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on Saturday May 26 2007, @09:00PM
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Austin (Score:0)
Texas Ahole Wanker (Score:0)
atx (Score:1)
Incredible !! Don't believe all the haters!!! Yes, he only played a few songs "you" wanted to hear but it was Moz for crying out loud.
He subbed the lines "I still don't know what drugs are" instead of "I did'nt even know what drugs". (for the song tqid)
He cracked a joke saying, "One of the major problems I have with G W bush is his opposition to same sex marriage." He then said said something to the effect that, "after all his father was in a same sex marriage". Ouch, my repub friends probably did not like that one.
Thanks Moz !!! Come back soon !! See you in Houston in two days. Counting the minutes !!
(User #19025 Info)
all you're going to get... (Score:1)
Robbie, you're going to have to find somebody else to throw gigantic grandma panties at Moz.
otherwise, thumbs up from the gallery standing near the merchandise stand!
(User #36 Info)
You're posting early - how long was the show? (Score:1)
(User #19168 Info)
set list (Score:0)
Cologne? (Score:1)
(User #19170 Info)
Austin (Score:1)
(User #19171 Info)
ATX show (Score:0)
It was the earliest start to a major show I've ever seen. He hit the stage at about 9:15 pm. I got there at about 9:10, whew!
Austin show (Score:1)
Interestingly, I saw very few people my own age at either show. And now thinking back on the SXSW show last spring, it was the same thing. But maybe the over 40 crowd go back in the balconies, I don't know for sure.
But the fact that Moz draws in a significant younger age group is a good thing. It shows the value of his writing and how he can truly make an impact to anybody with ears and a brain.
Like many other commenters here, I am not crazy about Kristeen Young. Just not my taste. But I respect her. She (like Morrissey I think) stays true to her art. This is what an artist should do. So while not my thing, she has my sincere respect.
I saw many people taking what looked like excellent quality digital photos of the show tonight. I hope some of you will post them here or someplace else. I would like very much to see them.
(User #19172 Info)
setlist? (Score:1)
The show was amazing... Moz is still a great showman. Not as mind blowing as the live DVD performance but, well... it was kinda hot out there... i don't know if i could have mustered teh energy to perform.
The girlfiend and friend stood waaay in the back so i made friends with Shannon, Bridget and (guy I can't recall name of— sorry). Really nice people.
Anybody got a set list from this one?
(User #19173 Info)
Pics available (Score:1)
Will have video up tomorrow at:
http://homepage.mac.com/seanhigbie/
Hope you enjoy!
(User #18941 Info | http://www.youtube.com/SDHigbie)
a really real post about tonight (Score:2, Informative)
Anyway, most of my show experience was not what you would call exciting. i had unexpectedly bumped into some acquaintances and hung out with them the evening. They were hoping for something other than veggie fare at the food stands. Not having been to the backyard in 4 years, I had no idea that you could buy snack kind of food. Also, the ambience of the place has been totally destroyed by the mall that was built behind it.
Anyway, the people i was with chose to hang back from the stage, mostly because they are courteous and the guy is tall and didn't want to block the view. However, I'm not bothered by it. I could watch the show and divorce myself from the lunacy that the pit instills in a person.
The people I was with did have this bit of commentary about KristeenYoung: she doesn't attempt to interact with the audience. as the guy said, "they might as well be practicing in their garage."
As for the rest of it, i'm sure you are only reading this far because you are looking for dribbles of what Morrissey said or did.
When Moz introduced the band, the biggest cheer from the crowd was for Boz (Morrissey introduced him as "old faithful"). It was large enough that Moz repeated the part about him being "old faithful" again.
Only one shirt was ripped off. It was on cue during "Let Me Kiss you"
They had to restart "All you need is me" because Jesse dropped his guitar. Morrissey said he should be forgiven because "he is young."
Moz said something about "a sharp wind just blew in from Lubbock" and "came through San Antonio." One of my compadres asked "does morrissey know what town he's in?"
Moz indeed cracked a few jokes about GW. First he said, "Bush is mistaken because he believes he is president!" and then he said GW "doesn't support gay marriage, but he should since his father and mother live in a same-sex marriage."
Later on, when Julia was given the mic, she said something to the effect of "i agree with you about George Bush" which was a total waste. If the mic had been given to me, i think my one comment would have been "when are you going to rip off your next shirt?" as that's what i paid money for, but i admit to being a loose cannon like that.
Morrissey was dancing around a bunch at the beginning of the show, and so this might be the most active I've ever seen him. He also shook a bunch of hands which is something that never happened at any of the previous shows I had been to.
Only one encore. The crowd was behaved enough to basically wait until he said, "good night!" and start to leave the stage before they started piling on for a stage invasion. one lucky guy got a hug from moz!
anyway...hmm. so, when is this whole thing going to be repeated again? next year? 5 years from now? this stuff never happens when one expects it, and most of the time it never happens soon enough.
