About The Band

The M80s are Chicagoland's 80s MTV era new wave and alternative pop/rock band, covering songs from such classic 80s new wave hitmakers as The Cure, Depeche Mode, Til Tuesday, Berlin, The Cars, Tears For Fears, Flock of Seagulls, Simple Minds and Billy Idol.

The band members’ decades of experience, solid chops and willingness to embrace technology enables them to perform songs in interesting ways which combines the classic sounds and visuals of the genre along with new twists and turns. The M80s provide audiences with a musical and visual experience that goes beyond “80s cover band” nostalgia.

Upcoming Events

Catch The M80's at a venue near you.

05 Jul 8 PM Copeland's Bar & Grill 51 N Main St, Manteno, IL More Info
06 Jul 7:30 PM The Pub 221 Main St, Maple Park, IL More Info
13 Jul 2 PM EJ Karz 4275 W Grand Ridge Rd, Verona, IL More Info
20 Jul 7 PM Mugshots 13031 W 143rd St, Homer Glen, IL More Info
26 Jul 7 PM Oakbrook Terrace Summer Concert Series Oakbrook Terrace, IL More Info
27 Jul 6 PM Private Event Merrillville, IN More Info
11 Aug 3 PM Blarney Island 27760 W Grass Lake Rd, Antioch, IL More Info
16 Aug 8 PM 115 Bourbon St. 3359 W 115th St, Merrionette Park, IL More Info
20 Aug 5 PM Cruise the Commons (car show) 145-199 Veterans Pkwy, New Lenox, IL More Info
07 Sep 6 PM Jamie's Outpost 602 S Clark St, North Utica, IL More Info
13 Sep 7:30 PM Quigley's Irish Pub 43 E Jefferson Ave, Naperville, IL More Info
21 Sep 7 PM Private Event New Lenox, IL More Info
19 Oct 8 PM Smokey Jo's 475 W Burville Rd, Crete, IL More Info
02 Nov 5 PM New Wave Party Berwyn, IL More Info
16 Nov 7:30 PM Quigley's Irish Pub 43 E Jefferson Ave, Naperville, IL More Info

Meet the Band

Dave

Dave

Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Lead & Rhythym Guitar

Janice

Janice

Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Keys, Guitar

Dallas

Dallas

Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Keys, Bass

Zig

Zig

Simmons Drums, Audio/Visual Programming

Song Catalog

The M80s play the biggest 80s MTV new wave hits.

Animotion Obsession
Berlin No More Words
Billy Idol Dancing With Myself
Billy Idol Eyes Without a Face
Billy Idol Rebel Yell
Billy Idol White Wedding
Blondie Heart of Glass
Gary Numan Cars
Depeche Mode Personal Jesus
Devo Whip It
Duran Duran Hungry Like the Wolf
Flock of Seagulls I Ran
Greg Kihn The Break Up Song
Human League Don’t You Want Me
INXS Devil Inside
INXS New Sensation
Men at Work Land Down Under
Men at Work Who Can It Be Now
Men Without Hats Safety Dance
Missing Persons Words
Modern English I Melt with You
Nina 99 Luftballons
Pet Shop Boys West End Girls
Psychadelic Furs Pretty in Pink
Real Life Send me an Angel
Simple Minds Don’t You Forget About Me
Soft Cell Tainted Love
Talking Heads And She Was
Tears For Fears Everybody Wants to Rule the World
The Bangles Walk Like an Egyptian
The B-52s Loveshack
The Cars Just What I Needed
The Cars Shake It Up
The Cars You Might Think
The Clash Should I stay or Should I Go
The Cure Just Like Heaven
The Cure Lovesong
The Eurythmics Sweet Dreams
The Fixx One Thing Leads To Another
The Go Gos We Got The Beat
The Knack My Sharona
The Romantics Talking in Your Sleep
The Violent Femmes Blister in the Sun
Til Tuesday Voices Carry
Wang Chung Dance Hall Days

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