My Morning Jacket

Bright Eyes.

Opening act...Jim James

EDIT: And Gillian Welch.

man oh man - I hope they tour around the country!

Quoteman oh man - I hope they tour around the country!

Nope. Bright Eyes just announced a pretty huge tour, and that is the only show Jim is playing. Gillian is playing a few though.

hmm...wonder why Jim would be in Cali in May?

theories/conspiracies:

-probably not touring, unless they play Coachella again....isn't that in May?
(this is PURE SPECULATION)

-maybe they are recording the new record on the West Coast?
(PURE SPECULATION)

-maybe Jim is enrolling in Berkeley and quitting MMJ for 4 years while he pursues his degree in Agricultural Science & Latin

please feel free to rebuke.

damn, well, I hope someone tapes it ... and shares.

Dare I hope that he'll open for John Prine on 4/20 in Portland?

i hope he plays with them through their short west coast tour....mesa, seattle, LA, berk....that would be amazing.  the two best song writers of our generation, on tour.  together.  

Not unless he has an evil twin: LA & Seattle are this week.

:-[Oh, but now I see an even bigger tour list.. two days between Berkeley and Portland shows...what are the chances!

Here 'tis:

Bright Eyes - 2007 Tour Dates
03-07 Los Angeles, CA - El Rey *
03-08 Los Angeles, CA - El Rey *
03-09 San Francisco, CA - Great American Music Hall *
03-10 San Francisco, CA - Great American Music Hall *
03-11 Seattle, WA - Showbox
03-16 London, England - Koko
03-18 Oxford, England - Brookes University Student Union
03-22 Oslo, Norway - Cosmopolite
03-24 Stockholm, Sweden - Debaser
03-26 Berlin, Germany - Columbia Club
03-27 Cologne, Germany - Gloria
03-30 Paris, France - Cafe de la Danse
03-31 Amsterdam, the Netherlands - Melkweg
04-22 Milwaukee, WI - Pabst Theatre
04-23 Chicago, IL - Riviera Theatre
04-24 Chicago, IL - Riviera Theatre
04-25 Minneapolis, MN - State Theatre
04-26 Omaha, NE - Holland Performing Arts Center
04-28 Denver, CO - Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre
04-29 Salt Lake City, UT - Kingsbury Hall
05-01 Seattle, WA - Paramount Theatre
05-02 Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom
05-04 Berkeley, CA - Greek Theatre
05-05 Santa Barbara, CA - Arlington Theatre
05-06 Los Angeles, CA - Walt Disney Concert Hall
05-08 San Diego, CA - SOMA
05-09 Tempe, AZ - Mesa Amphitheatre
05-11 Dallas, TX - Palladium Ballroom
05-12 Tulsa, OK - Cain's Ballroom
05-13 Austin, TX - Bass Concert Hall
05-14 New Orleans, LA - Republic
05-16 Tampa, FL - Tampa Theatre
05-17 Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Live
05-18 Atlanta, GA - Fox Theatre
05-19 Nashville, TN - Ryman Audiotorium
05-20 Columbus, OH - Wexner Center for the Arts
05-21 Detroit, MI - Royal Oak Music Theatre
05-22 Toronto, Ontario - Massey Hall
05-24 Boston, MA - Wang Center for the Performing Arts
05-25 New York, NY - Town Hall
05-26 New York, NY - Town Hall
05-28 New York, NY - Town Hall
05-29 New York, NY - Town Hall
05-30 New York, NY - Town Hall
05-31 New York, NY - Town Hall
06-01 New York, NY - Town Hall

Tampa Theatre.....What a beautiful venue....see ya there :D

I just got tickets anyone else going to make it to this show?

I got tix to the May 30th town hall show. No Jim, but it will still be cool.

Got my ticket in the mail yesterday; airfare is paid for.  I'm practically there already!  

I love the Bay Area! :D

1 week away now. I'm getting excited. I haven't been to Berkeley in awhile so I am looking forward to spending the day there. It's a fun place to hang out, lots of shops and cool stuff to see.

Next Friday....Hot Damn....I hope he plays some new songs for you...also, remember to take some pictures of his new[size=16] hair cut!!!  [/size]or we WILL kill you!!!  that is how we opperate.  :-*  We need pictures of the new hair-do or we will start stalking......that's a promise Jims!!!!

