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

[cheesemuffins]

I'm seeing them at Bonnaroo. Was thinking of going to the Montréal show as well but I'll hold yo see if they're playing at Bluesfest since I live in Ottawa.

Bluesfest is announcing their lineup towards the end of April and they always have some great acts. If you don't go to MTL or TO I'd suggest coming to OTT! MMJ outdoors just seems right.

[buster douglas]

I will be there with my lady friend, and a few people that I've recently gotten drinking the kool-aid...
Methinks I haven't posted on this board in well over a year... the new album and related hype will have me back here a lot more often.

This is only the second MMJ show I'll have the pleasure of attending, the first being MSG 08-09.. so I'm really stoked!

Metropolis is indeed a great venue.  I've only been there once before but really enjoyed myself.  In fact here's a funny story:

A few years ago, I took a trip to Montreal for a Jurassic 5 show at Metropolis.  Just a weekend trip with some buddies, we took some mushrooms at the start of the show.  It was great, the drugs were strong, J-5 killed it and put out such great vibes of love and harmony.  When the show ended we were overwhelmed with positive energy and on top of the world.   However, we were still tweaking, and left the concert with nowhere to go next.  I walked out of the building and noticed the bar next door "Les FouFounes Electriques".  I'm like "Guys, I've heard of this place, I hear it's a rock bar, let's go get some pitchers here and chill to some classic rock tunes while we come down from this trip."

So we wandered into FouFounes' and ordered like, twice too many pitchers as needed because we're on drugs and can't do math.  Then we started looking around the room and noticing the decor, the clientelle, and the general vibe in this place... It was not just a "rock" bar... it was like, a full-blown GOTH bar... everyone was in black leather and spikes and they had like, paintings of bodies hanging on the wall and shit.  The music was so hardcore and intense.  No offense to anybody who digs this kind of place, but it was totally not my scene, and being a mild-mannered suburban kid on mushrooms, it was way too much for me to handle... it's the only time I've ever been on drugs and gotten "the fear".  But we had all this beer to finish drinking because we were cheap and wanted our money's worth so we stayed there and freaked out all googley-eyed at all the goths partying around us...

So back on topic, if you are attending this wonderful Metropolis show in July, beware of FouFounes' next door, it's a freaky-deaky place! :D

[johnnYYac]

Okay, so preshow beers at FouFounes'!   ;)

[Crispy]

Ha! I had preshow beers at that bar, or I did if it was the same bar in 2005. It didn't seem that scary or goth to me, but then I wasn't ON DRUGS.  ;D ;D ;D

[Jaimoe]

There's nothing scary about goths. They don't feed enough to gain any muscle and all are in need of mega doses of vitamin D. I could take 10 of them using one hand (while holding a pint of IPA in the other).

[johnnYYac]

Roll Call update:

1. johnnYYac
2. oistheone
3. skip forplay
4. buster_douglas +1 and "a few people"
5. NorthernNeighbour +1

On the fence:

joey_rogo
cheesemuffins

anyone else?

[johnnYYac]

Added Ottawa to my Canadian adventure.  Anyone else doing both?

[johnnYYac]

Looky here at what I found!  French vanilla peanut butter owls over Montreal!

[Northern Neighbour]

We're doing both Johnny.  We'll be driving to and from Ottawa on the 12th.  If you need a ride to Ottawa that night, let me know. 

Not sure if I'll be taking the 13th off or not.  If I do, I'll let you know and I can show you around Ottawa before the show.

[johnnYYac]

Bump.

Also, extra ticket: http://www.mymorningjacket.com/forum/index.php?topic=14388.0

Save a whopping $3.65!

[triptens]

Looky here at what I found!  French vanilla peanut butter owls over Montreal!

I fucking want that poster so bad!  A friend and I are going to the show from michigan and are making a trio of it.  What are some good spots in the city for good beer, cocktails, food, outdoorsy stuff and girls?  We're arriving on the 9th and leaving the 13th.  Ps: if anyone is 420 friendly, shoot me a message.
Cheers!

[johnnYYac]

Only 2 weeks to this show!  We need to discuss a good preshow bar for forum folks, oui?

Any locals with suggestions?

If you know you're going and want to bring a friend, I have their ticket, an extra at will call.  Let me know.

I'm staying at a hotel right next door to Metropolis- Hotel Villa (the red sign).  Well, left next door is perhaps more accurate; you can see the entry to the Metropolis in the far right of the first photo.  It sounds a bit sketchy, but can't beat the location or price. 

[dondantears]

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!

I am looking for a ride from Toronto to Montreal...........  I would love to see back to back canadian shows.  Let me know if this is a possibility.

[buster douglas]

Fun things to do in Montreal:

1. On Sunday, especially if the weather is nice, go to Parc Mont Royal.  It's a massive park at the foot of the mountain.  Every Sunday people gather for what is popularly known as Tam Tam's.  I hate to use the term drum circle to describe it because that doesn't do it justice, but hundreds of people gather to drum, and thousands of others gather to check it out and be among good vibes.  Seriously it's the most chill time ever.  Also, L.A.R.P.ers (live action role play) have medieval battles in the woods which is fun to watch, and all kinds of freaky deaky circus folks show up and juggle and do trapeze acts in trees and all kinds of good shit.  You can also climb the mountain from here (a gentle and peaceful trail hike) and the view from up top is spectacular.  Also an easy place to find some bud if you're looking.  Of all the things to do in Montreal this is what I recommend the most, it's just a really cool unique cultural experience.

2. Night Life: Montreal has tons of bars and clubs all over the city, but the most popular strips are Crescent street (great for pub hopping), and St. Laurent street (also has pubs but is more spread out and has many big dance club type places).  You will find lots of girls on either street.  If you're going to St. Laurent, I recommend a bar called St. Sulpice, it has the biggest patio I've ever seen in a city.  Get there pretty early to ensure you get a table.

