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on Tuesday October 19 2004, @09:00PM
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Nashville Thoughts (Score:0)
Nashvegas (Score:0)
Good show overall - yet VERY let down..... (Score:2, Insightful)
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Lame (Score:0, Interesting)
more tidbits (Score:0)
some banter between he and Julia about how bad Detroit show was... can't wait to hear him complain about Louisville or even Nashville...
refered to his band as original back-up band for Tammy Wynette...
after Vegetarian/Flesh line he added... 'trying to avoid colon cancer...'
Nice tussle for his first shirt...
did the show sell out? (Score:1)
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Incredible (Score:2, Insightful)
It was also a nice touch when he took my demo CD and tossed a wink and a "good luck" my way.
Viva Stage Invaders!!! (Score:0)
Nashville Ryman Show (Score:0)
Morrissey has long held a cult following since his days, in the 1980s, as lead singer of The Smiths. Since those days, fans have adored him. This concert was my first Morrissey experience, though I have been a fan for many years. I paid $75 dollars for top seats to see Morrissey and he play barely over an hour.
The Ryman made the tragic mistake of allowing fans to return to the crowd after rushing the stage. As the encore began, with a classic Smiths tune, multiple fans rushed the stage and Morrissey immediately called the show - long time fans were astonished.
I blame both Morrissey and the Ryman for ruining what was on the way to being one of the greatest Nashville musical events of all time. It is indeed a shame that such a great show was abruptly halted in Nashville, a town that is very much in need of musical diversity to expand the Country and Christian sounds which have come to define the Nashville sound in recent years.
Wait a moment... (Score:2)
Whilst I can understand people being angry at the high ticket prices and speedy exit, it would seem this is the fault of the security team. There's no way Moz would be able to carry on with the stage full of people (I know this happened during The Smiths era but it wouldn't now) and so considering there's only one song planned for the encore I can't see how he could re-appear.
I agree with whoever said he could try changing the encore about but the stage rush is nothing to do with There Is A Light, it's simply because everyone knows it's the last song of the evening so it's time to go for it.
Not only is a stage invasion and Morrissey fleeing a pretty spectacular end to the evening, surely it's preferable to everyone sitting cross legged and applauding politely?
It seems Morrissey doesn't have the 'Mozzer's Men' security at every show, only one or two Security Chiefs who then instruct the venue's staff. This tour has so far seen knuckle brained violence in New York, and almost a polite hand up at other venues. There needs to be some sort of happy medium.
I fully understand people feeling short changed, but it's not the first time this has happened and won't be the last. How was the bulk of the show? Good?
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Nashville (Score:0)
So did he just got off stage or did "his men" literally carried him off stage?. Can someone describe the scene please?
Early finish (Score:1)
Give him a bit of credit, do you think he wants to finish the set early? No. Do you think he wants to finish the set with no broken bones so he can continue the tour? Yes.
I do understand the frustration of the people who didnt get on the stage, but ask yourself this. If you had the chance would you? And if you did would you care about the people who are stood or sat watching? probably not.
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Sorry (Score:1)
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Another perspective... (Score:0)
Don't blame Morrissey, he is so gracious with his fans. You can't expect anyone to be able to continue singing while being mobbed. And, to start the song over would have been anti-climactic.
Don't blame security either. They were nice enough with the first two invaders. The right security balance must be so difficult to achieve at Morrissey concerts.
I will, however, blame the "ungracious" stage invading fans. I don't mean all stage invaders, just the "ungracious" ones. After all, isn't it really just about the music. Let the man sing! If you really feel compelled to jump on stage, be gentle. If someone beat you to it, wait for another chance! But, whatever you do, let the man sing, damn it! Don't storm the stage in droves and ruin it for all of the other fans in the house.
Thank you Morrissey, Boz, the rest of the band and Damo for a great show! Thanks for digging out the gems for an old fan of the smiths.
Stage Invading (Score:1)
Is there a different policy with the US security or are the American fans, dare I say, more determined?
Does seem strange.
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Stage invading (Score:1)
Besides... they are making out that they are being robbed of some more songs... since when did Morrissey ever encore more than one song? If you want to hear that one encore then get off the friggin stage!
Simple!!!
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Blame the stage invaders.. (Score:0)
was katelyn reader at the show? (Score:1)
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Official Set List? (Score:2, Informative)
How Soon Is Now? / First Of The Gang To Die / November Spawned A Monster / I Like You / Bigmouth Strikes Again / How Can Anybody Possibly Know How I Feel? /I'm Not Sorry /Such A Little Thing Makes Such A Big Difference / Subway Train (into) Everyday Is Like Sunday / Shoplifters Of The World Unite /Irish Blood, English Heart / Let Me Kiss You / The World Is Full Of Crashing Bores / Last Night I Dreamt
That Somebody Loved Me / I Have Forgiven Jesus / The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get / You Know I Couldn't Last // There Is A Light That Never Goes Out (encore)
Thanks for your help!
