Update: 02/26 19:19 GMT:
Kiasuchick sends the link to the
Girlie Action site (choose clients->Morrissey) which now lists the first show as Myrtle Beach, SC.
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Link posted in the forums by just me (
original post):
Morrissey Cancels South Florida Show ... AGAIN - Crossfade Music Blog, Miami New Times
By Arielle Castillo, Thursday, Feb. 26 2009 @ 12:53PM
Local Morrissey fans were super-excited at the end of 2007, when it seemed the singer would return for a second area show that year. After an extremely well-received performance at Boca's Mizner Park Amphitheatre, he was slated to end his extended United States run with a date at the Fillmore Miami Beach.
Then, he cancelled. The very afternoon of the show, due to "illness." So it seemed like he was throwing us a bone by beginning his current tour, in support of his latest album,
Years of Refusal, in South Florida again. The show was slated for Mizner Park, again, this Saturday.
But, he's cancelled ... again. Again, due to "illness." Either Moz is suffering from a long mystery disease, or he views the beginning and ends of his tour as expendable. It's extremely disappointing and perhaps a little insulting. So far, the Orlando show, scheduled for Sunday night at the Hard Rock there, is still on. Refunds at point of purchase, etc.
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Jones posted in the forums a link to the Orlando cancellation news (
original post):
Morrissey concert at Hard Rock is canceled... - Orlando Sentinel
posted by JimAbbott on Feb 26, 2009 12:29:41 PM
Just received a press release from Morrissey's people that the Sunday, March 1 show at Hard Rock Live has been canceled "because of illness." Refunds are available at point of purchase. I will scout around for some more details, but wanted to get this up right away.
Morrissey “Tour of Refusal”
Orlando Live Date Cancellation
The Morrissey concert in Orlando at Hard Rock Live on March 1st has regrettably been cancelled due to illness. Refunds are available for ticket holders at point of purchase.
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Link posted by dag in the forums (
original post):
Morrissey concert cancelled - Jacksonville.com
The Morrissey concert scheduled for Tuesday at Florida Theatre has been cancelled. His publicist's office would only say that that it was cancelled over illness.
Morrissey, former lead singer of The Smiths who has carved out his own 20-year solo career, also cancelled three other concerts in Florida.
The theater staff is trying to reschedule the concert for April, but refunds can be obtained at the place of purchase.
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SweatSin also writes:
I just found out Morrissey has canceled the show at Mizner Park this Saturday due to "illness." Not sure if this is the same illness(poor ticket sales) he had last time he canceled his Miami date. Either way, we hope he feels better! I suppose we'll be drowning our Smithian sorrows at Sweat Records(5505 ne 2nd ave) this Saturday instead.
First of many? (Score:0)
typical... (Score:1, Insightful)
Deja Vu (Score:0)
Reschedule? (Score:1)
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coachella (Score:2, Informative)
UK dates sell out (Score:1, Insightful)
European dates sell out after a while
I assume US ones (apart from in California) don't.
Go figure
look like all-of-a-sudden... (Score:0)
Hopefully, anyways. It'll be pins and neddles for me over the next 8 days.
Sorry to those heading in Floriday. What a bummer.
What a surprise! (Score:1)
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not again! (Score:0)
Hang In Their Morrissey! (Score:2, Funny)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5tQt0IWwcE
Good health and The best to you during this tour Morrissey..
Don't Forget to take good care of your health by taking the proper Vitamins and minerals..
After all you are vegan!:)
Drink lots of Orange juice.
Hugs and Heart to you!
Sheech I know I am sleeepy
I hope all his fans from this show can find it in there hearts of hearts to understand.
There has to be a good reason.
and if not..
Well that should be cool to.
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I'm sure... (Score:2, Insightful)
Re:I'm not sure... (Score:3, Interesting)
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deja vu all over again. (Score:2, Informative)
moz is allergic to florida (Score:1)
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Cancelled (Score:1)
if hes resheduling there shouldn't be too many complaints
i remember last year when he cancelled at least 4 dates at the roundhouse
he must be very unlucky on tour
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There's my old mozzy! (Score:0)
Pittsburgh! (Score:0)
Luv Moz Forever!
What an ass (Score:0)
Shicked! (Score:0)
i bought YoR, did you?
