Tag: The Smiths

Electronic's Bernard Sumner, Johnny Marr reunite  in Greece to play 'Get the Message'

Electronic’s Bernard Sumner, Johnny Marr reunite in Greece to play ‘Get the Message’

A pair of legendary Manchester musicians — New Order’s Bernard Sumner and The Smiths’ Johnny Marr — shared the stage in Athens, Greece, on Sunday for a one-song reunion of their former band Electronic, performing the 1991 single “Get the Message.” Watch it right here.

Morrissey debuts first-ever performance of The Smiths' 'I Won't Share You' on Broadway

Morrissey debuts first-ever performance of The Smiths’ ‘I Won’t Share You’ on Broadway

Morrissey closed out his seven-night residency on Broadway on Saturday with something old-but-new: He treated the New York City crowd to his first-ever performance of the ballad “I Won’t Share You,” off The Smiths’ 1987 swan song Strangeways, Here We Come. Watch the performance right here.

Johnny Marr postpones first 3 concerts of upcoming U.S. tour over visa issues

Johnny Marr postpones first 3 concerts of upcoming U.S. tour over visa issues

Johnny Marr today announced that he’s being forced to postpone the first three dates of his upcoming North American tour — concerts in Atlanta, Charlotte, N.C., and Raleigh, N.C. — “with much sadness and frustration” over visa issues. Full details and full tour itinerary right here.

Morrissey suffers 'medical emergency' in European accident, postpones Canadian concerts

Morrissey suffers ‘medical emergency’ in European accident, postpones Canadian concerts

Morrissey’s Canadian tour that was to have started Sunday night in Vancouver is on the rocks after at least the first two concerts — if not most of the trek — have been rescheduled for October “due to a medical emergency stemming from an accident incurred while traveling in Europe.” Full details here.

Johnny Marr releases new synth-splashed single 'Armatopia' — watch the music video

Johnny Marr releases new synth-splashed single ‘Armatopia’ — watch the music video

It’s been a big week for Johnny Marr, first with the announcement of a new round of North American touring in support of his third solo album Call the Comet, and now the release of a new non-album single: the synth-splashed, Electronic-reminiscent “Armatopia.” Check it out right here.

Johnny Marr announces new round of North American dates to support 'Call the Comet'

Johnny Marr announces new round of North American dates to support ‘Call the Comet’

Former Smiths guitar slinger Johnny Marr today announced plans for a second round of touring in North America behind his third solo album, Call the Comet, following up dates last September and November with 19 new dates in the U.S. and Canada in April and May. See full dates here.

Morrissey abandons his boycott of Canada, imposes 8-date tour on peaceful nation

Morrissey abandons his boycott of Canada, imposes 8-date tour on peaceful nation

Morrissey today announced an eight-date tour of Canada this April, abandoning without explanation his 15-year boycott of the nation until its annual seal hunt is banned. That hasn’t happened, but Moz nevertheless will return, and part of the tour’s proceeds will go toward animal welfare charities across Canada. Dates here.