Pharr, Texas rescheduled to April 13, 2013

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UPDATE Feb. 18:

billybud71 posts April 16 as the rescheduled Austin, TX date.


Got an email saying the new date is 13 april so I guess expect texas dates around that

Johnny Marr on The Smiths and going solo - BBC News

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Johnny Marr on The Smiths and going solo - BBC News
By Ian Youngs, entertainment reporter, BBC News

Excerpt:

Marr clearly puts Morrissey's lyrics for The Smiths into the "weird stuff from the brain" category rather than the "earnest sentimental claptrap" category.

"They were certainly fascinating and unique," the guitarist reflects. "I don't think there was ever anything soppy in there and if there was I would have backed him up like I backed up everything he did and he backed up everything that I did.

"I don't think we did do anything that we didn't love 100 per cent, even if it was just at the time. As songwriters, we entirely backed each other up to the max."

...Nostalgia is a force that Marr has got used to pushing against. Hopeful reports of The Smiths' imminent reformation now come along with reliable regularity. But they have always been quickly shot down by Morrissey and Marr.

I tell him I am now going...

Article: Morrissey statement - TTY; Denver (2/21), Salt Lake City (2/22) and San Francisco (2/24) po

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Re: Morrissey Statement 16 Feb 2013 - TTY

http://true-to-you.net/morrissey_news_130216_01

Statement 16 February 2013




Statement:


I am terribly sorry that the next three shows have been moved back. The worst is for the best. I am certainly on the road to recovery, but caution and prevention demand further IV blood work lest I keel over and die before your very eyes. I apologize to an almost annoying degree for any trouble I've caused to anyone by way of travel plans and dog-sitters and ticket-outlay and re-molded hairstyles. I should be as fit as a ferret for San Diego. Please don't be too appalled if you see me out and about this week in the Hollywood area. Perversely, it's all in accordance with doctor's orders: to have myself re-integrated with the call of the greasepaint and the smell of the crowd; the flash of light and the full thrust of mosh-pit sound. Illness turns the body into a complete stranger, and...

Morrissey at Soundgarden concert in Los Angeles (Feb. 15, 2013)

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Listen2thesmiths writes:

It's good to see Morrissey out and about...

Singer Morrissey is seen leaving the Soundgarden concert at The Wiltern in Los Angeles.

Morrissey at the Wiltern February 15, 2013 - Zimbio
http://www.zimbio.com/Morrissey

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Johnny Marr on The Smiths legacy - irishtimes.com

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“And I ended up with a load of almost entirely uptempo, punchy songs, which I think isn’t what solo records are supposed to be about. From what I gather, they’re supposed to be about experimentation and playing with an orchestra. But I’ll do that on the next one.”

Oh? :D

and:

“It’s not that I am someone who wants to be a provocateur – there are other people that are more qualified than I am in that regard."

Indeed!

Morrissey / Smiths in the media (Danielle Colby Cushman, Russell Brand, NY Times article title)

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Justin sends the link:

PHOTO American Pickers Danielle Colby Cushman’s new back tattoo “Irish Blood, English Heart” - Starcasm.net

The planet’s favorite burlesque dancin’ roller derby retro-pin-up office manager Danielle Colby Cushman treated fans earlier today by providing a clear photo of the massive tattoo on her back and shoulders along with the caption, “there….. now u know.”

The American Pickers' tattoo features an elaborate rose design with the words “Irish Blood, English Heart” from the Morrissey song by the same title.

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An anonymous person writes:

Great to see Russell Brand wearing The Smiths on Ross Show tonight!

Photo from:
Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand: we regret Sachsgate - The Telegraph

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First mentioned...

Institute Of Contemporary Arts (London) - Smithsfest (Mar. 29 - 30, 2013)

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UPDATE Mar. 15:

Event reminder. From Uncleskinny:

Programme of events is up now: http://ica.org.uk/36715/Seasons/Smithsfest.html



http://www.ica.org.uk/36625/Live/Smithsfest.html


Smithsfest
29 March 2013 - 30 March 2013
Over a two day festival comprising talks, performance, art and film, Smithsfest will survey the artistic and cultural impact of The Smiths, one of the most iconic, seminal and controversial guitar bands in the history of pop music.

To their passionate fans, The Smiths are the greatest band in the history of rock music. Morrissey himself stated that “The Smiths were the last group of any importance” and they are key countercultural figures of 1980s Britain.

Smithsfest guests and participants are coming from across the country to pool their knowledge and passion. Highlights confirmed include the London debut of Salford lad Terry Christian’s solo show Naked Confessions of A...

NME Song Stories - Johnny Marr talks about Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now

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Beautiful story and playing.

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