Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?

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Sep 05, 2012, 09:19 AM
 Yes. It was. (sans all five nights of t5, but it destroys any 2 nights of t5.)

The 61 songs we saw in 2 days, the tailgating, the fun, the people. It was unreal. Until next time, chumps.


don't rock bottom, just listen, just slow down...
   

       
  •      ewind avatar ewind     Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Sun, Aug  5, 2012 at  7:25 AM     A few things I forgot....

    night two was probably the 2nd longest MMJ show ever, and just barely behind Roo08, if you consider the break during roo.

    It was an amazing surprise that they not only played the entire setlists, but they actually added an extra song.

    These days could've only been bettered if some of my oldest pals from this forum were able to make it, I told Caroline a couple times tht I was wishing Christine, Jeff and Beth, and Eric could've been there



    And most importantly, we got some JOHN OATS ALL UP IN US
    don't rock bottom, just listen, just slow down...
       
  •      Headhunter avatar Headhunter    Moderator    Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Sun, Aug  5, 2012 at  7:28 AM     <blockquote>ewind wrote:
    A few things I forgot....

    night two was probably the 2nd longest MMJ show ever, and just barely behind Roo08, if you consider the break during roo.

    It was an amazing surprise that they not only played the entire setlists, but they actually added an extra song.


    These days could've only been bettered if some of my oldest pals from this forum were able to make it, I told Caroline a couple times tht I was wishing Christine, Jeff and Beth, and Eric could've been there


    And most importantly, we got some JOHN OATS ALL UP IN US
    don't rock bottom, just listen, just slow down...</blockquote>


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    Was some shakin' and some record playing



    Thanks Eric.  We sure missed you guys.  Many of us spent the whole night watching and chatting on line and we were all blown away.  Saw you a bunch but saw Caroline more than any other Jacket peep.  What an unbelievable event to watch.  Had to be completely unforgettable to be there.  Can't imagine better.   
  •      ericm avatar ericm     Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Sun, Aug  5, 2012 at  7:47 AM     <blockquote>ewind wrote:
    A few things I forgot....

    night two was probably the 2nd longest MMJ show ever, and just barely behind Roo08, if you consider the break during roo.

    It was an amazing surprise that they not only played the entire setlists, but they actually added an extra song.

    These days could've only been bettered if some of my oldest pals from this forum were able to make it, I told Caroline a couple times tht I was wishing Christine, Jeff and Beth, and Eric could've been there



    And most importantly, we got some JOHN OATS ALL UP IN US
    don't rock bottom, just listen, just slow down...</blockquote>

    Thanks Eric.  Sorry to miss it, but took much comfort in knowing good pals like you were there. We did get to see a couple of shots of you,Caroline, and others. The broadcast, chat, and seeing so many friendly faces there definitely made not being there easier to take for me. I was living vicariously through you guys!


    No question the two shows rank right up there in Jacketdom.  Every time I think I've seen it all from these guys, they come back and top it. You and Caroline certainly have seen some greatness in the past couple of weeks.  From the overpass to Red Rocks, it's been quite a ride so far. Hope it continues, and we share some more shows soon. 
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  •      robb avatar robb     Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Sun, Aug  5, 2012 at  7:55 AM     I've never heard the guys play so well.  They've been KILLING it every show so far this tour.  This spontaneous curation thing is great.

    Really jealous of everyone that was able to witness this spectacle in person...definitely two signature shows.
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  •      Mr. Whippy avatar Mr. Whippy     Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Sun, Aug  5, 2012 at  8:59 AM     Not to get all meta or anything, but my mind is blown by how much my mind is blown by these shows.  These shows could have been way less than they were and still have been utterly incredible. 

    As insane as night one was, I do think night 2 even managed to top it. Agree with Eric that this may not top T5 as a whole, but both of these shows blew any given night of T5 away in my opinion.

