August 7 will be an unusually good day for those who like to party like it's 1979. The newly reactivated/never officially broken-up (so don't call it a comeback) B-52's have just announced that their tour for their new Astralwerks release, Funplex, will include an opening slot for the Police on the final date of the latter's (go ahead and call it a) reunion tour. Sting and company say that the Madison Square Garden appearance will be the last Police show ever, so don't be surprised if there are some teary-eyed fans letting out anomalous wails of despair during "Love Shack." Tickets go on sale June 14 and will also be available as a high-end premium as part of a PBS pledge drive--after earning untold squillions on their reunion, the Police are going out on an altruistic note by making this show a PBS benefit.
