For those of you who were at both like me, which one did you like better, and why?
Its a really hard question for me but I would have to go with 08 because of Tyrone, the EPIC One Big Holiday and of coarse Zack Galifinakis.
musically, 06 was tighter.
for the spectacle and overall experience, i'm not sure anything can touch 08.
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and of coarse Zack Galifinakis.
I forgot all about that! ;D
What about the new up and comer joining the boys on stage. Although I wasn't at 06, I'd say 08 was one of my least favorite Jacket shows. But any Jacket show is a good time, don't get me wrong.
06 hands down. However, I was not at either.
Was at both 06 and 08 roo but only caught their 08 set which was very good, read the reviews on the site in 06 and believed they played in "the other tent" and remember board members saying that show was so great that they should name "the other tent" the My Morning Jacket tent! Wish i caught the 06 show because i was there just not at their show, big mistake! So i can only judge how good the 08 set was and it was fabulous! When jim came out with that hat and robe with the funk music to kick off the second set. ;D
i dont think anything could ever top the raw energy of the 2004 'roo.. also i think it's one of the best if not the best MMJ soundboard recording
Quotei dont think anything could ever top the raw energy of the 2004 'roo.. also i think it's one of the best if not the best MMJ soundboard recording
we have a winner!
'06. One of the best nights of my life.
2006 musically was better (or tighter as someone said before) but 2008 overall experience was better (due to randomly meeting Ghosts, Ghostess, and Ewok for the first time, and the rain, etc)
2005--was my favorite because that was my first Jacket show. ..
not entirely on point but bonnaroo 2003 was my 1st listen to MMJ :)
I was not at the '08 show, so I cannot comment on the original purpose of the post.
However, the '06 show has a special place in my heart because it was the first time that I saw MMJ live.
My friend and I left Tom Petty a bit early after meeting a guy with a neon glowing/blinking pacifier in his mouth. We spent a few minutes with him and then stumbled over to the tent where MMJ was about to play.
The specifics of the next 3+ hours are kinda blurry, but I just remember standing there and thinking, "holy cow. this is the best thing ever."
From that moment on I was hooked.
I walked away from both saying it was head-and-shoulders the best concert I've ever seen. Very, very different shows, hard to compare. Also, the MMJ of '06 was a much darker, more psychedelic creature than the funk/soul Evil Urges tour Jacket of '08. Almost impossible to compare. Musically, probably would slightly lean towards '06. As far as the experience of watching the band harness, channel and ultimately control the weather into the energy of the performance, '08 was slightly more memorable. Also, Kirk Hammett coming out for OBH is something I'll never forget. Was already convinced by set break that we were seeing something legendary. But those lights in '06 in that tent really added to the mystique of the show...
Can't really lose with either. Would rather relive '06 again simply b/c I don't wanna get walking pneumonia from the 4 hours of rain in '08.
Quote2006 musically was better (or tighter as someone said before) but 2008 overall experience was better (due to randomly meeting Ghosts, Ghostess, and Ewok for the first time, and the rain, etc)
2005--was my favorite because that was my first Jacket show. ..
my friend was tripping balls for that 05 set. it was hilarious the huge bug was creeping him the fuck out. such a fun time. 04 was pretty legendary but I haven't got to see them do a late night set at the roo yet.
05 was my first jacket show... it was awesome.
06 was one of the best shows i've ever seen anyone play... EVER.
08 was a blast, it was hilarious and special, but 06 was probably the best show that MMJ will ever play.
2006 was epic but 2008 while not as tight just had that extra special something. The sky pretty much erupted with the beginning of Evil Urges and then it was on. I was so deep into the evening or at this point morning that during Home Sweet Home I thought it was Eddie Vedder on stage in that Little Red Riding Hood outfit and that he had gotten really fat. I was telling my buddy about fat Eddie Vedder the next Am and that when I found out who it really was and was like "wow." When the show ended I realized that I was the last man standing and that everyone else I had came with was back in our hotel in Manchester. I called one of my buddies who somehow answered his phone. Said he'd meet me in the day lot at a certain place. As I was walking out I went past one of the tents where DJ Teatro was playing and thought man now those people are fucked up. But then I went past The Disco Biscuits show and saw people down on the ground and shit and thought NOW THOSE PEOPLE ARE REALLY FUCKED UP. Scary shit. Somehow I managed to walk right up to the car at 4:30 Am or whenever it was.
