Derek Forbes / A Very Simple Mind Returns / The Blue Lamp / Aberdeen / 08.03.26

Schedule

Sun Mar 08 2026 at 07:30 pm to 10:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

The Blue Lamp | Aberdeen, SC

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A Very Simple Mind Returns
Derek Forbes
(ex Simple Minds)
Live Performance from Derek and his band, Q&A, book signing & meet and greet.
Following his successful UK mini tour in 2024 Derek Forbes, bass player with Simple Minds during that golden 1978 to 1985 period, returns with a full band in early 2026 to play a varied set which will include classics such as ‘The American’, ‘Love Song’, ‘Waterfront’ & ‘Glittering Prize’.
Whilst merch will be on sale there will also be a 30 minutes Q & A as well as the chance at the end of the live set to meet Derek for a book signing.
www.derekforbesmusic.com
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