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

[Woody]

What a fine looking show. Hurts even more that I had to sell my tickets but at least they went to a friend who's going to appreciate the greatness of that show. I'm going Saturday and I know they'll bring the goods but this one smarts a bit. It would be nice to see them split up the records a bit more evenly each night throughout the run but that's just my opinion. Great job boys. Pumped for Saturday!

[parkervb]

Anyone have an image of the poster?  Know if the same artist is doing all the shows?  Does the Beacon allow you to bring your own tube in?

Guy Burwell: http://mymorningjacket.net/index.php/topic,19528.msg374088.html

[dookie shoot bandit]

Night 1 stats:
TTF= 5
AD= 4
ISM= 2
Z= 5
EU= 0
C= 3
TW= 1
Jim (solo)= 1
Carl(solo)= 1
New Basement Tapes= 1
Split EP= 1

Total= 24

Crazzzy setlist...
And soooooo much more to come

kinda bummed there was just one song from the Waterfall. Don't get me wrong, I think the album is fantastic, I'm coming Fri/Sat so it just decreases the odds of some deeps cut those nights.

Plus, Carried Away....sigh.

I feel ya!
I was only able to swing Tuesday and Saturday...
But if they keep to the same format as last night, there should be plenty of pudding leftover after tonight. With a mix of the normal staple tunes, there is still so much goodness to be had

[Fritz]

What was the price tag on the posters?

[dontgetupset]

$25

[walterfredo]

That poster is badass and a great companion piece for his T5 poster. Same colors.

[gardenparty]

Burwell rules.

Wow, what a set.   These boots may just make up for no T5 after all

can't wait to see how the next 3 shows roll out.

[Dodobird]

That poster is badass and a great companion piece for his T5 poster. Same colors.

Are there posters available for tonight? Is there a different one for each show?

[CountSA]

I know it's a looong shot but if anyone has an extra night 1 poster hit me up!

[mcredder]

you guys, this show. woah. JUST BC I DO!!! What a night, can't believe we've got 3 more to go.

[dookie shoot bandit]

That poster is badass and a great companion piece for his T5 poster. Same colors.

Are there posters available for tonight? Is there a different one for each show?

Yes. Different poster each night.
My guess will be same theme, different color

[somisunderstood]

Not to be debbie downer, but this is my fourth mmj show- I was there last night and in Philly as well.  I've noticed that there is a hardcore fan base that sings along and has a great time- but overall audiences at MMJ shows are terrible.  I hate to say it, but last night might have been as a whole the worst audience experience I've had at a show.  This is a band putting every ounce of their souls into this deeply spiritual music, and people were chit chatting away, waltzing up and down the aisles, updating facebook, texting and generally acting as if whatever thoughts/conversations were of equal or greater importance than one of the greatest rock bands pulling out rare treats.  People were taking the acoustic numbers as opportunities to hear themselves talk.  What should have been one of the best shows I've ever been at was almost ruined.  Philly wasn't much better.  During the climax of dodonte the dude next to me was texting with his brightness setting set to sun levels.  It was hard to believe he would pay money to go to a MMJ show and ignore the most transcendent moment.  I know it's a rock show, but jeez- this isn't a band with one hit, they you have to sit through filler to get to what you want to hear.
Just thought I'd get this off my chest. 
Otherwise it was un-freaking-real.  It actualyl inspired me to go back Saturday.  I can't go what could be another year with that being the taste left in my mouth.

[dookie shoot bandit]

Not to be debbie downer, but this is my fourth mmj show- I was there last night and in Philly as well.  I've noticed that there is a hardcore fan base that sings along and has a great time- but overall audiences at MMJ shows are terrible.  I hate to say it, but last night might have been as a whole the worst audience experience I've had at a show.  This is a band putting every ounce of their souls into this deeply spiritual music, and people were chit chatting away, waltzing up and down the aisles, updating facebook, texting and generally acting as if whatever thoughts/conversations were of equal or greater importance than one of the greatest rock bands pulling out rare treats.  People were taking the acoustic numbers as opportunities to hear themselves talk.  What should have been one of the best shows I've ever been at was almost ruined.  Philly wasn't much better.  During the climax of dodonte the dude next to me was texting with his brightness setting set to sun levels.  It was hard to believe he would pay money to go to a MMJ show and ignore the most transcendent moment.  I know it's a rock show, but jeez- this isn't a band with one hit, they you have to sit through filler to get to what you want to hear.
Just thought I'd get this off my chest. 
Otherwise it was un-freaking-real.  It actualyl inspired me to go back Saturday.  I can't go what could be another year with that being the taste left in my mouth.

