What did I miss...?

anyone with video...?

Kristeen Young came out dressed like Britney! But her performance still sucked....

Your taxi is here, my dear!

Anything new played? I'm interested to read the reviews since I'm sitting here waiting for my red eye out tonight. I can't wait, for more than a few reasons...!

Great show the guys dressed in denim including "the man", no chatty as yesterday but in good mood, some changes in the set list "The boy with...", 'Please, please, please...", "Dear God...", "Disappointed".
Few stage invaders during the end of the show; Finally New York!!! let's show them that we are not cold blooded people that just applaud at the end of every song and that's it, before "Human being" he said that the music that most influenced to him was made in this city and if somebody didn't now the original version should leave the building, I wonder if David Johansen was there.

better than last night, in my opinion. check my site - Ear Farm - tomorrow for another review. setlist below.

Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before / Billy Budd / All You Need Is Me / Irish Blood, English Heart / The Boy With the Thorn in His Side / I'm A Human Being / I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris / Tomorrow / That's How People Grow Up / Jack The Ripper / One Day Goodbye Will Be Farewell / The Loop / Sister, I'm A Poet / Stretch Out And Wait / The World Is Full Of Crashing Bores / Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want / Why Don't You Find Out For Yourself? / Death Of A Disco Dancer / Disappointed / Dear God, Please help me (Auld Lang Syne piano interlude) / How Soon Is Now? // First Of The Gang To Die

can't wait for night #3.

...head, I mean cunalingus". Either it was a rude/interesting comment made by Kristeen Young, or she is a truly fortunate receiver of a Morrissey gift!

The crowd was... interesting. There was a big guy signing along off key, wrong words, the works - when a girl told him to quit it he got an attitude and told her she could still hear Morrissey. No one really could, and I was glad she said something before I did. But then the guys around him all started talking and going on and on about how it's ok to sing during a show. It was ridiculous. I moved away from that guy, not because of his horrific singing but because he kept screaming and hooting in my ear. I am ashamed to consider myself a newyorker after the behavior of those nitwits. After I moved someone from the balcony threw their beer into the crowd. At that point I became utterly convinced I was at a Mets game.

Despite my fellow concert goers it was a great show. But I don't think I'll be going to another show where people can buy $22 seats...

MOrrissey fans:

Pictures are in my blog. Enjoy and feel free to post a comment. Thanks!

http://kanoshiro.blogspot.com/2007/10/morrissey-ha mmerstein-1023.html

did anyone see the guy on the left of the stage hit his face on the edge of the stage during his brave attempt to reach Moz? hopefully i didn't see what i thought i saw, but if i did... wow, that was a terrible blow...

i have plenty of pictures and some full song videos from tonite I will be posting tomorrow somewhere. i've got full clips of Sister I'm a Poet, Tomorrow, and How Soon is Now? along with the first 2 minutes or so of Irish Blood...

it was great to see everyone from last night again and to meet some more new people.
I hope I didn't kick anyone in the head when I got onstage (I was dead center in the black jeans, white shirt and orange jacket in hand) and a book fell out of my coat (Franny and Zooey). if anyone has a picture with me in it i'd love to have it regardless of the probably terrible expression on my face.

the show was better than Monday (though not by much, in my opinion). The final invasion by the crowd really did the show over well. I'm still hoping for Still Ill sometime this week. I'll die if he plays it. see you all friday!

The guys were in it from head-to-toe - fantastic. Morrissey himself was resplendent. His silhouette was even more breathtaking than usual.

My prayers were finally answered when he played "Dear God." "The Loop" was the high-point again. When Morrissey wails on that tambourine, he still moves like Satan himself - I just can't get enough of it.

Morrissey seemed almost giddy. Some memorable lines (approximately):

"Does anyone here remember a song called Picadilly Palare?" *huge applause* "Well, I feel sorry for you."

