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davidt
on Wednesday July 24 2002, @08:05PM
An anonymous person writes:
morrisseytour.com reporting that whole first week of tour is canceled. True or not, just hope that the rest of the tour will go on... Excerpt: The first week of shows have been cancelled. The first show will be August 9 in Phoenix. (9:23 PM update This has been confirmed by Lyn Boorer.) All Canadian shows have been cancelled. 2 nights at the Albert hall in London may be scheduled for mid September. --- Sounds like some of the shows are being rescheduled (I have not received any official word yet). Marc sends the link to Ticketmaster which currently lists the Santa Fe, NM show on Aug. 31 (moved from Aug. 4). On the discussion board Suzanne notes that Nobody In Particular Presents shows the Colorodo Springs, CO date as Aug. 29 (moved from Aug. 3). The tour was supposed to start on July 31 in Salt Lake City. The cities affected are: Salt Lake City UT (2 shows), Colorado Springs CO, Santa Fe NM, El Paso TX and Tucson AZ.
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First 6 shows of the tour postponed, Canadian shows cancelled? - MorrisseyTour.com
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tsk tsk (Score:1)
(User #181 Info)
That's a nice way to treat your fans, you know (Score:0)
Time to move on (Score:0, Redundant)
I'm too old for these childish games - I want a pop star I can respect - I don't respect you anymore Moz.
I'm moving on -
can anyone recommend a new band or singer to replace MOrrissey - serious answers only please - I'm only being honest - you don't need to be mean.
here we go again (Score:1)
(User #220 Info)
cancelled gigs a hazard of being a fan? guess so (Score:2, Insightful)
However, I just find this situation so frustrating. This behaviour is just *rude*. Morrissey knows David T ... I wonder how hard it would have been to have issued some sort of a statement through this website. The way every single other artist in the entire world does when they have to cancel shows.
I don't know why Morrissey expects us to support him, when all he seems to do is reissue old material and cancel gigs. There are a lot of people here who would have spent a lot of money on airfares, accomodation and tickets, only to suddenly find the gig is cancelled, and they've got non-refundable airfares to nowhere interesting.
There may well be a very good reason for cancelling these show ... I sure hope so. I guess what I'm saying is, Morrissey's fans have the right to some sort of explanation. If he keeps this up, people will just stop bothering to buy tickets until the day before the gig.
(User #3228 Info | http://listen.to/orangejuice)
I was a fuckin' idiot (Score:0)
Don't Mock the Afflicted... (Score:1)
Really, his lack of a record deal only pardons him from so much. There is no reason as to why he can't let us, his fans, know if he is or isn't touring.
To have yet another story of his designs tossed on top of an already large and stale mountain of lies and half-truths, is insulting to each and every one of us.
Morrissey,
Cancelled or not, speak to your public.
I think we deserve that much...
(User #1115 Info)
Dime Jaguar (Score:0)
Relax (Score:1)
a label or manager.
As I've read that the one who aranged everything
for him, freaked out, and left, leaving Morrissey
and the band [and the roadies etc.] with this
problem.
I guess he's trying to finf someone to rearange
the tour.
[well I hope, though Morrissey should've mailed
David T about this, and what happened, because
Morrissey knows this is his nr 1 fan webpage]
(User #220 Info)
oh man... (Score:0)
this is fucked up. i've booked bands for a while, and although everyone complains about money; morrissey sells out all these venues -- this tour will make a few million.
just rent/borrow (you know every local band will lend it no questions asked...) equipment and do the damn shows. don't sell shit on ticketmaster if you're not going to perform.
How Long Will This Go On? (Score:0)
Frankly, Mr. STANKly (Score:1)
Well, a friend of mine sez that Moz never sings Smiths songs in concert, anyway, which, quite honestly, is the best material he's ever sung. So maybe the show would've sucked to begin with. I guess he's such an egotistical bastard that he can't stand the fact that his solo songs suck compared to those he did with Johnny Marr. And he's apparently egotistical enough to think that his fans will still hang in there even when he shits on them by cancelling shows without any explanation beforehand.
Personal message to Moz: Frankly, Mr. STANKly, you can kiss my big fat hairy arse.
(User #5616 Info)
do what i do (Score:2, Insightful)
so, in the end, you try to think, "what do i do? do i pay the processing fee and rebook a flight for later that month? do i hope that maybe i can take off from work despite the likelihood that my boss already has those dates marked on her calendar and thus i'm left in charge? do i inconvenience my sister who has been planning this for well over a month? why in the hell doesn't moz play within a 4 hour driving distance of where i live? so many of life's problems would be resolved if that would simply happen."
because any tour is wrought with problems. Creed cancelled and rescheduled some dates because of a car accident. not that i cried for them, but it is the nature of these things that you are already taking a big risk in saying, "yeah, i'm going to a sandtrap to see moz" and for many of you, you bought tickets for cities you have no interest in.
Hell, don't be so closed minded. You aren't necessarily stuck with that ticket. It might cost some money, but you can carry it over to another date. Or if you say, "screw it, i'm going ahead and flying to Tuscon anyhow" there might be some things of interest around there.
