"It may have been 18 degrees below outside, but inside the venue it was business as usual as the pulse stated racing and the sweat began to flow. It felt good to be back playing live, it always does, a few weeks break might rest the body but inevitably everyone including band and crew starts to get fidgety, even with the delights of home comforts. And so to Riga, we were very taken by the friendliness of the Latvians, and although far too cold to venture much of a look around I can still vouch for the prettiness of the city."

"As for the gig? It was good to be back to the two set format. Given the amount of songs we have it is obvious that Simple Minds are more suited to the long form. This Is Your Land, One Step Closer, Space, War Babies and Let The Day Begin all surfaced in a set that in total lasted 2 hour 15 mins."

"And so it's on to Helsinki tonight and we are more than keen to do it all again." - Jim, 27th January 2014

Circus, Helsinki, Finland
27th January, 2014
Main Set Part #1: Broken Glass Park - Waterfront / Once Upon A Time - One Step Closer / Let There Be Love / All The Things She Said / War Babies / Glittering Prize / Let The Day Begin
Main Set Part #2: Speed Your Love To Me / Neon Lights / I Travel / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / This Is Your Land - Blood Diamonds / The American / Love Song / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Encore: New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84) / Sanctify Yourself / Space - Alive And Kicking

Many thanks to Steen for the set-list.

Circus, Stockholm, Sweden
29th January, 2014
Main Set Part #1: Broken Glass Park - Waterfront / Once Upon A Time - One Step Closer / Let There Be Love / All The Things She Said / War Babies / Promised You A Miracle - Glittering Prize / Let The Day Begin
Main Set Part #2: Speed Your Love To Me / Neon Lights / I Travel / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / This Is Your Land - Blood Diamonds / The American / Love Song / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Encore: New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84) / Sanctify Yourself / Space - Alive And Kicking

"I like to experience the cold northern winter weather, almost as much as I like the sunny southern climates. I like the extremes. I like the big arena type gigs we did at the end of last year. But I also like the current run of smaller shows."

"On Monday in Helsinki, it was certainly below zero outside, nevertheless it felt a bit like a Finnish sauna under the stage lights. More extremes, I guess. And these are truly smart cities, within beautiful countries. It is evident, likewise it is a real pleasure for us to have the opportunity to play here. That was the case when we first came to visit back in the late '70s. It is still the case. Thanks to all in Scandinavia who still support Simple Minds." - Jim, 27th January 2014

Sentrum Scene, Oslo, Norway
30th January, 2014
Main Set Part #1: Broken Glass Park - Waterfront / Once Upon A Time - One Step Closer / Let There Be Love / All The Things She Said / War Babies / Promised You A Miracle - Glittering Prize / Let The Day Begin
Main Set Part #2: Speed Your Love To Me / Neon Lights / I Travel / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / This Is Your Land - Blood Diamonds / The American / Love Song / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Encore: New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84) / Sanctify Yourself / Space - Alive And Kicking

Many thanks to Filip for the set-list.

Vega, Copenhagen, Denmark
31st January, 2014
Main Set Part #1: Broken Glass Park - Waterfront / Stars Will Lead The Way / Once Upon A Time - One Step Closer / Let There Be Love / All The Things She Said / Promised You A Miracle - Glittering Prize / Let The Day Begin
Main Set Part #2: Speed Your Love To Me / Neon Lights / I Travel / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / This Is Your Land - Blood Diamonds / The American / Love Song / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Encore: New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84) / Sanctify Yourself / Space - Alive And Kicking

Many thanks to Steen for the set-list.