(User #36 Info)
05/26/2007 setlist (Score:2, Informative)
first of the gang to die
the last of the famous international playboys
in the future when alls well
you have killed me
disappointed
panic
let me kiss you
i just want to see the boy happy
the national front disco
i will see you in far-off places
all you need is me
lucky lisp
everyday is like sunday
the boy with the thorn in his side
irish blood, english heart
at last i am born
i changed my plea to guilty
life is a pigsty
how soon is now?
encore:
you're gonna need someone on your side
(User #152 Info | http://worldofabrahan.com/)
Great weather, great venue. (Score:0)
The Venue was layed out so everyone could find a comfortable place to hang out. I was starving so I tried the Buffet in the inside restaurant (how cool is that!) and I was very pleasantly surprised at the amount of good NON MEAT entrees. I love pasta and cheese and my favorite was the green beans with squash/zucchini. I don't like croutons in my caesar salad. After my meal, I was so happy I could care less if Moz sang well or not!
K said that the audience were very well behaved and that she didn't believe they were clapping because they liked her music...but her voice is OPERATIC. Does she really need a microphone? I'd describe her as a cross between OPERA, PUNK and 60's GO GO. I think her energetic performance and style was great for an opener OR a main act (she just needs a bigger band and a horn player and she's set to rule the world!) She asked the audience in the pit area if they felt like "livestock" or "deadstock"...that made me think of woodstock, I laughed.
There's a lot of pros and cons about having a strip mall by the Backyard. The pros are you can hang out in A/C areas before the show. The cons are mainly for the venue because if any restaurants/bars open up they'll compete for sales. Personally, I don't go to a concert venue to eat and drink, but since the backyard is WAY OUT it just made sense for them to have those amenities. It does make it feel more HOMEY and like a REAL backyard which is probly why a lot of you are railing against the strip mall.
While I'm on a controversial note, I guess I should mention something that made me want to leave the show. I don't mind artists having a point of view and expressing it (especially if I agree with it) but I really, really, really don't like rudeness. I think the comment about BUSH SR's marital relationship was in poor taste. It's definitely not something one should say in a crowd where there could be BUSH relatives. I mean, we're doing our best to try to welcome Moz to Texas and he throws out that comment? ACK!
Sure he's rented the venue and can set certain rules for us like "no meat" but that doesn't give one the right to preach at us. Oh, and the Dixie Chicks were so NOT WRONG in being ashamed of coming from Texas...because...in the context of where they were playing, it was OK to say that. I've been overseas and there's a lot of preconceptions people have about N. America. And when you have people representing ANYWHERE is a piss poor way...well, you should be ashamed. I understood what she was feeling.
Now back to Moz and what he was feeling...he didn't like the fact that his movie screen blew down and his intermission music stuck...but WHO CARES? How many people in the audience actually KNEW that there was supposed to be a movie or more than 5 songs for the intermission? How many people DON'T like hearing some songs over and over? There are people who go to concerts simply to listen to LIVE MUSIC! Unless the band was MIMING the whole time, I think we got a GREAT live performance. Also, he seemed in a really poor mood because he didn't hit some notes and mentioned NOT having the Smiths behind him. Why mention that? I'm sorry he was in a poor mood...and I forgive him for screwing up cuz of it!
Thanks for not cancelling, Mr. Daddy Moz!
Did he have another hard on? (Score:0)
Set list. (Score:0)
www.simplysmiths.ecrater.com
CD,DVD,POSTERS,CLOTHING,CD SINGLES ETC ETC
PAYPAL ACCEPTED.
(User #18935 Info | http://simplysmiths.ecrater.com/)
Austin Show Was Simply Amazing (Score:1)
Morrissey, you are the best! Thank you.
(User #19174 Info)
writing shite as per usual - virginia wooooooolf (Score:0)
The best show ive seen in my entire life
That fella needs a medal
I'm thinking about raising from the dead to write more shit
Good on ya Morrissey and all your high brow mates
(Still makes me larrf)
He thanked San Antonio!!!! (Score:0)
thetexasbloke
Priscilla (Score:1)
Thank you in advance!
(User #19175 Info)
Video (Score:1)
(User #18941 Info | http://www.youtube.com/SDHigbie)
What Ever Happened to `I HAVE FORGIVEN JESUS ?` (Score:1)
One of the greatest most thought provoking heartfelt songs Morrissey has ever written/sung!
Its lyrical and musical excellence puts it in the league of the elite!-.
BRING IT BACK MOZ,PLEASE ? + Cum and see us on Cromer Pier !!!
(User #19178 Info)
Last Ever Tour (Score:0)
"Greatest Hits Tour". But this is it - A Morrissey "Greatest Hits Tour" in a disguise.
