Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark is returning to Canada and the United States this March for the first time in 1988. Just how big is that?

The band announced this week that its History of Modern tour will include stops in Boston, New York, San Francisco, Toronto and a slew of other big cities -- sadly none in Florida, but there are other dates in the Southeast and Southwest. (I'm leaning toward Atlanta or Houston myself because there is absolutely NO WAY I'm missing them this time around.)

According to the band's official website, there will be VIP and Gold packages available for die-hard fans. The VIP package will include a chance to meet the band. Tickets, which are all general admission, go on sale Friday. Here is the full list of dates: 

OMD - HISTORY OF MODERN U.S TOUR DATES:

March 5th -  Toronto, ON - Phoenix Concert Theatre

March 6th Montreal, QC - Le National

March 7th - Boston, MA - Paradise Rock Club

March 8th New York, NY - Webster Hall

March 10th - Washington, DC -  9.30 Club

March 12th Chicago, IL - Park West

March 14th - Atlanta, GA - The Loft

March 16th Houston, TX -   House Of Blues

March 17th - Austin, TX  - SXSW

March 18th Austin, TX - SXSW

March 19th - Austin, TX - SXSW

March 20th Dallas, TX - Granada Theatre

March 22nd - Denver, CO - Bluebird Theatre

March 23rd -  Salt Lake City, UT - Depot

March 25th - Los Angeles, CA - The Music Box

March 26th - San Francisco, CA - Mezzanine