I'll be in getting into Berkeley around 3:00p on Friday, if anybody wants to grab a beer or something together, let me know.  Also, if anyone is driving back into the City afterwards I could use a ride (heading to the mission).  I will pitch in for gas. 8-)

yes I am so there on  Friday.  Leaving after work to drive there and  just got my room in Berkley!
Saw Jim at the Palace of Fine Arts last October with Carl.
I feel that life is wonderful when Jim James is in it.
Now if only Patrick would come over to my house and say hey.
A girl can dream can't she?

See you there.............Lisa
Luv Dawg

Make sure to get a setlist! 8-)

This is a local club that has posters for the concert here.

http://sonicliving.com/event/279881/upload_poster

Bright Eyes, Jim James, Gillian Welch
Greek Theater | Friday, May 4th, 2007 | 7:00 PM

Although I didn't go, my mother and sister did...both who never have listened to either jim, gillian, or bright eyes.  They just called me during the encore cheer and I could hear them call for Jim James to join bright eyes for the encore.  They were both loving life and said all the shows were amazing and thanked me so much for making them go.    

I hope Jim is scoping out the Greek so MMJ can play there sometime soon.  it is an amazing venue, and all you people who were there are lucky human beings.  Jealous I am - 3 of the best singer song writers on the face of the earth all together performing on one stage in the hills of berkeley - my home.  

Set list?

Here's the set list from last night.  I was a good  show,  Jim's voice sounded fantastic.  Was my first time seeing him solo, and wasn't quite sure about the venue, but It was good and I dug it.  Lisaskye, nice to meet you!  

1. Anytime
2. It Beats For you
3. Dancefloors
4. Hopefully
5. Nashville to Kentucky
6. I Will Be There When You Die
7. Sept. Blues
8. Gideon - featuring "Snowy Bramble" (pics to follow tomorrow when I get home; and Jim was doing a robot/soldier impersonation that I think I got a pic of.)
9. Some song I don't know, about being a good neighbor I will call "Peace _____" (can't make out my scribble)
10. Bermuda Highway
11.  That's Heaven to Me

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6. I Will Be There When You Die

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I think it was Mark Twain who said, "If I'd had more time, I would've written a shorter letter." True. This is probably gonna be long 'cause I'm just gonna throw everything I remember at y'all. We haven't had a show in a while, I think some color commentary is called for.

Berkeley is a lovely campus and the Greek is a lovely venue. Truly not a bad seat in the place and deceptively small for 8000 people – I'd guess there were 6K or so there last night. Sounded amazing but we were freaking freezing. I had a scarf, polar fleece, the whole deal, and we just shivered and shivered.

So I thought I was up on my indie rock or whatever you're supposed to call it, but if you would've asked me on Thurs. who was more popular – Bright Eyes or MMJ, I would've said MMJ hands down. Um. This Conor guy has quite the legion of young female fans. I... had no idea. There were lots of "Conor! I love you!"s and I want to have your baby!"s. Anyways - Jim came out when the sun wasn't quite all the way down, which kinda sucked because the crowd wasn't really in show-mode. I don't know if Jim's missing his hair to hide behind or not, but he wore his sunglasses the whole time and it was pretty dark:) He played some old faves and his voice sounded amazing in that venue – it just flooded the place, washed over you. Gorgeous as always.

A couple songs in, he brought out "Snowy Bramble – all the way from Nashville, TN. Snowy Bramble, everyone." To my delight, "Snowy" was in fact Carl. I gotta say, funnily enough, there were a lot of mis-notes and mis-cues between them, but it still sounded great, and honestly, it's nice to see that even after two years of touring those songs, it's not just a mindless rolling out of the set for them. However, it was around the time Carl came out that these two jackasses in the back of the pit started having handstand contests and breakdancing contests, and at one point a head-patting/stomach rubbing display – you would not believe how rude. I kept hearing these random bursts of applause in the middle of the songs and I looked back and this guy and girl were putting on a show for the section directly behind them, who would then applaud – every 15 seconds or so throughout Bermuda Hwy. I was... dumbfounded. We were up in the seats and I wanted to walk down there and calmly, kindly, point out how disrespectful they were being and explain to them who it was who was singing for them at that moment, 'cause I don't think they got it. I'm 26 but I kept picturing how upset my mother would be if I ever did anything like that while someone – anyone – was up on a stage performing. Anyways, I think Jim saw it 'cause thru much of Gideon he sang with his right hand over his heart, left hand behind his back, and then he'd stand on one foot – showing off his balance, and then he'd step back and switch feet, balance. Good on him:) Got the message across without really addressing it. The rudeness pretty much stopped after that and Carl left for the last couple songs.

