Jim James McKittrick Hotel 2/20

[itrainmonkeys]

Maybe they are considering this:

2/19 = Debut Brooklyn Show

2/20 = Debut NYC (a.k.a. Manhattan/Chelsea a.k.a. NOT Brooklyn) show



Not saying I agree with it but they could get by on a technicality. Still don't see the harm in announcing all 3 shows at the same time unless there were contracts/negotiations still taking place.

[headhunter]

I doubt seriously that there's anything shady about this, it just seems like the usual poor communication, which is unfortunately par for the course these days.

I Agree.  But "the usual poor communication"  should not be that hard to fix.

[Penny Lane]

and please don't announce special fan ticket sales the DAY OF THE SALE!

I bet Jim wouldn't approve of this. He's all about not being attached to social media. How else would I know this if I wasn't attached to my twitter acct or email or checking this board every few hours?

[Fully]

HI EVERYONE WHO IS TRYING TO GET ON THIS LINK I WENT ON AND THEN WENT TO THE RIGHT OF THE SCREEN AND CLICKED ON THE TIMES LIKE 630 PM AND THEN IT ASKED ME HOW MANY TICKETS I WANTED THEY ARE 110.00 EACH WITH A 5 DOLLAR SIR CHARGE AND TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE HOTEL I AM NOT SURE WHAT SLEEP NO MORE IS BUT I THINK IT IS A PLAY OF SOME SORT I HAVE FOUR TICKETS AND WILL POST IF I DONT USE THEM

HEY MEGAN, YOU DO KNOW THESE ARE NON TRANSFERABLE, DON'T YOU?

[Crispy]

I doubt seriously that there's anything shady about this, it just seems like the usual poor communication, which is unfortunately par for the course these days.

I Agree.  But "the usual poor communication"  should not be that hard to fix.

True enough, though I think the unwillingness to fix it probably isn't due to any shady intention to fuck people over. Except perhaps by venues, booking agents, etc. The fact that ground ctrl (or whoeverthefuck) won't fix this sort of thing is extremely disappointing, and I agree with Penny, I'm guessing Jim would not be on board.

[itrainmonkeys]

I doubt seriously that there's anything shady about this, it just seems like the usual poor communication, which is unfortunately par for the course these days.

I Agree.  But "the usual poor communication"  should not be that hard to fix.

True enough, though I think the unwillingness to fix it probably isn't due to any shady intention to fuck people over. Except perhaps by venues, booking agents, etc. The fact that ground ctrl (or whoeverthefuck) won't fix this sort of thing is extremely disappointing, and I agree with Penny, I'm guessing Jim would not be on board.

These things really start to add up.

- Issues with early entry
- Issues with downloads
- Issues with shipping roll call packages
- Issues with Roll Call Pre-sales
- Communication issues (regarding shows and tickets)

I mean....I plan on renewing my Roll Call again next year but at some point you start to think about what exactly am I paying for? I would definitely like for them to try and work on communication with venues about Early Entry. Every time i've been able to use it I end up just getting in seconds before regular ticket holders. Sometimes at the same time.

I get that they have had issues with the new downloads set up so that's forgivable under the presumption that once it's figured out things should run smoothly after.

I do totally appreciate CC and the other people on here who work their asses off trying to quell our fears and concerns whenever one of these mixups/weird things happen but it starts to add up. Love the band and the fans on here...just wish the fan club thing was given a little more focus/priority.


P.S. - throw in a few more self-hypnosis things too 

[BH]

Man I wish I had these problems.   

I will say, that this kind of thing happens ALL the time.    It's pretty "by the book" I've noticed to announce an extra special show a few days ahead of the "proper" tour as everyone says.    I always assumed it was the purpose to get people to commit before they saw dates in their home city.   If I was on the fence about flying to New York, and they announced a St. Louis show, it might make my decision easier.   Agree or disagree, it happens ALL the time.

[vespachick]

I don't want my every post to be whiny and complainy, so ...

ATTN: NYC/Brooklyn Show Go'ers: please take a picture of the Merch Table and post it when you get to that first show so's I may plan accordingly.  Thank ye!  Finger's crossed for a life-sized poster of that babyblue background in white suit.  I know just the ceiling!

[br00ke]

tickets to this show are now sold out

[Penny Lane]

b]- Issues with early entry
- Issues with downloads
- Issues with shipping roll call packages
- Issues with Roll Call Pre-sales
- Communication issues (regarding shows and tickets)[/b]


I do totally appreciate CC

they need to hire me. i can do ALL of the above with pinache!

and of course, we all appreciate CC (and Wade)

[MMPJ6306]

They're specifying solo at Sleep No More and not in Brooklyn, that's probably with his new backing band.

