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Hands up whose excited?  Not long to go now.  Including Big Day Out's, supporting Neil, and solo shows I'll be seeing the boys 8 times in 10 days.  Gotta be happy with that!!!  :D

Anyone else traveling around?

I'll be seeing the Sydney show at the Metro, BDO and Neil Young at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. I am sooooooo super excited.

Jealous though. Eight times?!?!?! :o
Lucky....

That's AMAZING, ralph - have fun!!!   :D

If the Aussie tour is getting closer that means that the Japan tour is too!!!  :D

8 times in 10 days?! That's got to be a record?!!  :o  [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

QuoteIncluding Big Day Out's, supporting Neil, and solo shows I'll be seeing the boys 8 times in 10 days.  Gotta be happy with that!!!  :D

I think I'm going to fly to Australia and steal your tickets. What's your address and what are your work hours? Also, if you have an alarm or a vicious dog, please let me know.

Ha Ha xmascriminal!!  These tickets are under heavy security.  No dogs, but a fairly unfriendly and grumpy cat called Thurston.  You'll need to go through him first.

Should be a great two weeks though.  All up over 11 days along with the MMJ gigs,there's Neil Young 6 times and throw in a Ryan Adams show on the day I get back home and its pretty much my idea of what heaven would be like.  Neil is the motivation behind all the travelling as he's pretty much god in my book.  But MMJ as support is as perfect a match as I could think of.  42 sleeps...

Flying in from San Francisco for these shows.

Hitting the Metro and Sydney shows. Seen Neil Young a bunch, pretty much paying $100 to see MMJ play 1 hour at that show, oh well, worth it.

Hyped to hear Mahgeeta close the house from down under.

QuoteFlying in from San Francisco for these shows.

Hitting the Metro and Sydney shows. Seen Neil Young a bunch, pretty much paying $100 to see MMJ play 1 hour at that show, oh well, worth it.

Hyped to hear Mahgeeta close the house from down under.

I will see you there! :)

I'm getting so hyped for these shows.  Working through the xmas period so I'm able to take the two weeks off work so I dont have to worry about that crap during the two weeks off these shows.  

Planes booked, hotels booked, just got to make it through the next 39 days!!!

For those flying in to Sydney, and those already there, anyone interested in meeting up for a drink before the Metro show?  Can any locals recommend a good spot close to the venue?

Cool..., looks like I'm gonna have a conversation with myself in this thread!!  Not to worry...

Hey Ralph, what songs are you looking forward to seeing on the Aussie tour?

Thanks for asking Ralph.  I'm really hoping to see Steam Engine at least once.  I'd also love to see the guys pull out Masterplan and Easy Morning Rebel.

Anyone hoping for anything in particular?

30 days!!  :D

I would love to see Strangulation! and Dancefloors.
As for covers, Makes No Difference and Get Down On It would be nice.
Here's hoping the band might see this.

I looked up the Metro site and the show isn't sold out. How many people do you think will turn up to these side shows?

I've never been to the Metro in Sydney before so I dont know how many it holds.  Is it a good venue to see gigs at?  The Billboard in Melbs holds about 900.  Its not sold out either which surprises me.  Tickets were only $50 which is very cheap these days.  

The way the shows are spaced with the MMJ headlining shows before the Neil shows in both cities there's no chance for those who are impressed when they support Neil to come along which is a shame.  I think they'll go down really well with the Neil crowd.

Did you see them last time they were out weeniebeenie?

I've never been to the Metro but my sister says it's pretty small. Holds a couple of hundred people according to her memory.

I didn't see them last time they were here but I heard about it from a lady who works at Love Police who brought them out last time.
She said the show was awesome but hardly anyone showed up so she was given tickets by the company and got in for free.

I do hope Neil brings them out for atleast one song during his shows.
Cowgirl In The Sand would be awesome but I think I'm dreaming on that one!

QuoteI've never been to the Metro in Sydney before so I dont know how many it holds.  Is it a good venue to see gigs at?  The Billboard in Melbs holds about 900.  Its not sold out either which surprises me.  Tickets were only $50 which is very cheap these days.  

The way the shows are spaced with the MMJ headlining shows before the Neil shows in both cities there's no chance for those who are impressed when they support Neil to come along which is a shame.  I think they'll go down really well with the Neil crowd.

Did you see them last time they were out weeniebeenie?

8 times in 10 days! ralphie you are a champ. congrats. between MMJ, NY and RA--i am jealous.  

OK, so now that we've got the warm up shows (!) out of the way, its time for the main event - Bring It On!!!

You better give full reports for these shows for those of us on the other side of the world.  :)

Not that I'm able to go or anything  :'(, but I just noticed that for the shows at the Metro Theatre and Billboard, only people residing in Australia may purchase tickets.  Anyone know what that's about?

