A celebration of the singles and b-sides of The Smiths.
Tickets from Derby Assembly Rooms.
The Smyths
If you are a fan of The Smiths then I can highly recommend you go and see The Smyths, you will not be disappointed. The Smyths are the UK's longest-established tribute to the one of the greatest bands of all time.
The Smiths broke up in 1987 and have never reformed, I did not get into them until it was too late so being given the second chance to see them is great.
I was completely blown away by not only their note-for-note performance, but also Graham Sampson's portrayal of Morrissey, he had got all the little quirks and mannerisms of the original artist so right.
I would go out of my way to go and see The Smyths, I think you should too.
Photograph of Graham Sampson as Morrissey:
Photograph by colour blind bob.
Videos of The Smyths:
Interview with Graham Sampson by Paul Morley at Derby's Flowerpot!
The Smyths perform at Feeling Gloomy (The O2 Academy in Islington, London):
Did you know that The Smiths actually performed at Derby Assembly Rooms back in December 1983?
There are over 30 videos on YouTube of this gig from 28 years ago.
Here is a 37 minute clip of the 83 gig by The Smiths.
Whistle Test on the Road video clip at Derby Assembly Rooms.
The Smiths Room in Salford Lads Club, Manchester.
If your a fan of The Smiths then I'm sure you will have been to the Salford Lads Club in Manchester where there is a dedicated "Smiths room".
Google Streetview of The Salford Lads Club.
We visited there a few times and on the last visit in 2006 a really nice guy called Leslie took the time to show us around the entire club including the Smiths Room. In 2007 Leslie was on Channel 4's Secret Millionaire when Chek Whyte gave some money and help towards restoring the building.
You can still watch this episode on the 4od website. Fast forward to 19mins 32secs (you have to endure 3 short adverts first !)
My Photographs in The Smiths Room, Click to view large versions.
There is more information about The Smiths Room here.
More information :
The Smyths website :
www.thesmyths.net
The Smyths on Facebook.
The re:order website :
www.thieveslikeus.co.uk
Re:Order on Facebook.
If you are a Smiths fan go and see them now, go on what you waiting for!!
Andy
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