The Subways band from England makes first U.S. tour in eight years

Like The Jam before them, The Subways are a punk-pop trio that plays clever, socially conscious tunes at maximum volume and speed. But unlike The Jam, who had a bass player named Bruce, The Subways’ bringer of four-string fury is a cool chick named Charlotte Cooper. After an eight-year absence from touring in the U.S., the…