Jim James - 2/18 @ Johnny Brenda's

mahg33ta · Feb 18, 2013, 10:05 PM

encore bums me out a little.... but don't mean to sound like a debbie downer, I'm sure it's gonna be FANTASTIC.

zanjam · Feb 18, 2013, 10:07 PM

I think he will mix it up as the tour gets going.

subinai · Feb 18, 2013, 11:12 PM

Poster??

crookedheart82 · Feb 18, 2013, 11:42 PM

Fabulous show, I enjoyed the shit out of it...songs represent much better live IMO. Really special, intimate vibe in there, I tried to soak up every second. Wonderful to open the encore, Day is Coming was cut. I know people are hoping for some acoustic rarities in the encores (guilty as well), but this encore was one big awesome dance party.

I snagged a video of 'It Beats For You' from the front row- we were almost a little too close so not the best, but still gives you a pretty good idea:

http://youtu.be/Yw6-d3ZdtT4

crookedheart82 · Feb 18, 2013, 11:43 PM

Quote from: subinai on Feb 18, 2013, 11:12 PM
Poster??

Merch was nothing more than the vinyl, a tote bag with the vinyl image, and an autographed handbill with the vinyl image (unless I missed something).

63schoefflin · Feb 19, 2013, 12:51 AM

Thanks for borrowing the setlist pic Dave....it actually vaired a little bit as he switched it up. I was lucky enough to get the final setlist, not the one pictured. I'll have to figure out how to upload that bad boy.

The show was absolutely fantastic and I still can't believe I was that close. Awesome, awesome time...get out to Union Transfer if you can everyone.

Angelo · Feb 19, 2013, 08:00 AM

As mentioned before, no poster but they were selling the little Jim key chains for $20. Yes the encore wasn't anything unpredictable but the solo album was great live. There was a part during the encore where the bassist was having trouble with her guitar but aside from that snafu they sounded great. It felt strange seeing him play all those MMJ numbers without the rest of they guys there with him. I hope when the proper tour begins there is less MMJ in the encore. Overall a great show though, very glad to have been a part of last night.

ericm · Feb 19, 2013, 08:42 AM

Really enjoyed the show last night. The new album is so good live, and definitely has that dance vibe that Jiim was looking for IMO. I wish there was a little more room for that last night,but seeing Jim in such a small place was worth the tradeoff.

I got to meet up with APR,and his brother in law pre show in the tavern downstairs for some food, drink,and nice conversation. Had a real good time hanging with them,and once again got to enjoy the company of more really cool,and great people from this forum. Always fun times thanks to this place.

Even when going to a show solo, you're never alone! Looking forward to meeting up with you again Adam at Union Transfer.

I thought the band was pretty tight for only their third gig, and thought the drummer laying down some leads on electric while Jim was on accoustic was a real treat. The way he pounded the drums all night,but then laid down some sweet licks for one tune was quite the contrast, and friggin awesome!

The place was real tiny, and packed as was expected. I snagged a spot on the rail of the balcony,and had a real nice view. With the stage raised a few feet,the balcony literally felt right on top of them. Different perspective than other shows, but I enjoyed the change. I really got a kick out of how tiny the stage was, and watching Jim get down in all of about 25 square feet of open floor space. He sure made the most of at most a five by five area!!

Can't wait to see the show again tomorrow night,and then again at Union Transfer!

I think I'll start looking for a Webster Hall ticket too! Figured that would be the case after seeing this show.

alexzbik · Feb 19, 2013, 08:46 AM

such a great time last night. I wasn't the biggest fan of the new album but last night changed that for me. completely new prospective on the album. i thought the main set was better then encore. my highlights were: AEIOU, Dear One, Of the Mother Again, Actress and Know Til Now.

new band is very tight for only playing a couple gigs together. the drummer is a beast. and i loved what the bass player was doing during Wordless.

can't wait for the UT show.

Angelo · Feb 19, 2013, 09:11 AM

Quote from: ericm on Feb 19, 2013, 08:42 AM
Really enjoyed the show last night. The new album is so good live, and definitely has that dance vibe that Jiim was looking for IMO. I wish there was a little more room for that last night,but seeing Jim in such a small place was worth the tradeoff.

I got to meet up with APR,and his brother in law pre show in the tavern downstairs for some food, drink,and nice conversation. Had a real good time hanging with them,and once again got to enjoy the company of more really cool,and great people from this forum. Always fun times thanks to this place. Even when going to a show solo, you're never alone! Looking forward to meeting up with you again Adam at Union Transfer.