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keeping my fingers crossed. (Score:1)
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I Know How You Feel... been there (Score:0)
Oh, if you live in a small town/market or in a state with a lot of shows (like Texas) he may drop a show or two. It's sucks but it's what it is. Sorry
Florida sucks anyway :) (Score:0)
JK- sorry to hear about the shows. I heard the Jonas Brothers are on tour down there. Maybe you go see them-lol.
3 Nights in Brixton Academy (Score:0)
Disappointed, truly disappointed (Score:0)
People need to spend money-buy tickets (Score:0)
If you are a Morrissey fan and you want him to do the show in your area BUY your ticket NOW! It's the people who put this thing off that screw it up for everyone. It was poor ticket sales that killed the first 4 shows.
he won't re-schedule (Score:1, Interesting)
i can't believe there are so many apologists here talking about logistics -- the man is a diva and treats his "fans" rather poorly.
in case some of you don't know, florida is a top holiday destination for brits, there are daily direct flights from london/manchester to miami/orlando through british airways, virgin, and american carriers... (i should know, 'cos i fly those routes all the time.)
if past performance serves any indication, he won't re-schedule...
he had 10 days off, illness is a poor excuse
ok kids listen up. (Score:1)
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Achoo! (Score:1)
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Cancelled shows (Score:1)
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urgh (Score:1)
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Call Me Miss Cleo (Score:1)
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Odds board (Score:0)
Could lay odds on individual shows as well as various country and total tour over/under. If only I had more time and a place in the Cayman's
LiveNation (Score:1)
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This is too much (Score:1)
I know Nick is loving this! More fuel for the fire!
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Suck It Up, Morrissey (Score:0)
traveling more than across town... (Score:0)
Looks like David Tseng is throwing a tantrum (Score:0)
Mr. Tseng, we realize you traveled down to Florida for the shows...stop being a baby and enjoy the weather. Shame shame shame.
Dear Morrissey (Score:0)
To those of us trying to get your money back, Ticketmaster has not listed these shows as officially canceled so you can't get your refund yet. Myself not being a millionaire, I need it back pretty quick cause I made some serious sacrifices to buy tickets.
Thanks again Morrissey. I suspect you would have lost a bunch of fans over this had you not handled this so well. But I guess taking care of your fans has always been a priority of yours so you've had lots of practice handling these situations. Goodbye and Good Luck in the future. Let me know how it all turns out.
Not ready? (Score:0)
thetexasbloke
Enablers of the World Unite! (Score:0, Redundant)
Now here comes the attack of the killer apologists. Have at it but you know its true.
Thank you (Score:1)
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Nervous fan (Score:1)
If he is sick, then I just hope he gets better. I may be out some ticket money (fees), hotel reservations (just booked yesterday), and ebay overpayment (I waited too long for the Orange Peel and paid $80 on ebay/stubhub) but I think his health should come first.
Now, if the is really not doing the shows due to poor sales, I think he would come clean. I saw him in Greenville, SC on the last tour and the venue was not packed, but respecatable. My point is that if cancels gigs that didn't sell well, then he would have surely canceled that one.
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St. Petersburg show cancelled or not? (Score:0)
Not necessarily Moz who's (still) ill (Score:1, Insightful)
Some are saying its ticket sales but a poster above said at least the last show was sold out. How about the Hard Rock?
Anyway, condolences to those who booked flights, hotels, took time off etc.
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Anger Makes People Funny (Score:0)
Los Angeles (Score:2, Funny)
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Curious incident in the dog in the night (Score:0, Troll)
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Funny in a way (Score:2, Funny)
Morrissey gig cancelled!! Do as I say not as I do I guess.
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Morrissey on The Culture Show March 3rd (Score:0)
If it's live (or taped the same day), then Morrissey isn't even in the US... and probably knew he wouldn't be making it to Florida before today.
This is a Morrissey fan page so I'm not going to knock him, but I feel bad for fans that miss out, especially if you have plane tickets, etc.
Son of a Bitch!!! (Score:0)
Then I'll go buy some Cure CD's instead of the Deluxe Years of Refusal I planned to buy.
Seriously, if anything he should have cancelled Florida last time. It was hot as hell in Boca at that outside venue in the summer for an old man. He was sweating up a storm. This is the nice time of year. It would have been much better I imagine this time around. The Orlando show last time was great, though. I think he would have had a decent crowd here this time too.
*sigh* (Score:2, Interesting)
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