I don't want to say for sure – but did we hear a new song? I came home and tried to google the lyrics I remembered and I couldn't find them anywhere. All I remember is "Glory. Glory. Glory. Let me follow you?/I will follow you?" It was really gorgeous – and a perfect song for just Jim 'cause it was all about his voice and just a bit of guitar, but it was right before the Sam Cooke cover, so I wouldn't be surprised if it was a cover. Either way – stunning. And that was it. The set was over in a hurry and then Gillian came out when it was all the way dark and there were lights and everything and it felt like a different show. Gillian was fantastic as well and for whatever reason, the Bright Eyes crowd was much more familiar with her songs.

At this point, we were so cold, we thought we'd stay for a song or two of Bright Eyes and hit the road – I've never seen 'em live before, but I've never been able to really sink into any of their/his records. Color me pleasantly surprised. We were so impressed with the first couple songs, we couldn't leave. I think I'd heard too many third-hand accounts about Conor that made me think I wouldn't like him. You shouldn't pre-judge people – I can't believe I still need reminding of that, but he was lovely and talented – all 15 or so of the people on stage were. String section, flutes, two drummers – it was a trip. Gillian joined 'em for a couple songs.

Now, for all the boys reading this, this is gonna get a little girly. I can't help it. Avert your eyes if you must. Conor warned everyone that there was a strict cut-off and they were running out of time and they were just gonna run thru as many songs as they could there at the end. He called Jim out, and Jim walked out and picked up the guitar waiting there for him, only to find that the strap was crazily too tight – couldn't even get his head thru, so while the other 10 or so musicians got set, he tried a few things and then just unhooked it and was ready to go – I'll just play like this, no problem, what are we playin. Conor noticed this and kinda smiled at him like "hey, we've got time" and he walked back and grabbed the un-hooked strap and adjusted it fixed it up right. I say this is a girly detail because I dated a football player in highschool and – no kidding – the reason I got a crush on him was because he was always the guy who'd shove his teammate's shoulder pads back under their jerseys after a tough play, knock 'em on the helmet, let's go. It's nice, it's genuine – that's a good friend – type of gesture.

Jim took the center mic and was the only one singing for the first song out – though I have no idea what the song was, but Gillian was out there too with David Rawlings and Carl – there was a lot going on. Jim had his hood up over his head with a pink flower behind one ear. After that song, Jim was still having some guitar issues and Conor quick took off his guitar and they switched. And then Conor played a song and saw what he was talking about with the guitar cause Jim smiled and quick took of his guitar and they switched back and went right into the next song. And they rocked out pretty hard and Conor kinda went up and leaned against him at one point and I'll end the girliness here, but I'm describing this because so many musicians are so far up their own asses it's hard to watch, but these two clearly have genuine affection and respect for one another. It's nice. And then it was over and we stood and could barely feel our feet and we couldn't wait to get to the car to thaw out.

It was a fun night:) Looking back at this, I didn't describe much about the music. Hard to get across with words. I feel like with MMJ, it's  almost always trnascendent but it feels like a foggy, lovely dream, and then you're out in the parking lot and I can never find the words. So you're stuck with the stupid, unimportant details. Sorry:) Catch any of these artists whenever you can.

QuoteLisaskye, nice to meet you!

Back at ya,  I loved your Timbuk2 bag.  thanks for getting the set list.  I luv you all.

Luv dawg

aka

Lisa Skye

QuoteI think it was Mark Twain who said, "If I'd had more time, I would've written a shorter letter." True. This is probably gonna be long 'cause I'm just gonna throw everything I remember at y'all. We haven't had a show in a while, I think some color commentary is called for.

Berkeley is a lovely campus and the Greek is a lovely venue. Truly not a bad seat in the place and deceptively small for 8000 people – I'd guess there were 6K or so there last night. Sounded amazing but we were freaking freezing. I had a scarf, polar fleece, the whole deal, and we just shivered and shivered.

