MarkW + 1
!RollTide! +1
Tomer
GAFAAAAA
Henchman
LoveJoy
chuchuchulia
bpmac79
Lucius
Mr Whippy + Flake
Pops + Erica
SaraBananaBear
subinai
Michael-UK
EDIT: updated for below @ 07/09/15
Beers in the Brewdog beforehand
Going. Not sure who the plus one will be.
Mark W +2
!RollTide!
Tomer
Coming solo from Israel, hope to meet some good MMJ fans their early on queue :thumbsup:
See you all there I'll be there nice and early!
I told my boss today I needed it off, he said I might have left it too late ;) :drum:
Mark W +2
!RollTide!
Tomer
GAFAAAAA
Hey all! I'm from Spain, and I'm thinking about going to London to the MMJ concert :cool:
But... do you know guys if the dates are closed, or MMJ are going to play in some new countries?
(PS:sorry for my English :S)
Hola from Spain,
Flying to London for the show.
See ya there
:drum:
Quote from: chuchuchulia on Mar 10, 2015, 12:25 PM
Hey all! I'm from Spain, and I'm thinking about going to London to the MMJ concert :cool:
But... do you know guys if the dates are closed, or MMJ are going to play in some new countries?
(PS:sorry for my English :S)
All the dates are 1 or 2 days apart, so I don't think they'll add more. But - general sale is on the 13th. If the London or Amsterdam shows will sell-out pretty fast, maybe they can add another night the day after...But right now seems it's all set.
Quote from: henchman on Mar 10, 2015, 01:28 PM
Hola from Spain,
Flying to London for the show.
See ya there
:drum:
Hola Henchman!
Where do you live in Spain? I'm in Malaga (but commute to the UK for work).
MarkW
I'm in.
Manchester too
:evil: :evil: :drum: :drum:
I'd love a pre-gig drink somewhere, being from the wrong side of london it give me a perfectly good excuse to do a recky on the drinking scene in that area before-hand ;)
Hi guys, again! I have the concert tickets!!! I'm so happy!!! :cheesy: :cheesy: :cheesy: :cheesy: :cheesy: :cheesy: :cheesy: :cheesy: :cheesy: :cheesy: :cheesy: :cheesy: :cheesy:
I bought stalls standing tickets, so I'm going to be at the queue early in the morning. Is somebody going to do the same as me? I'm going by myself to London so I want to meet people (and, ofc, MMJ fans!! :DD)
See ya!! :beer:
There's a nice bar right next to the venue. I'll be there early as well. Not morning, but 2-3pm usually enough to be part of the first people there.
Great, I'll have to check that bar out :) Can't wait for this now :cheesy: :cheesy: :cheesy:
I will be there - can't wait for this! also a placed called Brewdog across the street - good beer selection.......
I'll be there! First ever MMJ show, I'm SOOOOOOO excited! I'm in the seating area though, I'd love to be up front but I don't think my legs can take it (I have a disability), that being said I will be standing all I can :cheesy:
Hi guys! I just can't wait until September!!! Which songs would you like to hear? If they play Steam Engine I'll be the HAPPIEST-PERSON-EVER. :cheesy: :cheesy: :cheesy:
MarkW +3
!RollTide! +1
Tomer
GAFAAAAA
Henchman
LoveJoy
chuchuchulia
bpmac79
Lucius
Mr. Whippy with Flake
I think we can add myself and Erica to this list too...
Bump - updated.
Both Erica and I are looking for pit tickets (that means ground floor standing for those of us from Blighty!) for SBE. We have tickets but up in the gods at present so anyone with a spare they need to get rid of, please bear in mind Erica is flying in from Chicago to see MMJ twice in 3 days before going home.
i'm looking for 2 pit tickets too. will be in town that week for work.
...and the show is on my birthday.
Looking for two pit tix as well. Flying from Indiana and will be seeing the sites in Landan! Would love to add this show to my wonderful trip!
There are still two pit tickets available on stubhub - almost £60 each but...
http://www.stubhub.co.uk/my-morning-jacket-london-o2-shepherds-bush-empire-8-9-2015-9254233/?ticket_id=1158110181&quantity=null
MarkW + 1
!RollTide! +1
Tomer
GAFAAAAA
Henchman
LoveJoy
chuchuchulia
bpmac79
Lucius
Mr Whippy + Flake
Pops + Erica
SaraBananaBear
Did everyone's tickets arrived? I ordered London & Manchester tickets from here back in March, and nothing was delivered...