This is his way of saying Goodbye to all of his fans in the UK, US & Europe.
I mean C'mon, he has been touring for well over a year now and there is no way in the world that he'd ever do the same again.
So people, be grateful you've seen, heard and touched the man as there is no-one else like Morrissey.
This is his way of bowing out.
Take it from me.
Arturo (Score:0)
Bush coments (Score:0)
no one can hold a candle to Moz (Score:1)
Moz made comments about how his james dean screen fell, and how the cd they play with the intermission music wasn't playable. one thing, before the Imperfect List started, while whatever cd they had playing, the last song to play before Imperfect List was Moz's No One Can Hold A Candle To You
i thought the comments about bush and bush sr we're amusing and while some may think they were appropiate they follow true to Moz's form of being critical of govenment leaders.
the venue was great. i was quite happy it was an outside venue even with the threat of rain and the flooding that has been going on in the area in the past few days. i was up in front again, but i wans't able to get any pictures this time, camera phone battery died, though i did see numerous people with cameras and it did appear that Moz was posing for pictures.
i only saw one stage jumper at the end, and Moz pulled him up on stage and put one arm around him.
the set list has been fairly much the same, minus I>Ganglord & Please, please please, let me get what i want, which i was hoping for again.
also the same lyric changes in i'll see you in far off places can't remember much of any other lyric changes, there were a couple songs where he added one word.
i'm eagerly looking forward to the houston show on monday night.
(User #18938 Info | http://retaliashun.livejournal.com/)
FANTASTIC Show! (Score:1)
My ex-girlfriend moved here to lovely Austin, TX last Fall and this was a perfect opportuntiy to visit her- and see the MOZZER!
The Backyard is a GREAT place to see a band- and the weather fortunately cooperated- only a few misty sprinkles until AFTER we got on the shuttle bus to parking after the show- then it really came down for a bit!
Morrissey was in fine form and we were treated a longer-than usual set due to pre-show glitches with the intro videos and music- fine for us as we were all treated to a couple "extra" bonus songs
It was awesome meeting fellow Moz fans from all over the country- I will post the pix from our "meet-up" afterward at Kerby Lane (cafe) in the tour photo gallery when this sketchy wi-fi connnection is more stable- special thanx to "Treygar" and "Appleblonde" for putting that together!
Gawd Bless Texas hehehe
- and VIVA MOZ!
Cheers,
Jay
(User #454 Info | http://jaytando.tripod.com/meeting-morrissey/)
the backyard (Score:0)
I've been a fan for years, but this was my first time to see Morrissey. Before the show began, I met and took photos with some band members. Apparently they love Old Navy. Boz especially likes the underwear ha ha.
I chose my spot near an opening in the barrier and next to Julia, who was very kind and appreciated the flowers that we brought for Moz.
The show began with Kristeen Young, which was torture. This was soon forgotten when Morrissey appeared. Because I was lucky enough to get a spot in the very front, during In The Future When All's Well I made it close enough to touch his hand.
Who is Pricilla? I would love for Morrissey to dedicate a song to me.
Pigsty was just breathtaking live. Every song was great really, but I was so happy to hear Boy With A Thorn In His Side since that was the first Smiths song I ever heard.
After the show, I went to dinner with some others who met the band with me, some that invaded the stage, some that got some of the yellow shirt, and some that are just good people from this forum. It was great to see a friend from LA and to meet others. It was one of the best nights ever, and I can't wait to see Morrissey again.
You know it is truly easy to recognize (Score:0)
Love. (Score:1)
I was in the second row in the middle, And my boyfriend was the one with the bleach spot in his hair, biting the shirt to tear it apart.
Haha.
And to the guy with the orange hair that was about 6 1/2 feet tall, thanks for the bruises.
I'm 5'2 and I was trying to hold on to the barricade to keep my balance and that guy and his girlfriend with the stupid hat with the apples on it tried to knock me to the ground.
Whatever.
I got a whole sleeve of his shirt and the button holes.
So I'm happy no matter what.
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Moz was in great form (Score:1)
The outdoor venue was great and thank God it didn't rain. The music from Life is a Pigsty truly fit the overcast, and sometimes drizzly conditions. If I had to pick one song, Everyday is Like Sunday was the high point for me. Absolutely beautiful.
During the encore(you're gonna need...) Moz/Boz did a short pose, and I was reminded of how long they've been together, and how long we as fans have journeyed alongside. Truly a moving moment for me.
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my review (Score:0)
http://blog.myspace.com/treymfdm
YouTube download (Score:0)
Morrissey in Austin (Score:1)
forever yours...
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Tony Franciosa (Score:1)
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morrissey austin (Score:0)
pre-concert music (Score:0)
Re:New Songs for Houston??? (Score:0)
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