Leeds

[GO4IT]

With a strong likelihood that I'll be in the UK when MMJ is there, due to fortuitous circumstances, I just purchased tix to the Leeds show on Nov. 5.  I didn't want to chance not being able to get in after such a long journey.

Does anyone know about this venue and the popularity of the band in that area?

[Sweet Nothing]

I have no idea about the venue or the bands popularity in the UK.  Sorry i can't be of use to you but i am sure someone can fill you in about it, maybe CC has some info about both of those questions?  Good luck and have fun!!!

[CC]

Historic venue, right in the city centre.
Capacity 1,800 floor + 500 balcony

They never played their own show in Leeds before and they haven't been in the area since summer 2008 so hard to tell what the turn out will be.

[slappymoe]

so, i guess it's not the same place as



or is it?

[CC]

no, The Who played at The Refectory (Leeds University)

[GO4IT]

Thanks CC for the info.  This should be a really sweet, and relatively intimate (these days), venue to see them in.

BTW I've had the Who's Live at Leeds since shortly after it came out.  It would be an amazing gesture if MMJ did a cover during this show in recognition of this historic album.  They are capable of killer Who covers.  They have to do this.  And while they're at it, why not invite a couple of locals like, say, Pete and Roger to help out.

[johnnYYac]

Wow, I hope this happens for you.  Let us know how it goes.  Awesome!

[Sweet Nothing]

This venue looks pretty sick!  Hope you have a great time overseas and i am sure the highlight will be this show other then the new scenery, enjoy.

[SaraBananaBear]

Ooooh looks great! Can't wait! :D Thank you for sharing CC! :)

[e_wind]

That venue does look sweet. My dads side of the family is from Birmingham, UK, and before the NYC show was announced I was strongly considering visiting my British family!

[MarkW]

Thanks CC for the info.  This should be a really sweet, and relatively intimate (these days), venue to see them in.

Should be a good night - we'll need to sort out a pre-show meet for a couple of beers...

[Northern Neighbour]

I have friends who live in Leeds and my brother's brother-in-law also resides there, so I could ask them about the venue.  I'll also encourage them to go see Jacket.  Pretty cool that you get to go see them overseas.

[GO4IT]

Thanks CC for the info.  This should be a really sweet, and relatively intimate (these days), venue to see them in.

Should be a good night - we'll need to sort out a pre-show meet for a couple of beers...

Things are looking good that I'll be able to make the Leeds show and some pre-show beers sound like a plan. Are you living in the area, MarkW?

[MarkW]

Thanks CC for the info.  This should be a really sweet, and relatively intimate (these days), venue to see them in.

Should be a good night - we'll need to sort out a pre-show meet for a couple of beers...

Things are looking good that I'll be able to make the Leeds show and some pre-show beers sound like a plan. Are you living in the area, MarkW?

I live about an hour away, but will be staying in Leeds for the night.  I'll ask around for some pre-game bar suggestions.

[ttman88]

..... uhhhhh JEALOUS

that venue looks sick!

let us kno how it is!

[GO4IT]

Exactly 4 weeks from now (at least in my current time zone) I'll be on the rail at the O2Academy in Leeds, my 14th show.  I'm as excited as if it were my first. :D

[jackethead]

Not to gloat in front of our transatlantic friends, but you get to see them from the back of Madison Square Garden, while we'll be in the main auditorium in here:-

http://venues.meanfiddler.com/upload/venues/virtualtour/institute/virtual_tour.html

check it out .....

.... but at least you guys get to see them on a regular basis - they've cancelled the Birmingham shows on the last 2 previous visits, going back to the Z tour .....

It's going to be a great night

[SaraBananaBear]

Not to gloat in front of our transatlantic friends, but you get to see them from the back of Madison Square Garden, while we'll be in the main auditorium in here:-

http://venues.meanfiddler.com/upload/venues/virtualtour/institute/virtual_tour.html

check it out .....

.... but at least you guys get to see them on a regular basis - they've cancelled the Birmingham shows on the last 2 previous visits, going back to the Z tour .....

It's going to be a great night

Looks great!

[e_wind]

Not to gloat in front of our transatlantic friends, but you get to see them from the back of Madison Square Garden, while we'll be in the main auditorium in here:-

http://venues.meanfiddler.com/upload/venues/virtualtour/institute/virtual_tour.html

check it out .....

.... but at least you guys get to see them on a regular basis - they've cancelled the Birmingham shows on the last 2 previous visits, going back to the Z tour .....

It's going to be a great night

That looks fantastic, but its not this:





And if you think any of us crazy people are gonna be in the BACK of MSG, you too are crazy :)

[GO4IT]

OK, let me try to restore order here.

First, this is the LEEDS thread, not Birmingham (which I wish I could also go to while across the pond but, unfortunately, not going to happen).  Looks like a fantastic venue.

Second, I saw them at MSG for the NYE gig when the GA area was only the area right up near the stage, not the whole floor.  It was a special night, capping off a triumphant year and worth killing myself by standing for 5 straight hours to stay front and center near the rail.  It will no doubt be another great show at MSG (anyone see a bad MMJ show?) but I do like the idea of seeing them at smaller venues while I still can.  Toronto this year was such a show - we could basically reach out and touch Jim from the rail (see youtubes by catalystmaker who was standing right next to me).

I'm looking forward to a similar experience and a 3 hour show, including Who covers with Roger and Pete for a little "Live at Leeds" redux.  Is that asking too much?

So, my local friends, where is the before show meet-up?