Vince Clarke was a founder of three of the most seminal bands in synth-pop -- in other words, modern-day dance music. After the pioneer's brief stint in Depeche Mode and before his still-going adventure with Andy Bell in Erasure, Clarke teamed up with British blues singer Alison Moyet to form Yaz, or Yazoo in the U.K. The duo only created music together for two years in the early 1980s, but their classics still get play: from ''Don't Go'' to ''Situation'' to ''Only You.'' Now, for the first time since disbanding 25 years ago, Yaz is back, having just released a four-disc box set of remasters, remixes, B-sides and a DVD. The duo is also touring at select engagements in the U.S., including a stop in D.C. this Sunday. It's a can't-miss proposition. The famous shout from Moyet has never been more fitting: ''Been a long time, been a long time now, I'll get to you somehow!'' Sunday, July 20. At the 9:30 Club, 815 V St. NW. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50. Call 202-397-SEAT or visit www.tickets.com or www.930.com.
Yaz at the 9:30 Club
Vince Clarke was a founder of three of the most seminal bands in synth-pop -- in other words, modern-day dance music. After the pioneer's brief stint in Depeche Mode and before his still-going adventure with Andy Bell in Erasure, Clarke teamed up with British blues singer Alison Moyet to form Yaz, or Yazoo in the U.K. The duo only created music together for two years in the early 1980s, but their classics still get play: from ''Don't Go'' to ''Situation'' to ''Only You.'' Now, for the first time since disbanding 25 years ago, Yaz is back, having just released a four-disc box set of remasters, remixes, B-sides and a DVD. The duo is also touring at select engagements in the U.S., including a stop in D.C. this Sunday. It's a can't-miss proposition. The famous shout from Moyet has never been more fitting: ''Been a long time, been a long time now, I'll get to you somehow!'' Sunday, July 20. At the 9:30 Club, 815 V St. NW. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50. Call 202-397-SEAT or visit www.tickets.com or www.930.com.
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