I have been reading with great interest the many comments on social media that were made in response to a recent post by Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders. She makes the unusual request of fans who have been following her tour, attending multiple shows, to please move out of the front row in order to … Continue reading Too long on your trail
Author: Jo
Suede, Manchester, 12th July 2024
My original intention, to wait for Suede’s co-headline tour with Manic Street Preachers to come to Leeds, is predictably disregarded once the tour begins. The rising excitement created by the many photos, videos clips and enthusiastic reviews that flood my social media feeds, cause me to cave in at the last minute, and acquire a … Continue reading Suede, Manchester, 12th July 2024
Somewhere there’s a someone who can soothe me – a guest post by Trina Rain
I won’t use the word “performance” as I know He doesn’t like it, and I must agree. At a Morrissey concert, there’s showmanship, glamour, and comical theatrics, but it never feels like a performance. It’s real and raw - His siren song calls to us, urging us ever forward in staggering, stuttered steps... no one else can … Continue reading Somewhere there’s a someone who can soothe me – a guest post by Trina Rain
The Last Day of Term – a guest post by Nige Pierce
As a Primary school teacher, the final day of term is one full of mixed emotions; relief at getting to another end of year relatively intact both mentally and physically, exhaustion and pride having guided 34 young souls through the trials and tribulations of maths, English, science et al, and excitement at what the next … Continue reading The Last Day of Term – a guest post by Nige Pierce
A hostage to kindness
I have been a chronic pain sufferer for around 24 years. My condition does not define me, but has had, and continues to have, a significant impact on my life. It is something I have had to learn to live with, and to manage, as best I can. It is very unlikely to ever go … Continue reading A hostage to kindness
Leeds, 12th July 2023
I first hear of the plans for a Millenium Square show when I am boarding my train to Paris, and with the excitement of seeing this announcement piled on top of my excitement for the Paris shows, I am ready to burst. Morrissey in Millenium Square! A large town square I pass through every time … Continue reading Leeds, 12th July 2023
Hammersmith, 19th March 2023
I’ve had some crazy moments on my Morrissey adventures over the years. These include, amongst other things, crowd-surfing over the barrier from a dozen or more rows back, sneaking into Wembley arena before opening time, and being collected by ambulance from the runway of Leeds Bradford airport. But Hammersmith 2023 sees me embark on what … Continue reading Hammersmith, 19th March 2023
Paris, 8/9th March 2023
“I'm accused of always saying too much, but dear God, there are enough people who say nothing. Surely at least one of us can be allowed to speak freely? Feelings, I think, are much deeper than expressions, and all of us carry a terrible loneliness within us, and life is a pigsty because we all - without exception … Continue reading Paris, 8/9th March 2023
Brighton, 14th October 2022
I last visited Brighton in 2018, for a Morrissey show of course, and I loved it. I find it has some real character, away from the inevitable tacky British seaside trappings, and a distinct, alternative buzz. So I was pleased to see it included again on the list of tour locations. Emerging directly from a … Continue reading Brighton, 14th October 2022
Stockton, 7th October 2022
The 2022 UK tour rumbles happily on. Following the Killarney and Blackpool shows, I drive to Doncaster, where I am caught out by the smaller venue size, arrive far too late, and end up a shocking 3-4 rows from the front, where I spend the show peering at Morrissey between giant heads, and phones held … Continue reading Stockton, 7th October 2022
Adventures of a middle-aged Morrissey fan 