Austin Roll Call 10/22 & 10/23 - Austin Music Hall

[justbcuzido]

That was a crazy, unbelievable, mind blowing set.  From the slow burn of the beginning....to the face melting ending, wow.

FYI, "Will" was Will Johnson of Centromatic and it was sublime.

I can't imagine what night 2 will be like, but I know it will be different and just as good.

Also Will Johnson from Monsters of Folk and New Multitudes.

Well, those too. 

Am I the only one who thought Will Johnson being out there was a wasted opportunity? I was on the rail and he literally just tapped his feet for both songs and then at the end of both of the songs he was on sort of did some oohs and ahhs (golden). But he didn't even provide backup vocals at all. Hopefully they do a New Multitudes track with him so he can be involved.

[Cameron]

I could barely hear will too.

[big hungry joe]

i'd really like them to play master plan tonight.

[cre618]

I could barely hear will too.

I guess I was just excited to have him on stage.  And, he seemed really happy.

[justbcuzido]

I could barely hear will too.

I guess I was just excited to have him on stage.  And, he seemed really happy.

Yeah no doubt! I'm hoping he comes back tonight and they do some New Multitudes!

[justbcuzido]

Also, one of my favorite moments was Jim telling a story about Texas and the writing of "Golden" and how before Austin they'd go to bars and play to 3 or 4 people, and Austin was the first place where 10 people showed up.

Was really cool to hear him tell a story as that is something he does not really ever do.

[APR]

Also, one of my favorite moments was Jim telling a story about Texas and the writing of "Golden" and how before Austin they'd go to bars and play to 3 or 4 people, and Austin was the first place where 10 people showed up.

Was really cool to hear him tell a story as that is something he does not really ever do.

That is very rare especially this tour when he doesn't say a word.  The only time I've ever heard Jim tell a story was during the Storytellers episode years ago.  I wish he did it more often.  I love listening to him banter it up.

[Nikodeepdiver]

I have an extra GA Floor ticket for tonight.  Text 832 545 3483, if you need it, I just want to get face value for it.

Thanks all!

[Stevie]

REALLY liking the all-acoustic starts that we've seen in San Francisco Night 1 and now Austin Night 1.  Slowly but surely they are beginning to change things up in bigger and more interesting ways in the live realm and that's very exciting.  ...if only they had taken a more creative approach to Red Rocks :/ i'll shut up now

[tippitoes22]

Anybody got a setlist?
Please & Thank You!

Cheers,
Tippy

[nectars]

[tippitoes22]

Thanks!
Is this totally accurate?
No subs, drops, add ons?
Weird,with no guests and a only 3 song encore...?
Just curious.
Please & Thank You!

[cre618]

Thanks!
Is this totally accurate?
No subs, drops, add ons?
Weird,with no guests and a only 3 song encore...?
Just curious.
Please & Thank You!

Yup, accurate.  But, with the long songs like Cobra, Steam Engine, etc, it was the same length as last night. 

I lived in LA, but was out of town during the Wiltern stand.  I've never been lucky enough to see a "No song repeats" stand by MMJ before.  What a gift to the fans.  Wow.  Two fantastic nights.  I'm hard pressed to pick highlights.

[Cameron]

Setlist is correct. What a great 2 nights!

[Nikodeepdiver]

1st night Austin, I was with friends and partying hard, major dance party.  Last night I was solobird and sober, 2 totally different experiences.
Friday's show was just unbelievable.  Jim didn't talk, but he was so interactive with the fans visually, and clearly the band was having a blast.
The setlist was just amazing.  knot into Like a River? Unreal
State of the Art was brought to life live. Infancy and touch me 1 into 2!
The set was seamless, it was almost one straight jam, they created a fluid performance.

I've seem them in Santa barbara, LA, Red Rocks, New Olreans, but something about last night really made this amazing.
Thanks for listening, I normally don't go on and on, but this was magic :)

[Cameron]

Agree that last night was special. Definitely top 3 for me. I don't think I've seen them play a show where Jim never played an acoustic.

[cre618]

Agree that last night was special. Definitely top 3 for me. I don't think I've seen them play a show where Jim never played an acoustic.

He did on "Like a River" I think.  Didn't he?

Agree with you, Nikodeepdiver.  I've seen them in all of those places (except NO) and this one was magic.  Especially if you look at both nights as one big awesome set.

[Cameron]

Ahhh...you're right.

[Jackets N Pones]

State of the Art...WOW! Also H town shout out to Patrick's chopped and screwed (really just slowed down) ending of Evil Urges. Carl on sax at end of Steam. Jim posing with arms crossed during Wordless (I think) was terrific, hopefully someone got a photo of that. Usually always try to get a spot on the rail but I loved watching the crowd go crazy from the balcony night 2. Master Plan and Touch Me part 1 were nice surprises but I especially loved Wonderful Man. Memories solo when Jim and Carl play in unison was magical. Can't beat Gideon extended jam and especially the bum bum bunna BUNNA of Dancefloors. Great times!

[johnnYYac]

I'd have to say, without hearing a taping, on paper one of the best 2-night runs I've ever seen.

Congrats, Austin!