Huxleys, Berlin, Germany
1st February, 2014
Main Set Part #1: Broken Glass Park - Waterfront / Stars Will Lead The Way / Once Upon A Time - One Step Closer / Let There Be Love / All The Things She Said / Promised You A Miracle - Glittering Prize / Let The Day Begin
Main Set Part #2: Speed Your Love To Me / Dancing Barefoot / I Travel / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / This Is Your Land - Blood Diamonds / The American / Love Song / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Encore: New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84) / Sanctify Yourself / Space - Alive And Kicking

"The thrills continued with the first show of the German tour in Berlin last night. Following on from the memorable Scandinavian dates - surely not many live acts would/ or are able/ to do 6 concerts in 7 days, while sustaining the kind of energy that our shows give out? Thanks particularly to the crew for making it all possible - even in snow and ice. Thanks even more to everyone who came to see us. Audience in Berlin last night were really fantastic. We look forward too more of this!" - Jim, 3rd February 2014

Docks, Hamburg, Germany
3rd February, 2014
Main Set Part #1: Broken Glass Park - Waterfront / Stars Will Lead The Way / Once Upon A Time - One Step Closer / Let There Be Love / All The Things She Said / Promised You A Miracle - Glittering Prize / Let The Day Begin
Main Set Part #2: Speed Your Love To Me / Dancing Barefoot / I Travel / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / This Is Your Land - War Babies / The American / Love Song / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Encore: New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84) / Sanctify Yourself / Space - Alive And Kicking

Many thanks to Matthias for the pictures and Matthias and Torsten for the set-list.

Docks, Hamburg, Germany
4th February, 2014
Main Set Part #1: Broken Glass Park - Waterfront / Stars Will Lead The Way / Once Upon A Time - One Step Closer / Let There Be Love / All The Things She Said / Promised You A Miracle - Glittering Prize / Let The Day Begin
Main Set Part #2: Speed Your Love To Me / Dancing Barefoot / This Fear Of Gods / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / This Is Your Land - Blood Diamonds / The American / Love Song / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Encore: New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84) / Sanctify Yourself / Space - Alive And Kicking

"Book Of Brilliant Things, Sweat In Bullet, Stay Visible, Moscow Underground, This Is It, Pleasantly Disturbed, Home, Dolphins, 7 Deadly Sins. Stand By Love and This Earth That You Walk Upon are among the collection of songs we will be adding to the setlist over the nights and weeks ahead. The idea is to try never playing the exact same set twice. Keeping it fresh for us, for all who come to see more than one show, and for everyone collecting those live USB stick recordings" - Jim, 4th February 2014

Jovel Music Hall, Munster, Germany
5th February, 2014
Main Set Part #1: Broken Glass Park - Waterfront / Stars Will Lead The Way / Hypnotised / Once Upon A Time - One Step Closer / Let There Be Love / Promised You A Miracle - Glittering Prize / Let The Day Begin
Main Set Part #2: Speed Your Love To Me / Dancing Barefoot / This Fear Of Gods / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / This Is Your Land - Blood Diamonds / The American / Love Song / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Encore: New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84) / Sanctify Yourself / Let It All Come Down / Alive And Kicking

Many thanks to Martin and Fred for the set-list and Martin for the ticket, photos and pass.

"City of science, city of sculptures, city of the Peace of Westphalia, city of bicycles, Hanseatic city - Münster is a living metropolis with many faces." Well, it felt like the City Of Simple Minds last night. The noisiest audience of the German tour so far? It is possible! In truth, all the German shows so far have been red hot. We look forward to the next few over the upcoming weekend." - Jim, 6th February 2014

"Was so impressed by this young kid who was pressed up against the front of the stage in Muenster. At first I felt a little worried for him, but then I quickly noticed that he was having the time of his life, singing every word, to every song. He was my inspiration that night. No doubt about it. So great to see so many kids coming along to the shows recently." - Jim, 11th February 2014

Stadthalle, Bremerhaven, Germany
7th February, 2014
Main Set Part #1: Broken Glass Park - Waterfront / Stars Will Lead The Way / Hypnotised / Once Upon A Time - One Step Closer / Let There Be Love / Promised You A Miracle - Glittering Prize / Let The Day Begin
Main Set Part #2: Speed Your Love To Me / Dancing Barefoot / Stay Visible / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / This Is Your Land - Blood Diamonds / The American / Love Song / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Encore: New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84) / Sanctify Yourself / Let It All Come Down / Alive And Kicking

Thanks to Ulrich, Fred for the set-list and Martin for the poster, pictures and pass.