QuoteYou better give full reports for these shows for those of us on the other side of the world.  :)

Of course.
I'm super excited now after reading all the NYE posts.

QuoteNot that I'm able to go or anything  :'(, but I just noticed that for the shows at the Metro Theatre and Billboard, only people residing in Australia may purchase tickets.  Anyone know what that's about?

No idea. Maybe you could email the venue.

For some reason, I can't stop laughing due to GoBears picture of a bear.  The face on that bear is just way too funny.  ;D

ah... something to amuse while I'm on hold with MetLife (who owes my company some money)   :D


I would love to see a show in Australia some day.

WOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

guess who's getting a tad EXCITED!?!?!?!!

:D

the metro holds 2000 and is a great venue.

is anyone taping this? im considering trying to video tape it.

also does anyone have a spare neil young sydney ticket? desperately trying to find a reasonably priced one that's not restricted view

Really looking forward to the diversity of the three different show settings for this tour - Opening for Neil, the 1 hour late afternoon spots at the BDO and of course the 'Evening With' shows.  Be interesting to see how the set-lists are mixed up for each type of gig.

Not long now!

Back to the front page, where this belongs!

I'm pumped! I'm going to the sideshow @ Billboard and seeing them with Neil Young the following night.

I downloading the NYE MSG gig earlier and am almost finished listening to it in one sitting..... holy **** is all I can say!

Yeah i am attending Billboards too. Only show i am seeing them. it will be their best, naturally. I have been following their setlists lately, and holy fuck we will be in for a treat. Have you guys seen the Big Day Out timetable? they have been given a one hour set! WTF?
By the way, Beebif, where did you download the NYE show from? Good quality?

Thanks

Hey guys, check this out. A really cool interview with Jim James and The Ages' eg section that i found in todays paper. It talks about long setlists, i.e Bonnaroo. Hopefully that can trigger MMJ to play long sideshow sets :P

http://www.theage.com.au/news/entertainment/music/lets-roll-its-rocknsoul/2009/01/08/1231004174115.html.


ENJOY!  8-)

1 hr sets at the BDO are the norm unfortunately.  As the headliner, Neils got 90 minutes though.  Also happy that they're not on either main stage.  Makes it alot easier to get nice and close.   And its a bit of a bonus having TV On The Radio on right before them.  Means I wont need to move...

The side shows are billed as 'an evening with' and no supports have been announced (that I've noticed) so I'm hoping that means a 2 1/2 - 3 hr set, which leaves lots of time for a nice long Steam Engine. We can only hope.  :D

Well for the Melbourne side show (and i'm sure it will be the same for syd) it says on the website they are doing 2 sets. Billboards states they are doing a set from 9:00 - 10:00 then a second set from 10:30 to close. I think close is after 12...
Here is the link: http://billboard.webtickets.com.au/product_info.php?products_id=1573.

So it is all looking good. I have never seen them live before coz i'm a newbie. I am very excited! :D

Howdy,
In respect to the comment about only Aussies able to get tickets, I managed to get them through webtickets no problem and I'm in New Zealand.
Can't wait to see them at the Billboard - can't believe their playing such a small venue and that it's not sold out. Oh well, more room for the rest of us.
Neil Young is  my fav alltime artist and MMJ my fav band since I happened upon It Still Moves a few years back, so super excited about these shows. I decided against the Auckland Big Day Out because one hour and 90min slots just wouldn't be enough.
Anyone know what the Myers outdoor theatre is like for shows? I didn't manage to get the seated tickets so a little anxious about what it's going to be like up on the hill...

matt d

Hey Matt D - in regards to the Myer Music Bowl, its a great venue to see gigs at.  The seating area at the front is not that big, maybe 25 rows or so. If you get to the venue early enough and get a spot near the front of the grass area you'll have a great veiw.  Even if your back a bit, its on a pretty good slope so your veiw shouldnt be impeeded by people in front of you.

Seen a few bands at the Music bowl over the years REM in 94, Pearl Jam in '95 when 40,000 people decided to knock down the temporary fences and join in the fun.  There wasnt much security could do except let them. That was an interesting and squashy night!  Dont think Neil fans will be quite as aggresive...  And of course saw Neil there in 2003.

Are you going to any aother Neil shows while you're over or just Melbourne?

Re: Myer Music Bowl.

Just as Ralph was saying, if you get in early enough and get a spot at the front of the grass area, you will have a great view. I've been to gigs in the seating and standing areas. Personally i would choose seating, but standing is not far off. Although it is a slope, i have made the mistake of being right up the back and had a restricted view.

i will go as far as saying Myer Music Bowl is the second best venue in Melbourne, just behing The Forum (MMJ there would be a dream). The sound is great, the only problem with the venue is alot of bands can't pull off a gig there, just because of the acoustics.

