By Honey Rumbles / Jeff Arnhart
A Night of New Wave Nostalgia:
Simple Minds Electrify the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
on Saturday, May 31 the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion was transformed into a time capsule of 1980s magic, with Simple Minds
delivering a show that was both nostalgic and electric. Under clear
skies and a sea of fans, the legendary Scottish band brought an energy
that was impossible to resist. Jim Kerr’s charismatic presence and
soaring vocals were matched by the band’s tight, dynamic performance,
especially on hits like “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” and “Alive and Kicking.” The crowd was on their feet, singing along, proving that these anthems are as powerful today as they were four decades ago.
Soft Cell
set the stage with a synth-pop performance brimming with quirky charm.
Marc Almond’s vocals carried the night with fan-favorites like “Tainted Love” and “Say Hello, Wave Goodbye,”
proving they still knows how to connect with an audience. The vintage
keyboards and catchy beats got the crowd dancing early on.
Opening the evening, Modern English charmed the early arrivals with a spirited set. Their rendition of “I Melt With You” had everyone swaying and singing, creating the perfect warm-up for the night’s wave of retro delights.
Overall,
it was an unforgettable evening that blended nostalgia with fresh
energy. For fans of new wave and synth-pop, the concert was a
celebration of timeless music and enduring stage presence.
Simple Minds Setlist:
Waterfront
I Travel
Glittering Prize (Tour debut)
Let There Be Love
Once Upon a Time
Someone Somewhere in Summertime
She's a Rive
New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84)
Oh Junglelan
Theme for Great Cities
Drum Solo
Promised You a Miracle
All the Things She Said
See the Lights
Don't You (Forget About Me) (with “multilingual” audience participation bit)
Encore:
Book of Brilliant Things
Alive and Kicking
Sanctify Yourself
Soft Cell Setlist:
Memorabilia (With snippets of Madonna's "Holiday,” “Into the Groove" and "Like a Virgin")
Torch
Monoculture
Nostalgia Machine
Purple Zone
Say Hello, Wave Goodbye
Bedsitter
The Night (The Four Seasons cover)
Tainted Love / Where Did Our Love Go
Modern English Setlist:
Gathering Dust
Long in the Tooth
Someone's Calling
Hands Across the Sea
Swans on Glass
I Melt With You
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