The Smiths Indeed
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The Smiths Indeed is a tribute band dedicated to The Smiths. The band is from Liverpool in the North West of England.
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[edit] Background
The band were formed in 2005. They played their first show in Glasgow in December 2005 and they quickly gained a reputation for excellent live shows. They have so far played multiple extensive UK tours, as well as some European dates, selling out numerous venues. The band strive to re-create the experience of seeing a mid 1980s Smiths concert, including not only the sound, but also the wardrobe, attitude, stage show and various accoutrements.
The Smiths Indeed name is taken from the run-out grooves etching on the vinyl of the 1984 Smiths single Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now. A legendary Smiths fanzine called Smiths Indeed also existed between 1986 & 1989[1].
The musicians are culled from various well-known Liverpool-based bands such as The Christians, Pete Wylie and Maudlin Rich.
In September 2006, their singer survived a horrific drive-by attack on the streets of Toxteth.[2]
[edit] Setlist
The setlist consists of songs from The Smiths's extensive repertoire. They do not play any Morrissey solo songs.
Sample setlist (Newcastle Academy, 7 December 2007):
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- Intro music: Dance Of The Knights (Prokofiev)
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- Sheila Take A Bow / Nowhere Fast / Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now / This Charming Man / Still Ill / Reel Around The Fountain / What Difference Does It Make / Hand In Glove / These Things Take Time / William, It Was Really Nothing / Cemetery Gates / What She Said / Barbarism Begins At Home / Stretch Out And Wait / Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before / Ask / Panic
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- The Queen Is Dead / Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want / Girlfriend In A Coma / Bigmouth Strikes Again
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- Shoplifters Of The World Unite / There Is A Light That Never Goes Out
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[edit] Band Members
- J. Wendelen (Morrissey) - Vocals
- S. McKelvie (Johnny Marr) - Guitars
- B. Kewley (Andy Rourke) - Bass
- P. Tsanos (Mike Joyce) - Drums
