Bon Ton Society Confession – 1986, 80’s New Wave
It was May of 1984 when Bon Ton Society played its very first show in Milwaukee at Teddys (which is now the infamous Shank Hall) and commenced upon its three-year journey of creating unforgettable live performances to packed houses, innovative music videos and independent recordings. Original members include vocalist Doug Forrest, bassist Greg Smith, keyboardist James Victor, drummer Stephen Stickler and guitarist John Boler.
Releasing a four song EP in 1986 on Nocturnal Records, the band catapulted itself onto alternative and college music stations around the country. Receiving reviews and accolades from College Music Journals New Music Report, Canadas Much Music, The Milwaukee Journal and WAM Magazine, along with receiving a WAMI award for New Music Band of the Year and several nominations for Best New Talent, Performers of the Year and Best Album, Bon Ton Society brought a spirit of independence, mystique and rawness to its music and fans.
With songs like Confession, What Was Left, Set Fire, Breaking the Silence, Come Down, Now, The Tide and many others, Sound Choice Magazine from Ojai, California celebrated the band with comments like the metallic grandeur of Joy Division, while the College Music Journal from New York referred to them as the illegitimate children of Echo and Siouxsie with gothic pop that is refined and full of interesting quirks. If youre a fan of dark pop music then try Bon Ton Society.
Performing regionally, the band created a cult following and periodically branched off to play shows on the east coast anchored by dates in Boston. Working live performances with alternative rock greats like the Psychedelic Furs, X, Gene Loves Jezabel and Violent Femmes, Bon Ton Society honed its music and performances with theatrical elements, dark moods and explosive energy.
Be part of this Retro-Revival-Reunion at Shank Hall and turn back the hands of time to celebrate this unique era of post-punk music with Milwaukees Bon Ton Society. For more info, go to www.bontonsociety.com.
80’s New Wave Music, Milwaukee Band, Music Video
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WOW. this is really …
WOW. this is really nice and dark.
Full of spirit, stunning *****