Hope it was crap again!

lots of sheep.

Just got back, excellent show and he seemed in very good humour. highlights for me were At Last I Am Born and How Soon Is Now, ...Pigsty pretty amazing too. Morrissey almost dragged into the crowd at the end too, just saved by security. He asked Julia what she had for breakfat - it was weetabix. Asked another fan how old her children were now, she said they weren't born yet (?). No setlist surprises, ended with IBEH encore.

Just got back. Moz got the crowd to chant 'virgin radio is rubbish' before he would do an encore. Then he said to an american person on the front row 'wot song do u want to here' and when they replied with 'lost' he said 'get lost yankey doodle!' and played irish blood english heart. He was more into it tonight and the crowd were far far better than london.

did anyone see when the top of moz's trousers broke after how soon is now? i could swear i saw his penis!

Any sign of Tiger Army?

As he came on: "Hey, hey, it's Tiger Bay!"

"It's good to be back here, thanks for having me, you'll regret it!"

To Julia: "Are you eating better now? What did you have for breakfast?"
Julia: "Weetabix!"
Morrissey: "That's what Gary has every morning, not that it helps."

After The Father Who Must Be Killed: "Happy Father's Day!"

Introduced the band as 'my Rat-pack', and joined in the crowd chants of "Boz! Boz! Boz!"

Before How Soon Is Now: "And thank you, for being... you."

I thought when he said that to the American guy it was pretty funny. He looked kind of pissed off tho.

Fanbloodytastic gig! Got to shake THE MAN'S hand twice and we helped Froggygirl from Sheffield to get over the barrier during the encore.....Moz looked REALLY happy and the atmosphere was just great....didn't want it to end.... an unforgettable night!

is good news! I wasn't there but I was really hoping for a great show after all the stuff that has been said about the Palladium. Gonna have to wait until next sunday now!!!

Moz seemed a bit pissed off when no-one noticed his moonwalk during work of art,he turned round and tried to do it back across the stage,but got his foot caught on the mic. lead!!!!!

    Really enjoyed tonight tho!!Julia looked ravishing!!xxx

I love you Moz.
Your birthday is near!
I'll kiss you!
I think of you all the time Moz.
I love you Morrissey X

Just got in from Cardiff, drove 100 miles to get there, and worth every yard!
Our first Moz gig but hopefully not our last.
Two tickets for Row H in the stalls cost £165 on E-Bay, but we missed out on standing as only the first 4 rows were allowed, and security really mean about it. When Moz came on stage everyone in the stalls stood up anyway.
Very positive spirit, everyone enjoying themselves. Moz acknowledged me and my gal' when he noticed us dancing wildly.

t-shirts £20 inside, only £5 outside.

A brilliant night - we've looked forward to it for months and we certainly weren't disappointed!

Great concert he seemed to enjoy the show. On the way home to swansea saw hundred of westlife fans rather scary!

Will someone please say if Tiger Army supported tonight.

It's not that difficult to answer, if you were there!

If that's true about Morrissey calling the man a 'Yankee Doodle' after asking him what song he'd like to hear, then that's a real shame.

Sounds like Morrissey's stage banter is becoming less clever and more mean-spirited. The whole 'how the fuck do you get a song played on Virgin Radio?' thing, too.

What a drag.

Moz played the Smiths' 1986 classic album from start to finish:

The Penis Bled
Wank In Sister's Hanky
I'll Show Tits Off, Yeah
Hairy Nads Go In Leather
Sodomy Waits

Big Cock Strikes A Pain
The Boy With The Horn In His Pride
Dick Hair In A Poo Stew
There Is A Shite That's Weathered By Stout
Some Hurls Are Sicker Than Others

'hey hey it's tiger bay'

great concert ,moz was on top form

how soon is now the highlight of the night

I wrote down setlist as it was played,

1. First of the gang to die
2. Still ill
3. The youngest was the most loved
4. In the future when all's well
5. To me you are a work of art
6. Girlfriend in a coma
7. You have killed me
8. I will see you in far off places
9. At last I am born
10. The father who must be killed
11. Ganglords
12. Let me kiss you
13. Life is a pigsty
14. Trouble loves me
15. I just want to see the boy happy
16. How soon is now?

Encore:

Irish blood, english heart

From where i was sitting, which was basically on top of him as we were front row of the tier nearest to the stage, i almost peed with glee (but i didn't, i'm saving that pleasure for when i'm a bit older).

Morrissey had a bandage on his finger, this has probably been commented on by people at other gigs but to be honest i can't be arsed reading them at the moment! Right hand, index finger, bandage all the way from the knuckle up, exciting stuff isn't it? He had a sweat mark shaped like a heart on the back of his second shirt (pink), made me chuckle. These are the things people want to hear i have no doubt. Still ill lyrics changed again to "I should know because i've seen them, very very often".

The crowd were lovely, everyone seemed very friendly too which is unusual for Morrissey gigs (no offence intended, some of you are just miserable bastards).

