Sweet and Tender Hooligans

Featuring Simon Wolstencroft, first Smiths drummer

Presented by: Mozarmy

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0	MANCHESTER: The Star and Garter
P	Friday 10th March, 2017
N	7:30pm

Event information

***SECOND DATE*** added at The Star and Garter due to high demand. This is will be an unmissable gig and includes entry to 'Keeping It Peel' disco afterwards.

SWEET AND TENDER HOOLIGANS IN CONCERT:

As the "ultimate tribute to Morrissey and the Smiths," LA-based Sweet and Tender Hooligans have been paying homage to the legendary British indie band for more than two decades with their finely crafted tribute show. Performing to sold-out crowds throughout the US and UK, frontman Jose Maldonado channels Morrissey so convincingly that Moz himself has even jokingly taken the stage with the opening line "Hello, we are the Sweet and Tender Hooligans." From their era-perfect style to Maldonado's Morrissey-inspired coif, the band never fails to satisfy even the most rigorous Smiths purists, leaving fans to wonder "How Soon Is Now" in regards to their 2017 tour dates.

BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:

Formed in Los Angeles in 1992, Jose Maldonado and the Sweet and Tender Hooligans began playing Smiths covers as an answer to the iconic band's 1987 dissolution. As regional recognition gave way to shows around the country, the band made their pilgrimage to the UK, performing to sold-out crowds and attracting the attention of the BBC. Named the "Best Cover Band in Los Angeles" by the LA Weekly, the Sweet and Tender Hooligans continue pay homage to Morrissey and company with more shows in 2017.

FANS WHO BOUGHT TICKETS SAY:

"Jose Maldonado along with the entire band are amazing. If you are a Morrissey or Smiths fan, they are a MUST SEE!"

Early bird tickets £10 - door tickets more expensive! Book early to avoid disappointment!