Quote from: Tomer on Aug 30, 2015, 01:07 PM
Did everyone's tickets arrived? I ordered London & Manchester tickets from here back in March, and nothing was delivered...
I got my London ticket a while ago. My Manchester one was an E-fast ticket (or whatever it was called) that you print yourself.
MarkW + 1
!RollTide! +1
Tomer
GAFAAAAA
Henchman
LoveJoy
chuchuchulia
bpmac79
Lucius
Mr Whippy + Flake
Pops + Erica
SaraBananaBear
subinai
Not going to make this so I have one spare stalls standing ticket. PM me if you are interested.
I will be at the show in Manchester and really looking forward to it.
Hi Tomer.
My roll call tickets for Manchester and London just arrived. I had a 'conversation' with Wonderful Union online support at the end of July. Tickets can be reissued on the door if they haven't arrived. You need to let them know 3 business days before the event and they will sort it.
Quote from: LoveJoy on Sep 01, 2015, 07:45 AM
Hi Tomer.
My roll call tickets for Manchester and London just arrived. I had a 'conversation' with Wonderful Union online support at the end of July. Tickets can be reissued on the door if they haven't arrived. You need to let them know 3 business days before the event and they will sort it.
Thanks! talked to them as well, that what they said. Well, I'll wait and see. They should arrive to my friend in Manchester, because I'm coming from Israel and it's too late for them to arrive here. Hope that reissue thing at the doors won't hold me back in queue or something...
Super excited! I've got a pit ticket. But also bought a standing stalls ticket. So if anyone wants to come and needs a ticket, I'll give this 3rd level ticket away for free!
Hi all,
As a new fan of this great band since early 2014 this is my first show and am hugely looking forward to it!
Travelling up from Winchester Hampshire by train with my other half.
it is several years since I last saw a show at Shep Bush Empire, really nice venue and great to hear the show is sold out.
Quote from: Michael-uk on Sep 05, 2015, 03:13 AM
Hi all,
As a new fan of this great band since early 2014 this is my first show and am hugely looking forward to it!
Travelling up from Winchester Hampshire by train with my other half.
it is several years since I last saw a show at Shep Bush Empire, really nice venue and great to hear the show is sold out.
Hi Michael - glad to have you on board. Feel free to come and meet us for a drink at the Brewdog pub beforehand if you like.
What time in the brewdog? Hopefully see you guys there :)
hey there...have 2 x General Admission Stalls tix for tomorrow if anyone is interested...would prefer to sell as a pair (face, of course)
I'm looking for one standing ticket tomorrow, I work in west London and finish at 5pm. Let me know if there is one going!
There are a few on here - read further up the thread and PM someone...
Thanks Mark,
Yes would love to make it to Brewdog but depends on arrival time. We are in circle but seats are not numbered so need to get in soon after doors open I think. Thanks for the welcome here!
Jim just walked last me and smiled on Shepard Bush green. I'm shaking.
Getting excited again ... [emoji41]
Who's in the brewdog?
Have a great show!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
be at brewdog soon. what time will the band go on?
Quote from: tdb810 on Sep 08, 2015, 11:50 AM
Have a great show!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
I gotta say, I'm digging following along on these European Show threads. I REALLY wish I could've done some but love the buzz everyone going seems to have. :thumbsup: :beer:
I'm interested in hearing how the crowds were, and the vibe inside the venues too. I'm sure these shows are kicking ass, and I hope the guys are getting all the love they deserve.
Selfishly hoping these shows are a huge success so they return on the next leg, and maybe I'll get another chance at seeing them across the pond. :wink:
Have a blast everyone! :beer:
We need MMJ back in the UK soon. Amazing in Manchester on Sunday. Hope you all have a great night tonight London.
Quote from: ericm on Sep 08, 2015, 12:21 PM
Quote from: tdb810 on Sep 08, 2015, 11:50 AM
Have a great show!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
I gotta say, I'm digging following along on these European Show threads. I REALLY wish I could've done some but love the buzz everyone going seems to have. :thumbsup: :beer:
I'm interested in hearing how the crowds were, and the vibe inside the venues too. I'm sure these shows are kicking ass, and I hope the guys are getting all the love they deserve.