"Staying, very visible in Bremerhaven. Blistering hot reaction last night. Likewise Charlie Burchill's guitar on Stay Visible. Although it is some years since we played this song live, it somehow felt better than ever. As though the song has finally found its place, its time. Cannot tell you how satisfied we are with these on going German gigs - and what a week it has been - with the reintroduction of Stars Will Lead The Way, Stay Visible plus the debut of Dancing Barefoot. The whole band seems to have a determination that is more driven than ever. Unstoppable. Long may it continue. Thanks to all who come to see us. Cannot wait for tonight's gig in pretty Aurich - and possibly looking to bring back Dolphins any day now." - Jim, 7th February 2014

Sparkassen Arena, Aurich, Germany
8th February, 2014
Main Set Part #1: Broken Glass Park - Waterfront / Stars Will Lead The Way / Hypnotised / Once Upon A Time - One Step Closer / Let There Be Love / Promised You A Miracle - Glittering Prize / Let The Day Begin
Main Set Part #2: Speed Your Love To Me / Dancing Barefoot / Stay Visible / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / This Is Your Land - Blood Diamonds / The American / Love Song / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Encore: New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84) / Sanctify Yourself / Alive And Kicking / Ghostdancing - Gloria

Thanks to Fred and Martinfor the set-list and Martin for the pictures.

""Das Konzert in Aurich war super klasse!!!!!" according to Edith Haberland. Well that is great to know. We certainly loved our time there, thought the audience in Aurich was super klasse in fact!" - Jim, 9th February 2014

Ringlokschuppen, Bielefeld, Germany
9th February, 2014
Main Set Part #1: Broken Glass Park - Waterfront / Stars Will Lead The Way / Hypnotised / Once Upon A Time - One Step Closer / Let There Be Love / Promised You A Miracle - Glittering Prize / Let The Day Begin
Main Set Part #2: Speed Your Love To Me / Dancing Barefoot / Stay Visible / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / This Is Your Land - Blood Diamonds / The American / Love Song / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Encore: Let It All Come Down / Sanctify Yourself / Alive And Kicking / Ghostdancing - Gloria

Many thanks to Dieter for the ticket scan and Fred and Dieter for the set-list.

Tollhaus, Karlsruhe, Germany
11th February, 2014
Main Set Part #1: Broken Glass Park - Waterfront / Stars Will Lead The Way / Hypnotised / Once Upon A Time - One Step Closer / Let There Be Love / Promised You A Miracle - Glittering Prize / Let The Day Begin
Main Set Part #2: Speed Your Love To Me / Dancing Barefoot / Stay Visible / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / This Is Your Land - Blood Diamonds / The American / Love Song / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Encore: Dolphins / Sanctify Yourself / Alive And Kicking / Ghostdancing - Gloria

"Karlsruhe - thank you. Next up - Tier. Dolphins made its comeback to the set tonight. Last time it was played live must be quite a few years ago. Did it work? Of course it worked, but it will get better. Simple Minds will get better too. We are not even half as good as think we could be. A lot to be getting with, time to roll up our sleeves. Thanks to the audience in Karlsruhe for making us feel so welcome and so good!" - Jim, 11th February 2014

"German audiences: We are now exactly half way through our 16 German dates. It is worthwhile saying that the audience at every one of these shows has been generous to Simple Minds - beyond belief. Thanks to everyone so far who has come to see us in Germany, we look forward to the rest of the dates immensely." - Jim, 11th February 2014

Europahalle, Trier, Germany
12th February, 2014
Main Set Part #1: Broken Glass Park - Waterfront / Stars Will Lead The Way / Hypnotised / Once Upon A Time - One Step Closer / Let There Be Love / Promised You A Miracle - Glittering Prize / Let The Day Begin
Main Set Part #2: Speed Your Love To Me / Dancing Barefoot / Stay Visible / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / This Is Your Land - Blood Diamonds / The American / Love Song / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Encore: Dolphins / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84) / Sanctify Yourself / Alive And Kicking

Many thanks to Fred for the set-list.

