At Live United LIVE, Howard Jones, English singer-songwriter, is set to hit the stage.
Jones continues to tour, playing his music for fans all around the world. He just finished playing in Frankfurt, Germany on Oct. 2 as part of Germany’s reunification celebrations. Frankfurt is host to the main “citizens-fest” in Germany this year, which marks the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall and the reunification of Germany.
His arrival back to the United States has Jones hitting the road nearly immediately. He has a performance on Oct. 7 in Mill Valley, Calif. Napa will have him on Oct. 9. Then he hits the stage in St. George on Oct. 10 for Live United LIVE concert to benefit United Way. From here, he is off to Texas for a busy leg of touring through Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio.
Utah fans are extremely familiar with the music sensation affectionately referred to as HoJo. With gravity defying hair often imitated by others, Jones brought a new style all his own to the music scene. AllMusic identifies Jones as “one of the defining figures of mid-’80s synth pop.” He signed his record deal at age 28. When his first single, “New Song” reach number three on pop charts in England, his career exploded. Jones’s first album, “Human’s Lib,” entered the charts at the number one spot in the UK. Continued success with hits like “Hide and Seek,” “What is Love?” and “Pearl in The Shell” made Jones a multi-platinum-selling recording artist. “New Song” and “What is Love?” introduced Jones to U.S. Billboard charts with both reaching the top 30.
“Dream into Action” was Jones’ second multi-million selling studio album. The 1985 album containing “Things Can Only Get Better,” “Like to Get to Know You Well,” “Life in One Day,” and “Look Mama” reached number two on the U.K. charts and top ten in the U.S. The success of this album, which stayed on the U.S. charts for nearly a year, was Jones’ most commercially successful album and launched his popularity worldwide.
Over the past 30 years, Jones has released 10 albums and toured the world. Continued hits such as “No One is to Blame” and “Everlasting Love” combined with a large fan base had Jones filling large venues on nearly every continent. His love for making music has resulted in his writing and collaborating on a number of other songs used for film and even video games. Producing music led to his own record label. Jones is also a musical director for an international choir.
The Live United LIVE Musical Festival takes place Saturday, Oct. 10. The FREE event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Town Square. Howard Jones performs at 7 p.m. on the west lawn. A grand finale fireworks show will follow. In addition to Jones, there will be music performances by a host of high-energy entertainers performing on alternating stages—see the event schedule below.
The George Jazz Garden will also be making history with the opening of its first satellite location on Tabernacle Street. With a permit secured from the state, the Jazz Garden will be open from 3 p.m to 11 p.m. It will be located in the Prado Real Estate parking lot next to One Hot Grill. West Coast Jazz, the Jazz Garden house band, will perform throughout the evening. One Hot Grill will offer a menu of delicious food in the Jazz Garden.
All patrons who purchase a George Streetfest on Main Oktoberfest mug or bring one previously purchased will receive their first fill free. The George Store will be located near the band selling Oktoberfest mugs along with Jazz Garden t-shirts and pendants.
“We invite the many Jazz Garden supporters in our community to join us at this fun, all-day downtown music festival to support local charities,” said Melynda Thorpe, George Streetfest on Main and Jazz Garden presenter. “Offering a Jazz Garden venue option like this is new to our community, and we appreciate the positive support we continue to receive from St. George City and the community.”
Event Schedule
All times are estimate and performances will start approximately within the given time-frame.
West Lawn
9:50 a.m. Presenting of the flags by local Boy Scouts of America
National Anthem by Casey Lofthouse
10:00 a.m. Performers of Tuacahn
10:30 a.m. John Houston’s Gospel Choir
11:45 a.m. Marty Warburton and the Home Girls
1:00 p.m. Soul What?!
2:15 p.m. Eric Dodge Band
3:30 p.m. Swagger
5:00 p.m. Wirelefant
7:00 p.m. Honorary guest Mayor Jon Pike
Event Sponsor Recognition
Howard Jones
Grand Finale Fireworks Show
Meet ‘n’ Greet with Howard Jones
East Lawn
11:15 a.m. Wooden Tantrum
12:30 p.m. Steven Swift
1:45 p.m. DSU Jazz Trio
3:00 p.m. Beans and Wheels
4:30 p.m. Sala and Edgar
6:00 p.m. Ball Drop
6:30 p.m. Josh Warburton
