My Morning Jacket

let's discuss here and share what we learn prior to sale

First, I understand that stage location is not confirmed yet - most likely beach, but not sure where yet.  From what I understand from prior WSP attendees, it was closer to Bldg 2, but they may shift central?

Late night stuff typically indoors in Boulevard area

Looks like a long list of artists. Schedule should be interesting. PtM heading the other night?

Also looks like they have moved from Justin Helton to Reno for artwork. I can get behind that switch up.

Quote from: Emb1528 on Jul 18, 2017, 01:56 PM
Also looks like they have moved from Justin Helton to Reno for artwork. I can get behind that switch up.

Definitely! Nice catch!  Love Justin's work I remember wondering last year how he would be able to keep it fresh for another year. Nice change and love Reno's work as well.

I blew right past the artwork at the top banner, but noticed his little paper boat thing that appears in a lot of his work and the light bulb went off.

Holy F-ing crap what a lineup....

The lineup is great. Really hoping I can make it.

Quote from: Emb1528 on Jul 18, 2017, 01:56 PM
Also looks like they have moved from Justin Helton to Reno for artwork. I can get behind that switch up.

Maybe I can get some merch this year before it sells out. I'm 0-2.

That seems ridiculous to me. They know the exact number of people coming and that we're all massive fans. Print enough!

FYI - Made Of Oak is a new side project from Nick Sanborn of Sylvan Esso.

Spoon or Portugal. The Man. - Who headlines the non-MMJ night??  Or will it be someone else?

Quote from: DayDrinkin on Jul 18, 2017, 02:51 PM

Quote from: Emb1528 on Jul 18, 2017, 01:56 PM
Also looks like they have moved from Justin Helton to Reno for artwork. I can get behind that switch up.

Maybe I can get some merch this year before it sells out. I'm 0-2.

i got in line 90 minutes before stuff went on sale.  it would have been an agonizing wait if not for the staff bringing us nonstop food and drink. turned out to be kind of a mini-party. :beer:

So this should suss out so that there's a sunset show, an opener, a headliner & a late night set every night. Not bad.

I noticed the great lineup and then the great art work all around the banner.  The resort and rooms look great too.  I'm glad we have a week to plan and strategize because March is not good timing for me.

I would guess Spoon and PTM co-headline MMJ's off night..... maybe PTM goes on last but they'd each get full length sets.

Anyone have a schedule from last year? I'd like to see what it looked like.

Should just be able to look at last years OBH page through Cloud 9

So for 2015 it looked like this:

Night 1
8 - 9:30 War On Drugs
10 - 12 My Morning Jacket
12:30 - 2 am Sylvan Esso  side stage

Night 2
5:30 - 9:30 Superbowl Party
9:30 - 10:30 Preservation Hall Jazz Band
11 - 1 am My Morning Jacket
1:30 - 3 am Patrick Hallahan & David Givan DJ set  side stage

Night 3
8 - 9:30 Dr. Dog
10 - 12 midnight Band Of Horses
12:30 - 2 am Pres Hall  side stage

Night 4
5 - 6:15 Band Of Horses acoustic set
8 - 9:30 Dawes
10 - 12:30 am My Morning Jacket
1 - 2:30 am The Biz Markie Disaster  side stage

For 2017, it looked like this:

Night 1
8:15 - 9:30 Lucius
10 - 12:30 am My Morning Jacket
1 - 2:30 am  Pres Hall  side stage

Night 2
5:30 - 9:30 Superbowl Party
9:30 - 10:30 Pres Hall
11 - 1 am My Morning Jacket
1:30 - 3 am PH & DG DJ set  side stage

Night 3
5 - 6:30 Deer Tick lagoon acoustic set
8 - 9:30 Kurt Vile & The Violators
10 - 12 midnight Gary Clark Jr.
12:30 - 3 am Tune Yards DJ set  side stage

Night 4
5 - 6:15 Carl Broemel solo set
8 - 9:30 The Head & The Heart
10 - 12:30 am My Morning Jacket
1 - 2:30 am Deer Tick  side stage

Thx!

Wife will be pissed if she doesn't get two J Roddy sets.

That line up is fire.  And J Roddy is going to tear the fucking roof of that place.

Quote from: SplatSplatSplat on Jul 18, 2017, 07:35 PM
That line up is fire.  And J Roddy is going to tear the fucking roof of that place.

There's no roof.



:thumbsup:

Can someone in the simplest of terms explain the resort credits to me. We tried to rent one of those cabanas over the water last year and they were like yeah you can but you have to buy like a 200 dollar bottle of champagne. Is there a way to just use them without spending extra money?

Quote from: piton87 on Jul 19, 2017, 03:53 PM
Can someone in the simplest of terms explain the resort credits to me. We tried to rent one of those cabanas over the water last year and they were like yeah you can but you have to buy like a 200 dollar bottle of champagne. Is there a way to just use them without spending extra money?

you can use them for resort amenities that normally cost money above all-inclusive (like massages and premium booze in restaurants).  Only catch is that you pay a 20% charge for credits you use.  So if you use 100 credits, you'll have a $20 charge on your room.

How expensive have the spa services been in the past?

Does anyone know how much larger capacity this venue is from the original HRH? Trying to figure out how quickly this will sell out. This lineup is insane and will draw a lot more people than previous years is what I' thinking.

From what I've read, OBH 1 & 2 were 2500 people maximum.  OBH3 was 3000, and I believe OBH4 is set at 3500 maximum.  This is just from what I've read though.  I have no way of corroborating this.

Has anyone who went to OBH3 gotten their presale time and code yet?

I was there the first year and it was one of the best concerts/music experiences of my life. I took three years off to head on Jam Cruise, but I will more than likely be back with this line up. So excited!

Also, I got my presale code and password today. So they are slowly coming out.

Quote from: rkwedge on Jul 20, 2017, 12:19 AM
Has anyone who went to OBH3 gotten their presale time and code yet?

Yes, 11:15 a.m.  Received the code yesterday.  We have been to all 3 OBH's and Roll Call members for 3 years.

Quote from: rkwedge on Jul 20, 2017, 12:19 AM
Has anyone who went to OBH3 gotten their presale time and code yet?

I went to 2 & 3 and got 11:45.

I cannot for the life of me figure out if resort credits can be used to play golf.   one page will give me the impression golf is included, then another makes it seem like you'll have to fork over $200 for a round.

help? anyone? with a course on-site, I'm going to have to play at least one round.

I gotta believewe will need to pay. I played in Mexico and it was about $200 per round, but with it on site I will do it again this year in a heartbeat....

oh well, if I have to pay for golf I guess I won't be as generous with tips.

Quote from: slappymoe on Jul 20, 2017, 01:00 PM
oh well, if I have to pay for golf I guess I won't be as generous with tips.

Didn't know you played, I play as well, would be fun to squeeze a round in

Quote from: Clarkwork on Jul 20, 2017, 02:44 PM

Quote from: slappymoe on Jul 20, 2017, 01:00 PM
oh well, if I have to pay for golf I guess I won't be as generous with tips.

Didn't know you played, I play as well, would be fun to squeeze a round in

absolutely.  dave and i used to play damn near every weekend, but his clubs have just been gathering dust lately.  maybe we can convince him to end his semi-retirement. :thumbsup:

speaking of dave, did he ever send you this pic from the super bowl party?  i call it "strangulation." :beer:

So, the dates are listed as March 2 through March 6.  I assume the shows would be on March 2, March 3, March 4 and March 5? 

Yep, MMJ on nights 1, 2 and 4.

Quote from: slappymoe on Jul 20, 2017, 02:57 PM

Quote from: Clarkwork on Jul 20, 2017, 02:44 PM

Quote from: slappymoe on Jul 20, 2017, 01:00 PM
oh well, if I have to pay for golf I guess I won't be as generous with tips.

Didn't know you played, I play as well, would be fun to squeeze a round in

absolutely.  dave and i used to play damn near every weekend, but his clubs have just been gathering dust lately.  maybe we can convince him to end his semi-retirement. :thumbsup:

speaking of dave, did he ever send you this pic from the super bowl party?  i call it "strangulation." :beer:

Haha, no I've never seen that one.  NOr do I even remember it!

Has anyone that opted into RC presale received their pw yet?

Quote from: Cameron on Jul 21, 2017, 02:06 PM
Has anyone that opted into RC presale received their pw yet?

I haven't

Just got mine. 5pm eastern.

Quote from: Cameron on Jul 21, 2017, 06:35 PM
Just got mine. 5pm eastern.

Same!

Any roll call members that are not planning on attending OBH that would be willing to help out a fellow MMJ fan in securing some tickets?

Quote from: excel on Jul 22, 2017, 10:02 PM
Any roll call members that are not planning on attending OBH that would be willing to help out a fellow MMJ fan in securing some tickets?

doesn't work that way unless a lead guest is including you in the same reservation (same room)

What time does first group of pre-sales begin? I went to OBH 2&3 and got 11:45.

Went to OBH 3 got 3PM

I have 11:15. I've been to all 3.

DayDrinkin: I also went to OBH 2 & 3 and I got noon (eastern).

11:45 for me.

been trying to talk myself out of this, i could (should) put this money to use in much more sensible, practical ways.  :undecided:

but where's the fun in that?

just booked my non-refundable flight, so looks like i'm in.

yolo ;)

Anybody know where on the venue map the stage will be?

Slappymoe: I'm in the same boat - telling myself I won't like the stage being on the beach, nor the long flight from the west coast.  Won't matter at noon eastern time tomorrow, when I'm booking OBH4!!

goddamn i wish i could do this....

Soooooo incredibly on the fence. New Year's would be a hell of a lot cheaper, but also a hell of a lot colder...

Took the plunge!  Flights booked, with an extra day at the beginning, just to make sure travel from the left coast goes smooth.  Good luck everyone getting rooms tomorrow!

Do airlines add more flight options later on?  Hoping to land early, but haven't seen flights land earlier than 12:25pm on Mar 2.

Quote from: sillyboob on Jul 25, 2017, 12:22 AM
Took the plunge!  Flights booked, with an extra day at the beginning, just to make sure travel from the left coast goes smooth.  Good luck everyone getting rooms tomorrow!

Getting there a day early is a must!

Booked! Rock Royalty!

Rock Royalty! Hoping its close to the concert venue.....

Quote from: bpmac79 on Jul 25, 2017, 11:21 AM
Rock Royalty! Hoping its close to the concert venue.....

Me too.  That's one of the things I really enjoyed about RM.  The concert courtyard was kind of like the center-roo of OBH.

Quote from: unravelled on Jul 25, 2017, 11:30 AM

Quote from: bpmac79 on Jul 25, 2017, 11:21 AM
Rock Royalty! Hoping its close to the concert venue.....

Me too.  That's one of the things I did really enjoy about RM was that the concert courtyard was kind of like the center-roo of OBH.

All those rooms are clustered near where the WSP stage has been so you're probably going to be happy.

Booked for Sand Suites with a pre-night. Let's go!!

Couldn't get a Rock Royalty suite, but did get Caribbean Diamond with a pre-night!

Yep, i'm in the same boat as sillyboob.   Those Rock Royalty's sold out quick!

I'm guessing the main stage will be on Woodstock Plaza, between buildings 4a and 5a? So many questions about the massive new location.

So many great surf spots but a short hike away. Anyone bringing boards?

when you book do you get to pick which building you want to be in?

Quote from: Cameron on Jul 25, 2017, 02:00 PM
when you book do you get to pick which building you want to be in?

Nope, only if you get cheapest silver room type, you're guaranteed to be in Bldg 8.

figured.  thx!

Does anyone know what the last pre-sale time is?

My heart is sinking watching it sell out so quick.  :cry:

Really wanted to make this happen for hubby as a wedding/anniversary gift, but I can't swing the super expensive rooms.

I was just thinking I could get some sleep tonight if I know when the last pre-salers have gone for it, even though I know tomorrow morning has panic attack written all over it.

my time is at 5:00est/4:00central, not sure if that helps,

Quote from: BWE on Jul 25, 2017, 03:39 PM
Does anyone know what the last pre-sale time is?

My heart is sinking watching it sell out so quick.  :cry:

Really wanted to make this happen for hubby as a wedding/anniversary gift, but I can't swing the super expensive rooms.

I was just thinking I could get some sleep tonight if I know when the last pre-salers have gone for it, even though I know tomorrow morning has panic attack written all over it.

Don't worry! Caribbean Suite and Islander rooms are cheapest rooms (other than Bldg 8 silvers) and are still available!

Quote from: DayDrinkin on Jul 25, 2017, 03:45 PM

Quote from: BWE on Jul 25, 2017, 03:39 PM
Does anyone know what the last pre-sale time is?

My heart is sinking watching it sell out so quick.  :cry:

Really wanted to make this happen for hubby as a wedding/anniversary gift, but I can't swing the super expensive rooms.

I was just thinking I could get some sleep tonight if I know when the last pre-salers have gone for it, even though I know tomorrow morning has panic attack written all over it.

Don't worry! Caribbean Suite and Islander rooms are cheapest rooms (other than Bldg 8 silvers) and are still available!

Caribbean Sand is still available too.

Officially booked!  See y'all in March!

Booked Caribbean Sands and a pre-night!

Got the Rock Royalty Sand Suite with a pre and post, sooooo stoked.....I was trolling a WSP page for info, positive reviews, but do them leg exercises, to a person they said it takes a toll dancing on the sand but sooo worth it.

Quote from: Bulldog on Jul 25, 2017, 06:55 PM
Got the Rock Royalty Sand Suite with a pre and post, sooooo stoked.....I was trolling a WSP page for info, positive reviews, but do them leg exercises, to a person they said it takes a toll dancing on the sand but sooo worth it.

Can you link the WSP info?  I've been looking for similar information.

I suck at linking on here, but....

https://www.phantasytour.com/bands/wsp/threads/4324918/mexico-faq

Heres a map posted by someone from the WSP page, they indicated the stage was by #63

Anyone done any research on pre and post nights somewhere cheaper in DR?

Here's another WSP thread with some MX vs DR comps. Seems like Riviera Maya can't be beaten for things to do in area if staying away from resort pre or post OBH.

https://www.phantasytour.com/bands/wsp/threads/4157738/panic-en-la-playa-announcement (https://www.phantasytour.com/bands/wsp/threads/4157738/panic-en-la-playa-announcement)


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Great info!  Kind of surprised at the stage location and this did confirm to me that the concert courtyard will be dearly missed. 

Now, back to our regularly scheduled programming.  Can not wait!!  The venue change will be nice, just have to find some good beach shoes!!!!

Thanks for all the reassurance, everyone!

Booked! Now just have to somehow secretly make payments while also paying for the wedding.

Here's a question: Is there any chance of getting a poster? With our work schedules, we just can't get there until the 2nd and I feel like I read about having to queue up super early for merchandise. Will it all be gone already?

I got my reservation and can't explain how excited I am. This is going to be one of the best trips of my life! See you all there!

Quote from: BWE on Jul 26, 2017, 12:11 PM
Here's a question: Is there any chance of getting a poster? With our work schedules, we just can't get there until the 2nd and I feel like I read about having to queue up super early for merchandise. Will it all be gone already?

We are in the same boat and this is my only concern.  There was along line this past OBH, but not sure when posters ran out.  Maybe we can find poster buddies to pick up an extra one to hold for us until we arrive?

Yeah, I'm sure they put a limit on how many items people can buy -- we're newbies, so we don't really have any buddies that I know of to ask, but I'd really really like to get a poster!

So, they do open it up on the first morning? Why don't they just print MORE?  :shocked:

Still don't understand why a poster is just not given to us for free due to price of event.

Quote from: BWE on Jul 26, 2017, 12:30 PM
Yeah, I'm sure they put a limit on how many items people can buy -- we're newbies, so we don't really have any buddies that I know of to ask, but I'd really really like to get a poster!

So, they do open it up on the first morning? Why don't they just print MORE?  :shocked:

Last Year there were still poster the third day.  I'll grab a couple extra so PM me a email address or phone # and we can hook up down there.

The merch stand will open up at noon on Friday, they won't have anything available prior to for early arrivals. I've never had a problem getting what I wanted, but mostly everything will sell out. OBH1 and OBH2 I arrived by 11:00 am and was maybe 50 or so in line, OBH3 I got there about 10:45 and the line was over 100 deep by that point. We've all gone merch crazy, but I imagine for the larger venue and crowd, they would have a larger poster run. I believe last years run was 850 and didn't sell out the first day. If all else fails, check out the artists website afterwards. I believe this years artist will be http://clintonreno.com/

Every one getting a poster would be wonderful, but I guess they don't want to print thousands of posters.  I think printing enough for one per room would be the way to go. 

They open the march line at 12pm on the first day.  People line up pretty early.  It is much easier of a line to wait in with servers bringing you drinks and food nearby.

I am sure we can find someone to grab a poster if needed.  There are a lot of kind hearted, good people at this event.

Last year I arrived before my friends and they were strict on the 2 poster per person limit. It all turned out fine though as they did not sell out the first day.

Did they provide tubes for the posters last year or should I bring my own?

Quote from: thefudgefactory on Jul 26, 2017, 03:06 PM
Did they provide tubes for the posters last year or should I bring my own?

I don't believe so, but I never really pay attention because I bring my own tube. I know one year they had a plastic sleeve they gave you that was like a poster condom. I would advise bringing your own tube. You can carry them on the plane or check them in a large enough suitcase.

They only provided plastic sleeves. Be sure to bring your own.

Fairly certain you could buy a tube at the merch table for maybe 5 dollars. I remember standing in line and thinking that was nice. ( I had brought my own)

Any big flight shoppers on here? When do yall think the best time to book would be? awfully pricey right now.

Putting this here since they are playing OBH4. But does anyone else think that new Broken Social Scene song Victim Lover sounds like a Jim solo track?

We got to the merch stand at maybe 11:30 and the line was HUGE. People serving me drinks in line did nothing to reduce my stress. Everything someone walked away with a poster, I got more worried. I didn't have to be. There were plenty of posters by the time I got to the front.

No idea if they do it again, but last year they had a cash only line which moved much more quickly, so if you have the cash, get in that line.

Looking forward to adding one more poster to the wall, but I'm not sure where I'm going to put it.

http://imgur.com/a/EoQIr

I would personally not wait on flights. I'm generally pretty solid with this stuff and the challenge with most flights into PUJ is that they are feeder flights from a small handful of cities (ATL, MIA, FLL, PHL, JFK, ORD), there just isn't anywhere near the supply that an already low cost air destination like CUN had to offer. Not to say that there won't be a deal to be found here and there, but the more seats that are sold, the less inventory there is even when a sale occurs (most sale fares won't apply/be available to book on flights that are selling well).

Also, if you book with Southwest (who has flights from ATL, BWI, and FLL), and the price goes down, they will give you a credit for no additional charge.

Super excited for OBH, much less excited for the travel required to get there.

My connection is on american through charlotte. They have a few flights there as well. Just food for thought...

so far the only southwest flight from louisville to punta cana goes thru chicago, which makes little sense to me. 300 miles in the wrong direction. :angry:  thankfully, the return trip connects in baltimore.

Quote from: Bulldog on Jul 20, 2017, 11:04 AM
I gotta believewe will need to pay. I played in Mexico and it was about $200 per round, but with it on site I will do it again this year in a heartbeat....

just contacted cloud 9, they assured me that resort credits can be used for rounds of golf at the Hard Rock Golf Club at Cana Bay.   :thumbsup:

I'm kinda excited for those reset credits haha. I'm not mad at paying 20 cents on the dollar

Has there been a Beach Boys cover at OBH yet? I didn't have the <3 to look at the OBH3 setlists. I would love to see them do something like Wake the World, All I Wanna Do, I Know There's An Answer, etc.

No Beach Boys covers yet at OBH.  Would be great though!

Quote from: Osistheones on Aug 14, 2017, 10:08 PM
Has there been a Beach Boys cover at OBH yet? I didn't have the <3 to look at the OBH3 setlists. I would love to see them do something like Wake the World, All I Wanna Do, I Know There's An Answer, etc.

Quote from: sillyboob on Aug 15, 2017, 10:24 AM
No Beach Boys covers yet at OBH.  Would be great though!

yes! bring on a funk-ass version of Sail on Sailor

Is it too early to campaign for Futurebirds at OBH5? I think they're at the top of my undercard list now that PtM is checked off.

been on sale for a month now.  kinda funny thinking back to all the people worried about it selling out immediately and getting left out.  not only are there still rooms left, some room options that were once listed as sold out are on sale again.  if you missed out on the caribbean sand suite first time around, now's your chance to upgrade to a room closer to the beach.

it'll be interesting to see if it eventually does sell out and how long it takes.

So how much more capacity does this resort have than the Riviera Maya resort? Seems weird that they sold out faster last year when this years lineup is arguably better. At least in my opinion.

I think there are roughly 500 more rooms in punta cana. Something like 1250 vs 1750.

I'm guessing the extra time and cost of flying to the DR, the fact that they didn't skip a year this time, and NYE have combined to lessen demand. Still, I'll be surprised if it doesn't sell out eventually.

Hopefully it sells out. If not at least we will get closer to  the stage ;)

I tried to upgrade to a sand suite but they only have double beds.

looks like punta cana is a couple days away from being slammed by a cat 5 hurricane. hope things don't get too rough down there.

Quote from: slappymoe on Sep 05, 2017, 03:26 PM
looks like punta cana is a couple days away from being slammed by a cat 5 hurricane. hope things don't get too rough down there.

I was thinking the same thing. Best wishes to everybody in its path!

Been keeping an eye on that too. Best of luck to everyone in the path of this thing.

bump because it's just 150 days away!

Quote from: slappymoe on Oct 03, 2017, 03:20 PM
bump because it's just 150 days away!

Right on slappymoe!  A bit of good news is very welcome today!

When do yall think schedule will be released? Any speculations?

Quote from: MMJTX on Oct 03, 2017, 03:56 PM
When do yall think schedule will be released? Any speculations?

it's been released Oct-Nov before, so guessing we'll know before the NYE run

I am thinking it will be released early December since this year its almost a month later than prior years. After checking the line up announcement for this year and last as well as the schedule for previous years here is what I have come up with.

Friday 3/2
Sylvan Esso  8:15-9:30
MMJ 10-12:30
Preservation Jazz Hall Band 1-2

Saturday 3/3
Toots and the Maytals 2-4
Preservation Jazz Hall Band 930-1030
MMJ 11-1
Moon Taxi 130-3

Sunday 3/4
Hurray for the Riff Raff 5-630
Spoon 830-10
Portugal the Man 10-12
Broken Social Scene 1230-2

Monday 3/5
Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats 8-930
MMJ 10-1230
J Roddy Walston and the Business 1-230

A couple additional slots needed for:
Brit Daniel DJ session
Patrick Hallahan DJ session
Made Of Oak set (Sylvan Esso side project)

can't. fucking. wait.

Darn didn't see those.

Quote from: piton87 on Oct 04, 2017, 12:25 PM
Darn didn't see those.

Just more tunes for us to enjoy!

Interesting that you have Toots & The Maytals playing an early afternoon show.  I wonder how the timing of the sets will be spread out, since there are enough acts for an afternoon set, an evening opener, a headliner, and a late night set every night.

I figured toots is getting up there in age so maybe he'd do a earlier show. Last time he came To my home town someone nailed him with a bottle of vodka.

Quote from: piton87 on Oct 04, 2017, 02:13 PM
I figured toots is getting up there in age so maybe he'd do a earlier show. Last time he came To my home town someone nailed him with a bottle of vodka.

Yikes!!  I'd be good with a midday set though. 

Less than 4 months to One Big Holiday 4!!!!!!!!!

Okay - Just nearly had a minor heart attack.  Logged into JetBlue.com and saw that my connecting flight to Punta Cana from Fort Lauderdale was shown as Cancelled.  Turns out there had been a minor time change on the connecting flight, so the 'original' itinerary was cancelled, but the new itinerary was still valid.  So, for anyone connecting to Punta Cana on JetBlue on March 1, flight 173, just know that Cancelled = new flight time.

So, I booked OBH for me and the hubby as a surprise Christmas/wedding gift/honeymoon.

And now, I finally get to spill the beans in less than a month (fingers crossed he can get the couple days off he needs)...any thoughts on a creative/cool way to tell him he finally gets to go?

I was hoping for something small that he could unwrap since just saying, "Hey guess what, I booked OBH" seems a little anti-climactic. Also, I spent oodles, as you all know, so the little reveal can't be too extravagant.

Quote from: BWE on Nov 27, 2017, 06:28 PM
So, I booked OBH for me and the hubby as a surprise Christmas/wedding gift/honeymoon.

And now, I finally get to spill the beans in less than a month (fingers crossed he can get the couple days off he needs)...any thoughts on a creative/cool way to tell him he finally gets to go?

I was hoping for something small that he could unwrap since just saying, "Hey guess what, I booked OBH" seems a little anti-climactic. Also, I spent oodles, as you all know, so the little reveal can't be too extravagant.

Maybe have him open up a box full of sand, with the band names sprinkled in amongst the sand and maybe some beer bottle caps?

By the way - you've pulled this off, you are AWESOME!!!!

Quote from: sillyboob on Nov 27, 2017, 07:25 PM

Quote from: BWE on Nov 27, 2017, 06:28 PM
So, I booked OBH for me and the hubby as a surprise Christmas/wedding gift/honeymoon.

And now, I finally get to spill the beans in less than a month (fingers crossed he can get the couple days off he needs)...any thoughts on a creative/cool way to tell him he finally gets to go?

I was hoping for something small that he could unwrap since just saying, "Hey guess what, I booked OBH" seems a little anti-climactic. Also, I spent oodles, as you all know, so the little reveal can't be too extravagant.

Maybe have him open up a box full of sand, with the band names sprinkled in amongst the sand and maybe some beer bottle caps?

By the way - you've pulled this off, you are AWESOME!!!!

Good call sillyboob. Maybe playing One Big Holiday as background music too.

So cool BWE, sounds like he has a gem in you, hope to meet you two in the DR :beer:

Great ideas, sillyboob and rkwedge -- maybe I'll get crafty and do one of those ornaments you can fill like a terrarium with the sand, song, and bottle caps. I'll report back on how long it takes to sink in. :rolleyes:

Quote from: BWE on Nov 27, 2017, 06:28 PM
So, I booked OBH for me and the hubby as a surprise Christmas/wedding gift/honeymoon.

And now, I finally get to spill the beans in less than a month (fingers crossed he can get the couple days off he needs)...any thoughts on a creative/cool way to tell him he finally gets to go?

I was hoping for something small that he could unwrap since just saying, "Hey guess what, I booked OBH" seems a little anti-climactic. Also, I spent oodles, as you all know, so the little reveal can't be too extravagant.

what a lucky man

Quote from: BWE on Nov 28, 2017, 05:32 AM
Great ideas, sillyboob and rkwedge -- maybe I'll get crafty and do one of those ornaments you can fill like a terrarium with the sand, song, and bottle caps. I'll report back on how long it takes to sink in. :rolleyes:

Awesome. Can't wait to hear how it goes!

Schedule is up

confirmed main stage AND beach stage!!!!!  :evil:

Friday 3/2
Broken Social Scene  7:00p-8:30 MS
MMJ 9:15 MS
Preservation Jazz Hall Band 12:30-2:00 BS

Saturday 3/3
Toots and the Maytals 4:00-5:30 BS
Spoon 7:00-8:30 MS
MMJ 9:15 MS
Patrick Hallahan & David Givan DJ set 12:30-2:30 BS

Sunday 3/4
Hurray for the Riff Raff 4-5:15 BS
Sylvan Esso  8:15-9:30 MS
Portugal the Man 10:15-11:45 MS
Moon Taxi 1230-2 BS
Britt Daniel DJ Set 1-2 ET

Monday 3/5
Preservation Jazz Hall Band 4:00-5:30 BS
Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats 7:15-8:30  MS
MMJ 9:15 MS
J Roddy Walston and the Business 12:30-2 BS
Made of Oak 1-230 ET

Hell yeah PHJB there the whole time, they go so well with MMJ, I wish they were just part of MMJ

Pumped. I'll have to pace myself for J Roddy.

Comic Con theme night.

Quote from: Cameron on Dec 07, 2017, 04:20 PM
Pumped. I'll have to pace myself for J Roddy.

Comic Con theme night.

Definitely pace yourself.  Getting through Deer Tick's late night set on the last night this year was tough!

so i assume the "main stage" is the big courtyard, middle of the map? therefore assuming this means MMJ will not be playing on the beach.

Quote from: slappymoe on Dec 07, 2017, 05:38 PM
so i assume the "main stage" is the big courtyard, middle of the map? therefore assuming this means MMJ will not be playing on the beach.

From what I've read, that big courtyard is Woodstock Plaza, where the Main Stage will be.

That would be a nice bonus for people to get concert courtyard by accident.

Quote from: DayDrinkin on Dec 08, 2017, 02:07 PM
That would be a nice bonus for people to get concert courtyard by accident.

That thought crossed my mind to, here's hoping! :beer:

Quote from: rkwedge on Dec 08, 2017, 02:22 PM

Quote from: DayDrinkin on Dec 08, 2017, 02:07 PM
That would be a nice bonus for people to get concert courtyard by accident.

That thought crossed my mind to, here's hoping! :beer:

Definitely.  How cool would that be!

10 weeks  :beer:

Holy shit... did not realize it was so close!!!

Quote from: slappymoe on Dec 22, 2017, 10:31 PM
10 weeks  :beer:

Getting pumped. We were looking at all the restaurant menus last night. Ha.

Sillyboob & rkwedge,

I finally told hubby. I put some sand in a jar with some little cutouts (a 🦀, a 🍺 and a beach towel) and then when he pulled them out, there were tags underneath that said one, big, and holiday.

He figured it out by "big" and at first gave me sh*t because we have very expensive wedding to pay for but he got over it and started checking out the resort and the schedule already. 😜

Quote from: BWE on Dec 25, 2017, 11:04 PM
Sillyboob & rkwedge,

I finally told hubby. I put some sand in a jar with some little cutouts (a 🦀, a 🍺 and a beach towel) and then when he pulled them out, there were tags underneath that said one, big, and holiday.

He figured it out by "big" and at first gave me sh*t because we have very expensive wedding to pay for but he got over it and started checking out the resort and the schedule already. 😜

Very nice. You won't regret it :thumbsup: I'm going to the NYE shows this weekend but still can't wait for the warm sandy beaches of OBH4. See you two there  :beer:

Schedule is out!!!!  http://mmjonebigholiday.com/schedule

Quick run down

Day one
BSS>MMJ on main stage. PHJB late night on beach stage.

Day 2
Toots afternoon set on beach stage  Then Spoon>MMJ on main stage. Patrick DJ set late night on beach.

Day 3
Hooray for Riff Raff afternoon on beach. Then Sylvan Esso>PTM on main. Then Moon Taxi on beach stage late night. Britt Daniel DJ set also late night and opposing MT on the eclipse terrace.

Day 4
PHJB on beach in the afternoon. Then Nathaniel Rateliff>MMJ on main stage. J Roddy Walston and the Business closing it down late night on the beach. Made of Oak also opposing latenught on eclipse terrace.

My take. 1st 2 days are perfect. Love that BSS and Spoon are setting up the Jacket and PHJB on the beach will be a swinging comedown. Must pace myself day 1. Toots afternoon set should be sweet. Any Toots recommendations?

Need some help on day 3. Sylvan is a snoozer live (JMHO), not too familiar with Portugal the Man and totally ignorant on Riff Raff.

Love J Roddy but haven't heard any Nathaniel Rateliff.  I also expect a Jim appearance for PHJBs beach set. J Roddy will burn it down to close.

Overall, I'm pumped!!!

Quote from: piton87 on Dec 07, 2017, 04:17 PM
Friday 3/2
Broken Social Scene  7:00p-8:30 MS
MMJ 9:15 MS
Preservation Jazz Hall Band 12:30-2:00 BS

Saturday 3/3
Toots and the Maytals 4:00-5:30 BS
Spoon 7:00-8:30 MS
MMJ 9:15 MS
Patrick Hallahan & David Givan DJ set 12:30-2:30 BS

Sunday 3/4
Hurray for the Riff Raff 4-5:15 BS
Sylvan Esso  8:15-9:30 MS
Portugal the Man 10:15-11:45 MS
Moon Taxi 1230-2 BS
Britt Daniel DJ Set 1-2 ET

Monday 3/5
Preservation Jazz Hall Band 4:00-5:30 BS
Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats 7:15-8:30  MS
MMJ 9:15 MS
J Roddy Walston and the Business 12:30-2 BS
Made of Oak 1-230 ET

Piton87 did a nice job of daily breakdown with times

J Roddy will tear it down. Wish we had him earlier in the trip than Monday night.