I hope this info was helpful...

And also Billboards is the size of my bathroom (in a non-literal sense). I can't wait. I saw Battles there last year and it felt as if i was part of the set. I will be getting in early and scoring a front row spot...

Cheers for the info, pleased to hear Myers sounds like a cracker - I've walked about it before, but not at a show. Billboard sounds very cosy, will be sure to get there early (esp. since no opening act).

Won't be checking out any other Neil concerts I'm afraid, BDO or trip to Sydney didn't fit the budget (particularly since we also have Leonard Cohen, Ryan Adams coming up and are still paying off a USA honeymoon).

My wife and I are looking forward to our week in Melbourne - it's a lovely city.

Hi there,i got my tix last week.Looking forward to a great gig,only relatively new fan of a couple of years now i guess. Fabulous band can't wait.

cheers
steve

Yeah welcome steve, i am a relatively new fan also!!!


It will be an excellent show(s).


I am now seeing The Melvins on the afternoon of the 27th, and then walking 2 blocks to see MMJ. It will be a pretty big day!

cheers Nick,forgot to mention my tix are for the metro gig.Went to Metro last Saturday to see Gomez,another great band.

cheers
steve

Wait, Melvins are at Ding Dong Lounge. That is what you are referring to yeah?

The best part is that ding dong is a 30 xsecond walk from Billys

Excited isn't a close enough word for how i'm feeling!

Flying from Perth to Melbourne for the Billboard show, then flying  home for the Perth BDO!

CANT COME QUICK ENOUGH! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Next Thursday...... :D :o 8-) :)

Shit yeah maddon. It will amazing. U checked out the Billboard website?
It says they are doing 2 sets. one from 9-10, the next from 10:30 - close. I know there is no curfew on the venue so hopefully close is 5am  :D

But in alll seriousness i think they will play until 12....hopefully...

I hear the Perth BDO has had some location issues?

I wish I could just shoot down there for a few weeks.  Seeing MMJ in Australia would be bliss!  

I love Australia (and Australians!).  I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to live in Australia for a year.....I literally lived at the base of Hanging Rock (yes, I did have a few Picnic's at Hanging Rock)

Yes Australia is an amazing place. Melbourne in particular... ;)

I just finished watching some live vids of MMJ on youtube. OMG!!!
I request only one song, Lay Low. It goes off tap....

13 days til melbs.

QuoteYes Australia is an amazing place. Melbourne in particular... ;)

melbourne sucks
hell sydney sucks and i live here

nth nsw and qld are the good parts of the east coast IMO

Well you would rather live in sydney or melbourne than canberra, darwin, or at worst adelaide.

go Magpies!

There's always one in every crowd...  (sadly, I'm one too)

Anyways, back to MMJ!!  Less than a week to go.

yay, relatively new fan here too! I'm going to the Metro show, really looking forward to it!

QuoteShit yeah maddon. It will amazing. U checked out the Billboard website?
It says they are doing 2 sets. one from 9-10, the next from 10:30 - close. I know there is no curfew on the venue so hopefully close is 5am  :D

But in alll seriousness i think they will play until 12....hopefully...

I hear the Perth BDO has had some location issues?

Hey Bud,

MAte no curfew!!!!!   HELL YEAH!!!  

Yeah Perth BDO has some location issues.  Turns out the BDO organisers didn't put in for a permit, and there's only one major concert allowed to be held at Claremont per year.  Anyway, the V festival got in first and BDO missed out.

All sorted now though, BDO got the green light.  So I can wipe the sweat from my brow!  

Bring on the 40 degree heat, the sun burn, tokens for warm beer and a very cool Bermuda Hwy!!!!!  I'm camping at the green stage!!!! :o

walterfredo, i hope you mean port adelaide magpies, not collingwood. I am a geelong supporter...anyway there is another thread for this.


Well Billboards is a night club in Melbourne CBD, so there really isn't a curfew enforced. I think they will play until midnight. And that would equate to approx. 2.5 hr set. I saw Battles at Billboards last year, and to m memeory that show finished around 12:30, but they did go on stage around 11.

That's good to hear about Perth BDO. It would suck balls if it was cancelled. You would have to travel to Adelaide, or melbourne/sydney, which is like travelling from London, to Baghdad. Fuck that LOL.

RHCP snubbed Perth 2 years ago...bastards.

Yeah back again to MMJ. I think $50 to see them is sensational! I paid 80 to see, for example, Kings Of Leon (before they sold out and became shit), a few years ago. very impressive.

