Latest News

Upcoming Events

10.16.2020 – Live Drive-in Concert Series (6:30pm) – TICKETS
10.16.2020 – Live Drive-in Concert Series (9:00pm) – TICKETS
04.03.2021 – Musicbox in San Diego – TICKETS

Recent Press & Articles

11.09.2017 – NPR – KPCC Jose Maldonado Feature
10.30.2014 – PRI – The love affair between Mexican Americans and Morrissey isn’t that surprising
08.14.2014 – NME – ‘Mexican Morrissey’ Jose Maldonado On Latino Culture’s Love Affair With The Smiths

About

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, Mexico 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 and I’m Jose.” 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 future 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 to pay homage to Morrissey and company for over 25 years.

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.”

Band Photography by Forrest Locke

Shows

UPCOMING EVENTS

10.16.2020 – Live Drive-in Concert Series (6:30pm) – TICKETS
10.16.2020 – Live Drive-in Concert Series (9:00pm) – TICKETS
04.03.2021 – Musicbox in San Diego – TICKETS

PAST EVENTS

Media

Music & Videos

Photos

Flyers

Press Archive

11.09.2017 – NPR – KPCC Jose Maldonado Feature
10.30.2014 – PRI – The love affair between Mexican Americans and Morrissey isn’t that surprising
08.14.2014 – NME – ‘Mexican Morrissey’ Jose Maldonado On Latino Culture’s Love Affair With The Smiths
08.13.2014 – Fusion – Jose Maldonado is the Mexican Morrissey
07.31.2007 – Web interview – Guillermo, it was really nothing.
05.31.2007 – Phoenix Times – Make like Morrissey
10.03.2004 – The Boston Globe – This charming man
08.01.2003 – OC Weekly – The Boys With the Morrissey in Their Side
The Believer Magazine – The Passion of The Morrissey

Booking

USA bookings:
Stormy Vehnekamp
Leave Home Booking
PH: 801-582-4111
stormy@leavehomebooking.com

Mexico/Latin America bookings:
MM Group Entertainment:
Michael Scafuto
Michael@mm-group.org
https://www.mm-group.org/talent/sweet-and-tender-hooligans/