Simply Red: A great night at MEN gig

Jan 15 2009 by Mark Smith, Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News

SOULFUL pop act Simply Red will be holding back the years when they perform a celebration of their greatest hits at the MEN Arena.

Denton-born Mick Hucknall and the rest of the band will be returning to their Manchester roots for the gig on April 5.

There they will be performing songs from a repertoire built up over the last quarter of a century to coincide with their new album, Greatest Hits 25.

A tour spokesman, said: “Simply Red have enjoyed a string of memorable hits including Money’s Too Tight (To Mention), Holding Back the Years and The Right Thing.

“Formed in June 1984, the soul-based pop group last performed at the MEN Arena in October 2005.”

Tickets may be subject to a booking fee and are available via the 24-hour Ticketmaster Hotline on 0844 847 8000.

Tickets are also available via the venue’s website at www.men-arena.com