May contain a heavy dose of Jim Kerr
Another new show for the calendar. Until recently, my gig calendar was looking quite sparse from July onwards but that’s starting to change now. Firstly, due to the recent announcement of Zoe Graham’s two headline shows in Edinburgh and Glasgow (I have Glasgow booked and will book Edinburgh when finances allow). Secondly, the news via…
Today I have done something that I felt (at times) was never going to happen – I have finally sent off my completed manuscript for what will be titled Simple Minds: Song by Song. It has been a long, hard slog but with luck it will be published some time in 2026 and then I…
Great to watch this video of Andy from Warm Digits talk about the upcoming Future Collaborations festival in Sunderland with MC for the festival, Adam. The festival is taking place at PopRecs in Sunderland on Saturday 26 April – tickets are available HERE It’s an all-ages, neurodivergent-friendly festival. It’ll be great fun. The boys are…
I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing the wonderfully talented Zoe Graham earlier this week. We discussed her recently released debut album, TENT, covering tracks on the album, the production process and other aspects of her career to date. Zoe also talks about her headline shows coming up in September – she’ll be playing at…
There has been yet more nostalgia tripping for the band that prides itself on not wanting to be seen as a ‘heritage’ act. Yet more celebrations to do with THAT SONG having its 40th anniversary. Simple Minds fans had a busy night last night. No sooner was Radio 2’s Sounds of the 80s (being co-hosted…
Preparations for this year’s touring has begun with a stint of promotional spots on TV and radio. First of which saw Mr Kerr ‘flying solo’ with a spot on the This Morning couch, the footage of which is only available to view for UK audiences of ITV/STV. People abroad – trust me when I say…
People of the Americas (South, Central and North) – this is your one month call to say Simple Minds are headed to you starting one month from today! The first port of call is Santiago, Chile on 29 April, followed by dates in Buenos Aires, Argentina on 1 May, Sao Paolo, Brazil on 4 May…
If you’ve been following the blog for the past several months, then you’ll be aware that I’ve become an ardent fan and follower of artist Zoe Graham. I first clapped eyes on her at the Echo and the Bunnymen show at Kelvingrove Bandstand last year – and I hate to disparage the Bunnymen but Zoe…
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It was quite the ‘chill’ affair last night for a ‘school night’ gig. After seeing Juanita support Travis at the Hydro at the end of last year, both Michelle and I were keen to see her in her own right. I headed into the city in the late afternoon. I do try and save costs…
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I feel as if I’ve been a juggler these past few days. Well, weeks, actually. One of the first gigs I booked for attending this year was to see The Anchoress in London next month. From there it’s been a bit of a headache trying to get all the rest of it sorted. Mercifully, there…
Read full post “Clashing and Swapping – Gigs To Attend and Ones That Can’t Be” »