Roll Call NYC 11/24-11/25 Beacon Theatre

[itrainmonkeys]

There's no re-entry, right? I'm going to head right to Beacon when I get into the city to try and grab a poster but it's going to suck hanging around for over an hour or so in the theater. Maybe I'll get a few $14 drinks.

[itrainmonkeys]

ya know, I'm kinda concerned that they will be strict on backpacks coming in. I'm travelling up from VA and only have an AirBnB for Friday night meaning I will need to carry my backpack with me to the Saturday show. I hope its not a hassle, but at least I can get a read on the situation on Friday night.

Definitely worth keeping an eye out for or asking people who work there. I may also have a small bag with me for the Saturday night show. The Beacon's website is fine with bags that you can fit under your seat but who knows if they've changed the policy because of recent events?

[parkervb]

ya know, I'm kinda concerned that they will be strict on backpacks coming in. I'm travelling up from VA and only have an AirBnB for Friday night meaning I will need to carry my backpack with me to the Saturday show. I hope its not a hassle, but at least I can get a read on the situation on Friday night.

Definitely worth keeping an eye out for or asking people who work there. I may also have a small bag with me for the Saturday night show. The Beacon's website is fine with bags that you can fit under your seat but who knows if they've changed the policy because of recent events?

exactly. they can search the hell out of my bag as long as I can bring it in. It will definitely fit under a seat.

[panack]

they'll let you bring a backpack in.

I took a backpack into barclays center last night, which has always had tight security (metal detectors, wands, etc.), and they looked inside just like anywhere else with substantial security and gave it back to me.

[MOWJO8185]

Some choice quotes in this article. 

http://www.villagevoice.com/music/my-morning-jacket-look-back-on-their-first-nyc-shows-before-their-beacon-theatre-takeover-7932627

"Every show will be completely different. It's exciting to give the big fans a chance to hear songs they maybe never have. I also think we're going to be able to play each song off of all our records."

So stoked!!!  See ya tomorrow.

yep.. that all but guarantees that Tuesday and Wednesday are going to be INSANE in terms of rarity.  I'm sure Friday and Saturday will be great too but they will have to pander to a weekend crowd a bit more and save their hits/heavy hitters...

So, couple the quote about being able to play each song off of each record with the fact that they are not allowing taping..  what's going to happen?

I hope that I get every single note of all 4 nights released. Whenever there's a no recording policy from a band that typically allows taping, it feels like more of a mass, commercial release is planned (think Okonokos 2). And while that sounds great, it would be somewhat disappointing to me for the 4 night stand to be reduced to a "Best of" compilation.  My hope is for something like what DMB has done with a couple of their releases - a best of compilation that's in stores and meant for the masses, but with a more expensive "Complete Run" box set that has every show in its entirety.

[tsk1122]

I just called the Beacon. Only asked about tonight's show. Initially they told me there was no opener, but when I said there was, they put me on hold. They said Woods is on from 8pm to 8:40. MMJ will be on from about 9:10 to about 11:30.

The woman said we can bring bags that fit under our seats.

[APR]

Some choice quotes in this article. 

http://www.villagevoice.com/music/my-morning-jacket-look-back-on-their-first-nyc-shows-before-their-beacon-theatre-takeover-7932627

"Every show will be completely different. It's exciting to give the big fans a chance to hear songs they maybe never have. I also think we're going to be able to play each song off of all our records."

So stoked!!!  See ya tomorrow.

Jim sounds excited.  Have a blast Rooney and all of you lucky folks getting to the Beacon.

[itrainmonkeys]

I just called the Beacon. Only asked about tonight's show. Initially they told me there was no opener, but when I said there was, they put me on hold. They said Woods is on from 8pm to 8:40. MMJ will be on from about 9:10 to about 11:30.

The woman said we can bring bags that fit under our seats.

Great info to know! Thanks for sharing!

[Lynchie]

My wife and I are in for Saturday. As a taper, I was a little bummed out about no taping but if they plan on releasing these shows for an official release I'll take that trade-off. Hoping to roll into the city from the in laws in Ct around 4:00. Get a bite to eat and head of to the Amesterdamn ale house. New to this board so looking forward to meeting some folks. Those going tonight, have a great time.

[itrainmonkeys]

I'm hoping we get Into the Woods one of these four nights.

[dontgetupset]

At the Chicago Theatre shows (which is a similar venue to the Beacon and also owned by MSG I believe) they had a very cool re-entry system where you could "unscan" your ticket to leave the venue and then "rescan" it to get back in. I did that after buying my poster and it might work tonight.

[UMcGee]

Any word on posters for this run?

[rkwedge]

The day is here! Everybody that's going have a great week.
I think your in for something magical. Yes I'm jealous, but happy for all of you.
Looking forward to your reports and video's after each show.
Happy Thanksgiving to all

[itrainmonkeys]

Any word on posters for this run?

I'm dying to know but haven't seen anything. Need to know how much money I'll be throwing away to them haha

[RastaRunner5]

Getting pumped for all four of these shows!!

I will be at Blondie's for the pre-show around 7 but will try to do Amsterdam Ale House the other nights.

[Trukel]

Hi all,

Is anyone here doing early entry tonight and have the capacity to grab me a poster? I am meeting people and I am the ticket holder, so I don't think I can get in early and be assured of a getting a poster. Will of course reimburse you inside, including an overpriced Beacon Theater beer.

This is going to be special!

Kurt

kelster@optonline.net
732 718 2181

[MOWJO8185]

So I'm taking Jim's "every song" comment with a grain of salt, just because I feel like they say things like that somewhat off the cuff. But, I did a bit of quick math and came away with the following:

Let's assume, conservatively, that every night is 20-22 songs. That seems to be about average. That has us looking at anywhere from 80-88 songs over 4 nights. If they play every MMJ/New Basement Tapes/Jim James tune they have played over this tour so far, that gets us to 78 songs. That gives us anywhere from 2-10 songs that haven't been played on tour yet. 

Let's have fun and pretend there's no covers played (even though there will probably be one or two). That leaves the below list as prime candidates:

You Wanna Freak Out
Moving Away
Thank You
Sec walkin
Two Halves
look at You
Into the Woods
Just One Thing
One in the Same
Just because I do
if it smashes down
I needed it most
if all else fails
by my car
butch cassidy

[itrainmonkeys]

This last half hour of work is going to kill me.


I NEED JIM & THE GANG

[cosmickid]

Finally bit the bullet and bought on StubHub.  They really came down in price on there today.

[Shug]

I'd be thrilled with Moving Away, Thank You Too and Just One Thing