June 24 Oakland Roll Call

Started by Jackets N Pones, Jun 19, 2011, 10:21 AM

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Jackets N Pones

Jun 19, 2011, 10:21 AM
What up everyone. I am new to the forum and have never started a show Roll Call before. I have not seen one for Oakland next Friday, so here it goes...

1. Jackets N Pones

My wife and I are from Houston, and we are going to a wedding in Santa Barbara on that Saturday the 25th. (Still) not knowing if MMJ will grace us with a Houston show, we decided to spend the extra travel money and parlay the Jacket show Friday with the wedding on Saturday. Anyway, the Fox looks amazing, and we are very much looking forward to the show! My biggest question about the venue is when to start lining up in order to get a spot up front (we have GA seats). Also any advice on how to meet the band would be awesome. Thanks!
Here it is, in its entirety, our cover of ELO's Telephone Wire

ms. yvon

#1
Jun 19, 2011, 06:39 PM


1. Jackets N Pones
2. ms. yvon



jackets,  since the event is on a weekday you probably don't need to line up too early.  the venue isn't too far from the OAK airport, so you may just do a drive-by to see if there are people lining up.

LOVE that you're including this show in your westcoast trip!  way to make even more out of a great reason to travel.  :)

don't know anything about where the band buses are in relation to the fox.

see you & the mrs. there! :beer:
"i don't mean to brag, i don't mean to boast, but we like hot butter on our breakfast toast."

lucylew

#2
Jun 19, 2011, 06:42 PM
                                         


                                            1. Jackets N Pones
                                            2. ms. yvon
                                            3. lucylew +3

Really looking forward to this show!  Lovelovelove the Fox!

mahgeetah

#3
Jun 19, 2011, 07:52 PM
1. Jackets N Pones
2. ms. yvon
3. lucylew +3
4. mahgeetah +4

Honestly you can show up fairly close to show time and still get a nice spot within a dozen yards of the stage... been to plenty of sold-out shows there and I always seem to just walk right down to the lowest pit level even after the opener has finished. But if you're there any time after doors open and before Everest, you'll be set in the first couple rows of people or so.

RedPatokaSea

#4
Jun 20, 2011, 12:15 AM
1. Jackets N Pones
2. ms. yvon
3. lucylew +3
4. mahgeetah +4
5. redpatoka +1

Woot! I just moved to the Bay Area from NC with my wife. Can't wait to check out the Fox theater and see Jim and the boys shred it on stage once again...it's been too long! This will be show #6 for me since that fateful and magical first meeting at Bonnaroo in '06.

jaye

#5
Jun 20, 2011, 01:10 AM
1. Jackets N Pones
2. ms. yvon
3. lucylew +3
4. mahgeetah +4
5. redpatoka +1
6. jaye +1

:beer:


walterfredo

#6
Jun 20, 2011, 12:20 PM
The Fox is an amazing place to see a show, can't wait for this.  Absolutely beautiful inside, the sound is usually fantastic, air vents on the floor everywhere blowing cool fresh air into the theater, easily accessible bars everywhere, and the nicest of people working there.  Every level of the main floor is great except, in my opinion, the very top level near the back of the floor, the ceiling is very low overhead right there and it's just not as nice as the levels below. 

Couple of recommendations for pre-show that are near the Fox...

The Trappist has amazing beers on tap, leaning toward Belgian styles, simple food menu, but really tasty  http://www.thetrappist.com/

The Beer Revolution (probably where we'll be) has something like 50 beers on tap, and an insane amount in bottles.  If you're a beer connoisseur this is your place, within walking distance to the Fox.  http://www.beer-revolution.com/

Cafe Van Kleef is one of my favorite bars downtown, and it's just a few doors down from the Fox http://www.cafevankleef.com/

see you there!

