Am I the only 50+ MMJ fan????

[mjkoehler]

You are as young as you feel.

So my increasing number of grey hairs are irrelevant?! That's excellent - thanks MJ  ;)

As irrelevant as the amount that I have (which is FAR to many)! Hell look at the Modfather. Full head of greys and still rockin da fuck out.

[johnfromindiana]

only 48 here, but love MMJ and having seen several live shows last year, and MMJ was one of the more mature crowds I saw.   Death Cab for Cutie was like high school (hell maybe even junior high),  North Mississipi All Stars was like "Dude, where's my car?", Indigo Girls was like sisters of NOW unite, John Prine was like "hey man, pass me that doob", Robert Randolph and the family was like cheerleading camp, Sheryl Crow was like a strip bar, Willie Nelson was like hillbilly hell, Steve Earle was like brainiacs are us, and The Drive By Truckers were like confederate beer drink'in brothers on 'cid, and Widespread Panic was like glow stick X booby suprise.

Man, I never wrote it down but what a great frigg'in year I had.  See you at the Rock Show.

[Love Dogg]

My dad (54) likes My Morning Jacket, too.  He was up a few years ago for a visit, and after hearing a couple of Jacket songs (if I remember correctly, I played Masterplan and Rocket Man...then Golden) he said, "It reminds me of singing in a grain bin.  Have you ever sang in a grain bin?"  He grew up on a farm and said he used to sing while he was shoveling corn or beans because he liked the reverberation.  I told him they used to record in a grain bin and he thought that was the neatest thing.

He hasn't seen them...or purchased anything.  But he's listened to just about everything, including the New Year's Eve MSG show, seen Okonokos and watches Elizabethtown occasionally.  

I'll get him to a show sometime.

[GO4IT]

While my mind believes I'm far younger, the calendar says I'm 53.  Ever since I heard Okonokos a few years ago I've been hooked.  For me MMJ brings back to life the excitement of the late 60s and 70s when so many new bands were up and coming and breaking new ground.  Even though I went to high school only blocks from the Fillmore East which hosted the most amazing lineups from 1968-1971, I missed the action and vowed never to do so again.  So, in some ways, I'm reveling in the excitement of watching an incredible band and the genius JJ grow and approach its peak years.
I was in the first few rows for RCMH, DC and Philly this year and, of course, in the pit for MSG.
Hey, if all these musicians can keep on cranking into their 50s, 60s and beyond why can't their fans?
MMJ keeps me young.

[Janet]

My dad (54) likes My Morning Jacket, too.  He was up a few years ago for a visit, and after hearing a couple of Jacket songs (if I remember correctly, I played Masterplan and Rocket Man...then Golden) he said, "It reminds me of singing in a grain bin.  Have you ever sang in a grain bin?"  He grew up on a farm and said he used to sing while he was shoveling corn or beans because he liked the reverberation.  I told him they used to record in a grain bin and he thought that was the neatest thing.

He hasn't seen them...or purchased anything.  But he's listened to just about everything, including the New Year's Eve MSG show, seen Okonokos and watches Elizabethtown occasionally.  

I'll get him to a show sometime.

Great story!

[TEO]

only 48 here, but love MMJ and having seen several live shows last year, and MMJ was one of the more mature crowds I saw.   Death Cab for Cutie was like high school (hell maybe even junior high),  North Mississipi All Stars was like "Dude, where's my car?", Indigo Girls was like sisters of NOW unite, John Prine was like "hey man, pass me that doob", Robert Randolph and the family was like cheerleading camp, Sheryl Crow was like a strip bar, Willie Nelson was like hillbilly hell, Steve Earle was like brainiacs are us, and The Drive By Truckers were like confederate beer drink'in brothers on 'cid, and Widespread Panic was like glow stick X booby suprise.

Man, I never wrote it down but what a great frigg'in year I had.  See you at the Rock Show.

GREAT analogies!

[ALady]

See you at the Rock Show.

Hell YES!   :D

My parents will be 61 and 65 this year and are newly minted MMJ fans; after seeing the Austin City Limits performance, they "got it" and now they understand why I need to go see the Jacket all the time  :D

My goal for 2009 is to get them to a show...well, if MMJ plays anywhere, that is...

[EvilGirl]

I'm over 50 (and thats all I'my saying!).  I have been going to gigs and festivals for over 30 years and still do regularly.  I have to say the recent MMJ shows in England were among the best I have ever been to.