Palladium, Köln, Germany
14th February, 2014
Main Set Part #1: Broken Glass Park - Waterfront / Stars Will Lead The Way / Hypnotised / Once Upon A Time - One Step Closer / Let There Be Love / Promised You A Miracle - Glittering Prize / Let The Day Begin
Main Set Part #2: Speed Your Love To Me / Dancing Barefoot / Stay Visible / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / This Is Your Land - Blood Diamonds / The American / Love Song / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Encore: Dolphins / Light Travels / Sanctify Yourself / Alive And Kicking / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)

Many thanks to Fred and Stefan for the set-list.

"Great to see Peter Walsh after the show in Koln. Peter, as some will know, was the producer of what many believe to be our finest album - New Gold Dream. That is saying something considering the list of album producers we have worked with, including Jimmy Iovine, John Leckie, Keith Forsey, Steve Lillywhite and Trevor Horn. I still find it hard to believe that Pete was only 21 years old when he produced that record. The guy youngest in the room, the rest of us were 22! In any case the Simple Minds story owes so much to Peter Walsh in particular. You are always welcome Walshie!" - Jim, 17th February 2014

Konzerthalle, Olsberg, Germany
15th February, 2014
Main Set Part #1: Broken Glass Park - Waterfront / Stars Will Lead The Way / Hypnotised / Once Upon A Time - One Step Closer / Let There Be Love / Promised You A Miracle - Glittering Prize / Let The Day Begin
Main Set Part #2: Book Of Brilliant Things / Dancing Barefoot / Stay Visible / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / This Is Your Land - Blood Diamonds / The American / Love Song / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Encore: Dolphins / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84) / Sanctify Yourself / Alive And Kicking

Capitol, Hannover, Germany
16th February, 2014
Main Set Part #1: Broken Glass Park - Waterfront / Stars Will Lead The Way / War Babies / Once Upon A Time - One Step Closer / Let There Be Love / Promised You A Miracle - Glittering Prize / Let The Day Begin
Main Set Part #2: Book Of Brilliant Things / Dancing Barefoot / Stay Visible / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / This Is Your Land / Light Travels / The American / Love Song / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Encore: Dolphins / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84) / Sanctify Yourself / Alive And Kicking

Many thanks to Fred for the set-list.

"New tunes - best live songs? Light Travels was played for the second time in the last three days. With this new arrangement it could perhaps become one of our best live songs. Similarly, Big Music and brand new tunes Human, Midnight Walking, Spirited Away, are all due to start featuring in the live set. We need to start airing them now in order to have them sounding great for the planned summer shows." - Jim, 17th February 2014

Phönixhalle, Mainz, Germany
18th February, 2014
Main Set Part #1: Broken Glass Park - Waterfront / Stars Will Lead The Way / War Babies / Once Upon A Time - One Step Closer / Let There Be Love / Promised You A Miracle - Glittering Prize / Let The Day Begin
Main Set Part #2: Book Of Brilliant Things / Dancing Barefoot / She's A River / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / This Is Your Land / Light Travels / The American / Love Song / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Encore: Dolphins / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84) / Sanctify Yourself / Alive And Kicking

"Another leap forward: Spring weather during these last two days in Germany, always a nice feeling. With only two more weeks to go, it feels like we are heading into the last lap of this winter tour. Well, it might be winter outside, but thanks to the audiences, the atmosphere in the venues has been red hot. Listen out for news of some of the new songs that we plan to introduce over the upcoming shows. Simple Minds are getting ready to take yet another leap forward."- Jim, 18th February 2014

"A possible highlight so far of this German tour. Highlight of the gig? Charlie's guitar sound on Book Of Brilliant Things. No doubt about it!"- Jim, 18th February 2014