So to sum up 2004 Bonnaroo was one of the best shows I ever seen by any band followed by 2008 and 2006. 2008 gets the nod over 2006 for the almost adverse conditions and what that brought out in the band and crowd. Word
Quotei dont think anything could ever top the raw energy of the 2004 'roo.. also i think it's one of the best if not the best MMJ soundboard recording
was that the beyond thunderdome show?...
return to thunderdome.. you can hear it called that just before the start of steam engine.
Quotei dont think anything could ever top the raw energy of the 2004 'roo.. also i think it's one of the best if not the best MMJ soundboard recording
When I think about this I wanna effing cry! I was at B-roo 04 and hadn't really heard of MMJ at the time, completely missed it. Was probably sitting in my RV partying away while it was going down. :'(
QuoteQuotei dont think anything could ever top the raw energy of the 2004 'roo.. also i think it's one of the best if not the best MMJ soundboard recording
When I think about this I wanna effing cry! I was at B-roo 04 and hadn't really heard of MMJ at the time, completely missed it. Was probably sitting in my RV partying away while it was going down. :'(
I have been lucky enough to catch their sets at Bonnaroo 04, 06 & 08. Obviously they were all great shows, but in my opinion I have never seen and never will see a show as good as the Return To Thunderdome (04'). Oddly enough that was my first experience with the Jacket. I just happened to be in the right place at the right time. I had never even heard of them until that day. As soon as it was over everyone in the crowd knew that we all had experienced something that will only happen once in a lifetime. It truly was an indescribable moment.
Here is a little trailer from an excellent Danny Clinch documentary about the 04 festival (jacket included). It is an awesome film.
http://www.threeonthetree.com/video_page.php?video=WeHaveArrived.mov
As for the question at hand...06' or 08'? I have to go with 08. In terms of audio recordings they also rank in the same order... 06 (good), 08 (better), 04 (best).
Just my opinion :)
I was not at 08 but have listened to it many times. 05-roo was my first Jacket show. I was prepared when I came back in 06! Lost my face that night somewhere in Manchester! Looking back... I would have to say my life (musically and personally) changed for the better after roo-06. God I love the Jacket! :)
Like some others on here, 2004 was my first Jacket show (of 18 now) and it was one of the best shows I'll ever see.
BUT given the choice between 06 and 08, it goes to 06 for me. I saw Andrew Bird earlier that day and had the privilege of shaking Jim's hand as he left the same show. Hours of waiting for that midnight show paid off with a spot one person back from the rail in front of Jim. Andrew Bird on It Beats 4 U and KC and Mike playing made it feel pretty special.
08 was a monstrous beast itself. The pretty much non-stop rain added to the atmosphere and certainly hearkened back to the Return to Thunderdome show. The covers for both shows were awesome, but the 08 show made for better danceability.
Surely this is the year that we will convene inside the confines of the pit at the main stage, no? They are so due. I think this is the year.
QuoteI walked away from both saying it was head-and-shoulders the best concert I've ever seen. Very, very different shows, hard to compare. Also, the MMJ of '06 was a much darker, more psychedelic creature than the funk/soul Evil Urges tour Jacket of '08. Almost impossible to compare. Musically, probably would slightly lean towards '06. As far as the experience of watching the band harness, channel and ultimately control the weather into the energy of the performance, '08 was slightly more memorable. Also, Kirk Hammett coming out for OBH is something I'll never forget. Was already convinced by set break that we were seeing something legendary. But those lights in '06 in that tent really added to the mystique of the show...
Can't really lose with either. Would rather relive '06 again simply b/c I don't wanna get walking pneumonia from the 4 hours of rain in '08.
