Morrissey asked, “Are we really free?” before launching into “Speedway.” Taking off his jacket, he crooned, “Let Me Kiss You.” With stand-up bass and a steady beat, the mood became country with Waylon Jennings’ “Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way?” and “The Loop,” from his Beethoven Is Deaf (1993) album. One of the more recent hits, “Darling I Hug a Pillow” was well-received. All eyes were fixated on this icon as he brought 40 years of classics from the Smiths’ and his solo era to life. The audience’s loud cheers, screams, and exclamations no doubt, inspired Morrissey because he delivered a riveting performance. Even with the luxury of velvet-covered seats, they opted to stand for the entire concert. Flanked by five superb musicians, the band’s sound was vibrant, and his voice was on point with “We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful.” The audience rose to their feet, sang the “ha ha ha” part, and danced from the get-go. ![]() After it ended, a gush of clapping filled the air in approval.Īt approximately 9:15 p.m., the concert commenced with Morrissey stepping out on a dimly lit stage, looking very dapper in a black shirt and suit. ![]() The audience murmured when a video of Sinead O’Connor (“Nothing Compares 2 U”) appeared. Siouxie and the Banshees, Roxy Music (“Virginia Plain”), Dana Gillespie (“Andy Warhol), and even Lulu (“To Sir With Love”) graced the screen. Photo by Chyrisse.Īt approximately 8:45 p.m., the chattering of the seated audience hushed as a 30-minute video entertained the crowd with images of mostly Brit pop culture icons of the 60s and 70s. There was a large poster of him with a cat on his head saying, “You wouldn’t eat your cat, why eat a chicken?” For decades, he has been a proponent of veganism, evident in the Smith’s album Meat is Murder. PETA had a table set up with Morrissey leaflets. I spied a few goths in the crowd with their spooky face makeup, which surprised me because Morrissey’s music is not goth per se. No doubt because the lobby was jam-packed with Gen X’ers and their offspring, dressed in black concert t-shirts and Doc Martens. In the mid-90s, his CD Maladjusted was a staple in my player, with its melancholy lyrics juxtaposed with upbeat melodies.Īfter arriving at the Mahaffey Theater, I heard the show was sold out. I wanted to see the hero of “doom and gloom” as he was characterized during his days with the Smiths and later in the late-80s when he went solo. Considering he performed earlier in the week in Fort Lauderdale and Orlando, my fingers were crossed. He contracted dengue fever in Mexico in September and canceled the South American leg of the tour. I wondered if I would actually have the opportunity to see him-for the first time. ![]() There have been a few episodes of cancellations due to health reasons. Petersburg, Florida – October 10, 2023įor months, I have been waiting for October 11th, the night of the Morrissey concert. Live Review: Morrissey at Mahaffey Theater, St.
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