Werfhalle, Göppingen, Germany
20th February, 2014
Main Set Part #1: Broken Glass Park - Waterfront / Stars Will Lead The Way / Hypnotised / Once Upon A Time - One Step Closer / Let There Be Love / Promised You A Miracle - Glittering Prize / Let The Day Begin
Main Set Part #2: Book Of Brilliant Things / Dancing Barefoot / She's A River / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / This Is Your Land / Light Travels / The American / Love Song / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Encore: Dolphins / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84) / Sanctify Yourself / Alive And Kicking

Stadthalle, Fürth, Germany
21st February, 2014
Main Set Part #1: Broken Glass Park - Waterfront / Stars Will Lead The Way / Hypnotised / Once Upon A Time - One Step Closer / Let There Be Love / Promised You A Miracle - Glittering Prize / Let The Day Begin
Main Set Part #2: Speed Your Love To Me / Dancing Barefoot / She's A River / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / This Is Your Land / Hunter And The Hunted / The American / Love Song / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Encore: Light Travels / Big Music / Sanctify Yourself / Alive And Kicking / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)

"Both Colours Fly And Catherine Wheel and Hunter And The Hunted return to the setlist. Big Music starts as a regular tonight." - Jim, 21st February 2014

"In the end we got there, and Furth felt pretty fantastic. Not that it was easy. Ged Grimes has been troubled with a virus recently, Sarah Brown was equally in a bad way, and I also could feel that I was also on the brink of something quite draining. But we don't get to "call in sick", and that is just the way it is. Glad for it too, as we would not have wanted to miss out on last night." - Jim, 21st February 2014

Pearls Of Pop Festival, Zenith, München, Germany
22nd February, 2014
This gig was cancelled by the organisers on the 31st January due to technical problems.

Stadthalle, Singen, Germany
23rd February, 2014
Main Set Part #1: Broken Glass Park - Waterfront / Stars Will Lead The Way / War Babies / Once Upon A Time - One Step Closer / Let There Be Love / Promised You A Miracle - Glittering Prize / Let The Day Begin
Main Set Part #2: Speed Your Love To Me / Dancing Barefoot / She's A River / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / This Is Your Land - Hunter And The Hunted / The American / Love Song / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Encore: Light Travels / Big Music / Sanctify Yourself / Alive And Kicking

"We might be bunged up as well as full of the sniffles, but that does not mean that we are not thinking about the summer months. Many dates are about to be announced over the weeks ahead. If we have not got to your country/city yet, a little patience please, we probably will sooner or later. You should understand though that it is not just a matter of us deciding to perform in a certain place, in fact it is up to a local promoter to offer us the opportunity. In that case, maybe give them a call and ask why no Simple Minds? While you are at it, warn them in advance, that we will only come if they provide good sound, good lights, and... er... a huge pot of spaghetti backstage! See you in Summer hopefully!" - Jim, 24th February 2014

Alcatraz, Milan, Italy
25th February, 2014
Main Set Part #1: Broken Glass Park - Waterfront / Stars Will Lead The Way / War Babies / Once Upon A Time - One Step Closer / Let There Be Love / Promised You A Miracle - Glittering Prize / Dolphins / Let The Day Begin
Main Set Part #2: Speed Your Love To Me / Dancing Barefoot / She's A River / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / This Is Your Land - Hunter And The Hunted / The American / Love Song / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Encore: Light Travels / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84) / Sanctify Yourself / Alive And Kicking

Many thanks to Massimo for the ticket and Francesco for the set-list.

"Arrived at 5AM after driving through German and Swiss borders. Watched the city start to come alive as the cars, trams, trains started to transport the early morning commuters to work. Blue skies are not always expected in this city but it was stunningly beautiful start to the day. Always get a thrill about being in Milan, it is that kind of place. Never forget our first time. Charlie and I were still 16 and hitch-hiking through Europe, almost penniless, and with whatever small amount we had rapidly running out. Our accommodation that night was the floor of Milano Centrale Station. I could see it from from the window of my hotel room this morning. Those were happy days, time was on our side. Time is a lot less on our side now. These are happy days still, because nothing stops Simple Minds. Can't wait for tonights gig!" - Jim, 25th February 2014