"The first music I heard that made me realize that I was insane was from this city" *applause* - "Is this Salt Lake?"

The encore was pretty epic. There is a five-foot gap, and people actually made it over. The first guy obviously spooked Moz a bit - he was having none of it. Eventually, there was a pretty good wave of people, and Morrissey was swamped. Quite a few fell into the pit - brutal. One "Je Suis Morrissey" T was thrown at the very end, with the usual results.

Kristine Young was simply awful.

Show was incredible. I managed to get plenty of videos, i'll upload tomorrow. He only threw out one shirt and it was right after First Of The Gang and I was in the tug of war for it until the end when security had to break it up....my fingers are still red and in pain because of it. This was my first Moz show and it definitely won't be my last.

Anyone see me!?

Indian kid with glasses and a black and white striped tie, white shirt, black hoodie. I was dead center for most of the show. I had my camera in th eair for alot of the show. Check back for pictures and full song videos tomorrow!!

-Mark

Oh my God, tonight was soooo much better than last night! The show was sold out, which made for a great overall atmosphere, i love looking up behind me and seeing all the balconies full of love. I managed to get up pretty close on the house right side, near the guy with the orange flowers. Moz's voice was absolutely perfect, perfect, perfect, every note spot on. "Dear God Please Help Me" was an especially religious experience. He was in great spirits, said lots of random hilarious things, and the crowd was pretty vocal for the US. I was really proud of the invasions at the end, it's like a victory for all of us when someone actually gets up there and hugs him, although i worry about him sometimes. I loooved at the end when he *finally* took off his shirt and was flexing and posing. He looks amazing, in even better shape than in July I think!
All in all, this show is up there in the ranks of Glasgow 03 & Dublin 04. Wish I could make it to Friday & Saturday, but I'll be there on Sunday for the finale...
Much love to all of you. I love being surrounded by (most!) Moz fans. I love exiting the theatre after a Moz show and looking at the expressions on everyone's faces, mirroring my own joy and feeling like we shared an experience. And we're just all so good looking...!

Tasteless? The woman who called a penis a "life-stealing baby gun?"

Kristeen Young exists outside of taste. It's part of the reason Morrissey likes her, I think.

As to the person who suggested she be curbstomped: go to hell. In fact, *all* of you can go to hell. Ain't nobody forcing you to listen to the woman, and surely "awful" isn't the fucking word for someone of her raw technical skill. Say you hated her, but don't say she's awful.

I'm unhappy that apparently being an artist you don't like is a sign of moral weakness.

Please let me know, I'd like to see footage from 'First of the Gang to Die' as a few people get on stage, myself included.

Thanks.

lucky bugger

This was an amazing gig. Better than last night and the crowd were brilliant too. Dear God and the Loop were particular highlights. Moz looked awesome at the end when he took his t-shirt off and starting flexing his muscles and doing his Mr Universe bit! Wow!

I was in the front and could not see what kind of jeans they were?
I saw some white letters above the waist but could not read them.
He kept pulling them up and adjusting his front and back :)

Can someone please let me know what time Morrissey takes the stage at Hammerstein? I'll be next door at Tir Na Nog before the show for dinner and pints and would like to know what time to head to the theater.

Thanks!

Also, what time does the starting band begin?

I've noticed that I love Moz's songs more than the man himself. Is this weird? Sometimes he gets annoying-his rants on vegetarianism, his odd show openers (ie James Dean screen tests), telling everyone who to vote for. Don't get me wrong, I love him to a degree..but his admiration for K Young? WTF? She is so bad. I'm not on Moz solo to complain about the man (well, ok, today I am)...but even some of his fans get to me. Am I the only one? I've dated a few Moz die hards and omg, it was like a competition. I admire Moz for never revealing his true sexual identity and keeping it under wraps..but come on..James Dean screen tests? Obsessions with tragic females like Nico?His bff is Nancy Sinatra! He knows I'd off Bona Drag? Now that might not be about gay love, but....interesting title for a song.

