Roll Call - Americanarama - SPAC Saratoga Springs

[bartel]

This idea was flawed from day one. As good as these shows may have been, somebody`s walkin away unhappy. I love MMJ, like Wilco and remember Dylan when he was young and dangerous. There`s a reason why The Who and Led Zep never opened for Elvis in 1975.

I'm going to enjoy the show BUT I can see why some people would walk away unhappy. The idea sounds great on paper but in reality not as much.

[johnnYYac]

It's funny, at Solid Sound you were knee-deep in Wilco fans but the vibe there was very much the vibe I get from fans at Jacket shows. And I talked to a lot of people with deep love for MMJ. Still, the mix of the crowd at Saturday's show was weird. I know I pissed off some people, being up and jammin' out during MMJ's set.

[buster douglas]

I just wanna say that I had a GREAT time at Americanarama SPAC.  Like, top 5 concert experiences of my life.

Perhaps it was because it was my first time at SPAC and I was incredibly impressed by the design and maintenance of the facility.  They really know what they're doing there, and the entire area is beautiful, which put me in a great mood from the outset.  We had great seats in the center of the balcony. For variety's sake, it was nice to be able to to take a break from inside and watch from the back of the lawn later on in the night for some open-air moonlit Dylan.

I thoroughly enjoyed MMJ's set.  I tried go into it without any expectations and just hoping to be surprised.  The Steam Engine open into Old September Blues was a definitely nice surprise.  From there, they just really rocked it for the rest of the set.  I'm not sure I've ever seen Carl headbang and jump around so much.

I feel like MMJ has sort-of embraced their slot as the "comparitively younger, hungrier band" on this tour, and has filled those shoes by just banging it out and having fun.  I'm totally OK with the line-up order.  I thought it felt like MMJ had said "well, the audience is half-full and half them have never heard of us, so let's just blow them away with some rock purity!"

Even though I would have gladly taken a PWW or similar epic closer, I really enjoyed them wrapping it up with speedy Z shredders.  MMJ felt young.  MMJ felt loose.  I enjoyed the contrast that this created next to Wilco, who felt like more subdued vets with less to prove.

No doubt, Wilco's set was the hilight though-- specifically the run with Garth Hudson.  He received a LEGENDARY ovation, and it was one of those concert moments that just touches everyone in the audience's heart.  Jim and Jeff singing Chest Fever was the best part of the night, but it was because of Mr. Hudson's magic that he brought to the stage.   Despite moving slowly and taking a good minute to prop himself up on a stool, he played with amazing swagger and intensity.  A real living legend.

I had lowered my expectations for Bob, based on what I've heard of his performances in recent years.  In spite of that, I was actually surprised and impressed.  He "performed" and seemed to be really enjoying himself, which was nice.  It is strange hearing his nearly un-recognizable rearrangements of classic tunes though.

Great show and worth the drive down from Montreal.  Hope everybody else had as good a time as me!

[nuggets]

I know I pissed off some people, being up and jammin' out during MMJ's set.

you were a welcome sight down there.  i will say though that there were quite a few folks digging the jacket. oh....and thanks for not looking at the setlist. 


for those interested. recording method sounds questionable, but at least it's something.
http://bt.etree.org/details.php?id=565827
My Morning Jacket
Americanarama
Saratoga PAC
Saratoga, NY
July 21, 2013

Recorded / transferred by Chris Seremet (seremetcc@yahoo.com)
Location: Last row in the ampitheatre, a third to the rightside, recorder on backpack on seat armrest in front of me (open seats in the two rows in front of me).

Source: Roland R-09HR (24bit/96khz) (200hz roll-off)
Transfer: Audacity (Normalize, EQ, Dither to 16/44.1) > Traders Little Helper (FLAC level 8)
Notes: Stealth recording so expect a few disturbances in recording. Not too distracting.

** 16 Bit**

** One Set **

Steam Engine
Old September Blues
Circuital
Outta My System
Masterplan
Evil Urges
I'm Amazed
Wonderful
Wordless Chorus
Off The Record
What A Wonderful Man
Anytime

[johnnYYac]

MMJ set mp3: http://www.mediafire.com/?f116bjk8g5llipl

[joey_rogo]

Thanks guys for the taping and also thanks to the taper himself for the stealthy effort.

Will d/l this evening.