[GO4IT]

[ I have to say the recent MMJ shows in England were among the best I have ever been to.
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Keep on rockin' Evil Girl

Did you see JJ at St. James Church (how appropriate) in London on May 22 of last year?  I ordered my son and future son in law who were over there at the time to go to the show and they loved it.  But they didn't take pictures :(

This was sort of a surprise gig that came out of nowhere - just lucky I was checking the web site regularly.

Does anyone have pix from this show or any tales to tell?

[EvilGirl]

[ I have to say the recent MMJ shows in England were among the best I have ever been to.

Keep on rockin' Evil Girl

Did you see JJ at St. James Church (how appropriate) in London on May 22 of last year?  I ordered my son and future son in law who were over there at the time to go to the show and they loved it.  But they didn't take pictures :(

This was sort of a surprise gig that came out of nowhere - just lucky I was checking the web site regularly.

Does anyone have pix from this show or any tales to tell?[/quote]
I saw the band at London, Bristol and Nottingham but unfortunately James' show in London was one that I missed..I would be interested in seeing pictures as well.  I've been trying to get my daughter and son into the band, but its an automatic reaction with them to not like anything that I do!

[GO4IT]

"I saw the band at London, Bristol and Nottingham but unfortunately James' show in London was one that I missed..I would be interested in seeing pictures as well.  I've been trying to get my daughter and son into the band, but its an automatic reaction with them to not like anything that I do!"

Well good for you for seizing the opportunity to take in 3 of their shows in England.  I don't think I've seen anything posted on the forum about the St. James show - it's almost like it didn't happen.

My family tolerates my obsession with MMJ (most of the time) and my wife, son and future son-in-law like them and have all been to at least one show so I've been able, for the most part, to overcome the generational gap.  My brother, however, is hopeless.

We know there are more of you mature, sophisticated fans out there... hello?

[capt. scotty]

only 48 here, but love MMJ and having seen several live shows last year, and MMJ was one of the more mature crowds I saw.   Death Cab for Cutie was like high school (hell maybe even junior high),  North Mississipi All Stars was like "Dude, where's my car?", Indigo Girls was like sisters of NOW unite, John Prine was like "hey man, pass me that doob", Robert Randolph and the family was like cheerleading camp, Sheryl Crow was like a strip bar, Willie Nelson was like hillbilly hell, Steve Earle was like brainiacs are us, and The Drive By Truckers were like confederate beer drink'in brothers on 'cid, and Widespread Panic was like glow stick X booby suprise.

Man, I never wrote it down but what a great frigg'in year I had.  See you at the Rock Show.

post of the week right here kids

glow stick booby surprise  ;D ;D

[Bish]

Wow this is weird - my first posting on an internet forum thingy ever and it's on the MMJ website and yes I'm over 50.  See my pics from the Melbourne BDO.  Mine are the ones taken from out front.  First time I ever saw the band, never even heard them before and I was hooked by the first song (which someone mentions somewhere here).  So it was a great day - MMJ and Neil Young.  Won't mention any names but some of the other bands I was looking forward to seeing may have had the reputation but sure didn't have the chops these guys have (IMHO).  I bought Evil Urges next day and really do love it.  Got the live album today and will need to give it a proper listen.  Anyway looks like you guys are really onto something with this band - real music played really really well!

[13mitch]

Recently turned 53 and obsessed with the band more than ever. Don't know how anyone can resist them and can't work out how they haven't yet taken over the world!

This is also the only forum I've been involved with as well, so you're not on your own.

[MickeyReds]

I'm 68 :D

[cuppat]

Hey our numbers are growing (like the years).
Yep another 50+er here. Saw MMJ last year in Manchester UK and I can
honestly say they are one of the best live bands I've ever seen.
Can't split MMJ, Mogwai, Sensational Alex Harvey Band and Pink Floyd
for the best.

Just for info currently cant get enough of Dead Confederate's debut album and the latest Secret Machines.

[CTdeadhead]

I'll be the big 40 this yr.  

[goose]

My mom is 51 and her friends are 50.  Her friends went to the Waterfront show in Louisville.

[tdb810]

No way! My husband is 50, and I am 38.  He is a deadhead, and a fan of classic rock,  who hasn't been excited about any new music in many years.  I dragged him to his (and our) first show at Roseland in December of 2006, and we have been obsessed ever since.  We were at RCMH in June, and of course, New Yrs.  They are really the most exciting band out there in my opinion, the very best to come along in a long, long time... ;D

[kymomandstuff]

i'm 43 and I'll never stop loving MMJ.I don't think my ears know how old I am. :D