The Psychedelic Furs/James

The British rock band James emerged from gritty Manchester England in the early ’80s and almost immediately singed to Factory Records, the storied label run by the late Tony Wilson. Success followed as the band would go on to release nearly 20 Top 40 singles in the UK. It would famously support the Smiths on their 1985 tour in support of Meat is Murder. But in 2001, after a really terrific run, all was not well, and singer Tim Booth left the group. Just over ten years ago, the band reformed, and last year’s Living in Extraordinary Times has been so popular and successful, it’s resulted in the band playing to the biggest audiences ever. The current tour marks the first time James has toured in North America since their sold out 2012 mini-tour, and the show finds the band paired with the great British rock act Psychedelic Furs. (Niesel)