This has nothing to do with the NYC shows. Just a rant...I do think he appreciates his fans but I also think he needs to start massive therapy if he hasn't yet.

that shit rocked my stockings!

i rolled in a little bit late and there it was!! i was stoked!

Hey, does anyone know what the video of the man dancing and woman dressed as a Ballet dancer is from? It was part of the video montage before Moz started his set.

just wanted to let you guys know that my review of last night's show has just been posted...

http://earfarm.blogspot.com/2007/10/morrissey-hamm erstein-ballroom-23.html [blogspot.com]

Did anyone notice that Morrissey's sister and her 2 sons were at both Mon & Tues night shows.. They sit at the front row Mez.. His nephew Sam took a picture with me and I also met with Boz's wife Lynn who was so sweet and took pictures with us too and even used our camera to take a picture of my friend and I ..the show was much better than Monday.. he seemed much more happier!

http://the-rockin-rex.com/photos/displayimage.php? album=4&pos=0/ [the-rockin-rex.com]

Hey folks,
    We've posted a review of the Hammerstein, night 2, show. Check it out here:

http://musicblog.ugo.com/index.php/musicblog/more/ morrissey_review_hammerstein_ballroom_night_two/

I made it on stage it was incredible .... yesterday i went to the hammerstien ballroom to see morrissey as im sure you know .... well during the encore (first of the gang to die) i make my way up to the barrier ... i was only 3 people from it the whole show ... i tell the guy next to me im getting on that stage ... it is like a 4 foot gap from barrier to stage .... i pull myself up stand on the barricade and jump ... my one foot makes it but security grabs the other and i fell .... 2 guards are dragging me off but im staying until morrissey touches my hand .... and sure enough he did ... i would have been happy with that .... but the guards turn thier backs to me and i leap up onstage and dodge another guard ... i had no clue where moz was at this point so i head for the first friendsly face ... and that face happened to be morrissey .... so i gave him a big hug until i get dragged off .... security lifted me up and carried me off stage ... that was the shining moment of my life .... i was the first and only one to get on stage and i wouldnt trade it for the world ... not to mention each and every song rocked harder than ever ... good crowd as well.

here are the pictures i took from the first two shows. sorry if they're not too great but they're from my camera phone.

as well as the videos

http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=faceinacrowd44 [youtube.com]

and
http://www.flickr.com/photos/15990435@N06/sets/ [flickr.com]

www.myspace.com/joebenzon Click on the blog at the top (scroll down and you can see a bunch of pictures from older shows as well)

This show was sold out - hopefully he will start to show the East Coast some more love since not a single show at the Hollywood Palladium sold out - it gets costly when I have to travel 2,500 miles to see him instead of 100. I'm looking forward to the show on Friday, and really, really looking forward to Baltimore. I am hoping he suprises us with another new song.

The Hammerstein show was amazing, this is the only way to see Moz (general Admission). The Venue was temperate, not too hot, not too cold. The Crowd was alive, but docile. Everything was in balance. I miss Gary Day, but the band was fantastic. The return of upright bass, Boz's enthusiasm and taste in guitars, (Burns Marquee!)I could not have been happier. It's ridiculous but I welled up during at least 3 songs. Death of a Disco Dancer, The loop, Jack the ripper? It's like dream come true. My friends were up in the balcony with their baby boy in utero, I said that after last night he is sure to be born with a pompadour and a single tear. I'm sorry to the girl whose foot I stopped on. You were flying up my arse, which I assumed was to ensure an easy path out of the crowd, forgive me, i step back hard. Oh and I wiped out all the empty cups left by the stairs as i ran downstairs, a bit of a commotion, but did it with style, and it was kind of beautiful the way the cubes glistened and danced down the marble stairs. Only at a Morrissey show.

He changed the lyrics and sang:
"I've been dreaming of a time when Americans are sick to death of Republicans..."

