Johnny Marr and James are teaming up for a co-headlining tour. The tour includes a stop at Los Angeles’ Orpheum Theatre on Wednesday, September 25.
The tour will kick off this fall on September 17 in Denver, CO and is set to run through October 18 in Saint Paul, MN. The 20-date tour includes various cities from coast to coast, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Austin, New York City, Toronto, and more.
“I remember The Smiths being on tour with James in 1985,” said Marr. “We admired them and even did one of their songs in our set. I’ve been a fan of theirs ever since and being out on tour again after 40 years is a really great thing.”
James’ Tim Booth added, “Nearly 40 years ago James toured with the Smiths on the Meat is murder tour. We were met with such generosity and kindness that it changed our DNA. Co-headlining an American tour with the true Gent and genius that is Johnny Marr, is an honor and pleasure. We look forward to making magic together.”
Johnny Marr is a musician, songwriter and singer best known as the guitarist and co-songwriter of The Smiths. Aside from focusing on his solo career, Marrs has also been a member of The Pretenders, The Cribs and more. Last year, Marr released a compilation album titled Spirit Power and chatted with Kyle Meredith about his photo book Marr’s Guitars. Ahead of the joint tour, he has mapped out a solo trek throughout the UK and Ireland.
English rock band, James formed in 1982. The group reached popularity during the ’90s with four Top 10 hits on the UK Singles Chart. They are best recognized from singles “Come Home,” “Sit Down” and “She’s a Star.” James recently released their 18th album, Yummy, in April. The group is now teaming up with longtime friend Johnny Marr for a co-headlining tour in which both artists will take turns closing.
See Johnny Marr and James at the Orpheum Theatre on Wednesday, September 25. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com.
Location: Orpheum Theatre
Address: 842 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Show Time: 7:30 p.m.
Ticket Price: $39 – $219+
Age: All Ages
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