Halloween in the Balt/DC Region

Morrissey - credit
Morrissey has a couple of regional shows coming up. He plays tonight at Rams Head Live in Baltimore and follows that up on Friday with a show at Constitution Hall in DC.

The Bravery has their Halloween show tonight at 9:30 Club with Murder Mystery supporting. They will be following that with an official after party at Rock 'N Roll Hotel, that includes a performance by Be Your Own Pet.

Morrissey - November Spawned A Monster
The Bravery - An Cat Dubh (U2 Cover)
Be Your Own Pet - October, First Account
Murder Mystery - Love Astronaut

Homecoming Mix

Oh my! It has been ten years since I started my senior year at Ursinus College. And those alumni people bombarded me with propaganda to go to homecoming this Saturday. Of course, I caved. Free beer tends to do that. So, in memory of some of the the most carefree years of my life (eventhough I remember only about half of them), I compiled some songs that are a propos to those years. Enjoy!

Gene - We Could Be Kings
G. Love and Special Sauce - I-76
Cornershop - Brimful of Asha (bonus: Fatboy Slim remix)
Bloodhound Gang - You're Pretty When I'm Drunk
Catherine Wheel - Eat My Dust...
Morrissey - Satan Rejected My Soul
The Ocean Blue - Past Future Perfect
Pulp - Common People
Jeff Buckley - Last Goodbye
Chris Isaak - Graduation Day

The Unhappy Birthday of The Smiths Break

It has been 20 years since Moz and Marr went their separate ways. Morrissey has been churning out albums solo for years, while Marr continues to ply his trade, most recently with Modest Mouse. Now, I am not forgetting about Rourke and Joyce, but you haven't heard much from them except in court over residuals and the like.


At The Khyber Friday night, party like it is 1987 and the Smiths are still creating some of the most influential music ever written. Join Girlfriend In A Coma from Baltimore for the best of The Smiths and Morrissey. They are spot on. You can also get your inner Moz on with Smiths and Morrissey Karaoke!

The Smiths - Shoplifters of The World Unite
Morrissey - Suedehead

Moz Returns

Living up to his promise from last month, Morrissey announced his fall tour and Baltimore made the cut. On Halloween night, even. He also will be making a return trip to DC. Unfortunately, no Philly this time.

10/31/07: Rams Head Live, Baltimore
11/02/07: Constitution Hall, DC

We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful

Morrissey at The Mann

Morrissey is a God in the music world. Yeah, he's getting older. Sure, he had vocal troubles earlier in the tour, but do not tell me that he has lost anything. I had the pleasure of seeing him for the second time Monday night at the Mann Center in Philly. The swagger is still there, as are the playful swings of the mic chord.

Opening with a powerful "The Queen is Dead," the crowd was into it from the start. Swinging into a flurry of more recent releases, peppered with older solo and Smiths gems, such as "The Boy With The Thorn In His Side" and "Everyday Is Like Sunday," this was a new and old fan pleaser. Morrissey seemed like he was feeling it, interacting with the crowd, grasping hands, and letting a few individuals speak into the microphone. Early in the set, he made mention of the barrier zone between the pit area and the normal seats. After that, all hell broke loose down front and controlled civil disobedience ruled. Barrier jumpers everywhere! The band was wearing identical outfits and was introduced as the Philadelphia Orchestra, however Morrissey flubbed the line. The crowd gave Boz Boorer a large ovation when he was introduced. Ending the first set was "How Soon Is Now?," the crowd was going nuts. I was a little disappointed when the encore consisted of one song, but it was a great one: "Last of the Famous International Playboys."

It was a great show and I can't wait until he comes back. Rumor has it that there will be a fall tour and hopefully the East Coast will be on the itinerary.

Everyday is Like Sunday
Last of the Famous International Playboys
How Soon Is Now?

Tuesday, But Is It Friday?

Thanks to the holiday falling on a Wednesday, we are in for a weird week. Though today is actually Tuesday, we have the concert slate of much later in the week. You are most likely off tomorrow, so check out a show.



Update - Moz show postponed. New date TBA.
Let's start off in Baltimore with the biggest show of the night. Morrissey is playing at Rams Head Live. There really isn't much else to say.

Morrissey - Suedehead
Morrissey - We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful



For those of you looking for a cheaper alternative in Baltimore (or something to do after Morrissey ends well before midnight), there is a great show at Metro Gallery. It is literally 5 bands for $5 and oh so worth it. You have Philly's A Sunny Day in Glasgow joined by local favorites (and excellent bands) Thrushes and Monarch. The Offering and Pianowire round out the bill.

A Sunny Day In Glasgow - The Best Summer Ever
Thrushes - Into The Woods
Monarch - Family Glue


Down in DC, Rock 'N Roll Hotel has an interesting show. Kansas bands Minus Story and Old Canes come to town to spread their indie goodness.

Minus Story - Stitch Me Up
Old Canes - Taxi on Vermont



Finally, DC favorites Bellflur have a show at Black Cat. They'll be joined by Palomar and Les Sans Culottes.

Bellflur - First To The Moon
Palomar - Bury Me Closer
Les Sans Culottes - Les Cactus