Big crowd cheer for that, needless to say...

I think it's pretty clear that KY was non-plussed by the crowd's indifference to her performance and was trying to get a reaction - positive or negative. She made several comments encouraging New Yorkers to express their feelings, and her comments fell on deaf ears. She then took it up a notch and said a couple of shocking things: One about Morrissey giving good head and another about randomly killing genetically "flawed" people to prove a point - that people in last night's crowd were too passive to react to anything she said, even when it was tasteless and offensive. She wanted you to boo her (just to let her know you were listening), but instead, you all silently took offense online.

Video or pictures.

I've been reading some of the comments recently and I gather that the current band is solid, perfect and just the best band Morrissey has ever had. I know Boz is still onboard and Jesse and the current drummer (I do apologize I can't remember his name).
I am glad that Morrissey and his crew still make sure that he gives a perfect LIVE performance every night - way too many bands still think that playing a few venues with a piss-poor band is enough...
Here is a man who has been touring for almost 2 years and yet he & his band give their upmost best and more every night. I salute that. Morrissey is a TRUE artist of our times!

The fans from the UK....were they behaving theirselves? I could name a few....but you get the general idea! Regular irregulars. I know somebody who spent over £750 to get over there...and this is just the flights!

I have two mezz, tix for morrissey friday 10/26, I am getting rid of them very cheap anyone interested please email me.
bsullivan10@nyc.rr.com

In my opinion, The BEST band that Morrissey ever had backing him was The Smiths, on the "Meat is Murder" tour to be precise - those shows were amazing - a true happening. The band started falling apart by the time they toured "Queen is Dead". I was fortunate enough to have seen Them 14 times, used to be friendly with Morrissey back then (he would put me on guestlist,let me come into soundcheck, etc). His second best backing band was when he toured in 1991 - openeing a few shows with "Interesting Drug" - not sure what album it was, but the band was ferocious then - tight and choppy and he himself was amazing (listen to "Beethoven was Deaf" and you will hear.) Was anyone at last nights show fortunate enough to have seen him back then, or even with The Smiths? I ask this as this current band is so lacklustre. "Stopped Me if you think... was sluggish at best - he needs to take this old classic UP a notch and rework it. The gig did not really start until they launched into the amazing "Death of a Disco Dancer".

  Morrissey is without a doubt a GREAT artist, and had a profound effect on my life as an artist. It seems he must be at a difficult position in relation to his work. He is now close to 50 years old, and writes from a very particular point of view, full of witty double-entendres, sharp criticism,and also high camp - I'm not sure that the crowd truly grasps the material - I saw lots of young fat people drinking beer. It was great to NOT have people up on stage during the whole show as one could focus more on his singing, but then ultimately great when people DID get up on stage for the encore - such a great song - I realize that this stage invasion (has always been) an integral part of the Morrissey experience, and elevated the dynamic of the show.

  The sound quality was terrible - did not really get good until the last few songs - who is the sound mixer? I have heard other people play this venue who sounded amazing. I just feel that a MAJOR artist like Morrissey needs to raise the standards of live performance - if not him then who? I truly feel sorry for people who thought this show was "great" - it was a case of a great artist doing a very average show. Instead of Kristeen Young, Why doesn't Morrissey mix it up a bit and have a fabulous Trannie support him? (check out "Our Lady J" on youtube) I only say this as I know that he's a big trannie fan from WAY back - the first time I saw The Smiths in Chicago in 1984 - drag queens opened for them (as James cancelled at the last minute) and my good friend Pete Burns and Morrissey used to be very close. Morrissey also is very into Lypsinka (John Epperson) I hope you fans are aware of the work of these people. People like Justin Bond (aka Kiki and Herb), Antony and The Johnsons, and Rufus Wainwright. Rufus, Antony, & Justin carry on the great New York City tradition that Morrissey was influenced by - and spoke about last night - fabulous talented queens - people who live their life with some sort of "edge". I mean the Dolls may not have been real "queens" - but they were playing with the whole notion of trannie-dom. Rufus told me once how Morrissey even mentioned to him that he stole a few ideas from him - as all great artists find inspiration in other artists work. I mention these 2 performers in particular (Rufus and Antony), as they are extremely MUSICAL in their live shows - I did NOT find last nights gig to be very "MUSICAL", but more like obligatory pantomime, until the last few songs that is - but a strange arc of songs to play - is Morrissey the musical director of his own gig?? And, as epic a song that it is - does anyone really want to hear "How Soon is Now" - NOW?? ;-) It's a strange place that I find Morrissey having to perform in, do you fans really feel that he's inspired in his performances? I am curious as to when most people on here were first able to see him live - "It just wasn't like the old days anymore...

