Does anybody know if the band will be doing any shows this year besides bonaroo. I just got into the band and i have got to see them live.
QuoteDoes anybody know if the band will be doing any shows this year besides bonaroo. I just got into the band and i have got to see them live.
Nothing's been confirmed, yet, but you can bet that as soon as it is, it'll be posted here by word god CC Baxter on the shows page.
And yes. You're right. You have got to see them live. Your life will change - no joke!
Welcome!
Yeah...get ready for the show of a lifetime.
definitely not a stretch to say my live experience with mmj completely changed my life. rock on! :)
yeah, i'm pretty sure there will be other shows this year. not in the near near future but eventually... just keep checking back.
I heard a rumor about a tour starting in May(??) :)
QuoteI heard a rumor about a tour starting in May(??) :)
fanaaaaaaaatic, you're evil. I refuse to get excited again until Riny carves it in stone.
And then I won't be able to sleep until the show. :D
mwuhahahaha :)
Just found out about My Morning Jacket ;DAnd I love'em already :P But I wonder if anyone knows if they're gonna do any show in Sweden soon? Would like to see them ;D
QuoteJust found out about My Morning Jacket ;DAnd I love'em already :P But I wonder if anyone knows if they're gonna do any show in Sweden soon? Would like to see them ;D
I think if MMJ is going to go to rock Sweden, then it's only fair that Europe and the Levelers have to play the states! Cherokee!
i'm feverishly awaiting my balls to be rocked... :)
Oh loooooook at your super picture of Mr. Dylan. Look at his terrific hair!!!
Quotei'm feverishly awaiting my balls to be rocked... :)
that's awesome my friend.
QuoteOh loooooook at your super picture of Mr. Dylan. Look at his terrific hair!!!
looks better the size it originally is but has been scaled down :( ... so back off
I really hope there are 2005 shows other than Bonnaroo! Eegads, I'm exicted!
http://www.knoxnews.com/kns/music/article/0,1406,KNS_349_3663346,00.html
Mixed bag of music marks Sundown series
By WAYNE BLEDSOE, bledsoe@knews.com
March 31, 2005
The popular Sundown in the City concert series will return to downtown Knoxville on April 21 with a show by legendary rock performer Steve Winwood.
The series consists of 12 free shows each Thursday on Market Square. Sundown in the City began in 1997 with what was planned to be a one-time concert, but the event's popularity helped turn it into a seasonal series.
Winwood was actually scheduled to perform in the series in 2004 but had to cancel on the day of the show due to a death in the family of a band member. The event went on with local artists and still drew a crowd.
Sundown in the City concerts regularly bring several thousand people to Market Square. The 2004 appearance by Bela Fleck and the Flecktones attacted approximately 12,000 music fans.
The series has always had a diverse line-up. The 2005 schedule includes Southern rock band Drive-By Truckers, new rock artists Rilo Kiley and My Morning Jacket, New Orleans soul legends the Neville Brothers, singer-songwriter Buddy Miller and a band led by jazz-funk artist Victor Wooten of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones.
Ashley Capps, president of A.C. Entertainment, which promotes the series, said Sundown in the City is a major force in promoting interest in downtown Knoxville and while the event is underwritten by the city of Knoxville, the city's financial contribution to the series is decreasing by design.
"Basically, it's just an insurance project for the event," said Capps.
The city will provide $86,000 in support of the 2005 series, down from $100,000 for the past two years. Capps said that the city would probably recoup half of the $86,000 this year.
"The goal is to wean the event from needing any city support at all," said Capps. "We've set up an escrow account with money raised by the event so that it will eventually be self-sustaining with support from the private sector."
Major underwriters of the series include the Regal Entertainment Group, Eagle Distributing and the Pilot Oil Corp.
Capps said the true flavor of the Sundown in the City could be gauged by the number of people who attended the event on the night that Winwood canceled his 2004 show.
"We really strive to present high quality music, but it's also a community celebration."
Wayne Bledsoe may be reached at 865-342-6444.
Copyright 2005, KnoxNews. All Rights Reserved.
Is it true?
She beat me to it. June 9th, right before bonnaroo, that makes sense. I can't even function right now I'm so excited about this. Laurie do you live in Knoxville?
QuoteShe beat me to it. June 9th, right before bonnaroo, that makes sense. I can't even function right now I'm so excited about this. Laurie do you live in Knoxville?
