VH1 Storytellers!!!

[headhunter]

Thanks Trish.  Really great post.

[tdb810]

Wow, so I have watched this episode three times now, and I just need to say something.  It's a tad on the long and serious side, so feel free to skip through to the next post >>>>> 

Of course, as a devoted fan, I knew the story behind Dondante.   I have read as much information as I could find about the young man, Aaron Todovich.  As a mental health professional, and someone who lost a close family member to suicide in 2009, I was anxiously waiting to hear Jim tell the story about his friend. 

As is the case with this band over and over again, I was emotionally wrecked by Jim's relating of the story about his friend.  When he described him as someone who was so special, but not matter how much you told him that, he couldn't hear it, and someone who had chosen to leave us, I couldn't help but fall apart.  When he spoke about this cruel world, and the sentiment that he "can't hardly blame him" for wanting to leave, I was able to understand just a little more about my own loss.  Obviously,  I know about mental health as someone who has worked in the field for 15 yrs, but when it's someone you are close to, all bets are off. 

I just want to say that as an active member of suicide prevention groups and foundations, and always trying to fight the stigma around suicide,  I thought Jim's telling of that story couldn't have been more perfect.  My hope is that if there is anyone who was watching that, or anyone reading this, that they will reach out to someone, anyone, and know that things can improve, and get better.   This is a great community of people on this board, and I would hope that no one would feel so isolated, that they couldn't reach out here and get the support that is sometimes so desperately needed. 

Another resource that can be helpful if you or anyone you know are feeling this level of desperation is that American Foundation for Suicide Prevention AFSP.ORG or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255. 

Bless you all, and bless this band.  Thanks for lettin' me share.

I cried during JJ story of his friend...and I cried reading your post...Thanks Trish   :'(

One of the main reasons I love this band & their music is because of the emotions I feel when I experience what they do. MMJ's music is the soundtrack to my life...

you're welcome Ben :)  ;)

[kotchishm]

I'm confused.....? What channel is this 90 minute Storytellers on Saturday?  I just looked up 9pm Saturday 6/11... and its FUCKIN "Bring It On"?

It's on Palladia.  It's an HD only live music channel that plays MTV, VH1, and CMT programming and festivals.

[kydiddle]

Wow, so I have watched this episode three times now, and I just need to say something.  It's a tad on the long and serious side, so feel free to skip through to the next post >>>>> 

Of course, as a devoted fan, I knew the story behind Dondante.   I have read as much information as I could find about the young man, Aaron Todovich.  As a mental health professional, and someone who lost a close family member to suicide in 2009, I was anxiously waiting to hear Jim tell the story about his friend. 

As is the case with this band over and over again, I was emotionally wrecked by Jim's relating of the story about his friend.  When he described him as someone who was so special, but not matter how much you told him that, he couldn't hear it, and someone who had chosen to leave us, I couldn't help but fall apart.  When he spoke about this cruel world, and the sentiment that he "can't hardly blame him" for wanting to leave, I was able to understand just a little more about my own loss.  Obviously,  I know about mental health as someone who has worked in the field for 15 yrs, but when it's someone you are close to, all bets are off. 

I just want to say that as an active member of suicide prevention groups and foundations, and always trying to fight the stigma around suicide,  I thought Jim's telling of that story couldn't have been more perfect.  My hope is that if there is anyone who was watching that, or anyone reading this, that they will reach out to someone, anyone, and know that things can improve, and get better.   This is a great community of people on this board, and I would hope that no one would feel so isolated, that they couldn't reach out here and get the support that is sometimes so desperately needed. 

Another resource that can be helpful if you or anyone you know are feeling this level of desperation is that American Foundation for Suicide Prevention AFSP.ORG or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255. 

Bless you all, and bless this band.  Thanks for lettin' me share.

Ahhh, you're such a great lady Trish.   :-*

[dookie shoot bandit]

I'm confused.....? What channel is this 90 minute Storytellers on Saturday?  I just looked up 9pm Saturday 6/11... and its FUCKIN "Bring It On"?

It's on Palladia.  It's an HD only live music channel that plays MTV, VH1, and CMT programming and festivals.

Thanks...found it!!!!!

[Don Dante]

Finally got to watch this.  Wow.  What an amazing show and a gut wrenching story.  Let's say I'm glad I was watching it alone,  :'(  Dondante has always been a favorite of mine, as perhaps you can tell, and that just took it to another level.  I love this freaking band!! 

Was also especially pumped to hear the Shannon Hoon shoutout.  I have believed for a long time that he and Blind Melon are an incredibly underrated band.

[ynwa]

Wow, so I have watched this episode three times now, and I just need to say something.  It's a tad on the long and serious side, so feel free to skip through to the next post >>>>> 

Of course, as a devoted fan, I knew the story behind Dondante.   I have read as much information as I could find about the young man, Aaron Todovich.  As a mental health professional, and someone who lost a close family member to suicide in 2009, I was anxiously waiting to hear Jim tell the story about his friend. 

As is the case with this band over and over again, I was emotionally wrecked by Jim's relating of the story about his friend.  When he described him as someone who was so special, but not matter how much you told him that, he couldn't hear it, and someone who had chosen to leave us, I couldn't help but fall apart.  When he spoke about this cruel world, and the sentiment that he "can't hardly blame him" for wanting to leave, I was able to understand just a little more about my own loss.  Obviously,  I know about mental health as someone who has worked in the field for 15 yrs, but when it's someone you are close to, all bets are off. 

