The Au Pairs were a post-punk band who formed in Birmingham, UK in 1979. Musically they were very similar to bands such as Ludus, Gang of Four and Delta 5. That is, the rhythm section was tight and funky (obvious influences were James Brown and Funkadelic), but the guitars were light and "scratchy" (like Subway Sect). All these bands shared a strongly left wing social outlook, but the Au Pairs stood out due to their frontwoman, Lesley Woods, being...
These are photos from concerts where Au Pairs played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
The B-52's / Au Pairs / Pearl Harbour Nov 25, 1980 London, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Zimtrim
The B-52's / Au Pairs / Pearl Harbor & The Explosions Nov 24, 1980 London, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Zimtrim
Killing Joke / Au Pairs / Dangerous Girls Oct 18, 1980 Derby, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Thekilburnoracle
The Cure / The Fall / The Passions / Au Pairs / Section 25 May 11, 1980 London, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Zimtrim