No, unfortunately not for these events. Charlotte, NC is the place I call home.
Laurie
QuoteIs it true?
My mother in law woke me up at 8:00 with the news so I ran in here to the computer to share the news and Laurie had already posted the article, so it must be true. Can you make it EC? Market Square is a beautiful place and these events really are like a big community party/get together. Everyone I've been to has been beautiful, very chilled, easy going, happy crowd.
OH-Yeah, My mother in law called me on the phone.....Just to clear up any confusion. ;)
QuoteOH-Yeah, My mother in law called me on the phone.....Just to clear up any confusion. ;)
Ah ha ha. That's hilarious. What a cool Mother-In-Law!
Let me check with my travelling partner. Obviously, I would LOVE to come out. (I'm still skeptical, though, until it's posted here... is it?) I mean, we have a car and everything, it's just a question of the trip becoming entirely about me and my wants. (Not that my dear companion wouldn't WANT to see MMJ twice - who wouldn't?)
Anyhow, I'll check... :) Hopefully!!
Riny, Can you verify this show yet?
Don't know that you would consider this "confirmed"..but it's a nice start :-)
http://www.sundowninthecity.com/
Sundown In The City 2005
Line-Up Announced!
APRIL 21
Steve Winwood with the Hector Qirko Band
APRIL 28
Buddy Miller with Lonesome Coyotes
MAY 5
Cinco de Mayo Celebration with special guests
MAY 12
Blue Merle & Will Hoge
MAY 19
Victor Wooten Band with Dishwater Blonde
MAY 26
Drive-By Truckers
JUNE 2
Rilo Kiley with Dixie Dirt
JUNE 9
My Morning Jacket
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JUNE 16
The Neville Brothers
JUNE 23
Stay tuned!
JUNE 30
Stay tuned!
JULY 7
Cross Canadian Ragweed
Stay tuned to Concertwire.com for more information regarding Sundown In The City and other great events in Knoxville and the surrounding regions brought to you by AC Entertainment.
QuoteRiny, Can you verify this show yet?
no, can't confirm yet
but like laurie says, it's a nice start :)
how is the Knoxville date not confirmed? it's on that website... anyway, being here in Knoxville i am thrilled about that and at the same time i don't know what i'm gonna do, cause i was planning to leave for Bonnaroo that morning. i guess i could do like i did last year and leave that night, but that means getting no sleep that night and getting placed in a campsite a really long way from Centeroo...
It's weird. There seems to be times where MMJ is scheduled for events, and they're not confirmed here, and they don't happen.
My personal belief is that the venues just WANT it to happen, and they're hoping to pressure the boys by putting it on the website.
Or something.
(p.s. I just checked the SHOWS section, and it's still not up. And I've learned. John said Riny is word, and I believe it.)
as soon as I get dates confirmed they'll be online right away. could be tomorrow, could be in 2 weeks, I really don't know.
this doesn't mean the knoxville show won't happen,
it's on their official website so it probably will...
maybe they (mmj) have some final arrangements to make,
maybe they wanna announce more dates at the same time,
maybe they have a masterplan,
many reasons possible.
Quoteas soon as I get dates confirmed they'll be online right away. could be tomorrow, could be in 2 weeks, I really don't know.
this doesn't mean the knoxville show won't happen,
it's on their official website so it probably will...
maybe they (mmj) have some final arrangements to make,
maybe they wanna announce more dates at the same time,
maybe they have a masterplan,
many reasons possible.
okay :)
Hmm a masterplan,
I bet they have one indeed.
One day they will be in the rock'n roll hall of fame.
Word!
Oh yes. Word. 8)
Just got back from the bahamas on fri, real busy doing work...now I see a concert listed but little excitement from the crowd? Is this concert in knoxville gonna happen, if do you guys think it will be the kickoff or do they always do that in Loisville. Would definately consider gettin down to knoxville as bonaroo won't be happening.
::)
Definately will have to boogie to Knoxville if all this is really happening....
:)
Quotenow I see a concert listed but little excitement from the crowd?
I think it's more like keeping a lid on the simmer until we know for sure... That's what I'm doing anyhow. Just in case it doesn't happen, and then we're all bummed.
Hey, welcome back!
yeah welcome back indeed, put in about 13 hours today to make up for the days i missed. Wednesday is supposed to be 75 degrees, whooeee!!coronas while I work. ;DWell maybe right after...