Jim making it rain in 08 was a religious experience. It didn't rain until they hit the stage, it was all good..
Seen the boys outdoors in the rain twice and both times it as like being baptized.
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Surely this is the year that we will convene inside the confines of the pit at the main stage, no? They are so due. I think this is the year.
I hope not. I'd MUCH rather see them at midnight on a smaller stage than in a 2 hour slot at 9 where its fucking PACKED.
Late night What. Please, Roo gods, make it so.
when do they usually announce the bands?
march i think. give or take a month maybe?
QuoteLate night What. Please, Roo gods, make it so.
Amen [smiley=engel017.gif]
Quotewhen do they usually announce the bands?
They announced the lineup on
February 9th last time around.
Lineup leaks seemed to be reliable from January on, though.
is there a tapping of that show? just looked and couldn't find it
Quotereturn to thunderdome.. you can hear it called that just before the start of steam engine.
Quoteis there a tapping of that show? just looked and couldn't find it
Quotereturn to thunderdome.. you can hear it called that just before the start of steam engine.
Yep. Here's the best version I have: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ZLDHCHZC
thanks Johnny! :)
Another nice thread. '06 is special for me. I tuned in to see Tom Petty on the web cast, because Petty and Pearl Jam were going to do a joint gig in Denver and I wanted a preview. Anyway MMJ was just coming out for the second set and started with A Quick One which blew me away (The Who is my life). I sat there transfixed for the rest of their show hearing a bunch of songs for the first time and vowed never to miss one of their concerts in Colorado. I even checked a MMJ message board that night (hardly anyone knew A Quick One- it was funny). Maybe it was this one.
Was '08 web cast? I'll be pissed if I missed that.
QuoteAnother nice thread. '06 is special for me. I tuned in to see Tom Petty on the web cast, because Petty and Pearl Jam were going to do a joint gig in Denver and I wanted a preview. Anyway MMJ was just coming out for the second set and started with A Quick One which blew me away (The Who is my life). I sat there transfixed for the rest of their show hearing a bunch of songs for the first time and vowed never to miss one of their concerts in Colorado. I even checked a MMJ message board that night (hardly anyone knew A Quick One- it was funny). Maybe it was this one.
Was '08 web cast? I'll be pissed if I missed that.
08 was played on XMradio. I don't think there was a video stream of it. plus it was raining like a mofo that show.
has a video of bonnaroo 06 surfaced? i remember the live stream was archived online somewhere for a while, but cant seem to find it anymore
i would flip for a pro shot dvd of that show
With the Ten Year Anniversary approaching, I thought I'd bring up this topic...Bonnaroo 2006 or Bonnaroo 2008? Even though both shows were probably the best sets in the Bonnaroo 9 year history, I don't get it why the '08 set gets all the hype. Trust me being at both shows, they were both extremely epic... but I have to give the slight edge to '06! I recently just downloaded both shows and listening to the '06 performance, just brought me right back. From the "When You Wish Upon A Star" intro into Wordless Chorus, to Lovin Cup, to the craziest rendition I still have yet to see of Dondante, to the also best cut of It Makes No Difference (you know, the one where Jimmy screams the sax parts at the end of the song!). And I know '08 was the rain, them playin till 4 am, the awesome 70's covers, Zach G. as Annie. I'm glad I was able to take part in both experiences; and now four trips to Roo and three kids later and unable to find someone crazy enough to watch them for four days while I take off to Tennessee. Here's to everyone going back this year or going for the first time...it's truly is a incredible experience!
I was lucky enough to be at 06 Roo. It really was an epic performance/experience. I wasn't close to the stage, but the sound/light/people were amazing. Looking forward to Roo this year. The rail will be mine!
Having only listened to the Bonnaroo shows and never experiencing one, my favorite is 2006. That WILL change this year after I experience my first Bonnaroo and first MMJ Bonnaroo show. I'm with you ALady, late night What after Arcade Fire, and I'm hoping for no rain so they can play as long as they want as well as whatever songs they want. The rain seemed to slightly hinder the 08 set with technical problems but not the experience of being there.