For example, years ago, i flew to Lowell, MA to see mozzer. now that was a risk in itself. i was going on a saturday night and flying back in on sunday. Think of the raging night life there was to do in small town MA if something happened and there was no show!
Yes, a show did take place, but i also discovered that New England was a cool place. I liked it so much that the following year, i booked a proper vacation.
Then, let's not forget Vegas. The cancelled vegas show. that wasn't quite that exciting. I had no use for Vegas itself, but after driving to Coachella and checking out the california coast, i still managed to be entertained.
Of course, it means sitting down with some tourist books, but hell, the Grand Canyon is in Arizona. Rent a car and see it. Colorado is apparently a very beautiful state and everyone raves about Denver, so its not that horrible. Moz is not the end all, and don't hit back and say, "yeah, but i lost this money..." because i too have a plane ticket to Denver. I went out and blew off some steam a bit as well, out of pure frustration, and I still have no fucking clue as to what i should do, but i'm not ready to sell off my records or call him names.
What i'm trying to say is that if you are planning on seeing moz, do as i did and try and see him in some place that you won't feel overly bitter in being stuck in with no show.
(User #36 Info)
Fuck you, Moz. (Score:0, Troll)
Really fucking nice, Moz.
(User #2532 Info)
wtf!!!!! (Score:1)
(User #762 Info)
why?? (Score:1)
(User #5101 Info)
Where is the Morrissey Love (Score:1)
God.. things get a little tight, and everyone jumps ship. What kind of fans are you? Get a grip.
But come on.. think about it..Postponed shows/Maybe some cancelations,
so many shows in such a short period of time,Something is happening.
Being shocked and dealing with news about important things and having common sense is too much for some of these people who post here sometimes I swear.
Just because he canceled doesnt mean hez not going to tour or whatever. Shit happens!! people..quit bitching like little girls, the lot of you. Shut up and Roll with it..or dont show up at all to his shows.
(User #973 Info)
i quite like it. (Score:2, Interesting)
once i read that he was going to play a private gig for 300 or so people in salt lake city, i knew this tour was going to crumble. i say scrap this already-fucked "tour" and get an lp in the can.
on a semi-related note: at least these cancellations will weed out the real fans from the wagon-hoppers that were featured in last months issue of spin.
look for a new batch of camcelled gigs, kiddies!
(User #5227 Info)
Had tickets to first 8 shows! (Score:1)
(User #5136 Info)
Til the end (Score:1, Interesting)
(User #1462 Info)
Hold on to your shows(and friends) (Score:0)
of it all. Well Morrissey, u wonder why u havn't got a bloody record deal. I would'nt knock u as a songwriter, but quite frankly your attitude stinks.
Tucson is still listed and selling online.... (Score:1)
James
(User #5203 Info)
Money well spent. (Score:0)
But then again there is no official word if any of this is true, right? I hope to see an official statement made in the next day or two. I will be hapy to go home anyway, there is a new baby in the family. God I miss those scorching tumbleWEED filled summer days.
In my own sick way, I'll always stay true to you.
Does anyone know how to get a hold of him really? Is he really searching for a Label or distribution? I am a Tony the Pony for a CEO of a record Label here in Orlando. HIt me up, [email protected]
Dan Rios
Truly Disappointed (Score:2, Insightful)
Gets the message on an ill wind....."
Yes I just heard about this mess of a concert-
I am not gonna knock Morrissey down or anything but damn this is TERRIBLE.
Maybe he just wasn't prepared enough, even though he should of been-considering its his profession and all. Who knows? Maybe he just couldn't get an opening band or something.
Does anyone know anything though about the Colorado show? Is it really postponed for sure then?? I just feel so left in the dark about "whats really going on"!
I think if my show gets cancelled I will be making a long drive to Cali. and knock on the old mozzers door and ask for a personal serinade!
Just kidding.
We all do know though that Morrissey can be a little bitch (pardon my french) but we know this-and maybe something didn't go his way....
I put money on the fact they probably just weren't ready.
So they cancelled a few dates-
you have to break a few eggs to make an omlette-
I hope Morrissey doesn't loose any fans over this although I am sure he will-I mean I was utterly frustrated and disappointed when I heard about it but this stuff happens....
But yea if anyone knows anything about the colorado show-please tell me....I feel so left in the dark-I want to know the dish on whats happening!!!!!!
Well remain true-Morrissey is human....
don't rake up his mistakes-he knows exactly what they are....
(User #4166 Info)
A word Please (Score:1)
I am not enraged at cancellations or incensed to the point of abusive language. I am, however, puzzled that the man doesn't say a few words on his own behalf. We are not expecting personal e-mails or hand written letters of apology. I don't think it is unrealistic to ask for a general comment though.
Enough with the reliable sources. Let's here from the source himself.
If you have 5 seconds to spare.......
