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Simple Plan
The Andrew J Brady Music Center — Cincinnati, OH
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About Simple Plan

Simple Plan formed in 1999 in Montreal and basically became the soundtrack to a lot of people's angsty 2000s. They hit with 'I'm Just a Kid' on their 2004 album Still Not Getting Any and never really left. Their thing was always straightforward: catchy hooks over distorted guitars, lyrics about feeling out of place and relationship drama that somehow managed to be both sincere and funny at once. 'Perfect' became their biggest crossover hit, the kind of song that worked equally well at pop-punk shows and on mainstream radio. They've spent the last couple decades being one of those bands that tours constantly, releasing albums on their own terms, and maintaining a genuinely loyal fanbase. They don't reinvent themselves every album cycle—they just keep doing what they do, which is write songs that are easy to sing along to and hard to get out of your head.

Their crowds are enthusiastic, hands-up singalongs the whole way through. Mostly people who've been fans for years showing up to relive their own nostalgia. Sets are tight, familiar, and singable. Nobody's really surprised by anything, which is kind of the point.

Known for I'm Just a Kid, Perfect, Addicted, What If I Leave, Jet Lag

Simple Plan + Cincinnati

Simple Plan rolled through Cincinnati on June 8, 2025, setting up at Riverbend Music Center with the kind of setlist that actually justifies the ticket. They leaned into the deep cuts—"Can't Keep My Hands Off You" and "Addicted" landed harder than expected, songs that matter to people who've actually lived with this band's catalog. "I'm Just a Kid" still hits like it did in 2002, which is the whole point. They closed on "Perfect," which isn't subtle but works anyway. The band's been a fixture in this market for years, and it shows—they know what Cincinnati wants from a pop-punk night.

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Live Music in Cincinnati

Cincinnati has always supported pop-punk with a quiet consistency. The city's DIY roots run deep, and there's respect here for bands that don't take themselves too seriously. Simple Plan fits naturally into that landscape—they're the kind of act that plays Riverbend and fills it without needing a massive radio push. The local scene feeds off that same energy: straightforward, earnest, no pretense. It's why bands like this keep coming back.

Cincinnati road trip to see Simple Plan?

Stay in Hyde Park, Cincinnati's most elegant neighborhood, with tree-lined streets and restored Victorian homes. Dinner at The Eagle—a fine dining spot that takes Southern cooking seriously—pairs well with Stapleton's sensibility. Spend your afternoon at the Cincinnati Art Museum or walking the grounds at Spring Grove Cemetery, one of America's most beautiful cemeteries. Both offer quiet reflection before heading to the show. If you have time, catch the view from Skyline Chili's main location; the city panorama is worth the detour, even if the food is divisive.

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