    So great to share them with old friends and new ones well.  You guys are the greatest, and I can't wait to see some of you again for Merriweather.
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  •      ewind avatar ewind     Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Sun, Aug  5, 2012 at  9:17 AM     let's just post these so we can see em all together

    NIGHT 1:
    ROLLIN BACK
    WAY HE SINGS
    HEARTBREAKIN MAN
    THE DARK
    LOWDOWN
    OUTTA MY SYSTEM
    BLACK METAL
    FIRST LIGHT
    WAR BEGUN
    I WILL SING
    WONDERFUL
    LIBRARIAN
    ROCKET MAN (ELTON JOHN)
    TONIGHT I WANT TO CELEBRATE
    WORDLESS
    EVIL URGES
    TYRONE (ERYKAH BADU)
    MASTERPLAN
    WONDERFUL MAN
    EASY MORNIN
    TWILIGHT
    NEVER TEAR US APART (INXS)
    ANYTIME
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    BUTCH CASSIDY
    VICTORY DANCE
    OFF THE RECORD
    COBRA
    CASBAH (CLASH)
    GIDEON

    SOUNDCHECK:
    IF ALL ELSE FAILS
    JUST ONE THING
    PICTURE OF YOU

    NIGHT 2:
    AT DAWN
    CIRCUITAL
    X MAS CURTAIN
    IT BEATS 4 U
    IM AMAZED
    LAYLOW
    HIGHLY SUSPICIOUS
    DAY IS COMING
    THEY RAN
    THE BEAR
    GOLDEN
    HONEST MAN
    STEAM ENGINE
    ISNT IT A PITY (GEORGE HARRISON COVER)
    MAHGEETAH
    TOUCH ME PT.2
    MOVIN AWAY
    DONDANTE
    SMOKIN FROM SHOOTIN
    RUN THRU (full)
    IT MAKES NO DIFFERENCE (THE BAND COVER)
    PHONE WENT WEST
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    BERMUDA HIGHWAY
    I WILL BE THERE WHEN YOU DIE
    WHERE TO BEGIN
    OH SWEET NUTHIN (VELVET UNDERGROUND COVER)
    MOVE ON UP (CURTIS MAYFIELD COVER)
    DANCE FLOORS
    ONE BIG HOLIDAY
       
  •      ewind avatar ewind     Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Sun, Aug  5, 2012 at  9:30 AM     So 9 covers, 9 TTF, 7 AD, 11 ISM, 8 Z, 6 EU, 8 C, Where to Begin, Cobra.

    Looking at those numbers I couldve lost Movin Away for Remnants or Aluminum Park or Touch 1, but the spread looks good
    don't rock bottom, just listen, just slow down...
       
  •      dylynd avatar dylynd     Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Sun, Aug  5, 2012 at  9:40 AM     <blockquote>ewind wrote:
    So 9 covers, 9 TTF, 7 AD, 11 ISM, 8 Z, 6 EU, 8 C, Where to Begin, Cobra.

    Looking at those numbers I couldve lost Movin Away for Remnants or Aluminum Park or Touch 1, but the spread looks good
    don't rock bottom, just listen, just slow down...</blockquote>

    or strangulation/O is the one that is real
    -D   
  •      ericm avatar ericm     Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Sun, Aug  5, 2012 at  9:40 AM     Nice sound check set!

    Looking at them all together, I agree with you e, that might be the only song I wouldn't have been bummed if switched out for one you mentioned. Pretty damn good, if there's only one out of all those played,IMO.
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  •      subinai avatar subinai     Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Sun, Aug  5, 2012 at 10:17 AM     that soundcheck set is something else.

    Tweet @mymorningjacket #MMJbk WAR BEGUN
       
  •      zanjam avatar zanjam     RE: Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Sun, Aug  5, 2012 at 10:29 AM     <blockquote>subinai wrote:
    that soundcheck set is something else.

