Chicago Show 11/24

[ultravisitor]

Does anybody have pics of the orchestra?  If not, can you describe them to me.  In other words, how many, how old were they and where did they set up, on stage?  I am trying to picture this once in a lifetime moment!

I think they were high schoolers, as most youth symphony members usually are.  There was definitely more than 10 of them.  Probably 15-20.  It included strings, brass, and a harp.  There were likely winds, as well, but I couldn't see them from where I was.  It was pretty much all the instruments you'd normally find in a symphony, but a more condensed version.

[Sue_B]

I think they set up really quickly. It didn't seem to take long at all. Maybe I was too in the zone to care. :)

They set up very quickly for what they were doing. I mean, normally when a band is coming on for an encore, they come back on within a couple (2, maybe three) of minutes. I would say that it took them less than 10 minutes, all told, to get everything set up. And for the band to get into tuxes. Which is amazing, considering all that they must have had to do and hook up and what not.

I think they were high schoolers, as most youth symphony members usually are.  There was definitely more than 10 of them.  Probably 15-20.  It included strings, brass, and a harp.  There were likely winds, as well, but I couldn't see them from where I was.  It was pretty much all the instruments you'd normally find in a symphony, but a more condensed version.

One of the guys in the "orchestra", with a viola, I believe, was really jamming through Gideon. It was a bright and shiny moment. How cool for those kids, and how cool for us.

[ultravisitor]

How cool for those kids, and how cool for us.

No kidding.  I played in many youth symphonies while growing up and you have NO idea how jealous I was of those kids Friday night.

[BH]

Very Nice.  That's more like it!  Thanks everyone.  What a treat.

[Dee.]

They set up very quickly for what they were doing. I mean, normally when a band is coming on for an encore, they come back on within a couple (2, maybe three) of minutes. I would say that it took them less than 10 minutes, all told, to get everything set up. And for the band to get into tuxes. Which is amazing, considering all that they must have had to do and hook up and what not.

Gotcha, Sue. It was funny how quickly they reappeared in their suits.  It seems like I blinked my eyes & there they were. :)

The whole show seemed to move really fast.  From Catfish Haven (who I thought were badass) to The Slip (who I didn't dig so much, unfortunately) to the Jacket, the set up times were like nothing. Good times. When's the next show? I'm ready for it. :)

[goldengirl]

I was lucky enough to see this show in Chicago. My friend and I drove all the way up from Omaha NE on Thursday to go to Friday's show. The last time before this I saw them was in 2004 and I barely knew who they were.
I am so glad we came up for it! It was amazing!!!! Cannot say enough praise about my favorite band, except I think I love them more now, if that is possible.
We were so close, second row, so I got  few good pictures but I don't know if I can attach them.  

Those boots were rockin during Lay Low! I tried to get a picture of them but I am too short so I couldn't get them in the shot.

Thanks to whoever posted that picture on here!

I have to say though what made the concert for me is that after the show I met Jim!!!

My friend and I were waiting for a cab and I saw their tour bus parked on the side. So I met their roadie Brucie who was unloading boxes from their bus. Then he pointed Jim out to me, who was across the street. When Jim came over I introduced myself! He was very nice and although I am sure he won't remember it, I will!!!! Made my year!
 :D

[Adam2]

does anybody know if this show was taped?

[leafygreens]

For those interested in the youth orchestra, I have a good video clip where Jim introduces the kiddos, and you can hear the orchestra pretty well as well as see them for a second.

the clip has about 10 seconds of darkness waiting for the band to come out, then Jim introduces  the orchestra and they play Bermuda Highway. Not the whole song, but I recorded through to the end of the second verse.  I'm surprised the orchestra (well, strings at least) was so audible in this clip.  You can see the kids sitting there at about 52 seconds into it, and again somewhere near the end of the clip.

http://www.savefile.com/files/296431

(I hope this works. When I tried to test download it it was taking forrrrrrever. But hopefully it will work for someone!)

[ultravisitor]

The video worked just fine for me, leafy, though it did take longer than usual to download.  Thanks for capturing such an awesome memory.

Now, if only a recording of the entire show would turn up...

[bridget]

Didn't work for me - took a long time to download and then I get a quicktime error message that says, "the movie could not be opened."

Either of y'all using a mac?

[ultravisitor]

I've got a PC.

[Jernigan]

http://www.yousendit.com/download/LHVxUXMcBId5TA%3D%3D

Let me know if this works guy's.....

[Jernigan]

http://www.yousendit.com/download/LHVJR06GoxN5TA%3D%3D

http://www.yousendit.com/download/LHV8cRIObWx5TA%3D%3D

I have a amazing one of Run Thru/They Ran...but it's too big for anywhere I've tried hosting.

I hope you guy's enjoy these.......

[ultravisitor]

They work fine for me, Jernigan.  Thanks!

[bridget]

ah - that worked! thanks so much jernigan:)