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Everyday is Like Sunday (Score:1)
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Daddy mommy and Baby had a great time (Score:1, Funny)
After party in Nashvegas (Score:0)
Concerning his early exit... Moz does that crap all the time, so it was no surprise. Also, it was cool to see him play (slightly) longer than his usual "58 minute shows". He pulled that routine when I saw him at the Fox during Maladjusted and he's done it many other times... so, you just have to deal...
What ya'll REALLY missed was the after party down the way at the local honkey tonk. Gary (bass) and Boz played at Lonnies ???(they keep changing the names) for a short set which was really cool!!! Even Nick from the Blue Moon Boys sang a couple of songs and it rocked. I think they closed the place down, not sure cuz I was pretty hammered. Anyway, it killed and they looked like they had a blast! Playing rock-a-billy in best form. Almost as great as seeing the Moz in a small venue like the Ryman. Definite hi-light! Cheers boys!
pre-concert vocals (Score:1)
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no one has mentioned so far... (Score:1)
i don't think anyone has mentioned morrissey's comments last night regarding them... after the first two went up, he said something along the lines of it being a great privilege to have people want to come up, and then added with a sly grin that "the night is still young." that's about as strong an invitation as you are going to get from moz.
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Nashville show in review (Score:0)
http://nashvillezine.com/archives/001064.html
They say it ended "on an incomplete note" given the stage crashing.
To crash or not to crash? (Score:0)
"The encore had Morrissey coming out saying "Years come and years go, but the tears remain. Right, Julia?" as the band started up with "There Is A Light". I think Morrissey must've been a little miffed that either the crowd wasn't into it enough or that no one got on stage, because he kind of left without saying goodbye. He usually says goodbye, right?"
Very revealing. Now that I've witnessed them in Nashville, Phoenix, Salt Lake, and Milan, my conclusion is that Moz prefers the melodrama of abrupt endings. He certainly rewarded crashers who attempted earlier in the show, one in particular who kissed Moz on the cheek and was returned to the front row.
Don't blame anyone. (Score:1)
Toronto show? Three venue security guards, who never moved throughout the entire concert. No barricades, and the people at the front literally had their elbows on the stage, within about six inches of Moz' feet, if he were so inclined to walk your way.
Everyone who wanted to get up, did get up, and were gently escorted back to their places in the crowd.
FACT #1. MORRISSEY LIKES STAGE INVADERS. He likes them. He really does. He doesn't want to be tackled like a linebacker, but he does love people coming up. That's why he insists on shaking their hands before they are returned to the crowd.
FACT #2. Security, or lack thereof, has nothing to do with it.
The key is to stage invade in moderation, people. Don't MOB him; because then he can't sing, and it's not really a concert then, is it?
If there are already one or two people on stage, hold your ground. Wait a few seconds until the coast is clear, and then make your entrance.
Stage invading is part of what makes a Morrissey concert a Morrissey concert. That's just the way it is.
Just don't mob and I can guarantee you there will be no more encores cut short. Get it out of your system BEFORE the encore - that way there isn't a great panic when TIALTNGO comes on and they realize NOW'S THEIR CHANCE.
Besides, wouldn't it be much nicer to have him to yourself on stage, rather than muddling through a group of similarly crazed fans?
That's all, and happy stage invading :)
(User #12483 Info)
stop moaning, grow up (Score:0)
and pay no attention to moz's pronouncements. he is recreationally perverse, one day employing SAS bodyguards, the next daring you onstage. it all depends on what he had for breakfast or whether he caught coronation street
also please stop fussing about set length. this is probably the best performer you'll ever see, so enjoy it. most bands play an hour too long anyway
hat did boz kick at the end? (Score:0)
Amazing Show (Score:1)
I was one of the first to take a seat - in the balcony which I prefer. So it gave me a bit of time to look around at all the other fans streaming in. Some of the most unexpected people were there, from bikers to goths. Eh, but what do I know about Morrissey's core fans?
I'd never heard Damien Dempsey before, but he was instantly likeable and quite a pretty vocalist. His guitar strap came loose right as he swung the instrument around his shoulders and he handled it quite well, joking that Morrissey must've done it.
I doubt I'll see a show that tops this one...my life is now complete.
