Factory International: "A night with The Johnny Marr Orchestra" (on December 7-8, 2023)

A NIGHT WITH THE JOHNNY MARR ORCHESTRA

Get ready for a night of classics and fan favourites brought to life with a new, expanded sound as Johnny Marr takes to the stage with a full orchestra.

Known for crafting a generation-defining guitar sound with The Smiths,
Marr has carved out an equally impressive solo career, bringing his masterful playing to a new generation of indie rock fans.

In 2022, Marr released his fourth solo album Fever Dreams Pts. 1–4 to widespread critical acclaim, before touring with the likes of Blondie and The Killers. Now, he brings his live show back to where it all began – right here in Manchester.

For this special performance at Aviva Studios, Marr is joined on stage by some of the best classical musicians from across Manchester. Together, they’ll reinterpret Marr’s mightily impressive catalogue in A Night with the Johnny Marr Orchestra.

A Night with the Johnny Marr Orchestra

The Manchester icon is joined by a bespoke orchestra for a career-spanning show

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This looks rather interesting.

 

[ZOOM FROM GLOOM]

‘Classically Smiths’ ?


made me remember this …

Johnny Marr slams "Classically Smiths" in Mojo interview

Johnny Marr slams ex-bandmates - The List Johnny Marr has slammed the former members of The Smiths who planned to tour a classical version of the group's hits this year Excerpt: Johnny Marr has blasted his former Smiths bandmates over their reunion project. The iconic group announced earlier...

www.morrissey-solo.com

 

[Surface]

‘Classically Smiths’ ?


made me remember this …

Johnny Marr slams "Classically Smiths" in Mojo interview

Johnny Marr slams ex-bandmates - The List Johnny Marr has slammed the former members of The Smiths who planned to tour a classical version of the group's hits this year Excerpt: Johnny Marr has blasted his former Smiths bandmates over their reunion project. The iconic group announced earlier...

www.morrissey-solo.com

Yes, shame that never got off the ground but it looks like it was never thought out properly in the first place. Looking forward to some of Electronics stuff being played with an Orchestra and hopefully Bernard will turn up to sing on them.

 

[Famous when dead]

Johnny Marr announces two concerts in Manchester with 30-piece orchestra.

The shows will mark his first 10 years as a solo artist.

Johnny Marr announces two concerts in Manchester with 30-piece orchestra

Tickets go on sale later this week

www.nme.com

"Later this month Marr will also join BBC 6 Music as the station’s latest Artist in Residence, presenting eight new shows broadcast from next Monday (September 18) to Thursday (September 21) and the following Monday (25) to Thursday (28) from 9pm-10pm BST."

 

[Juan Dulces]

Thanks for the update! Marr is a top musician and composer - this will sound great!

 

[Miss Ann Thorpe]

Oh, I do hope they're instrumentals - Mr Marr ain't a good singer

 

[ZOOM FROM GLOOM]

Oh, I do hope they're instrumentals - Mr Marr ain't a good singer

I assumed they would be. Now I’m worried.

 

[Miss Ann Thorpe]

I assumed they would be. Now I’m worried.

I'm sorry to cause you any concern. Please forget what I wrote.

 

[Amy]

This sounds great. I'd love to go.

 

[j*e*t]

Can't stand the guy, but it's lucky for Morrissey that Johnny's ego wouldn't allow for a great singer to front his band, otherwise Morrissey's career could have been over before now.

 

[Surface]

This sounds great. I'd love to go.

I hoping I can get tickets, his Manchester gigs sell out really quick, it’s a big place though and can be configured for 1200, 2000 or 5000

 

[Gray Fruit]

"Later this month Marr will also join BBC 6 Music as the station’s latest Artist in Residence, presenting eight new shows broadcast from next Monday (September 18) to Thursday (September 21) and the following Monday (25) to Thursday (28) from 9pm-10pm BST."

OMG, where does Johnny find the time to do all this? His energy level is off the charts. I'll be tuning in to this for sure. The sad thing in all this is that Morrissey is now never mentioned, just the Smiths and that's his own fault yet again.

 

[Surface]

Bloody hell number 1700 in queue for tickets

 

[Anonymous]

‘Classically Smiths’ ?

Yeah, that's where my thoughts went, though it's probably more likely influenced by the work Johnny's done with Hans Zimmer over the past few years. Regardless, with his reaction to both 'Classically Smiths' and Rick Astley, Johnny has shown himself to be surprisingly (and unnecessarily in my opinion) grouchy and possessive when it comes to other artists covering his work. I don't quite understand that attitude if I'm honest, especially when he's been long used to Morrissey's band doing the same, and has never complained.

Anyway - I've got a ticket for the Thursday night - should be an interesting variation on his usual solo gigs, so bring it on!

 

[Mimi Ramone]

That sounds so great. I so wish I could go. Have fun all you attendees

 

[Surface]

Yeah, that's where my thoughts went, though it's probably more likely influenced by the work Johnny's done with Hans Zimmer over the past few years. Regardless, with his reaction to both 'Classically Smiths' and Rick Astley, Johnny has shown himself to be surprisingly (and unnecessarily in my opinion) grouchy and possessive when it comes to other artists covering his work. I don't quite understand that attitude if I'm honest, especially when he's been long used to Morrissey's band doing the same, and has never complained.

Anyway - I've got a ticket for the Thursday night - should be an interesting variation on his usual solo gigs, so bring it on!

Managed to get the Friday night eventually.

 

[BurgerButt]

‘Classically Smiths’ ?


made me remember this …

Johnny Marr slams "Classically Smiths" in Mojo interview

Johnny Marr slams ex-bandmates - The List Johnny Marr has slammed the former members of The Smiths who planned to tour a classical version of the group's hits this year Excerpt: Johnny Marr has blasted his former Smiths bandmates over their reunion project. The iconic group announced earlier...

www.morrissey-solo.com

Exactly, some 'mate'

The guy's a fraud, like his career post Smiths

 

[🐈🐈🐈]

No thanks, I want M only.

Have never like Marr’s stuff, did something decent with Modest Mouse and the Cribs in a group but him alone? Not my vibe.

 

[NealCassidy]

Tripe

 

[Anonymous]

BOOYAH! Hopefully he doesn't get Dengue Fever and this goes ahead as planned!