So I thought I was up on my indie rock or whatever you're supposed to call it, but if you would've asked me on Thurs. who was more popular – Bright Eyes or MMJ, I would've said MMJ hands down. Um. This Conor guy has quite the legion of young female fans. I... had no idea. There were lots of "Conor! I love you!"s and I want to have your baby!"s. Anyways - Jim came out when the sun wasn't quite all the way down, which kinda sucked because the crowd wasn't really in show-mode. I don't know if Jim's missing his hair to hide behind or not, but he wore his sunglasses the whole time and it was pretty dark:) He played some old faves and his voice sounded amazing in that venue – it just flooded the place, washed over you. Gorgeous as always.

A couple songs in, he brought out "Snowy Bramble – all the way from Nashville, TN. Snowy Bramble, everyone." To my delight, "Snowy" was in fact Carl. I gotta say, funnily enough, there were a lot of mis-notes and mis-cues between them, but it still sounded great, and honestly, it's nice to see that even after two years of touring those songs, it's not just a mindless rolling out of the set for them. However, it was around the time Carl came out that these two jackasses in the back of the pit started having handstand contests and breakdancing contests, and at one point a head-patting/stomach rubbing display – you would not believe how rude. I kept hearing these random bursts of applause in the middle of the songs and I looked back and this guy and girl were putting on a show for the section directly behind them, who would then applaud – every 15 seconds or so throughout Bermuda Hwy. I was... dumbfounded. We were up in the seats and I wanted to walk down there and calmly, kindly, point out how disrespectful they were being and explain to them who it was who was singing for them at that moment, 'cause I don't think they got it. I'm 26 and I kept picturing how upset my mother would be if I ever did anything like that while someone – anyone – was up on a stage performing. Anyways, I think Jim saw it 'cause thru much of Gideon he sang with his right hand over his heart, left hand behind his back, and then he'd stand on one foot – showing off his balance, and then he'd step back and switch feet, balance. Good on him:) Got the message across without really addressing it. The rudeness pretty much stopped after that and Carl left for the last couple songs.

I don't want to say for sure – but did we hear a new song? I came home and tried to google the lyrics I remembered and I couldn't find them anywhere. All I remember is "Glory. Glory. Glory. Let me follow you?/I will follow you?" It was really gorgeous – and a perfect song for just Jim 'cause it was all about his voice and just a bit of guitar, but it was right before the Sam Cooke cover, so I wouldn't be surprised if it was a cover. Either way – stunning. And that was it. The set was over in a hurry and then Gillian came out when it was all the way dark and there were lights and everything and it felt like a different show. Gillian was fantastic as well and for whatever reason, the Bright Eyes crowd was much more familiar with her songs.

At this point, we were so cold, we thought we'd stay for a song or two of Bright Eyes and hit the road – I've never seen 'em live before, but I've never been able to really sink into any of their/his records. Color me pleasantly surprised. We were so impressed with the first couple songs, we couldn't leave. I think I'd heard too many third-hand accounts about Conor that made me think I wouldn't like him. You shouldn't pre-judge people – I can't believe I still need reminding of that, but he was lovely and talented – all 15 or so of the people on stage were. String section, flutes, two drummers – it was a trip. Gillian joined 'em for a couple songs.

Now, for all the boys reading this, this is gonna get a little girly. I can't help it. Avert your eyes if you must. Conor warned everyone that there was a strict cut-off and they were running out of time and they were just gonna run thru as many songs as they could there at the end. He called Jim out, and Jim walked out and picked up the guitar waiting there for him, only to find that the strap was crazily too tight – couldn't even get his head thru, so while the other 10 or so musicians got set, he tried a few things and then just unhooked it and was ready to go – I'll just play like this, no problem, what are we playin. Conor noticed this and kinda smiled at him like "hey, we've got time" and he walked back and grabbed the un-hooked strap and adjusted it fixed it up right. I say this is a girly detail because I dated a football player in highschool and – no kidding – the reason I got a crush on him was because he was always the guy who'd shove his teammate's shoulder pads back under their jerseys after a tough play, knock 'em on the helmet, let's go. It's nice, it's genuine – that's a good friend – type of gesture.