The security guards were absolute tossers, i saw one boy get pulled out just for reaching over too far to try & touch morrissey. If anyone dared to get over the barriers they'd push them down & twist their arms & face in funny angles, think of stretch armstrong if you need to imagine it.

To be honest, i woke up & discovered that I have ye olde tonsilitus & can't be bothered writing everything up, i hope whoever went had a lovely time though & that someone else writes an in-depth account because i'd like to read it once i get rid of the snot and retching.

win.
Virgin played First of the Gang to death. It was a brilliant song way better than anything on the current album and, presumably, if Moz wrote another brilliant, zingy single, Virgin would play that too. But R1 won't play Moz no matter how good the song is!
R2 is being very supportive (You Have Killed Me was one of its most played songs) and Moz should be grateful for that.
He needs to find someone who can write brilliant, upbeat pieces of music if he ever wants to escape the old-school indie world and have songs which non-music fans will at least get to hear.

I met someone who said Boz told him she doesnt? But i saw her at leeds giving Moz flowers? So wot the hell is this person on about?

Moodswings, brittle, paranoid, defensive, delusional, crabby, inconsistent... The man exhibits all the attributes of a man with a very specific problem. Why is this never commented on????????????????

during at last I am born :)

There was also a lyric change in YHKM..

Instead of Accatone..
I didn't catch it though..

Did anybody?

I was right at the front, and it rocked, i got to shake moz`s hands twice, he came right over, the barrier was so close to the stage, i never imagined ever being that close, a few guys tried to get onto the stage but where mangled by security, they did manage to get some contact with moz though, who happily reached for them.
At one point, he had sweat patches on his shirt that looked like a bra haha, he had a bandage on his right elbow and wedding finger on his right hand, i touched it woooo, the support band were good but we all wanted moz to appear and the crowd went nuts when he did.
Overall brilliant f*cking gig and moz was great, at the end we chanted for them to come back on but boz looked at us and said no and made the sign that they were going to the pub lol. I got totally crushed on the barrier but the bruises are worth it, great gig moz , please come back to cardiff!!!! I was in the black hat at the front.

I forgot to say, during at last i am born, moz changed the lyrics to
Vegetarians note, at last i am born,
just thought i would include that.

Europe (well ok maybe not.. North Wales, Manchester and Amsterdam) and Cardiff was fantastic. Hmmmm 10 minutes from my house. Oh well!!!

One from the front row, right by the centre. Very genteel compared to some of the Moz gigs I've been to standing (the Apollo springs to mind on this tour)

Julia stood to the right of me, bloke to the left of me shook his hand twice!!! Amazing to see Moz THAT close up after "all these years"
Nice close-up of his ring(s) oo-er and some of the expressions he pulls when singing are just utter class! His hands look very soft for a 47yr old man! Wonder if he uses Nivea...

Moz and t'lads really seemed to enjoy it. The sound in St Davids Hall is renowned for being good. Maybe this helped?

The weetabix comment was amusing! Though someone I know shouted out Black Pudding. HA HA.

Security were the usual neanderthals.... do they grow on trees??

And noone seemed to notice that Jesse was sporting the Moz 1oz necklace thing (I think)

All in all excellent. Cheers Morrissey!! Come back to Cardiff...

Next stop Cheltenham. My legs ache though.

BLUEBIRDS

Went to the gig last night slightly worried after all the criticism of late.
I've seen Moz a number of times over the years, not passionately following him throughout the tours, but wow, after last night I don't think it could possibly get any better than this. It was an awesome performance. This is what you want to hear about on this site, not pretentious ramblings about nothing in particular.
Forget concerns about his voice, his health, his frame of mind, last night proved the man is most certainly in charge and at his peak, there is no question.
Rubbish to those querying the set list, there was not one weak or out of place track played last night. Christ, he could play all night if he wanted, but what was played suited the night. It was fantastic, the man has to be applauded and so do the band. The 3 Smiths tracks were exceptionally good, even the jangly version of Coma and HSIN, well it's still a monster two decades on. My personal highlight, which to be honest is difficult to pick, was Trouble Loves Me, which shows everyone there is nothing wrong with the main man, he was stunning. All the tracks played from ROTT were amazing too, especially In The Future, which is a favourite so I was chuffed he played it.
One last thing to add, I was proud to be in the audience, the fans and there were definitely lots of us last night, were unbelievable and that's what gets Moz and the band to perform beyond expectations. I was lucky to be standing, but the atmosphere was superb from start to finish. He appreciates our efforts, that make no doubt, two bows with the whole band and a final Ciao made the night.
Well done Cardiff and well done Moz and the Tormentors, a night to cherish.....

When they all bounded on at the start Moz bent down and kissed his monitor - presumably the cause of the previous night's problems. Well worth the kiss because the night was toppermost of the poppermost - well done the Welshies for making Moz & Co put on such a great show.