    Tweet @mymorningjacket #MMJbk WAR BEGUN</blockquote>
    I have vid of the souncheck, if all else fails and part of just one thing, then they shut me down.  I will post when I get home.

    Having not been to T5 or Roo08/04 I can't say for sure, but I'm going to say that if it wasn't the absolute best then its damn near the top of that list.  But I don't see how there could have ever been any shows, anywhere, that were better than the spectacle we just witnessed at red rocks.  The crystal clear sound, the backdrop, the weather, the forum peeps...and THE BAND WAS ON FIRE!  They were relentless.  It was a neverending barrage of all the best tunes, played better than ever. Absolute perfection.  Pics to come...   

Fully

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Sep 05, 2012, 09:20 AM

       
  • Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Sun, Aug  5, 2012 at 10:37 AM     Living just north of Denver, the weather here has been incessant, between 97 and 105 degrees for weeks now. Until Saturday. It's rained almost every day, just enough to make it a pain in the ass if you work outside. Until this weekend. The moon coming up over the stage, the cool winds, clear skies, last night was the best night for this amazing show.
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    -Chris
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    When the going gets weird, the weird turn professional.
       
  •      chaslil avatar chaslil     Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Sun, Aug  5, 2012 at 11:23 AM     I have only seen MMJ in the Denver area, dating back to my first shows at the Ogden Theater. Last year's show at RR was my favorite of 2011, so if these shows are ranked so highly by the hard-core, I am lucky indeed. It's the magic of Red Rocks!

    My friends who saw Crazy Horse in ABQ on Friday say it was no soft stuff, pure brutal hard rock "like having two hours of rough sex", so if you are sticking around we are in for some more face melting Red Rocks magic the next two nights.

    Charles
       
  •      Shug avatar Shug     Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Sun, Aug  5, 2012 at  4:15 PM     <blockquote>zanjam wrote:
    <blockquote>subinai wrote:
    that soundcheck set is something else.

    Tweet @mymorningjacket #MMJbk WAR BEGUN</blockquote>
    I have vid of the souncheck, if all else fails and part of just one thing, then they shut me down.  I will post when I get home.

    Having not been to T5 or Roo08/04 I can't say for sure, but I'm going to say that if it wasn't the absolute best then its damn near the top of that list.  But I don't see how there could have ever been any shows, anywhere, that were better than the spectacle we just witnessed at red rocks.  The crystal clear sound, the backdrop, the weather, the forum peeps...and THE BAND WAS ON FIRE!  They were relentless.  It was a neverending barrage of all the best tunes, played better than ever. Absolute perfection.  Pics to come...</blockquote>


    I totally agree with ya, zanjam.  Even though the set lists were pretty amazing all by themselves, what really made these shows special was the intensity of the performances.  ON FIRE!!  Carl was channeling Jimmy Page, playing like a true 70s guitar god.  And when Jim straps on the Flying V, look out, you are about to be pummeled by a head-banging rock fest!  I loved watching Tommy grooving while standing right in front of Pat's drums, its such a cool visual.  And I like how Bo was getting into it too, some real nice textures coming from over his way. 

    I was digging the way the wind was blowing things around on Fri night, luckily we were close enough that it didn't wreak havoc with the sound. Red Rocks is a special place for sure.

    So much fun hanging out with you guys, as always, its over too soon and there is not enough time for hanging out as I'd like.  Show day logistics can be challenging.  Can't wait for next year!

    "Some like their water shallow, I like mine deep"   
  •      CHIMMJFAN avatar CHIMMJFAN     Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Sun, Aug  5, 2012 at  8:32 PM     Seeing MMJ at Red Rocks is on my MMJ Bucket List for sure.......work just interfered this year and I can tell I missed two amazing shows!

    CHIMMJFAN
    He got tired of walkin' a tightrope
       
  •      It Beats 4 Jew avatar It Beats 4 Jew     Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Mon, Aug  6, 2012 at 10:57 AM     i asked my sister, if you tried to come up w/ a dream setlist from songs they DIDN'T play, could you even come close to what actually happened?  we decided the answer was no.
       
