MMJ @ Metropolis, Montreal, July 12 * Roll Call!!!

johnnYYac · Mar 23, 2011, 11:36 AM

4 hours from Casa Yaca in NH. GA all the way! T5 North! Who's with me?

BTW- post-9/11, I believe you need a valid passport to head to Canada from the US. Used to be a driver's license and birth certificate were all you needed. Correct me if I'm wrong.

johnnYYac +1 (or an extra ticket; stay tuned)

oistheone · Mar 23, 2011, 11:54 AM

Ahhh I'm having a tough time deciding if I wanna hit up this show plus Toronto or just Toronto. Six hours is a long drive the day right after an MMJ show -- butttt the drive would be so much sweeter knowing that another Jacket show awaits me at the end of the rainbow.

Comes exactly a month after Bonnaroo, so it could be a nice little north of the border MMJ Bonna-versary, or anniversa-roo if you will. Might have just talked myself into both.

Crispy · Mar 23, 2011, 11:57 AM

I wish I could say I'll be at this one, but alas, I can't make it. Anywho, I just remembered that Metropolis is the place that I saw MMJ open for Wilco in 2005 -- great venue! I didn't even wait in line, and got right up against the stage (no rail at that one). Most people were in a hurry to get a balcony spot!

johnnYYac · Mar 23, 2011, 12:08 PM

Just got me 2 tickets GA, only $38.25 and $5.40 fees = $43.65 ea. Being GA, I didn't need to jump on it right at noon, but what the hell! Wooooooooooooooooooo!

Crispy · Mar 23, 2011, 12:12 PM

Hey Johnny, I have yet to see a link to buy tickets -- where'd you get em?

johnnYYac · Mar 23, 2011, 12:14 PM

Quote from: Crispy on Mar 23, 2011, 12:12 PM
Hey Johnny, I have yet to see a link to buy tickets -- where'd you get em?

http://tixx1.artistarena.com/mymorningjacket/

oistheone · Mar 23, 2011, 12:31 PM

So much for will power and impulse control. Just bought tickets for Toronto and Montreal! It's weird to me that I've seen MMJ seven times and not once in my homeland. It will be nice to attend an MMJ show where I don't have to deal with the stress of crossing any borders!

johnnYYac · Mar 23, 2011, 12:41 PM

Quote from: oistheone on Mar 23, 2011, 12:31 PM
So much for will power and impulse control. Just bought tickets for Toronto and Montreal! It's weird to me that I've seen MMJ seven times and not once in my homeland. It will be nice to attend an MMJ show where I don't have to deal with the stress of crossing any borders!

Hope to meet you in Mount Royal! We can have a preshow gathering at one of the strip clubs along Ste Catherine Street. I remember from my college days, "come see the fabulous shower show!" ;)

Did you ever make it to Portland last October? I think you were one of the Canadians hoping to make it to the State Theatre.

oistheone · Mar 23, 2011, 12:51 PM

Not this Canadian, unfortunately. I invested all my MMJ eggs into the Ramble/T5 basket. And what a basket it was.

Here's hoping for a great Tuesday night in Montreal! Time to start the countdown...

Jaimoe · Mar 23, 2011, 01:24 PM

Yes, you'll need a valid passport to come to the Great White North (or anywhere else in the world for that matter, but I'm not sure about Mexico).

From what I heard from friends, the Metropolis is an awesome venue. What I can tell you all is that Kool Haus is not. In fact, I generally dislike to hate the place and the immediate surrounding area. KH is located on a desolate strip near a section of underdeveloped waterfront. However, two blocks north of KH is a great area, where you can "oil up" before the show and then walk 10 minutes to the venue. One thing that is good about the KH is that it has easy sightlines, but the acoustics are suspect at the best of times. Beer prices are decent (for Toronto), but they mostly serve swilly domestic.

