Note From Yim Yames and My Morning Jacket

[lasvegas]

hello friends and fans of mmj. i would just like to personally thank each and every one of you who have sent kind words or well wishes my way since i had my accident a few weeks back. it has been one of the hardest and strangest times of my life, but your kind words and support have really meant a lot to me and i can feel their healing power! i have been just letting time do its thing, slowly but surely, as the old adage says, and hopefully i'll be back to normal soon.

first off, sorry to all of our friends abroad that we had to cancel our european/uk tour. unfortunately the two times i have sustained major injuries on tour, europe was the next thing on our calendar that had to be canceled in order for me to recuperate. we hope to be back over there at some point in the not so distant future to play some musics. we look forward to seeing you soon.

second off, we are really excited about the upcoming shows in chicago, australia, and japan - as well as our big new years eve "blacktie blowout" at madison square garden in new york city! we invite and encourage everyone coming to the new years show to "dress to tha nines," in your finest and classiest party wear: suits/tuxedos, frilly dresses/luxurious ballgowns, top hats and canes, 2009 glasses, etc - as we intend to really "class up the joint" and celebrate the monumental year that 2008 was, whilst gazing forward to the thrills and chills that 2009 will hold.

i knew when i took my first breath of the air of 2008 that it would be a monumentally crazy year- and phew! that was no joke. as challenging as the year has been there has been a lot of change and positivity in the air...with the rekindling of hope that now and in 2009 we can keep working together to even out the playing field across the board and make the planet a healthier place to live for all of our brothers and sisters in the us and across the globe. its time for some love.

here are some links i have found particularly informative over the past few months:

http://www.thehungersite.com

http://www.couragecampaign.org/prop8repeal

http://www.sweethomeneworleans.org

http://louisvilleleopardpercussionists.com/index.htm

be thankful 4 what you gots:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dx72QvLTXOk&feature=related

have fun, be safe, and we hope to see you soon.

- yim yames and my morning jacket

[Penny Lane]

wow-so it is a BLACK TIE affair

[TEO]

Got this on my hotmail. It seems VERY encouraging concerning Yim's health. :)

[hizzo]

I am so jealous of anyone going to the NYE show!!!!!  :D

[Sparkle]

I am so jealous of anyone going to the NYE show!!!!!  :D

Me too! So insanely, uncontrollably jealous....  >:(

[kydiddle]

Oooohhh, I can't wait to dress up.

:D

[bold99]

This is going to rock!

[Salacious D]

Will I be shunned if I don't "black tie" dress up? I'm dressing up--but not super dressy. . . .  please don't tar and feather me. . .

[MarkW]

Will I be shunned if I don't "black tie" dress up? I'm dressing up--but not super dressy. . . .  please don't tar and feather me. . .

At least polish your shoes and comb your hair.  I mean, Jim's making an effort...  ;)

[bluesky]

can't wait to look pretty for jim and the boys! yahoo!!! thanks jim we are all thankful that you are doing better!

[dragonboy]

He said Japan  :D

[Penny Lane]

Will I be shunned if I don't "black tie" dress up? I'm dressing up--but not super dressy. . . .  please don't tar and feather me. . .

i feel like the shoes are gonna be the problem for girls :-( i can't make it thru a 4 hour rock show in heels.

[easy way]

Will I be shunned if I don't "black tie" dress up? I'm dressing up--but not super dressy. . . .  please don't tar and feather me. . .

i feel like the shoes are gonna be the problem for girls :-( i can't make it thru a 4 hour rock show in heels.

I'm wearing 'spats' over my newbalance...always lookin' for a loophole.  ;)

[Love Dogg]

I'm just glad we've finally gotten this narrowed down.  I've got it all picked out!

Oh, and girls...PLEASE wear high heels.  ;)

[kydiddle]

I'm just glad we've finally gotten this narrowed down.  I've got it all picked out!

Oh, and girls...PLEASE wear high heels.  ;)

So if we can't walk due to rocking it hard in heels, will you rent us all Hoverounds?

[Love Dogg]

I'm just glad we've finally gotten this narrowed down.  I've got it all picked out!

Oh, and girls...PLEASE wear high heels.  ;)

So if we can't walk due to rocking it hard in heels, will you rent us all Hoverounds?

No...but I will carry you.  Hoverounds aren't sexy!

[kydiddle]

I'm just glad we've finally gotten this narrowed down.  I've got it all picked out!

Oh, and girls...PLEASE wear high heels.  ;)

So if we can't walk due to rocking it hard in heels, will you rent us all Hoverounds?

No...but I will carry you.  Hoverounds aren't sexy!

Yeah, you're right.   ;D

[Ghostess on TV]

Will I be shunned if I don't "black tie" dress up? I'm dressing up--but not super dressy. . . .  please don't tar and feather me. . .

i feel like the shoes are gonna be the problem for girls :-( i can't make it thru a 4 hour rock show in heels.

I was thinking the same thing.  Can't wear a dress with sneakers!

[weeniebeenie]

He said Japan  :D

And Australia. ;)