I really shouldn't do this, but i just bidded on this item on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/MY-MORNING-JACKET-Jan2009-Australian-tour-poster-MINT_W0QQitemZ370143004726QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item370143004726&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A1|39%3A1|240%3A1318

I call dibs  ;)

QuoteYeah back again to MMJ. I think $50 to see them is sensational!

$50 AUS or $50 US?

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QuoteYeah back again to MMJ. I think $50 to see them is sensational!

$50 AUS or $50 US?

Aussie dollars... pittance really!

When i went to buy tix i was expecting $70.

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QuoteYeah back again to MMJ. I think $50 to see them is sensational!

$50 AUS or $50 US?

Aussie dollars... pittance really!

So how come they're charging more than double that in Japan a week or so later?!!  ;D

Nevermind, such is life sometimes  :)

Maybe they are playing at bigger venues???

These shows were locked in a long time ago and the Aussie dollar was at about US0.95 when the shows were announced so maybe the ticket price reflects that.  Neil tickets were cheaper this tour than they were for the 2003 tour (which was a huge shock - I was expecting $200+ for those), and that includes having MMJ as support rather than the local (but good!) & cheaper support act last time he toured here.

Tour starts in Auckland tomorrow - anyone going?

QuoteMaybe they are playing at bigger venues???

Japan concert tickets are notoriously expensive! Like I said, such is life sometimes...at least I get good sushi  ;)

Nevermind...[size=24]the Jacket are coming to Japan!!![/size] (after Oz!)

I might go to Neil Young at Sidney myer Bowl. I will sit outside the venue with some beers and listen to some tunes. Anyone know what time MMJ hit the stage? coz i have cricket all afteroon. I have done it many times before and the sound is quite good, obviously not as great as if u were inside the venue, naturally.

Who is going to Neil Young at the Bowl?

QuoteI might go to Neil Young at Sidney myer Bowl. I will sit outside the venue with some beers and listen to some tunes. Anyone know what time MMJ hit the stage? coz i have cricket all afteroon. I have done it many times before and the sound is quite good, obviously not as great as if u were inside the venue, naturally.

Who is going to Neil Young at the Bowl?

I'll be there, should be awesome. I think I remember seeing that it started at 8.00pm - will have to check with my friend who has the tickets though. I'll be there right after work with a few (veiled) travelers waiting for the "doors" to open.

Yeah thanks, i finish cricket at 6pm and it is at least 30-40 mins into the city. At least it is near flinders street staion ey? But i will be doing a quick bottle-o stop. and then to the bowl. if i have money i might scalp a ticket... :o

I just bought a Melbourne Big Day out ticket off ebay! $80AUD. So that's half price! I get to see MMJ twice.

QuoteI just bought a Melbourne Big Day out ticket off ebay! $80AUD. So that's half price! I get to see MMJ twice.

Good to see you didn't get ripped off for your ticket! Enjoy.

i'm going to ny + mmj at the bowl, and the boy's side show at billboard... counting the days people

and i have my flying v tshirt all ready to go!! :)

way to bring the excitement, all!

Billboards will be the best out of 3 brilliant shows.

Only 2 days until the big adventure begins starting in Brisbane and ending 10 days later in Adelaide.  I cant believe its finally here, its been a very long wait.  The setlists from the first 2 BDO's are whetting my appetite for what will no doubt be a bit of a blur.  I hope I've got enough stamina to get through this!!!

it will be orgasmic ralph

I just received my email confirmation about the Brisbane show tomorrow night with Neil Young.  MMJ have been given 45mins only!!!  That is hardly enough time for them to warm up.  
I am hoping that Jim might join Neil on-stage for a couple of numbers - that would be awesome.

This time tomorrow I will be (hopefully if there's not going to be too many people which is likely) standing right infront of Carl. He better melt my face!!!!!!! :o :D 8-)

wondering if anyone has info on when the show will start tonight at the metro?

Getting hyped.

According to the Metro website:
DOORS @ 8PM / MY MORNING JACKET @ 9PM - PLAYING 2 SETS!

Can't wait!

Saw MMJ support Neil Young last night in Brisbane.  They were absolutely Awesome.  A short set of 45 mins and they started with "Golden" and followed that with "The way that he sings" which was a real surprise. Highlights in the middle were Gideon and EU.  Touch Me part 2 was outstanding and they finished with OBH which won them lots of new fans.
Wish I could see them again.

Here is the setlist from Brisbane.
1. Golden
2. The Way That He Sings
3. I'm Amazed
4. Gideon
5. Wordless Chorus
6. Evil Urges
7. Touch Me I'm Going To Scream Pt.2
8. One Big Holiday

was neil young also good?