May contain a heavy dose of Jim Kerr
I think an artist or band could do worse than have a fan like myself championing them (even if I do say so myself). If only I could get paid for the amount of enthusiasm I can exude?! Once I took in that Warm Digits’ next gig was in Newcastle only the day after I’m…
There are some great photos being shared of last night’s gig in Barcelona – none better than this! Just look at him! Commands the stage… Can’t imagine what it’s like performing in front of thousands of adoring fans…but he laps it up. Visible for all to see in that nano second.
Well, no gig night would be complete without some kind of personal crap impeding stuff. Yesterday it was the faux pas of having let the OH rope me into the idea of travelling the Tube to get to the gig and leaving the logistics to her. Now, having discussed how we were going to get…
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The first snippet is dated Dec 6th, 1980. More tour dates for SM…it’s starting to wear Brian McGee out already… Next – a review of their gig at Tiffany’s on March 1st, 1981 (printed in March 14th edition of NME). Brian’s final gig with them in Glasgow. Why they get labeled as being “pretentious” with…
And…he makes the bold claim of suggesting he’ll sing all the songs in French. Now, come on, boy! You struggle as it is to remember them in English…don’t run before you can walk (between worlds), mister.
A flawless performance of Dolphins by the incomparable Catherine Anne Davies (aka The Anchoress). Cherisse on them drums, man! Oh, to be able to drum like that! Yes please! I want her to be my teacher… Thanks to Catherine Leuba for uploading the footage to YT.
Wow! What an absolute cracking version of Barrowland Star they did on Sunday night. Jim’s banter at the end with someone in the crowd. Lol. Stop worrying about your hair, Sir! We (well, I, at least) love you all the same. ?
Simple Minds played a festival in Podgorica, Montenegro last night. And so for a Minds Music Monday special…some super bang up-to-date footage of the gig from last night. Follows is some of She’s A River (Jim’s ditched the lyric sheet, everyone!), Mandela Day and Don’t You. Enjoy! Thanks for posting, “MONDO Crna Gora” and “maki…
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And counting! Will be here before we know it.
The latest episode of Cherisse’s tour diary has just landed.