  •      Fully avatar Fully     Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Mon, Aug  6, 2012 at 11:55 AM     I'm sitting at the Denver airport reading all of this; I'm still waiting for it to sink in. Whoever above said that the Neil set was like rough sex may be right. However, Jacket was the longest, sweetest foreplay ever. In fact, there wasn't too much energy left for Neil. I felt bad that as much as I enjoyed Neil, I just couldn't work up the energy to rock as hard as we did on Friday and Saturday. I can't wait to see that Saturday night set.
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  •      jaye avatar jaye     Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Mon, Aug  6, 2012 at 12:33 PM     I'm still buzzing - so hard to get back to real life.  Things keep coming to me - like how cool the new lighting system is.  And look at those covers!!   Rocket Man, Tyrone, Never Tear Us Apart, Rock the Casbah, Isn't it a Pity, Makes No Difference, Oh Sweet Nuthin, Move On Up w/ m-f'n john oates.
       
  •      dhbloomfield avatar dhbloomfield     Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Mon, Aug  6, 2012 at  2:21 PM     Just got home. Both shows were amazing. The sound check was really cool. I can't wait for the New Years run.

    Here is a panorama I took during the sound check


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  •      Fully avatar Fully     Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Mon, Aug  6, 2012 at  7:11 PM     That's really cool, dhbloomfield.
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Sep 05, 2012, 09:21 AM

       
  • Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Mon, Aug  6, 2012 at  8:05 PM     

    Unbelievable weekend so glad we made the trip, and I agree it's been hard to do much of anything except think about the shows, holy sh8t! How about that Dancefloors!
       
  •      SplatSplatSplat avatar SplatSplatSplat     Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Mon, Aug  6, 2012 at  8:32 PM     Would've gladly traded out half or so of those covers for the following:

    By My Car
    Strangulation
    I Think I'm Going To Hell
    O Is The One
    How Could I Know
    Evelyn Is Not Real

    But that's me.  That run is for the ages, that's for sure.  I'm jealous of you all that attended.  Perhaps it will be motivation for me not to miss the next time MMJ plays RR.
       
  •      smhoffmann02 avatar smhoffmann02     Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Mon, Aug  6, 2012 at  9:03 PM     Unbelievable.  Mind-blowing.  I am still trying to digest what just happened over the past 2 nights.  Everything about it was stellar- the forum peeps, the venue, the sounds, the new light show, the boys on FIYAH, the set lists.  Holy shit - the set lists.  IMO, JWF2 seems practically impossible to top.  Same time, same place next year...
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    Give me a butt load of reverb on this one - just pile it on.
       
  •      jadavis7 avatar jadavis7     Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Mon, Aug  6, 2012 at  9:25 PM     I'm so jelly. I keep looking at the setlist and getting that quivering lip feeling.

    Why no love for "Movin' Away" though? That might be the sweetest MMJ song to date, and that's saying something. I'd be over the moon to hear that live.
       
  •      danz avatar danz     Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Mon, Aug  6, 2012 at  9:49 PM     <blockquote>zanjam wrote:

    I have vid of the souncheck, if all else fails and part of just one thing, then they shut me down.  I will post when I get home.</blockquote>

    oooh, I'd love to see that!   
  •      zanjam avatar zanjam     RE: Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Mon, Aug  6, 2012 at 11:16 PM     <blockquote>danz wrote:
    <blockquote>zanjam wrote:

