Simple Minds are officially back in a big way. The iconic Scottish band have dropped Live in The City of Diamonds via BMG, a new live album that captures the electric energy of their 2024 sold-out show at Amsterdam’s Ziggo Dome — just in time for their biggest North American tour in over 40 years.

Live in The City of Diamonds completes the band’s celebrated Live in The City series (which began in 1987), and offers a perfect snapshot of Simple Minds' unparalleled live prowess. The recording captures Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, and the rest of the band playing to a packed crowd of 17,000 fans, with a setlist that spans their trailblazing career.

The new release is available in several formats: a 2xCD Media Book featuring 24 tracks and a 24-page booklet with exclusive tour notes penned by Kerr himself, a Double Black Vinyl edition with 18 tracks housed in a high-spec gatefold sleeve, and a Specialist Retail Exclusive version on Double Clear/Glitter Vinyl.

The tracklist reads like a love letter to their career, including early post-punk essentials like "Love Song," "Sons and Fascination," and "Sweat in Bullet," as well as era-defining hits like "Promised You a Miracle," "Waterfront," and the global smash "Don't You (Forget About Me)." Cuts from New Gold Dream and Once Upon a Time — both celebrating their 40th anniversaries this year — feature prominently, alongside fan favorites like "Belfast Child" and "See the Lights."

Simple Minds' live lineup remains as formidable as ever, featuring original members Jim Kerr (vocals) and Charlie Burchill (guitar), along with Gordy Goudie (rhythm guitar), Ged Grimes (bass), Cherisse Osei (drums), Erik Ljunggren (keyboards), and Sarah Brown (vocals).

Following the album's release, Simple Minds will embark on a massive North American tour beginning May 16 in Ridgefield, Washington, and wrapping up June 22 in Noblesville, Indiana. Along the way, they’ll hit major cities including Los Angeles, Toronto, New York, and Chicago, playing a mix of amphitheaters and arenas.

Simple Minds - North American Tour Dates 2025:

May
16 - Ridgefield, WA – Cascades Amphitheater
17 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
20 – Concord, CA – Toyota Pavilion at Concord
22 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum
23 – Greater Palm Springs, CA – Acrisure Arena
24 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
25 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
27 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
30 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
31 – Woodlands, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

June
1 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
4 – Rogers, AR – The Walmart AMP
5 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
7 – Atlanta, GA – Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park
10 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion
11 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
13 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
14 – Philadelphia, PA – The Mann Center
15 – Mansfield, MA - Xfinity Center
17 – Montreal, QC – Centre Bell
18 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
20 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
21 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
22 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center

Live in The City of Diamonds is available now across all major retailers.

Visit: https://www.simpleminds.com/tour/

Author: Adam Bailey

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