Tommy Tutone and Papa Green Shoes

1900 West Sunset,Springfield MO 65807

13 June, 2022

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Tommy Tutone and Papa Green Shoes 865-5309 JENNY! UNDER 18 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN Tommy Tutone Papa Green Shoes American power pop artist Tommy Tutone, known for the 1981 hit "867-5309/Jenny," is coming to The Riff with special guests Papa Green Shoes! Doors 6pm / Show 7pm / $25 ADV / $30 DOS Tommy Tutone were an early-'80s power pop band led by vocalist Tommy Heath and guitarist Jim Keller. The group's first single, 1980's "Angel Say No," charted on the American Top 40, yet it was 1981's "867-5309/Jenny" that sent the group to the top of the charts. Peaking in early 1982, the single hit number four and went gold. Tommy Tutone also charted in the the Top 40 with the release of their third album, 1983's National Emotion. In 1994, Heath returned with Tommy Tutone and a new release, Nervous Love. Heath continued with Tutone, releasing Tutone.rtf in 1998, Tutone-Ality in 2009, and A Long Time Ago in 2011. 2016 saw the release of Tommy Tutone Live, capturing the excitement of their earlier live performances. And in 2017 we have a new release by Tommy Tutone of the Pop Classic, My Little Red Book. As a group, and more recently as a Duo and a Solo Act, Tommy Tutone continues to rock festivals and clubs in a Power Pop style. Jenny turns 35 this year! Papa Green Shoes is a high-energy, four-piece band based out of Springfield, Missouri. Rooted in modern blues, with touches of soul, funk and rock, PGS is one of the few bands where all 4 members are skilled soloists and lead vocalists. Since ending their 5 year weekly Thursday night residency at The Riff in Springfield, Papa Green Shoes can be seen on stages throughout the midwest at festivals and other special events. A 2-time winner of the regional International Blues Challenge, and voted Springfield’s Best Blues band, Papa Green Shoes has solidified itself as one of the most dynamic, funky, and soul-filling bands you’ll ever hear. Tommy Tutone Papa Green Shoes