Wayne Hussey announced he's written a new book.
The book, titled Heady Daze covers The Mission's years 1985 - 1990 and follows the release of Salad Daze, the 2019 memoir which covered Hussey's musical journey up to The Mission. Hussey says Heady Daze was originally intended for release this year, but he got sidetracked with other things like, you know, making music and touring! The book is now expected to be released in April 2023.
Though some issues are still to be determined, including selecting the book's cover art, Hussey has opened up pre-orders on The Mission's website. He plans to issue a standard and deluxe edition, but isn't quite sure at the moment what extras will be added to the deluxe. He says fans can pre-order the standard version now and when he announces the deluxe, any pre-orders can be upgraded at that time. Though some details are still up in the air, Hussey said he opened up pre-orders because listings were already up on bigger sites (Amazon, etc.) and he's hoping fans purchase directly from The Mission's website instead.
Head over here to read Hussey's statement about Heady Daze and to pre-order.
The Mission will be touring on and off for the remainder of 2022. The previously announced Deja Vu tour with The Chameleons plays North America in September and October. Dates are posted below.
The Mission/The Chameleons/Theatre Of Hate tour
Sep 07 - Baltimore MD @ Soundstage
Sep 08 - Millersville PA @ Phantom Power
Sep 09 - Richmond VA @ The Broadberry
Sep 10 - Atlanta GA @ The Masquerade
Sep 11 - West Palm Beach FL @ Respectable Street
Sep 13 - Tampa FL @ The Orpheum
Sep 15 - Houston TX @ White Oak Music Hall
Sep 16 - Dallas TX @ Amplified Live
Sep 17 - Austin TX @ Elysium
Sep 19 - Albuquerque NM @ Sunshine Theater
Sep 20 - Mesa AZ @ Nile Theater
Sep 21 - San Diego CA @ Music Box
Sep 23 - Los Angeles CA @ The Belasco Theatre
Sep 24 - San Francisco CA @ The Chapel
Sep 25 - San Francisco CA @ The Chapel
Sep 27 - Portland OR @ Doug Fir Lounge
Sep 28 - Seattle WA @ El Corazon
Sep 29 - Boise ID @ Visual Arts Collective
Sep 30 - Salt Lake City UT @ Metro Music Hall
Oct 01 - Denver CO @ Oriental Theater
Oct 02 - Kansas City MO @ Record Bar
Oct 04 - Minneapolis MN @ PNA Hall
Oct 05 - Milwaukee WI @ Turner Hall Ballroom
Oct 06 - Columbus OH @ Athenaeum Theatre
Oct 07 - Ferndale MI @ The Magic Bag
Oct 08 - Chicago IL @ Thalia Hall
Oct 09 - Toronto ON @ Velvet Underground
Oct 11 - Montreal QC @ Theatre Fairmount
Oct 12 - Boston MA @ Brighton Music Hall
Oct 13 - New York NY @ Le Poisson Rouge
Oct 14 - Ardmore PA @ Ardmore Music Hall
Oct 15 - Jersey City NJ @ White Eagle Hall