Selfishly hoping these shows are a huge success so they return on the next leg, and maybe I'll get another chance at seeing them across the pond. :wink:
Have a blast everyone! :beer:
the köln crowd was pretty solid and the venue was the smallest i have seen (or will ever see) mmj. capacity at the gloria theater is 900 and i don't believe the show was sold out. a lovely german couple behind me saved my spot (for beer runs), the overall concert etiquette was excellent, and the band got more and more love as the show progressed.
i slightly lost my head once they started playing "the dark" and was an absolute crazy person with steam engine followed by masterplan (a curation request of mine).
at some point i may add to the band's blog page, but 2015 has been a an incredible year of travel, but at times, the journey seems outweighed by family tragedy and loss. the show was like a physical and emotional catharsis that i desperately needed. getting a photo with jim before the show and talking with carl after made the experience all the more memorable.
can't wait for amsterdam on thursday
Carl just melted my face off and I wasn't even at the front. Well played gentlemen
Quote from: mind at large on Sep 08, 2015, 06:16 PM
Quote from: ericm on Sep 08, 2015, 12:21 PM
Quote from: tdb810 on Sep 08, 2015, 11:50 AM
Have a great show!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
I gotta say, I'm digging following along on these European Show threads. I REALLY wish I could've done some but love the buzz everyone going seems to have. :thumbsup: :beer:
I'm interested in hearing how the crowds were, and the vibe inside the venues too. I'm sure these shows are kicking ass, and I hope the guys are getting all the love they deserve.
Selfishly hoping these shows are a huge success so they return on the next leg, and maybe I'll get another chance at seeing them across the pond. :wink:
Have a blast everyone! :beer:
the köln crowd was pretty solid and the venue was the smallest i have seen (or will ever see) mmj. capacity at the gloria theater is 900 and i don't believe the show was sold out. a lovely german couple behind me saved my spot (for beer runs), the overall concert etiquette was excellent, and the band got more and more love as the show progressed.
i slightly lost my head once they started playing "the dark" and was an absolute crazy person with steam engine followed by masterplan (a curation request of mine).
at some point i may add to the band's blog page, but 2015 has been a an incredible year of travel, but at times, the journey seems outweighed by family tragedy and loss. the show was like a physical and emotional catharsis that i desperately needed. getting a photo with jim before the show and talking with carl after made the experience all the more memorable.
can't wait for amsterdam on thursday
Thanks for the info. Definitely the kind of things I was talking about. :thumbsup: :beer:
Sorry to hear about your family loss but I'm glad you've had these shows to help ease the pain. No question they can help even if only for a couple of hours. Nice job on getting a pic with Jim, and a chat with Carl too. :thumbsup:
Enjoy Amsterdam and please keep us informed on that show too.
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awesome show. great to see them in a theater again. carl was on another level last night. he was pete townshend-ing during mageetah. face melting guitar work.
stand outs for me were get the point, at dawn, and memories.
the guests for down on the bottom were taylor from dawes and marcus mumford.
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Oh my.... that setlist is right in my wheel house. Encore with DotB, Dancefloors, and OBH FTW!!!!
At Dawn -> In Its Infancy is just perfect...
Completely agree on At Dawn->In its Infancy. After hearing that transition at RR on the word again, it got me thinking about how you could link together songs from throughout MMJ's discography to carry a common thread/theme or even tell a story... it might have been my state of mind at the time but who knows, maybe someone else has already done that.
Steam also segued into Memories, which meant there was no mental drumming from Patrick to finish SE off.
Another great gig. It was also clear during the encore with the Mumford and Goldsmith from Dawes how much better MMJ's musicianship was than their guests. They're on a different level to almost anyone else I've ever seen live.
Wish I could be going to Amsterdam, but I think it's going to take me a week to recover from several hours spent in the Brewdog pub before and after!
I had very high hopes for last night after months spent on here reading what a class act the band are and I was NOT let down in the slightest. I was blown away, live recordings of MMJ do not do them justice! Actually being there I was almost in a trance the whole time!
Victory Dance, Spring, Mahgeetah and OBH were my highlights. All very rockin'
Only Memories is 100x better live. It sounds so sexy and mellow, the studio version is a bit rigid and just kinda drags on but I didn't want it to end last night!
10/10, will be definitely be catching them again! I hope!!
Hi all,
Some quick random thoughts and impressions.
I absolutely loved the London show. I came with high hopes having seen YouTube and Okonokos DVD etc, but what I saw and heard surpassed all expectations.
