MMJ HEADLINING SATURDAY NIGHT
https://www.railbirdfest.com/ (https://www.railbirdfest.com/)
I'll be scooping up a Saturday ticket as soon as they go on sale. :thumbsup:
That's a great lineup!
If Ohana gets canceled I'll be heading to this.
Just purchased my Tickets.
Temping indeed but August 28th is my dad's 80th birthday so that's where we will be celebrating. Enjoy the show and looking forward to seeing the rest of the dates!
Got tickets this afternoon- so many acts in our wheelhouse over the two days. This will be the wife's first MMJ show, and while probably limited in length, a good introduction to the band's live magic. Appearing early Sunday is S.G. Goodman, whose recent album was produced by Jim.
Quote from: Jack D on Apr 27, 2021, 06:48 PMGot tickets this afternoon- so many acts in our wheelhouse over the two days. This will be the wife's first MMJ show, and while probably limited in length, a good introduction to the band's live magic. Appearing early Sunday is S.G. Goodman, whose recent album was produced by Jim.
That SG Goodman album is great, highly recommend it! Everyone getting tickets - Enjoy!!
Dream headliners for me, rest of the lineup is pretty weak.
Wouldn't be able to justify a trip to Kentucky for this.
Wish DMB headlined bonnaroo instead of foo fighters or Lizzo
Ugh, to each their own. DMB is a major deterrent for me. Hard pass.
Quote from: walterfredo on Apr 27, 2021, 09:01 PMUgh, to each their own. DMB is a major deterrent for me. Hard pass.
Same. Actually love the entire lineup, except DMB
Solid lineup!!!
Quote from: dookie shoot bandit on Apr 28, 2021, 12:55 PMQuote from: walterfredo on Apr 27, 2021, 09:01 PMUgh, to each their own. DMB is a major deterrent for me. Hard pass.
Same. Actually love the entire lineup, except DMB
I'm with both of you. I'm digging the entire lineup except DMB. I still think its worth it for a nice weekend getaway for me and the wife! :beer:
We're right there with you Mr. White. Our last festival was Forecastle Festival (2016?) and it was good but even with VIP tickets it was simply way too much and honestly we don't have enough gas in the tank to stand around outside in the heat for hours on end seeing a bunch of bands that we only maybe kinda sorta want to see, much less doing that for three days in a row. Looks like it's cancelled again for 2021 so if they come our way it will have to be a regular show.
Come on MMJ do your hometown proud and blow the roof off one of the fantastic venues in Louisville! How about a couple of nights at Palace Theater or maybe a solo show at Waterfront Park on a nice summer eve? See you there...
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Quote from: ranyart on May 07, 2021, 03:11 PMor maybe a solo show at Waterfront Park on a nice summer eve? See you there...
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I would fly out from CA for one night of this! Yes please! Sounds delightful.
Quote from: ranyart on May 07, 2021, 03:11 PMCome on MMJ do your hometown proud and blow the roof off one of the fantastic venues in Louisville! How about a couple of nights at Palace Theater or maybe a solo show at Waterfront Park on a nice summer eve? See you there...
:beer:
someone here had a fine suggestion before covid hit: they could play the only large venue in town they haven't already played, the new soccer stadium.
having said that, the old man in me is slowly losing his taste for outdoor shows* and unpredictable weather. i'd much rather see them at the palace, or even the yum center.
*this does not apply to one big holiday tropical vacations.
Anyone heard anything about Shuttles from Lexington to venue? Im staying in downtown Lexington.
Single day tickets available this Friday, 7/16 at 10am!
If they can give DMB a full 2 hours on Sunday, then the headliners who are actually from Kentucky surely deserve 2 at a minimum. I was really bummed to see that, and to see the overlap with Billy Strings. I'd choose MMJ over literally anyone, so it's not a tough decision to make, but I'd have liked to see Billy for the 6th time this year!
Quote from: Pineapple on Jul 26, 2021, 08:17 PMIf they can give DMB a full 2 hours on Sunday, then the headliners who are actually from Kentucky surely deserve 2 at a minimum. I was really bummed to see that, and to see the overlap with Billy Strings. I'd choose MMJ over literally anyone, so it's not a tough decision to make, but I'd have liked to see Billy for the 6th time this year!
Still, being at my first Jacket show in 756 days will be cathartic for sure.
We got our wristbands today :thumbsup: , but never received an email with the schedule (& can't find it online). Anyone able to share the schedule w/ times? TIA!! :drum:
Quote from: Mr. White on Jul 27, 2021, 06:08 PMQuote from: goiu on Jul 27, 2021, 05:54 PMWe got our wristbands today :thumbsup: , but never received an email with the schedule (& can't find it online). Anyone able to share the schedule w/ times? TIA!! :drum:
Got an e-mail with this link on the 23rd.