Was gonna say...
I felt kinda bad for the people who came for the waterfall tour...
Well.... Not really that bad

Sucks if if your first Dondante was ruined

[wonderfulman]

Not to be debbie downer, but this is my fourth mmj show- I was there last night and in Philly as well.  I've noticed that there is a hardcore fan base that sings along and has a great time- but overall audiences at MMJ shows are terrible.  I hate to say it, but last night might have been as a whole the worst audience experience I've had at a show.  This is a band putting every ounce of their souls into this deeply spiritual music, and people were chit chatting away, waltzing up and down the aisles, updating facebook, texting and generally acting as if whatever thoughts/conversations were of equal or greater importance than one of the greatest rock bands pulling out rare treats.  People were taking the acoustic numbers as opportunities to hear themselves talk.  What should have been one of the best shows I've ever been at was almost ruined.  Philly wasn't much better.  During the climax of dodonte the dude next to me was texting with his brightness setting set to sun levels.  It was hard to believe he would pay money to go to a MMJ show and ignore the most transcendent moment.  I know it's a rock show, but jeez- this isn't a band with one hit, they you have to sit through filler to get to what you want to hear.
Just thought I'd get this off my chest. 
Otherwise it was un-freaking-real.  It actualyl inspired me to go back Saturday.  I can't go what could be another year with that being the taste left in my mouth.

Sorry to hear that your experience was crappy. I sat in the Orchestra last night and definitely felt the energy of the whole building! The people in my section were singing along and definitely respectful during the acoustic tunes. I even turned around to see how the rest of the crowd looked it appeared everyone was having the time of their life. Even Christopher Mintz (aka McLovin from Superbad) was in the crowd going ape shit.

With that being said, my buddy sat in the Upper Balcony and said that the crowd was not that great. If you don't mind me asking, where did you sit? I'm sitting in the Loge tonight and hope that the shenanigans did not take place there.

[itrainmonkeys]

I must have been in a good section (front of Loge) because I had no issues with loud talkers or texters/facebook updaters. I was able to fully invest in the concert and it was magical. It does always suck when something like that can ruin a show for you. And unlike most shows you can't just simply move away to the other side and get a better spot. Hopefully Saturday is better for you.

[dookie shoot bandit]

I must have been in a good section (front of Loge) because I had no issues with loud talkers or texters/facebook updaters. I was able to fully invest in the concert and it was magical. It does always suck when something like that can ruin a show for you. And unlike most shows you can't just simply move away to the other side and get a better spot. Hopefully Saturday is better for you.

Agreed. I thought the crowd was really electric!
Well... I kinda go in my own zone during their shows, and nothing is gonna ruin that for me

[UMcGee]

I was in Lower Balcony, not the greatest.  A lot of people sitting/talking/texting.  Sitting really doesn't bother just weird to see the majority of the Lower Balcony sitting even for the upbeat songs.  I'm in the Loge tonight, hopefully it's a better crowd.

[somisunderstood]

I was in orchestra stage left (Jim's side) row k.  I generally am able to just get in the zone- but the talking texting, and general unsettled groups of people moving around trying to find unoccupied seats was distracting.  I'm right up front saturday- Orch center row CC.  it wasn't all ruined for me.  It was still a great show. 

[Stevie]

I've learned over the years that it's best to be as close as possible for Jacket shows because the further back you go the more riff raff there is to deal with.  All the die hards are on the rail and that's where you go so that we can all sing along and drown out the bs.  And forget about the balcony.. nothing but lame sauce up there.  Too bad because its usually such a great view.. but the cell phone glow and chit chat certainly takes away from that. 

All of this is why i'm okay with the band never getting any bigger.  I think some people have this fantasy in their head that if the band can achieve super stardom it will be huge arenas filled with die hards, who know all the words to all the songs, all the subtleties, and we will all have this cohesive musical experience together.....but look around you at a Jacket show and imagine the same type of crowd just much bigger and that much more annoying.  Christ, even some of the guys who really know the band can totally ruin an experience for you by showing up utterly wasted out of their mind and not knowing when to shut up.

Annnywho, hey here comes night 2!

[somisunderstood]

OK no more negativity - nothing worse than a lurker choosing to joint the conversation with a bunch of negativity!  Psyched for Saturday!