Piton87 did a nice job of daily breakdown with times
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Lol. Where have I been for the month of December. I even check these boards regularly!!  Could have saved considerable time typing all that sh*t out! :)

Still would appreciate recommendations on rateliff, PTM and Toots.

Nathaniel Ratliff and the Nigh Sweats are great. Really high energy I saw them last summer i think? Ive seen J Roddy a bunch of times and Im sure he will tear it down. I am bummed to hear Sylvan Esso is a snoozer but can see where youre coming from. Moon Taxi posted theyll play as long as they will let them. I know last year Deertick went off stage early I think John was super drunk and maybe a drum broke.  Super stoked to be going this year this is really a dream line up for me.

Portugal. The Man absolutely KILLS it live! Only band I've seen that can come close to jackets live energy.

Quote from: Emb1528 on Dec 27, 2017, 11:27 PM
J Roddy will tear it down. Wish we had him earlier in the trip than Monday night.

Agree with this 100%.  He'll close it out nice, but man, it will take some stamina to get there!

Quote from: piton87 on Dec 28, 2017, 08:57 AM
Nathaniel Ratliff and the Nigh Sweats are great. Really high energy I saw them last summer i think? Ive seen J Roddy a bunch of times and Im sure he will tear it down. I am bummed to hear Sylvan Esso is a snoozer but can see where youre coming from. Moon Taxi posted theyll play as long as they will let them. I know last year Deertick went off stage early I think John was super drunk and maybe a drum broke.  Super stoked to be going this year this is really a dream line up for me.

About Deer Tick last year - I remember their drums falling apart or something.  They did have an issue.  And John was drunk fo sho!

I love Sylvan Esso live. After mmj and j Roddy they're next on my list of excitement level for the week.

Quote from: Emb1528 on Dec 27, 2017, 11:27 PM
J Roddy will tear it down. Wish we had him earlier in the trip than Monday night.

Feel the same way about J Roddy and Moontaxi. Wish they were openers or day sets. It's a marathon not a sprint will be our mantra.

my alarm goes off every weekday at 4:10am.  if i want a decent night's sleep, i'm in bed by 9 or so.

it's impossible to adjust in just a few days, i never could stay up for any late-night shows at OBH2 or 3.  also wish j roddy was slotted somewhere other than last show, last day.  gonna be a challenge to see his set.

Only 2 months to go!

Quote from: slappymoe on Dec 30, 2017, 12:40 PM
my alarm goes off every weekday at 4:10am.  if i want a decent night's sleep, i'm in bed by 9 or so.

it's impossible to adjust in just a few days, i never could stay up for any late-night shows at OBH2 or 3.  also wish j roddy was slotted somewhere other than last show, last day.  gonna be a challenge to see his set.

Naps, 5 Hour Energy shots, and rallying are my suggestions to get through the late nights!  But I feel you, definitely.  Staying alive for J Roddy is going to be tough!!

Now that the NYE run is over, it is time to focus our attention to the next big thing, only two months to the day, away - ONE BIG HOLIDAY 2018, in a new destination, with a real beachfront (with a stage)!!!

Some interesting reading about the setlists for the NYE run. I'm experiencing those shows today via the internet (and remembering some of the covers from OBH 2017).  The one thing I'm going to say on the subject of cover songs at OBH 2018, I'm hoping that night 4 gets a set heavy with MMJ songs, maybe a cover song or two early in the set.  I'm a huge fan of the covers that MMJ does, but I'd like to see them end OBH 2018 with just a powerhouse set of My Morning Jacket.  It's why we spend thousands of dollars and fly many many miles to see the band.  Bring the songs we love to hear and dance to and sing along with.  The covers are great, but the originals are where our collective hearts are!!!

Pumped for OBH4. Anyone know who controls the Facebook group. Sent request just waiting on an addition. This will be a first OBH for me and my buddy but by no means our first Jacket shows, or festival experience. How would the experience compare to say Bonnaroo or The Hang Out?

Quote from: GTGUGriff on Jan 04, 2018, 11:55 AM
Pumped for OBH4. Anyone know who controls the Facebook group. Sent request just waiting on an addition. This will be a first OBH for me and my buddy but by no means our first Jacket shows, or festival experience. How would the experience compare to say Bonnaroo or The Hang Out?

Welcome GTG!  I can only compare OBH to a few Coachella trips, but OBH 2 & 3 spoiled me to the point that I don't want to do regular festivals anymore.  I'd much rather do a beautiful tropical destination, a small crowd, many options for food and drink, waiters bringing drinks through the crowd, the ocean by day, music by night, and room service to start it all of the next day.

GTG its ruins you for festivals. 24 Hour room service. Drinks on demand. I woke up around 11 each day grabbed breakfast to a quick nap then headed to the pool or beach. It was paradise during the day. Then I was reminded "oh yeah were seeing MMJ tonight. This line up is incredible. Everyone is super friendly and there to have a good time. So much fun.

Quote from: sillyboob on Jan 04, 2018, 12:16 PM

Quote from: GTGUGriff on Jan 04, 2018, 11:55 AM
Pumped for OBH4. Anyone know who controls the Facebook group. Sent request just waiting on an addition. This will be a first OBH for me and my buddy but by no means our first Jacket shows, or festival experience. How would the experience compare to say Bonnaroo or The Hang Out?

Welcome GTG!  I can only compare OBH to a few Coachella trips, but OBH 2 & 3 spoiled me to the point that I don't want to do regular festivals anymore.  I'd much rather do a beautiful tropical destination, a small crowd, many options for food and drink, waiters bringing drinks through the crowd, the ocean by day, music by night, and room service to start it all of the next day.

There's also a lot to be said about the vibe at OBH, everybody there for the same band. The love for each other is something I've never really experienced elsewhere. It's the best! Only 57 more Days :cheesy:

Quote from: rkwedge on Jan 04, 2018, 12:40 PM

Quote from: sillyboob on Jan 04, 2018, 12:16 PM

Quote from: GTGUGriff on Jan 04, 2018, 11:55 AM
Pumped for OBH4. Anyone know who controls the Facebook group. Sent request just waiting on an addition. This will be a first OBH for me and my buddy but by no means our first Jacket shows, or festival experience. How would the experience compare to say Bonnaroo or The Hang Out?

Welcome GTG!  I can only compare OBH to a few Coachella trips, but OBH 2 & 3 spoiled me to the point that I don't want to do regular festivals anymore.  I'd much rather do a beautiful tropical destination, a small crowd, many options for food and drink, waiters bringing drinks through the crowd, the ocean by day, music by night, and room service to start it all of the next day.

There's also a lot to be said about the vibe at OBH, everybody there for the same band. The love for each other is something I've never really experienced elsewhere. It's the best! Only 57 more Days :cheesy:

Great to hear. Have talked about going in years past but never pulled the trigger. Super Stoked to get down there and kick it for a few days. Got an extra days added because after seeing Monday night line up Im not sure I could leave early Tuesday morning. Almost need a day to come down off that line-up. Been a long time Jacket fan so this just makes sense.

Quote from: GTGUGriff on Jan 04, 2018, 12:58 PM

Quote from: rkwedge on Jan 04, 2018, 12:40 PM

Quote from: sillyboob on Jan 04, 2018, 12:16 PM

Quote from: GTGUGriff on Jan 04, 2018, 11:55 AM
Pumped for OBH4. Anyone know who controls the Facebook group. Sent request just waiting on an addition. This will be a first OBH for me and my buddy but by no means our first Jacket shows, or festival experience. How would the experience compare to say Bonnaroo or The Hang Out?

Welcome GTG!  I can only compare OBH to a few Coachella trips, but OBH 2 & 3 spoiled me to the point that I don't want to do regular festivals anymore.  I'd much rather do a beautiful tropical destination, a small crowd, many options for food and drink, waiters bringing drinks through the crowd, the ocean by day, music by night, and room service to start it all of the next day.

There's also a lot to be said about the vibe at OBH, everybody there for the same band. The love for each other is something I've never really experienced elsewhere. It's the best! Only 57 more Days :cheesy:

Great to hear. Have talked about going in years past but never pulled the trigger. Super Stoked to get down there and kick it for a few days. Got an extra days added because after seeing Monday night line up Im not sure I could leave early Tuesday morning. Almost need a day to come down off that line-up. Been a long time Jacket fan so this just makes sense.

I've done the extra day at the end of OBH 2 & 3 and it definitely helps.  But there's a weird vibe being at the resort as everyone leaves.  Seeing how our flight to the west coast gets us in at around 10pm Tuesday night, we already have to take a vacation day on Wednesday just to recover.  We are getting in a day early though this year, and like everyone, we can't wait!!!

7

Oops, make that

8

 :cheesy:
Booked our flights, better late than never!
:drum: :drum: :drum: :drum: :drum: :drum:

I would love to show up a day or 2 early to chill. The friend I'm sharing a room with will be showing up the day of though (they require double occupancy for extra days as well). If anyone else is in a similar situation, and would like to split a room, let me know. I'm a 35 y/o easy going dude. Looking forward to a great trip!

Does any one know about the Dominican Republic Touris Card? Apparently we need one of these ($10) I was wondering if it's best to get it now online or wait until we get there and get it at the airport. Any information appreciated  :thumbsup:

Quote from: rkwedge on Jan 11, 2018, 08:11 PM
Does any one know about the Dominican Republic Touris Card? Apparently we need one of these ($10) I was wondering if it's best to get it now online or wait until we get there and get it at the airport. Any information appreciated  :thumbsup:

Interesting. Good catch. Looked into it a little and it looks like they'll issue your tourist card at immigrations when you arrive (cash of course). Would love to hear what others have experienced. Looks like there is typically a departure tax ($20) as well, but they mentioned that it is typically included in your airfare. Check your departing flight information.

Quote from: rkwedge on Jan 11, 2018, 08:11 PM
Does any one know about the Dominican Republic Touris Card? Apparently we need one of these ($10) I was wondering if it’s best to get it now online or wait until we get there and get it at the airport. Any information appreciated  :thumbsup:

been reading reviews of the punta cana airport.  pretty much every one says it's better to buy your $10 tourist card online.  if you wait until you get there, it's just one more line you'll have to wait in.

7!

Quote from: slappymoe on Jan 12, 2018, 05:14 AM

Quote from: rkwedge on Jan 11, 2018, 08:11 PM
Does any one know about the Dominican Republic Touris Card? Apparently we need one of these ($10) I was wondering if it's best to get it now online or wait until we get there and get it at the airport. Any information appreciated  :thumbsup:

been reading reviews of the punta cana airport.  pretty much every one says it's better to buy your $10 tourist card online.  if you wait until you get there, it's just one more line you'll have to wait in.

7!

That was what I was thinking myself, another line.  You made my mind up, thanks Slappymoe!   7 indeed  :cheesy:

link to buy?

nevermind.  found it.

https://www.dgii.gov.do/TturistaWeb/Order-en

sitting here watching the freezing rain coat the trees in my front yard with a nice glaze of ice.  good time to visit the hard rock punta cana webcam and daydream of warm tropical breezes and cool tropical drinks :beer:

https://www.hardrockhotelpuntacana.com/webcam.htm

Quote from: slappymoe on Jan 12, 2018, 12:29 PM
sitting here watching the freezing rain coat the trees in my front yard with a nice glaze of ice.  good time to visit the hard rock punta cana webcam and daydream of warm tropical breezes and cool tropical drinks :beer:

https://www.hardrockhotelpuntacana.com/webcam.htm

10 below here today, I needed that....

6

Anyone having any luck booking stuff using the link on the site? I didn't get confirmation so I emailed the guy they suggest emailing and still didn't get a response.

Quote from: BWE on Jan 25, 2018, 11:07 PM
Anyone having any luck booking stuff using the link on the site? I didn't get confirmation so I emailed the guy they suggest emailing and still didn't get a response.

Ditto for me too. Trying to book a tee time.
5 weeks  :thumbsup:

We are having no luck on booking anything.  Disappointed in the communication and booking

5 weeks away. Woot woot

All,

Seems to be some misinformation out there about rented golf carts. They are not allowed at the event in any capacity what so ever. I dont post on FB just look over the posts so maybe someone let people know on those groups.

Less than a month. Thank god February is a short month! Can't wait any longer.

4 weeks. Woot woot

Have fun everyone! Can't wait to read all about it! Safe travels.

yer pal,

JNP

What's on everyone's packing list?

Quote from: MMJTX on Feb 06, 2018, 11:29 AM
What's on everyone's packing list?

One thing I find a must is a Hydro flask. Drinks warm pretty fast in a plastic cup down there and these things keep them cold for hours. Beach and water toys, floaty, lots of $1s for tipping, balcony decorations.....

Can't wait  :thumbsup:

LSD

Quote from: Osistheones on Feb 06, 2018, 12:28 PM
LSD

that isn't included?  pay $1800 and you still have to bring your own?

When do they release the excursion list?

Definitely bringing my big yeti cup.

Quote from: slappymoe on Feb 06, 2018, 12:48 PM

Quote from: Osistheones on Feb 06, 2018, 12:28 PM
LSD

that isn't included?  pay $1800 and you still have to bring your own?

I call bogus on the all-inclusive then!

Quote from: sillyboob on Feb 06, 2018, 07:34 PM

Quote from: slappymoe on Feb 06, 2018, 12:48 PM

Quote from: Osistheones on Feb 06, 2018, 12:28 PM
LSD

that isn't included?  pay $1800 and you still have to bring your own?

I call bogus on the all-inclusive then!

vee have zee papers

whats the availability of things like that?

oh big cup for sure  yeti or a tervis or a bubba keg

Quote from: GTGUGriff on Feb 07, 2018, 12:33 PM
whats the availability of things like that?

oh big cup for sure  yeti or a tervis or a bubba keg

I'm on the fence about bringing down my Yeti.  Sure, it keeps things cold for hours, but do you want to hold onto it all night long, during the concerts?  Waiters come around through the crowd with trays of drinks, so getting a refreshing beverage is a pretty easy thing to do.  Plus they have like 5 bars set up around the back of the stage area.

Quote from: Cameron on Feb 06, 2018, 01:25 PM
When do they release the excursion list?

you may already know this, but assuming they do things the same as they did in mexico......

the hard rock offers excursions of their own.   you can use resort credits for these.

https://www.hardrockhotelpuntacana.com/area-attractions.htm

the excursions offered thru OBH, whenever they get announced, will cost extra $$.

All,

Don't know if anyone would be interested in these but I ordered 6 of them for the group Im going with and now am being told they're "too political." I though they were pretty funny but maybe that's just me. If anyone is interested in them they're 6 bucks at cost just grab me in DR Ill be wearing one.

https://imgur.com/ypPyp4v

Quote from: sillyboob on Feb 07, 2018, 01:55 PM

Quote from: GTGUGriff on Feb 07, 2018, 12:33 PM
whats the availability of things like that?

oh big cup for sure  yeti or a tervis or a bubba keg

I'm on the fence about bringing down my Yeti.  Sure, it keeps things cold for hours, but do you want to hold onto it all night long, during the concerts?  Waiters come around through the crowd with trays of drinks, so getting a refreshing beverage is a pretty easy thing to do.  Plus they have like 5 bars set up around the back of the stage area.

As someone already mentioned, the hydro flask is the way to go. Doesn't keep things as cold as long as a yeti, but it has a hook on the handle to hook you finger in when carrying it, it's a screw top so you don't have to worry about spillage, and its easy to grip. Every picture you see of me during the actual shows, I have my arms raised with a hydro in one hand.

Plus, once the bartenders get to know you during the day, they are more than happy to fill up your hydro flask during the day at the pool bars.

Quote from: slappymoe on Feb 08, 2018, 10:30 AM

Quote from: Cameron on Feb 06, 2018, 01:25 PM
When do they release the excursion list?

you may already know this, but assuming they do things the same as they did in mexico......

the hard rock offers excursions of their own.   you can use resort credits for these.

https://www.hardrockhotelpuntacana.com/area-attractions.htm

the excursions offered thru OBH, whenever they get announced, will cost extra $$.

Thanks, man!

Quote from: piton87 on Feb 08, 2018, 01:36 PM
All,

Don't know if anyone would be interested in these but I ordered 6 of them for the group Im going with and now am being told they're "too political." I though they were pretty funny but maybe that's just me. If anyone is interested in them they're 6 bucks at cost just grab me in DR Ill be wearing one.

https://imgur.com/ypPyp4v

Interested! Sent you a message...

3!

Quote from: slappymoe on Feb 09, 2018, 07:41 AM
3!

Excitement level building  :cool:

3 weeks!!! Triple woot!

Whats the reefer situation? Generally tolerated?

Dude...like totally

LETS HOPE EVERYONES STONED!!!!!! EVERYBODY LETS GET STONED!!!!

Quote from: Lonndown27 on Feb 15, 2018, 05:33 PM
LETS HOPE EVERYONES STONED!!!!!! EVERYBODY LETS GET STONED!!!!

Yeah - what he said!

Quote from: Lonndown27 on Feb 15, 2018, 05:33 PM
LETS HOPE EVERYONES STONED!!!!!! EVERYBODY LETS GET STONED!!!!

I could be wrong, but didn't we get that at OBH1?

Quote from: dr_trousers on Feb 15, 2018, 07:43 PM

Quote from: Lonndown27 on Feb 15, 2018, 05:33 PM
LETS HOPE EVERYONES STONED!!!!!! EVERYBODY LETS GET STONED!!!!

I could be wrong, but didn't we get that at OBH1?

I think it was #2

and speaking of 2.....

2 weeks :beer:

Quote from: slappymoe on Feb 16, 2018, 04:50 AM

Quote from: dr_trousers on Feb 15, 2018, 07:43 PM

Quote from: Lonndown27 on Feb 15, 2018, 05:33 PM
LETS HOPE EVERYONES STONED!!!!!! EVERYBODY LETS GET STONED!!!!

I could be wrong, but didn't we get that at OBH1?

I think it was #2

yes, the OBH2 closer aka shitshow with 20 musicians on stage - this was shortly after Conor spit on us and then jumped onto a bunch of people

Quote from: millerjustin on Feb 16, 2018, 10:27 AM

Quote from: slappymoe on Feb 16, 2018, 04:50 AM

Quote from: dr_trousers on Feb 15, 2018, 07:43 PM

Quote from: Lonndown27 on Feb 15, 2018, 05:33 PM
LETS HOPE EVERYONES STONED!!!!!! EVERYBODY LETS GET STONED!!!!

This is my first one but this sounds like a really really good time. Damn 2 weeks can't move fast enough
I could be wrong, but didn't we get that at OBH1?

I think it was #2

yes, the OBH2 closer aka shitshow with 20 musicians on stage - this was shortly after Conor spit on us and then jumped onto a bunch of people

I had seen an earlier announcement about a Punta Cana-Con theme night but didn't see it anywhere on the schedule.  Does anyone know which night it will be?  Getting SO excited!

What's the included drinks at a place like this spirits wise? Well, middle of the road brand name (absolutes, captain morgan ), or can you drink top shelf ?

Also are the casinos there 24 hours and can you gamble in US dollars or is it local currency?

Thanks!

Usually middle shelf. But definitely ask, they sometimes have alternatives that aren't conspicuous.

In Cancun, they had some decent rum, but bourbon and vodka selections left a lot to be desired.

I'd imagine the casinos take debit cards but I have no personal experience.

OBH excursions have finally been announced.

http://mmjonebigholiday.com/excursions/

Woot woot, less than 2 weeks

Quote from: piton87 on Feb 08, 2018, 01:36 PM
All,

Don't know if anyone would be interested in these but I ordered 6 of them for the group Im going with and now am being told they're "too political." I though they were pretty funny but maybe that's just me. If anyone is interested in them they're 6 bucks at cost just grab me in DR Ill be wearing one.

https://imgur.com/ypPyp4v

If your group thinks those hats are too political I'm guessing they aren't gonna love the shirts I got printed up for OBH...

Earplugs or no earplugs?  I'll always wear them inside, 50/50 for outdoor shows

I'd say no on the ear plugs outside, unless you plan to be directly in front of the speakers. The levels should be comfortable.

Quote from: tmz on Feb 19, 2018, 06:33 PM
I'd say no on the ear plugs outside, unless you plan to be directly in front of the speakers. The levels should be comfortable.

no earplugs!!!! Ryan is the best soundman in the biz, he knows what hes doing. The sound has always been ridiculous at a Jacket show. You could film the whole show on a Sprint phone from 2006 underwater and it would still be a B+ sounding bootleg because of how damn good their FOH is.

WE NEED MORE JACKET!!!! i cannot wait for these shows!!! wish i was going!!! next time for sure!

Quote from: tmz on Feb 19, 2018, 06:33 PM
I'd say no on the ear plugs outside, unless you plan to be directly in front of the speakers. The levels should be comfortable.

agreed - unless you're on the rail and right under one of the stacks, you should be good.  I was Jim side rail OBH2 and got ear raped (in a good way), but ears were ringing for days afterward

And 1  :beer: :cheesy: :drum:

Quote from: GTGUGriff on Feb 12, 2018, 10:16 AM
Whats the reefer situation? Generally tolerated?

yikes! judging from the e-mail we got yesterday, I'd think long and hard about trying to bring any party favors.  talk about scared straight! :shocked:

The Dominican Republic may seem quite lax on many things compared to America, but drugs are certainly not one of them. If you want to avoid spending time in extremely nasty Dominican jails with very little hope for bail, it is strongly advised that you do not bring, buy, sell, or consume illicit drugs in the Dominican Republic. Even small quantities can lead to big trouble. Certain substances may be legal in the state where you live but that does not mean you can travel internationally with them. The Dominican Republic does not recognize your medical card as a valid document.

The DNCD (Dominican Drug Enforcement Agency) has increased its efforts to clamp down on illegal substances with several recent examples of successful operations. Seizures at ports and airports around the Dominican Republic have increased and included a high number of foreigners, including United States citizens.

I had no intention of trying to bring anything with me to be honest. Ive been to the DR before and off the resorts you could make said purchases but it was umm...reminiscent of mid 90s press. Wasn't sure how much in the past it had been prevalent. Though honestly I remember zero security at the Punta Cana airport coming in. Leaving was only marginally more secure. 

Quote from: GTGUGriff on Feb 23, 2018, 09:48 AM
I had no intention of trying to bring anything with me to be honest.   

I have been doing the risk/reward thing in my head for months. on both trips to mexico, we got to the resort and thought, "damn, it would have been easy!"

better safe than very, very sorry, I guess.

Quote from: rkwedge on Feb 23, 2018, 12:20 AM
And 1  :beer: :cheesy: :drum:

Right on!!

now's about the time where I need to stop looking at this site for a couple of weeks.  :cry:

Have fun folks!

Quote from: walterfredo on Feb 23, 2018, 11:32 AM
now's about the time where I need to stop looking at this site for a couple of weeks.  :cry:

Have fun folks!

Ditto, but I'll be looking at this site anyway hoping for updates.  I've been listening to Fly Like The Wind (probably my favorite concert opener I have ever seen) and other covers/collaborations from 1 and 2 wondering what MMJ will surprise everyone with this year. 

The boys opening OBH2 with 'Ride Like The Wind' was so epic!!  It was my first true MMJ show (seen them on Americarama a couple years before), but the combination of Mexico, the warm breeze blowing the stage smoke everywhere, rocking out to Christopher Cross (Christopher Cross!!), the awesome opening set by The War On Drugs, man it was just soooooo perfect!!!  Not to mention there were still three more nights of music to come!!

Safe travels to all making the pilgrimage to DR. Can't wait to see all your smiling faces down there. This will be yet another mind blowing fun trip. I think the boys are gonna bring it since they will be taking a break for a bit.

with Jim's last Instagram post, i'm dreaming of them actually opening up OBH4 with Sam Cooke's "Good Times Roll".  would be absolutely perfect

Quote from: sillyboob on Feb 26, 2018, 03:28 PM
The boys opening OBH2 with 'Ride Like The Wind' was so epic!!  It was my first true MMJ show (seen them on Americarama a couple years before), but the combination of Mexico, the warm breeze blowing the stage smoke everywhere, rocking out to Christopher Cross (Christopher Cross!!), the awesome opening set by The War On Drugs, man it was just soooooo perfect!!!  Not to mention there were still three more nights of music to come!!

All so true.  That's crazy that was your first "true" show.  What an experience and strong precedent.  But you never know, MMJ could top it.

Correct....Ride... not Fly.  I always change it to fly and often sing it fly for some reason.  I totally dug that song in the 80s.

Hope everyone has an incredible time! I will be checking here hoping for some details.

Has anyone on here signed up for the OBH Golf Tournament? I haven't received any confirmation from Hard Rock yet and just wondering if anyone else has..

Quote from: rab7607 on Feb 28, 2018, 08:02 AM
Has anyone on here signed up for the OBH Golf Tournament? I haven't received any confirmation from Hard Rock yet and just wondering if anyone else has..

we considered it, but it starts so early. that and the extra $50 made it a no-go.  gonna head out on our own one afternoon.

would love to get some reviews of the punta cana airport experience from any early-arrivers today or tomorrow (assuming anyone cares about this message board once they're down there). we'll be cutting it close Friday, hope it doesn't take more than an hour to get out of there and onto the shuttle.

I have been searching airport info on a different sight and the WSP folks all say its a breeze and fairly quick and painless process.

They want to get us in quickly so we start spending money!

Quote from: Bulldog on Feb 28, 2018, 04:58 PM
I have been searching airport info on a different sight and the WSP folks all say its a breeze and fairly quick and painless process.

i just found that discussion....valuable information indeed.

Quote from: slappymoe on Feb 28, 2018, 08:23 PM

Quote from: Bulldog on Feb 28, 2018, 04:58 PM
I have been searching airport info on a different sight and the WSP folks all say its a breeze and fairly quick and painless process.

i just found that discussion....valuable information indeed.

Any additional info you could pass along?

Disclaimer- this is not legal advice, but we got in this afternoon and had I brought anything I didn't want someone to see in personal use quantities, it would not have been difficult at all if some common sense was applied.  Customs was a breeze and people are generally very friendly.  Much less of a cluster than Mexico..

Quote from: sillyboob on Feb 28, 2018, 08:41 PM

Quote from: slappymoe on Feb 28, 2018, 08:23 PM

Quote from: Bulldog on Feb 28, 2018, 04:58 PM
I have been searching airport info on a different sight and the WSP folks all say its a breeze and fairly quick and painless process.

i just found that discussion....valuable information indeed.

Any additional info you could pass along?

I think mdgsolo's post pretty much sums it up. much appreciated.

Anyone else flying out of JFK tomorrow or any of the other 2 NY/NJ airports. Weather is gonna be pretty bad heavy rain and wind beggining to get nervous that flights are gonna be delayed

Quote from: hendo9591 on Mar 01, 2018, 07:16 AM
Anyone else flying out of JFK tomorrow or any of the other 2 NY/NJ airports. Weather is gonna be pretty bad heavy rain and wind beggining to get nervous that flights are gonna be delayed

I'm flying out of Dulles near Washington DC tomorrow morning and am hearing the same weather warning. I'm definitely concerned but not much that can be done about it this late.

More like

Ride Against the Wind

Amirite? Fingers crossed.

Quote from: hendo9591 on Mar 01, 2018, 07:16 AM
Anyone else flying out of JFK tomorrow or any of the other 2 NY/NJ airports. Weather is gonna be pretty bad heavy rain and wind beggining to get nervous that flights are gonna be delayed

nervous that its gonna be delayed?

im crapping my pants that flights will be cancelled.

fingers crossed everyone.. i imagine that theres a good amount of us from the northeast who cant leave until friday...

They just finished sound checking, got there a little late but they checked You Wanna Freak Out, Day is Coming, Into the Woods and Thank You Too! May have missed a couple at the beginning.

Quote from: rab7607 on Mar 01, 2018, 05:56 PM
They just finished sound checking, got there a little late but they checked You Wanna Freak Out, Day is Coming, Into the Woods and Thank You Too! May have missed a couple at the beginning.

was just bout to post the Woods sighting!!!!

Damn just the thought of "Into the Woods" getting back into a rotation on their setlists make me exicted for these shows.....everyone enjoy that could make the trip!!!

CHIMMJFAN

Jim played guitar on Day is Coming soundcheck?! Mannn

So glad wanna freak out is back!!!!! I think thatbwould make a perfect opener and is one of my faves from circuital.

Just boarded the plane. See y'all soon!

Have a great time everyone and safe travels.  :beer:


I'm really looking forward to hearing what they open with to kick this off.

I hope the bad wind didn't cause problems for your travels hendo, ajiacs, and dexter.  This wind is terribly bad luck, but hopefully you're well on your way to the DR.

A bunch of us will be checking in and living vicariously thru you lucky folks at OBH. So please update if you have a moment.  Have a blast everyone!  Knowing how awesome it is, it's tough to be sitting this one out.

Night 1 - 3/2/2018 - Set List
(Just posting what comes up on the Facebook pages - don't know if I've missed any or not)

They Ran
The Bear
Nashville To Kentucky
Old September Blues

Opened with Heartbreakin Man. Playing Tenn Fire in order so far

Night 1 - 3/2/2018 - Set List
(Just posting what comes up on the Facebook pages - don't know if I've missed any or not)

Heartbrakin Man
They Ran
The Bear
Nashville To Kentucky
Old September Blues
If All Else Fails
It's About Twilight Now
Evelyn Is Not Real
War Begun

Night 1 - 3/2/2018 - Set List

Heartbrakin Man
They Ran
The Bear
Nashville To Kentucky
Old September Blues
If All Else Fails
It's About Twilight Now
Evelyn Is Not Real
War Begun
Picture of You
I Will Be There When You Die
The Dark
By My Car
Butch Cassidy
I Think I'm Going to Hell

Wow, so awesome.

Wowwwwww
What a treat!!!
TTF in its entirety!!!
I was already jealous of not being there, and now they play By My Car!!!
noooooooo  :cry:

Have fun everyone. If this is only a sign of what's to come... then you are all in for an extra special weekend  :thumbsup:

Hell on deck. Epic tune, sooooo good live. So jealous I'm not there. Enjoy everyone!!  Already epic

Wowza guys this is fantastic i had a feeling it would be something outrageous but now im flabbergasted. BY MY CAR BABY!!!!

Quote from: Lonndown27 on Mar 02, 2018, 09:38 PM
Wowza guys this is fantastic i had a feeling it would be something outrageous but now im flabbergasted. BY MY CAR BABY!!!!

Can't believe that just happened! super stoked for all you folks who are there!

Night 1 - 3/2/2018 - Set List

Heartbrakin Man
They Ran
The Bear
Nashville To Kentucky
Old September Blues
If All Else Fails
It's About Twilight Now
Evelyn Is Not Real
War Begun
Picture of You
I Will Be There When You Die
The Dark
By My Car
Butch Cassidy
I Think I'm Going to Hell

Break

At Dawn
Lowdown
The Way That He Sings
Death Is The Easy Way
Hopefully

No fuckinggggg wayyyyyyyy

If this whole thing ends with Only Memories Remain on night 3 the breakup rumors are gonna be insane.

This kind of thing is definitely a thing bands that are about to break up do.

Can we stop the breakup talk. It'll send me into a decade long depression.

Yea let's just enjoy the moment...
And pray that this is just what they were talking about when mentioning a New Live Album and possibly/hopefully Live DVD!!!!

Quote from: dookie shoot bandit on Mar 02, 2018, 10:22 PM
Yea let's just enjoy the moment...
And pray that this is just what they were talking when mentioning a New Live Album and possibly/hopefully Live DVD!!!!

This breakup talk is definitely spooking me but yeah this better be at least a livedownloads release! maybe they hold TTF for a 20th anniversary reissue next year or something

Quote from: AntEater on Mar 02, 2018, 10:13 PM
This kind of thing is definitely a thing bands that are about to break up do.