He didn't look too happy when the balcony fool kept gurgling "Smiths" and "Panic", but that didn't knock him off his stride and he seemed to be really enjoying it, as did the band.

It was, all in all, really, really good.

What does he mean by this? Is it a barb at the 'Fish' eating comments?

The venom he has displayed on this subject means he could never go back.

That said, he has not got the ‘Meat is Murder’ tattooed on his arm like some div I know not too far away. It is brilliant though!

Any views without sparking another carnivore vs Veggie post war?

I've done a short draft of a write-up on last nites gig.
I've also published my photos and a short video is on Youtube.

Thanks to Chris, Linda and Rachel for befriending me and keeping me company in the queue from 2pm onwards. It was definitely worth arriving early for the amazing spot on the barrier that we got.

http://hintofsarcasm.com/2006/05/16/life-is-not-su ch-a-pigsty/ [hintofsarcasm.com]

(theres a link to the video and the rest of the photos at the bottom)

Well, it sounds like you people from cardiff had a great night, thinking about it now, moz was really moody the previous night in London, he really wasn't happy at all and you could tell; he looked a bit tired and annoyed, i am not saying the gig was bad but it ended on a rather disappointing note. And i came all the way from paris!!! oh well....

Also am I the only one to think that "ganglord" is a fantastic song, never heard the original but the live vesion is fantastic, I would also like to point out that the band sounds very very good these days and especially thanks to the new drummer and Mike farrell

Anyone notice Boz's roadie picking chewing gum off the floor?

And I think that Moz's shoes aren't leather. the soles looked distinctly rubber.

Boz drinking the water during Pigsty. And the number of guitars Boz has... eat yr heart out Eric Clapton!

After reading the Palladium comments I was a little worried but I think everyone agrees WHAT A GIG!!!

BLUEBIRDS

Good photos by the way mate!

so this was the first time i have "heard" julia at a morrissey gig. ive heard of her over the years, and reading a comment posted earlier about the palladium show, something about morrissey knows where she gets her money to attend all his gigs. my question is: where DOES she get her money, then??? and does morrissey provide all her tickets for every show?

Just got back after a weekend of Morrissey, Mayhem and Magners!
Travelled 600 mile round trip to see the Palladium Gig followed by the Cardiff gig. I thought the London crowd were awful and add to this the sound problems Moz was experiencing I wasn't surprised that the great man did not seem 'Up for it'. My how he made up for it in Cardiff . . . .after seeing The Smiths and Morrissey hundreds of times over the years this gig was one of the best ever. I even managed to shake Morrissey's hand during 'Irish Blood English Heart. The 'Magnificent Tenby Seven' - Mal, Chris, Carlton, Dai, Wigan, Julie and yours truly went home with happy hearts. Until the next time

did anyone happen to get annoyed at that ginger kid who kept jumping realy high, he was down the front, and couldnt get over the fact that morrissey was in the same room as him, that was sweet i thaught.

Without doubt, one of his and the band's most accomplished performances. Setlist really worked last night, great pace - no time to even think about anything other than what was being played. Nothing less than complete satisfaction at the end. Sound it has to be said was crystal - funny looking place St Davids Hall but it made for a great night with that little bit so close to the stage - all looked like a lot of fun at the front.

It really is upsetting reading some of these posts, Ok it should be free for all and a freedom of speech but you are not doing Morrissey any favours. This website has become a wasteland of really vicious and upsetting postings by people just wanting to stir things up and upsetting other people. I really do not want to be nasty but I would like you to take some responsibility of this. What started as a fan website has grown into a fully grown monster.

Great show the album sounds great live, probably the most comfy venue ive seen him in (my 11 time!) He sang 'If the usa doesnt bomb you' with relish !

I think the encore was cut short because the crowd was getting excited, but moz never minds, I remember, when we could clamber onto the stage and hug him, security is so panicky though nowadays

Roll on oxford!

This new web formatleaves me cold. I'm posting on here as it's the only place I recognise anymore. Anyway, good luck with your venture into morrissey-musicism, sad to say, I miss the olden days.

P.S What is in your fridge?

For a change;

http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/0900entertainment/0 050artsnews/tm_objectid=17085693%26method=full%26s iteid=50082-name_page.html

Magnificient, miserable, mediocre Morrissey.
Oh look I can use alliteration too;

Geriatric, gushing, Gavin the gash.

oh and another thing I noticed Moz seemed to make a point of touching his toes... as in he can still touch my toes!!!

Tour Bus, 15 Blokes, Sweat, Smells, Up the 'Gary Glitter' Need i say more!

I don`t want to cause an argument here, but whats all this fish supper talk? I doubt Morrissey would eat fish, or he wouldnt call himself a veggie. Either way, doesn`t stop me idolising him, even though im a veggie myself.

freeyourself says he's leaving for the 361st time. *yawn*. I don't get why you do that Paul. No resolve at all. What a scummy man you are.

What the fuck are you on????!!!! you need a shrink!!!!