Jim took the center mic and was the only one singing for the first song out – though I have no idea what the song was, but Gillian was out there too with David Rawlings and Carl – there was a lot going on. Jim had his hood up over his head with a pink flower behind one ear. After that song, Jim was still having some guitar issues and Conor quick took off his guitar and they switched. And then Conor played a song and saw what he was talking about with the guitar cause Jim smiled and quick took of his guitar and they switched back and went right into the next song. And they rocked out pretty hard and Conor kinda went up and leaned against him at one point and I'll end the girliness here, but I'm describing this because so many musicians are so far up their own asses it's hard to watch, but these two clearly have genuine affection and respect for one another. It's nice. And then it was over and we stood and could barely feel our feet and we couldn't wait to get to the car to thaw out.

It was a fun night:) Looking back at this, I didn't describe much about the music. Hard to get across with words. I feel like with MMJ, it's  almost always trnascendent but it feels like a foggy, lovely dream, and then you're out in the parking lot and I can never find the words. So you're stuck with the stupid, unimportant details. Sorry:) Catch any of these artists whenever you can.

That was great, thanks! 8-)

Thanks for the detailed report! I felt like i was there with you. We need more reports like that.

Thanks!

The night was exciting for me as it was my first time to the Berkeley Greek Theater. The venue is outdoors and a bit like a mini Redrocks in Denver.  
I was at the parking lot on top of the theater and heard Jim's melodic voice rise up in the air and up into the redwood trees of Northern California, I was floating off the ground.
We walked in and the stage is on our right with Jim there singing, we got there just after he began.   He was out there in a blue hoody and sporting the new hair cut.  I love it.  I love being able to see Jim's face. We moved on the floor next to the stage with everyone.   We were about 7th row back standing to the right of the stage.  We met Vespa chick while she was writing down the set list for the forum.  Thanks so much. I was so silly and did not bring my camera or camera phone.  I asked a young  guy to upload photos  to the forum, he said he was hearing Jim for the first time, nice.

Hopefully was so beautiful and I was dancing on the dance floors.
Nashville to Kentucky loved this one so much
I Will Be There When You Die what can you say?  
Gideon – I was the one singing loud in the 76th
Some song I don't know, about being a good neighbor I will call "Peace -  We think this is a NEW song.  Oh please Oh please let it be new.  
Bermuda Highway- " Don't let your silly dreams, fall in between the crack of the bed and the wall."  
Are there any better lyrics than these?  

This is where I brought out my lighter and torched it up.  I was the one that screamed "We love you Jim"   He smiled   ;)  and all the girls around me loved it and everyone was happy.  Everyone was smiling. The fans were there for you and Carl.  Yes , Carl looked great in his Brown Blazer sans the slide guitar.  
No omnichord like back in October last year at the Palace of fine arts.  All acoustic all of the time.  
Jim looks great and the sun glasses were keeping  the sun out.  The sunset on the stage was beautiful in the yellow and oranges of the California sun.   The Greek theater is an outdoor amphitheater that has tall Greek pillars rising up.  Jim commented on how happy he was to get the invitation from Bright eyes to play there.   It was just so pleasant.  The distractions that others described during the performance were not a bother to those of us that are in a trance while he is playing.  It is hard for me to take my eyes off of him.
He had a great professional performance that I was so glad to be a part of.  I am so happy  Jim and Carl came back to the bay area.  I agree, the Greek theater is an amazing venue for  MMJ.  http://facilities.calperfs.berkeley.edu/greek/

Well I have spent the day daydreaming about the concert.   It is amazing to hear that music live.  
Pinch me.  
Luv you guys ,    
Love Dawg

http://www.backdrifter.com/2007/05/05/bright-eyes-at-the-greek-theatre/

The more my head clears and I think back, I don't think Jim did "Nashville to Kentucky"; my list is full of things I can't even read.  I wrote down "Kentucky" just before "I Will Be There", and I think that made me misread the list.  Some folks said there were only 10 songs which makes sense if you eliminate "Nashville."  That's what you get when you send a scattered-short-term-memory to do the job!

