London Astoria

[dragonboy]

I was getting ready to start a fight but you saved yourself just in time.

Haha, I owe you a pint on the 22nd  :-[

[DuDess]

hmmm, thanx for the infos... the only problem is that I haven't got a credit card  :( ??? :-[ :-/ :'(...   ;)
or I ask my dad whether he can order the tix for me...

...a friend of mine has friends in london and they buy the tix for me, but I don't believe that they are reliable...

[dragonboy]

Hmm, that's a tough one.
Do you think your Dad will let you use his card? I hope so...

I used to use my parent's credit card for tickets all the time when I was 15/16/17. That wasn't so bad but I used to always ask if I could get tickets for my 2 friends too. My poor parents...

[DuDess]

Try my best with my dad  :D

does anyone have any idea, how long the dudes will play?
I hope more than 50 minutes, so it's worth the trip to london.

[PomPomPom]

Hi all,

I'm a newbie on the board and fairly new to the band.  I haven't yet seen them live but I had a ticket for the cancelled Birmingham gig.  My problem is I'm worried I might not be able to make the rescheduled gig so should I book a ticket for the London gig (before they sell out) with the possibility that I might end up going to both gigs rather than none.  

I guess my question is are they the kind of live band that you could watch night after night and never tire of or will it take away from the experience seeing them twice in quick succession?

I think I already know the answer but I wanted to put it to the pro's.

Anyway nice to meet you all.

[dragonboy]

Hey PomPomPom, get tickets for the Astoria!
I, my friend, am a long time fan who has yet to see the band live yet can still assure you 100% that you will not be disappointed, quite the opposite - you will be blown away!!!
PS What does PomPomPom mean?!!  ;D

[SMc55]

Definately get the ticket for London. Seeing them twice in close succession would be an absolute joy - I guarantee it.

Welcome to the board  :D

[dragonboy]

does anyone have any idea, how long the dudes will play?
I hope more than 50 minutes, so it's worth the trip to london.

It's a headline show Dudess so at I would say 1hr +
Probably closer to 1hr30...

[PomPomPom]

Well, I went ahead and bought me a ticket, I couldn't resist, all I needed was the faintest of nudges so thanks for that guys.  Now I can't wait for the show.  Maybe I'll meet some of you there?

Oh and dragOnbOy the name PomPomPom was just the first thing I thought of when I registered.  The reason behind it is that 'Lowdown' from Bonnaroo 2003 was the first MMJ song that ever made me shiver in delight (and started my obsession with the band) and it was the bit before the verse that just got me.  I don't know even what Jim is singing but it always sounded like "Pom Pom Pom" to me so hence the name...  Can anyone shed any light on what the lyrics are for that bit?

[SMc55]

I don't think there are any lyrics for that bit. Pom pom pom is as good an interpretation as any  ;D

http://www.mymorningjacket.com/atdawn.html

[john_coktoseton]

This will be my sixth show for MMJ and I have yet to see them play longer than an hour and a half, but I'm banking (int'l airfare) that they will wrap up the European tour in style. Keep in mind they did rock Bonaroo for over three hours so the have the material, including insane covers, to do it. Will our friends from Amsterdam be bringing party treats?  ;)

I WAS WANTING SOME "ICE CREAM." HE KNEW EXACTLY WHAT I MEANT.

[john_coktoseton]

Did you find a good hotel John? Where are you travelling from?
My wife & I will be in London for the show & I would love to meet some Jacket fans for a couple of pre-show drinks.
Only problem is we have no idea what time we'll be in London (my sister's wedding is the next day so we'll be busy in the morning/afternoon)
I'll let you know nearer the time when I have a better idea of what's going on  :)

i just booked at the staunton hotel. not sure if i'm headed for a crack house or not, but it seems like it should be decent reasonable accomidations.

http://www.stauntonhotel.com/

best of luck. shall we where 'my name is...'  nametags at the pub (no slim shady please) with our favorite mmj tunes? or will this  assure a uk ass kicking/bottling?

[loper]

Hi all,

I'm a newbie on the board and fairly new to the band.  I haven't yet seen them live but I had a ticket for the cancelled Birmingham gig.  My problem is I'm worried I might not be able to make the rescheduled gig so should I book a ticket for the London gig (before they sell out) with the possibility that I might end up going to both gigs rather than none.  

