Morrissey Plays Intimate Bowery Show

Nando Casinelli's arm with "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" tattooed on it. He was admittedly not a huge Morrissey fan, but he loves The Smiths. (Jason Andra/Gothamist)

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Morrissey has been touring his 49-year-old ass off as of late, most recently with a series of smaller shows, perhaps the most intimate being this past Saturday at Bowery Ballroom. There was some notable between-song banter, and Newsday has a Top Ten list of Moz quotes from the night, including "I’m the type who just can’t find love," and "Who am I? This is a question that many have died trying to answer...I can only be identified on a slab, by the scars of pain." (Aw, give this guy a hug if you see him around town.) He also made note of the high security at the venue, saying, "We’re like a jealously guarded can of sardines." Wonder if anyone found love in the audience.

Later this week he'll be playing both Webster and Carnegie Hall, and he referenced the neighborhood change in his banter at Bowery, saying, "In a few days, we will be in a posher part of town, so obviously none of you will be there. Nice meeting you." Don't take it personally, he probably just didn't want to get stoned again.