    I have vid of the souncheck, if all else fails and part of just one thing, then they shut me down.  I will post when I get home.</blockquote>

    oooh, I'd love to see that!</blockquote>
    Check the red rocks thread, I posted it there!   
  •      bluesky avatar bluesky     Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Tue, Aug  7, 2012 at  8:22 AM     RR shows were the two best shows I've seen. Besides the venue and thi community, it really was the no repeats and the love the band gave to each and every song. Each song had such energy but played with nuance.
    T5 was and still is a very important time for me and many from the forum, each album, 5 shows and a meeting and bonding of many forum members. These shows raised it to the next level. Not sure what the boys could do next to top these nights! 
    for all the days I wish you blindness, from all the evil in the world
       
  •      jaye avatar jaye     Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Tue, Aug  7, 2012 at 11:14 AM     good review: http://marqueemag.com/2012/08/06/my-morning-jacket-review-red-rocks-aug-34/
       
  •      It Beats 4 Jew avatar It Beats 4 Jew     Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Tue, Aug  7, 2012 at 11:49 AM     <blockquote>jaye wrote:
    good review: http://marqueemag.com/2012/08/06/my-morning-jacket-review-red-rocks-aug-34/</blockquote>

    this review is spot on.  enjoy this time now jacket freaks, because years from now you'll look back and say, this was the band at their absolute apex.  the hope is that the peak lasts for a while.   
  •      elephantstone avatar elephantstone     Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Tue, Aug  7, 2012 at 12:41 PM     <blockquote>bluesky wrote:
    Not sure what the boys could do next to top these nights! 
    </blockquote>
    my thoughts exactly.  i have been thoroughly, and most unexpectedly, blown away.  i've already watched the axs video TWICE and am anxiously awaiting the official bootlegs - hopefully in time to accompany my family and i on our 4.5 hour drive tomorrow to go camping for the rest of the week.

    i have to say it was an honor, a thrill and a goddamn pleasure to see all of your smiling face again this year.  it was nice to put some faces to names this time.  i just wish there was more time to chat.  being pulled from line to line for early entry, soundcheck, etc. really cut down on the tailgate time for me.  jacket fans really are some of the nicest peeps out there.   
  •      Fully avatar Fully     Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Tue, Aug  7, 2012 at  1:12 PM     Here it is Tuesday afternoon and I am frustrated because I can't convey the magnitude of what I witnessed to anyone around me. I feel like the world stopped spinning because of these two shows. Seriously. They were both that momentous for me. The experience was just - I don't know how to say it - it was just earth shattering. The most amazing band I can see put on two of the most amazing shows they've ever performed in the most amazing place ever. Why aren't there headlines all over the news about this? (I know, It's just music.) But really, this is like winning the superbowl - but more awesome. Those of us who still have more shows to watch. I can only hope they will be close to this pinnacle. If they start topping those two shows - hell, I'll have to leave my family and just find a way to follow them all everywhere.
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  •      bluesky avatar bluesky     Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Tue, Aug  7, 2012 at  4:34 PM     <blockquote>zanjam wrote:
    <blockquote>danz wrote:
    <blockquote>zanjam wrote:

    I have vid of the souncheck, if all else fails and part of just one thing, then they shut me down.  I will post when I get home.</blockquote>

    oooh, I'd love to see that!</blockquote>
    Check the red rocks thread, I posted it there!</blockquote>

    which one of the red rocks threads? please

    for all the days I wish you blindness, from all the evil in the world

Fully

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Sep 05, 2012, 09:22 AM

       
  • Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Tue, Aug  7, 2012 at  5:12 PM     <blockquote>bluesky wrote:
    <blockquote>zanjam wrote:
    <blockquote>danz wrote:
    <blockquote>zanjam wrote:

    I have vid of the souncheck, if all else fails and part of just one thing, then they shut me down.  I will post when I get home.</blockquote>

    oooh, I'd love to see that!</blockquote>
    Check the red rocks thread, I posted it there!</blockquote>

    which one of the red rocks threads? please

    for all the days I wish you blindness, from all the evil in the world</blockquote>
    I'm not sure!  Maybe the Roll Call one?  I also put it on my fb page.   
  •      zanjam avatar zanjam     Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Tue, Aug  7, 2012 at  5:23 PM     Found it

