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UB40 Fans Thrilled That Group Is Performing In Annapolis

Fans of the reggae and pop group UB40 are excited that the musicians will be stopping in Annapolis as part of their world tour.

ANNAPOLIS, MD — World renown reggae group UB40 burst onto their seen with the hit song "Red, Red Wine." On Sunday, Aug. 11, UB40 will be stopping by Annapolis as part of their 40th anniversary world tour and to celebrate their first album release in more than four years.

The concert will be held at 8 p.m. Aug. 11 at Maryland Hall. The band will play many of their 17 top 10 hit singles, including Kingston Town, Food For Thought, One In Ten, I Can’t Help Falling In Love With You, Don’t Break My Heart, Sing Our Own Song and, the song that paved the way, Red, Red Wine.

Featuring five of UB40’s six founding members, Robin Campbell, Brian Travers, Jimmy Brown, Earl Falconer and Norman Hassan, and long-time members Duncan Campbell, Martin Meredith, Lawrence Parry and Tony Mullings, the group’s 40th anniversary For the Many concert tour follows the release of their 19th studio album “For the Many.” Unfortunately, Travers is currently on hiatus from the tour due to health issues.

For more information or tickets, visit MarylandHall.org or contact the Maryland Hall Box Office at 410-280-5640. Box office hours are Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Maryland Hall is located at 801 Chase Street, Annapolis.

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