"Arrived in Berne around 5:30AM, still high with the pleasure from our time in Milan. We fell in love with playing in Italy way back in our very early days, that love continues I am sure. Thank you to everyone who came to see us play, you made us feel so good, made us forget our flus and viruses too. A very special thanks to those who arrived hours before the doors opened, waiting patiently outside. I know that more Italian dates are about to be announced for this summer. See you then!" - Jim, 25th February 2014

"Milano - the best so far this year? As a tour comes to an end it is inevitable that we discuss among ourselves which gig(s) we enjoyed particularly. But first, and let's be clear, we enjoy all of them. Our audiences make sure every night, no matter where we are, that we have experiences never to be forgotten. Thank you of that! So far however, and for me personally, I enjoyed our time in Milan immensely. The sun shone during our stay, we got to catch up with many friends, and above all - the gig went so well." - Jim, 2nd March 2014

Festhalle, Berne, Switzerland
26th February, 2014
Main Set Part #1: Broken Glass Park - Waterfront / Stars Will Lead The Way / Hypnotised / Once Upon A Time - One Step Closer / Let There Be Love / Promised You A Miracle - Glittering Prize / Dolphins / Let The Day Begin
Main Set Part #2: Speed Your Love To Me / Dancing Barefoot / She's A River / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / This Is Your Land - Hunter And The Hunted / The American / Love Song / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Encore: Light Travels / Sanctify Yourself / Alive And Kicking / Ghostdancing - Gloria

"After the high of Italy, and all the success of shows in Germany over these last weeks, don't think we are less than delighted to be in Switzerland, which in in its own quiet way happens to be yet another of our favourite countries to visit. The Swiss have been supporting Simple Minds for decades and in return we will want to give only our best tonight in Berne." - Jim, 25th February 2014

"A little moment's rest - before the last week of the tour. Prague, Poznan, Warsaw, Zagreb, Skopje... and then... home!" - Jim, 27th February 2014

"Always been a regret that we have never played in Poland as much as we would have liked to. We are however taking our Big Music to both Poznan and Warsaw this weekend. Looking forward to it very much." - Jim, 28th February 2014

Incheba Arena, Prague, Czech Republic
28th February, 2014
Main Set Part #1: Broken Glass Park - Waterfront / Stars Will Lead The Way / Hypnotised / Once Upon A Time - One Step Closer / Let There Be Love / Promised You A Miracle - Glittering Prize / Dolphins / Let The Day Begin
Main Set Part #2: Speed Your Love To Me / Dancing Barefoot / She's A River / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / This Is Your Land - Hunter And The Hunted / The American / Love Song / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Encore: Light Travels / Sanctify Yourself / Alive And Kicking / Ghostdancing - Gloria - Hello I Love You

Many thanks to Steve for the set-list and to Otto for the poster, ticket, pass and set-list pictures.

Sala Ziemi, Poznan, Poland
1st March, 2014
Main Set Part #1: Broken Glass Park - Waterfront / Stars Will Lead The Way / Hypnotised / Once Upon A Time - One Step Closer / Let There Be Love / Promised You A Miracle - Glittering Prize / Dolphins / Let The Day Begin
Main Set Part #2: Speed Your Love To Me / Dancing Barefoot / She's A River / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / This Is Your Land - Hunter And The Hunted / The American / Love Song / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Encore: Sanctify Yourself / Alive And Kicking / Ghostdancing - Gloria

"Thanks to all in Poznan for last night's welcome. We are very happy to be playing live in Poland. Great people here. Cannot wait for tonight's gig in Warsaw." - Jim, 2nd March 2014

Stodola, Warsaw, Poland
2nd March, 2014
Main Set Part #1: Broken Glass Park - Waterfront / Stars Will Lead The Way / Hypnotised / Once Upon A Time - One Step Closer / Let There Be Love / Promised You A Miracle - Glittering Prize / Dolphins / Let The Day Begin
Main Set Part #2: Speed Your Love To Me / Dancing Barefoot / She's A River / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / This Is Your Land - Hunter And The Hunted / The American / Love Song / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Encore: Sanctify Yourself / Alive And Kicking / Ghostdancing - Gloria