       
  •      soto pop avatar soto pop     RE: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Tue, Aug  7, 2012 at  5:49 PM     Far and away the greatest jacket event ever for me. Quite possibly the greatest musical event ever in my LIFE.  I choose to look at both nights as one concert so I refuse to compare the two shows.  Bookends to the greatest novel of my life, I still get goosebumps when I think about last weekend.  I am so thankful
       
  •      bluesky avatar bluesky     Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Tue, Aug  7, 2012 at 10:19 PM     <blockquote>zanjam wrote:
    Found it
    </blockquote>
    Thanks!!!!
    for all the days I wish you blindness, from all the evil in the world   
  •      chaslil avatar chaslil     Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Tue, Aug  7, 2012 at 11:54 PM     (I am cross-posting separate reviews for MMJ and Neil Young to four message boards I follow and also sending to my concert pals. Some of this will be elementary to you but it's not intended just for MMJ fans- You can check my Neil review in the Other Music section.)

    I just finished my endurance test of four nights in a row at Red Rocks shows . Red Rocks is a destination venue for the hard-core fans of any band that plays there, and this was no exception for the fans of My Morning Jacket (I am guessing at least a few hundred) and Neil Young (a few thousand? It seemed like everyone I met was from out of state).
    All four nights had gorgeous weather,  nothing better than a summer night at Red Rocks. i am sure the acoustics were excellent all the way to the top.

    My Morning Jacket has been in my wheelhouse ever since I stumbled upon them performing a cover of  "A Quick One" on a Bonnaroo webcast in 2006. They are a band very much like my other current obsession, Grace Potter & the Nocturnals, in that they have nearly zero visibility among casual rock fans (aka 'civilians'), and frustratingly little radio airplay to boost their popularity, despite many great songs and incendiary live shows. Yet through incessant touring and good support acts, MMJ had gotten to the point of headlining Red Rocks Friday & Saturday, this time supported by Trombone Shorty and Band of Horses.

    MMJ was my favorite concert of 2011, so when they announced these two shows, with no repeat songs, I just had to move my family vacation return flight up a few hours on Friday so I could get to Red Rocks in time for the Friday show. My friend Joe from the Pearl Jam board (Guacamole Joe) and MMJ board (JoeV) was kind enough to hold a 5th row GA seat right in front of Jim James. On Saturday, I returned with my 22 y.o. daughter, who loves my copy of "Evil Urges", and we got there in time for the early admittance for Fan Club members, securing 8th row, next to the soundboard, my favorite spot at Red Rocks. I like these fan friendly efforts of MMJ as they grow in popularity.

    I won't bother with a set list, since you won't know their songs, and frankly I'm too old to learn all their titles, I just know I loved them. They played 61 total songs in two nights: 2:40 the first night and 3:30 the second night (until 1:00 a.m.!) Living in Denver, I am spoiled by the inspiring "Red Rocks effect" on performers here and it certainly seems to always inspire MMJ.. The second show was the second longest in MMJ history, and from the comments I have read on the MMJ board, these two shows are being considered among their most epic performances. I can't argue with that. Jim James has one of the most amazing voices in rock, and this band shows such infectious enthusiasm for each other, often replicating the "Crazy Horse" huddle while they jam.

    MMJ has a whole catalog of songs only their fans know, but IMO they are instantly likeable. They also played some incredible covers, including Rocket Man (Elton John); Tyrone (Erykah Badu); Never Tear Us Apart (INXS- soulful passion!); Rock the Casbah (first time and great encore song);  Isn't it a Pity (George Harrison- excellent jam!!!); Oh Sweet Nuthin (Velvet Underground- Rocking!) It makes No Difference (The Band) and Move on Up (Curtis Mayfield -with support from horn section of Trombone Shorty and a cameo with John Oates (Hall & Oates))

    The Sunday show was broadcast live on AXS (formerly HDNet) and will be rebroadcast in the future.  (I can see myself and my daughter in a few spots!) Check it out if you get the chance.