This is a thing a band does when they're in a stronger place than ever.

Quote from: CountSA on Mar 02, 2018, 10:24 PM

Quote from: AntEater on Mar 02, 2018, 10:13 PM
This kind of thing is definitely a thing bands that are about to break up do.

This is a thing a band does when they're in a stronger place than ever.

Im sticking with this positivity.
Good vibes all around

Quote from: Mr. White on Mar 02, 2018, 09:55 PM
Night 1 - 3/2/2018 - Set List

Heartbrakin Man
They Ran
The Bear
Nashville To Kentucky
Old September Blues
If All Else Fails
It's About Twilight Now
Evelyn Is Not Real
War Begun
Picture of You
I Will Be There When You Die
The Dark
By My Car
Butch Cassidy
I Think I'm Going to Hell

Break

At Dawn
Lowdown
The Way That He Sings
Death Is The Easy Way
Hopefully

Is this really fucking happening!! Such jolts of excitement and jealousy. Incredible though, this band can still pull out all the stops and surprise us all.  I know all you guys down there are appreciating this!

NOO FUCKIN WAY GUYS

Quote from: AntEater on Mar 02, 2018, 10:13 PM
This kind of thing is definitely a thing bands that are about to break up do.

Yeah cause Bruce and the E St.Band broke up after they started doing some albums at the end of the tour in 09!  Oh wait, they still did more album shows on the 2012 tour and a whole double album tour after that?  :shocked:

Shocked I tell ya, I'm shocked they haven't broken up after doing whole album shows.   :rolleyes:

I'm with Count on this and also  think it's more like Jim and the guys remembered how much fun T5 was, and decided to give their fans at OBH a real nice,unexpected treat.

I'd be surprised people down there aren't rioting bc they haven't played any covers yet.

Quote from: SplatSplatSplat on Mar 02, 2018, 10:46 PM
I'd be surprised people down there aren't rioting bc they haven't played any covers yet.

Haha, this is funny because it's true.  :grin:

I'm sure there are people down there not happy with the setlist and wondering WTF?   

They can't keep this up though right and end of the weekend with The Waterfall??

Quote from: ericm on Mar 02, 2018, 10:58 PM

Quote from: SplatSplatSplat on Mar 02, 2018, 10:46 PM

I'd be surprised people down there aren't rioting bc they haven't played any covers yet.

Haha, this is funny because it's true.  :grin:


I'm sure there are people down there not happy with the setlist and wondering WTF?   

The last few OBHs covers have comprised 1/4 of the total songs played. Why do you think I didn't want to go back? And they pull this shit. I had a feeling they would do this. Wish now I had that feeling when Tix went on sale as opposed to yesterday.

Quote from: Murph on Mar 02, 2018, 10:59 PM
They can't keep this up though right and end of the weekend with The Waterfall??

I imagine that after the waterfall they would finish it off with like a couple covers/ non album tracks like cobra/OBH again. i do kind of doubt they go all the way through everything though as much as it seems to be the case

Last update I see is Hopefully and on the footage on Facebook.
Did they close and end the night with Strangulation?

Quote from: jttouch2 on Mar 02, 2018, 11:05 PM

Quote from: Murph on Mar 02, 2018, 10:59 PM

They can't keep this up though right and end of the weekend with The Waterfall??

I imagine that after the waterfall they would finish it off with like a couple covers/ non album tracks like cobra/OBH again. i do kind of doubt they go all the way through everything though as much as it seems to be the case

I want to say no but 7 LPs in 9ish hours seems doable.

Quote from: SplatSplatSplat on Mar 02, 2018, 11:10 PM

Quote from: jttouch2 on Mar 02, 2018, 11:05 PM

Quote from: Murph on Mar 02, 2018, 10:59 PM

They can't keep this up though right and end of the weekend with The Waterfall??

I imagine that after the waterfall they would finish it off with like a couple covers/ non album tracks like cobra/OBH again. i do kind of doubt they go all the way through everything though as much as it seems to be the case

I want to say no but 7 LPs in 9ish hours seems doable.

Guess it depends if they try to sneak EU at the end of night 2, right? Then there's time for Circuital, waterfall and an encore on night 3.

Quote from: Sheets Of Clay on Mar 02, 2018, 11:13 PM

Quote from: SplatSplatSplat on Mar 02, 2018, 11:10 PM

Quote from: jttouch2 on Mar 02, 2018, 11:05 PM

Quote from: Murph on Mar 02, 2018, 10:59 PM

They can't keep this up though right and end of the weekend with The Waterfall??

I imagine that after the waterfall they would finish it off with like a couple covers/ non album tracks like cobra/OBH again. i do kind of doubt they go all the way through everything though as much as it seems to be the case

I want to say no but 7 LPs in 9ish hours seems doable.

Guess it depends if they try to sneak EU at the end of night 2, right? Then there's time for Circuital, waterfall and an encore on night 3.

I think they'd have to put EU in night 3. closing with One in the Same wouldnt work great and it gives Jim the off day to rest his voice after some major strain of 5 albums in 2 nights

No words for what I just witnessed....

Quote from: Bulldog on Mar 02, 2018, 11:16 PM
No words for what I just witnessed....

any encore or just strangulation closer?

Quote from: Bulldog on Mar 02, 2018, 11:16 PM
No words for what I just witnessed....

Mic Drop. Holy Fuck that was epic

Closer was PWW they reversed it and Strangulation

If this was their farewell itd be too hard to take...not like this...not in such form... you ALWAYS want the people you love to go out on top but on top with MMJ just means so much to offer.

Id say the chances of them breaking up in 2018 are 80/20 in favor of NOT.

They simply love what they do too much

I can see them taking a break until next year, which is their 20th anniversary more or less. As much of a live band as they are, I feel like they'd at least announce their last shows.

But maybe not. Life is weird.

If this was any other band I'd be worried there's no way they can top what I just saw, thankfully were talking about MMJ

weird question but did they use the If I Ruled the World intro track or the old Gideon-y one?

My Morning Jacket
One Big Holiday 4
Dominican Republic
Night 1 - March 2, 2018
Set 1 (most of it - missing Heartbreakin Man & They Ran)
The Bear
Nashville To Kentucky
Old September Blues
If All Else Fails
It's About Twilight Now
Evelyn Is Not Real
War Begun
Picture of You
I Will Be There When You Die
The Dark
By My Car
Butch Cassidy
I Think I'm Going to Hell
(Original Video by Matthew Lewis - Posted on the My Morning Jacket Fan Club page on Facebook)

My Morning Jacket
One Big Holiday 4
Dominican Republic
Night 1 - Set 2 (4 Songs Only)
Lowdown
The Way That He Sings
Death Is The Easy Way
Hopefully
(Video Recorded by Matthew Lewis - Posted to My Morning Jacket Fan Club on Facebook)

Think my ears and eyeballs still cannot beli eve what just happened. Guys, MMJ  practiced these songs. They weren't just thrown together. Many jams were interspersed. Strangulation was mind blowing. So so so so so heavy...and yet tender.

Thanks for updates and setlist and videos!!!!

Man I love these boys! 5 songs on my bucket list (Death, Picture of You, All Else Fails, By My Car and Butch Cassidy) can't wait to see the rest of the shows set lists.

CHIMMJFAN

Wow. That is one that I will regret not being there for.

Damn. The people wanted deep cuts and that's what they got. Great stuff boys! I will get my ass to OBH, one day. They aren't going anywhere.

If it goes like it seems it will, it will be absolutely amazing to hear every album cut start to finish. The only downside, especially being here to see it in person, would be the lack of spontaneity, which is what makes this band so great. Still, no complaints here and I'll be enjoying the ride

My guess is they switch it up now, and play songs from the remaining 5 albums with no repeats in the next 2 nights, without having to try and fit any songs from TTF or AD in there. They might end up playing their whole catalog, but this would help the element of surprise.

can we carry this breakup talk to another thread or something?

Quote from: parkervb on Mar 03, 2018, 08:38 AM
can we carry this breakup talk to another thread or something?

Or not at all

Quote from: dookie shoot bandit on Mar 03, 2018, 08:40 AM

Quote from: parkervb on Mar 03, 2018, 08:38 AM
can we carry this breakup talk to another thread or something?

Or not at all

even better.

Quote from: parkervb on Mar 03, 2018, 08:45 AM

Quote from: dookie shoot bandit on Mar 03, 2018, 08:40 AM

Quote from: parkervb on Mar 03, 2018, 08:38 AM
can we carry this breakup talk to another thread or something?

Or not at all

even better.

If you seen the boys last night you'd know these guys aren't going away. Too much love for one another. As far as surprises go, every song from every album, don't think it gets any more surprising then that.  :cool:

Just Because I Do was incredible. Played it somewhat similar to Early Morning Rebel, hammering the chords repeatedly,  also jammed the end with a piano shuffle section. Really hard to describe.

Also, prolly seen PWW a couple dozen times, last night was an all timer. The crowd was going nuts, belting out the lyrics with Jim.

Night 1 - 3/2/2018 - Complete Set List

Heartbrakin Man
They Ran
The Bear
Nashville To Kentucky
Old September Blues
If All Else Fails
It's About Twilight Now
Evelyn Is Not Real
War Begun
Picture of You
I Will Be There When You Die
The Dark
By My Car
Butch Cassidy
I Think I'm Going to Hell

Break

At Dawn
Lowdown
The Way That He Sings
Death Is The Easy Way
Hopefully
Lowdown
The Way That He Sings
Death Is The Easy Way
Hopefully
Bermuda Highway
Honest Man
Xmas Curtain
Just Because I Do
If It Smashes Down
I Needed It Most
Strangulation
Phone Went West

Quote from: rkwedge on Mar 02, 2018, 11:18 PM

Quote from: Bulldog on Mar 02, 2018, 11:16 PM
No words for what I just witnessed....

Mic Drop. Holy Fuck that was epic

Yes it was.  Yes it was.  :thumbsup:

I didn't even know till later it was the first two albums and a lot of folks around me didn't know half the songs but everyone was blown away nonetheless!!  I didn't hear any WTFs. It was magic and you didn't have to be a MMJ geek to hear that.

Totally mind blowing show. 

Quote from: Rupert230 on Mar 03, 2018, 10:45 AM

Quote from: rkwedge on Mar 02, 2018, 11:18 PM

Quote from: Bulldog on Mar 02, 2018, 11:16 PM
No words for what I just witnessed....

Mic Drop. Holy Fuck that was epic

Yes it was.  Yes it was.  :thumbsup:

I didn't even know till later it was the first two albums and a lot of folks around me didn't know half the songs but everyone was blown away nonetheless!!  I didn't hear any WTFs. It was magic and you didn't have to be a MMJ geek to hear that.

Totally mind blowing show.

:cool: 

Glad you enjoyed it and had your mind blown.  :thumbsup:  :beer: but I don't think anyone has to be a MMJ geek to know it was the first two albums being played. I just call them fans.

So much specialness.  I don't even know what to say except even more than ever I wish I was there.  So happy for those there and sad to not be amongst.

Did Cloud9 definitely say that all three nights will be downloadable like the previous three OBHs?

Wait, what? Wtf? So they're going to play all the albums? Is that the consensus?

Great night. The last few are a little foggy...

My FOMO just got real.

Quote from: walterfredo on Mar 03, 2018, 12:35 PM
My FOMO just got real.

i know!!! i feel so lucky to have been there for the NYE shows, but last night seemed an all timer. 3 hour show? most likely. both first two albums in entirety one after another??? longest versions of some of those songs??? fuck yeah!!! some of the best versions too!!!! still listening and dissecting the streams, but what we've got on display so far is TASTY!!!!!!

What do the Jacket do tonight ?????

Quote from: walterfredo on Mar 03, 2018, 11:47 AM
Wait, what? Wtf? So they're going to play all the albums? Is that the consensus?

i doubt it. 5 albums in 2 shows, albeit 2 longer ones seems hard. Plus are they going to play OBH 2x? Because they are closing with it.

Let's do this shit again tonight.  :shocked:

I'm a 55 year old man, and by the time they got to butch cassidy and by my car I was choking up. So grateful to be able to witness that night.

Quote from: parkervb on Mar 03, 2018, 02:07 PM
Plus are they going to play OBH 2x? Because they are closing with it.

That's exactly what they did at T5.

Quote from: unravelled on Mar 03, 2018, 12:27 AM
Think my ears and eyeballs still cannot beli eve what just happened. Guys, MMJ  practiced these songs. They weren't just thrown together. Many jams were interspersed. Strangulation was mind blowing. So so so so so heavy...and yet tender.

this is why theyre mindblowing and may be indeed up there with the best versions of the songs..although i still need to hear T5. thats also how the solos or jams in Denver was too, just a celebration of all eras wrapped into one with note choice, riffs etc.

we need to see what goes down tonight ....ooooo ill be waitin

Quote from: Lonndown27 on Mar 03, 2018, 02:38 PM

Quote from: unravelled on Mar 03, 2018, 12:27 AM
Think my ears and eyeballs still cannot beli eve what just happened. Guys, MMJ  practiced these songs. They weren't just thrown together. Many jams were interspersed. Strangulation was mind blowing. So so so so so heavy...and yet tender.

this is why theyre mindblowing and may be indeed up there with the best versions of the songs..although i still need to hear T5. thats also how the solos or jams in Denver was too, just a celebration of all eras wrapped into one with note choice, riffs etc.

we need to see what goes down tonight ....ooooo ill be waitin

Here's that T5 Tennessee Fire performance.

Quote from: Mr. White on Mar 03, 2018, 02:59 PM

Quote from: Lonndown27 on Mar 03, 2018, 02:38 PM

Quote from: unravelled on Mar 03, 2018, 12:27 AM
Think my ears and eyeballs still cannot beli eve what just happened. Guys, MMJ  practiced these songs. They weren't just thrown together. Many jams were interspersed. Strangulation was mind blowing. So so so so so heavy...and yet tender.

this is why theyre mindblowing and may be indeed up there with the best versions of the songs..although i still need to hear T5. thats also how the solos or jams in Denver was too, just a celebration of all eras wrapped into one with note choice, riffs etc.

we need to see what goes down tonight ....ooooo ill be waitin

Here's that T5 Tennessee Fire performance.

oh yeah this one is sick! although its missing some songs sadly. i think i may have heard this a few times but man i much dig this 3/2/2018 Tennessee Fire performance!!

Quote from: Lonndown27 on Mar 03, 2018, 03:06 PM

Quote from: Mr. White on Mar 03, 2018, 02:59 PM

Quote from: Lonndown27 on Mar 03, 2018, 02:38 PM

Quote from: unravelled on Mar 03, 2018, 12:27 AM
Think my ears and eyeballs still cannot beli eve what just happened. Guys, MMJ  practiced these songs. They weren't just thrown together. Many jams were interspersed. Strangulation was mind blowing. So so so so so heavy...and yet tender.

this is why theyre mindblowing and may be indeed up there with the best versions of the songs..although i still need to hear T5. thats also how the solos or jams in Denver was too, just a celebration of all eras wrapped into one with note choice, riffs etc.

we need to see what goes down tonight ....ooooo ill be waitin

Here's that T5 Tennessee Fire performance.

oh yeah this one is sick! although its missing some songs sadly. i think i may have heard this a few times but man i much dig this 3/2/2018 Tennessee Fire performance!!

The thing that sticks out in my mind from TTF night at T5 aside from how great the performance was, is it was quiet as hell in there during the songs. Very little if any audience chatter at all.

It was something to this day I always remember and look back fondly on. I know others who were there who feel and say the same thing. Just everyone totally locked in to the band and it was seriously like a Broadway show or Carnegie Hall as far as a quiet, respectful audience during the songs.

Quote from: SplatSplatSplat on Mar 02, 2018, 11:04 PM

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Quote from: SplatSplatSplat on Mar 02, 2018, 10:46 PM

I'd be surprised people down there aren't rioting bc they haven't played any covers yet.

Haha, this is funny because it's true.  :grin:


I'm sure there are people down there not happy with the setlist and wondering WTF?   

The last few OBHs covers have comprised 1/4 of the total songs played. Why do you think I didn't want to go back? And they pull this shit. I had a feeling they would do this. Wish now I had that feeling when Tix went on sale as opposed to yesterday.

Just catching up on everything now due to power outages.

Most insane thing. Holy smokes. At least T5 had warning. Soooo jealous and soooo impressed that this band pulled this whole thing off. (Almost) speechless

Based of instagram posts they're playing It Still Moves

That's so rad.

ISM full in order ending with One in the Same and for some reason coming out to the It Beats 4 U intro tape.

Now into Z clear into Into the Woods and others before connection stopped.  Absolutely burning the house down!!!

I am equal parts really happy for those that went, and also horribly frustrated.

I've been to over 40 shows since 2008.  Went to OBH2.  All the red rocks shows.  All of them, and I live in Wisconsin.  I've been absolutely dying to hear some of these songs.  Missing T5 has been probably the biggest regret of my life.  And all the while i've been chugging along down the MMJ trail, i've been crossing my fingers for something like this to happen.  And yes, I've gotten some real deep cuts along the way and overall i'm very grateful for everything i've witnessed.. but this is just..  it's the holy grail for me.  i love the slower sadder less played tunes that we never get to hear.. they are always in the back of my mind at every Jacket show, a twinkle in my eye, just waiting for the If All Else Fails or, jesus christ, Into the Woods, or By My Car...

..and there was absolutely no way to predict this.  I would pay ten thousand dollars to see just the first four albums front to back.  even if i had a million, i doubt i'll ever get the chance. 

im crushed, but also very happy for you guys. 

Reports are theyre playing COBRA right now!!!! No.word on how long of one

I'm here and the best part about this is that I get to share with my wife the soundtrack of our wedding. Wedding party walked down to Golden, my wife walked down to Knot Comes Loose and our first dance was to Thank You Too!. So many wonderful memories!

Quote from: rab7607 on Mar 03, 2018, 11:40 PM
I'm here and the best part about this is that I get to share with my wife the soundtrack of our wedding. Wedding party walked down to Golden, my wife walked down to Knot Comes Loose and our first dance was to Thank You Too!. So many wonderful memories!

did they just finish? what all was played after Z (besides Cobra)?

Quote from: APR on Mar 03, 2018, 11:12 AM
So much specialness.  I don't even know what to say except even more than ever I wish I was there.  So happy for those there and sad to not be amongst.

Did Cloud9 definitely say that all three nights will be downloadable like the previous three OBHs?

Just the opposite, there was no mention anywhere of recordings of these shows being made available as far as I know.

So are they fitting 3 albums into a single show Monday?

And certainly the weekend is not ending on Only Memories Remain.

Going backwards with Waterfall > Circuital > Evil Urges would flow much better than going in release order.

Quote from: Lonndown27 on Mar 03, 2018, 11:21 PM
Reports are theyre playing COBRA right now!!!! No.word on how long of one

Lonn you're gonna lose you're shit when you here tonight and Cobra

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Quote from: Lonndown27 on Mar 03, 2018, 11:21 PM
Reports are theyre playing COBRA right now!!!! No.word on how long of one

Lonn you're gonna lose you're shit when you here tonight and Cobra

full cobra. "20ish minutes" per Facebook. Unreal.

Ree Dick U Lous.  That was simply amazing.

What a great night. Feel so lucky to be here.

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Quote from: Lonndown27 on Mar 03, 2018, 11:21 PM
Reports are theyre playing COBRA right now!!!! No.word on how long of one

Lonn you're gonna lose you're shit when you here tonight and Cobra

full cobra. "20ish minutes" per Facebook. Unreal.

Saw a setlist from tonight that someone in the crowd snagged. "Full cobra" love it.
That was fun. In depth will come later on time for zzzz

So privileged to be witnessing this. The band is on fire and you can tell they spent some time practicing these deep cuts. Night 2 was the best MMJ show ever put on. So many best versions of songs that it's hard to comprehend. One Big Holiday 5th song in, Monster beginning to Run Thru, Rollin Back(what more needs said) Steam Engine, fantastic. Then to Z It Beats for You Tom crushing it, Gideon jammed out Awesome Guitar by Jim, Off The Record, Into The Woods, Lay Low, Dondante just WOW on all these. Then they fire off the sickest Cobra ever done. Still processing these first two nights and probably will be for life, what an honor to be part of this. If these shows are to make Livedownloads buy them as fast as you can you will not be sorry.  :thumbsup:

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Quote from: Lonndown27 on Mar 03, 2018, 11:21 PM
Reports are theyre playing COBRA right now!!!! No.word on how long of one

Lonn you're gonna lose you're shit when you here tonight and Cobra

full cobra. "20ish minutes" per Facebook. Unreal.

Saw a setlist from tonight that someone in the crowd snagged. "Full cobra" love it.
That was fun. In depth will come later on time for zzzz

YESSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!

Quote from: Varitek on Mar 03, 2018, 11:42 PM

Quote from: APR on Mar 03, 2018, 11:12 AM
So much specialness.  I don't even know what to say except even more than ever I wish I was there.  So happy for those there and sad to not be amongst.

Did Cloud9 definitely say that all three nights will be downloadable like the previous three OBHs?

Just the opposite, there was no mention anywhere of recordings of these shows being made available as far as I know.

it would be insane if they didnt release these as an official bootleg or even as a physical release. knowing how the fans are foaming at the mouth for the T5 shows, this could be the perfect solution.

I wonder if they got wind of some of the disappointment floating around after NYE with the covers.  I certainly wasn't disappointed but it was talked about. 

I still can't believe this. 

They can't play all three remaining albums in one night, can they?

Final note.. they have released recordings for every other OBH so far, i'm not sure why this would be any different..

They absolutely can play all three albums in one night. There's no curfew!

Quote from: Stevie on Mar 04, 2018, 12:06 PM

Final note.. they have released recordings for every other OBH so far, i'm not sure why this would be any different..

i could have sworn it said free download was included again this year. But I've been wrong before.

Quote from: walterfredo on Mar 04, 2018, 12:32 PM
They absolutely can play all three albums in one night. There's no curfew!

evil urges - 55 min, circuital - 45 min, waterfall - 48 min

i guess it sounds doable? though, remember reading that "remnants" is hard on jim's voice and that is why they don't play it a lot. having to do 2 albums after that song sounds tough!

My prediction is that they do all 3 remaining albums tomorrow and then an encore which will include at least one cover.

This is way more than I could have asked for throughout my (legitimate) NYE complaints.

There's definitely a part of me that says "why couldn't we get a taste of this in Broomfield (after night 1) and why does it only go people who spend thousands of $$$?" but I'd rather just be happy and jealous for the people that are there and experiencing this.

WOW

Not mentioned so far. Jim's VOICE!!! Never better.

They can't please everybody. I am sure there are people in the DR saying "where the F is my Janet Jackson cover?!"

Quote from: subinai on Mar 04, 2018, 02:02 PM
They can't please everybody. I am sure there are people in the DR saying "where the F is my Janet Jackson cover?!"

Totally! I just know a lot of people who have been to dozens of stateside shows probably feel a minor pain in that they missed these all-time great shows.

Hey folks!  Just wanted to let all of you playing at home know that I'm a taper and I'm here with my gear.

I had battery issues on Friday night so it's not complete.  Got almost all of TN Fire and some of At Dawn.  Some pretty loud talkers around me too.

Saturday was smooth sailing.  Sounds pretty good out of my laptop speakers.  I can't upload it until I get home and do the conversions, but it was so good, it'll be one of the very first things I do when I get back.

Believe the hype!

Jim's voice was a bit shaky on a few Z songs I thought, but yes great overall. Believe it or not, I'm actually taking night 1 as my fav of the 2 so far. TTF blew my mind. The turnt up version of the OG lofi demo-ish LP as one body of work gave me a whole new apprection for their debut. I gotta also mention the acoustics here have been off the charts. The wind has picked up today, so we'll see how PtM fares tonight.

God bless the tapers. :beer:

Quote from: subinai on Mar 04, 2018, 02:02 PM
They can't please everybody. I am sure there are people in the DR saying "where the F is my Janet Jackson cover?!"

HaHa to funny but no I have not heard any of that. Everybody here seems to know we are in the middle of some epic shit going down here.

Quote from: Osistheones on Mar 04, 2018, 02:32 PM
Jim's voice was a bit shaky on a few Z songs I thought, but yes great overall. Believe it or not, I'm actually taking night 1 as my fav of the 2 so far. TTF blew my mind. The turnt up version of the OG lofi demo-ish LP as one body of work gave me a whole new apprection for their debut. I gotta also mention the acoustics here have been off the charts. The wind has picked up today, so we'll see how PtM fares tonight.

God bless the tapers. :beer:

The spirit has always been there in those tracks, even if it is pretty unpolished.  Its been a favorite of mine for a long time.  Glad everyone got to experience the pinacle of its potential.

Hey did they play chills on the z night?

At some point you just gotta be happy youve seen them the amount of times you have.... Nobody could've predicted OBH4 being 3 hours a night. If id known this id have gone to DR rather than Denver. But i loved that run it was barely just under this epicness and thats becuase theyre playing EVERYTHING.  i havent heard anything from Johnny. Troubling. I hope hes ok. I know some of the big Jacket fan royalty got to go onstage like Erica Moore a good online friene dont know her physically and my personal friend Obie Wing. No doubt Johnny got his time at Denver backstage but one can be remiss not thinking he could be on that stage last night as well. And they play the shortest Cobra ever and now the longest hahaha oh well. Denver was fucking insane and so is this....just different reasons. Welll.....im never fucking missing another OBH....

Quote from: Thom Joad on Mar 04, 2018, 02:25 PM
Hey folks!  Just wanted to let all of you playing at home know that I'm a taper and I'm here with my gear.

I had battery issues on Friday night so it's not complete.  Got almost all of TN Fire and some of At Dawn.  Some pretty loud talkers around me too.

Saturday was smooth sailing.  Sounds pretty good out of my laptop speakers.  I can't upload it until I get home and do the conversions, but it was so good, it'll be one of the very first things I do when I get back.

Believe the hype!

Please let me do anything i can to help you brotha!!! thank you and good luck for night three its gonna be an all timer

With respect to Denver v OBH. At least Denver didn't go into night 3 all but certain they'd only hear songs from EU, Circuital, and the Waterfall. I mean, woof.

Don't get me wrong, I'd take it. And they are going to rock that shit. But when I go to shows, I typically want to hear as few songs as possible from those last 3 LPs.

I suppose a hard left turn is also possible for night 3. That would be pretty cool. Keep erebody on their toes.

:: long-time reader, first-time poster. i'm relishing all the accounts of the fans on the ground in the dr, and empathetic to everyone else who feels that they're missing out. what a glorious and giving set of shows from the fellas! keep the updates coming!

:drum:

Quote from: SplatSplatSplat on Mar 04, 2018, 06:01 PM
With respect to Denver v OBH. At least Denver didn't go into night 3 all but certain they'd only hear songs from EU, Circuital, and the Waterfall. I mean, woof.

Don't get me wrong, I'd take it. And they are going to rock that shit. But when I go to shows, I typically want to hear as few songs as possible from those last 3 LPs.

I suppose a hard left turn is also possible for night 3. That would be pretty cool. Keep erebody on their toes.

Excellent point. When I complained about 12/31 it was because it was the only one I could go to and I think some may not have fully understood it when they said "don't bash it because Night 1 was great." With this thing every single person hears every single song. Yeah, for me there's nothing too exciting about going through The Waterfall in order but to get back on the plane knowing you heard every (LP) song is super cool.

Went to all Chicago shows, 3 Beacon shows, and many many others waiting for something crazy like this and some (not the ones talking LOUDLY while the deepest cuts were played for the first time in 8 years) of the most dedicated fans were rewarded for their dedication. Bravo!

(Just for you all who didn't get to see the shaky video and didn't get to hear this show. This is just the audio from a video - Facebook upload in 3 parts from My Morning Jacket Fan Club member Matthew Lewis - 4 of the last 5 songs are missing.)

My Morning Jacket
One Big Holiday 4 - Dominican Republic
Night 2 - March 3, 2018
Audio Only
(Not whole show - 1 hour & 53 minutes - Original Audio from Matthew Lewis' MMJ Facebook Fan Club Video - plus, Kyle H. who uploaded Lay Low)

Quote from: dontgetupset on Mar 04, 2018, 08:20 PM

Quote from: SplatSplatSplat on Mar 04, 2018, 06:01 PM
With respect to Denver v OBH. At least Denver didn't go into night 3 all but certain they'd only hear songs from EU, Circuital, and the Waterfall. I mean, woof.

Don't get me wrong, I'd take it. And they are going to rock that shit. But when I go to shows, I typically want to hear as few songs as possible from those last 3 LPs.

I suppose a hard left turn is also possible for night 3. That would be pretty cool. Keep erebody on their toes.

Excellent point. When I complained about 12/31 it was because it was the only one I could go to and I think some may not have fully understood it when they said "don't bash it because Night 1 was great." With this thing every single person hears every single song. Yeah, for me there's nothing too exciting about going through The Waterfall in order but to get back on the plane knowing you heard every (LP) song is super cool.

Went to all Chicago shows, 3 Beacon shows, and many many others waiting for something crazy like this and some (not the ones talking LOUDLY while the deepest cuts were played for the first time in 8 years) of the most dedicated fans were rewarded for their dedication. Bravo!

at the same time, man, i feel like they set up the setlists for the 3 night runs with the idea that most are going to all three nights.  it's extremely irregular that a die hard would only show up for 1 night (not saying it's your fault), so being upset at the band or the experience is weird to me.. i would be more upset at the circumstances that allowed me to only be there for what i perceived as the worst night (bad luck) than anything within the band's control. 

Well said Stevie. Portugal.The Man had a fantastic set tonight and Sylvan Esso was really entertaining, last Hurray for the Riff Raff early set was a dance party. Great off night, heading to late night Moon Taxi  :beer:

Set list critiques crack me up. I've been on the plus side and the ordinary side on many occasions. Regardless,  I don't think.ive ever left an MMJ show not thinking it was one of the greatest musical experiences of my life. It's all relative and I'd rather be thankful than regretful based on experiences versus what might have beens.

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Quote from: dontgetupset on Mar 04, 2018, 08:20 PM

Quote from: SplatSplatSplat on Mar 04, 2018, 06:01 PM
With respect to Denver v OBH. At least Denver didn't go into night 3 all but certain they'd only hear songs from EU, Circuital, and the Waterfall. I mean, woof.

Don't get me wrong, I'd take it. And they are going to rock that shit. But when I go to shows, I typically want to hear as few songs as possible from those last 3 LPs.

I suppose a hard left turn is also possible for night 3. That would be pretty cool. Keep erebody on their toes.

Excellent point. When I complained about 12/31 it was because it was the only one I could go to and I think some may not have fully understood it when they said "don't bash it because Night 1 was great." With this thing every single person hears every single song. Yeah, for me there's nothing too exciting about going through The Waterfall in order but to get back on the plane knowing you heard every (LP) song is super cool.

Went to all Chicago shows, 3 Beacon shows, and many many others waiting for something crazy like this and some (not the ones talking LOUDLY while the deepest cuts were played for the first time in 8 years) of the most dedicated fans were rewarded for their dedication. Bravo!

at the same time, man, i feel like they set up the setlists for the 3 night runs with the idea that most are going to all three nights.  it's extremely irregular that a die hard would only show up for 1 night (not saying it's your fault), so being upset at the band or the experience is weird to me.. i would be more upset at the circumstances that allowed me to only be there for what i perceived as the worst night (bad luck) than anything within the band's control. 

also dontgetupset you went to 6 really rare shows! they busted out every one of those nights! be lucky for what youve seen man! love ya dontgetupset!

I would give my left nut to be at this right now, never had a bigger regret in my life then choosing Mad Cool Fest in Spain over OBH this year.

Quote from: Lonndown27 on Mar 05, 2018, 08:23 AM

Quote from: Stevie on Mar 04, 2018, 10:47 PM

Quote from: dontgetupset on Mar 04, 2018, 08:20 PM

Quote from: SplatSplatSplat on Mar 04, 2018, 06:01 PM
With respect to Denver v OBH. At least Denver didn't go into night 3 all but certain they'd only hear songs from EU, Circuital, and the Waterfall. I mean, woof.

Don't get me wrong, I'd take it. And they are going to rock that shit. But when I go to shows, I typically want to hear as few songs as possible from those last 3 LPs.

