Bakersfield, CA - Rabobank Theater (May 25, 2012) post-show

Originally Posted by CrystalGeezer

I thought it was rather nice that Moz's head of security, the big hispanic guy (not sure if it's Arturo or if he's just Arturo-esque in physique) walked down the line of the security guys and shook their hands and thanked them all. None of the security was massively rough on my side of the pit, but they do have a job to do , to keep Morrissey safe from the random nutjob who might want to get on stage and be a fucktard and they did that job despite Morrissey's protest and departure. There were a few extremely drunk guys who could barely form words on my end trying to plot a flood of people to go onstage, but we held tight and wouldn't let them get near, then they were standing on the chairs and just falling down in the pit on us. It's one of those situations where you want the guy to get the love and all that, but it could get very dangerous. Anyway, I liked seeing that.

http://www.contactmusic.com/news/mor...curity_1332801
Precisely. Glad you caught a cluster of top shows, CrystalGeezer.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Yes i leaped into the pit section, i don't see what the huge deal is. Your friend turned into a little girl instead of helping me out to try and get on stage, along with two other guys who tried to fight me during "last night i dreamt" This kid tried to fight me inside then when i confronted him outside he turned into a kitten. By no means do i think i'm hard but if youre gonna try and fight me and expect me to stay quiet you are wrong. Keep talking shit via the world wide web because thats all youre gonna do and you proved it last night. You people have obviously never seen Morrissey in concert before. That's what people do, they try to get on stage or get handshakes. Get your show etiquette right, Bakersfield. I hope Morrissey never comes back To your shit town you unappreciative fucking simpletons. Thank you...

Several others have intelligently argued the many ways in which you're an ignorant, selfish prick who only cares about his own good time. But let me add one last bit. You know what the icing on the cake was to your ignorant behavior? Your yelling "Cut your hair, you fucking faggot!" across the courtyard to my friend as we walked away. REALLY? At a Morrissey show THAT's the message you want to shout out loud? And YOU'RE the veteran fan?? ... That's rich. Clearly you've learned nothing after all these years. You're a real class act, friendo. You're welcome.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

From the front row pit, I helped catapult a girl onto the stage however she landed face first on edge of stage and knocked out. She was seriously hurt. Moz had a quick look of horror and left quickly. I hope she is ok. (the girl)

I think that may have been me. Were you the gentleman in a white and blue shirt? You were quite tall and I got on your shoulders?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

From the front row pit, I helped catapult a girl onto the stage however she landed face first on edge of stage and knocked out. She was seriously hurt. Moz had a quick look of horror and left quickly. I hope she is ok. (the girl)

If you were slightly right of Jesse and the woman was blonde with somewhat curly hair (as I recall), she is fine. I saw that fall go down and YES - it looked bad. However, I saw her just after the smoke cleared and she told me she was not hurt at all. In fact, I saw her across the lobby again the next morning as she was checking out of the hotel and she seemed fine.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I think that may have been me. Were you the gentleman in a white and blue shirt? You were quite tall and I got on your shoulders?

This was me, I believe. Glad you are OK and hope you had fun!

I have the whole of 'Still Ill' on video although as I was using my regular camera the sound is pretty bad - will post on YouTube...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fvU2Y_SJvE

Originally Posted by MORRIZSEY

He grabbed Solomon's arm, I thought it was Jesse's. This is a detail that doesn't matter, it just speaks to my failed observational skillz while people are crawling on my head and I'm trying to be macho myself.

Filmed by me @ Rabobank Theater in Bakersfield on May 25, 2012:

LAST NIGHT I DREAMT THAT SOMEBODY LOVED ME
A classic Smiths song done incredibly well! What an amazing voice!!!

Originally Posted by CrystalGeezer

He grabbed Solomon's arm, I thought it was Jesse's. This is a detail that doesn't matter, it just speaks to my failed observational skillz while people are crawling on my head and I'm trying to be macho myself.

I filmed it, & while I couldn't see the security in the pit, it definitely sounded like Moz wasn't happy with them..

Filmed by me @ Rabobank Theater in Bakersfield on May 25, 2012:

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, LET ME GET WHAT I WANT [Incomplete]
Includes opening talk about "Freedom of Speech"

Filmed by me @ Rabobank Theater in Bakersfield on May 25, 2012:

SPEEDWAY
Just about my favorite Moz song ever!!! His voice never sounded better, so strong & unbelievably well!!!

Filmed by me @ Rabobank Theater in Bakersfield on May 25, 2012:

STILL ILL
This is the finale Smiths song[as posted earlier] that Moz walks out in the middle of after complaining about the increased "macho" wall of security. I could only see what was on my camera & didn't see them. But if Moz says they were there, I trust him..

Now I'm glad I didn't end up getting pit tickets afterall. I hate when idiots try to get on the stage and most of them don't even wait in line for hours to be in the very front, but want to step on you to get on the stage. They don't care who they step on and injure in the process. You want to jump the stage be sure you don't do it by propelling yourself on me. I will bust your nuts!!!

Originally Posted by Harsh Truth

This was me, I believe. Glad you are OK and hope you had fun!

Yes, I was fine. That is the first and last time I attempt to get on the stage though! Loved the concert - one of the best I have seen. Great to see all the video clips. Has anyone got Let Me Kiss You recorded?