    Charles
       
  •      Rags avatar Rags     Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Wed, Aug  8, 2012 at 12:16 PM     Saturday was sick.  just sick.  I must admit I was slightly disappointed when I woke up Saturday and saw several of my favorite songs were in the Friday setlist (we only attended Sat).  but they certainly followed that up with an epic performance on Saturday that made me forget all about what I didn't get to see on Friday. 

    See you freaks at the ATL show (and soundcheck) in 2.5 weeks!
       
  •      DaFunkyPrecedent avatar DaFunkyPrecedent     Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Wed, Aug  8, 2012 at  5:03 PM     No...unfortunately the 3 night run in L.A. @ The Wiltern was the greatest Jacket event ever.
       
  •      Northern Neighbour avatar Northern Neighbour     Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Wed, Aug  8, 2012 at  8:08 PM     A moment that sticks out for me is during the jam portion of Run Thru, Bo had this huge smile on his face.  It just epitomized the entire show and the fun the band was having.

    And here are the two RR posters plus one created by MtnGrl's hubby and of course Gideon is in the picture.


       

Fully

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Sep 05, 2012, 09:23 AM

       
  • Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Thu, Aug  9, 2012 at  6:36 AM     <blockquote>Northern Neighbour wrote:
    A moment that sticks out for me is during the jam portion of Run Thru, Bo had this huge smile on his face.  It just epitomized the entire show and the fun the band was having.

    And here are the two RR posters plus one created by MtnGrl's hubby and of course Gideon is in the picture.

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    Holy Sweetness Batman!  Very nice!
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  •      mdgsolo avatar mdgsolo     RE: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Thu, Aug  9, 2012 at  6:12 PM     I can only say that I have seen hundreds of live music shows and I have never seen 2 nights of music that were at that sustained mind blowing level.  I brought my family out to the shows from Oregon and I was absolutely stunned- and still am- at the power of that band in that location at those very moments in time.  It was as if there was an alignment in the stars that came to a point and bent the light inside us to forever mark two periods of time- the before and after of that experience.  I truly don't believe I could overstate it.  If there is any disappointment at all, it is that I have no idea how that can ever be topped.  However, if there is a band that can pull such a thing off, I am confident it is this one...
       
  •      Fully avatar Fully     Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Thu, Aug  9, 2012 at  6:46 PM     <blockquote>mdgsolo wrote:
    I can only say that I have seen hundreds of live music shows and I have never seen 2 nights of music that were at that sustained mind blowing level.  I brought my family out to the shows from Oregon and I was absolutely stunned- and still am- at the power of that band in that location at those very moments in time.  It was as if there was an alignment in the stars that came to a point and bent the light inside us to forever mark two periods of time- the before and after of that experience.  I truly don't believe I could overstate it.  If there is any disappointment at all, it is that I have no idea how that can ever be topped.  However, if there is a band that can pull such a thing off, I am confident it is this one...</blockquote>

    I understand what you mean completely. And I agree.
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  •      Headhunter avatar Headhunter    Moderator    Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Thu, Aug  9, 2012 at  7:36 PM     <blockquote>mdgsolo wrote:
    I can only say that I have seen hundreds of live music shows and I have never seen 2 nights of music that were at that sustained mind blowing level.  I brought my family out to the shows from Oregon and I was absolutely stunned- and still am- at the power of that band in that location at those very moments in time.  It was as if there was an alignment in the stars that came to a point and bent the light inside us to forever mark two periods of time- the before and after of that experience.  I truly don't believe I could overstate it.  If there is any disappointment at all, it is that I have no idea how that can ever be topped.  However, if there is a band that can pull such a thing off, I am confident it is this one...</blockquote>

    sad to say i wasn't there althogh I did get to watch the Saturday show on TV and was at RR 2011

    I completely understand/

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  •      BH avatar BH    Moderator    Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Thu, Aug  9, 2012 at  8:06 PM     <blockquote>Northern Neighbour wrote:
    A moment that sticks out for me is during the jam portion of Run Thru, Bo had this huge smile on his face.  It just epitomized the entire show and the fun the band was having.

