The Georgia Straight presents Gang of Four at Venue

Live Nation has announced that English post-punk group Gang of Four will play a show at Venue on Tuesday, October 13, in support of its latest studio album, What Happens Next.

Gang of Four initially existed, with various personnel changes, between 1977 and 1983. Emerging with debut album Entertainment!, the band felt like a blast of ice-cold water, both in form and content.

The Gang of Four’s recordings and live performances have been hugely influential and have left their mark on bands like R.E.M., Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rage Against the Machine, Nirvana, and Massive Attack.

Original members Andy Gill and Jon King made two more albums in the 90s and another in 2011, Content. When King left the project, a reinvigorated Gill seized the opportunity to reimagine Gang of Four from the ground up.

Tickets for the 19+ show are priced at $29.50 (plus service charges and fees) and go on sale this Friday (January 24) at 10 a.m. on the Live Nation website.

Tickets will also be available for purchase by phone at 1-855-985-5000 and at all Ticketmaster outlets.

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