3. Restaurants: There are so goddamn many cafes and bistros and restaurants of all kinds in this city that I don't even know where to begin.  You can't really go wrong.  Many of them are of the "Bring your own wine" and/or "Bring your own beer" variety which is fun and easy on the wallet, as there is no "uncorking fee" that one finds in most other provinces/states.  As I said, you can't go wrong, but one of my favourite areas to eat is in the plateau around Prince Arthur street.  Also, Crescent Sushi has a $15 all-you-can-eat deal everyday during lunch, too good.

4. Walk around!  Montreal is a medium-sized city and very pedestrian-friendly, with lots of shops, galleries, boutiques and an unusually high amount sex shops and porno theatres throughout the city!  (Just kidding about visiting the latter, but seriously, you'll notice when you arrive, the sex industry in this city is so bizarelly integrated with major commercial areas, it blows my mind!  Nothing to hide it seems!)  Some of the more popular areas include the Old Port waterfront, downtown (St. Catherine and St. Laurent street), the plateau (Mont Royal Street) and the gay village (Easterly on St. Catherine).  Also, great guitar browsing at Steve's Music or Moog Audio (the latter has Carl's Dusenberg)!

5. Catch a Cirque du Soleil show!  By now I figure most people are familiar with Cirque du Soleil, it's the artsy circus and it's really breathtaking.  Now world-famous, this is where they started.  I'm not sure of specific ticket availabilities but I know they just opened a new show in their tent in the Old Port.  They run multiple shows a day and tickets shouldn't be too hard to come by.

6. Check out the Biodome!  The Biodome is basically an indoor zoo and bird sanctuary and is cool if you're into that sort of thing.  I have personally lost many hours watching the penguins.  There is also a huge botanical garden in the park adjacent to it.  It is located at the old Olympic Stadium.

7. Check out La Ronde!  La Ronde is an amusement park located on St. Helens island in the middle of the St. Lawrence river.  Pretty typical amusement park experience.  You can also find the Casino here.

8. Waterfront Fireworks every Saturday night!

9. Finally, eat a poutine!  No trip through Quebec is complete with some artery-clogging curds'n'gravy.  You can find this pretty much anywhere, but  there's a bit of a landmark poutine shop called La Banquise on Rachel street.  It's open 24/7 and has over 30 poutine options on the menu, definitely worth going out of your way for if you want the authentic experience.

Enjoy your stay!!!   Also, don't be intimidated by the fact that all the names I've just listed are french, english-speaking people can get by just fine here.

[johnnYYac]

Roll Call update:

1. johnnYYac +extra ticket +Ottawa Blues Fest
2. oistheone
3. skip forplay
4. buster_douglas +1 and "a few people"
5. NorthernNeighbour +1

On the fence:

joey_rogo
cheesemuffins

anyone else?

Any updates?  Pre-show meet up? 

Also, any sense as to how this show will sell?  Its GA top to bottom, looks like T5. 

Hey, thanks for the suggestions, Buster D!



11 Days!!!

[korief]

All,

I have two GA tickets that I am willing to sell for face value to anyone with a legitimate need (who will not scalp and re-sell for more). I was planning to do the Toronto / Montreal swoop, but alas, unable and will only be going to Toronto.

Karen

[buster douglas]

Also, any sense as to how this show will sell?  Its GA top to bottom, looks like T5. 

I can only assume this show will sell out.  MMJ doesn't seem to quite have as large a following throughout Canada as they do in America, but Metropolis is one of the most popular venues in the city and there should be enough interested parties.
It is sort of similar to what I've seen of T5, though I think a bit smaller, I believe capacity is about 2300.  I've only ever watched shows there from the floor, though up in the balcony looks like an interesting experience, particularly if you get a seat (stool).  It has easily accessible bars from any vantage point which is a huge plus for me.

I don't think I can partake in any pre-show meet-up as I've already to offered to host the local crowd before the show, which includes some of my girlfriend's co-workers and some randoms so I'm sorta occupied.  I can recommend any number of nearby spots though, lots of patios and pubs around the corner on St. Laurent street.

[johnnYYac]

Also, any sense as to how this show will sell?  Its GA top to bottom, looks like T5. 

I can only assume this show will sell out.  MMJ doesn't seem to quite have as large a following throughout Canada as they do in America, but Metropolis is one of the most popular venues in the city and there should be enough interested parties.
It is sort of similar to what I've seen of T5, though I think a bit smaller, I believe capacity is about 2300.  I've only ever watched shows there from the floor, though up in the balcony looks like an interesting experience, particularly if you get a seat (stool).  It has easily accessible bars from any vantage point which is a huge plus for me.

I don't think I can partake in any pre-show meet-up as I've already to offered to host the local crowd before the show, which includes some of my girlfriend's co-workers and some randoms so I'm sorta occupied.  I can recommend any number of nearby spots though, lots of patios and pubs around the corner on St. Laurent street.

Thanks again, BD!  I'm driving up, solo, from NH and it doesn't look like anyone I already know is going to be there, or at Ottawa, so I figure some preshow for forum peeps is an option.  Otherwise, I'll just have one of those Zen concert-going experiences, like my week-long, 3-show run last April.

[johnnYYac]

Less than a week to go and this thread's on page 2!  Had to rescue it and give it relevance.

Just checked and there is an opener for this show, JAKE AND THE LEPRECHAUNS.

Jake and the Leprechauns - Busy Bee

[Northern Neighbour]

Depends what time I can get off work, but if I can get off early definitely interested in a pre-show meet-up.  The drive from Montreal to Ottawa should take less than 2 hours, so I might be cutting it close for the 8:00 start time.