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Seven bands. One poolside stage. Totally Tubular Festival stacks a night with the artists behind the songs that defined a decade -- from 'She Blinded Me With Science' to '867-5309' -- all performed live under open Vegas skies.
Seven acts. One stage. And a setlist that reads like the B-side of every great '80s road trip cassette. The Totally Tubular Festival at The Pool at SAHARA Las Vegas pulls together a lineup that spans the full emotional range of the decade -- from Thomas Dolby's quirky synth-science theatrics to the jangling new wave urgency of A Flock of Seagulls, the punchy post-punk of Bow Wow Wow, and the chart-burning phone-call hook of Tommy Tutone's '867-5309/Jenny'. These aren't tribute acts. These are the original artists, performing the songs they wrote, live.
What makes this concert feel different from a standard nostalgia show is the setting itself. The Pool at SAHARA Las Vegas is an outdoor venue -- open sky above, warm air, and a crowd close enough to the stage that you can see the performers actually feeding off the room. That kind of intimacy doesn't happen at an arena. When Animotion launches into 'Obsession' or The Escape Club kicks off 'Wild Wild West', the sound doesn't echo into empty rafters. It lands. People react, and performers notice. That back-and-forth between stage and crowd is something no streaming playlist can replicate.
Totally Tubular is built for people who still know every word to these songs -- and for anyone who simply loves live music done without pretension. The vibe is loose, celebratory, and genuinely fun. With The Producers and The Escape Club rounding out a bill this deep, there's barely a moment between sets where the energy drops. It's a concert that earns its exclamation point.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is actually performing at the Totally Tubular Festival?
The Totally Tubular Festival features seven original '80s acts: Thomas Dolby & The Lost Toy People, A Flock of Seagulls, Bow Wow Wow, Animotion, The Escape Club, The Producers, and Tommy Tutone. These are the original artists performing their own songs -- not tribute or cover bands.
Is Totally Tubular Festival good if you're not a hardcore '80s fan?
The Totally Tubular Festival works well for casual music fans because the songs themselves are widely recognizable -- tracks like 'She Blinded Me With Science,' '867-5309/Jenny,' and 'Obsession' have stayed in rotation for decades. You don't need deep knowledge of the era to enjoy a poolside concert this stacked with genuine hits.
What's the venue like -- is it indoors or outdoors?
The Totally Tubular Festival takes place at The Pool at SAHARA Las Vegas, which is an open-air outdoor venue. Expect a poolside atmosphere with an intimate stage setup -- the kind of space where the crowd and performers are close enough that the show feels genuinely interactive rather than distant.
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