Hollywood Pantages Theatre show

[Non Sin Breaux]

The stage lights/screens were incredible last night. I didn't see any of those visuals playing during any of the 3 recent webcasts.

LA Greek in 2008.

Oh Wow seeing MMJ play at the Greek would be incredible. This Fall please ( 2 night in a row:prays:)  :D

I'm getting more excited right now for Santa Barbara . I think the band will change up about 9 songs and play a different encore cause of the short distance from LA.

[Crispy]

Nice, Chief! I didn't realize the Watson twins were in the Black Metal Chorus LA Chapter! Was it just those two or were there others?

Oh, I like that Flying V pic, mnj.

Nicole Atkins too. OH Red Rocks.... ummmmm ::)

Ah, I just needed to go back a page and re-read your review!

I will take that as a confirmed "YES" for Red Rocks.  ;)

[rincon]

Amazing show indeed.  I was in Row B Orhcestra Right center, basically right in front of Jim, and pretty much pressed against the speaker stack on the right side of the stage.  Needless to say, my ears are still ringing.  I actually had to move over because TTT's bass notes were making my chest vibrate.  Missed out on a poster as well, pretty bummed about that. 

Ms Y, thanks for the Blue Palms tip, loved it.  We were there from about 5 to 6:30ish, then went back after the show as well.  Shouldn't have gone back after though, paying the price today!

The Pantages was an amazing place, and the band was on fire as usual.  Such a great night.  Cannot wait for Oakland.

I did find it ironic that Jim was defending the bad rap that LA concert goers get...yet several times I looked back and noticed well over half of the place was sitting (granted, it was during slower songs), and the entire balcony was sitting, or at least appeared to be.  The only 2 times I've ever seen people sit for a MMJ show was last night, and at the LA Greek in 2008.

It was very hot up on the mezzanine. I could have sat the whole time, as many up there were in the 50 and over range. It was only about 5 songs out of 25 where anyone sat down. I personally enjoy concerts better sitting, been to hundreds the past 35 years, and never knew it was frowned upon.

[walterfredo]

here's a few mediocre iphone pics I took last night. 

[rincon]

The stage lights/screens were incredible last night. I didn't see any of those visuals playing during any of the 3 recent webcasts.

LA Greek in 2008.

Oh Wow seeing MMJ play at the Greek would be incredible. This Fall please ( 2 night in a row:prays:)  :D

I'm getting more excited right now for Santa Barbara . I think the band will change up about 9 songs and play a different encore cause of the short distance from LA.

If you are going to Santa Barbara the Greek would be a let down in comparison. The layout is almost exactly the same, except the Greek added side riser seats on both sides that pretty much suck. That is where I saw MMJ last year, and it was 1/3 as loud as last night. With Roll Call seats, I will have a great view for the show on July 2.

[mynightjacket]

My ears are still ringing as well :D and I'm actually enjoying it while it lasts! It is one of the lingering effects of that beautiful show that will stay in my memory forever!
Walterfredo, you must have been pretty close to me. I was pressed up against the speakers on the right side of the stage as well, directly infront of Jim. What an unforgettable experience to be so close to such a legendary band.
Having seen many other artists in the past I have to say that none of them have made my concert experiences as memorable as MMJ has. Also, I have never managed to get that close to MMJ stages at other venues. The incredibly intimate setting of the Pantages along with the gorgeous ambiance made the energy of the show so powerful. Jim James is extremely energetic and soulful. He puts so much heart into his music, it's truly unbelievable. Best live band ever IMO... Can't wait for the next show!

[Non Sin Breaux]

The stage lights/screens were incredible last night. I didn't see any of those visuals playing during any of the 3 recent webcasts.

LA Greek in 2008.

Oh Wow seeing MMJ play at the Greek would be incredible. This Fall please ( 2 night in a row:prays:)  :D

I'm getting more excited right now for Santa Barbara . I think the band will change up about 9 songs and play a different encore cause of the short distance from LA.