I suppose a hard left turn is also possible for night 3. That would be pretty cool. Keep erebody on their toes.

Excellent point. When I complained about 12/31 it was because it was the only one I could go to and I think some may not have fully understood it when they said "don't bash it because Night 1 was great." With this thing every single person hears every single song. Yeah, for me there's nothing too exciting about going through The Waterfall in order but to get back on the plane knowing you heard every (LP) song is super cool.

Went to all Chicago shows, 3 Beacon shows, and many many others waiting for something crazy like this and some (not the ones talking LOUDLY while the deepest cuts were played for the first time in 8 years) of the most dedicated fans were rewarded for their dedication. Bravo!

at the same time, man, i feel like they set up the setlists for the 3 night runs with the idea that most are going to all three nights.  it's extremely irregular that a die hard would only show up for 1 night (not saying it's your fault), so being upset at the band or the experience is weird to me.. i would be more upset at the circumstances that allowed me to only be there for what i perceived as the worst night (bad luck) than anything within the band's control. 

also dontgetupset you went to 6 really rare shows! they busted out every one of those nights! be lucky for what youve seen man! love ya dontgetupset!

Ha! Thanks, Lon. Love you too. I'm very lucky having been to
at least 2 nights of

T5
Port Chester
Chicago
Beacon  and 12/31/17

I'm spoiled. Very excited for tonight! Hoping the livestream is going strong. Someone buy that man a 20,000 amh Anker battery pack!!

As sweet as playing their entire discography is (and it is unbelievable, don't ever get me wrong), the ideal sequencing for a 3 night stand would probably be:

Night 1 - Tennessee Fire and At Dawn
Night 2 - work backwards from Waterfall, Circuital and Evil Urges (that way the show ends on Touch Me pt 2)
Night 3 - meet right in the middle at ISM and Z.

I do wonder what the encore holds for us tonight, because there's no way they are ending the getaway with Only Memories Remain. Unless they want to prompt the "OMGzz they are sending a message that only memories will remain of this band because they are breaking up gAAAHH!) folks out there.

I think EU, Circuital and Waterfall all slay live.  each with some monster live staples

Touch Me 1 & 2
Smokin
Highly Suspicious
Evil urges
Victory Dance
Day is Coming
Black Metal
Slow Slow Tune
Like a river
In its Infancy
Spring
Thin Line
Tropics
Memories

All in one night!?!
Yes please!!

people may not revere the last 3 albums (well, mostly the last 2 for many people) as much as the first 4 but as gardenparty notes, some real bangers. Add Circuital, Wonderful to that list b/c they are almost certainly getting played, I bet Magic Bullet gets played too. I love the version of First Light they played at last OBH. More rocking.

I wonder if non-MMJ tunes like SOTA or Carried Away get played.

If people have any inclination that there could be a letdown, just know they are going to leave people's jaws on the floor if this is their last show together for at least a yr.

Quote from: Mr. White on Mar 04, 2018, 08:52 PM
(Just for you all who didn't get to see the shaky video and didn't get to hear this show. This is just the audio from a video - Facebook upload in 3 parts from My Morning Jacket Fan Club member Matthew Lewis - 4 of the last 5 songs are missing.)

My Morning Jacket
One Big Holiday 4 - Dominican Republic
Night 2 - March 3, 2018
Audio Only
(Not whole show - 1 hour & 53 minutes - Original Audio from Matthew Lewis' MMJ Facebook Fan Club Video - plus, Kyle H. who uploaded Lay Low)

THANK YOU!!!!

Quote from: parkervb on Mar 05, 2018, 02:15 PM
people may not revere the last 3 albums (well, mostly the last 2 for many people) as much as the first 4 but as gardenparty notes, some real bangers. Add Circuital, Wonderful to that list b/c they are almost certainly getting played, I bet Magic Bullet gets played too. I love the version of First Light they played at last OBH. More rocking.

I wonder if non-MMJ tunes like SOTA or Carried Away get played.

If people have any inclination that there could be a letdown, just know they are going to leave people's jaws on the floor if this is their last show together for at least a yr.

I imagine the encore after whatever happens with the last 3 albums will include the solo stuff like SOTA/New Life/Carried Away, and maybe a cover or 2 before OBH drops again

Quote from: jttouch2 on Mar 05, 2018, 02:25 PM

Quote from: parkervb on Mar 05, 2018, 02:15 PM
people may not revere the last 3 albums (well, mostly the last 2 for many people) as much as the first 4 but as gardenparty notes, some real bangers. Add Circuital, Wonderful to that list b/c they are almost certainly getting played, I bet Magic Bullet gets played too. I love the version of First Light they played at last OBH. More rocking.

I wonder if non-MMJ tunes like SOTA or Carried Away get played.

If people have any inclination that there could be a letdown, just know they are going to leave people's jaws on the floor if this is their last show together for at least a yr.

I imagine the encore after whatever happens with the last 3 albums will include the solo stuff like SOTA/New Life/Carried Away, and maybe a cover or 2 before OBH drops again

I'd love to hear them dust off It Makes No Difference

Its gonna go

EVIL URGES in full
CIRCUITAL
Set break
THE WATERFALL ending with a 15 minute Only memories Remain

Encore break
Sooner
How Could I Know
Chills
Weeks Go By Like Days
O Is the One That Is Real
Grab A Body / ThankYou Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin
Lovin Cup
Losin Yo Head
Lil Billy
Home Sweet Home

Quote from: parkervb on Mar 05, 2018, 02:15 PM
I bet Magic Bullet gets played too.

that will be my only disappointment, I was really hoping to get magic bullet down here. I'm not counting on anything beyond the 3 albums. Maybe a reprise of One Big Holiday.

But who knows? Gonna be a blast finding out.

Magic Bullet was so thick and sick in Denver the goddamn live debut!!! If only ten Republicans could hear that song and actually FEEL...

Quote from: Lonndown27 on Mar 05, 2018, 03:33 PM
Its gonna go

EVIL URGES in full
CIRCUITAL
Set break
THE WATERFALL ending with a 15 minute Only memories Remain

Encore break
Sooner
How Could I Know
Chills
Weeks Go By Like Days
O Is the One That Is Real
Grab A Body / ThankYou Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin
Lovin Cup
Losin Yo Head
Lil Billy
Home Sweet Home

That would be so sick!!!  I hope you're right Lonn

Quote from: Lonndown27 on Mar 05, 2018, 06:41 PM
Magic Bullet was so thick and sick in Denver the goddamn live debut!!! If only ten Republicans could hear that song and actually FEEL...

Magic Bullet was pretty neat but that debut of The First Time was so much cooler IMO. Pure bliss right after that EPIC steam engine confetti blast. I mean damn.

Quote from: jttouch2 on Mar 05, 2018, 07:45 PM

Quote from: Lonndown27 on Mar 05, 2018, 06:41 PM
Magic Bullet was so thick and sick in Denver the goddamn live debut!!! If only ten Republicans could hear that song and actually FEEL...

Magic Bullet was pretty neat but that debut of The First Time was so much cooler IMO. Pure bliss right after that EPIC steam engine confetti blast. I mean damn.

Yes!  thats where looking at a setlist would never tell the tale.  It was the perfect follow up.  Magic Bullet, eh.  Never really cared for it and the live rendition only slightly improved my opinion on it.

Okay, if they go with the final three albums tonight, thats roughly 33 songs right?  For some reason that seems like way to predictable an ending for what was a highly unpredictable idea.  I just dont see it.

I am guessing they conjur up a 23-25 song setlist with a break in the middle of songs from the final three albums, and then finish with a very lengthy encour of b sides and rarities and covers.  Like, i think Come Closer and Oxen are happening tonight.  As well as It Makes No Difference and Tyrone. 35 to 37 total songs and then a giant exhale from the audience as they announce "we arent going anywhere" before leaving the stage.

btw im at work and i cant sort through social media to find the link, but can someone please post the live streamer once it goes live so i can covertly listen?  would be much appreciated!

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Quote from: Lonndown27 on Mar 05, 2018, 06:41 PM
Magic Bullet was so thick and sick in Denver the goddamn live debut!!! If only ten Republicans could hear that song and actually FEEL...

Magic Bullet was pretty neat but that debut of The First Time was so much cooler IMO. Pure bliss right after that EPIC steam engine confetti blast. I mean damn.

Yes!  thats where looking at a setlist would never tell the tale.  It was the perfect follow up.  Magic Bullet, eh.  Never really cared for it and the live rendition only slightly improved my opinion on it.

Okay, if they go with the final three albums tonight, thats roughly 33 songs right?  For some reason that seems like way to predictable an ending for what was a highly unpredictable idea.  I just dont see it.

I am guessing they conjur up a 23-25 song setlist with a break in the middle of songs from the final three albums, and then finish with a very lengthy encour of b sides and rarities and covers.  Like, i think Come Closer and Oxen are happening tonight.  As well as It Makes No Difference and Tyrone. 35 to 37 total songs and then a giant exhale from the audience as they announce "we arent going anywhere" before leaving the stage.

THE FIRST TIME WAS SO PERFECT AFTER STEAM!!! I knew exactly where Jim was going when he hit that first chord I was like Woah Chels this is the First Time theyre gonna be The First Time, she was like "What?"

Lets all hope for a megagawd 4 hour set!!! LETS DO IT!!! Livestreamers anyone?? Paging Matthew Lewis, is there a doctor in the house tonite?? I know there's one at my place hahahah

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Quote from: Lonndown27 on Mar 05, 2018, 06:41 PM
Magic Bullet was so thick and sick in Denver the goddamn live debut!!! If only ten Republicans could hear that song and actually FEEL...

Magic Bullet was pretty neat but that debut of The First Time was so much cooler IMO. Pure bliss right after that EPIC steam engine confetti blast. I mean damn.

Yes!  thats where looking at a setlist would never tell the tale.  It was the perfect follow up.  Magic Bullet, eh.  Never really cared for it and the live rendition only slightly improved my opinion on it.

Okay, if they go with the final three albums tonight, thats roughly 33 songs right?  For some reason that seems like way to predictable an ending for what was a highly unpredictable idea.  I just dont see it.

I am guessing they conjur up a 23-25 song setlist with a break in the middle of songs from the final three albums, and then finish with a very lengthy encour of b sides and rarities and covers.  Like, i think Come Closer and Oxen are happening tonight.  As well as It Makes No Difference and Tyrone. 35 to 37 total songs and then a giant exhale from the audience as they announce "we arent going anywhere" before leaving the stage.

I'm with you, never cared too much for Magic Bullet to begin with. And I have wondered about whether or not they'd perform all 3 remaining albums or just like the highlights of each one (leaving out tracks most people don't have hugely strong opinions on, like Two Halves and Big Decisions), and then drop some covers, solo tunes, and maybe a couple more non-album rarities before leaving the stage. I personally have a highly irrational hope that Sweetheart gets played for the first time since its only performance in 2006.

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Quote from: Stevie on Mar 05, 2018, 08:14 PM

Quote from: jttouch2 on Mar 05, 2018, 07:45 PM

Quote from: Lonndown27 on Mar 05, 2018, 06:41 PM
Magic Bullet was so thick and sick in Denver the goddamn live debut!!! If only ten Republicans could hear that song and actually FEEL...

Magic Bullet was pretty neat but that debut of The First Time was so much cooler IMO. Pure bliss right after that EPIC steam engine confetti blast. I mean damn.

Yes!  thats where looking at a setlist would never tell the tale.  It was the perfect follow up.  Magic Bullet, eh.  Never really cared for it and the live rendition only slightly improved my opinion on it.

Okay, if they go with the final three albums tonight, thats roughly 33 songs right?  For some reason that seems like way to predictable an ending for what was a highly unpredictable idea.  I just dont see it.

I am guessing they conjur up a 23-25 song setlist with a break in the middle of songs from the final three albums, and then finish with a very lengthy encour of b sides and rarities and covers.  Like, i think Come Closer and Oxen are happening tonight.  As well as It Makes No Difference and Tyrone. 35 to 37 total songs and then a giant exhale from the audience as they announce "we arent going anywhere" before leaving the stage.

I'm with you, never cared too much for Magic Bullet to begin with. And I have wondered about whether or not they'd perform all 3 remaining albums or just like the highlights of each one (leaving out tracks most people don't have hugely strong opinions on, like Two Halves and Big Decisions), and then drop some covers, solo tunes, and maybe a couple more non-album rarities before leaving the stage. I personally have a highly irrational hope that Sweetheart gets played for the first time since its only performance in 2006.

OOOOO SWEETHEART WOULD BE PERFECT!!! i love that live version too! but that studio recording is fucking intoxicating and timeless music. Oh....such life!!!

Whats goin down OBHers?

Smokin' From Shootin'
Touch Me I'm Going To Scream Pt. 2

Taper taking a break...

Quote from: Lonndown27 on Mar 05, 2018, 09:02 PM

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Quote from: Lonndown27 on Mar 05, 2018, 06:41 PM
Magic Bullet was so thick and sick in Denver the goddamn live debut!!! If only ten Republicans could hear that song and actually FEEL...

Magic Bullet was pretty neat but that debut of The First Time was so much cooler IMO. Pure bliss right after that EPIC steam engine confetti blast. I mean damn.

Yes!  thats where looking at a setlist would never tell the tale.  It was the perfect follow up.  Magic Bullet, eh.  Never really cared for it and the live rendition only slightly improved my opinion on it.

Okay, if they go with the final three albums tonight, thats roughly 33 songs right?  For some reason that seems like way to predictable an ending for what was a highly unpredictable idea.  I just dont see it.

I am guessing they conjur up a 23-25 song setlist with a break in the middle of songs from the final three albums, and then finish with a very lengthy encour of b sides and rarities and covers.  Like, i think Come Closer and Oxen are happening tonight.  As well as It Makes No Difference and Tyrone. 35 to 37 total songs and then a giant exhale from the audience as they announce "we arent going anywhere" before leaving the stage.

I'm with you, never cared too much for Magic Bullet to begin with. And I have wondered about whether or not they'd perform all 3 remaining albums or just like the highlights of each one (leaving out tracks most people don't have hugely strong opinions on, like Two Halves and Big Decisions), and then drop some covers, solo tunes, and maybe a couple more non-album rarities before leaving the stage. I personally have a highly irrational hope that Sweetheart gets played for the first time since its only performance in 2006.

OOOOO SWEETHEART WOULD BE PERFECT!!! i love that live version too! but that studio recording is fucking intoxicating and timeless music. Oh....such life!!!

Whats goin down OBHers?

WOAH DUDE HOLD UP THE LIVE VERSION EXISTS ON TAPE I GOTTA HAVE IT NEVER FOUND IT BEFORE

Quote from: Mr. White on Mar 05, 2018, 09:17 PM
Smokin' From Shootin'
Touch Me I'm Going To Scream Pt. 2

Remnants also heard before Smokin'. pretty much confirms EU in totality.

As far as memories ending the set. Am I crazy or did that song kill it during the beacon run?  I kinda think it surprised the hell out of me.

Smokin' From Shootin'
Touch Me I'm Going To Scream Pt. 2

Taper taking a break...

Victory Dance
Circuital
The Day Is Coming

I'm personally bummed I couldn't stay all weekend. LOVED the first two nights and it really was a special treat to finally experience a part of this, but life gets in the way and thus I'm a weekend warrior. But I really like those last 3albums (I feel like I'm the only one) and it would be so fun to hear them.

Quote from: Mr. White on Mar 05, 2018, 09:38 PM
Smokin' From Shootin'
Touch Me I'm Going To Scream Pt. 2

Taper taking a break...

Victory Dance
Circuital
The Day Is Coming

im very confused by your posts.

is it accurate to say that they have played all of evil urges and are now getting started on circuital?

Quote from: Stevie on Mar 05, 2018, 09:59 PM

Quote from: Mr. White on Mar 05, 2018, 09:38 PM
Smokin' From Shootin'
Touch Me I'm Going To Scream Pt. 2

Taper taking a break...

Victory Dance
Circuital
The Day Is Coming

im very confused by your posts.

is it accurate to say that they have played all of evil urges and are now getting started on circuital?

I would assume so-there's no tape evidence to prove all of EU was played, but we know the show started like 45 minutes before the streaming started and the stream kicked in for the very end of Remnants so its pretty safe to assume the rest of EU was played beforehand

(I'm not posting the entire set list because I don't know it. I'm not there. However, I am listening and watching whenever Kelli Laney is broadcasting live on Facebook on the My Morning Jacket Fan Club page. I'm only posting what I've actually heard played myself.)

Smokin' From Shootin'
Touch Me I'm Going To Scream Pt. 2

Taper taking a break...

Victory Dance
Circuital
The Day Is Coming

Break in taping...

Holdin' On To Black Metal
First Light
You Wanna Freak Out
Slow Slow Tune
Movin' Away

Taper taking a break...

Quote from: Mr. White on Mar 05, 2018, 10:06 PM
(I'm not posting the entire set list because I don't know it. I'm not there. However, I am listening and watching whenever Kelli Laney is broadcasting live on Facebook on the My Morning Jacket Fan Club page. I'm only posting what I've actually heard played myself.)

Smokin' From Shootin'
Touch Me I'm Going To Scream Pt. 2

Taper taking a break...

Victory Dance
Circuital
The Day Is Coming

Break in taping...

Holdin' On To Black Metal
First Light
You Wanna Freak Out
Slow Slow Tune
Movin' Away

Taper taking a break...

Did they keep going?  An instagram post I saw made it seem like it was done.

im assuming a set break.  this is far from over.

taper has been down for a while. hope shes not finished.

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Quote from: parkervb on Mar 05, 2018, 02:15 PM
I bet Magic Bullet gets played too.

that will be my only disappointment, I was really hoping to get magic bullet down here. I'm not counting on anything beyond the 3 albums. Maybe a reprise of One Big Holiday.

But who knows? Gonna be a blast finding out.

well, consider me one happy dude.

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Quote from: parkervb on Mar 05, 2018, 02:15 PM
I bet Magic Bullet gets played too.

that will be my only disappointment, I was really hoping to get magic bullet down here. I'm not counting on anything beyond the 3 albums. Maybe a reprise of One Big Holiday.

But who knows? Gonna be a blast finding out.

well, consider me one happy dude.

was that exactly what happened?

Got magic bullet

thing else happened after the end of the waterfall? Is it still going on?

Sorry very drunk. Magic bullet, one big holiday. The end. Now sleep.

Unreal shows...honestly my biggest gripe was to many severs in the crowd... :cheesy:

Left to go see J. Roddy before Waterfall was done. Was encore just OBH?

any more details.. that girls stream stopped i think before waterfall.. how many encore songs?
was last night the longest show ever?

any closing words like " see you next year"  or anything hinting at the future?

hopefully some more detailed reports roll in as people are waiting at the airport..

Amazing set of shows. I was lucky enough to get a setlist but can't find a way to upload it here. Last night was:
Evil Urges
setbreak
Circuital
Waterfall
encore break
Magic Bullet, One Big Holiday
If my memory is a correct, after OBH they all came together to wave goodbye and Jim thanked everyone and told us to bring this good feeling back into the world and take care of each other. No mention of coming back next year. Amazing experience and after missing NYE in Denver, I am so very grateful that they put this epic run together.

Quote from: ajiacs on Mar 06, 2018, 08:06 AM
Amazing set of shows. I was lucky enough to get a setlist but can't find a way to upload it here. Last night was:
Evil Urges
setbreak
Circuital
Waterfall
encore break
Magic Bullet, One Big Holiday
If my memory is a correct, after OBH they all came together to wave goodbye and Jim thanked everyone and told us to bring this good feeling back into the world and take care of each other. No mention of coming back next year. Amazing experience and after missing NYE in Denver, I am so very grateful that they put this epic run together.

thanks for the feedback.. amazing  so jealous..  how long was the show you think? i saw people wrote they left early to go see j roddy,  did it crack the 4 hour barrier?

I think it was more like 3.5hrs. 9:15-12:45ish.

Man oh man, have I said yet how not going to this is my biggest regret in a long loooooooong time.
What could they possibly do next year that could top this? I am not one of the 'this is the end of the band' conspirators butttt what I Swan Song this would have been if true.

Quote from: Jbpats on Mar 06, 2018, 08:43 AM
Man oh man, have I said yet how not going to this is my biggest regret in a long loooooooong time.
What could they possibly do next year that could top this? I am not one of the 'this is the end of the band' conspirators butttt what I Swan Song this would have been if true.

i hear ya man. I feel so lucky to have seen PC, Beacon, RR16 shows but this has to go down as the greatest run they've had when you take into account the venue and all.

I would speculate no OBH in 2019, but after that idk but I don't think for a second this is over. I could see them taking 2 years off.  I hope these shows come out and that this live LP is real thing.

not a bad way to spend a long weekend..  now i get why they need that night off instead of doing 3 straight...

few (non musical) observations of my experience the 2 days i was there:
if possible i would never miss this again- not sure how this compares to mexico but thought it was great where it was
weather was great
the water was pretty crazy but not problematic as long as you were careful
the staff at the resort were SUPER friendly
I had pretty much the farthest room to anything, 8-10 minute walk to the main food area, to the pools, beach, etc and i didnt think it was an issue whatsoever.  it didnt feel too big a resort ever.
same for the actual concert venue, it always felt like you had a great spot if you were close or "far".  it felt small and roomy.
the one thing i will say is the farther back you are, the more talkers there were- i like to chat quietly for 20 seconds every few songs about the show as much as the next guy, but im talking nonstop full on conversations.  i guess its the non stop booze helps aid this on.
the in concert servers definitely were working hard, super nice and as was mentioned, maybe around a little too much.  (not like they know when dondante is going nuts, they just want to help those with empty drinks)

thought the crowd was great though.. lots of smiles and positive energy, lots of dancing, very few phones out nonstop. having been to my share of phish festivals, people were definitely partying and im all for that, but this didnt have that "overly druggy veneer" to it if you know what i mean.  just felt "cleaner" from where i was and that felt refreshing, even though people were probably doing a lot of the same things, it jsut didnt feel like the sole purpose for people to travel to a beach.  they were there because they loved mmj and wanted to party and not the other way around.

im blabbing.

ok i thought the food was pretty awful.  i didnt get sick or anything but i barely ate.  nothing was tasty and nothing looked good.  if anyone can tell me where they had even decent food id love to know, because next time (please be a next time) if i go for all 4 days, im going to need to eat at some point.

lastly if anyone ever needs a roomate and member LeviK is looking, i cant say enough good things.  Just a super nice, smart, really into music guy that you cant go wrong with whether going to this concert or anything else.  Very solid guy, thanks again for a great weekend..

Time to pack up and leave this magic place  :cry:
What an unreal experience this was, and don't think for a second last nights show was lacking in anything. The boys brought it as usual. I got the honor and privilege to hang out with Tom's mom between the Nathaniel set and MMJ taking the stage. She was as awesome as you'd expect. Easy to see where Tom gets it from. We need a name for these shows as they will go down in infamy like the T5 , PC shows, Beacon Run.

At one point Jim said something along the lines of the end of one thing is the beginning of another. Something like that, but I can't remember the actual phrase. That was the only thing said that may have been a reference the future. It was an amazing night shared with a lot of great people who I'm sure I'll see again down the line.

The only complaint about this trip was the J Roddy late night show. The sound mix was terrible. It couldn't have been the room, because Moon Taxi sounded incredible the night before. I was pretty bummed about that.

Thanks for the reports, and I look forward to reading more of them.  Missing this is a huge regret.  I'm sure the greatness of the shows added to the happy vibe of the whole resort, which could only add to the fun and happiness during the day.  I hope there is a next year and a year after that and after that, etc.

Quote from: rkwedge on Mar 06, 2018, 09:18 AM
Time to pack up and leave this magic place  :cry:
What an unreal experience this was, and don’t think for a second last nights show was lacking in anything. The boys brought it as usual. I got the honor and privilege to hang out with Tom’s mom between the Nathaniel set and MMJ taking the stage. She was as awesome as you’d expect. Easy to see where Tom gets it from. We need a name for these shows as they will go down in infamy like the T5 , PC shows, Beacon Run.

So happy for all you folks who made this. History at DR3.

Anyone meet any of the guys this weekend and want to share some stories?

If I have to complaints about last night, and holy shit, this is the first world of first world problems. One, I thought last night was a little rushed. It had to be to get in all the songs, but nothing was really stretched out. Two, the sound at J Roddy wasn't good compared to Moon Taxi the night before. Other than that, what an amazing experience. Of course, I'm now in my hotel room looking for a way home since everything into the east coast is closed because of the storm.

I got to talk to Britt Daniels for a bit after his DJ set. First off, it was an actual DJ set. He was spinning records from his own collection. Busted out the Who, Bob Dylan, white stripes,  Prince and the Beatles.

Anyway, after the show I asked if he had a prior musical relationship with Jim James. He said they had played several music fests together but that he had never had a chance to have an actual conversation with him. Britt  did say that he and Jim had been texting quite a bit this week.

I will echo what others have said...great shows, great vibe, and great people both working at the resort and attending the shows. Agreed that the whole catalog run-thru took away from the spontaneity that makes MMJ great but nobody can legitimately complain about how the shows went - some amazing bustouts, jams, and solid versions of set staples with PHJB horns.

Didn't see any of the MMJ guys (maybe tonight if they are still around), but ran into John and Zach from Portugal. The Man and Trevor from Moon Taxi, all on more than one occasion, and they were all cool enough to stop and talk to a fan for a bit. John didn't know PtM was headlining their night til they got here and Zach showed me the tattoo he got the night their manager told him Feel It Still hit #1 on the pop charts.

Hopefully it is happening again next year as it may have been my first OBH but I don't see myself not going ever again. To the hiatus rumors, even if the band takes a year or two off, I have to believe they will be back eventually to tear shit up some more...

Quote from: rkwedge on Mar 06, 2018, 09:18 AM
Time to pack up and leave this magic place  :cry:
What an unreal experience this was, and don't think for a second last nights show was lacking in anything. The boys brought it as usual. I got the honor and privilege to hang out with Tom's mom between the Nathaniel set and MMJ taking the stage. She was as awesome as you'd expect. Easy to see where Tom gets it from. We need a name for these shows as they will go down in infamy like the T5 , PC shows, Beacon Run.

Update. Tom's mom can down to wish us off this morning even though she wasn't leaving (how sweet was that) Got to Punta Cana Airport and who is right behind us at the American Airlines check in, Jim and Bo. We respect their privacy but when they came thru customs they got a load applause. Soon after Tom walks thru toting his carry-on bass guitar  :cool: We decided to fly first class this time as we have 9 hours of flying today back to Seattle. Who shows up on the flight to Miami, Jim and Bo. It's like being in the presence of a Devine spirit  <3 I only asked Jim how his voice was doing and in a low graveling sounding voice he just said so so. So wanted to ask about next year but didn't feel it appropriate after they just gave everything they could possibly have given.

Great story. I would hope they too were rawkn first class!

Quote from: dexter on Mar 06, 2018, 09:10 AM
not a bad way to spend a long weekend..  now i get why they need that night off instead of doing 3 straight...

few (non musical) observations of my experience the 2 days i was there:
if possible i would never miss this again- not sure how this compares to mexico but thought it was great where it was
weather was great
the water was pretty crazy but not problematic as long as you were careful
the staff at the resort were SUPER friendly
I had pretty much the farthest room to anything, 8-10 minute walk to the main food area, to the pools, beach, etc and i didnt think it was an issue whatsoever.  it didnt feel too big a resort ever.
same for the actual concert venue, it always felt like you had a great spot if you were close or "far".  it felt small and roomy.
the one thing i will say is the farther back you are, the more talkers there were- i like to chat quietly for 20 seconds every few songs about the show as much as the next guy, but im talking nonstop full on conversations.  i guess its the non stop booze helps aid this on.
the in concert servers definitely were working hard, super nice and as was mentioned, maybe around a little too much.  (not like they know when dondante is going nuts, they just want to help those with empty drinks)

thought the crowd was great though.. lots of smiles and positive energy, lots of dancing, very few phones out nonstop. having been to my share of phish festivals, people were definitely partying and im all for that, but this didnt have that "overly druggy veneer" to it if you know what i mean.  just felt "cleaner" from where i was and that felt refreshing, even though people were probably doing a lot of the same things, it jsut didnt feel like the sole purpose for people to travel to a beach.  they were there because they loved mmj and wanted to party and not the other way around.

im blabbing.

ok i thought the food was pretty awful.  i didnt get sick or anything but i barely ate.  nothing was tasty and nothing looked good.  if anyone can tell me where they had even decent food id love to know, because next time (please be a next time) if i go for all 4 days, im going to need to eat at some point.

lastly if anyone ever needs a roomate and member LeviK is looking, i cant say enough good things.  Just a super nice, smart, really into music guy that you cant go wrong with whether going to this concert or anything else.  Very solid guy, thanks again for a great weekend..

Re: how it compares to Mexico. Big step up imo.

Re: food. Believe it or not I thought the food was slightly better than Mexico. The buffets are all terrible, but I thought dinner at the Asian and Italian place was decent.

Re: people having full convos. I observed this as well. Got to the point where I watched some of the shows back behind the OBH sign next to the long pool. Still awesome sound and the light show was great from back there.

We thought the food was fine. Pizza place was decent. Hibachi thing at Zen was fun. Italian was Italian. I actually had a really good ribeye at toro. Omelette station for breakfast was good. Only did late night room service once but chicken strips did the trick. Some of the poolside stuff looked bad and buffet lunch didn't look good but after reading about Mexico we were pleasantly surprised.

I ate at the falefal/shawarma middle eastern place and got a grilled chicken w avocado sandwich and it was cold, slimy and not good. Wasn't sure how they called it "grilled"

Then went to the Italian place. Figured fried calamari would be good since they just fry the heck out of it but it was a little rubbery and slimy and not great tasting. The marhgarita flatbread was decent enough though.

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that's awesome rkwedge! I'm certain they appreciated you respecting their space, especially when traveling.

night one was really cool.  i just wish i had moved up a bit closer to avoid all the talking.  but to hear a lot of those songs (for the first or second time) was a treat.
night two was one of the best days of music in a long time for me.  i never saw spoon before and they were a really good choice to open for mmj i thought, really whetted the appetite so to speak.  anyway i was pretty sure it would be albums, but hearing the opening track it was all smiles.  i had actually heard z at t5, but it was still awesome.  ism though is such an awesome album, and its so long, its such a monster...when i go to concerts of bands i love, i always want more.. some bands entire show would be the length of ism, and then to get z on top of that- and then just saturday night party full cobra.. it was a great night i wont ever forget.  id like to talk more about the music, but how many times can one say somehtign liek "oh that was the best pww, dondante, etc.. "  they always feel awesome.  the whole vibe of the event was great, awesome, positive, fun but some serious rock n roll..

i really dont know what to make of all the hiatus/breakup talk.  there were moments onstage that just oozed this positive, awesome energy, like a greater than the sum of all parts feeling, that i dont think those guys would want to give up on.  just felt like that really cant be it for good. maybe i was seeing what i wanted to see, but it looked and felt electric..  i could see a break, sure, but its not like jim has been restricted from doing his own thing the last few years, so im not really sure why that long a break would be needed.  i dont know any of those guys and wouldnt have a clue what it is really like to be in a band a long time, but it just looked like a lot of love as a total outsider looking up at the stage..

i hope this isnt it.. i had a blast and really want to go back, and i am bummed i couldnt make the final night- i love the last few albums and think there are some great songs.  but im glad for the time i was able to be there..

also pretty remarkable to do get people to travel to 4 nights in the carribbean, play 10 hours of music, and no covers, and not really a repeat.. the obh doesnt really count given the circumstances ya know? 

only a handful of bands can do that.. kudos and thanks!

I missed this, who ended up winning the balcony contest? I liked the banner with all the album covers on it. Michael Jackson hanging the baby off was pretty good too.

How soon is too soon for us to flood management's inbox and make sure they release these boots? I can definitely wait another month or two like usual to get them... i just need a statement of intent that we are in fact getting them!

don't hold me to this but someone close to the band said they have a 3 year contract for obh in pc.

could be bullshit but that's what we were told. made me feel better about a possible hiatus past this year.

