Simple Minds releases "Acoustic In Concert"

On 16 June 2017, Eagle Rock Entertainment release “Acoustic In Concert” by Simple Minds on DVD, Blu-ray, DVD CD and digital formats. This wonderful collection of re-tooled classics follows the release of their acclaimed “Acoustic” album and includes: Alive And Kicking, Don’t You (Forget About Me), Glittering Prize, Waterfront, Promised You A Miracle, Sanctify Yourself, See The Lights and more!

On the eve of the album’s release, in November 2016, Simple Minds took to the stage of London’s famous Hackney Empire to perform a special show for BBC Radio 2’s renowned “In Concert” series. The band performed re-imagined acoustic versions of some of their greatest hits and best-loved tracks along with cover versions of some of the songs that influenced them including a stunning finale of “Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me)” which sees them joined by Steve Harley. This is Simple Minds as you’ve never seen them before!

TRACKLISTING

1. New Gold Dream
2. See The Lights
3. Glittering Prize
4. Stand By Love
5. Waterfront
6. Andy Warhol
7. Chelsea Girl
8. Someone Somewhere In Summertime
9. Dancing Barefoot
10. Speed Your Love To Me
11. Promised You A Miracle
12. Don’t You (Forget About Me)
13. Sanctify Yourself
14. Long Black Train
15. Alive And Kicking
16. Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me)

Simple Minds are about to embark on a huge Acoustic Tour of Europe, having

proved once again that they are a class act, with hit after hit given a fresh twist that allows them room to breathe and the melodies to shine through. “Acoustic In Concert” is a must for any fan of this remarkable band.

• Friday May 12th 2017 - Kursaal - Ostend
• Saturday May 13th 2017 - Kursaal - Ostend
• Monday May 15th 2017 - BOZAR – Brussels