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Madness

Madness is a band that retains a strong sense of who and what it is. Many of the same influences are still present in its sound–ska, reggae, Motown, rock’n’roll, rockabilly, classic pop, and the pin-sharp vernacular of the London city streets. It may be refined and updated, but its essence remains clear and true.

In 2012 Madness was in the unique position of having its legacy celebrated by the nation with historic performances at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee concert, and at the Olympic Games closing ceremony—while at the same time enjoying a creative renaissance that has led to some of the group's finest work. Madness has been on a roll since the release of 2009’s critically-acclaimed album The Liberty of Norton Folgate, and now the group brings its latest record to Barcelona: Oui Oui, Si Si, Ja Ja, Da Da. 

The band may have evolved over the years, but these guys are still the same scrappy rock-and-rollers they’ve been since the beginnings.

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