Quote from: MOWJO8185 on Mar 07, 2018, 03:33 PM
How soon is too soon for us to flood management's inbox and make sure they release these boots? I can definitely wait another month or two like usual to get them... i just need a statement of intent that we are in fact getting them!

Patience..all is in order.  :thumbsup:

Quote from: TOOGANS on Mar 07, 2018, 03:59 PM

Quote from: MOWJO8185 on Mar 07, 2018, 03:33 PM
How soon is too soon for us to flood management's inbox and make sure they release these boots? I can definitely wait another month or two like usual to get them... i just need a statement of intent that we are in fact getting them!

Patience..all is in order.  :thumbsup:

I hope you're a person who's well in the know about these being released because my hopes are sky high

It will be such a shame if these shows don't get released :(

By My Car




Into The Woods




Just One Thing

Quote from: jttouch2 on Mar 07, 2018, 04:25 PM

Quote from: TOOGANS on Mar 07, 2018, 03:59 PM

Quote from: MOWJO8185 on Mar 07, 2018, 03:33 PM
How soon is too soon for us to flood management's inbox and make sure they release these boots? I can definitely wait another month or two like usual to get them... i just need a statement of intent that we are in fact getting them!

Patience..all is in order.  :thumbsup:

I hope you're a person who's well in the know about these being released because my hopes are sky high

Sound guy iirc so yes reliable. We eatin good.

Not much to add but here's my 2 cents...

Regarding the hotel it's bigger than last year (my first OBH was 2017) but all to the good, surprisingly.  More for kids to do (Kids Club was great).  Much better, in fact terrific beach, even though it was so rough they only allowed swimming the first day.

Food is not overall great but I wonder whether the food naysayers tried lunch or dinner at Ipanema.  They had a decent buffet followed by some truly superb roast meat they bring around and carve at your table (several cuts of beef, chicken, pork lamb).  Between that and the breakfast buffets I was pretty happy.  Also heard good things about the Mexican restaurant though we didn't try it.

Like others have said, people were super nice, both staff and attendees.  I'd agree it was a pretty "clean" vibe though make no mistake there was plenty of weed around.  I met really  nice people.

Before I get to MMJ I have to mention that I'm a big fan of PTJ and they killed their set.  Much better than the only other time I saw them live, and it was hugely fun to meet other fans who appreciate where they are in their journey— a band who has found their groovy, psychedelic  voice and is in full bloom.

I am a pretty big MMJ fan but not hardcore enough to know precisely what was happening on night 1.  It blew me away and I knew the set list had to be putting a big smile on diehards ' faces, but not until the next day did I know it had been TF and AD in their entirety.
Nonetheless I loved every moment of the show and knew it was legendary just from how freaking great it was!

Night 2 was my nirvana, hearing my husband's favorite album back to back with my own.  It was a special night and a phenomenal show.  And yes, Cobra was incredibl

Night 4 was also terrific.  It opened up Waterfall to me in a whole new way and I've been listening to it since, finding so much new (to me).

Does anyone know where the idea for OBH came from?  It is such a great concept and even more incredibly SO WELL EXECUTED— never feels crowded, totally mellow and constantly mind-blowing at the same time.  I will never miss it if I can help it!  I hope there's a 2019 though it sounds like maybe not.  Anyway I'd bet pretty high that it's going to happen again!

Fun fact, as I continue to process these great shows I think of little moments, after Evil Urges the song finished the last night, Carl's little boy brought out his guitar for Touch me part 1. Such a precious moment and a smiling ear to ear dad thing. I didn't talk to many people who saw it but I sure hope a video surfaces.

Toogans knows

Ooh yeah I've PM'd back and forth with TOOGANS a couple times in the past on the bootleg series. He definitely knows. Which, given his response, is great news!!

Quote from: MOWJO8185 on Mar 07, 2018, 08:52 PM
Ooh yeah I've PM'd back and forth with TOOGANS a couple times in the past on the bootleg series. He definitely knows. Which, given his response, is great news!!

WOOHOO

Quote from: Osistheones on Mar 07, 2018, 07:04 PM

Quote from: jttouch2 on Mar 07, 2018, 04:25 PM

Quote from: TOOGANS on Mar 07, 2018, 03:59 PM

Quote from: MOWJO8185 on Mar 07, 2018, 03:33 PM
How soon is too soon for us to flood management's inbox and make sure they release these boots? I can definitely wait another month or two like usual to get them... i just need a statement of intent that we are in fact getting them!

Patience..all is in order.  :thumbsup:

I hope you're a person who's well in the know about these being released because my hopes are sky high

Sound guy iirc so yes reliable. We eatin good.

Why did ya go.and do that?? Toogans is supposed to be a secret hahah

Started with the last night first:

https://archive.org/details/mmj2018-03-05.flac

By this point in the weekend I had misplaced my windscreens, so this one was with no "protection."  Of course, this night had the most breeze out of the 3.  However, as I was converting and tracking it, I noticed most of the wind noise was between tunes.  Not sure which gods were smiling on me that night, but I'm glad they did.  Perhaps they were making up for not allowing me to get Portugal the Man since it was way too windy for their set.

Now for the talkers.  As people have said, it was pretty bad back by the board.  After the first night, I was considering moving closer to the stage just to get away from them, but the security of putting my stand at the VIP area fence won out and I stayed there.  Not sure why people would spend that amount of money to go talk to their friends about random things, and not pay attention to the bands, but to each their own I guess.

Excellent shows all around!  Hopefully tonight I'll get to the Saturday night sets.  The Friday night ones are going to be incomplete and take some more work, so I'm saving them until last.  I'll post here when they're up.

Thank You!!

Thanks so much for the work you put into this. Excited to hear it.

Quote from: Thom Joad on Mar 08, 2018, 08:45 AM
Started with the last night first:

https://archive.org/details/mmj2018-03-05.flac

By this point in the weekend I had misplaced my windscreens, so this one was with no "protection."  Of course, this night had the most breeze out of the 3.  However, as I was converting and tracking it, I noticed most of the wind noise was between tunes.  Not sure which gods were smiling on me that night, but I'm glad they did.  Perhaps they were making up for not allowing me to get Portugal the Man since it was way too windy for their set.

Now for the talkers.  As people have said, it was pretty bad back by the board.  After the first night, I was considering moving closer to the stage just to get away from them, but the security of putting my stand at the VIP area fence won out and I stayed there.  Not sure why people would spend that amount of money to go talk to their friends about random things, and not pay attention to the bands, but to each their own I guess.

Excellent shows all around!  Hopefully tonight I'll get to the Saturday night sets.  The Friday night ones are going to be incomplete and take some more work, so I'm saving them until last.  I'll post here when they're up.

Sounds excellent so far!!!!! Talkers really aren't getting in the way much I think. Thank you so much!!!!!

Quote from: jttouch2 on Mar 07, 2018, 08:57 PM

Quote from: MOWJO8185 on Mar 07, 2018, 08:52 PM
Ooh yeah I’ve PM’d back and forth with TOOGANS a couple times in the past on the bootleg series. He definitely knows. Which, given his response, is great news!!

WOOHOO

So great to get confirmation from Toogans.  I am very excited to hear these shows!  Thank you!!

Quote from: Thom Joad on Mar 08, 2018, 08:45 AM
Started with the last night first:

https://archive.org/details/mmj2018-03-05.flac

By this point in the weekend I had misplaced my windscreens, so this one was with no "protection."  Of course, this night had the most breeze out of the 3.  However, as I was converting and tracking it, I noticed most of the wind noise was between tunes.  Not sure which gods were smiling on me that night, but I'm glad they did.  Perhaps they were making up for not allowing me to get Portugal the Man since it was way too windy for their set.

Now for the talkers.  As people have said, it was pretty bad back by the board.  After the first night, I was considering moving closer to the stage just to get away from them, but the security of putting my stand at the VIP area fence won out and I stayed there.  Not sure why people would spend that amount of money to go talk to their friends about random things, and not pay attention to the bands, but to each their own I guess.

Excellent shows all around!  Hopefully tonight I'll get to the Saturday night sets.  The Friday night ones are going to be incomplete and take some more work, so I'm saving them until last.  I'll post here when they're up.

Sounds good, thank you! Do you know how I could listen to this show on the Relisten app? I thought it synced everything from archive automatically but I don't see it.

I saw Carl's son bring him the guitar. Cool indeed.

We happened to be walking to the venue for the last two shows at 9, when the guys were arriving by golf cart. Pretty cool to see them right before going on like that. Patrick was even driving one of them.

toawrds the end of z i think someone through a boatload of glow sticks at carl and the look on his face like "really dude??" - i dont think anyone understood why someone would think thats a good idea in the middle of a sick show like that..

Quote from: dexter on Mar 08, 2018, 11:48 AM
toawrds the end of z i think someone through a boatload of glow sticks at carl and the look on his face like "really dude??" - i dont think anyone understood why someone would think thats a good idea in the middle of a sick show like that..

It seems like thats a pretty common thing at a lot of their shows sadly. I remember Jim got hit by one at OBH3 and there were lots of glowsticks near missing them on NYE.

why would anyone who wants a great show throw anything at all at a band? It's one of the most selfish things you can aside from holding your phone directly in view of the person behind you taking video.

If I saw this, I'd have to channel my inner Jules and  say "throw a glowstick at Carl again" and give em this stare

Yeah I don't really get the appeal of the glow sticks. It's supposed to look cool to grown adults? There's an awesome non-stop light show right above the stage.

Quote from: Thom Joad on Mar 08, 2018, 08:45 AM
Started with the last night first:

https://archive.org/details/mmj2018-03-05.flac

By this point in the weekend I had misplaced my windscreens, so this one was with no "protection."  Of course, this night had the most breeze out of the 3.  However, as I was converting and tracking it, I noticed most of the wind noise was between tunes.  Not sure which gods were smiling on me that night, but I'm glad they did.  Perhaps they were making up for not allowing me to get Portugal the Man since it was way too windy for their set.

Now for the talkers.  As people have said, it was pretty bad back by the board.  After the first night, I was considering moving closer to the stage just to get away from them, but the security of putting my stand at the VIP area fence won out and I stayed there.  Not sure why people would spend that amount of money to go talk to their friends about random things, and not pay attention to the bands, but to each their own I guess.

Excellent shows all around!  Hopefully tonight I'll get to the Saturday night sets.  The Friday night ones are going to be incomplete and take some more work, so I'm saving them until last.  I'll post here when they're up.

Dude.  Thank you so much!  Lovely stuff.

the elusive complete TTF performance still remains uncaptured in the wild

Quote from: Osistheones on Mar 08, 2018, 12:41 PM
Yeah I don't really get the appeal of the glow sticks. It's supposed to look cool to grown adults? There's an awesome non-stop light show right above the stage.

we were wondering about the genesis of it all........at what point in time, what year, what city, what band, what venue.....when, exactly, did the first fan sneak in the first glowstick and hurl it thru the air during the concert?

i'd love to know, 'cause they need to be slapped.

we had quite a graveyard of popped balloons and deflated beach balls around us.  it's cute at first, but i came to watch the shows, not dodge projectiles for 3 hours.

having said that, i thought the bear was hilarious.

Quote from: Osistheones on Mar 08, 2018, 12:41 PM
Yeah I don't really get the appeal of the glow sticks. It's supposed to look cool to grown adults? There's an awesome non-stop light show right above the stage.

I blame Phish, as always.

We had a fabulous time at our 4th OBH, and felt extremely grateful to attend, with the band treating us to their wonderful catalog, in order of release.  We met so many great people, and it was awesome to see many, many, old faces as well.  We enjoyed the beach, arriving 2 days early, and spent WED, THU, FRI & SAT on the beach and SUN & MON at the pool, since the oceans was not happy.  On a side note, I believe this beach has red flags ALOT!  I have a friend who attended this place twice for conventions, and both times it was red flagged, and now OBH.  Of course the full moon contributed.

I want to thank the band.  I had a chance to meet and shake Tom's had right before PTM.  All I could think to say was, "thank you for all the band is giving us and tell him, he constantly had the hugest smiles nights 1 & 2." (see pics others post).  He replied, of course.

Regarding the venue, yes it was bigger, but it didn't feel that way to us.  Mostly because I studied the map before hand and we were in an "A" building.   The food was once again very good, IF you ate at the restaurants.  The Fox Brothers BBQ was OK at best.  The chicken was cold and the ribs were very tough, and we were there at the very beginning.  For folks that didn't eat good, skip the buffets.  We at at Los Galos and Zen twice each, along with a 3 a.m. pizza, from Pizzeto.  The restaurants were very big and handled the crowds well.  Also, my stomach handled the DR better than Mexico.

Regarding the talkers, I believe the extra 1K contributed to this.  I met a few people that didn't know the first 4 albums were played nights 1 & 2, along with an older gentleman that enjoyed night 1, but skipped night 2.  He had a blast night 3, and thought he would see night 4 from the back, in a sofa.

On our transportation out of the venue, a manager got on the buss and rara'd us, said he is now the biggest MMJ fan, and we were the best crowd ever.  He also mentioned there were 3,700 attendees.   

Quote from: gardenparty on Mar 08, 2018, 01:12 PM
the elusive complete TTF performance still remains uncaptured in the wild

AHAHAHAHAHHA

Making friends

Is everyone here on this forum also in the FB group? I was hoping to meet a few more people and make lifelong friends, but to be fair, my husband and I were on a mini-moon and not being as outgoing as usual. I spent two mornings in the spa using resort credits and then by the time we made it out to the pool – and we went to one of the smaller ones because it was easier to find chairs there – we just lounged and ate and watched the turtles swimming by. But everyone that we did talk to was nice; we just never talked long enough to exchange names.

Next year's dates

It was our first OBH and probably not our last. There's a tiny of part of me that's hoping it's the same weekend next year, which is also my folks' 50th wedding anniversary, which means we wouldn't be able to go. And then there's a huge part of me that hopes it shifts just a little bit and that the temptation turns out to be too great and I make another unsound financial decision (we just put our wedding on plastic, so there's a reckoning on the way) that my husband will give me crap about until we're there and he's having the time of his life.

In one way, I'm happy to hear the rumor that they signed a 3-year contract with the HRHPC, and in another, I was sort of hoping for a change of scenery. Don't get me wrong, based on the reports, this venue was way better than Mexico, but I'd love going somewhere new (and slightly closer). And while we didn't have any travel issues, I would definitely look into pre-nights next time; as long as it's not super early, I think post-nights might be too depressing, at least at the same resort. The overbooked airline's offer of a $1000 voucher and extra all-inclusive night was so tempting, and then when I was standing in that awful second screening line (where they take your passport away from you), I was really wishing I'd taken it.

Chatter & tall people

So, I was a little concerned because while I like MMJ and had been to one show before, I'm not a super fan. Like, I didn't know the other band members' names – I know them now (even recognized Tom standing in line on the same flight home) – or all of the albums. That said, this was an AWESOME introduction and I feel so privileged to have been able to hear all 7 in order. I especially loved Night 1. That said, we got pretty close to the stage, Jim side, like 10 rows back if there were rows, and I was going insane with the chatter. I don't even know all the songs – some it was the first time I've ever heard them – and for that very reason, I wanted people to shut the hell up.

And I saw that some of the tall people were getting shit from the short people, and there were a couple in front of me (somehow the same dude stood in front of me EVERY time) that were annoying, but I could've moved, or he probably would've let me in front. Tall people can't help being tall, but people can SHUT up, not throw stabby glowsticks and sticky drinks, and not wave their totems in your face. I think theme night is fun, but some people's hats/costumes were kind of a pain in the crowd...maybe that could be more of a daytime thing? I've been to plenty of big festivals, and I was expecting a little more out of this crowd honestly. It was a lot of the same inconsiderate behavior you see at any other festival – maybe the difference is that people at OBH are so happy to be there that they're more tolerant of the idiots? Anyway, I REALLY HOPE THEY GIVE US THE RECORDINGS and that you can't hear all the chatting.

Food and beer share

According to FB – that bastion of truth – lots of people got sick. I have a pretty strong stomach and didn't, but I didn't feel particularly well the whole time – but that's probably due to the booze, carbs, and sugar more than anything. I wasn't over or underwhelmed by the food. Zen and Ciao were fine. The lunch buffet with the ramen and poke (yes, I ate raw fish) was pretty good. I thought the late night room service was pretty poor, but not awful...and while it looked dodgy, I thought it was nice that they had food out by the stage because it was really easy to sort of forget to eat. I also feel in love with the empanadas at the coffee stand.

More bathrooms for us lowly folk with super far away rooms would've been nice. There was one time where I looked at the line and knew it would actually be faster to walk back to the room, but then I couldn't still hear the music.

We only went to one activity, the beer share, and that was pretty fun...and we got to see Britt Daniel walk by before his show. I wish they had put up signs to organize the beer by type and/or region, but I know this is the first year Cloud 9 took over and the little mugs were a cute touch.

Okay, I didn't mean to write this much...

Summary: had a great time; want to go again.

I'm not a jealous or envious kind of person, but chatter about these shows is pushing the limit.  Three nights and seven albums including every MMJ song they have ever released is mind boggling.  Work will never allow us to attend given the current timing of this event which is even more unfortunate because my birthday happened to fall on the last night of this year's fun where they played for 3.5 hours.

I'm glad folks enjoyed the shows and definitely wish we could have been there.  I echo the hope the band finds a way to get proper copies of the shows in the hands of fans!

Lack of bathrooms around the venue would probably be my biggest complaint.

Thom Joad, it was great to meet you— you chatted with me and my husband for a few minutes after night 4 and thanks so much for turning us on to archives.org!  :cool:

No PTM??  Damn, I was really hoping to hear that show again, I thought they killed it!  The wind wouldn't allow a good recording?

Anyway thanks again and looking forward to hearing nights 1 & 2!

Quote from: ranyart on Mar 08, 2018, 06:26 PM
I'm not a jealous or envious kind of person, but chatter about these shows is pushing the limit.  Three nights and seven albums including every MMJ song they have ever released is mind boggling.  Work will never allow us to attend given the current timing of this event which is even more unfortunate because my birthday happened to fall on the last night of this year's fun where they played for 3.5 hours.

I'm glad folks enjoyed the shows and definitely wish we could have been there.  I echo the hope the band finds a way to get proper copies of the shows in the hands of fans!

I feel your pain. It's unbelievable to me that people who aren't even familiar with the catalogue shelled out money for this. And all the people talking. I can't imagine spending thousands of dollars to go to a festival of a band I don't absolutely love. Happy for everyone that made it, but damn. Also idk how I feel about trying to go in the future since they already played EVERYTHING this year...

One thing about chatter and talking you hear - this is the only show where people are delivering you "free drinks" the entire time.  There is a lot of "thank yous" "gracias" and thinks like that being said when they hand you a drink, plus people placing specific drink orders with the staff.  I was by the soundboard -- people were into the show, and having fun and not just chatting the night away, but there was a lot of "excuse me" and "heads up" because full trays of drinks were coming into the crowd.

Funny story - one guy dropped an entire tray of drinks on me, i was soaked from the chest down.  He was so upset but I just started laughing, told him "fuck it, don't worry about it" I put my arm around him and we rocked out!  The staff was awesome!  Lots of them getting down during the show.

Quote from: RobRoy286 on Mar 09, 2018, 12:36 PM

Quote from: ranyart on Mar 08, 2018, 06:26 PM
I'm not a jealous or envious kind of person, but chatter about these shows is pushing the limit.  Three nights and seven albums including every MMJ song they have ever released is mind boggling.  Work will never allow us to attend given the current timing of this event which is even more unfortunate because my birthday happened to fall on the last night of this year's fun where they played for 3.5 hours.

I'm glad folks enjoyed the shows and definitely wish we could have been there.  I echo the hope the band finds a way to get proper copies of the shows in the hands of fans!

I feel your pain. It's unbelievable to me that people who aren't even familiar with the catalogue shelled out money for this. And all the people talking. I can't imagine spending thousands of dollars to go to a festival of a band I don't absolutely love. Happy for everyone that made it, but damn. Also idk how I feel about trying to go in the future since they already played EVERYTHING this year...

I'm a massive fan. Have been since 2002. My wife isn't but she loves the beach. Great vacation for both of us.

not sure if it's been posted yet but a saint has posted night 3 on archive.org
https://archive.org/details/mmj2018-03-05.flac/mmj2018-03-05s1t02.flac

Just finished Evil Urges and Look at you was by far my favorite track they played. Absolutely beautiful, never heard it live (in person) before.

Quote from: Jbpats on Mar 09, 2018, 03:15 PM
not sure if it's been posted yet but a saint has posted night 3 on archive.org
https://archive.org/details/mmj2018-03-05.flac/mmj2018-03-05s1t02.flac

Just finished Evil Urges and Look at you was by far my favorite track they played. Absolutely beautiful, never heard it live (in person) before.

We gotcha covered in the Tapings section! Always look there  isnt that Look At You so fucking perfect?

LEMMMMMMMMEEEEEEEEE FOLLLOOW UUUUU

Quote from: Jbpats on Mar 09, 2018, 03:15 PM
not sure if it's been posted yet but a saint has posted night 3 on archive.org
https://archive.org/details/mmj2018-03-05.flac/mmj2018-03-05s1t02.flac

Just finished Evil Urges and Look at you was by far my favorite track they played. Absolutely beautiful, never heard it live (in person) before.

Can anyone help me with the best app for an ANDROID to listen to these shows?  I read through my wife's Facebook account others mentioning one, but couldn't find it on Android.  The ones I do find have shit reviews.  Thanks 

Quote from: ditty on Mar 10, 2018, 10:14 AM

Can anyone help me with the best app for an ANDROID to listen to these shows?  I read through my wife's Facebook account others mentioning one, but couldn't find it on Android.  The ones I do find have shit reviews.  Thanks 

Have you tried Archivist?  I'm not sure if it's available on Android but I assume it would be.  Relisten is another good one.

Quote from: iLikeBeer on Mar 10, 2018, 10:43 AM

Quote from: ditty on Mar 10, 2018, 10:14 AM

Can anyone help me with the best app for an ANDROID to listen to these shows?  I read through my wife's Facebook account others mentioning one, but couldn't find it on Android.  The ones I do find have shit reviews.  Thanks 

Have you tried Archivist?  I'm not sure if it's available on Android but I assume it would be.  Relisten is another good one.

I have not tried Archivist, will try it out.  Thanks!

One week ago today I was in a beautiful place!  Enjoy:

https://archive.org/details/mmj2018-03-03.flac

BTW - Did anyone keep track of which tunes the Preservation Horns sat in for?  If so, please let me know as I'd like to add it to the text files.

Quote from: Thom Joad on Mar 10, 2018, 04:24 PM
One week ago today I was in a beautiful place!  Enjoy:
https://archive.org/details/mmj2018-03-03.flac
BTW - Did anyone keep track of which tunes the Preservation Horns sat in for?  If so, please let me know as I'd like to add it to the text files.

AWESOME, thank you.  Yes, it was very beautiful.

Quote from: Thom Joad on Mar 10, 2018, 04:24 PM
One week ago today I was in a beautiful place!  Enjoy:

https://archive.org/details/mmj2018-03-03.flac

BTW - Did anyone keep track of which tunes the Preservation Horns sat in for?  If so, please let me know as I'd like to add it to the text files.

First of all thanks for these recordings  :thumbsup:
PHJB played on Dancefloors, One Big Holiday, and Easy Morning Rebel Night 2
Evil Urges, Highly Suspicious, Black Metal, Magic Bullet, and One Big Holiday again night 4
I for the life of me do not remember if they did anything night one with MMJ but I'll try to find out.  Once again appreciate your effort to bring these to everybody.

Quote from: Thom Joad on Mar 10, 2018, 04:24 PM
One week ago today I was in a beautiful place!  Enjoy:

https://archive.org/details/mmj2018-03-03.flac

Thanks so much for taping and sharing these wonderful shows!  :thumbsup:

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BTW - Did anyone keep track of which tunes the Preservation Horns sat in for?  If so, please let me know as I'd like to add it to the text files.

Sadly not I.  I didn't even take many pictures -- I was so entranced by the band, the crowd, and the moon. :smiley:

Quote from: tmz on Mar 11, 2018, 12:07 PM

Quote from: Thom Joad on Mar 10, 2018, 04:24 PM
One week ago today I was in a beautiful place!  Enjoy:

https://archive.org/details/mmj2018-03-03.flac

If you can find pictures of the setlists, it's noted where Pres Hall joined in.

Thanks so much for taping and sharing these wonderful shows!  :thumbsup:

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BTW - Did anyone keep track of which tunes the Preservation Horns sat in for?  If so, please let me know as I'd like to add it to the text files.

Sadly not I.  I didn't even take many pictures -- I was so entranced by the band, the crowd, and the moon. :smiley:

If you can find pictures of the setlists it's noted on there which songs Pres Hall joined in on.  Might be up at setlist.fm too.

This.  So magical and though I've only been back home a few days, I am still enchanted by the experience.  Took a long time to get there- and back- but if it would have been easy, I would not have cared..

Quote from: Thom Joad on Mar 10, 2018, 04:24 PM
BTW - Did anyone keep track of which tunes the Preservation Horns sat in for?  If so, please let me know as I'd like to add it to the text files.

Looks like someone here http://archive.mymorningjacket.net/ has the songs noted.  Thanks again for your hard work taping, converting and posting these shows!

FYI, I got my email from OBH4 stating the downloads were coming and all attendee's will get a free download code soon.

Every year I've worried that they won't release the shows. Now it's confirmed we're getting an official release of every album, live? Lesgo!

Agreed! Can't wait.

I was pretty sure the initial announcement said attendees would get free downloads, like they've done each year i've been there.

Good to see it confirmed. Can't wait to relive it all, especially The Tennessee Fire.

Thanks for the notation help.  New text files soon.

With today's email I don't feel as bad about losing part of the first night.  I'll still upload what I have in the next few days though.

I got an email about the improper track split between In Its Infancy and Get To the Point.  I'll get new files up for those two at some point for the purists.

Sorry for the amateur hour stuff.  I assure you I've been doing this a long time, just not as much recently.  My first MMJ show/upload was when they opened for Wilco summer '05.  After their set ended my wife and I simultaneously said the billing should have been the other way around.  Super glad we got to do this 13 years later.

Quote from: Thom Joad on Mar 12, 2018, 09:21 PM
Thanks for the notation help.  New text files soon.

With today's email I don't feel as bad about losing part of the first night.  I'll still upload what I have in the next few days though.

I got an email about the improper track split between In Its Infancy and Get To the Point.  I'll get new files up for those two at some point for the purists.

Sorry for the amateur hour stuff.  I assure you I've been doing this a long time, just not as much recently.  My first MMJ show/upload was when they opened for Wilco summer '05.  After their set ended my wife and I simultaneously said the billing should have been the other way around.  Super glad we got to do this 13 years later.

Judging by your recordings AMATEUR is the LAST word id use to call you by. You've been fantastic Thom Joad! We wouldnt get to hear these shows until theyre released if it wasnt for you. Dont beat yourself up about those types of things! All is well and all can be fixed!

In case anyone missed it, downloads of the entire shows will be provided to attendees.

https://archive.org/details/mmj2018-03-02.flac

Finally got around to converting the first night.  This one was a little tougher sound quality wise. Since I was over in the corner of the VIP area this night (and not more centered as I was for the other two) had to add some gain and fix the L/R balance.  Hopefully it came out OK for casual listening.  Also, this is the worst of the 3 for talkers.  It got tough to listen to at some points and I've become conditioned to them over the years.  The party of people in the left channel were pretty drunk, and acting like they wanted me to tell them to quiet down just so it could be made into an issue, so I just shot a few hairy eyeballs their way and hoped for the best.  I hope they hear this at some point and realize how dumb their conversations sounded in comparison to what was going down on stage.

As I said before, I had some battery cable issues.  I debated not uploading any tune that was cut, but since this was the only recording (until the official release), I decided to do them as well.  The end of "I Think I'm Going To Hell" is cut.  The beginning of "Lowdown" starts for 10 sec., then a quick cut, but the majority of the tune is there.  I wasn't even going to include "Honest Man" as it has 2 cuts, but I figured someone might want to hear a part of it.  Then the end of "If It Smashes Down" has a cut but it's almost at the very end.

Hope everyone enjoys it!

Quote from: Thom Joad on Mar 20, 2018, 08:13 AM
https://archive.org/details/mmj2018-03-02.flac
Hope everyone enjoys it!

Thank you for all your efforts hauling equipment, patience to tape, balance, edit, upload etc!

It's About Twilight Now was louder than the talkers :grin: and sounds very good.

I laughed my ass off at the women talking at 1:35 of "I Will Be There When You Die" talking about how much she loves live music and spends all her excess money on in her life....ha.  Must have been there to see PTM and NR.

Quote from: ditty on Mar 20, 2018, 10:38 AM

Quote from: Thom Joad on Mar 20, 2018, 08:13 AM
https://archive.org/details/mmj2018-03-02.flac
Hope everyone enjoys it!

Thank you for all your efforts hauling equipment, patience to tape, balance, edit, upload etc!

It's About Twilight Now was louder than the talkers :grin: and sounds very good.

I laughed my ass off at the women talking at 1:35 of "I Will Be There When You Die" talking about how much she loves live music and spends all her excess money on in her life....ha.  Must have been there to see PTM and NR.

In all fairness she never said she could be quite during her love of live music. :wink:

Thanks again Thom Joad for all your efforts.

Quote from: rkwedge on Mar 20, 2018, 11:13 AM

Quote from: ditty on Mar 20, 2018, 10:38 AM

Quote from: Thom Joad on Mar 20, 2018, 08:13 AM
https://archive.org/details/mmj2018-03-02.flac
Hope everyone enjoys it!

Thank you for all your efforts hauling equipment, patience to tape, balance, edit, upload etc!

It's About Twilight Now was louder than the talkers :grin: and sounds very good.

I laughed my ass off at the women talking at 1:35 of "I Will Be There When You Die" talking about how much she loves live music and spends all her excess money on in her life....ha.  Must have been there to see PTM and NR.

In all fairness she never said she could be quite during her love of live music. :wink:

Thanks again Thom Joad for all your efforts.

sounds fantastic!!! i guarantee the band just told you or Ryan Pickett did, to not release the full recording of this night to get the fans to buy the downloads. Which any fan would be nuts not to do, but these recordings are fantastic and we can compare the sbds to them and make sure. One of the most interesting Jacket bootlegs is one I have of the first or second night at Fillmore 2005 when Okonokos was being filmed and recorded. Hearing them play the actual versions that would come out on the album was sick, never a cut. just love having it ALL.

Thom Joad, YOU are another Pat Myers disciple of Jimachrist

Thank you for recording!  Why would you fly to paradise, to see your "favorite" band, and talk all the way through the shows?  What a waste of money.

Quote from: warrenfse on Mar 20, 2018, 03:04 PM
Thank you for recording!  Why would you fly to paradise, to see your "favorite" band, and talk all the way through the shows?  What a waste of money.

100% agree!!  It was pretty bad this year, way worse than OBH 2 & 3.  I guess with the event getting bigger, it's fewer diehard fans and more partying types attending.

Quote from: sillyboob on Mar 20, 2018, 03:50 PM

Quote from: warrenfse on Mar 20, 2018, 03:04 PM
Thank you for recording!  Why would you fly to paradise, to see your "favorite" band, and talk all the way through the shows?  What a waste of money.

100% agree!!  It was pretty bad this year, way worse than OBH 2 & 3.  I guess with the event getting bigger, it's fewer diehard fans and more partying types attending.

I feel really fortunate, must have been in a sweet spot. I only had annoying talkers on night two, a group of three came and set up shop by us and started the chat circle, well we quickly let em know shut up or move on and they did leave without incident. I found the wait staff more annoying than the talkers, and god bless them they do an awesome job but there's one coming past you ever 1-2 minutes. A little more organization like giving each one a section or small quadrant to handle that way 6-10 of them aren't asking you how your doing all the time. They are such nice people who mean well too that it's hard not to just let it go. I had a lot of fun dancing and laughing with them so it is what it is. The Sound Board recordings will surly help get rid of that crowd chatter.

So as far as Phone Went West goes...from OBH4 night I how was it compared to say this list of the greatest Phones:

RR2012
Beacon 2015
NYE 2017
Terminal 5 2010
RR2015
RR2016
Capitol theatre 2012
ForestHills 2017
SLC2012 its the first and i was there so i gotta put it

To name my favorites. Where does it fall??

