West Coast Dates?

mons · Mar 03, 2015, 11:17 PM

Forgive me if I missed a post already addressing this topic, but does anyone know when dates are in store for the west coast? I was so thrilled to see my email this am, but it was somewhat short lived because there are no California tour dates listed that I'm aware of. Thanks for your input!

buymycar · Mar 04, 2015, 02:40 AM

Yes, very disappointing their "expansive" tour does not include the left coast yet. Seems like it's going to be a long time before we get to hear the new tunes.

I'm trying to stay positive, though. Obviously their NYE run will be on the west coast this year.

gluvmiller · Mar 04, 2015, 08:26 AM

I've had some pretty strong rumors of west coast in the fall including but not limited to San Fran in Oct. This same source was dead on with what they told about this tour just announced.

e_wind · Mar 04, 2015, 08:29 AM

San Fran x3 at the Masonic, as well as all the left coast dates to be towards the end of the year.

gluvmiller · Mar 04, 2015, 09:24 AM

Quote from: e_wind on Mar 04, 2015, 08:29 AM
San Fran x3 at the Masonic, as well as all the left coast dates to be towards the end of the year.

Not the Warfield?

buymycar · Mar 04, 2015, 12:38 PM

Quote from: gluvmiller on Mar 04, 2015, 09:24 AM
Quote from: e_wind on Mar 04, 2015, 08:29 AM
San Fran x3 at the Masonic, as well as all the left coast dates to be towards the end of the year.

Not the Warfield?

lol. Given a preference, I'd choose the Warfield over the Masonic. Easier to get to by BART. But if they're playing 3 nights, I don't really care where they play.

vespachick · Mar 04, 2015, 12:45 PM

Quote from: buymycar on Mar 04, 2015, 12:38 PM
Quote from: gluvmiller on Mar 04, 2015, 09:24 AM
Quote from: e_wind on Mar 04, 2015, 08:29 AM
San Fran x3 at the Masonic, as well as all the left coast dates to be towards the end of the year.

Not the Warfield?

lol. Given a preference, I'd choose the Warfield over the Masonic. Easier to get to by BART. But if they're playing 3 nights, I don't really care where they play.

LOL, what kind of fan you, Car? Can't walk 9 blocks??!!

Agreed. I don't care where it is, I'll see you boys in the City!

walterfredo · Mar 04, 2015, 01:01 PM

I fear the SF run will be the same weekend I am committed to be in freaking Iowa, which is the weekend of Oct. 18. There's chatter of them being at ACL festival, which is two weekends in a row, like Coachella. And it's the first two weekends in Oct. Does ACL operate like Coachella with the same bands playing both weekends? Or more like a Jazz fest with a different lineup each weekend?

vespachick · Mar 04, 2015, 01:04 PM

Quote from: walterfredo on Mar 04, 2015, 01:01 PM
I fear the SF run will be the same weekend I am committed to be in freaking Iowa, which is the weekend of Oct. 18. There's chatter of them being at ACL festival, which is two weekends in a row, like Coachella. And it's the first two weekends in Oct. Does ACL operate like Coachella with the same bands playing both weekends? Or more like a Jazz fest with a different lineup each weekend?

Oh noes, Walter! Noes!!!!

walterfredo · Mar 04, 2015, 01:12 PM

right! I'd be a lil devastated. Last time MMJ played the Berkeley Greek some of our best friends picked that day (well before the show was announced) for their wedding. Which happened to be in the Oakland hills just minutes away from the venue. Ouch!

vadermaul · Mar 04, 2015, 02:28 PM

What do you guys think of a Vegas date popping up?

I'm looking at going out in Oct/Nov to Las Vegas and would love to catch the guys there. When was the last show in Vegas?

walterfredo · Mar 04, 2015, 02:44 PM

Quote from: vadermaul on Mar 04, 2015, 02:28 PM
What do you guys think of a Vegas date popping up?

I'm looking at going out in Oct/Nov to Las Vegas and would love to catch the guys there. When was the last show in Vegas?

not sure when the actual last ones was, but I'm still salty over the cancelled Vegas show (08? 09?). Had flights purchased and suite reserved at the Hard Rock, show was supposed to be at the Joint at the Hard Rock, but was cancelled weeks before. Never got a good explanation on that one.

Derek713 · Mar 04, 2015, 03:10 PM

Quote from: walterfredo on Mar 04, 2015, 01:01 PM
I fear the SF run will be the same weekend I am committed to be in freaking Iowa, which is the weekend of Oct. 18. There's chatter of them being at ACL festival, which is two weekends in a row, like Coachella. And it's the first two weekends in Oct. Does ACL operate like Coachella with the same bands playing both weekends? Or more like a Jazz fest with a different lineup each weekend?

They will have the same lineup both weekends minus a couple of the lower tier acts.

mahgeetah · Mar 04, 2015, 03:56 PM

I hope it's not the Masonic... despite the renovations and how beautiful parts of that venue are, it SUCKS. Extremely long bar lines (only 2 bars in the whole place), bathrooms buried deep in the basement, security busting people for lighting up (during a Ryan Adams show!). Bill Graham is honestly more convenient and user-friendly IMO. Fox would be the best.

buymycar · Mar 04, 2015, 04:31 PM

Quote from: vespachick on Mar 04, 2015, 12:45 PM
Quote from: buymycar on Mar 04, 2015, 12:38 PM
Quote from: gluvmiller on Mar 04, 2015, 09:24 AM
Quote from: e_wind on Mar 04, 2015, 08:29 AM
San Fran x3 at the Masonic, as well as all the left coast dates to be towards the end of the year.

Not the Warfield?

lol. Given a preference, I'd choose the Warfield over the Masonic. Easier to get to by BART. But if they're playing 3 nights, I don't really care where they play.

LOL, what kind of fan you, Car? Can't walk 9 blocks??!!

Agreed. I don't care where it is, I'll see you boys in the City!

That walk up Nob Hill is brutal on the Achilles heels!

But like mahgeetah said, the Masonic is a funky venue. Not really a rock venue, they've rebranded it as one with higher prices. Was there for the "re-christening" as Beck called it. The sound during his acoustic set was off and only improved when the band plugged in.

e_wind · Mar 04, 2015, 06:22 PM

I've heard a confirmation from reliable peeps that it's at the Masonic.

buymycar · Mar 04, 2015, 10:44 PM

Quote from: e_wind on Mar 04, 2015, 06:22 PM
I've heard a confirmation from reliable peeps that it's at the Masonic.

I don't doubt that at all. The Masonic has been the new "hot" venue since it reopened. They gave out posters Fillmore-style after the Beck show. I'm not sure they do it for every show.

walterfredo · Mar 04, 2015, 10:51 PM

I need SF dates. So paranoid it'll be the weekend of 10/18. Please nooooo!

buymycar · Mar 05, 2015, 02:40 AM

Quote from: walterfredo on Mar 04, 2015, 10:51 PM
I need SF dates. So paranoid it'll be the weekend of 10/18. Please nooooo!

That might be Treasure Island Music Festival weekend. Don't know how that would affect other shows in the city.

mahgeetah · Mar 10, 2015, 10:41 PM

Quote from: e_wind on Mar 04, 2015, 06:22 PM
I've heard a confirmation from reliable peeps that it's at the Masonic.

Well shit... I wish artists and their managements knew the particulars of these venues sometimes, sort of doubt they'd bother booking them. The Warfield, Bill Graham, the Fox... all better venues that are sizes that MMJ could work around.

Sorry to bitch but MMJ is the only band at this point in my life that could get me to the Masonic. Bring a flask if you want more than one or two drinks at this venue!