I guess my question is are they the kind of live band that you could watch night after night and never tire of or will it take away from the experience seeing them twice in quick succession?

I think I already know the answer but I wanted to put it to the pro's.

Anyway nice to meet you all.

PomPomPom,

I saw them at Edinburgh on Saturday and if I could have gone back again on Sunday I would have jumped at the chance. The buss lasted for days. I'm going to the Astoria gig and am struggling to last nearly a month without seeing the guys live.

I just hope that things go OK for them during this tragic and difficult time. Hopefully getting back on the road will be the best therapy.

[dragonboy]

Oh and dragOnbOy the name PomPomPom was just the first thing I thought of when I registered.  The reason behind it is that 'Lowdown' from Bonnaroo 2003 was the first MMJ song that ever made me shiver in delight (and started my obsession with the band) and it was the bit before the verse that just got me.  I don't know even what Jim is singing but it always sounded like "Pom Pom Pom" to me so hence the name.

Haha, cheers for letting me know.
I will have Pom Pom Pom in my head next time I listen to Lowdown  ;D

[dragonboy]

i just booked at the staunton hotel. not sure if i'm headed for a crack house or not, but it seems like it should be decent reasonable accomidations.

http://www.stauntonhotel.com/

best of luck. shall we where 'my name is...'  nametags at the pub (no slim shady please) with our favorite mmj tunes? or will this  assure a uk ass kicking/bottling?

The Staunton isn't a crackhouse but next door is, I've scored there a couple of times  ;)
Yer, name tags might result in a kicking! I'll let everyone know what T-shirt I'll be wearing when I pack in 2 weeks time. Thinking about it my lovely wife Miki will probably stick out like a sore thumb (i met her at the crackhouse next door to The Staunton)
[size=10]3 weeks today people!!![/size]

[BH]

 ;D

[LaurieBlue]

http://encore.celebrityaccess.com/index.php?encoreId=36&articleId=18263

London's Astoria15,000 Join The Fight To Save London's Astoria
Posted: August 29, 2006
LONDON (CelebrityAccess MediaWire) -- London music fans have banded together to fight the possible closure of one of the city's most legendary clubs, collecting more than 15,000 signatures on a public petition.
The historic Astoria in Soho is part of a block slated to be converted into flats and shops, after being sold for £23.75 million by Compco Holdings to Derwent Valley.

The 2,000-capacity club has hosted the Rolling Stones, Nirvana, Oasis and Blur as they ascended to superstardom. Modern alternative acts Arctic Monkeys, Primal Scream, the Streets and Wolfmother have all played the venue within the past 12 months.

The Astoria is currently under lease to Live Nation-owned Mean Fiddler until 2008, but the company claims it is powerless to stop any redevelopment of the venue.

"It's a great venue, with its capacity and history. A lot of very cool bands have played there in the past. People attach themselves emotionally to music and I'm sure they have the same affinity with venues," Live Nation's Christine Gorman told The Guardian.

"We have a long-term lease with them and we are very happy to operate from there and work with the owners of the actual building. We have no say as to what their plans are. Our aim is to provide the best possible entertainment for the consumer. We can't get involved in other areas, especially when we are not the ones making the ultimate decision."

The venue also hosts the city's best-known gay club night, G-A-Y, which has hosted performances by pop acts including Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Gloria Gaynor, the Spice Girls and Christina Aguilera. --by CelebrityAccess Staff Writers

[dragonboy]

Yer they've been threatening to close it down for years for one reason or another. Looks like it might really happen this time though. I hope not, hands down my fav venue in London. I saw Nirvana there (with Mudhoney) NIN, Janes Addiction, Tool, RATM & countless others...

[MarkW]

Nirvana and Mudhoney.  Now THERE'S a night out  ;D

[dragonboy]

Yer I was lucky enough to see the infamous Mudhoney, Nirvana, Tad show in...I think it was '89?
I wish I had kept all of my tickets, I can't remember half the concerts I've been to. Living so close to London (Reading) my friends & I went up a couple of times a month. I didn't realise how lucky I was until I moved to Japan...