Simple Minds to perform unique Glasgow gig in February

By Carla Callaghan

SIMPLE Minds have announced a host of special concerts where fans will get the chance to see them perform material from their first five albums. These one-off shows will take place in just four UK venues during February and March 2012. Coming back to their hometown, the band will take to the stage at Glasgow's Barrowlands on February 25.  And those lucky enough to get tickets will be able to hear the band play songs from Life In A Day, Real To Real Cacophony, Empires and Dance, Sons and Fascination/Sister Feelings Calling and New Gold Dream. Speaking about the concerts, lead singer, Jim Kerr said: "This is the set that so many who appreciate Simple Minds have been begging us to play and finally this is that one-off chance to see it.” Story continues ADVERTISEMENT February 14th      Coliseum, Lisbon, Portugal 15th      Riviera, Madrid, Spain 16th      Razzamatazz, Barcelona, Spain 18th      Paradiso, Amsterdam, Netherlands 19th      Admiralpalast, Berlin, Germany 20th      Vega, Copenhagen, Denmark 21st      Sentrum Scene, Oslo, Norway 23rd      Cirque Royal, Brussels, Belgium 24th      Birmingham Academy 25th      Glasgow Barrowland 27th      Casino De Paris, France 28th      Alcatraz, Milan, Italy 29th      Komplex 457, Zurich, Switzerland March 2nd        London Roundhouse  3rd        Manchester Ritz 4th        Olympia Theatre, Dublin   Tickets will go on sale at 9am on 25th November. Birmingham, London and Manchester tickets available from:  http://www.gigsandtours.com/?a=simple+minds&site=simpleminds  and Glasgow tickets available from: http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/36004772866982BD?did=ukdfc1ps  or www.gigsinscotland.com

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