Boz Boorer played two sets on Saturday night at Manhattan’s Rodeo Bar, a Texas-style retro slum that hosts rockabilly bands and boasts "New York City’s longest running honky-tonk."

Boz and his three-man band (including a superb slap-back bassist) romped through two hours of ecstatic, white-hot rockabilly. The best numbers were Boz’s growling, juiced-up Polecats songs, including his blazingly hick cover of David Bowie’s "John, I’m Only Dancing." Boz himself, decked out in a black and grey suit and leopard print shirt, was rollicksome and chatty, noting that "we’re just visiting for the night" and that "we’ve never played together before." The group became increasingly freewheeling and improvisational as the night moved on. Boz was really getting into it, swinging his legs about like Elvis. It was definitely a scene for the urban greasers, most of whom where wide-eyed and attentive. Some couples were even swinging madly in the tight aisles. Overall, everyone was loudly approving.

(P.S.: no Moz)

From Geoff Silverman:

I saw Boz Boorer play at the Rodeo Bar in NYC. I saw the ad and didn't think it could be the same person but after some research I found out that it truly was.  The band is a rockabilly act and Boz plays guitar and is on vocals. There was quite a large crowd and each song got a good response, however no Morrissey songs were played which I figured as much but it was still worth checking out. Boz is working in Woodstock upstate NY I assume recording for this band. Let's hope this doesnt interfere with any future Morrissey plans.