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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 2014 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, a highly publicized event that occurred at the height of their success. 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 2014.
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!"
"Just like Morrissey, Jose gets better with age. This band gives 110% in each performance and continue to carry a torch as the 'ultimate tribute to Morrissey and The Smiths.'"
"This is absolutely the best cover band I have ever seen. The lead singer dances and sings just like Morrissey. He takes off his shirt just like Moz, dances with the microphone, and people rush the stage to hug him."
The show was incredible! Jose was in rare form that night. It's as if Morrissey's spirit was inside him in a way that I've never seen before. The band was on point, the songs were awesome and the moves were exact! It was my first time going to an Unhappy Bday celebration for Morrissey, but definitely not my last. Can't wait for next year!!!
Awesome show. Jose Maldonado is excellent at getting the crowd pumped and keeping your attention. Overall had so much fun.
Myself and a couple of friends surprised my wife for her Bday... little did we know that we were all in for a huge surprise. I've only seen the Hooligans a few times and I always have a good time, but man o' man... the show they put on on Friday Dec. 28 @ HOB Anaheim was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!... and long!! Which is good bcuz we did not want the night to end. Even the band themselves acknowledged to playing their longest set ever to which the crowd responded with a thunderous and joyful roar!!... and then they kept playing some more!! AWWWESOME!!! Definitely a night to remember. Go see The Sweet and Tender Hooligans!!!
Opening band The Curse (The Cure cover band) was awesome! Sweet and Tender put on an amazing show.
This is absolutely the best cover band I have ever seen. The lead singer dances and sings just like Morrissey. He takes off his shirt just like Moz, dances with the microphone, and people rush the stage to hug him. The entire band is so extremely energetic and you can tell they have endless passion for what they're doing. This is the second time I've seen this exact band at this exact venue. Nothing could've been better about this concert. It was perfect. They are talented musicians who know how to throw an amazing show.
Jose Maldonado along with the entire band are amazing. If you are a Morrissey or Smiths fan, they are a MUST SEE!! It was a 90 min set and it left us wanting more!!! I love them! Other than the original, they are the next best thing!
OMG, this singer is really Morrissey! If you are a Smiths or Morrissey fan, you must go see this band!!! 5 Star show all the way!
WOW! So much fun. I love The Smiths and the show brought back great memories.
Every time I see this band, I am never disappointed. Just like Morrissey, Jose gets better with age. This band gives 110% in each performance and continue to carry a torch as the 'ultimate tribute to Morrissey and The Smiths". I don't think Morrissey or Marr could re-create the energy like the Sweet & Tender Hooligans. I am looking forward to seeing them again (very soon!).
Coming from England I was truly skeptical about this cover band but was I "wrong". They were truly amazing and the entire concert was just alive. One would truly think we were watching The Smiths....The lead singer was dynamic....Well worth seeing again and again..
Awesome!! Always put an amazing show. They really are the ultimate cover band. Have been following them for years now.
Great Morrisey tribute. Great voice and very charismatic. To bad the sound was totally flat....I blame the sound guy at the Hangar, not the band. Would see again.
Pleasantly surprised by this cover band!! Gear setlist too.
I'd been trying to catch these guys for a couple of years. If you love The Smiths and Morrissey, you will not be disappointed. it is the closest thing you will ever get to seeing the boys from Manchester actually play all the hits from their catalog. They are rock solid musicians and performers (and this is saying a lot given the difficulty of playing this material well). I heard a lot of people say "If you close your eyes, it's as if you're actually at a Smiths show". I disagree. You'll want to keep your eyes open. Their lead singer has truly studied Morrissey and has his stage presence, hairstyle, hand gestures and gyrations down cold. I had an absolute blast and so did everyone else who was in my immediate area. We were all scream singing along like it was 1985. Thank you guys. Here's hoping you play together for another 20 years.
I really enjoyed Sweet and Tender Hooligans at the OC Fair. I love the Smiths... and never did see them live, so I was thrilled when I found out about this band. And they rocked! I was up dancing from the first song to the last! I went by myself, which seemed kind of pathetic, but it was a blast. The whole audience was just having a great time. Thank you!!!
I've seen this band several times, and every time they absolutely amaze me. They put on such a great performance. The lead singer has all of Morrissey's moves down and even looks like Morrissey. He is able to motivate and engage the audience so well. I felt tired when I first got to the show after a long week of work and honestly wanted to just sit down and relax. He had me and everyone else on their feet within the first couple songs. I will continue to go back to see this band and give praises to the Mexican Morrissey!
Jose Maldonado (the lead singer) is amazing! He sounds, looks, and acts just like morrissey. I was impressed from the moment he came out on stage till the moment he came off. He sang the greatest hits from both the smiths albums and the morrissey albums... He even took off his shirt and showed the public his six pack! I had a great time and was please that he sang for 1.5 hours straight! I got my moneys worth! I looked back at one point in the concert and the entire auditorium was full of people. I liked Joses attitude and good natured personality... See u soon Sweet and Tender Hooligans.
I am a huge Smith's and Morrissey fan and my wife and I were completely blown away with how good these guys are. Almost too good as the singer looks like a Latin Morrissey and sings flawlessly. My only criticism is that they didn't play longer!!