(User #12428 Info)
Morrissey's Official Website (Score:0)
Oh, and if you drop by that site, be sure to check out some of the great photos in their gallery! Awesome.
The Best Night of My Life (Score:1)
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recordings? (Score:1)
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Mark E (Score:0)
stage invasion (Score:1)
As I've stated before, as have many others, if there are many people trying to get onstage, DON'T DO IT. If someone is already up there, DON'T DO IT. However, if you're the lone wolf with the courage, go for it.
I got onstage at South Bend (girl with blonde hair during "There is a Light") and was able to hug and kiss Moz. I can say with zero shame that it was the best 10 seconds of my 26 year old life.
But I was gentle and calm with him, and I jumped off of the stage right afterward. He finished the song and seemed very, very happy that people were able to get up onstage and yet not 'rush' the stage, if you will.
If people treat Moz with the love and respect he deserves (and hopefully, we all have for him), he will continue to finish encores whilst allowing a few calm stage invaders.
The problem is with people who get onstage just for the glory or 'thrill' of it. Strictly BS, that is. The only reason someone should get onstage is to show Moz the love and appreciation you have for him and nothing else. Oh, well, one can only dream, yes? Hopefully that will be the case from now on...
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"That guy" in Nashville. (Score:1)
The night, like the venue, was beautiful. The back of the Grand Ol’ Opry House, now called the Ryman, is lined with cases of relics from those who had played there before. The seats were church pews, more comfortable than they looked. They opening act was good, and the fans were great.
You sit fifth row. Your older sister, the one who introduced you to Morrissey’s music when you were fifteen, sits to your left on the edge of the row. To your right is a pretty girl you have never met, but is a comrade nonetheless. Not far away at all, you see that nice guy from Chattanooga that you met in the hotel lobby while checking in with his girlfriend, introduced to you outside as you were catching a smoke. After waiting the thirty minutes between acts, you are filled with nervous energy. Then, the last song of the recorded music ends, the lights go down, and as you stand up and move, you are pushed by the surge of people to the stage. There you stand, at the very edge, wondering how you managed a spot like this.
In the dark, the monologue is in a cockney too thick to understand all of the words. And then Morrissey is there. He bows. He jokes. He opens with How Soon Is Now? That’s only the beginning. The best from You Are the Quarry is mixed evenly with the old, highlighted by a couple more songs from before that. He is as charming as always. He charms the crowd. He shakes their hands; he shakes your hand --twice. Jesse walks over to give you his guitar pick. He doesn’t toss it. He gives it just to you.
Morrissey looks a little perplexed towards the end. He’s looking for people to come up. You wonder why no one else will. You think to yourself that it would be unusually easy to get up there. His eyes are open and he’s slightly closer to your side. He could see you coming. You think that now would be a good time to go, and realize that the stage just hit the bottoms of your shoes. You run for what seems at the time to be a whole ten minutes, but later you will remember everything as happening much quicker than it actually did. You feel a set of hands grab you from behind by the shoulder and waist, but Morrissey is in front of you. So you close your eyes. You reach forward, and put your arms around him and lay your head on his shoulder as if he were your best friend. And for that second or two, he is. You let go, and walk towards the side exit. Did you remember to wave to everyone? For the first time since he took hold of you, the security guard steers you; not outside, but right back to your spot. You will remember to shake his hand and thank him after the show. You watch the rest of the concert and you are just plain happy. Another guy goes up. A few more, then a lot more go up. After that the lights go up. The show is over and as far as you can see, there is no one not beaming.
After the show (truly a night of your life if any others ever were) you aren’t any different. Not really. Not in any way that will show. But maybe, just maybe, years and years from now, at a time when you are scared or alone, you might just remember to close your eyes. Close your eyes and reach.
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Fantastic (Score:1, Funny)
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***setlist order correction*** (Score:1)
How Soon is Now?/First of the Gang to Die/November Spawned a Monster/I Like You/Bigmouth Strikes Again/How Can Anybody Possibly Know How I Feel?/Such a Little Thing Makes Such a Big Difference/Subway Train (into) Everyday is Like Sunday/Shoplifters of the World Unite/Irish Blood, English Heart/Let Me Kiss You/The World is Full of Crashing Bores/Last Night I Dreamt that Somebody Loved Me/I Have Forgiven Jesus/The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get/You Know I Couldn't Last/I'm Not Sorry/There is a Light That Never Goes Out (encore)
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Re:Amazing Show Tonight. Best Show of The Tour (Score:0)
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Re:Boys Don't Cry? (Score:0)
Your taking all the attention away from
Julia Ono!
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Re:Congrats to Nashville (Score:1)
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