Simple Minds
The icons of 80s neo-rock are Alive and Kicking, and on tour!
Simple Minds
Kerr performs with the innate confidence of a frontman who knows he has a flotilla of showstoppers in reserve.
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Simple Minds
The icons of 80s neo-rock are Alive and Kicking, and on tour!
Why see Simple Minds?
Alive & Kicking Tour
Joined by special guests Soft Cell and Modern English
No, we didn't forget about you! Dust off your day-glow 'cause Simple Minds, one of THE icons of 80s neo-rock, are Alive and Kicking, and back on tour! Celebrating four decades of their album Once Upon a Time featuring classics like Alive and Kicking, Sanctify Yourself and the song that still lives on through The Breakfast Club Soundtrack, Don't You (Forget About Me).
Don't panic - that doesn't mean you're in for a night of new songs you don't know. Oh no sir! Simple Minds have a major treat up their sleeves for their fans, with not one but TWO sets planned for the North American dates showcasing all the hits from the impressive catalogue as well as some of their new material too!
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Customer reviews
4 reviews, average rating: (4.5 Stars)
Special K
Anything but simple...
As a person of a certain age I am often conflicted about going to the shows of bands
I grew up with. They often sound and look, well, auto-tuned and that is
disappointing. Simple Minds have been recording, albeit quietly, for many years
since their stadium popularity had subsided. If you heard Our Secrets are The Same,
Black and White and or Graffiti Soul etc. then I am not sure you really understand
where this band has been and where it now finds itself. The current album a Walk
Between Worlds is the perfect melange of contemporary soundscapes and vintage
sounds that made the hybrid synth sound so appealing in the first place. Jim's voice
sounds as sincere and passionate as ever (as does Sarah Brown's), Charlie still
remains underrated and Gordy's's melodic additions supported and countered by
the bombastic beauty that is Cherisse Osei make for a well rounded contemporary
sound that is far from simple minded. Despite the poor sound quality that night, it
was still a great show! ... Read more
Lars G
Fantastic evening
Great and well balanced setlist.
Sound quality delivered very well by the L-
Acoustics system.
Lighting/Video could have been better.
Security did not know the rules for recording.
Jim’s personal touch and interaction with the
Las Vegas crowd was outstanding.
Saw them about 3 decades ago, and they are
still going strong.
Thanks for a great evening to the band and
crew.
Hope the tour will be out on 4K/BluRay soon. ... Read more
Evan S
Simply Spectacular
I have been waiting for years for Simlle Minds
to tour the US again and was delighted when I
learned of their 2018 return to the States. I
traveled from Salt Lake City to attend the
Denver show, which was my first experience
with the Paramount Theater. The set list was a
perfect blend of old, new, and everything in
between. Mr. Kerr was exceptionally gracious
and very interactive with the crowd. I was
fortunate enough to be in the second row and
for me the sound was amazing. The band
performs a stripped down show with litttle in
the way of fanfare, but that just allows the
focus to be entirely on the music. And make no
mistake, the music is still great. I would highly
recommend catching Simple Minds before this
tour ends... who knows when they will be back
again? ... Read more
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