Episode Description
When Brandon Flowers confirmed there wouldn't be an official Sam's Town anniversary residency, fans were disappointed.
Jeremy Alysandratos decided to do something about it.
On this episode of Lonely Town: A Killers Podcast, we travel to Australia to hear how one fan turned an idea into Read My Mind – A Killers Tribute, a full-scale celebration marking the 20th anniversary of Sam's Town.
Jeremy shares how discovering The Killers during the pandemic changed his life, how the global Victims community inspired this project, and what it has taken to organize a tribute show built completely by fans, for fans.
The concert will feature the entire Sam's Town album performed live from beginning to end, followed by a second set packed with Killers favorites.
Whether you're lucky enough to attend in Sydney or simply love hearing stories from The Killers community around the world, this is an episode you won't want to miss.
Show Notes
In This Episode
🎙️ Jeremy Alysandratos shares how he discovered The Killers and quickly became part of the worldwide Victims community.
🎰 Why Sam's Town remains his favorite Killers album twenty years later.
🎸 The story behind creating Read My Mind – A Killers Tribute after learning there would be no official anniversary residency.
🎤 Finding musicians—and a vocalist capable of tackling Brandon Flowers' incredible range.
🇦🇺 Why Australia has such a passionate Killers fanbase.
🎵 What fans can expect from the September 27th celebration, including:
- A complete live performance of Sam's Town
- A second set featuring twelve Killers favorites
- A night created entirely for Victims, by Victims
🎧 Plus, Jeremy shares stories from attending Killers concerts, his favorite live moments, and why he believes music has the power to bring complete strangers together.
Event Information
Read My Mind – A Killers Tribute
Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Sam's Town
📅 Sunday, September 27, 2026
📍 The Bridge Hotel Hotel Rozelle Sydney, Australia
🎟️ Tickets
https://m.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/read-my-mind-a-killers-tribute-sams-town-20-anniversary-show/198717?utm_id=97757_v0_s00_e0_tv0
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