Thanks so much Mr. White!!
Quote from: Pineapple on Jul 26, 2021, 08:17 PMIf they can give DMB a full 2 hours on Sunday, then the headliners who are actually from Kentucky surely deserve 2 at a minimum. I was really bummed to see that, and to see the overlap with Billy Strings. I'd choose MMJ over literally anyone, so it's not a tough decision to make, but I'd have liked to see Billy for the 6th time this year!
I am in 100% agreement with y'all. 1:45 is way too short of a slot for MMJ especially after all of this darn waiting and Billy is the only other act I would really want to see on Saturday so any overlap is totally unacceptable.
:cry:
As long as live nation gives them at least 2 hours at bonnaroo, they'll partially redeem themselves. But it's still unfair to those who are only doing Railbird and not roo
I have two wristbands for sale - DM if anyone is interested. I'm selling for exactly what I paid for (not just sticker, taxes, etc., not a cent over what I paid overall). I have the physical wrist bands and will mail out within 1 day.
I'll also pay shipping. I truly want a real Jacket fan to go.
Quote from: thesteamengine on Aug 07, 2021, 09:37 PMI have two wristbands for sale - DM if anyone is interested. I'm selling for exactly what I paid for (not just sticker, taxes, etc., not a cent over what I paid overall). I have the physical wrist bands and will mail out within 1 day.
Railbird revised the schedule. MMJ gets 15" more, playing 9:00-11:00. Better, but still an hour short...
Quote from: Jack D on Aug 23, 2021, 08:12 PMRailbird revised the schedule. MMJ gets 15" more, playing 9:00-11:00. Better, but still an hour short...
11:00 feels like a pretty early curfew for a Saturday night in a college town. Hopefully they play later than scheduled!
https://www.instagram.com/p/CS-xYiYMJxr/?utm_medium=share_sheet (https://www.instagram.com/p/CS-xYiYMJxr/?utm_medium=share_sheet)
Getting antsy! Excited to see the setlist from Charlotte to try and figure out the mood of the tour start.
There are 2 of us staying at the TownePlace Suites for Railbird, but don't have transportation & are looking for a ride to the festival. We have a VIP parking pass we can offer for the ride if anyone can take us :headphones:
:headphones: <3
I am on the Facebook group & kind of forgot about this forum until this morning, but I have been a member of this forum since 2006!! I am also excited & nervous about tonight.
Storms look like they are holding off at least for now. Enjoy the show!
Anyone streaming tonight?
I enjoyed the stream from that dude's phone way more than I thought I would.
Victory Dance opener
And then??
The four song opener looks like a four song encore on paper.
1. Victory Dance
2. Off the Record
3. Magheetah
4. Circuital
Quote from: unravelled on Aug 29, 2021, 12:44 AMThe four song opener looks like a four song encore on paper.
1. Victory Dance
2. Off the Record
3. Magheetah
4. Circuital
Lucky to be Alive
Feel You
I'm Amazed
Wasted
Wonderful the Way I Feel
Regularly Scheduled Programming
Spring
Steam Engine
Wordless Chorus
Touch Me 2
OBH
John
What a performance!!!
Thanks for the awesome video, loved the Disco Ball closeup :grin: .
I didn't make it to the show, after much consideration.
No lodging, 3 hour drive, heat index, arthritic knees (not Shaky) & attending to see only the boys finally dissuaded me from attending.
I was able to watch a couple of fb streamers and the boys sounded great.
Highlites for me were Wonderful & RSG, Steam, and Touch Me 2 >>> OBH.
Hope to see you in STL.
Quote from: unravelled on Aug 29, 2021, 12:44 AMThe four song opener looks like a four song encore on paper.
1. Victory Dance
2. Off the Record
3. Magheetah
4. Circuital
Yeah anyone who showed up late because of the Billy Strings overlap missed some classics. Jim was chatty tonight, expressing how great it was to be together with an audience.
"Wasted" is an instant live classic- but we knew it would be!
Sounds like a great show and I'm super glad the weather didn't cause any trouble (other than it was blazing hot). I'm still hoping we get an indoor show in Mr. White's backyard but it's looking unlikely for 2021.
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/my-morning-jacket/2021/the-grounds-at-keeneland-lexington-ky-1b8cf50c.html (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/my-morning-jacket/2021/the-grounds-at-keeneland-lexington-ky-1b8cf50c.html)
Railbird should book MMJ for a free concert at Rupp Arena to make up for the shitshow yesterday with no food or water... luckily it was all worthwhile to see the boys again!
No food or water? Are you serious? Wow...
It was a complete disaster. HourS long lines for food and drinks. Even water refill station were an hour long while waiting on asphalt in the sun and 95F. So bad that we ate night two of hotel and rented a car to drive home a day early. MMJ was awesome as always...but I'll never go to Railbird again. Ever.
