Simple Minds Announce North American Tour
Simple Minds Announce North American Tour: Their Biggest Run in Four Decades
Mark your calendars, music fans! Scottish rockers Simple Minds are thrilled to announce their most extensive North American tour in four decades. The 22-date outing, dubbed the "Alive and Kicking" tour, will run from May to June, with two Canadian stops in Montreal and Toronto.
Jim Kerr, the band’s frontman, expressed his excitement, saying, "Been a while, but absence makes the heart grow fonder. Simple Minds are ecstatic about touring so extensively in the US and Canada this coming spring."
The tour, which kicks off on May 16 in Ridgefield, WA, will feature support from synth-pop pioneers Soft Cell and post-punk outfit Modern English. Tickets go on sale to the general public on January 31 at 10 a.m. local time, with an artist presale starting two days earlier.
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of their seminal album "Once Upon a Time," Simple Minds have released a digital anniversary edition, featuring the hit single "Don’t You (Forget About Me)" among its expanded tracklist. They’ve also dropped a new single, "Your Name in Lights," and have an official documentary, "Everything Is Possible," set for North American release.
Here are the tour dates:
- May 16: Ridgefield, WA – Cascades Amphitheater
- May 17: Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
- May 20: Concord, CA – Toyota Pavilion at Concord
- May 22: Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum
- May 23: Greater Palm Springs, CA – Acrisure Arena
- May 24: Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
- May 25: Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
- May 27: Denver, CO – Ball Arena
- May 30: Austin, TX – Moody Center
- May 31: Woodlands, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
- June 1: Irving, TX – The Pavillion at Toyota Music Factory
- June 4: Rogers, AR – The Walmart AMP
- June 5: Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
- June 7: Atlanta, GA – Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park
- June 10: Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion
- June 11: Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
- June 13: Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
- June 14: Philadelphia, PA – The Mann Center
- June 15: Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
- June 17: Montreal, QC – Centre Bell
- June 18: Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
- June 20: Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
- June 21: Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
- June 22: Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
Simple Minds’ upcoming “Alive and Kicking” tour promises a nostalgic and exciting experience for fans, offering a chance to relive their iconic hits and celebrate four decades of groundbreaking music. With a stellar lineup featuring Soft Cell and Modern English, this North american tour is sure to be an unforgettable event.
For those eager to experience this epic musical journey,tickets go on sale on January 31. Don’t miss your chance to see this legendary band perform live!
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the “Alive and Kicking” tour start?
the tour kicks off on May 16 in Ridgefield, WA.
Who are the supporting acts?
Synth-pop pioneers Soft Cell and post-punk outfit Modern English will be opening for Simple Minds.
* Where can I buy tickets?
Tickets go on sale to the general public on January 31 at 10 a.m.local time.
What are your thoughts on Simple Minds’ return tour? Share your excitement and any memories you have of their music in the comments below!
Simple Minds’ upcoming “Alive and Kicking” tour promises a nostalgic and exciting experience for fans, offering a chance to relive their iconic hits and celebrate four decades of groundbreaking music. With a stellar lineup featuring Soft Cell and Modern English, this North American tour is sure to be an unforgettable event.
For those eager to experience this epic musical journey, tickets go on sale on January 31. Don’t miss your chance to see this legendary band perform live!
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the “Alive and Kicking” tour start? The tour kicks off on May 16 in Ridgefield,WA.
Who are the supporting acts? Synth-pop pioneers Soft Cell and post-punk outfit modern English will be opening for Simple Minds.
* Where can I buy tickets? Tickets go on sale to the general public on January 31 at 10 a.m. local time.
What are your thoughts on Simple Minds’ return tour? Share your excitement and any memories you have of their music in the comments below!