Simplify the following text for a Grade 9 native English-speaking person.
Original: During the autumn of 2008 , the band went on a short tour of North America , which included an appearance at the Virgin Festival in Toronto on 6 September 2008 , as well as the band 's first ever American college show at Syracuse University .
Simplified: During Autumn 2008 , the band played in North America and Canada . They played at the Virgin Mobile Festival in Toronto on 6 September 2008 , and had their first ever American college show at Syracuse University .