Shit show doesn't even begin to explain how poorly ran the festival
was yesterday. They're lucky they had the bands they did to help take away some of the negative feedback they're getting. I don't know how this festival recovers and comes back next year. We lucked out because we got there a little later, which meant not dealing with the lines to get in but getting a beer, no chance, food, nope. Better hope you brought a water bottle in and could find somewhat cold water at the re-fill stations.
The boys did what they do best though and that's what it's all about. I'm being very picky but a little annoying we didn't get a full 2 hours. When it's a band this good and you don't get 1 or 2 more songs it always sucks! We shall see how their "changes" for today go!
Anyone needs two passes hit me up!
Quote from: Towski on Aug 29, 2021, 12:32 PMIt was a complete disaster. HourS long lines for food and drinks. Even water refill station were an hour long while waiting on asphalt in the sun and 95F. So bad that we ate night two of hotel and rented a car to drive home a day early. MMJ was awesome as always...but I'll never go to Railbird again. Ever.
I heard they were late taking the stage because Jim was stuck in line trying to get a water.
Sucks y'all had to deal with that!
Just found an article about the Railbird troubles in the local rag...
https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/2021/08/28/railbird-music-festival-sees-long-lines-water-food-and-beer/5639394001/ (https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/2021/08/28/railbird-music-festival-sees-long-lines-water-food-and-beer/5639394001/)
Sounds like they are going to try to do better today, but time will tell, and this year's event was 2x 2019 so sounds like they didn't plan properly for the growth.
Quote from: Mr. White on Aug 29, 2021, 05:44 PMMy Railbird Festival 2021 experience wasn't as frustrating for me as it was for the average person. I went in knowing I wasn't going to buy anything there (except maybe a poster or something after the show was over - I didn't even do that). I had my last toilet break just as we exited the parking area. I had my Camelback Classic with me and made my way to the line for free water. We got through the entrance gate at 3:30, and it took me about 20 minutes to wait in line for water. I then made my way to the left of center side (cheap side with no VIP cut-out section up to the rail) and found a good piece of unclaimed grass and sat down about halfway between the soundboard tent and the front rail. I listened to my first act seated right there. After people left that stage to go over to the other stages, I decided to make my way to the center railing that divided the left and right half and provided for the cable runs and the crew to move up and down (you all know what I'm talking about). I was able to get right behind a couple who had brought a blanket, an umbrella and other stuff and were permanently camped out there (until about a third of the way through MMJ's set and they move out). That meant I had the center rail to lean on for old man health reasons and nobody pushing past me to get right in front of me. I talked to a few of the people in my immediate area and saw and waved down two friends from here on the Forum and spoke with them a few minutes. Besides that, I kept to myself, tried to conserve energy, drank slowly on my Camelback water supply, and waited for my favorite band to take the stage. There was a 25 minute delay in them going on (they started at 9:25 instead of 9:00), so that might have effected the on stage time quite a bit, but I still don't see why they couldn't have just said the hell with it, we're playing longer. These fans deserve it. Anyway, I did enjoy my time at the Railbird Festival, but that's simply because I came prepared, had on the right clothing (even snuck in a large chunk of ice in my neck wrap that lasted about an hour), conserved my energy by never moving from my chosen spot, and waited to rock out till the end (the other acts weren't very rockin'). Also, the 25 minute delay might have been some sort of electrical or soundboard cable run issue. They started pushing road cases down the center path toward the stage and pulled up the right side of cables right around the time MMJ were supposed to take the stage. I mentioned it to one of the crew working security, and he said he had no idea and didn't know what in the world it could be related to. My friend and his wife said the sound wasn't mixed right in their opinion from where they were way back in the field. Earlier in the day, a lady behind me that I had been talking with mentioned that something seemed off with the sound during that particular band's performance. She said something like it had too much reverb. I don't know. I had my earpeace hearing protection in for the entire festival (I've been having some hearing issues lately and didn't want to take any chances at a festival). Hope there is an audience recording of the show though. That's it. I'm back on the mend with a good helping of MMJ's Healing Music!
My man!!!! Focus on the positive!!! I love it
wow, i didn't pull the trigger on a Saturday ticket because a single day was going to cost at least $200 overall. plus the old man in me has developed a powerful aversion to outdoor shows in the summer heat. hell, i won't even play golf anymore if it's over 90.
reading some of these railbird horror stories makes me oh so glad i passed. dying to bask in the glory that is MMJ live, but it can wait a couple more months.
Nice review Mr. White and glad it worked out for you. Sounds like Sunday went better especially with the water situation. I'm right there with you on the hearing situation. The last MMJ NYE shows I thought were super loud so after the first night I picked up a set of good ear plugs and they are a tremendous help.