Mark Burgess of the legendary band, The Chameleons U.K., returns to The Great American Music Hall after seven years to perform with The Bellows.

Manchester, England produced a few of the most influential bands of the eighties: The Smiths, Joy Division, and The Chameleons (known as The Chameleons U.K. in the states). Some fourteen years after their last studio album, The Chameleons have recently been resurrected by the devotion of fans who have never ceased keeping their music alive. They recently recorded an acoustic album of old classics (and a couple new tracks) called STRIP. Following the success of two acclaimed sell out gigs in Manchester and London in June 2000, they have decided to write an all new studio album to be released early next year. The Chameleons always maintained a passionate following, though they disbanded before achieving mass success. TEARS and SWAMP THING were the songs to receive the most American radio airplay. The legend of The Chameleons has grown over the years with their influence apparent in such bands as Radiohead. Their only San Francisco appearance was with The Mighty Lemon Drops in 1987 to a sell-out crowd at the I-Beam.

Lead singer and bassist, Mark Burgess has been playing and recording music since the break-up of The Chameleons. His loyal fans have continued to support and demand his music. In 1993, he played an acoustic show at The Great American Music Hall with local singer/songwriter, James Oakes. And now, seven years later, Mark Burgess will be playing again at the Great American Music Hall with James Oakes and opening the show will be Oakes' band, The Bellows. The Bellows are alternative melodic guitar pop, having been compared to The Smiths, Radiohead, and Travis. They have one full length CD, and will be releasing their new EP, WAY DOWN at the show.