Quote from: Lonndown27 on Mar 22, 2018, 08:47 PM
So as far as Phone Went West goes...from OBH4 night I how was it compared to say this list of the greatest Phones:

RR2012
Beacon 2015
NYE 2017
Terminal 5 2010
RR2015
RR2016
Capitol theatre 2012
ForestHills 2017
SLC2012 its the first and i was there so i gotta put it

To name my favorites. Where does it fall??

I think it fell in line with NYE17 given the same lyrical revisions (lock on your heart) and the arrangement was very close to that version as well (which makes sense).  The set placement outside of album order made sense too given its appropriate encore treatment.

Hard to "rank" overall on that list, but I'd like to think the NYE17 and OBH4 versions mark a 3.0 era for this great song - 2012 saw it evolve significantly and now we are seeing it in a new light

I'm not sure SLC 2012 was the "first" live PWW was it?!?!

Quote from: millerjustin on Mar 23, 2018, 09:03 AM

Quote from: Lonndown27 on Mar 22, 2018, 08:47 PM
So as far as Phone Went West goes...from OBH4 night I how was it compared to say this list of the greatest Phones:

RR2012
Beacon 2015
NYE 2017
Terminal 5 2010
RR2015
RR2016
Capitol theatre 2012
ForestHills 2017
SLC2012 its the first and i was there so i gotta put it

To name my favorites. Where does it fall??

I think it fell in line with NYE17 given the same lyrical revisions (lock on your heart) and the arrangement was very close to that version as well (which makes sense).  The set placement outside of album order made sense too given its appropriate encore treatment.

Hard to "rank" overall on that list, but I'd like to think the NYE17 and OBH4 versions mark a 3.0 era for this great song - 2012 saw it evolve significantly and now we are seeing it in a new light

I'm not sure SLC 2012 was the "first" live PWW was it?!?!

It was the first one with the alternate jammed-out ending I believe

Yes THAT'S what i meant hahah

Quote from: Lonndown27 on Mar 22, 2018, 08:47 PM
So as far as Phone Went West goes...from OBH4 night I how was it compared to say this list of the greatest Phones:

RR2012
Beacon 2015
NYE 2017
Terminal 5 2010
RR2015
RR2016
Capitol theatre 2012
ForestHills 2017
SLC2012 its the first and i was there so i gotta put it

To name my favorites. Where does it fall??

I can't comment on the OBH4 one as I wasn't there, but for me out of those on your list, The Beacon 2015 is #1 and honestly it would rank there out of all the ones I've seen, not just the six or so I've seen from your list.

I will give the nod to most underrated or at least not talked about as much PWW of the ones I've seen to the Forrest Hills 2017. Man that one went off that night, and with the visuals it was one that's deserving of some praise.  :thumbsup:

Quote from: ericm on Mar 23, 2018, 03:22 PM

Quote from: Lonndown27 on Mar 22, 2018, 08:47 PM
So as far as Phone Went West goes...from OBH4 night I how was it compared to say this list of the greatest Phones:

RR2012
Beacon 2015
NYE 2017
Terminal 5 2010
RR2015
RR2016
Capitol theatre 2012
ForestHills 2017
SLC2012 its the first and i was there so i gotta put it

To name my favorites. Where does it fall??

I can't comment on the OBH4 one as I wasn't there, but for me out of those on your list, The Beacon 2015 is #1 and honestly it would rank there out of all the ones I've seen, not just the six or so I've seen from your list.

I will give the nod to most underrated or at least not talked about as much PWW of the ones I've seen to the Forrest Hills 2017. Man that one went off that night, and with the visuals it was one that's deserving of some praise.  :thumbsup:

I think Beacon would have my vote to, just need that awesome soundboard recording of it to be certain  :wink:(Come on Live album) OBH4 was great, RR2016 was great and just went back and listened to Forest Hills, pretty great too. I think your right Eric underrated along with Gideon from that show. What a great show that must have been. I also always lean on RR2012 just for the fact that it is the best sounding of any of the live performances  recorded not named Okonokos.  :headphones:

Quote from: rkwedge on Mar 23, 2018, 04:13 PM

Quote from: ericm on Mar 23, 2018, 03:22 PM

Quote from: Lonndown27 on Mar 22, 2018, 08:47 PM
So as far as Phone Went West goes...from OBH4 night I how was it compared to say this list of the greatest Phones:

RR2012
Beacon 2015
NYE 2017
Terminal 5 2010
RR2015
RR2016
Capitol theatre 2012
ForestHills 2017
SLC2012 its the first and i was there so i gotta put it

To name my favorites. Where does it fall??

I can't comment on the OBH4 one as I wasn't there, but for me out of those on your list, The Beacon 2015 is #1 and honestly it would rank there out of all the ones I've seen, not just the six or so I've seen from your list.

I will give the nod to most underrated or at least not talked about as much PWW of the ones I've seen to the Forrest Hills 2017. Man that one went off that night, and with the visuals it was one that's deserving of some praise.  :thumbsup:

I think Beacon would have my vote to, just need that awesome soundboard recording of it to be certain  :wink:(Come on Live album) OBH4 was great, RR2016 was great and just went back and listened to Forest Hills, pretty great too. I think your right Eric underrated along with Gideon from that show. What a great show that must have been. I also always lean on RR2012 just for the fact that it is the best sounding of any of the live performances  recorded not named Okonokos.  :headphones:

so many damn good Jacket shows to dissect and get into. There's so much to discover, even for fiends like us you'll NEVER get done hearing it all. I think we're gonna need 2018 to catch up with these guys!!!

we have the full footage of Bonnaroo 2006 now

we have the official OBH4 recordings which are three 3 hour shows containing every LP

we have a live album and possibly a DVD coming officially from the band

we have all 3 Denver shows to still dissect and understand, with full footage and audio.

So much to discover. so much to see.

Quote from: Thom Joad on Mar 20, 2018, 08:13 AM
https://archive.org/details/mmj2018-03-02.flac

Finally got around to converting the first night.  This one was a little tougher sound quality wise. Since I was over in the corner of the VIP area this night (and not more centered as I was for the other two) had to add some gain and fix the L/R balance.  Hopefully it came out OK for casual listening.  Also, this is the worst of the 3 for talkers.  It got tough to listen to at some points and I've become conditioned to them over the years.  The party of people in the left channel were pretty drunk, and acting like they wanted me to tell them to quiet down just so it could be made into an issue, so I just shot a few hairy eyeballs their way and hoped for the best.  I hope they hear this at some point and realize how dumb their conversations sounded in comparison to what was going down on stage.

As I said before, I had some battery cable issues.  I debated not uploading any tune that was cut, but since this was the only recording (until the official release), I decided to do them as well.  The end of "I Think I'm Going To Hell" is cut.  The beginning of "Lowdown" starts for 10 sec., then a quick cut, but the majority of the tune is there.  I wasn't even going to include "Honest Man" as it has 2 cuts, but I figured someone might want to hear a part of it.  Then the end of "If It Smashes Down" has a cut but it's almost at the very end.

Hope everyone enjoys it!

The talkers were bad. I wonder if it was because these are their first two albums. With the evolution of the band I think it is safe to say there are fans that arent that familiar with these albums. It was annoying but in person I didn't notice where I stood.

Did you happen to tape any of the other sets? I am trying to find NR and the NS SOB to The Shape Im in back to SOB.

Quote from: GTGUGriff on Mar 28, 2018, 02:44 PM

Quote from: Thom Joad on Mar 20, 2018, 08:13 AM
https://archive.org/details/mmj2018-03-02.flac

Finally got around to converting the first night.  This one was a little tougher sound quality wise. Since I was over in the corner of the VIP area this night (and not more centered as I was for the other two) had to add some gain and fix the L/R balance.  Hopefully it came out OK for casual listening.  Also, this is the worst of the 3 for talkers.  It got tough to listen to at some points and I've become conditioned to them over the years.  The party of people in the left channel were pretty drunk, and acting like they wanted me to tell them to quiet down just so it could be made into an issue, so I just shot a few hairy eyeballs their way and hoped for the best.  I hope they hear this at some point and realize how dumb their conversations sounded in comparison to what was going down on stage.

As I said before, I had some battery cable issues.  I debated not uploading any tune that was cut, but since this was the only recording (until the official release), I decided to do them as well.  The end of "I Think I'm Going To Hell" is cut.  The beginning of "Lowdown" starts for 10 sec., then a quick cut, but the majority of the tune is there.  I wasn't even going to include "Honest Man" as it has 2 cuts, but I figured someone might want to hear a part of it.  Then the end of "If It Smashes Down" has a cut but it's almost at the very end.

Hope everyone enjoys it!

The talkers were bad. I wonder if it was because these are their first two albums. With the evolution of the band I think it is safe to say there are fans that arent that familiar with these albums. It was annoying but in person I didn't notice where I stood.

Did you happen to tape any of the other sets? I am trying to find NR and the NS SOB to The Shape Im in back to SOB.

I filmed that live on FB - search me on FB - it's set to public

Quote from: GTGUGriff on Mar 28, 2018, 02:44 PM

Quote from: Thom Joad on Mar 20, 2018, 08:13 AM
https://archive.org/details/mmj2018-03-02.flac

Finally got around to converting the first night.  This one was a little tougher sound quality wise. Since I was over in the corner of the VIP area this night (and not more centered as I was for the other two) had to add some gain and fix the L/R balance.  Hopefully it came out OK for casual listening.  Also, this is the worst of the 3 for talkers.  It got tough to listen to at some points and I've become conditioned to them over the years.  The party of people in the left channel were pretty drunk, and acting like they wanted me to tell them to quiet down just so it could be made into an issue, so I just shot a few hairy eyeballs their way and hoped for the best.  I hope they hear this at some point and realize how dumb their conversations sounded in comparison to what was going down on stage.

As I said before, I had some battery cable issues.  I debated not uploading any tune that was cut, but since this was the only recording (until the official release), I decided to do them as well.  The end of "I Think I'm Going To Hell" is cut.  The beginning of "Lowdown" starts for 10 sec., then a quick cut, but the majority of the tune is there.  I wasn't even going to include "Honest Man" as it has 2 cuts, but I figured someone might want to hear a part of it.  Then the end of "If It Smashes Down" has a cut but it's almost at the very end.

Hope everyone enjoys it!

The talkers were bad. I wonder if it was because these are their first two albums. With the evolution of the band I think it is safe to say there are fans that arent that familiar with these albums. It was annoying but in person I didn't notice where I stood.

Did you happen to tape any of the other sets? I am trying to find NR and the NS SOB to The Shape Im in back to SOB.

it's not a good omen then if these people are going to talk during their most fabled albums (meaning first two nights, third night I cant hear it as badly). Its very sad that all they're into is Victory Dance, Circuital, Touch Me II, Black Metal and Wordless and wanna go down there to get plowed , but shit, isn't it about the music? If you've never heard those albums, fine, but wouldn't it be interesting to be able to say the first time you heard At Dawn and Tennessee Fire WAS LIVE??? IN FULL??? and now a small minority of the people who can say that, will not remember most of it due to drunken conversations.

I felt a presence of this type of crowd at the 12/31-1/1 show at 1st Bank Center. It was one of the greatest nights of my life, but shit, to say there weren't any weird presences merely there for getting trashed is a straight up illusion.

I love getting fucked up TO the music!!! Maybe covering my mouth and saying a tid bit like a geek to my girlfriend "This is the first time since Terminal5!" or "this is the shortest Cobra ever" etc. but if you become aware you're bothering people either knowingly or unknowingly at an MMJ show, ya just stop right there because...this is an experience....and you don't ruin a Jacket show for someone, that's a cardinal sin damnit

Until the tapes and comments here, I hadn't heard anything about chatterbugs at the shows.  I watched each night from as close to dead center as I could, about 1/4 or 1/3 of the way between the stage and the sound board.  I like to have a nice full view of the stage, the lights, and in this case, the moon just off to the right of the stage each night.

The sound was beautiful, as usual (kudos to all the hard-working folks in the crew who make that happen with such stunning regularity).  The people there were all lovely too.  Like rkwedge said, the wait staff were perhaps a bit too omnipresent, but it is hard to be too upset about that.

I imagine in a few weeks when the official recordings are released it will be easy to forget about the fact that some people at the shows didn't take in the music as most of us did (or would).

Quote from: tmz on Mar 29, 2018, 12:05 AM
Until the tapes and comments here, I hadn't heard anything about chatterbugs at the shows.  I watched each night from as close to dead center as I could, about 1/4 or 1/3 of the way between the stage and the sound board.  I like to have a nice full view of the stage, the lights, and in this case, the moon just off to the right of the stage each night.

The sound was beautiful, as usual (kudos to all the hard-working folks in the crew who make that happen with such stunning regularity).  The people there were all lovely too.  Like rkwedge said, the wait staff were perhaps a bit too omnipresent, but it is hard to be too upset about that.

I imagine in a few weeks when the official recordings are released it will be easy to forget about the fact that some people at the shows didn't take in the music as most of us did (or would).

So true!! The Magic of Ryan Pickett continues

My Last One Big Holiday 2018

I am not one to complain on the boards but I feel like I have been writing this post since the moment I got off the bus and began the check in process. Please do not crucify me as this isn't meant to be anything other than a venting review.  Driving to the resort was completely different than last year. The poor construction sites along the main drive were so depressing. I remember last year the party really began as soon as you got off the bus so I was fine with the shanty town landscape. Please note that I am talking about within the Hardrock grounds. We arrived around 4PM and began the check in process.

As we were walking through the halls it seemed just like the Riveria Maya. Then we walked into great room. Granted there were close to 1500 people in the check in room but the floor was littered with debris. The bar was a hodge podge of fold up tables. I was given warm beer with ice cubes. To cap things off the overwhelming smell of mildew hung thick in the air. The check in line for the event was too long so I continued on to my room.

I found the room to be bigger than last years and was also pleasantly surprised with a view of the main stage. We continued on to the Broken Social Scene show. Once at the stage we began to get the lay of the land. Two bars and two buffet lines. Instead of bamboo with nice wood tops it was metal with vinyl stickers. Presidente is a quality beer which I often drink at home on warm summer days so that was nice surprise. Broken Social Scene was fine but I think with all the frustration with the travel I began to be overserved and don't remember much of that set.

My Morning Jacket took the stage and began playing their first album. I love MMJ but don't know their discography well enough to know they were playing everything in order. They played well and tight as usual. I got to see Picture of You and Phone Went West which are two of my favorite songs.

I got out of bed around 10 the next morning and headed to Toro for breakfast not great. I asked for a water to rehydrate and was given a juice glass filled with a plastic bottle. I get people are concerned about the water there however pouring it out of crinkly plastic bottle doesn't exactly scream luxury. The wait staff expects tips regardless of level service. That's not how I operate. Last year I tipped over 400 dollars so its not because I am cheap but I believe tips are earned.

I went down to the beach to meet up with my friends and asked and attendant for a chair. He told me to hold on with his index finger. I waited about 10 minutes before asking another guest if I could use a unattended chair. The beach was fine and the water warm little did I know it was the only day I could get in the water. I am not blaming anyone for the weather just making an observation.

We had Pizza for dinner the second night. Service was quality and the food was fine. We headed to Spoon which was fine except I felt like maybe the lead singer was having issues with hearing and was definitely letting the people on the side of the stage know. He tossed his guitar off to the side of the stage showing no respect for the equipment. I found the keyboardist/ guitarist to doing maybe just a little too much with his head banging and on stage antics. Carl is one of the best guitarist out there and when he gets to shredding it actually looks like he's just in the music not trying to make up for lack luster guitar play.

After reading various social media sites it became apparent MMJ was going to play It still Moves and Z that evening which are monster albums. However being able to follow along on Spotify of what they were going to play kind of took some of the magic away. Watching OBH from the side then having  beer, water bottles and anything else not strapped down to the ground fly through the air was somewhat comical and even more so when I read of people getting hit in the head with full beers. We went to bed immediately after and the thumps from the DJ party made me wish our room was elsewhere on the resort.

We woke up on Sunday and went to Ipanema which had been recommended on social media. It was delicious especially those little triangle hash browns. We got ready for the pools as the water and wind proved to be too much for us out on the beach. We went to a quiet pool at the back of the resort and had a blast. The drinks flowed and I even got touch a monkey. We listened to Hurray for the Riff Raff announce the name of her band no less than 6 times we counted from our balcony. Sylvan Esso tore the stage down great show will definitely have to check them out again. As we weren't that familiar with Portugal the Man we watched that from the balcony the Oasis cover was the highlight. We then filed into the "See the Show Theater" for Moon Taxi. They were at capacity somehow so we had to wait. We found the floor to be carpeted and it a little muggy inside. We stayed for a few songs and left. It was overcrowded and I had seen them before and really just wanted to see them at an outside venue. I heard two group of guys make a joke about who needed a beer and then one say  hashtag me too which I thought was funny but the woman in front of them told them that was not cool and just really seemed to overstep her boundaries. We partied pretty hard and checked out the casino and had an all around goodtime.

Monday we woke up ready to catch the last 3 albums played in order. Again went to Ipanema and had a lovely breakfast. We sat by the main pool and enjoyed great people watching and great drink service. The BBQ by the pool was great but I could of done without all the smoke the red sauce was awesome. We got changed and ready for the show and watched from one of the side couches which was awesome. Nathanial Rateliff was fine I had seen him before and wasn't too much different from the last time. MMJ tore it down but again seeing them just play the albums was a bit much for me. I think the final straw of the whole thing was my friend being served some Mama Juana with a cigarette in it.  Again we headed to the Theater where we saw J Roddy whose mix was all messed up. His vocals weren't loud enough and again the atmosphere just wasn't that great. I have seen them more times than I can count so wasn't that disappointed.

I found the resort to be dirtier than last year. I thought the golf carts zipping around with unrestricted exhaust to be a nuisance. The paths could of used a good power washing prior to our arrival. The maintenance schedule had no rhyme or reason. I found the staff to be somewhat accommodating but not what I am used to. I think people were talking a lot during the MMJ sets because they knew what was coming. There were no cheers when that first chord was struck of your favorite song. I get that it was quite a moment in My Morning Jacket history I just wish I had known before. I will not be attending again unless its at another resort. I look forward to my next MMJ show but am glad its over a year away.   

Ok.

Feel better???  :rolleyes:

Considering you basically heard the Jacket albums for the first time EVER live at OBH4 and didn't even know they were playing them in order (until you went on Spotify while on an island in the Caribbean , on vacation watching the best fucking band in the world play you 3 3 hour plus shows and EVERYTHING they've ever done on an album  ( once again albums you'd never heard all the way through there had to be ...like...50 different surprises even though Spotify told you the song titles) and yet....its fucked? Its not enough? Your complaints are bitter and frankly the length is to a disturbing level that i only thought i was capable of. But at least those are just setlists, not aimless bitching at the greatest fucking band in the motherfucking world giving you the experience of a lifetime, of which you did not partake.


Tisk tusk and a shame and a shame shame shame

geez, kind of glad you won't be attending anymore tbh

Greatest.Weekend.Of.My.Life.

Interesting review, Piton. I'm sorry that people now hate you and curse you out for expressing your opinion. Its sad that we've gotten to that point societally.

Between the exhaust fumes and the cigarette in the food and ice cubes in the beer there were clearly things there that were inexcusable and part of the whole cash grab. On the other hand most participants in this forum who were there thought these were some of the greatest shows ever and those that weren't wish they were due to the albums being played in full. I think its a different and somewhat odd take (knowing what was coming and that dampening the experience) but the more I think about it I think the band anticipated this at T5 and therefore created wild pure-spontaneity "2nd sets" so surprise audience members.


I think the bigger question here is: Why did you go? I don't mean this in the way some others might as in "YOU SHOUDL BE BANNED FROM EVER GOING BECAUSE YOU ARE INSUFFICIENTLY APPRECIATE FOR THE SUPREME LEADER" but rather simply: Why spend thousands of dollars on a band that you're not obsessed with. I genuinely cannot empathize. Considering flights are a fixed price essentially then you're basically choosing between spending X on a really really nice hotel with world class food and incredible amenities and service (i.e. Fairmont Ritz Carlton Four Seasons etc...) or a mediocre hotel with (and everyone going in knew this) mediocre food pretty good service and less than mediocre beer (I will be snobby for a second and tell you emphatically that Presidente is NOT good beer (you should up your game for your own sake)) for X plus $$$.


I genuinely had no idea that "casual fans" (I mean this in the sense of people who don't know an album when they hear it no disrespect) would spend the immense amounts of money on things like this when they could get way better bang for their buck elsewhere. (I knew this when I heard the talking in the recordings but not directly from anyone here). So I ask again in all earnestness: Can you please explain what motivated you to go to this and not to one of the other Carribean Rock Hotel Rentals? Nothing in this line of questioning implies that one should not have the right to spend money as they see fit and voice criticisms of that which they deem deserving of criticism.

Cheers!

Quote from: dontgetupset on Apr 05, 2018, 09:44 AM
Interesting review, Piton. I'm sorry that people now hate you and curse you out for expressing your opinion. Its sad that we've gotten to that point societally.

Between the exhaust fumes and the cigarette in the food and ice cubes in the beer there were clearly things there that were inexcusable and part of the whole cash grab. On the other hand most participants in this forum who were there thought these were some of the greatest shows ever and those that weren't wish they were due to the albums being played in full. I think its a different and somewhat odd take (knowing what was coming and that dampening the experience) but the more I think about it I think the band anticipated this at T5 and therefore created wild pure-spontaneity "2nd sets" so surprise audience members.


I think the bigger question here is: Why did you go? I don't mean this in the way some others might as in "YOU SHOUDL BE BANNED FROM EVER GOING BECAUSE YOU ARE INSUFFICIENTLY APPRECIATE FOR THE SUPREME LEADER" but rather simply: Why spend thousands of dollars on a band that you're not obsessed with. I genuinely cannot empathize. Considering flights are a fixed price essentially then you're basically choosing between spending X on a really really nice hotel with world class food and incredible amenities and service (i.e. Fairmont Ritz Carlton Four Seasons etc...) or a mediocre hotel with (and everyone going in knew this) mediocre food pretty good service and less than mediocre beer (I will be snobby for a second and tell you emphatically that Presidente is NOT good beer (you should up your game for your own sake)) for X plus $$$.


I genuinely had no idea that "casual fans" (I mean this in the sense of people who don't know an album when they hear it no disrespect) would spend the immense amounts of money on things like this when they could get way better bang for their buck elsewhere. (I knew this when I heard the talking in the recordings but not directly from anyone here). So I ask again in all earnestness: Can you please explain what motivated you to go to this and not to one of the other Carribean Rock Hotel Rentals? Nothing in this line of questioning implies that one should not have the right to spend money as they see fit and voice criticisms of that which they deem deserving of criticism.

Cheers!

I probably wouldn't consider myself a casual fan. I was at OBH 3 and Red Rocks 2016 and maybe a dozen other shows. I have spent probably more than I should have on acquiring and framing posters from other shows. I like the band because the way it makes me feel when they're live. I actually saw on other forms of social media people getting berated for voicing their opinion post shows. I met people last year at OBH3 that that would have been their first show. I was excited to see some of those bands play in a outdoor venue (i.e. J Roddy, Moon Taxi). I also thought the Hard Rock in Mexico was much nicer as did my friends who accompanied me. So I thought Punta Cana would have followed suit. In regard to my loyalty to the band. I could ask the same thing of what drives people to fly to another country and post up on a rail all day with umbrellas and towels covering themselves from the glaring Caribbean sun. How far is too far and how little it too little. To each his own you do you. Whatever driving force led me to write that post I felt I needed to is my choice as is yours to rebuke it. Do I feel robbed of an experience...no. Do I feel like I didn't get my moneys worth...no. Yeah its expensive but if I couldn't afford it I wouldn't have gone. I was just venting. I am happy people had fun. I had a really solid time hanging with my friends and taking in the albums. I also love set list speculation and covers. I am sorry if I ruffled any feathers that was not my intent. I hope the band releases more albums and tours more. Ill be there maybe to the chagrin of others. I hope to see and hear from you all on the boards. Until the next time have a good show.

Cheers

Quote from: piton87 on Apr 04, 2018, 03:50 PMDriving to the resort was completely different than last year. The poor construction sites along the main drive were so depressing.

crinkly plastic bottle

He tossed his guitar off to the side of the stage showing no respect for the equipment. I found the keyboardist/ guitarist to doing maybe just a little too much with his head banging and on stage antics......trying to make up for lack luster guitar play.

being able to follow along on Spotify of what they were going to play kind of took some of the magic away. 

I even got to touch a monkey.

We found the floor to be carpeted.

I could of done without

The paths could of used

The maintenance schedule had no rhyme or reason.

i took the liberty of cherry-picking a few things.

the only thing i found different about the drive to the resort was the time it took.

i agree, whatever happened to those nice, thick, non-crinkly plastic bottles?

equipment abuse is unforgivable. i blame pete townshend.   and there's nothing more off-putting than fake head-banging by lousy musicians.  who does he think he's fooling?

maybe put your phone down for a while?

your post just comes off as someone who was desperately searching for something to complain about.  damn carpet.  and how could the "maintenance schedule" ever cross your mind?

and please, it's "could have" or "could've."  every time someone types "could of" english teachers everywhere cry uncontrollably

sorry you had a less-than-stellar experience. glad you got to touch a monkey.

So I have to say I'm a little chuffed at some of the responses to piton87's review.  I found his observations to be pretty spot on.  And for people to shame him and to say they're glad he won't be attending OBH anymore and to insinuate that he isn't a big enough fan to have gone to One Big Holiday, man, that's just weak.  To criticize his choice of beer, wow, that sort of beer-snobbishness is so uncool (admitting to being a beer snob does not make it cool).  Neither does being a grammar notsee.

Yes, a lot of people have posted about how great OBH4 was, but that doesn't mean it isn't open to criticisms.  For me, this was my third OBH, and I'd consider myself one heck of a fan of MMJ.  That said, I don't really enjoy listening to albums, I prefer listening to live shows, to hear the live versions of the songs, to hear the flow of the show, to hear the great covers and guest spots that MMJ has done in the past, especially at One Big Holiday.  Just look at the downloads of OBH 1 - 3, so many covers, so many collaborations.  So having an expectation of something similar at OBH4 was pretty reasonable.  But when it turned into One Big Album Playback, the spontaneity and some of the fun was just missing.  The excitement of not knowing when your favorite song was going to be played, or if you'd get a white whale played, or who was going to come out and guest on a goofy cover (Mama, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys anyone?) just wasn't there.  Sure, seeing all the albums in their entirety is a pretty big deal, but this was OBH, not T5, where it was announced, and the encores added variety to the magic.

There definitely were some downsides to being in Punta Cana for some.  For me, we had a tv that didn't work for two days, and our in-room fridge had to be replaced.  Sure, the beach was nice, but the tides sure did make that beach unusable.  The beach stage had to get taken down, some of the outdoor shows were moved indoors, where there wasn't enough capacity for the crowd, and the sound was bad.  And the flight from the west coast was just a pain, especially when compared to the very centrally located (for US fans) Riviera Maya.

And again, the larger crowd, the talkers, the downgrade (my opinion) of the concert pavilion food choices; there are all valid issues.  The music definitely was great, even if the MMJ sets were predictable (although I liked swapping Phone and Strangulation's order).  One small disappointment for me was ending with OBH, even though it was already played on night 2.  This was a perfect chance to work in a great cover or two.  For me, and for the girl near the disabled viewing platform who yelled "Play some Petty!" before the encore started, I thought ending with "American Girl" would have been epic!  But alas, it was not to be.

All this being said, I did get two of my white whales, "Into The Woods" and "Moving Away", but I've still yet to hear "Where To Begin".  The other bands who played were great too.  Broken Social Scene kicked things off with a great upbeat set, reminding me a lot of The War On Drugs set in 2015.  Spoon & Nathaniel Rateliff were both great!!  Pres Hall was awesome fun as they always are.  The afternoon sets were a blast, as were Portugal. The Man.  PTM brought some cool covers (Metallica, Pink Floyd, T-Rex and Oasis) that went over really well.  Still can't get into Sylvan Esso (after seeing them three times now - OBH2, Red Rocks in 2015 opening for MMJ, OBH4), but from the posts here and on the Facebook page they clearly have a lot of fans.  A little bummed about the late night sets that were in the theater, couldn't get in.  The food was decent, but nothing different from Riviera Maya in my opinion, although the concert pavilion food wasn't as good.  Check-in / checkout was relatively easy, although we were there a day early.  The staff was very friendly, the resort itself was nice enough.  I felt that the DR was a slightly less well-off Riviera Maya for the most part.

Similar to piton87, I don't feel like I was cheated in any way, just that my experience was different than my two previous One Big Holidays.  And mainly, it came down to the sets that My Morning Jacket played.  Had I known going into it that it was going to be album playback from front to back, with none of the spontaneity of the covers and collaborations, maybe I would have enjoyed the sets a little more.  Again, this was one of my favorite bands playing their entire album catalog straight though, which is a pretty cool thing.  It's just not what I had come to expect from the previous One Big Holidays.  Which I suppose puts a large part of the blame on myself, for having any expectations at all. 

And now for the funny part.  Since I prefer listening to live shows instead of albums, when these downloads come out, I'm going to have live shows of every MMJ album to date to listen to.  I bet some of the more obscure, less played tracks will quickly become favorites that I wasn't aware of, hearing them in the live setting.

Alright, enough of my two cents.  My Morning Jacket is a great band, One Big Holiday is a great experience, the people you meet at OBH are great, we need to enjoy it all while we can.  And like piton87 points out, these words are mine, and you have every right to add your two cents as well.

Peace and Love people, Peace and Love :thumbsup:

My few observations, yes the food at and all inclusive resort like this is what it is, you have a couple good restaurants and a lot of blah.  Find the good ones and stay with them.
The Riviera Maya was completely renovated in 2014 so it's a lot newer than Punta Cana and yes it showed but it's like anything the older it gets the more wear. Punta Cana is also twice the size as Riviera Maya so more golf carts are needed to move staff from end to end, heck they rolled one right outside my balcony the day we arrived, funnier then shit. Lastly, the indoor theatre was a joke but that all stemmed from Mother Nature putting an end to our late night beach parties. My question there was why night 1 and 2 they just moved it to the main stage and night 3 and 4 it went indoors. there's probably a reason, I just never heard it. Lastly, I will never complain about what they play, just fucking play and I'm in heaven, the vibe of the whole experience is one that's hard to explain but it's the way you wished people treated one another always not just for a week.
Here's a very good write up from Jenni, I think she's put it better than anyone.
https://hotcoffeewarmthoughts.wordpress.com/

Quote from: rkwedge on Apr 05, 2018, 04:26 PM
Peace and Love people, Peace and Love :thumbsup:

My few observations, yes the food at and all inclusive resort like this is what it is, you have a couple good restaurants and a lot of blah.  Find the good ones and stay with them.
The Riviera Maya was completely renovated in 2014 so it's a lot newer than Punta Cana and yes it showed but it's like anything the older it gets the more wear. Punta Cana is also twice the size as Riviera Maya so more golf carts are needed to move staff from end to end, heck they rolled one right outside my balcony the day we arrived, funnier then shit. Lastly, the indoor theatre was a joke but that all stemmed from Mother Nature putting an end to our late night beach parties. My question there was why night 1 and 2 they just moved it to the main stage and night 3 and 4 it went indoors. there's probably a reason, I just never heard it. Lastly, I will never complain about what they play, just fucking play and I'm in heaven, the vibe of the whole experience is one that's hard to explain but it's the way you wished people treated one another always not just for a week.
Here's a very good write up from Jenni, I think she's put it better than anyone.
https://hotcoffeewarmthoughts.wordpress.com/

I think the late night sets for night 1 & 2 were moved to the main stage because of the easy setup - Pres Hall were already up there with their gear, they really just needed to pack up MMJ's equipment and set up the Pres Hall drum set.  And for night 2, it was just setting up the DJ booth, so for both nights the breakdown / setup was relatively easy for the late night sets.  Not so much for Moon Taxi & J Roddy, unfortunately.