If you are going to Santa Barbara the Greek would be a let down in comparison. The layout is almost exactly the same, except the Greek added side riser seats on both sides that pretty much suck. That is where I saw MMJ last year, and it was 1/3 as loud as last night. With Roll Call seats, I will have a great view for the show on July 2.

I haven't been to the Greek in years but I do like the venue location. Santa Barbara has reasonable beer prices at $6 bucks for premiums. On top of that, SB has great weather for all of us in Socal at the start of July.
Just ready for a another outdoor show after sweating last night in the middle of the Mezz.

[rincon]

The stage lights/screens were incredible last night. I didn't see any of those visuals playing during any of the 3 recent webcasts.

LA Greek in 2008.

Oh Wow seeing MMJ play at the Greek would be incredible. This Fall please ( 2 night in a row:prays:)  :D

I'm getting more excited right now for Santa Barbara . I think the band will change up about 9 songs and play a different encore cause of the short distance from LA.

If you are going to Santa Barbara the Greek would be a let down in comparison. The layout is almost exactly the same, except the Greek added side riser seats on both sides that pretty much suck. That is where I saw MMJ last year, and it was 1/3 as loud as last night. With Roll Call seats, I will have a great view for the show on July 2.

I haven't been to the Greek in years but I do like the venue location. Santa Barbara has reasonable beer prices at $6 bucks for premiums. On top of that, SB has great weather for all of us in Socal at the start of July.
Just ready for a another outdoor show after sweating last night in the middle of the Mezz.

I was Mezz row P seat 112. How close were you. It was friggen hot up there.

[Non Sin Breaux]

I was Mezz row P seat 112. How close were you. It was friggen hot up there.

I got a name change because I decided to join the Roll Call Group...anyway

I was in M 111 in the Mezz but moved to some open seats by a friend. I didn't get to see the venue  lit up well because I was late do to a fatal train car/railroad accident on my way coming up. I lost 4 hours of travel time and missed the first 3 songs of the show.

[johnnYYac]

Taping up on live music archive.  Can't attest to quality, still downloading, but looking forward to The Bear!

http://www.archive.org/details/MMJ2011-06-22.MMJ-Pantages-2011-06-22

[Shug]

Holy shit!!!  No matter how many times I watched Okonokos, Storytellers, and listened to other live recordings, it did NOT prepare me for the overwhelming power of actually being at an MMJ show for the first time.  Incredible!  I knew it was gonna be great and I was thrilled going in, but all expectations were shattered and I was taken into the stratosphere by actually being at the show.  Man, oh, man!  Sheer rock power!

One of the great things was how fantastic all the new songs sounded.  I had not really been too excited about Circuital songs (except Wonderful) and I was hoping I would like them more live, but I had no fucking idea how much songs I didn't even really like would EXPLODE when hearing them live in person!  The freak-out at the end of Victory Dance, the beautiful acoustic guitar riffing in Circuital, the heavy heavy rocking of Black Metal, it all blew me away.  Getting Lay Low and Anytime was hugely exciting.  The twin guitar leads in Lay Low!!!  The ending jam of Magehtah rocked so frickin' hard, it was had all the vibe and passion and  amped-up Chuck Berry dirty riffing Stones in 1972 except with a razor sharp precision  AND a head-banging rocking like an 80s metal band.


I know probably every one on this board felt the same way I did at their first show, so its nothing new and definitely not surprising to you all and I'm also very late to this party, but I'm just speechless.  Best. Live. Band. On. The. PLANET!!!

[ChiefOKONO]

HELL YEAH SHUG!
my 1st show was in LA also and i felt the same.  new songs live are great!!

here's an la times review courtesy of ms yvon! (a really good one too i might add)

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2011/06/live-review-my-morning-jackets-technicolor-dream.html

[ms. yvon]

HELL YEAH SHUG!

exactly!

btw:  i got the link to the LA times article via mmj's twitter feed.  credit where credit is due 

[Crispy]

Outstanding, Shug! The first time is always the sweetest. But then again, so is every other time. 

[johnnYYac]

My Morning Jacket mesmerizes live at Pantages Theatre in Hollywood

Live Review: My Morning Jacket at Hollywood's Pantages Theatre (6/22)