p.s. I will always love you - OK??!

who was the backround photos?
and who took them.
bad grammer.... oh well who?????

Hey, does any body have any good sightenings or stories of crossing paths with Morrissey? I work in Chelsea, and had a fleeting hope of seeing The Man meandering the streets...alas it was just another rainy lunch break today... Wish there was a show tonight!

I'm bored shitless skimming through american comments of yet another best show ever.
fuck off and get out of iraq
burn baby burn

disco inferno - lol

Got to the venue at around 3, there were about 15-20 people ahead of us. The next in line after us turned out to be a guy from Seattle whose band had stayed with me last summer when they played Philly-SMALL FREAKIN WORLD, RIGHT? Hung out waiting for the chaos to begin. Some real winners showed up in line, I must say. I don't know how some people can live with themselves...and I'll leave it at that. Got a good spot up front on Boz's side. Sat down and the muscles in my butt atrophied while I waited the eternity for Kristeen's set. (honestly, who thinks its a good idea to open doors an hour and a half before the first act?) Kristeen came out, looking relatively normal. I gotta say, she's been growing on me, and I find that a little unnerving. Though her sound wasn't as good last night (maybe because I was on Baby Jeff's side and his drums (somehow) drown out K's voice? I dunno. But it's sort of disturbing to me that I find myself sort of enjoying her set at times and knowing the lyrics to some of her songs. Yikes. I'm gonna have to sit down and have a long talk with my memory circuits when this tour is over, see if I can't do something about that. In any case, after her weirdo fest was over ("I'm a firm believer in genetics-I think if a grandfather does something horrible, everyone after him should be killed..what do you think about that?...haha, you're so lame"--DUDE, SERIOUSLY, WHAT IS THIS BROAD'S DEAL?..and the cunnilingus comment? Is she TRYING to get thrown off the tour? I wouldn't shed any tears, really..and how come SHE never gets sick and cancels on us? Furthermore-your eye makeup: NO.) just a short collage of videos, the curtain falls, and the "Imperfect List"(which, by the way, I've decided to begin all my DJ sets from now on with) hits, the man arrives, and 2 hours of awesome begins. Moz and the lads looked sharp in those jeans and matching denim jackets (sure beats Monday's blue old man pants) Opened with "Stop Me" again, and I was worried we'd have an identical setlist. This was not the case, as was witnessed minutes later when I found myself crying while singing "The Boy With the Thorn In His Side." Seeing "Please, Please.." again was a real treat as well. This was the first I witnessed "Dear God..." live, and I liked it's standing in for "Pigsty" as a lead in to the "Auld Lyne Sang/HSIN" combo. Speaking of "Pigsty" here's hoping we get it on Friday. It was good seeing "Disappointed" again, I really liked the band's rendition of this on the last leg, was glad to have it back. I think he brought back some songs from the last leg since he canceled on NYC last time, guess he wanted to give everyone a taste of what they missed. Good deal. I almost thought he was gonna play "Piccadilly Palare" but should've known better-asking if we remember a song is Moz-speak for "good for you, but I'm not gonna play it." Again, "The Loop" was a highlight-Moz dancing the entire song, looking like the Moz of old. And Boz was rocking out fiercely as well. I still think that standup bass(big props to Solomon for killing it, by the way) would serve us well with "Sing Your Life"..how about it, eh? The crowd was WAY more energetic, really into it tonight- Moz even said "thanks for giving us a great night" toward the end...and big props to Nick (xfranklyx) for being the first NYC showgoer to attempt the stage invasion(and failing miserably, haha-that fall looked painful)-you definitely set the bar though, "First of the Gang" was an invasion fest. Came within inches of getting Jesse's setlist, the dude right behind me got it though. We ran into Chloe Sevigny on the way out, and I met nugz, Skinner, and Buzzetta outside after-a pleasure, all of you-see you this weekend! I then went and stuffed myself full of vegan soft serve and baked goods, and forgot to pay for any of it :) I can't fucking wait for Friday.