And did everyone forget that they only put this show on sale last week because they accidentally announced it early?!

[MrWhippy]

They're specifying solo at Sleep No More and not in Brooklyn, that's probably with his new backing band.

And did everyone forget that they only put this show on sale last week because they accidentally announced it early?!

Well then they could have at least let the info about the other shows be known when they put this one on sale (if they indeed put it on sale earlier than intended).

I'm grateful as hell to already have a Jim show on my schedule, but really freaking annoyed about how this went down.

Coming from DC, it sure would have been nice to know about the show in Philly that is 2 hours less travel each way and $70 cheaper.  Yes, I know we are getting the Sleep No More thing, but it's not like it's any kind of package deal.  We are getting SNM and a Jim show for the price of SNM and a Jim show. 

If you are right that this is a special solo show versus Brooklyn that will be a band show then I'm fine with it and "All is Forgiven" (see what I did there!).

[mahg33ta]

And did everyone forget that they only put this show on sale last week because they accidentally announced it early?!

They billed the Sleep No More as the "NYC debut".    If that email went out accidently, fine, but it still wouldn't be true if they sent it out next week.

[robb]

Am I missing something here?  Can somebody point out where the Sleep No More show was billed as being the "debut" show?  I can't find that ANYWHERE.  You're all being given  a GREAT opportunity, and still finding a way to complain about it.  I don't get it.

[mahg33ta]

Robb, yes you are missing something.   It was billed as such, I can promise you.

[itrainmonkeys]

And did everyone forget that they only put this show on sale last week because they accidentally announced it early?!

I did forget that, actually. Great point.

[itrainmonkeys]

Am I missing something here?  Can somebody point out where the Sleep No More show was billed as being the "debut" show?  I can't find that ANYWHERE.  You're all being given  a GREAT opportunity, and still finding a way to complain about it.  I don't get it.

The page where you buy tickets says:

Directly following Sleep No More you will be treated to the debut NYC solo performance by Jim James in honor of the release of his debut solo album, Regions of Light and Sound of God.

[robb]

Am I missing something here?  Can somebody point out where the Sleep No More show was billed as being the "debut" show?  I can't find that ANYWHERE.  You're all being given  a GREAT opportunity, and still finding a way to complain about it.  I don't get it.

The page where you buy tickets says:

Directly following Sleep No More you will be treated to the debut NYC solo performance by Jim James in honor of the release of his debut solo album, Regions of Light and Sound of God.

My apologies, living in MI I never bothered looking into actually getting tickets, so I missed that part.  I still don't think this is worth getting upset about though.  Counting the Carnegie show NY is getting 3 JJ shows in as many days.

[MrWhippy]

Hey Robb,

Yes, I don't want to appear ungrateful at all by complaining, as we are lucky to live within striking distance of the only announced shows.

It's just the way the info has been distributed that is frustrating.  Particularly for those of us who figured out to travel to the one announced and significantly more expensive show (assuming that the Jim part is what we most care about) to then find out that there are other much cheaper and more convenient shows.

[wade(ctrl)]

Hello Roll Callers & Forum Friends,

In response to some of the questions and concerns regarding today's announcement, here is a bit more clarity on what we are seeing being discussed:
The Sleep No More show will be a full set from Jim and his live band performing Regions Of Light And Sound Of God as well as other surprises.  And this show is SOLD-OUT.
The Sleep No More theatrical experience (which isn't a traditional play but really a killer interactive experience) is included in the $110 ticket which normally sells for $75-$105 a ticket.  We encourage you to show up early and attend this as this play is a meaningful part to the entire evening's theme and experience.
There was no "bait and switch" evil plan in place and for reasons beyond our control, the Sleep No More show needed to be announced before the other shows.  The McKittrick Hotel/Sleep No More is a non-traditional theatrical experience and they go about announcing shows/events differently from other concerts you and we are accustomed to attending.
The mention of Jim's "debut solo NYC show" in relation to Sleep No More wasn't intended to be untruthful.  Due to capacity and pricing constraints of the Sleep No More show, we wanted to do another show in Brooklyn that allowed more fans to have that 'first experience' of Jim's performance in NY at a price-point that was that much more accessible.  Both Manhattan and Brooklyn will indeed be unique and dynamic and to say that Jim is excited about all the shows is an understatement.
Thank you for your questions and we hope to have provided you with total clarity.

Jim James/My Morning Jacket
Roll Call Fan Club & Management