Elizanne33

#7
Jun 20, 2011, 02:37 PM
1. Jackets N Pones
2. ms. yvon
3. lucylew +3
4. mahgeetah +4
5. redpatoka +1
6. jaye +1
7. walterfredo
8. Elizanne33 +3

I think the Fox is a great venue for MMJ to play, I can't wait for Friday!

arhubs

#8
Jun 20, 2011, 07:02 PM
1. Jackets N Pones
2. ms. yvon
3. lucylew +3
4. mahgeetah +4
5. redpatoka +1
6. jaye +1
7. walterfredo
8. Elizanne33 +3
9. arhubs +3

headliners at the fox typically go on between 9-9:30 and even sold out shows seem slow to fill. I usually skip openers, but am anxious to see Everest--perfect compliment to MMJ.

I've noticed that there isn't much at all in the immediate neighborhood for food. the bar/rest inside the fox is actually good, but crowded. anybody recommend good grub within a short (safe) walking distance?

The band buses are just around the back/northeast corner of the Fox--right off the street/sidewalk, with usually 1-2 security guys at post. I leaned against The Decemberists' bus and yacked with a friend for 10 mins and security paid me no mind.

walterfredo

#9
Jun 20, 2011, 08:34 PM
Best food options are probably near jack London square or the grand lake/lakeshore area. Not too many good spots right near the venue.

ms. yvon

#10
Jun 20, 2011, 08:59 PM
great beer intel, waltfredo!  :beer:
"i don't mean to brag, i don't mean to boast, but we like hot butter on our breakfast toast."

lucylew

#11
Jun 20, 2011, 10:59 PM
We're looking forward to hitting up Oakland's chinatown for some grub/beers before the show.  Kind of our Fox show tradition.

DaFunkyPrecedent

#12
Jun 21, 2011, 05:44 PM
I grew up in Oakland but live in Colorado now.  I wish more than anything I could be at this show.  Rock out for me!
God damn those shaky knees.

Jackets N Pones

#13
Jun 23, 2011, 11:15 AM
Thanks everybody for the tips! We are very excited to "Freak Out" in the Fox with you guys! Can't wait to hear which gems the band will break out for this set list, as Honest Man, The Bear, etc. have made some of the recent set lists. Fingers crossed for War Begun! Anybody else have any tracks they are hoping for (not from the standard set list for this tour)? Yeah!
Here it is, in its entirety, our cover of ELO's Telephone Wire

lucylew

#14
Jun 23, 2011, 07:33 PM
War Begun and I Will Be There When You Die are always on my "God I hope they play this song" list.

the_wizzard

#15
Jun 23, 2011, 09:24 PM
1. Jackets N Pones
2. ms. yvon
3. lucylew +3
4. mahgeetah +4
5. redpatoka +1
6. jaye +1
7. walterfredo
8. Elizanne33 +3
9. arhubs +3
10. the_wizzard + a whole slew of folks (6-10...maybe more?)
*Ms. Yvon, my friend who encountered you in Brooklyn after the Radio City Music Hall show will be with me!  We will have to have an official introduction!  ;D

ms. yvon

#16
Jun 23, 2011, 10:10 PM
HOORAY!!  can't wait to see you and aj!  funny, i am packing my "fillmore 07?" shirt.  don't be surprised if i'm wearing it tomorrow.  :thumbsup:
"i don't mean to brag, i don't mean to boast, but we like hot butter on our breakfast toast."

the_wizzard

#17
Jun 23, 2011, 10:39 PM
Quote from: ms. yvon on Jun 23, 2011, 10:10 PM
funny, i am packing my "fillmore 07?" shirt.  don't be surprised if i'm wearing it tomorrow.  :thumbsup:

Bananas: bringing people together since NYE 2006.  ;)

My Morning Tube top

#18
Jun 24, 2011, 04:23 AM
1. Jackets N Pones
2. ms. yvon
3. lucylew +3
4. mahgeetah +4
5. redpatoka +1
6. jaye +1
7. walterfredo
8. Elizanne33 +3
9. arhubs +3
10. the_wizzard + a whole slew of folks (6-10...maybe more?)
11. Tube Top +1

SplatSplatSplat

#19
Jun 24, 2011, 10:37 AM

So, who's gonna Man up and webcast this thing?  I need something to do tonight and, unfortunately, Jackson Miss doesn't give a shit.  I hate this place.
You need it.  That's for sure.
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