in closing, I leave you with this: wouldn't it be funny if Morrissey really WAS going down on Kristeen?

It was a great show, as expected. I went Monday and Tuesday and the second night the energy was incredible. The fans finally made it to the stage. I haven't see that in years...especially with security precautions taken in Manhattan. The security guards could keep up with the crowd as bodies flung themselves to the stage. With a little backstep, but with open arms Morrissey embraced each and every loving fan.....Truely was a sight to see

http://www.morrisseyfamilyhistory.com/

by the way the suggestion that 'moz lovers' treat differently his 'straight' relations compared to the 'homo' ones it's very interesting, not only considering the fans , but morrissey as well.
i mean his role on developing this reactions, attitudes etc.

A few of us went to the Carnegie Deli late last night (Wednesday)and as we waited at the counter to pay the bill I realized I was standing 2 feet from Solomon Walker who was talking on his cell phone while waiting to place an order! I didn't want to interrupt him but was hoping he'd get off the phone so I could interject a quick hello but he never did. He did put the phone aside for about 5 seconds while he ordered but started talking again. He was wearing jeans, black shoes and a lightweight dark jacket....I don't know what he ordered but I'm sure Moz would not approve as the Carnegie Deli is not exactly a vegetarian establishment! The next thing I knew our bill was paid and our taxi wating outside...oh well! Had to rush out and could not wait around to say hello! This took place at 12:15 am....what amazing luck and timing! I wonder what hotel they're stayig at and if Moz is at the same hotel as the rest of the band....
Has anyone else had any other sightings of the band?

thanks everyone who's supplying youtube with wonderful vids from recent weeks. while bands usually get tired and mechanical as tours come to an end, they sound more alive and exciting than wembley last december - partly down to the current set which must be the best and most balanced he's ever sung. you americans are so lucky!! if this is the end of morrissey live for the present, he's going out on a high.

whatever you do moz, don't do a smiths show with johnny. watching these vids, i'm wondering what kind of stuck-up toad wants to see morrissey live and NOT hear his solo songs?? just keep on, make a mad new record, come back on tour and bring johnny on here and there if you want. the audience will die and you'll shaft this dull reformation question good and proper.

I dreamnt that Morrissey was playing on an outdoor venue, somewhere one of the California Indian Casinos. And that that he spoke to me and he even said my name. Hahaha. God
It was only a 2 day show.

The fire is giving affecting my brain.

i just posted all of my videos on youtube, enjoy and comment!!

http://www.youtube.com/user/axlhavok128

a "semi-direct" quote he made to the effect of wanting to go to hell when he dies? I tried to make a mental note of it, but naturally got a bit caught up in the rest of the show to recall now. Anything remotely near may trigger my memory & would be greatly appreciated!!!

I like Morrissey's music a lot and I have read many interviews with him. It is clear he is a prude. Who gives a fuck about head, it was a joke people talk about oral sex all the time. I don't get why he was so mad.

I guess he truly is asexual.