I have to admit, I've been quite impressed with Simple Minds on the last few occasions I've heard them playing live.
How were Dr Feelgood? A few weeks ago, we were unlucky enough to be playing in their home town on the same night that they were playing just down the road, making us the slightly less popular choice for a Friday night out. A real shame as we actually delivered a performance that we were all really satisfied with. Oh well...
They were good, very good I thought. I know there is a lot of people who think they are not as good as the original lineup, blah blah blah but I loved them, they were very tight, had a lot of energy, the guitarist is excellent and the drummer gave his sticks to my son (always a good way to get into a mum's heart, be nice to the children
.)
Sorry to hear they "stole" your audience in their own town though! How rude
. Unfortunate that you were playing on the same night. I am sure the people who saw you that night had a great time too!