Apologies for my rude comment.
Hope you make it back and enjoy your next OBH

This was my first OBH and boy do I still smile and get goosebumps thinking about what we witnessed. I understand the excitement of trying to guess what will be played next, me and my buddy talked everyday for a week about what they would open with and close with each night and trying to guess covers but when I turned to him after the first 3ish songs in amazement that they were all from TTF I still hadn't grasped what was happening,
When Jim mentioned how special it was that they were playing the songs from TTF and it was the 20th anniversary I thought "ok that makes sense, holy cow can't imagine if they play the whole thing" then they did...then they played At Dawn and I lost my mind.

The whole next day our crew was just speculating "how could they possibly fit the remaining albums in their next 2 nights" and we still had doubts they would play the remaining discography, "I said, if those opening chords of Mahgeetah start, this place is going to explode" and it happened and it was life-changing. That night of It Still Moves and Z and a full Cobra, best musical experience of my life.

Night 3 was probably the best "off-night" I could've asked for, I love SE, PTM and Moon Taxi (count me in on those disappointed about the indoor stage, but I still had a blast in there).

Night 4 was amazing, my GF got to hear Thank You Too! which I had pretty much promised she would hear (thank goodness she did or I would've been in hot water) and I got to hear Remnants and Librarian +some others obvs.

As for the resort, thought it was great, although I'm a pretty simple guy, don't need much, did get a little tired of eating meat and carbs and was ready for a nice fresh salad when I got home.

Can't wait to get the downloads and put them all in one playlist, press shuffle and enjoy for the next year until we get some new music(fingers crossed).

Again, apologies for my rude comment about not wanting you back at the next one, can't wait to be back at OBH5

@MMJTX - It's probably true for most of us, your first OBH is the best OBH.  It's just such a cool event.  The location is beautiful, the warm breezes, the free flowing booze, the nonstop music, going to bed knowing tomorrow you get to do it all over again.  For me, OBH2 was just over the top, and that was my first OBH.  Once you get accustomed to going, it's hard not to go the next year, even if you're on the west coast and the flights to the DR are a little rough.

It's the music that keeps us coming back.  My Morning Jacket's music.  The other bands are just a great big bonus!!!

Lots of good follow up points.  The first time doing anything, is the best and once you go you will want to go back!

The one thing I stressed on the "Thank you, we want to hear from you" survey was, "the need to pick up the cans and cups they are serving during the show"!  My wife was very impressed that as each time a woman left a stall, they mopped and wiped it down.   I had no issue knowing song x was next and what song would be my first time hearing.  This scheduled my pee breaks.

I think one thing everyone's missing here is the spontaneity within these versions of the songs played at OBH4 especially the rare ones like If All Else Fails, If It Smashes Down, By My Car, One in the Same etc. I also noticed changes and culminations of all previous jams and riffs that a song had gone through onstage from its creation until 2018 all within the same song. Its fantastic. Masterplan is a great candidate for that. The spontaneity is there my friends.


I have no problem when someone voices an opinion or criticism of this band I've had many, but it's just my interpretation that you had been taking OBH4 for granted.  Im probably wrong.

I did think it was tacky to end with Magic Bullet then OBH again and done....coulda fit a few covers in there to please everyone.  But man... three 3 hour shows....wow

Quote from: sillyboob on Apr 05, 2018, 03:59 PM
  Neither does being a grammar notsee.

there are 2 possible responses:

thanks for correcting me, now I won't make the same mistake again.

or

you're a grammar nazi.

really, it just hurts my brain to read "could of."

punta cana wasn't free of problems, but I just think you had to be actively searching for issues to find them.  all in all I prefer the hard rock riviera maya, but i'll have no problem going back to the dominican republic.

Quote from: slappymoe on Apr 06, 2018, 09:09 AM

Quote from: sillyboob on Apr 05, 2018, 03:59 PM
  Neither does being a grammar notsee.

there are 2 possible responses:

thanks for correcting me, now I won't make the same mistake again.

or

you're a grammar nazi.

really, it just hurts my brain to read "could of."

punta cana wasn't free of problems, but I just think you had to be actively searching for issues to find them.  all in all I prefer the hard rock riviera maya, but i'll have no problem going back to the dominican republic.

Slappymoe - I'd like to withdraw my grammar notsee comment with apologies.  Your comment wasn't on anything I said, but still rubbed me wrong, kinda how "could of" does to you.  I get where you're coming from, there are definitely words & phrases that just get under my skin when they are used in conversation.

I'm with you on the preference for the Riviera Maya, but, like you, I'll most likely have no problem going back to the DR for OBH5.

Again, my apologies.

Quote from: Lonndown27 on Apr 06, 2018, 04:06 AM
I think one thing everyone's missing here is the spontaneity within these versions of the songs played at OBH4 especially the rare ones like If All Else Fails, If It Smashes Down, By My Car, One in the Same etc. I also noticed changes and culminations of all previous jams and riffs that a song had gone through onstage from its creation until 2018 all within the same song. Its fantastic. Masterplan is a great candidate for that. The spontaneity is there my friends.


I have no problem when someone voices an opinion or criticism of this band I've had many, but it's just my interpretation that you had been taking OBH4 for granted.  Im probably wrong.

I did think it was tacky to end with Magic Bullet then OBH again and done....coulda fit a few covers in there to please everyone.  But man... three 3 hour shows....wow

I agree with you Lonn, about the versions of the songs, about how they were played.  I remember liking how 'Lowdown' sounded, in particular.  There were others as well, the memory is just a little foggy these days.  That's why WE NEED THE DOWNLOADS ALREADY!!!!

Quote from: sillyboob on Apr 06, 2018, 11:17 AM

Quote from: Lonndown27 on Apr 06, 2018, 04:06 AM
I think one thing everyone's missing here is the spontaneity within these versions of the songs played at OBH4 especially the rare ones like If All Else Fails, If It Smashes Down, By My Car, One in the Same etc. I also noticed changes and culminations of all previous jams and riffs that a song had gone through onstage from its creation until 2018 all within the same song. Its fantastic. Masterplan is a great candidate for that. The spontaneity is there my friends.


I have no problem when someone voices an opinion or criticism of this band I've had many, but it's just my interpretation that you had been taking OBH4 for granted.  Im probably wrong.

I did think it was tacky to end with Magic Bullet then OBH again and done....coulda fit a few covers in there to please everyone.  But man... three 3 hour shows....wow

I agree with you Lonn, about the versions of the songs, about how they were played.  I remember liking how 'Lowdown' sounded, in particular.  There were others as well, the memory is just a little foggy these days.  That's why WE NEED THE DOWNLOADS ALREADY!!!!

It was "I Think I'm Going To Hell" for me night 1. I couldn't even sleep that night, that was running on a loop thru my head. Carl's guitar was so cutting and in your face on that. Sadly I doubt even the soundboard recordings will capture that or be edited down. Master Plan and Xmas Curtain are really doing it for me lately now too, these two songs have really been getting stronger and stronger.

Quote from: rkwedge on Apr 06, 2018, 11:28 AM

Quote from: sillyboob on Apr 06, 2018, 11:17 AM

Quote from: Lonndown27 on Apr 06, 2018, 04:06 AM
I think one thing everyone's missing here is the spontaneity within these versions of the songs played at OBH4 especially the rare ones like If All Else Fails, If It Smashes Down, By My Car, One in the Same etc. I also noticed changes and culminations of all previous jams and riffs that a song had gone through onstage from its creation until 2018 all within the same song. Its fantastic. Masterplan is a great candidate for that. The spontaneity is there my friends.


I have no problem when someone voices an opinion or criticism of this band I've had many, but it's just my interpretation that you had been taking OBH4 for granted.  Im probably wrong.

I did think it was tacky to end with Magic Bullet then OBH again and done....coulda fit a few covers in there to please everyone.  But man... three 3 hour shows....wow

I agree with you Lonn, about the versions of the songs, about how they were played.  I remember liking how 'Lowdown' sounded, in particular.  There were others as well, the memory is just a little foggy these days.  That's why WE NEED THE DOWNLOADS ALREADY!!!!

It was "I Think I'm Going To Hell" for me night 1. I couldn't even sleep that night, that was running on a loop thru my head. Carl's guitar was so cutting and in your face on that. Sadly I doubt even the soundboard recordings will capture that or be edited down. Master Plan and Xmas Curtain are really doing it for me lately now too, these two songs have really been getting stronger and stronger.

Yes - Xmas Curtain was epic!!!  I remember that now as well.  And the red and green stage lighting was really cool to see.

Again, WE NEED THE DOWNLOADS!!!!

Quote from: sillyboob on Apr 06, 2018, 11:17 AM

Quote from: Lonndown27 on Apr 06, 2018, 04:06 AM
I think one thing everyone's missing here is the spontaneity within these versions of the songs played at OBH4 especially the rare ones like If All Else Fails, If It Smashes Down, By My Car, One in the Same etc. I also noticed changes and culminations of all previous jams and riffs that a song had gone through onstage from its creation until 2018 all within the same song. Its fantastic. Masterplan is a great candidate for that. The spontaneity is there my friends.


I have no problem when someone voices an opinion or criticism of this band I've had many, but it's just my interpretation that you had been taking OBH4 for granted.  Im probably wrong.

I did think it was tacky to end with Magic Bullet then OBH again and done....coulda fit a few covers in there to please everyone.  But man... three 3 hour shows....wow

I agree with you Lonn, about the versions of the songs, about how they were played.  I remember liking how 'Lowdown' sounded, in particular.  There were others as well, the memory is just a little foggy these days.  That's why WE NEED THE DOWNLOADS ALREADY!!!!

Absolutely!!! Lowdown had such an awesomely extended intro

Quote from: Lonndown27 on Apr 06, 2018, 01:39 PM

Quote from: sillyboob on Apr 06, 2018, 11:17 AM

Quote from: Lonndown27 on Apr 06, 2018, 04:06 AM
I think one thing everyone's missing here is the spontaneity within these versions of the songs played at OBH4 especially the rare ones like If All Else Fails, If It Smashes Down, By My Car, One in the Same etc. I also noticed changes and culminations of all previous jams and riffs that a song had gone through onstage from its creation until 2018 all within the same song. Its fantastic. Masterplan is a great candidate for that. The spontaneity is there my friends.


I have no problem when someone voices an opinion or criticism of this band I've had many, but it's just my interpretation that you had been taking OBH4 for granted.  Im probably wrong.

I did think it was tacky to end with Magic Bullet then OBH again and done....coulda fit a few covers in there to please everyone.  But man... three 3 hour shows....wow

I agree with you Lonn, about the versions of the songs, about how they were played.  I remember liking how 'Lowdown' sounded, in particular.  There were others as well, the memory is just a little foggy these days.  That's why WE NEED THE DOWNLOADS ALREADY!!!!

Absolutely!!! Lowdown had such an awesomely extended intro

Jim had that weird vibrato effect he hits just as the song starts.  I dig it!

Quote from: sillyboob on Apr 06, 2018, 03:31 PM

Quote from: Lonndown27 on Apr 06, 2018, 01:39 PM

Quote from: sillyboob on Apr 06, 2018, 11:17 AM

Quote from: Lonndown27 on Apr 06, 2018, 04:06 AM
I think one thing everyone's missing here is the spontaneity within these versions of the songs played at OBH4 especially the rare ones like If All Else Fails, If It Smashes Down, By My Car, One in the Same etc. I also noticed changes and culminations of all previous jams and riffs that a song had gone through onstage from its creation until 2018 all within the same song. Its fantastic. Masterplan is a great candidate for that. The spontaneity is there my friends.


I have no problem when someone voices an opinion or criticism of this band I've had many, but it's just my interpretation that you had been taking OBH4 for granted.  Im probably wrong.

I did think it was tacky to end with Magic Bullet then OBH again and done....coulda fit a few covers in there to please everyone.  But man... three 3 hour shows....wow

I agree with you Lonn, about the versions of the songs, about how they were played.  I remember liking how 'Lowdown' sounded, in particular.  There were others as well, the memory is just a little foggy these days.  That's why WE NEED THE DOWNLOADS ALREADY!!!!

Absolutely!!! Lowdown had such an awesomely extended intro

Jim had that weird vibrato effect he hits just as the song starts.  I dig it!

i know man !!! it sounds so sick!! i would love to hear the band use more Phaser. They used to use that effect a fair amount from 2002-2005 (you can hear it on Okonokos specifically I WIll Sing You Songs, the end of Phone and maybe part of Off The Record) but I love the effect, it's one of my favorite effects ever, if not the most. I've got my Phase 90 on almost all of the time. Would love to hear them use phaser on stuff like Dondante and Steam Engine, it would really give such satisfactory thickness during the spacey parts. Just my two cents.

But yes, there ARE dynamic changes in the songs for OBH4. If you tuned out because you knew what song it was, that's on you hahah.

Have yer opinion! Thats just fine!
Nobody should ever feel like the Nazis are coming down on them for criticizing the band, but at the other end of the spectrum, we shouldn't be called unfair or mean for not liking what you said.

I think it's pretty cool how the situation was figured out and everyone rose to take responsibility for the things they said and if they didn't like what was said retroactively, they said something about it. That's very cool!!

This forum IS a peace and love place! Wasn't trying to be mean merely Pointing out the flaws i interpreted from your novel length post. I suppose jealousy of not being there or at any OBH previously made me hyper critical.  Sorryness to you!!! But hey man you got Because I Do honky tonk women version, Rollin Back, Remnants, a FULL Cobra and the greatest one I've ever heard, Magic Bullet for a second time ever, If It Smashes down second time ever , an All ThingsMust Pass version of If All Else Fails, the UltimaSpector version of By My Car, the odyssey of Evil Urges FULL in its beauty and bizarrekitchen sink acid madness, the reckoning of seeing It Still Moves full on, 3 hours each night, etc upon etc.

  It seems the food WAS hit and miss im seeing such great reviews and then such shitty ones. It's something that's definitely always worried me.

Peace and love and bless the Jacket from whoever's up above

Quote from: piton87 on Apr 04, 2018, 03:50 PM
My Last One Big Holiday 2018

I am not one to complain on the boards but I feel like I have been writing this post since the moment I got off the bus and began the check in process. Please do not crucify me as this isn't meant to be anything other than a venting review.  Driving to the resort was completely different than last year. The poor construction sites along the main drive were so depressing. I remember last year the party really began as soon as you got off the bus so I was fine with the shanty town landscape. Please note that I am talking about within the Hardrock grounds. We arrived around 4PM and began the check in process.

As we were walking through the halls it seemed just like the Riveria Maya. Then we walked into great room. Granted there were close to 1500 people in the check in room but the floor was littered with debris. The bar was a hodge podge of fold up tables. I was given warm beer with ice cubes. To cap things off the overwhelming smell of mildew hung thick in the air. The check in line for the event was too long so I continued on to my room.

I found the room to be bigger than last years and was also pleasantly surprised with a view of the main stage. We continued on to the Broken Social Scene show. Once at the stage we began to get the lay of the land. Two bars and two buffet lines. Instead of bamboo with nice wood tops it was metal with vinyl stickers. Presidente is a quality beer which I often drink at home on warm summer days so that was nice surprise. Broken Social Scene was fine but I think with all the frustration with the travel I began to be overserved and don't remember much of that set.

My Morning Jacket took the stage and began playing their first album. I love MMJ but don't know their discography well enough to know they were playing everything in order. They played well and tight as usual. I got to see Picture of You and Phone Went West which are two of my favorite songs.

I got out of bed around 10 the next morning and headed to Toro for breakfast not great. I asked for a water to rehydrate and was given a juice glass filled with a plastic bottle. I get people are concerned about the water there however pouring it out of crinkly plastic bottle doesn't exactly scream luxury. The wait staff expects tips regardless of level service. That's not how I operate. Last year I tipped over 400 dollars so its not because I am cheap but I believe tips are earned.

I went down to the beach to meet up with my friends and asked and attendant for a chair. He told me to hold on with his index finger. I waited about 10 minutes before asking another guest if I could use a unattended chair. The beach was fine and the water warm little did I know it was the only day I could get in the water. I am not blaming anyone for the weather just making an observation.

We had Pizza for dinner the second night. Service was quality and the food was fine. We headed to Spoon which was fine except I felt like maybe the lead singer was having issues with hearing and was definitely letting the people on the side of the stage know. He tossed his guitar off to the side of the stage showing no respect for the equipment. I found the keyboardist/ guitarist to doing maybe just a little too much with his head banging and on stage antics. Carl is one of the best guitarist out there and when he gets to shredding it actually looks like he's just in the music not trying to make up for lack luster guitar play.

After reading various social media sites it became apparent MMJ was going to play It still Moves and Z that evening which are monster albums. However being able to follow along on Spotify of what they were going to play kind of took some of the magic away. Watching OBH from the side then having  beer, water bottles and anything else not strapped down to the ground fly through the air was somewhat comical and even more so when I read of people getting hit in the head with full beers. We went to bed immediately after and the thumps from the DJ party made me wish our room was elsewhere on the resort.

We woke up on Sunday and went to Ipanema which had been recommended on social media. It was delicious especially those little triangle hash browns. We got ready for the pools as the water and wind proved to be too much for us out on the beach. We went to a quiet pool at the back of the resort and had a blast. The drinks flowed and I even got touch a monkey. We listened to Hurray for the Riff Raff announce the name of her band no less than 6 times we counted from our balcony. Sylvan Esso tore the stage down great show will definitely have to check them out again. As we weren't that familiar with Portugal the Man we watched that from the balcony the Oasis cover was the highlight. We then filed into the "See the Show Theater" for Moon Taxi. They were at capacity somehow so we had to wait. We found the floor to be carpeted and it a little muggy inside. We stayed for a few songs and left. It was overcrowded and I had seen them before and really just wanted to see them at an outside venue. I heard two group of guys make a joke about who needed a beer and then one say  hashtag me too which I thought was funny but the woman in front of them told them that was not cool and just really seemed to overstep her boundaries. We partied pretty hard and checked out the casino and had an all around goodtime.

Monday we woke up ready to catch the last 3 albums played in order. Again went to Ipanema and had a lovely breakfast. We sat by the main pool and enjoyed great people watching and great drink service. The BBQ by the pool was great but I could of done without all the smoke the red sauce was awesome. We got changed and ready for the show and watched from one of the side couches which was awesome. Nathanial Rateliff was fine I had seen him before and wasn't too much different from the last time. MMJ tore it down but again seeing them just play the albums was a bit much for me. I think the final straw of the whole thing was my friend being served some Mama Juana with a cigarette in it.  Again we headed to the Theater where we saw J Roddy whose mix was all messed up. His vocals weren't loud enough and again the atmosphere just wasn't that great. I have seen them more times than I can count so wasn't that disappointed.

I found the resort to be dirtier than last year. I thought the golf carts zipping around with unrestricted exhaust to be a nuisance. The paths could of used a good power washing prior to our arrival. The maintenance schedule had no rhyme or reason. I found the staff to be somewhat accommodating but not what I am used to. I think people were talking a lot during the MMJ sets because they knew what was coming. There were no cheers when that first chord was struck of your favorite song. I get that it was quite a moment in My Morning Jacket history I just wish I had known before. I will not be attending again unless its at another resort. I look forward to my next MMJ show but am glad its over a year away.   

Sorry I didn't get a chance to reply earlier. Busy few days.

I'm really glad you elaborated on your level of fandom. I would have assumed from your initial post that you knew "the hits" and had not really been to too many shows. Your follow-up corrected that notion. You have seen some good ones! In trying to put myself in your shoes I thought of a band I like enough to travel to the Caribbean to see but have been very neglectful in familiarizing myself with their catalog, Pearl Jam. The fact that I have listened to basically NOTHING ZILCH ZERO after Binaural probably makes me in the eyes of PJ fanatics some sort of ignorant apostate. However, I don't think that lack of knowledge/familiarity would prevent me from going to decent lengths to see them in the right setting.

As I stated in my response I love seeing well articulated criticism here and calling things out for what they are. I'm glad people apologized and since I was criticized for calling out Presidente been I will double down (in the spirit of honesty) and say: I really truly recommend you try out some more exotic stuff and see if you like it more. I can almost guarantee you you will.

Hoping to see you at a show

It's been sexy up in heeeeeeuh . All we need is some live downloads and an announcement of the live album DVD package of incomprehensible magnificence

Just chiming in to sunshine pump.  OBH4 was one of the best times of my life. I've been to all 4 and they are each special. My general rule of thumb is to make the most of these special opportunities. Sure the food is spotty and I had a platinum suite overlooking a drainage ditch. That took me a full hour to correct my attitude!  But as with all things, I believe that we all can control how we feel and control what we choose to focus on. 

1st off - music.  Seriously don't understand how anyone could feel anything other than awe. <shakes head>.  Just my take  but every day I just walked around in a daze of disbelief. Either from what I just witnessed. Or was about to witness.

People, met tons of great folks, great vibes and pretty hard core fans. Sure there were talkers, but that's been a rising trend for all concerts. I remember Jim singing IWBTWYD at the tabernacle a couple of years ago and was shocked at the amount of loudly audible conversations. I did have to quiet someone once but generally i was so focused on the music, it was a nonissue.

Anyhoooo, so stoked for next year.  Peace and love and bring on the dloads.

Quote from: unravelled on Apr 09, 2018, 01:33 PM
Just chiming in to sunshine pump.  OBH4 was one of the best times of my life. I've been to all 4 and they are each special. My general rule of thumb is to make the most of these special opportunities. Sure the food is spotty and I had a platinum suite overlooking a drainage ditch. That took me a full hour to correct my attitude!  But as with all things, I believe that we all can control how we feel and control what we choose to focus on. 

1st off - music.  Seriously don't understand how anyone could feel anything other than awe. <shakes head>.  Just my take  but every day I just walked around in a daze of disbelief. Either from what I just witnessed. Or was about to witness.

People, met tons of great folks, great vibes and pretty hard core fans. Sure there were talkers, but that's been a rising trend for all concerts. I remember Jim singing IWBTWYD at the tabernacle a couple of years ago and was shocked at the amount of loudly audible conversations. I did have to quiet someone once but generally i was so focused on the music, it was a nonissue.

Anyhoooo, so stoked for next year.  Peace and love and bring on the dloads.

Fuck yes !!! GIVE US DEM NOW!!!!

someone just shared a new hashtag with me....BroBH4 lol

having been to all 4, I can say that being in a new place was refreshing - much bigger resort and the food was about the same.  Room service was pretty awful for our suite, but not C9's fault.

I loved every minute of it - especially seeing our little beer share turn into a 400 person party with 1,000+ beers to choose from.  The undercards were amazing, especially Nate with PHJB the last night. HFRR and PTM also outstanding.  Can't blame C( or the band for the tides killing beach stage, but that indoor theatre was a hot, steamy, crowded mess that I could only last 5 minutes in.

All this being said, I can say I've seen the whole catalogue - no stone unturned and the band was on top of their game - they must have practiced like madmen for days in advance.  So, thank you guys.

And as for the chatters - you can go F yourselves.  Who spends $3k to talk through the Tennessee Fire???????  I had to move like 10 times on night one and got agitated a bit - the Bro factor with 4k people was too much.  And I've gotten reports of hostile behavior (borderline rapey stuff) going on - so that's an issue.  If we get any more OBH fests in the future, I'm hoping C9 and the band can do some social engineering to control the experience and vibe a bit.

Just my 2 cents - no complaints (other than you MFin talkers), just observations....

Quote from: millerjustin on Apr 13, 2018, 09:16 AM
someone just shared a new hashtag with me....BroBH4 lol

having been to all 4, I can say that being in a new place was refreshing - much bigger resort and the food was about the same.  Room service was pretty awful for our suite, but not C9's fault.

I loved every minute of it - especially seeing our little beer share turn into a 400 person party with 1,000+ beers to choose from.  The undercards were amazing, especially Nate with PHJB the last night. HFRR and PTM also outstanding.  Can't blame C( or the band for the tides killing beach stage, but that indoor theatre was a hot, steamy, crowded mess that I could only last 5 minutes in.

All this being said, I can say I've seen the whole catalogue - no stone unturned and the band was on top of their game - they must have practiced like madmen for days in advance.  So, thank you guys.

And as for the chatters - you can go F yourselves.  Who spends $3k to talk through the Tennessee Fire???????  I had to move like 10 times on night one and got agitated a bit - the Bro factor with 4k people was too much.  And I've gotten reports of hostile behavior (borderline rapey stuff) going on - so that's an issue.  If we get any more OBH fests in the future, I'm hoping C9 and the band can do some social engineering to control the experience and vibe a bit.

Just my 2 cents - no complaints (other than you MFin talkers), just observations....

I agree.  I believe less focus on "larger" additional bands might help bring the atmosphere closer to OBH 1-3.

Interesting comments millerjustin and ditty.  If they announced what they were going to do ahead of time I bet more rabid fans (like myself) would have definitely made the trip and some more casual fans may have opted to pass on OBH4.  I'd like to check out a new resort one of these days, but it's hard to get better than the Riv Maya spot.

I guess there are always talkers.  I remember being surprised that during Dondante at T5 I had to move because many around me was having their own too loud conversations.  Moving constantly during TF or At Dawn would have been taxing, but if I could go back in time I wouldn't mind trying out that experience. 

Meanwhile, I am patiently awaiting the bootlegs!

I certainly understand APR.  I was happily surprised to hear TN Fire and AD and then speculate for the next 3 days, but agree we would have seen more familiar faces had they made this announcement. 

One of my comments on the questioner, for years 2, 3 & now 4, was to please keep the event focused on MMJ and the tropical vacation aspect.  To not "fesitvalize" the event and to keep the music focused on an early evening start time.  I guess you can see what they thought of my comments since the last 2 OBH's have started earlier (5 p.m and now 4 p.m.)

In reference to my post 435 about Carl's son bringing out his guitar to him. I found a few pics that Dave Vann had taken on the One Big Holiday web site. http://www.davevann.com/dv/2018_Festivals/03-02-18_My_Morning_Jacket_One_Big_Holiday_Extended_Photo_Gallery_by_Dave_Vann/slides/03-05-18_DPV_2898_MMJ_One_Big_Holiday_My_Morning_Jacket_by_Dave_Vann.html
Looks just like his dad. :smiley:

Quote from: rkwedge on Apr 16, 2018, 01:40 PM
In reference to my post 435 about Carl's son bringing out his guitar to him. I found a few pics that Dave Vann had taken on the One Big Holiday web site. http://www.davevann.com/dv/2018_Festivals/03-02-18_My_Morning_Jacket_One_Big_Holiday_Extended_Photo_Gallery_by_Dave_Vann/slides/03-05-18_DPV_2898_MMJ_One_Big_Holiday_My_Morning_Jacket_by_Dave_Vann.html
Looks just like his dad. :smiley:

Wow, these are awesome!

thats hilarious!!! Lil Carl!!!

Quote from: rkwedge on Apr 16, 2018, 01:40 PM
In reference to my post 435 about Carl's son bringing out his guitar to him. I found a few pics that Dave Vann had taken on the One Big Holiday web site. http://www.davevann.com/dv/2018_Festivals/03-02-18_My_Morning_Jacket_One_Big_Holiday_Extended_Photo_Gallery_by_Dave_Vann/slides/03-05-18_DPV_2898_MMJ_One_Big_Holiday_My_Morning_Jacket_by_Dave_Vann.html
Looks just like his dad. :smiley:

Looks just like his dad indeed!! Thanks for sharing the link

Quote from: Varitek on Apr 20, 2018, 04:24 PM

Quote from: rkwedge on Apr 16, 2018, 01:40 PM
In reference to my post 435 about Carl's son bringing out his guitar to him. I found a few pics that Dave Vann had taken on the One Big Holiday web site. http://www.davevann.com/dv/2018_Festivals/03-02-18_My_Morning_Jacket_One_Big_Holiday_Extended_Photo_Gallery_by_Dave_Vann/slides/03-05-18_DPV_2898_MMJ_One_Big_Holiday_My_Morning_Jacket_by_Dave_Vann.html
Looks just like his dad. :smiley:

Looks just like his dad indeed!! Thanks for sharing the link

reminds me of Jason Bonham's involvement as a yung'un with Zeppelin and his daddy, following in his daddy's footsteps. The mythology of My Morning Jacket just keeps growing thanks to things like this...

Quote from: Lonndown27 on Apr 22, 2018, 05:30 PM

Quote from: Varitek on Apr 20, 2018, 04:24 PM

Quote from: rkwedge on Apr 16, 2018, 01:40 PM
In reference to my post 435 about Carl's son bringing out his guitar to him. I found a few pics that Dave Vann had taken on the One Big Holiday web site. http://www.davevann.com/dv/2018_Festivals/03-02-18_My_Morning_Jacket_One_Big_Holiday_Extended_Photo_Gallery_by_Dave_Vann/slides/03-05-18_DPV_2898_MMJ_One_Big_Holiday_My_Morning_Jacket_by_Dave_Vann.html
Looks just like his dad. :smiley:

Looks just like his dad indeed!! Thanks for sharing the link

reminds me of Jason Bonham's involvement as a yung'un with Zeppelin and his daddy, following in his daddy's footsteps. The mythology of My Morning Jacket just keeps growing thanks to things like this...

hopefully the myth will continue

would love to get those downloads dohhh :undecided:

Quote from: MMJTX on Apr 24, 2018, 01:14 PM
would love to get those downloads dohhh :undecided:

Forreal!!!!! been checking nugs multiple times a day hoping to see them. Surely they have to come out by the end of the month???

Quote from: jttouch2 on Apr 24, 2018, 01:39 PM

Quote from: MMJTX on Apr 24, 2018, 01:14 PM
would love to get those downloads dohhh :undecided:

Forreal!!!!! been checking nugs multiple times a day hoping to see them. Surely they have to come out by the end of the month???

It's probably tricky to clean up the recordings so we can more clearly pick up the conversations that were more important than listening to rare things like a complete Cobra or The Tennessee Fire in full. I have faith in the wizardry of MMJs sound engineers.

I, for one, am looking forward to hearing the secrets of the universe revealed in those conversations when the recordings are released.

I just hope I'm not disappointed because some annoying horns from an otherworldly redition of Dondante drown them out. Or worse, that it's just an inane conversation about which of the real housewives of random city is the best. Couldn't be though, right?  :wink:

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is the best, followed by NYC.  :embarrassed:

I would love to be wrong about this- but the amount of time for the OBH recordings to be released seems to be getting conspicuous.  I know there was some official confirmation that it was going to happen but.. Is it possible there is a marketing decision being made to dry us up until the release of official live album of which there has been little information shared about to drive interest in sales?  I hope not.  I for one would buy any release the band had regardless of whether we were awash in live recordings from OBH... Thoughts?

Quote from: mdgsolo on Apr 30, 2018, 05:28 PM
I would love to be wrong about this- but the amount of time for the OBH recordings to be released seems to be getting conspicuous.  I know there was some official confirmation that it was going to happen but.. Is it possible there is a marketing decision being made to dry us up until the release of official live album of which there has been little information shared about to drive interest in sales?  I hope not.  I for one would buy any release the band had regardless of whether we were awash in live recordings from OBH... Thoughts?

I imagine that if they were going to extensively delay the release of the OBH downloads it would've been specifically noted in that email they sent, but I definitely agree that the timing is getting a little long. Part of me wondered if maybe they were waiting to officially release them as like a "20 years on MMJ" anniversary thing next year or something, but that would make even less marketing sense in combination with the other official live album.
This weekend will make 2 months since the event, so I imagine they should have be coming out this week or the next if they're following the past model of only offering the downloads on Nugs.net

I would guess it's more a reflection on Ryan Pickett being a busy guy. If Jim has a solo tour this summer to accompany the album (which I have to imagine is busier for a sound person when it involves new songs, musicians, etc. than a Jacket show where he has been doing the sound forever), then he might just have competing priorities. And if I had to guess, I would guess bootlegs are pretty low on the MMJ team's priority list (given how they have sort of stopped putting them out besides OBH).

Be patient. The day is coming...

Quote from: johnnYYac on May 01, 2018, 11:42 AM
Be patient. The day is coming...

  :cheesy:

Quote from: johnnYYac on May 01, 2018, 11:42 AM
Be patient. The day is coming...

:wink: :wink: :wink: woohoo!!!

Quote from: johnnYYac on May 01, 2018, 11:42 AM
Be patient. The day is coming...