    And here are the two RR posters plus one created by MtnGrl's hubby and of course Gideon is in the picture.

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    That's awesome!!!!   Love the other poster mtngrl!    How did I not ever get to talk to you?   wtf   
  •      Crispy avatar Crispy     Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Fri, Aug 10, 2012 at  6:32 AM     I haven't said much yet about these shows, but what I was thinking at the time was that the Constant Stream of Holy Fuck continues, and at a level that just keeps getting higher every time.

    As I told Cookie later, I have never seen a "bad" MMJ show, but she has been spoiled by the three that she has seen (Forecastle, RRx2). Hell of a way to start.
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  •      Northern Neighbour avatar Northern Neighbour     Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Fri, Aug 10, 2012 at  6:44 AM     As my mind is still blown away by the two RR shows, the concerts were the best, most remarkable MMJ shows that I've personally witnessed and among the best concerts that I've ever seen.
       
  •      chaslil avatar chaslil     Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Fri, Aug 10, 2012 at  8:46 AM     I feel damn lucky to live near a venue that seems to inspire the best performances.

    I have enjoyed other Neil Young shows more than this week's two shows, but part of it is probably the hangover after MMJ.
       
  •      smhoffmann02 avatar smhoffmann02     Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Fri, Aug 10, 2012 at 10:33 AM     <blockquote>mdgsolo wrote:
    I can only say that I have seen hundreds of live music shows and I have never seen 2 nights of music that were at that sustained mind blowing level.  I brought my family out to the shows from Oregon and I was absolutely stunned- and still am- at the power of that band in that location at those very moments in time.  It was as if there was an alignment in the stars that came to a point and bent the light inside us to forever mark two periods of time- the before and after of that experience.  I truly don't believe I could overstate it.  If there is any disappointment at all, it is that I have no idea how that can ever be topped.  However, if there is a band that can pull such a thing off, I am confident it is this one...</blockquote>

    100% agreed and I cannot wait to rehash it all with you over a beer.  I'm still in mourning that it's over...

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  •      AHaro avatar AHaro     Re: Was JFW2 the greatest Jacket event ever?  Fri, Aug 10, 2012 at  1:50 PM     I thought RR 11' was pretty cool until I witnessed RR 12' in all its musical glory. Holy sheeeeet.

    A week has transpired since I was at RR and I'm still *digesting* the magnitude of both shows; as I didn't think Friday could top Saturday. Yes, both shows were transcendently outrageous and will, in my opinion, be at the forefront of MMJ live historical acknowledgement and accolades. I feel fortunate beyond extreme measure that I was able to be a part of two sensational evenings with two kickass posters to prove it.

    I'm going to have to reassess my top 5 concerts of all-time as MMJ set the precedent in live show amazeballsness. ( I acknowledge that "amazeballsness" is not a word but, quite appropriate.)

    I look forward to hearing my "official bootlegs" whenever they're ready and rocking out for years to come.

    Thank you MMJ!!
    Rockin' to MMJ since '06 at the HOB!

Fully

#5
Sep 05, 2012, 09:24 AM
Hey - I just wanted to make sure that this thread survived the switch. I don't know if this is the best way to move these things, but I'm open for suggestions.

e_wind

#6
Sep 06, 2012, 09:55 PM
Regardless, the answer is YES IT WAS
don't rock bottom, just listen just slow down...

zanjam

#7
Sep 07, 2012, 01:40 AM
Red Rocks 2013!  Be there or be square!

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