I was sure MMJ would be booked to play at Toronto's Massey Hall, one of North America's most revered - and best - concert venues. MOF played a great show there last year.

subinai · Mar 23, 2011, 01:43 PM

man why does this have to be during the week!

skip forplay · Mar 24, 2011, 07:42 PM

count me in! saw them in montreal in 08 @ le national great time to say the least as a fellow granite stater this is a no brainer

johnnYYac · Mar 24, 2011, 10:44 PM

I'm so annoyed to see tix up for sale on eBay for $200 each! I guess the will-call only thing was only for the fan presale.

johnnYYac · Mar 24, 2011, 10:45 PM

johnnYYac +1
oistheone
skip forplay

Northern Neighbour · Mar 25, 2011, 05:28 AM

The Metropolis is a great venue. It only has capacity for about 2,000 or 3,000. It has a main "GA" area and the upper balcony. There are no reserved seats.

Not sure yet if we'll go see them in Montreal. We're trying to get tickets first for Toronto.

Also, with the Toronto and Montreal dates being July 11 and 12, respectively, I fully expect Jacket to perform at the Ottawa Bluesfest, which will take place from July 5 to 17. As such, I could see Jacket performing either July 9, 10, 13, or 14.

johnnYYac · Mar 26, 2011, 06:55 PM

Booked a cheap room literally right next door to Metropolis for $48 plus tax, w/shared bathroom facilities.

http://www.hotelvilla.ca/downtown_montreal_hotels.html

One less thing to worry about...

Northern Neighbour · Mar 27, 2011, 06:26 AM

The wife and I opted to see Jacket in Montreal as oppose to Toronto since Montreal is closer to Ottawa and we love the Metropolis. So count us in for now for Montreal. Hopefully Jacket will come to Ottawa as well to play Bluesfest, which I think will be likely.

joey_rogo · Mar 27, 2011, 10:08 AM

I dont know what to do. I've had a blast during each of my visits to canada (most of them concert related) but I'm not sure if I should hold out for more tour dates closer to me or snag some tickets to this/Toronto. Hmmm. It's hard to plan my summer not knowing what is to come.

Jaimoe · Mar 27, 2011, 09:18 PM

Quote from: joey_rogo on Mar 27, 2011, 10:08 AM
I dont know what to do. I've had a blast during each of my visits to canada (most of them concert related) but I'm not sure if I should hold out for more tour dates closer to me or snag some tickets to this/Toronto. Hmmm. It's hard to plan my summer not knowing what is to come.

I'm not sure the dates of either Montreal or Toronto's jazz festivals, but the latter is often held in July. Montreal's is one of the most revered on the planet. Also, the Blue Jays may be playing home dates around the 11th, so that could make for a good few days. Montreal has the better venue, but of all the famous cities in the world that I've visited, both rank near or at the top.

Joey, if you do come to Tranna, then we should meet up and talk about the NHL playoff results at a pub before the show:) I'm planning on getting tickets at the door regardless if it sells out. I rolled the dice doing this last summer with the Black Keys and it worked out fine, and they sold out Kool Haus.

Northern Neighbour · Apr 07, 2011, 07:39 PM

Quote from: joey_rogo on Mar 27, 2011, 10:08 AM
I dont know what to do. I've had a blast during each of my visits to canada (most of them concert related) but I'm not sure if I should hold out for more tour dates closer to me or snag some tickets to this/Toronto. Hmmm. It's hard to plan my summer not knowing what is to come.

In the middle of July, Montreal hosts the internationally renowned Just for Laughs festival. It's a great time to be in the city. You can buy tickets in advance or get discounted tickets for the same day. Multiple venues across town will show stand-up performances and one-hour plays. The festival starts on July 5 and ends July 24.
http://www.hahaha.com/en/montreal/overview

Or, you can hire a car, take the bus or train, or fly to Ottawa - which is less than 2 hours by car from Montreal and 4 hours from Toronto - to attend the Ottawa Bluesfest, which will be occurring from July 5 to 17. I've mentioned this Festival on a few occasions here, given its proximity to Toronto and Montreal and the fact that Jacket doesn't have any dates booked around these shows. The Bluesfest is quite affordable and it's a great festival. Here's the link to the site: http://www.ottawabluesfest.ca/