1. Anytime
2. It Beats For you
3. Dancefloors
4. Hopefully
5. Nashville to Kentucky
6. I Will Be There When You Die
7. Sept. Blues
8. Gideon - featuring "Snowy Bramble" (pics to follow tomorrow when I get home; and Jim was doing a robot/soldier impersonation that I think I got a pic of.)
9. Some song I don't know, about being a good neighbor I will call "Peace _____" (can't make out my scribble)
10. Bermuda Highway
11.  That's Heaven to Me

Here are some pictures I took which mostly serve to remind me that I need a new camera:
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o291/okonokos/JJ9.jpg)This is Jim doing his mindless soldier/robot dance thing to Gideon.
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o291/okonokos/JJ8.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o291/okonokos/JJ4.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o291/okonokos/JJ5.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o291/okonokos/JJ3.jpg)

http://blogs.eastbayexpress.com/earbud/2007/05/dayafter_show_review_bright_ey.php

Jim James of My Morning Jacket delivered a soulful, sparse set early in the evening. When stripped of the celestial country sheen of My Morning Jacket, James' voice is his greatest asset. It soared through the warm open air, entering open windows and screen doors a mile away. Playing solo on the huge Greek Theatre stage, he looked tiny and sounded huge. An unforgettable highlight at the end of his set came from Z cut "Gideon," with its gorgeous plea to "liiiiiissssstennnnnn."

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This is where I brought out my lighter and torched it up.  I was the one that screamed "We love you Jim"   He smiled   ;)

Ahh, a memorable moment. Loved it! Had us girls right behind you also had lighters we'd have joined in with your torching. Thanks Lisa. Great show...great venue.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=9XkeygVKCH0

what is this song??? new? someone help inform us.  Cool footage on youtube btw.  

Quotehttp://youtube.com/watch?v=9XkeygVKCH0

what is this song??? new? someone help inform us.  Cool footage on youtube btw.  

that's a John Prine song. All The Best.

thanks to LaurieBlue yesterday here is more about the performance

Jim James, the lead singer and guitarist for My Morning Jacket, was next up on stage. Last night was the only show for which he is scheduled to appear with Bright Eyes on tour. He performed solo, and his signature reverberating vocals remained while he sang and strummed an acoustic guitar.

http://www.backdrifter.com/2007/05/05/bright-eyes-at-the-greek-theatre/

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Here are some pictures I took which mostly serve to remind me that I need a new camera:
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o291/okonokos/JJ9.jpg)This is Jim doing his mindless soldier/robot dance thing to Gideon.
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o291/okonokos/JJ8.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o291/okonokos/JJ4.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o291/okonokos/JJ5.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o291/okonokos/JJ3.jpg)

You have to admit Jim's face looks alot like Willard Grant Conspiracy's Robert Fisher.

(http://www.fabchannel.com/html/pics/event/975_willard_grant_conspiracy.jpg)

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Here are some pictures I took which mostly serve to remind me that I need a new camera:
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o291/okonokos/JJ9.jpg)This is Jim doing his mindless soldier/robot dance thing to Gideon.
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o291/okonokos/JJ8.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o291/okonokos/JJ4.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o291/okonokos/JJ5.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o291/okonokos/JJ3.jpg)

You have to admit Jim's face looks alot like Willard Grant Conspiracy's Robert Fisher.

(http://www.fabchannel.com/html/pics/event/975_willard_grant_conspiracy.jpg)

Apparently Dragonboy made the same remark in the "So Jim's hair" thread!

Great minds think alike I guess...

QuoteGreat minds think alike I guess...

...that & we're both fans of great music! But mostly that great minds think alike  ;)

Hey thanks for posting your pics. They are great. I took some too, but I was not close enough so they all came out pretty blurry. I was very pleased to see Carl there too. He walked past me in the crowd a couple times and went and sat in the audience for awhile when Oakley Hall performed. He dresses very nicely, I like his style a lot. I like Jim's new hair too. I like it anyway he wears it, but change is good. I think I'm going to take a cue from him and chop mine too. Get ready for the summer heat.

I have to say I noticed a big difference in the way the crowd reacted to Jim's performance this time around compared to the last time I saw him open for Bright Eyes. The last time around people talked through his whole performance, or at least the people around me did. A couple of girls were driving me crazy complaining that they didn't like his voice very much while he was singing the most beautiful version of the bear I have ever heard. This time around it seemed like a lot more people were really into him. Minus the guy doing the hand stands. Jim got a lot of applause after each song, so that was really nice to see. His voice was beautiful of course. I only wish it could have been a longer show, but I'll take whatever I can get.

my brother and I ate at Blondie's Pizza on Telegraph Ave before the show and this is what was on the wall where we were sitting...the only picture I took that didn't come out blurry ;)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v460/Elizanne33/jim.jpg)