Local news update: Morrissey cancels tonight’s concert in Richmond

morrisseywehateitOriginal Hipster…Morrissey…has canceled tonight’s performance in Richmond Virginia at the National Theater due to health reasons. (Refunds are at the point of purchase).

Here’s what Vulture.com had to say about it:

Morrissey’s health issues forced him to delay a string of concerts and eventually cancel part of his North American tour, but now it sounds a little more serious. Speaking to the Mexican radio station Reactor 105.7, the 53-year-old Smiths front man said his bleeding ulcer, pneumonia, and a throat condition called Barrett’s esophagus kept him hospitalized for five weeks. Now he’s been advised to play it safe and retire. “I have been cautioned to, but it’s difficult for me because it’s very ingrained in me,” he says. He did announce plans to retire in two years back in 2012

Those looking for other concerts to attend should check out my Local Calendar page for the latest listings. (I also recommend Pollstar.com for concert info.)

BTW… found this funny picture of Morrissey while surfing the Inter-web…best caption EVER.

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Pussy on the brain? – HipsterApproved.net

Hip video…Keith Apicary – Neo Geo Song (Music by FantomenK)

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Hip concert…Sasquatch 2013

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"I want to go to there..." ~ HipsterApproved.net

“I want to go to there…” ~ HipsterApproved.net

Hip video…We Used To Wait by Arcade Fire

afIt actually may not be correct to call this a ‘video’. On the site, it’s referred to as ‘An interactive film by Chris Milk‘ called The Wilderness Downtown. It uses the song ‘We Used To Wait’ by Arcade Fire as sort of the musical score.

What you do is go to the site http://thewildernessdowntown.com/ and you are asked to type in the address of the house you grew up in as a child. Once loaded the ‘film’ will start. It’s important you don’t click closed any of the windows that ‘pop up’! They are supposed to do that

It’s unlike any music video I’ve seen before because it uses Google Maps for images of the house and neighborhood which you’ve entered. Another outstanding feature is the use of multiple PC ‘windows’ opening and closing to the beat of the song. Very cool!

PS…You’ve seen this clip of Bowie performing with Arcade Fire in NYC’s Radio City a few years back…right? Awesome.

 

Hip local news…The Shins @ Norva Theater Tue May 28, 2013

thenorvaThis was just added to the Local Calendar….

The Shins will be performing at the Norva Theater in downtown Norfolk, VA on Tuesday May 28 for $30 ($32.50 day of show).

Hip local news…Morrissey @ The National Wed, April 3, 2013

Happy March 1st!

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This just in….

Added to the Local Calendar page, Morrissey will be performing at The National Theater in downtown Richmond, Virginia on Wedenedsday, April 3rd. Tickets are $47 in advance and go on-sale today 3/1/13 at 10:amEST (15 min from when I write this.) I expect this show to sell-out.

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Alice In Chains, Band of Horses and Pinback added to the Local Calendar

Hip local News:

Sean Kinney w/some HipsterAlice In Chains is scheduled to perform at The Norva Theater in beautiful downtown Norfolk, Virginia on Sunday May 5th. Tickets are $45 in advance (plus svc charge).

BOHBand of Horses will also be at The Norva Theater on Tue May 27th. Tickets are $27.50 in advance.

ZachPinback will be in downtown Richmond, VA on Saturday March 16th at the Canal Club. Tickets are $18 in advance. (March 16th is also the date of the Ocean View St Patrick’s Day Parade…So…don’t drink and drive.)

Hip concert…Rock On The Range 2013

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"I want to go to there..." ~ HipsterApproved.net

“I want to go to there…” ~ HipsterApproved.net

Hip website…Drinkify.org

I’ve been having a lot of fun with Drinkify.org

DrinkifyI’m trying to come up with some obscure ‘indie’ bands to stump it, but it’s done a good job so far.  (I’m thinking too “mainstream”… Comment with a band you can request that it doesn’t know if you can think of one.)

skullcoffee_whiteOn a side note…Did you know Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy has his own coffee brand? It’s unfortunately out of stock right now at DragCity.com

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Hip concert…IBYM Festival curated by Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Grizzly Bear – London 2013

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"I want to go to there..." ~ HipsterApproved.net

“I want to go to there…” ~ HipsterApproved.net