Dom Sportova, Zagreb, Croatia
4th March, 2014
Main Set Part #1: Broken Glass Park - Waterfront / Stars Will Lead The Way / Hypnotised / Once Upon A Time - One Step Closer / Let There Be Love / Promised You A Miracle - Glittering Prize / Mandela Day / Let The Day Begin
Main Set Part #2: Speed Your Love To Me / Dancing Barefoot / She's A River / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / This Is Your Land - Hunter And The Hunted / The American / Love Song / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Encore: Let It All Come Down / Sanctify Yourself / Alive And Kicking / Ghostdancing - Gloria

"A longish day spent travelling from Warsaw to Zagreb, and with the final two gigs still to go, I am sure most of us would admit to feeling a little "zapped." That won't be a problem however once it is time to go on stage. We always find a reserve of energy, topped up by the energy that transmits with the amazing audiences who come to see us. No problem." - - Jim, 4th March 2014

"Been too long since we last played in Zagreb, almost 8 years I think. We have great memories of our Croatian shows in the past, including both Split and Krk. Delighted to see that our fans here will welcome us back with a sold out show. Thank you!" - Jim, 3rd March 2014

"Andy prepares the new song Midnight Walking. With only two gigs left on the tour we are still keen on the idea of playing it at least once before this series of gigs comes to end. Zagreb or Skopje? Who knows. - Jim, 4th March 2014

"I know, I know, I already said that Milano was the max! But... the audience in Zagreb was unbelievable really. What an experience today, with only a few hours to go before the start, we were within minutes of having to rethink our situation. But thanks to the chiropractor, sports doctors... plus a couple of injections here and there, all went off more than fine in the end. The band played incredible tonight in my opinion. But this audience in Croatia deserved that and more. Thanks very much to all in Zagreb, including also those who travelled from Split, Slovenia, Serbia, Hungary, and Italy." - Jim, 4th March 2014

The gig was not recorded due to logistical issues.

The concert was fully sold out two or three days before the gig (approximately 4000-5000 people). Some fans from Slovenia, Hungary and Italy were also there (and Jim gave them a huge welcome.) The reviews and comments after the gig in the Croatian daily newspapapers and musical portals were excellent. Despite the fact that Jim felt unwell (with a virus and some back trouble) he performed with 100% effort as did the rest of the band. During Dancing Barefoot Sarah took off her shoes and danced for real barefoot! so these two moments showed that the band was in a good shape. - Davor

Many thanks to Otto for the poster, ticket and set-list and Davor for the photographs.

SRC Kale, Skopje, Macedonia
5th March, 2014
Main Set Part #1: Broken Glass Park - Waterfront / Stars Will Lead The Way / Hypnotised / Once Upon A Time - One Step Closer / Let There Be Love / Promised You A Miracle - Glittering Prize / Mandela Day / Let The Day Begin
Main Set Part #2: Speed Your Love To Me / Dancing Barefoot / She's A River / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / This Is Your Land - Hunter And The Hunted / The American / Love Song / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Encore: Sanctify Yourself / Alive And Kicking / Ghostdancing

The gig was not recorded due to logistical issues.

Many thanks to Zoran for the pictures.

"Tonight's show in Skopje is the last of a series that began almost 6 weeks ago. Before we know it though, we will be back out in early Summer, embarking on another 3 month's worth of shows. Simple Minds really are on a mission, firstly to continue improving in every way what we do as a live band, but also to show that as one of our fans put it "You remind everyone that concerts are not about flying angels, or armies of showbiz dancers, but more about truly iconic performance." And as yet another commented "The atmosphere was so relaxed, everybody was smiling, the band and the music were fantastic, there was a great energy between the band and the audience, an amazing harmony." And with these words they sum up what we are setting out to achieve with out live music. We aim to give 100% no matter where we walk on and plug in. It could be a club, theatre, arena, stadium. Wherever we are, we care only about the people who come to see us. No other recognition necessary." - Jim, 6th March 2014