Something's here, I'm not quite getting
Though I try, I keep forgetting
Like a memory long since past
Here in an instant, but gone in a flash

What does it mean?
What does it mean?

In these little bric-a-brac
A secret's ready to be cracked
These dolls and toys confuse me so
Confound it all, I love it though

Quote from: johnnYYac on May 01, 2018, 11:42 AM
Be patient. The day is coming...

YES.  I'm psyched for when The Day Is Here.

Quote from: sillyboob on May 01, 2018, 05:13 PM

Quote from: johnnYYac on May 01, 2018, 11:42 AM
Be patient. The day is coming...

Something's here, I'm not quite getting
Though I try, I keep forgetting
Like a memory long since past
Here in an instant, but gone in a flash

What does it mean?
What does it mean?

In these little bric-a-brac
A secret's ready to be cracked
These dolls and toys confuse me so
Confound it all, I love it though

FINALLY SOMEONE ELSE BUT ME POSTS IN PROSE!!! YESSSS!!!

Johnny does the forecast say a 9 minute Masterplan is waiting for us all? Or the blissful All Else Fails? CANNOT wait. But oh we have haha great things come to those who blah blah blah

Lonn -

Regarding my poem,
  I must confess,
I stole mine from
  The Nightmare Before Christmas.

At this point I've lost any reason to expect anything being released from this band. 2 months for a simple soundboard release is crazy. And the live album + Waterfall 2 have been talked about for almost 3 years now.

Quote from: RobRoy286 on May 02, 2018, 12:04 PM
At this point I've lost any reason to expect anything being released from this band. 2 months for a simple soundboard release is crazy. And the live album + Waterfall 2 have been talked about for almost 3 years now.

I agree with you.  A lot of talk, and nothing (as of yet) to show for it. 

Not sure how many Cure fans there are on this board, but Robert Smith has promised a whole slew of releases that have as of yet come to fruition.  It's really annoying!

Quote from: RobRoy286 on May 02, 2018, 12:04 PM
At this point I've lost any reason to expect anything being released from this band. 2 months for a simple soundboard release is crazy. And the live album + Waterfall 2 have been talked about for almost 3 years now.

with Jim's next solo album coming out this summer, I would venture to guess they would give that time to breath before putting an MMJ album(live or Waterfall Part Deux) out there for fear of cannibalizing sales.

Quote from: parkervb on May 02, 2018, 02:45 PM

Quote from: RobRoy286 on May 02, 2018, 12:04 PM
At this point I've lost any reason to expect anything being released from this band. 2 months for a simple soundboard release is crazy. And the live album + Waterfall 2 have been talked about for almost 3 years now.

with Jim's next solo album coming out this summer, I would venture to guess they would give that time to breath before putting an MMJ album(live or Waterfall Part Deux) out there for fear of cannibalizing sales.

Yup I was thinking the same thing. The OBH soundboards would hold me over real nice until the "official" releases.

Quote from: johnnYYac on May 01, 2018, 11:42 AM
Be patient. The day is coming...

i promised myself i'd be cool with it taking awhile, but damn am i ever getting impatient.

Me too we NEED to hear these

Quote from: robb on May 02, 2018, 03:07 PM

Quote from: johnnYYac on May 01, 2018, 11:42 AM
Be patient. The day is coming...

i promised myself i'd be cool with it taking awhile, but damn am i ever getting impatient.

The wait for the OBH2 downloads felt like eternity, but this seems worse.

I'm not that impatient. I've grown to understand the delays. I just cherish all they do release to us. However, they do have the capability to get it done in a hurry, if they want to and have the man-power to do it. If you all remember, the very first Livedownloads (Nugs) releases from the band were the two Red Rocks shows from 2012. They had Night 1 up for sale during Night 2!!! That was a very quick turn around. I remember listening to it that same night (Night 2). I thought that would be the normal turn around in the future. Then, when the other ones came out, they began taking a lot longer. Even Red Rocks 2012 Night 2 took a couple of weeks (if I remember correctly). It has grown consistently longer and longer to get them out to us, but remember, we are so, so lucky to have any of their treasured "Official Bootlegs", and I always download them in the highest quality FLAC to enjoy over and over and over in the highest quality available. Fuck MP3's.

Quote from: RobRoy286 on May 02, 2018, 05:41 PM
The wait for the OBH2 downloads felt like eternity, but this seems worse.

Out of curiosity, does anyone have a list of the release dates for the OBH1 and OBH2 recordings?  I thought I could find the dates in some receipts from my purchases, but alas, I'm not that organized.  I do have a guess for them, based on the archives I made of the original download files from nugs.net though.

With a little doubt in mind for OBH1 and OBH2, here's what I believe to be the release dates.  Corrections are most welcome.

OBH#	Event dates	Release date	Days of impatientjoyful waiting
OBH1	2014-01-26 - 2014-01-29	2014-03-02	33 days
OBH2	2015-01-31 - 2015-02-03	2015-04-13	70 days
OBH3	2017-02-04 - 2017-02-07	2017-03-13	38 days
OBH4	2018-03-02 - 2018-03-05	2018-??-??	?? days

We're at 59 days now.  Let's hope that OBH4 doesn't break the OBH2 record for
days of waiting. :)

OBH2 was sooner than 70 days, but they withheld the Waterfall tracks until that album was out and re-released them, which was probably around that 70 day Mark.

Ahh, right.  Good memory.  So I have no idea of the initial date for the OBH2 recordings.

waterfall was released 3 weeks after the 4/13 date tmz has listed, though. that guess might actually be pretty close for when the waterfall-less version was released.

Quote from: robb on May 03, 2018, 08:22 AM
waterfall was released 3 weeks after the 4/13 date tmz has listed, though. that guess might actually be pretty close for when the waterfall-less version was released.

I see it's your birthday today Robb, maybe a gift for you today? Anyway Happy Birthday  :beer:

Quote from: rkwedge on May 03, 2018, 08:31 AM

Quote from: robb on May 03, 2018, 08:22 AM
waterfall was released 3 weeks after the 4/13 date tmz has listed, though. that guess might actually be pretty close for when the waterfall-less version was released.

I see it's your birthday today Robb, maybe a gift for you today? Anyway Happy Birthday  :beer:

thanks man! circuital leaked on my birthday in 2011, and waterfall was released the day after my birthday in 2015, so there's a good track record in place if nothing else.

Quote from: robb on May 03, 2018, 09:18 AM

Quote from: rkwedge on May 03, 2018, 08:31 AM

Quote from: robb on May 03, 2018, 08:22 AM
waterfall was released 3 weeks after the 4/13 date tmz has listed, though. that guess might actually be pretty close for when the waterfall-less version was released.

I see it's your birthday today Robb, maybe a gift for you today? Anyway Happy Birthday  :beer:

thanks man! circuital leaked on my birthday in 2011, and waterfall was released the day after my birthday in 2015, so there's a good track record in place if nothing else.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROBB!!! you're the man! One of my favorite Jacket fans easily!

WHERE IN FUCKING CHRISTPENIS ARE THESE DOWNLOADS????? I love you Jacket peoples but we be starved!!!

WHERE IN FUCKING CHRISTPENIS...

Oh my!!

Quote from: sillyboob on May 07, 2018, 06:54 PM
WHERE IN FUCKING CHRISTPENIS...

Oh my!!

HAHHAHAHA

They have been mixed and are ready to go. Awaiting approval from management to release them.

Quote from: Woody on May 08, 2018, 03:41 PM
They have been mixed and are ready to go. Awaiting approval from management to release them.

LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO :cheesy: :drum: :cheesy: :drum:

Quote from: Woody on May 08, 2018, 03:41 PM
They have been mixed and are ready to go. Awaiting approval from management to release them.

Thats what I like to see!!!!!!!

Quote from: Woody on May 08, 2018, 03:41 PM
They have been mixed and are ready to go. Awaiting approval from management to release them.

Yay!  Where do we send bribes gift baskets to management to encourage a speedy approval?  :smiley:

Quote from: tmz on May 08, 2018, 08:22 PM

Quote from: Woody on May 08, 2018, 03:41 PM
They have been mixed and are ready to go. Awaiting approval from management to release them.

Yay!  Where do we send bribes gift baskets to management to encourage a speedy approval?  :smiley:

Hahaha i second this

Coooommmmmeeee onnnnnn

nugs has the tracks from Ryan, so I'd say imminent - guessing Tuesday?

Nugs can usually act pretty quickly - unless they were sent with instructions from MMJ management to hold for inclusion in some email announcement, etc. Haha my fingers are crossed to be listening on my commute home in 2 hours!

Get with the tiiiimes, Jacket!

I hesitate to contribute to a thread so many are watching so closely but the waaaaaiiiiiting is the hardest part...

Soooooo...since we are in speculation land, let me ask this. With full live recordings of each album, will these be your "reference" copy for listening to the albums going forward?

My buddy and I always talk about how awesome it would be if the current MMJ lineup re-recorded Tennessee Fire. This is as close as we are likely to get. Personally, I will still.listen to the studio albums, but I expect these recordings will become lifelong favorites!! 

Quote from: unravelled on May 12, 2018, 07:43 PM
Soooooo...since we are in speculation land, let me ask this. With full live recordings of each album, will these be your "reference" copy for listening to the albums going forward?

My buddy and I always talk about how awesome it would be if the current MMJ lineup re-recorded Tennessee Fire. This is as close as we are likely to get. Personally, I will still.listen to the studio albums, but I expect these recordings will become lifelong favorites!! 

The rawness of TTF will always be special, but hearing the current lineup and arrangements on the album in high quality has been a dream for years now. Time for it to happen!

It's coming this week

Quote from: Lonndown27 on May 14, 2018, 04:24 PM
It's coming this week

We've heard this before, a couple of times if I remember correctly.

WE MUST WILL IT TO BE!!!! AHHHHHH WHERE THE HELL IS MMJ PRODUCT?? dont you guys want our money ??

Quote from: Lonndown27 on May 15, 2018, 11:21 AM
WE MUST WILL IT TO BE!!!! AHHHHHH WHERE THE HELL IS MMJ PRODUCT?? dont you guys want our money ??

For real. They've been dropping the ball the last 4ish years with releases.

Go to Nugs boys  :cheesy: :cheesy: :cheesy: They're up!

oh fuck yes.

Just got the email!

1) Yay!!  I can't wait to listen to these shows (again)!

2) Is anyone else finding that the download codes don't seem to be redeemable in the way they're documented?

Logging into nugs.net and trying to redeem them doesn't add anything to my cart.  Adding flacs to my cart and then adding the codes doesn't change the price at all.  I've got no problem paying full price for these shows, they're well-worth it (and I can gift the codes to a friend).  I'm just curious if I'm missing something obvious.

Quote from: tmz on May 15, 2018, 12:34 PM
1) Yay!!  I can't wait to listen to these shows (again)!

2) Is anyone else finding that the download codes don't seem to be redeemable in the way they're documented?

Logging into nugs.net and trying to redeem them doesn't add anything to my cart.  Adding flacs to my cart and then adding the codes doesn't change the price at all.  I've got no problem paying full price for these shows, they're well-worth it (and I can gift the codes to a friend).  I'm just curious if I'm missing something obvious.

The codes might be for mp3 only?  I know that's how the Roll Call download codes worked.  I don't remember there being any option to upgrade and pay the difference.

I've found that the "upgrade" hasn't worked in the past. Also, I had to "purchase" each mp3 download separately in order to enter all of the codes.

Quote from: CountSA on May 15, 2018, 12:42 PM
The codes might be for mp3 only?  I know that's how the Roll Call download codes worked.  I don't remember there being any option to upgrade and pay the difference.

They note that you can upgrade to flac/alac, which did work last year.  I think the nugs site changed and the instructions aren't quite right anymore.  I'll ask the OBH folks and see what they say.  I'm downloading now, without the codes -- because what's $38 compared to 9+ hours of music with all of the studio albums (plus that full Cobra)? :)

Quote from: tmz on May 15, 2018, 12:54 PM

Quote from: CountSA on May 15, 2018, 12:42 PM
The codes might be for mp3 only?  I know that's how the Roll Call download codes worked.  I don't remember there being any option to upgrade and pay the difference.

They note that you can upgrade to flac/alac, which did work last year.  I think the nugs site changed and the instructions aren't quite right anymore.  I'll ask the OBH folks and see what they say.  I'm downloading now, without the codes -- because what's $38 compared to 9+ hours of music with all of the studio albums (plus that full Cobra)? :)

Keep us posted as to what they say tmz. I'm in the same boat as you, I'll pay for the shows in high quality for $54 no problem and give my codes to someone.  Has anyone been able to use the codes for even mp3? That didn't even seem to work for me.

i had no no problem downloading mp3's.

Any extra codes would be appreciated hahahha but if not i can wait a week til payday  :smiley: we willed this to happen! See sometimes i know what's going down  :cool:

So happy these are here goddamnit!!!!
WOOHOOOOO

RKWEDGE THEYRE HERE BABY!!!

JOHNNYYAC THEY'RE HERE!!!

ROBB THEY BE HEEEEUHHHH

SILLYBOOBY THEY'RE HERE TO SCORCH YOUR SILLYTITTIES OFF

MILLERJUSTINTIME THEY'RE HERE!!!

Quote from: rkwedge on May 15, 2018, 01:06 PM
Keep us posted as to what they say tmz. I'm in the same boat as you, I'll pay for the shows in high quality for $54 no problem and give my codes to someone.  Has anyone been able to use the codes for even mp3? That didn't even seem to work for me.

Will do.

I was able to add an mp3 show to the cart and on that page enter a code which dropped the price to $0.  It doesn't work like the email.  I don't think it worked the way the email said last year either, but I am pretty sure it worked in some way.  It was just a little wonky.

I wish that nugs had a better download method.  I resort to the nugs app on a nearby windows machine, but it seems like it would be less work for everyone if they just had a way to download a full album from the browser.

As if any of these little issues are of much importance.  My biggest problem right now is figuring out what to listen to first.  The OCD in me says play them all in order.  But while I decide I've got Dondante playing.  That was magical when it happened and it's insanely beautiful now.

YESSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!

PM me Lonndown27

i have extra codes if anyone needs them.

edit: gone

It looks like they sent out updated instructions.  Upgrading to flac/alac is a manual process, for anyone interested (and patient enough to have not already downloaded them).  Here's the updated download instructions from the message, in case anyone didn't get it:

1. Login or register for an account HERE. (https://nugs.net/login.aspx)
2. Click into each individual show (http://nugs.net/browse/packages/870/My-Morning-Jacket-One-Big-Holiday-2018) and add the MP3 to your Cart.
3. Go to "Check Out".
4. Enter codes individually where it says "Redeem It Here". Please note, you can only redeem 2 codes at a time, so you need to go through the check out process twice.
5. Once redeemed, your code will be deactivated. Download the shows to your computer or device and enjoy!

If you are interested in upgrading from MP3 to CD-Quality FLAC or ALAC please contact the Travel Team. (mailto:customerservice@mmjonebigholiday.com?subject=2018%20Download%20Code%20Upgrade)
http://nugs.net/browse/packages/870/My-Morning-Jacket-One-Big-Holiday-2018

is FLAC-HD worth the extra $ over FLAC?

Quote from: jttouch2 on May 15, 2018, 02:17 PM
is FLAC-HD worth the extra $ over FLAC?

I'd say so, it's 24 bit vs 16 bit.

If anyone has extra codes, hit me up please :)

EASY MORNIN' REBEL. :shocked:  :grin:

Greetings.  This is an exciting day. If anyone has extras please let me know (and send me them!)

Thanks in advance

Quote from: tmz on May 15, 2018, 02:00 PM
If you are interested in upgrading from MP3 to CD-Quality FLAC or ALAC please contact the Travel Team.

if anyone has any info on how this process is going to work, please share.  not sure how much longer i can wait.

Quote from: slappymoe on May 15, 2018, 04:13 PM

Quote from: tmz on May 15, 2018, 02:00 PM
If you are interested in upgrading from MP3 to CD-Quality FLAC or ALAC please contact the Travel Team.

if anyone has any info on how this process is going to work, please share.  not sure how much longer i can wait.

Right?  I said fuck it and paid the price. I don't get why this has to be such a hassle this year, last year was a snap to upgrade. Technology is downgrading!

well, they answered the e-mail quickly enough.  said they are "working with nugs to get you those upgraded download codes."

so i guess i'll continue waiting.

this is the dumbest thing ever...that doesnt really even work. i just entered in codes that hadnt been redeemed yet and it said "already redeemed" i dont know how that could be possible. Why is this set up so stupidly?? i dont think it makes it easier for nugs.net OR us.

Oh well
tell me how it is

wouldnt it just be heres the code for this show , now select that show and then enter its code and then redeem it and there you are, instead of enter two codes at once for two shows? and then just the 3rd code for the 3rd show? like....sounds simple enough but somehow it really fuckin isnt hahah

wait or am i just really fuckin stupid?? hahahah

i think the site is being Jacketfucked by us all and theyll reset the score of the game in a day , their servers seemed off. first it said the code was already redeemed and then bam the next time it said for another one "not in our system" ....

i hope i didnt fuck this up...

btw you know who you are you badass thank you for giving me a chance at least !!!  :cool: :cool: :cool: fuckin love ya dood!! all you guys and galzz up in heeeuhhhh...today is a goooood fuckin day.

AS LONG AS THEY EXIST...AS LONG AS THEY'RE ATTAINABLE....


I'M GOOD  :cheesy: :cheesy: :cheesy: :cheesy: :cool: :cool:

AND I THINK ...

WE GOOD.  :beer:
:cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:

okay got it workin!!

Fuck Yes!  Listening to MP3s of night one right now.  Sounds outstanding!

Stoked!!

I just added each night to my cart individually, went to check out, redeemed that night's code, then downloaded the tracks individually, without using the Nugs downloader.  Filed them and loaded into itunes, and then synced my phone. 

They sound incredible!

would be hugely grateful for any extra codes not being used (after the folks who have already asked of course)

Sounds amazing!! Picture of You right now, wow!
so excited!

Quote from: slappymoe on May 15, 2018, 05:00 PM
well, they answered the e-mail quickly enough.  said they are "working with nugs to get you those upgraded download codes."

so i guess i'll continue waiting.

I got the same response and shortly after some codes to upgrade.  Unfortunately, they didn't work -- not for CD-quality FLAC/ALAC nor HD FLAC/ALAC.  I did as Cloud9 said and contacted nugs directly, who then told me I should talk to Cloud9. ;)

But they're all pretty quick to respond and I'm now talking to both of them in the same mail thread.  I'm sure they'll work it out soon enough.  If I hadn't already got the normal FLAC downloads earlier, I'd be much more anxious.

The shows are as amazing as I remember.  It's fantastic to be able to listen to them in such great quality over and over.  A big congratulations and thank you to all the good folks who worked to produce the sound at the show and these recordings!

Wow these sound great! So stoked to have "By My Car", "I Needed It Most", "Death Is The Easy Way", etc

I can't wait for 2019, hopefully new music and the anniversary tour should be epic!

CHIMMJFAN

A final update (hopefully) on using the download codes to upgrade from mp3... After talking to both nugs and cloud9, the nugs folks essentially told me that the instructions in the first cloud9 message were right.  And trying that did indeed allow me to easily add each show to the cart and then upgrade it for a few bucks each.  I don't know if the codes in the first message were the issue or what.  I think the updated instructions cloud9 sent out just confused the issue.

After downloading the HD FLAC files, I noticed that my earlier download of CD-quality FLAC was missing Compound Fracture.  I don't know if that happened to anyone else or not.  That could just be the nugs windows app screwing up.

Now it's back to the 9 hour listening party on repeat...

I enjoyed hearing Jim change up the lyrics in Librarian, switching he for she in "when god gave us mirrors, she had no idea."  I don't think I noticed that on the the Capitol Theater show from 2012, but that's the only other live version of Librarian I have where he does that. :)

Having all the albums in order is a little surreal.  So much good stuff to soak in...

Amen to all... this is INSANE  :beer:

JACKETXMAS

Quote from: tmz on May 16, 2018, 12:43 AM
A final update (hopefully) on using the download codes to upgrade from mp3... After talking to both nugs and cloud9, the nugs folks essentially told me that the instructions in the first cloud9 message were right.  And trying that did indeed allow me to easily add each show to the cart and then upgrade it for a few bucks each.  I don't know if the codes in the first message were the issue or what.  I think the updated instructions cloud9 sent out just confused the issue.

After downloading the HD FLAC files, I noticed that my earlier download of CD-quality FLAC was missing Compound Fracture.  I don't know if that happened to anyone else or not.  That could just be the nugs windows app screwing up.

Now it's back to the 9 hour listening party on repeat...

I enjoyed hearing Jim change up the lyrics in Librarian, switching he for she in "when god gave us mirrors, she had no idea."  I don't think I noticed that on the the Capitol Theater show from 2012, but that's the only other live version of Librarian I have where he does that. :)

Having all the albums in order is a little surreal.  So much good stuff to soak in...

my copy was missing wordless the first time i tried to download anything. i'm pretty that's all that was missing anyway.

i dove into TTF/AD last night and made sure it was LOUD. can't believe i forgot how jim kept calling carl "carlos" that night.

Quote from: tmz on May 16, 2018, 12:43 AM
A final update (hopefully) on using the download codes to upgrade from mp3... After talking to both nugs and cloud9, the nugs folks essentially told me that the instructions in the first cloud9 message were right.  And trying that did indeed allow me to easily add each show to the cart and then upgrade it for a few bucks each.  I don't know if the codes in the first message were the issue or what.  I think the updated instructions cloud9 sent out just confused the issue.

that didn't work for me - never had a problem in previous years guess I'll need to wait for their reply.

I've only listened to Night 2 so far. I've noticed the recording/playback level is quite a bit lower than other Livedownloads MMJ shows. In my car, I usually play them (loudly) at around volume level 25. I need to crank it up to 35 or more to come close to the same loudness level. No big deal. I just sometimes make compilation CDs of various songs I love to travel with, and this creates an uneven volume issue for me. No big deal though.

So glad to have more MMJ Live Stuff to enjoy!!!

I did notice the same thing Mr. White, a little annoying but the edit of these is real good so that definitely compensates for it for me. I've only listened to night 1 and man it brought me right back to the Dominican  Those three songs, Death is the Easy Way, Hopefully, and Bermuda Highway are proof Jim's voice is that of an angel. :thumbsup:  robb, I said the exact same thing as you, I forgot Jim kept call Carl "Carlos" HaHa beautiful.

Night 1 was such a treat to listen to :headphones:

Don't think i want to spring for the other 2 nights just yet but maybe i'll buy one a week

or possibly somebody has a free code or wants to do a swap?

Such a treat to get every album live.   Also Magic Bullet is just fantastic live.  These will be the most played downloads for sure.

Quote from: Mr. White on May 16, 2018, 08:57 AM
I've only listened to Night 2 so far. I've noticed the recording/playback level is quite a bit lower than other Livedownloads MMJ shows. In my car, I usually play them (loudly) at around volume level 25. I need to crank it up to 35 or more to come close to the same loudness level. No big deal. I just sometimes make compilation CDs of various songs I love to travel with, and this creates an uneven volume issue for me. No big deal though.

So glad to have more MMJ Live Stuff to enjoy!!!

One of the first things I do is add replaygain tags to the flac files.  That way my players can use the album gain to adjust the overall playback to a consistent level.  I end up listening to a lot of tracks on random and it's horrible to have to reach for the volume all the time.

There's a few things I've laughed out loud while listening.  The various "take it away Carlos" of course.  And in "I Think I'm Going To Hell" about 4:45 Jim sings "...to take me to hell" and then interjects "whatever that is."

Quote from: Mr. White on May 16, 2018, 08:57 AM
I've only listened to Night 2 so far. I've noticed the recording/playback level is quite a bit lower than other Livedownloads MMJ shows. In my car, I usually play them (loudly) at around volume level 25. I need to crank it up to 35 or more to come close to the same loudness level. No big deal. I just sometimes make compilation CDs of various songs I love to travel with, and this creates an uneven volume issue for me. No big deal though.

So glad to have more MMJ Live Stuff to enjoy!!!

This was intentional. These shows were mastered at online streaming levels and not because of any codec restrictions imposed by Nugs but merely because I feel that digital music sounds better when set at more conservative levels.  This also leaves more space for dynamic range within the songs. They were mastered between -13 to - 15 LUFS which is volume required for Itunes, Spotify and Youtube. 

excellent input, thanks toogans.

The shows sound great.

Only through night 1 so far. I love what was happening at the end of It's About Twilight!

Quote from: TOOGANS on May 16, 2018, 11:36 AM

Quote from: Mr. White on May 16, 2018, 08:57 AM
I've only listened to Night 2 so far. I've noticed the recording/playback level is quite a bit lower than other Livedownloads MMJ shows. In my car, I usually play them (loudly) at around volume level 25. I need to crank it up to 35 or more to come close to the same loudness level. No big deal. I just sometimes make compilation CDs of various songs I love to travel with, and this creates an uneven volume issue for me. No big deal though.

So glad to have more MMJ Live Stuff to enjoy!!!

This was intentional. These shows were mastered at online streaming levels and not because of any codec restrictions imposed by Nugs but merely because I feel that digital music sounds better when set at more conservative levels.  This also leaves more space for dynamic range within the songs. They were mastered between -13 to - 15 LUFS which is volume required for Itunes, Spotify and Youtube. 

Well I think these shows sound really amazing and you did a masterful job on them TOOGANS. These will be MMJ go to's for all of us I'm sure.  :thumbsup: :beer:

These are going to be so awesome to have but it makes me sad to think T5 may never be released now. Oh well, enjoy the moment!

How can i even say anything about these shows without just starting with


FUUUUUUCK YESSSSSSS

the band will see now how supportive the fans are. Rkwedge the third night's code wasn't in the system once again some nugs.net snafoo but i wanna buy the third night. I need to give the band something for this. This is absolutely insane  hearing this. There's so much it's hard to wrap my brain around. Wowza......

I Think Im Going To Hell is so badass. Actually guys Jimbo has done the "whatever that is" and "if it exists " etc stuff like that at OBH2 when they played Hell. I've heard it on the Cap 2012 shows too??? Can't double check right now but it's been done, almost as if Jim is Bill Hicks hahah

Quote from: searchinbig on May 16, 2018, 12:35 PM
These are going to be so awesome to have but it makes me sad to think T5 may never be released now. Oh well, enjoy the moment!

I know ....what WILL become of T5??? What would be trippy is if those shows were filmed. I remember reading Jim and Patrick saying the T5 recordings were flawed and didn't turn out the way they'd hoped  (which baffles me judging from shitty YouTube video evidence... which means in real quality, itd blow our face apart) and so maybe this whole thing was the second attempt? Back then (2010) the band had to fill time with all those juicy B sides, EP tracks and covers, whereas in the DR the band needed to fit it ALL in . Quite remarkable

I started on Waterfall because things had gotten kinda hazy by that point. Sounds fucking amazing. I'm saving the first 2 nights for my 6 hour drive this weekend.

Quote from: Cameron on May 16, 2018, 05:21 PM
I started on Waterfall because things had gotten kinda hazy by that point. Sounds fucking amazing. I'm saving the first 2 nights for my 6 hour drive this weekend.

That'll be quite the drive.

I've purposely listened to minimal MMJ the last two months in prep for a marathon session or two.  I'm on night 1, and it sounds awesome.  Jim's voice is super strong.  I've never heard Old Sept Blues so beautiful.   

Quote from: APR on May 16, 2018, 05:41 PM
I've purposely listened to minimal MMJ the last two months in prep for a marathon session or two.  I'm on night 1, and it sounds awesome.  Jim's voice is super strong.  I've never heard Old Sept Blues so beautiful.   

i'm SO glad i opted to not listen to any of the audience tapes/recordings of this run. ryan did a helluva job, and agreed--the guys sound great across the board.

Has anyone else noticed that Cobra seems to cut off prematurely?  A few seconds after the outro music begins, it goes silent for the last 30-40 seconds of the track.  I've checked my downloads again to be sure it wasn't something fixed already.  Both the flac and flac-hd have this.  It seems like that's not the intended fade out.

(I hope that doesn't come out badly, because these recordings are really fantastic and it's only a few seconds of fade out music we're talking about here.  It just stood out after a second, more careful listen.)

Quote from: tmz on May 16, 2018, 08:38 PM
Has anyone else noticed that Cobra seems to cut off prematurely?  A few seconds after the outro music begins, it goes silent for the last 30-40 seconds of the track.  I've checked my downloads again to be sure it wasn't something fixed already.  Both the flac and flac-hd have this.  It seems like that's not the intended fade out.

(I hope that doesn't come out badly, because these recordings are really fantastic and it's only a few seconds of fade out music we're talking about here.  It just stood out after a second, more careful listen.)

of course but oh well it matters not at all, focus on the 21 minutes before it hahaha facerippedoff!

DId the band actually play Aluminum Park and Look at you out of album order, or is the bootleg track list out of order?

Quote from: MOWJO8185 on May 16, 2018, 10:39 PM
DId the band actually play Aluminum Park and Look at you out of album order, or is the bootleg track list out of order?

bootleg tracks out of order, i thought the transitions were weird listening earlier and that explains why

Quote from: jttouch2 on May 16, 2018, 10:51 PM

Quote from: MOWJO8185 on May 16, 2018, 10:39 PM
DId the band actually play Aluminum Park and Look at you out of album order, or is the bootleg track list out of order?

bootleg tracks out of order, i thought the transitions were weird listening earlier and that explains why

Agreed the only tracks not played in order, Strangulation and PWW were played in reverse order. I'm sure just because Strangulation is not an ending the night song.

well, I made the mistake of bringing these cd's to work this morning.  having my first listen right now, I can already tell I won't be getting much work done. :beer:

Quote from: slappymoe on May 17, 2018, 05:40 AM
well, I made the mistake of bringing these cd's to work this morning.  having my first listen right now, I can already tell I won't be getting much work done. :beer:

Hahahhahaha!!! Me too...gonna be rockin out  As well!!!  :beer:

Wow shit im gonna have to redo the tracklist then . I haven't listened to the records thoroughly in a while, the live stuff is to me uncharted territory so I'm tending to celebrate those adventureboxes of live album goodness, right Carlos?? Get em Carlos!!! (Who gets it??? Har har har come on!!! :grin: :cheesy:)  i listened to those albums to death from 2004-2013 but had some Jacket shows before that...but not like my collection now. It feels like there's never enough shows but so many still to discover and listen through but more than that, actually getting into the vibe. I have quite the bootleg collection from so many bands and the best shows, the best live albums or audience tapes or soundboards , aka ANY documentation of any show on record, it's always about the atmosphere and the vibe coupled with a performance to fit that vibe and then you've got a legendary show.

These fall directly into that category

if all else fails is so fucking good.

Quote from: robb on May 17, 2018, 09:07 AM
if all else fails is so fucking good.

It's seriously a  deep cut that shouldve been a hit single from All Things Must Pass if Jim James was George Harrison reincarnated

I know it's long been a dream of jacket fans everywhere, but the tennessee fire with the current lineup....... :shocked: :cheesy: :shocked: :cheesy:

Yes having Tennessee Fire with the current lineup is a dream come true. It's like the 20 year old demos were finally finished.

Also, they should have closed with Strangulation. Would be the PERFECT closer.

Greatest. Weekend. Ever. glad those that couldn't make it can now experience it.

Hope those that were a little critical now have a better feeling about it all.

We are so lucky to have had this happen

Quote from: MMJTX on May 17, 2018, 10:21 AM
Greatest. Weekend. Ever. glad those that couldn't make it can now experience it.

Hope those that were a little critical now have a better feeling about it all.

We are so lucky to have had this happen

Well said MMJTX, These recordings are so fricking good. Ryan outdid himself on these, he's the best sound guy in the business and these are just more proof. I truly believe the sound at a Jacket concert cannot be beat and that's why you'll find me 90% of the time standing right in front of Ryan at shows. I'm doing each night at home on my good stereo first before I listen to these thru earbuds or in the car just to get their pure genius. Last night was night 2 and I said this after the show in March (See post 340) and I'll stand by my statement, Night 2 was the best one night they ever played. Holy Moly that's filled with heavy hitters and beautiful runs. Rollin Back (sort of toned down guitar wise) into Just One Thing is Jacket Church.