Modern English, British post-punk 80's pop icons have announced that they will be touring North America this summer of 2010. This tour marks the 31st anniversary of the band and ALL original band members will be reuniting for this exciting tour.

Founding members: Robbie Grey (vocals), Mick Conroy (bass), Gary McDowell (guitar), and Stephen Walker (keyboards) have confirmed these dates with more to come on the second leg of the tour in September 2010:

Tour Dates:

• 7/10 – Forecastle Festival – Louisville, KY
• 7/11 – Double Door – Chicago, IL
• 7/14 – Showcase Live – Foxboro, MA
• 7/15 – Lee's Palace – Toronto, ON
• 7/16 – Le Poisson Rouge – New York, NY
• 7/17 – Red Rock Casino – Las Vegas, NV

This summer's shows will be the first time Modern English has performed live music together since the mid-80s. This tour also coincides with the release of "Soundtrack", Modern English's first new album since 1996's Everything is Mad.

Modern English is best known for the smash 80's hit "I Melt With You" which was featured in the hit film "Valley Girl".