I just want to say that as an active member of suicide prevention groups and foundations, and always trying to fight the stigma around suicide,  I thought Jim's telling of that story couldn't have been more perfect.  My hope is that if there is anyone who was watching that, or anyone reading this, that they will reach out to someone, anyone, and know that things can improve, and get better.   This is a great community of people on this board, and I would hope that no one would feel so isolated, that they couldn't reach out here and get the support that is sometimes so desperately needed. 

Another resource that can be helpful if you or anyone you know are feeling this level of desperation is that American Foundation for Suicide Prevention AFSP.ORG or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255. 

Bless you all, and bless this band.  Thanks for lettin' me share.

trish.... love you, lady!  thank you so much for sharing.  you are so spot on.  about mmj, the story behind dondante & this wonderful online community i feel lucky to be part of.

watching that & hearing the story (which i was sort of familiar with already) told by jim & seeing patrick wiping away his tears in the background & then jim struggling to keep it together... oh man... ask laura - we were both near tears ourselves in my living room.  welled up to the brim.  for me it hit really close to home as well because i lost one of my best friends a little over 2 years ago too.  the part that really got me tho, where i could not hold back the tears, was after the song when jim said (paraphrasing) that the story has a happy ending because he knows his friend is in a better place & happy now and so on.  that just moved me.  i definitely had a take a moment after that.  because i know that's true of my friend as well & i am finally at peace with it.

and to say again that if anyone was watching/reading who feels like they just can't take any more in this life - there are people out there (and in here too) who can help.  you're not alone.   

[tdb810]

 ;)

[Jon T.]

This forum really is a great place.

[johnnYYac]

For those not familiar with Palladia...

I have Comcast cable with HD service here in New Hampshire.  We get a channel (828) called Palladia, which carries content from VH1 and other music channels, in HD. 

They are broadcasting a 90-minute version of MMJ on VH1 Storytellers tomorrow (Saturday) night at 9pm EST. 

Here's there website:

http://www.palladia.tv/

It will be rebroadcast at midnight.

[irish-jacketeer]

hi
can someone post a link where i can dowload the show,
googled my morning jacket storytellers megaupload but could only find
downloads you have to pay for.

[coldnebraskablue]

hi
can someone post a link where i can dowload the show,
googled my morning jacket storytellers megaupload but could only find
downloads you have to pay for.

pm sent.

[CC]

MTV Hive has some clips up, incl. 26 Second Song and Lullabys, Legends and Lies.

http://www.mtvhive.com/artist/my_morning_jacket/

[searchinbig]

Dondante=Just about every emotion I've ever had. Unfuckinbelievable. Thanks guys.

[e_wind]

I just watched Dondante too, wow... jims emotion in the story and the song blew my mind in the video. best fuckin band

[mjk73]

For those not familiar with Palladia...

I have Comcast cable with HD service here in New Hampshire.  We get a channel (828) called Palladia, which carries content from VH1 and other music channels, in HD. 

They are broadcasting a 90-minute version of MMJ on VH1 Storytellers tomorrow (Saturday) night at 9pm EST. 

Here's there website:

http://www.palladia.tv/

It will be rebroadcast at midnight.

What do they play in the other 30 minutes out of curiosity?

[johnnYYac]

For those not familiar with Palladia...

I have Comcast cable with HD service here in New Hampshire.  We get a channel (828) called Palladia, which carries content from VH1 and other music channels, in HD. 

They are broadcasting a 90-minute version of MMJ on VH1 Storytellers tomorrow (Saturday) night at 9pm EST. 

Here's there website:

http://www.palladia.tv/

It will be rebroadcast at midnight.

What do they play in the other 30 minutes out of curiosity?

The "setlist" for the taping of this show is:

Wordless Chorus
The Way That He Sings
Golden
Circuital
Moving Away (audio problem)
Dondante
Gideon
Smokin' from Shootin'
Moving Away- take 2
Wonderful (TWIF)
26 Second Song
Lullabyes, Legends, and Lies
One Big Holiday

For the 1-hour episode, the setlist/order was:

Wordless Chorus
Golden
The Way That He Sings
Dondante
Wonderful (TWIF)
One Big Holiday

Based on online clips and articles, I would expect to see Circuital, Gideon, and 26 Second Song > Lullabies, Legends, and Lies.  Not sure if there'll be time for more.  We'll soon see...

[Dillsnufus]

"The full 90 min Storytellers storytime airs tonight on Palladia at 9pm EDT! And 12am! And tomorrow at 4, and Tues at 2, and Wed at 2.30..." MMJ just tweeted. Excited!

[buymycar]

I don't know how the band did it, but they got the majority of the songs played on the Palladia broadcast.  I have never seen that happen on any other Storytellers.  Usually what you see on the VH1 broadcast is what you get.

Only the 2 clips CC mentioned (26 Second Song, Lullabyes) were not broadcast.

I was so happy to hear the story behind Smokin' From Shootin' because I always wondered what it was about.

[johnnYYac]

I don't know how the band did it, but they got the majority of the songs played on the Palladia broadcast.  I have never seen that happen on any other Storytellers.  Usually what you see on the VH1 broadcast is what you get.

Only the 2 clips CC mentioned (26 Second Song, Lullabyes) were not broadcast.

I was so happy to hear the story behind Smokin' From Shootin' because I always wondered what it was about.

So if you watched last night's 90-minute episode and this clip, you've seen nearly all that VH1 has to offer from the Storytellers taping (though some of Jim's "storytelling" is still missing).

http://www.vh1.com/video/misc/659208/26-second-song-lullabyes-legends-and-lies-vh1-storytellers.jhtml