I thought the band was pretty tight for only their third gig, and thought the drummer laying down some leads on electric while Jim was on accoustic was a real treat. The way he pounded the drums all night,but then laid down some sweet licks for one tune was quite the contrast, and friggin awesome!

The place was real tiny, and packed as was expected. I snagged a spot on the rail of the balcony,and had a real nice view. With the stage raised a few feet,the balcony literally felt right on top of them. Different perspective than other shows, but I enjoyed the change. I really got a kick out of how tiny the stage was, and watching Jim get down in all of about 25 square feet of open floor space. He sure made the most of at most a five by five area!!

Can't wait to see the show again tomorrow night,and then again at Union Transfer! I think I'll start looking for a Webster Hall ticket too! Figured that would be the case after seeing this show.

Sorry we didn't get to meet you last night Eric. We will meet up for the UT show for sure man. Glad to hear you had as good a time as me!

ericm · Feb 19, 2013, 09:24 AM

Same here Angelo. Glad you enjoyed it too. By the time we went got in, (about 8:20) the place was packed. The tavern wasn't much better earlier, and kind of hard to have much of a get together there, and meet people.

I'll definitely make a point of meeting you before the UT show for sure. Even if I have to shout your name out a couple of times in the bar or wherever the meetup is.

I'll be sure and let you know where I'll be before the show.

Penny Lane · Feb 19, 2013, 09:37 AM

Wow, it seems like the live shows are really converting people. i can't wait till tonight.

But what's up with tote bags!!? Is that the new hipster accessory?

eric--YES get a ticket for webster hall!

werljam · Feb 19, 2013, 09:42 AM

Having been lucky enough to score a ticket on the day of the show, I felt very lucky to be there. It was quite a show. Despite having not listened to the album much prior to the show, I really dug the live renditions.

If Ed, my miracle worker, is on the boards... thank you.

werljam · Feb 19, 2013, 09:43 AM

And the MMJ songs were dope. Sure, it was weird to see someone other than Tom throwing down on "It Beats 4 You", but it was special to hear those songs in such an intimate spot.

63schoefflin · Feb 19, 2013, 09:50 AM

Quote from: Penny Lane on Feb 19, 2013, 09:37 AM
Wow, it seems like the live shows are really converting people. i can't wait till tonight.

But what's up with tote bags!!? Is that the new hipster accessory?

eric--YES get a ticket for webster hall!

Well considering this is in a super hipster part of the city I'm sure the Tote Bags sold very well, ha.

subinai · Feb 19, 2013, 09:56 AM

Quote from: Penny Lane on Feb 19, 2013, 09:37 AM

But what's up with tote bags!!? Is that the new hipster accessory?

walk around williamsburg on the weekend and you'll see a lot of them. bonus points if the bag has a bird on it.

BH · Feb 19, 2013, 10:23 AM

Thanks for the reports guys! Just to be sure, can someone write down exactly how the encore ended up?

Dave

ericm · Feb 19, 2013, 10:27 AM

Quote from: BH on Feb 19, 2013, 10:23 AM
Thanks for the reports guys! Just to be sure, can someone write down exactly how the encore ended up?

Dave

Wonderful - Jim solo accoustic
Wordless
It Beats 4 U
Touch Me PT. 2
Victory Dance

Penny Lane · Feb 19, 2013, 10:28 AM

Quote from: subinai on Feb 19, 2013, 09:56 AM
Quote from: Penny Lane on Feb 19, 2013, 09:37 AM

But what's up with tote bags!!? Is that the new hipster accessory?

walk around williamsburg on the weekend and you'll see a lot of them. bonus points if the bag has a bird on it.

ha ha..are they wearing Bret's bird sweaters, too?

My Morning Tube top · Feb 19, 2013, 10:50 AM

Quote from: Penny Lane on Feb 19, 2013, 09:37 AM
Wow, it seems like the live shows are really converting people. i can't wait till tonight.

But what's up with tote bags!!? Is that the new hipster accessory?

eric--YES get a ticket for webster hall!

Wish I was back east for these shows! Thanks for the reports. I bet JJ will continue to play the album front to back as it should be heard through the tour. MOF blew me away how great the album sounded live, no doubt this album live is it's strongest listen. Watching JJ and friends get down can't hurt

Cannot wait to hear all the sorted details from Sleep No More Thursday. Have fun tonight in Brooklyn! I need to get a JJ keychain, the tote not so much!