced synth-pop and a more mainstream, less conceptual style, though the band's satirical and quirky humor remained intact. Their music has proven influential on subsequent movements, particularly on new wave, industrial and alternative artists. Devo was also a pioneer of the music video format.
AGES & ADVISORIES: No children under 5 allowed.
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"Thirty years ago, people said that we were cynical, that we had a bad attitude," says Devo's Mark Mothersbaugh. "But now, when you ask people if de-evolution is real, they understand that there was something to what we were saying. It's not the kind of thing you want to see proven right, but it does make it easier to talk about." Devo, standing for De-evolution, got their name with the idea that instead of moving on an evolving, we are actually regressing in American society. Devo began in 1973 with its band members being two sets of brother Mark, Bob, and Jim Mothersbaugh and Gerald and Bob Casales. This punk rock, new wave group has made its name through the years. And now, after a much anticipated wait, the band is back after 20 years since their last released album. Something for Everybody includes the classic line-up of the Mothersbaugh and Casales brothers joined by drummer Josh Freese, from nine inch nails and guns n' roses. The album was produced by Greg Kurstin and also includes collaborations with John Hill and Santi White.
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DEVO
The Farewell Tour
Celebrating 50 Years
Devo's music and visual presentation (including stage shows and costumes) mingle kitsch science fiction themes, surrealist humor and mordantly satirical social commentary. The band's namesake, the tongue in cheek social theory of "de-evolution", was an integral concept in their early work, which was marked by experimental and dissonant art punk that merged rock music with electronics. Their output in the 1980s embraced synth-pop and a more mainstream, less conceptual style, though the band's satirical and quirky humor remained intact. Their music has proven influential on subsequent movements, particularly on new wave, industrial and alternative artists. Devo was also a pioneer of the music video format.
AGES & ADVISORIES: No children under 5 allowed.
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"Thirty years ago, people said that we were cynical, that we had a bad attitude," says Devo's Mark Mothersbaugh. "But now, when you ask people if de-evolution is real, they understand that there was something to what we were saying. It's not the kind of thing you want to see proven right, but it does make it easier to talk about." Devo, standing for De-evolution, got their name with the idea that instead of moving on an evolving, we are actually regressing in American society. Devo began in 1973 with its band members being two sets of brother Mark, Bob, and Jim Mothersbaugh and Gerald and Bob Casales. This punk rock, new wave group has made its name through the years. And now, after a much anticipated wait, the band is back after 20 years since their last released album. Something for Everybody includes the classic line-up of the Mothersbaugh and Casales brothers joined by drummer Josh Freese, from nine inch nails and guns n' roses. The album was produced by Greg Kurstin and also includes collaborations with John Hill and Santi White.
(((folkYEAH!))) & Ambassador Theatre Group present
DEVO
The Farewell Tour
Celebrating 50 Years
Devo's music and visual presentation (including stage shows and costumes) mingle kitsch science fiction themes, surrealist humor and mordantly satirical social commentary. The band's namesake, the tongue in cheek social theory of "de-evolution", was an integral concept in their early work, which was marked by experimental and dissonant art punk that merged rock music with electronics. Their output in the 1980s embraced synth-pop and a more mainstream, less conceptual style, though the band's satirical and quirky humor remained intact. Their music has proven influential on subsequent movements, particularly on new wave, industrial and alternative artists. Devo was also a pioneer of the music video format.
AGES & ADVISORIES: No children under 5 allowed.
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"Thirty years ago, people said that we were cynical, that we had a bad attitude," says Devo's Mark Mothersbaugh. "But now, when you ask people if de-evolution is real, they understand that there was something to what we were saying. It's not the kind of thing you want to see proven right, but it does make it easier to talk about." Devo, standing for De-evolution, got their name with the idea that instead of moving on an evolving, we are actually regressing in American society. Devo began in 1973 with its band members being two sets of brother Mark, Bob, and Jim Mothersbaugh and Gerald and Bob Casales. This punk rock, new wave group has made its name through the years. And now, after a much anticipated wait, the band is back after 20 years since their last released album. Something for Everybody includes the classic line-up of the Mothersbaugh and Casales brothers joined by drummer Josh Freese, from nine inch nails and guns n' roses. The album was produced by Greg Kurstin and also includes collaborations with John Hill and Santi White.
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DEVO
The Farewell Tour
Celebrating 50 Years
Devo's music and visual presentation (including stage shows and costumes) mingle kitsch science fiction themes, surrealist humor and mordantly satirical social commentary. The band's namesake, the tongue in cheek social theory of "de-evolution", was an integral concept in their early work, which was marked by experimental and dissonant art punk that merged rock music with electronics. Their output in the 1980s embraced synth-pop and a more mainstream, less conceptual style, though the band's satirical and quirky humor remained intact. Their music has proven influential on subsequent movements, particularly on new wave, industrial and alternative artists. Devo was also a pioneer of the music video format.
AGES & ADVISORIES: No children under 5 allowed.
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"Thirty years ago, people said that we were cynical, that we had a bad attitude," says Devo's Mark Mothersbaugh. "But now, when you ask people if de-evolution is real, they understand that there was something to what we were saying. It's not the kind of thing you want to see proven right, but it does make it easier to talk about." Devo, standing for De-evolution, got their name with the idea that instead of moving on an evolving, we are actually regressing in American society. Devo began in 1973 with its band members being two sets of brother Mark, Bob, and Jim Mothersbaugh and Gerald and Bob Casales. This punk rock, new wave group has made its name through the years. And now, after a much anticipated wait, the band is back after 20 years since their last released album. Something for Everybody includes the classic line-up of the Mothersbaugh and Casales brothers joined by drummer Josh Freese, from nine inch nails and guns n' roses. The album was produced by Greg Kurstin and also includes collaborations with John Hill and Santi White.
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