The Boomtown Rats

The Boomtown Rats - Doors 7pm, Show 8pm, Standing Show Under 18's allowed if accompanied by someone over 25 The Boomtown Rats are an Irish new wave band that had a series ofinternational hits between 1977 and 1985. The group is led by front-manvocalist Bob Geldof. The other members of the original line-up were GarryRoberts (lead guitar), Johnnie Fingers (keyboard), Pete Briquette (bass), GerryCott (guitar) and Simon Crowe (drums).The Boomtown Rats broke-up in 1986, but reformed with original membersGeldof, Roberts, Crowe and Briquette in 2013.Bob Geldof said, “Playing again with The Rats and doing those great songs againis exciting afresh. We were an amazing band and I just feel it’s the right time tore-Rat, to go back to Boomtown for a visit.” In June 2013, the band embarked ona UK and Ireland tour supported by a new “Best of” album called Back toBoomtown: Classic Rats Hits.The response to the 2013 tour was excellent and The Rats continued to tour in2014 and played their first gigs for twenty-five years in North America (NewYork and Boston).The Boomtown Rats have also released a compilation of classic Rats tracksentitled ‘So Modern – The Boomtown Rats Collection’, it mixes some of the bandsbiggest hits including the number 1 smashes ‘I Don’t Like Mondays’ and ‘RatTrap’ with some of the bands deeper album tracks and is a fantastic introductionto a group with an incredible legacy.In March 2020, they released a new album, ‘Citizens of Boomtown’, and a leadsingle, ‘Trash Glam Baby.’2025 saw The Boomtown Rats’ celebration of their 50th anniversary and tocommemorate this milestone, they released "The First 50 Years: Songs of BoomtownGlory," a compilation album featuring 24 tracks on 2LP and 27 tracks on 2CD,selected by the band members themselves. The collection spans from their debutsingle to their latest release, "There's No Tomorrow Like Today."The Boomtown Rats' legacy is marked by their dynamic music and impactfulcontributions to rock history. Their 50th-anniversary year, which included a sold outtour of all major UK cities, highlights their lasting influence and connection withaudiences old and new.