Lead singer Jim Kerr of Simple Minds performs "Sons and Fascination" during an Alive & Kicking 2025 tour stop at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., Friday, May 23, 2025.

Even with a noticeable number of empty seats Friday night at Acrisure Arena, Simple Minds’ performance on their Alive and Kicking tour was anything but bland. The Scottish rock band delivered a ...