(User #4789 Info)
attn: mozluv (Score:0)
true to you (Score:0)
attn: mozluv (from another anonymous patron) (Score:0)
Get a life She-Man.
How to vent your frustration. (Score:0)
sigh (Score:0)
still i cling,
i don't know where else i can go......over, over..
i know it's over,
but it never really began,
but in my heart it was so real
and you really spoke to me and said.......
a sign of the times (Score:1, Insightful)
Although I went to many shows of the Oye Esteban tour (traveling to different states and even out of the country), when word of this tour came, I didn’t really have much of a desire to travel. I finally decided to go to Tucson since it’s a mere hour plane ride from LA. And now this cancellation.
Is our collective interest in Morrissey waning? Has the world of Morrissey changed, or have I changed?
It’s sad that Morrissey could make so many people angry and potentially lose many of his fans all because he can’t provide us with a simple explanation. He knows where we are.
Band Sucks (Score:1)
(User #953 Info | http://randumbs.blogspot.com/)
I agree with Mozluv (Score:0)
"I'm convinced Moz is a idiot"
"I don't respect you anymore Moz"
"I bet the rest of the tour goes bust and hopefully with it, what's left of his now-sad career. He is a godamn piece of shit that needs a therapist more than what few syncophant fans he has left. FUCK HIM!!!!!"
"Personal message to Moz: Frankly, Mr. STANKly, you can kiss my big fat hairy arse."
And even worse, totally unrelated low blows such as this gem:
"I guess he's such an egotistical bastard that he can't stand the fact that his solo songs suck compared to those he did with Johnny Marr."
Many have complained that Morrissey should be "more in touch with the fans....he knows where to find us." I, on the other hand, hope he never happens to stumble across this wasteland of childish slander. With fans like these, who needs enemies.
you were right moz (Score:0)
it can play hideous tricks on the brain"
example: you believe you're a demi god and
refuse to answer to anyone, especially your
most loyal.
The More He Ignores Us, The Closer We Get (Score:1)
I hope that helps a little bit!!
cheers,
Jay
(User #454 Info | http://jaytando.tripod.com/meeting-morrissey/)
Perspective (Score:1)
what defines the ultimate Morrissey fan experience other than the live show?
the struggle towards the stage? the hug?
it's become a religious pilgrimmage/right of passage. not as fanatical as the The Grateful Dead but ingrained into the fan experience nonetheless.
but as Dead fans soon discovered after Jerry Garcia's death, the party must end.
we've put our confidence behind a man who doesn't play the game.
he plays games (this we know), he has his own agenda but he doesn't play fair.
this idea that Morrissey takes great concern in our interests is baseless!!!
we invented the ideology behind the entire fan experience!!! Morrissey merely encourages it, as it benefits him to have a rabid cult following with its own protocol. he could care less.
Morrissey's critics have every right to begrudge him.
he isn't as close to his fans as we'd like to imagine (paraphrased), "To be honest, I don't meet them very often. I wouldn't stand around for gracious slaps on the back."
Morrissey has been involved in the music industry long enough to understand how a tour works, when to release tickets. he has also allowed others to organize tours at great personal expense only to back out at the last minute.
in the end days there will be rumors of tours...
don't believe it until the lights dim & the man walks out onto the stage.
(User #438 Info)
We still love you . (Score:0)
Boz's tour diary page reports visa problems (Score:1)
(User #4664 Info)
SLC Aug. 26-27 (Score:1)
marc
(User #5288 Info)
All first week of shows have been resheduled!! (Score:1)
take a look at and see!!
www.morrissey-tour.com
(User #1626 Info)
Mozluv is an idiot Moz fans are older now (Score:1, Interesting)
yr making a fool of yrself... so get off the stage (Score:0)
in the end, mozzy has always done what mozzy wants. we love and loathe his rebel soul, his "enigma" as so many like to call it.
don't hold your breath for an explaination, or an album, or anything... don't ask moz for shit! anybody who ever has has been let down... stop chasing that carrot he's dangling in front of your nose (yadda yadda).
ok, i feel better... i still love you Morrissey! see you at the Cat and Fiddle, you old turd burgular.
xo, ideal
Ummm........tour (Score:1)
love always.
(User #4132 Info)
Check Your Sources!! (Score:0)
Stop kidding yourelves (Score:1)
You paid money for tickets, hotels, flights etc., so you obviously like the guy, but not you hate him - what are you, 12 year olds? If so, then Korn and Papa Roach are probably better bands artists for your pocket money.
(User #335 Info)
How sad are we.. (Score:0)
Anonymous source? (Score:1)
(User #2039 Info | http://www.girlfrommars.com/)
well...... (Score:1)
(User #5594 Info)
Salt Lake Shows Rescheduled!!! (Score:0)
The August 1st Fairgrounds show has also been rescheduled for August 27, but has been moved from the Fairgrounds to the University Ballroom on the University of Utah campus. Old tickets will also be honored, but it is best to get new ones from any SmithTix location.
Hope this clears things up a bit. Viva Moz!
one more thing........ (Score:1)
(User #5594 Info)