The Psychedelic Furs & Squeeze
Live at the Eccles presents The Psychedelic Furs & Squeeze on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at the Eccles Theater on Main Street in downtown Salt Lake City. ArtTix is the official source for tickets for Live at the Eccles events.
The Psychedelic Furs may not have invented rock & roll per se, but their influence since arriving on the post-punk scorched-earth landscape four decades ago has reverberated and resonated among all those who cherish the sweet-and-sour spot where rawness and romanticism meet. Born out of the UK rock scene and led by vocalist and songwriter Richard Butler, and his bass-wielding brother Tim, the Furs quickly developed as one of the premiere bands at college and alternative radio scoring a multitude of major hits with "Love My Way," "Pretty In Pink," "Heaven," "The Ghost In You," and “Heartbreak Beat” in all releasing eight studio albums, spawning several compilations, a boxed set, a live concert DVD and inspiring one of the most iconic motion picture soundtracks of all time. Their latest release “Made Of Rain” became the Furs’ second highest charting UK Album ever and was prominently featured in the end of year “Best Albums” roundup in a multitude of publications worldwide. The Furs especially thrive live in concert having headlined the U.K.’s famed Glastonbury Festival, performing at sold out gigs at the California’s Hollywood Bowl and continuing to tour quite regularly around the globe.
The Psychedelic Furs touring lineup remains Richard Butler (vocals); Tim Butler (bass); Rich Good (guitar); Mars Williams (saxophone); Amanda Kramer (keyboards) and Zachary Alford (drums).
Squeeze’s debut self-titled album was released by A&M in 1978 (after a three-song EP) at the height of the punk revolution, but its pop songwriting hooks and melodies hark back to the ‘60s British Invasion. That album included the track, “Take Me I’m Yours,” followed by a cadre of hits on the UK charts including “Cool for Cats,” “Up the Junction,” “Pulling Mussels From A Shell,” “Black Coffee in Bed” and “Labeled With Love.” Squeeze’s hits “Tempted,” “Hourglass” and “853-5937” (from East Side Story) made their mark in the U.S. in 1981.
Squeeze disbanded in 1999 and reunited in 2007, releasing three new albums since then (2010’s Spot the Difference, 2015’s Cradle to the Grave and 2017’s The Knowledge,) as well as various solo projects from both Chris and Glenn. Aside from Difford and Tilbrook, Squeeze now features keyboardist Stephen Large and drummer Simon Hanson (since 2007) percussionist/backing vocalist Steve Smith (frontman for electronic band Dirty Vegas) along with pedal/lap steel guitarist Melvin Duffy (who joined them for the 2019 tour) and Owen Biddle, former bassist for The Roots WHO JOINED IN 2020.
The band’s “Squeeze Songbook 2019” tour featured opening acts like KT Tunstall, They Might Be Giants, X, Marshall Crenshaw, the Mavericks and Leon Tilbrook in selected cities and was widely praised by critics. Two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foo Fighters founder Dave Grohl even joined the band at the Bourbon & Beyond Festival in Louisville in September 2019 to perform percussion on “Black Coffee in Bed.” Squeeze most recently toured across the U.S. in 2021 with HALL & OATES, being the first UK band to tour the US since the pandemic.
VIP INFORMATION
VIP1
Name of package: Squeeze Guided Tour Experience
Quantity per market: 40
Price per package: $275 USD + ticket face + service fees
Description of package:
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One (1) Premium Reserved or GA Ticket
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Guided Tour of Stage and Gear
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Soundcheck Viewing Access
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One (1) Personalized Photo, Signed by Difford & Tilbrook
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One (1) Exclusive Merch Pack Designed for VIP Purchasers
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One (1) Commemorative VIP Laminate
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VIP Venue Entry
PLEASE NOTE: GUIDED TOUR PURCHASERS SHOULD BE PREPARED TO ARRIVE AT THE VENUE AS EARLY AS 1 PM ON THE DAY OF SHOW
VIP2
Name of package: The Psychedelic Furs VIP Signed Merch Package
Quantity per market: 30
Price per package: $150 USD + ticket face + service fees
Description of package:
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One (1) Premium Reserved or GA Ticket
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One (1) Exclusive Tour Print, Signed by Psychedelic Furs
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One (1) Exclusive Merch Pack Designed for VIP Purchasers
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One (1) Commemorative VIP Laminate
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VIP Venue Entry
PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS NO ARTIST INVOLVEMENT WITH THIS PACKAGE.
VIP3
Name of package: Squeeze VIP Merch Package
Quantity per market: 100
Price per package: $100 USD + ticket face + service fees
Description of package:
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One (1) Premium Reserved or GA Ticket
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One (1) Exclusive Merch Pack Designed for VIP Purchasers
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One (1) Commemorative VIP Laminate
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VIP Venue Entry
PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS NO ARTIST INVOLVEMENT WITH THIS PACKAGE.
VIP4
Name of package: The Psychedelic Furs VIP Merch Package
Quantity per market: 100
Price per package: $100 USD + ticket face + service fees
Description of package:
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One (1) Premium Reserved or GA Ticket
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One (1) Exclusive Merch Pack Designed for VIP Purchasers
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One (1) Commemorative VIP Laminate
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VIP Venue Entry
PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS NO ARTIST INVOLVEMENT WITH THIS PACKAGE.
Legal language for packages:
All package elements will be rendered invalid if resold. Name changes will be issued at the sole discretion of 237 Global. VIP instructions will be sent via email no later than three days (3) prior to the concert. If you do not receive this email three days (3) prior please email [email protected]. All packages and contents are non-transferable; no refunds or exchanges; all sales are final. All VIP package items and experiences are subject to change. Please note that the information provided at the time of purchase (e-mail and mailing address) is the same information that will be utilized for individual contact requirements where applicable. 237 Global, the artist, tour, promoter, ticketing company, venue or any other affiliated parties are not responsible for outdated or inaccurate information provided by the consumer at the time of purchase. If you have any questions regarding your VIP package elements, or have not received your package information within three days (3) of the concert date, please email [email protected].