I agree with Lucius re Only Memories. way better live. it was great that all the Waterfall tracks received the same wildly positive response as the older loved songs.
The set list was fantastic and all flowed so well.
The band hit the stage pretty much bang on advertised start time of 9pm and ended just after 11pm curfew for the venue.
Jim didn't say a word between songs at this show, which would have been cool, but on other hand any extended comments would have cut time from the music. Certainly at the end of the show the band seemed to clearly visibly appreciate the huge response with standing ovation from the three circles (seated upper levels) at the venue.
Several good pictures of the show are on Twitter.
Here's an interesting online review that helps answer some of your questions Eric m. And confirms my comments on the strength of the audience response. See link at foot of post.
I would say the audience age range was mostly 30s to 50s, some 20s too. See review below on that too.
Male to female ratio about 7:3, maybe 8:2? I'd be interested if it is more balanced at shows in the USA?
I'll post links to other reviews when/if they appear.
http://www.gigwise.com/reviews/102730/my-morning-jacket-live-gig-review-shepherds-bush-empire
What a fucked up review.
Quote from: Michael-uk on Sep 09, 2015, 06:53 PM
Hi all,
Some quick random thoughts and impressions.
I absolutely loved the London show. I came with high hopes having seen YouTube and Okonokos DVD etc, but what I saw and heard surpassed all expectations.
I agree with Lucius re Only Memories. way better live. it was great that all the Waterfall tracks received the same wildly positive response as the older loved songs.
The set list was fantastic and all flowed so well.
The band hit the stage pretty much bang on advertised start time of 9pm and ended just after 11pm curfew for the venue.
Jim didn't say a word between songs at this show, which would have been cool, but on other hand any extended comments would have cut time from the music. Certainly at the end of the show the band seemed to clearly visibly appreciate the huge response with standing ovation from the three circles (seated upper levels) at the venue.
Several good pictures of the show are on Twitter.
Here's an interesting online review that helps answer some of your questions Eric m. And confirms my comments on the strength of the audience response. See link at foot of post.
I would say the audience age range was mostly 30s to 50s, some 20s too. See review below on that too.
Male to female ratio about 7:3, maybe 8:2? I'd be interested if it is more balanced at shows in the USA?
I'll post links to other reviews when/if they appear.
http://www.gigwise.com/reviews/102730/my-morning-jacket-live-gig-review-shepherds-bush-empire
i would say in the US we have many more females (still more guys) and a much younger group of people going to the shows. that being said there are still a great deal of the older generations attending.
Quote from: johnnYYac on Sep 09, 2015, 07:00 PM
What a fucked up review.
yeah i dont really get it. he absolutely loved it, but doesnt want to repeat it again? must be just different over ther
Quote from: johnnYYac on Sep 09, 2015, 07:00 PM
What a fucked up review.
Agreed. Any review that even mentions MMJ in the same sentence as Bon Blow Me, let alone compare them to that garbage is fucking whacked!! :rolleyes:
I stopped reading right there.
fair enough all,
It was really the comments on the audience mix and emotional response that l was interested in. I have been to London gigs in the past where annoyingly the audience have been tired and uninvolved, an Afghan Whigs show is a particular memory. It was really gratifying that for MMJ there was palpable love for the band throughout the show.
I am still going over the whole show in my mind...
Hi Michael I read the review too. Maybe you have to be English!?! What I read into it was that he found himself among a group of believers / fans, could well understand what everyone was getting into but he didn't necessarily want to repeat it.
Can understand. I'm pretty fanatical about the band and my friends appreciate it, get it but don't absolutely love them.
I loved the London show. I enjoyed the gig in Manchester but felt there was a problem with the sound.
And much as I like the new album I do think it flattens out the show. I'd rather being going helter skelter with a few acoustic breaks.
Ha I g said that Spring is a constant ear worm.
And finally ... While I'm on here ... Thank you very much Rollcall for screwing up my ticket order. Having preordered and paid 'postage' from the states for standing tickets I got to the venue to be told to go upstairs. Took me a good 20 minutes to get my tickets changed. I was told I wasn't the only one but when I was pushed from A to B by the venue staff and then initially went to the box office window I was met with blank looks. Should have been at least a note left.
In all fairness. The two venues couldn't be more different and the maintenance of the P.A. at The Ritz is long over due. The bands sound engineers run a solid and consistent show from venue to venue and can only do so much when establishments don't do they're part. :grin: