Jim James -- Live in Toronto at the Phoenix -- 4/24/2013

oistheone · Apr 18, 2013, 12:16 PM

Well there's less than a week left to this show and still no thread -- there's gotta be SOMEONE else going... right?

After taking a look at the setlist of the Louisville encore, my excitement levels have soared to unheard of heights.

[Sidenote: This show will bring a much-needed boost of positive energy to my girlfriend, who has had a pretty rough couple of weeks. She got laid off a few weeks ago, and while walking home from another job interview, she got smoked by a car. She can barely walk but she wouldn't miss a Jim show for anything. Thankfully, the Phoenix has a balcony, so we're hoping to get there early to secure her a good view and a place where she can sit!]

searchinbig · Apr 18, 2013, 12:18 PM

Wow, sorry to hear that. Hope your girl feels better soon. No doubt JJ will make you both feel better.

LeanneP · Apr 18, 2013, 12:32 PM

Oistheone - thanks for starting the thread. I was thinking about this the other day and kept forgetting.

And - holy crap! So sorry to hear about your gal! That's awful.

I'll be going, with a girlfriend. I'm not sure about when we're getting there. We're coming in from Hamilton.

oistheone · Apr 18, 2013, 06:36 PM

Thanks very much for the kind comments guys, I've passed them on to her! While this show may not miraculously heal all her injuries, it's almost guaranteed she'll leave with a fully recharged soul. Can't wait!

LeanneP · Apr 18, 2013, 06:53 PM

Do we know who the openers are?

oistheone · Apr 18, 2013, 06:59 PM

Cold Specks!

I actually haven't actually seen her confirmed anywhere (for this show anyway), but she's opening everywhere else on the tour and she's from Etobicoke so it would completely shock me if she wasn't there.

LeanneP · Apr 18, 2013, 07:52 PM

Cool! I just checked some Cold Specks out and like it. This is going to be a great show! I'm hoping to get up close, if I can. I want to get my eyes full of JJ

BH · Apr 18, 2013, 08:19 PM

Quote from: oistheone on Apr 18, 2013, 06:59 PM
Cold Specks!

I actually haven't actually seen her confirmed anywhere (for this show anyway), but she's opening everywhere else on the tour and she's from Etobicoke so it would completely shock me if she wasn't there.

I noticed on her website that this is the only show she's NOT playing. Wierd. I wonder if she got kicked out of the country?

LeanneP · Apr 18, 2013, 10:55 PM

That's so weird BH! It's missing from her schedule. And neither the Phoenix website nor Ticketmaster list an opener.

Doors are at 7pm.

So, is it just oistheone and me going? Should we come up with some secret MMF freak signal to identify each other - assuming anyone's interesting in saying "Hi" to each other

LeanneP · Apr 19, 2013, 12:35 AM

Alienlanes pointed out that Cold Specks is prolly not playing TO because when she's in her hometown she likely makes more money than the guarantee for these shows. So, why would should make a couple hundred opening for JJ at home when she can play a headliner and make 3 or more times that.

Waiting to hear back from Live Nation (the promoter) on Twitter regarding the opener.

LeanneP · Apr 19, 2013, 10:44 AM

Update: Live Nation have not hired an opener for the Toronto show yet. So far, Jim's it. That'll probably change, but holy moses they're cutting it close!

And yes, I'm aware that I'm mostly talking to myself

oistheone · Apr 19, 2013, 01:53 PM

No opener eh? Weird! I'll definitely take it if that means an extended show! I remember at the Kool Haus MMJ show a few years ago, they had no opener and MMJ did an extended set, it was awesome! Here's hoping for the same here.

firesofcanning · Apr 19, 2013, 07:14 PM

we're headed to the gig. no opener could be fun!

Billo · Apr 20, 2013, 07:56 AM

I will be there too. Agreed that the Kool Haus show was something special, as was the 2008 show and the Opera Show before that. Hopefully there will be an early admission gate for Members.
Billo

mumblingmouse · Apr 23, 2013, 11:44 PM

Does anyone have the early entry info for tomorrow? I realized I hadn't gotten an email about it and when I tried logging into my Roll Call account I found it had expired three days ago, with no warning or renewal notification!

mrjames · Apr 24, 2013, 09:33 AM

Hi Guy, ill be attending the show tonight with my girlfriend. Ill be around the area of the venue at 6:30 or so, and my girlfriend wont be arriving until 8. Is there any plans for predrinks before the show?
Thanks

PJ Sparks · Apr 24, 2013, 11:59 AM

I'll be going, but probably scrambling to get there after work, especially if no opener might mean an earlier Jim.

oistheone · Apr 24, 2013, 12:06 PM

Cold Specks is on at 8, Jim at 9:10!

Have a good time everyone!

mrjames · Apr 24, 2013, 12:52 PM

thanks for the update oistheone...

cannot wait to see Jim.. apparently he has been killing it so far on his tour

LeanneP · Apr 24, 2013, 02:42 PM

Yes, Cold Specks is indeed opening.

We're driving in from Hamilton at 6pm and so likely won't be at the venue till doors.

Here is a recent pic of me:

Kieran et moi! by momcast, on Flickr.

I'm tall and I'll be wearing that jean jacket which has a big pink fabric flower on one front pocket and a bunch of pins on the other. If any of you MMJ forum peeps see me, please say "Hi!"

Have fun tonight, everyone!