So. I open up my Time Out this evening and encounter a full-page ad for five Morrissey dates in NYC. I'm not ashamed to say I love The Smiths and, to a lesser extent, the man's solo work. I've never seen him live, though, because his shows usually last about twenty minutes or he decides that he's just not going to show up. I think he'll be better this time; his livelihood is pretty much on the line with his new record contract.
Get this, though. Stephen Morrissey is playing five nights at the Apollo Theater. No. I'm not kidding. Morrissey at the Apollo. It just doesn't roll off the tongue, does it? It's easy enough for me to get to (take the train to 125th and walk a couple of blocks) but I have no clue what it's like inside. Has anyone ever been?
By the way, I know that only about three of you will "get" the title of this entry. Take comfort in the fact that you're not alone with your horrible affliction.
Posted by mikewolf at April 01, 2004 07:42 PMI'm right there with you on Moz. Do go. I saw The Smiths on the Queen is Dead tour and he was amazing (as was the entire band.) Can't say I've seen him since. Can't even remember him touring on his own.
Posted by: Dennis on April 1, 2004 09:27 PMNo, I don't get the title reference. I'm sorry. I'm so sorrrrrrry. Did I tell you that I'm sorrrrrrry?
Posted by: Bruce on April 2, 2004 08:54 AMMadonna tickets for the Atlanta show go on sale tomorrow. I KNOW you're dying to see her.
Posted by: LadyCrumpet on April 2, 2004 11:08 AMSo if the crowd gets restless, will a clown come out and sweep him off the stage?
Posted by: K. Britt on April 2, 2004 01:51 PMI saw him at the Fabulous Fox. The Smoking Popes opened for him. I remember three things about the show:
1. I was horribly emabarrassed that I knew some of the people who jumped on stage to touch him.
2. The huge photo that served as his backdrop was VERY disturbing.
3. The Smoking Popes did a killer version of "Pure Imagination" which led me to buy their CD. To this day, I love that song and that CD.