All Mod Cons

In a turn of events that has left many scratching their heads, Rick Buckler and Bruce Foxton have sold out their 20-date U.K. reunion tour. Settling on the name, “From The Jam,” the band debuted last week in Oxford , England to rave reviews. A second tour in larger venues is planned for November and December, with the band coming to North America in 2008.

Hitching their wagon to this rising star, 2nd rate automaker Kia has donated a Sedona to the band for its touring purposes.

When reached for comment last October, on the eve of the reunion announcement, original singer/guitarist Paul Weller said he would only consider reforming The Jam if he and his children were "destitute and starving in the gutter." The "modfather" described the idea of bands reforming and revisiting material as "sad". However, this did not stop Weller from hosting a three-night stand in New York City in February with each night dedicated to a different phase of his musical career, including a full night of hits from The Jam.

In other news . . . Dexy’s Midnight Runners have announced a 25-date European tour to coincide with the 25th anniversary of their release “Too-Rye-Ay”. They will be playing their song to an estimated crowd of tens.