MMJ in the Nation's Capital

[NoVa_NoLa]

 Anybody see or hear from CTDeadhead?

I met him at Radio City before the show and didn't even know it was him!  I talked to him for a long time actually.  Was he at the DC show?

I thought he posted that he was coming down for the DC show...maybe I got that wrong???

[BMCGET]

Does anyone know the songs they were playing before they went on? I was talking to a guy, saying it was the remakes of miles davis silent in the way, im just trying to figure out if the songs right, great time last night. cant wait till the next time

[CTdeadhead]

 Anybody see or hear from CTDeadhead?

I met him at Radio City before the show and didn't even know it was him!  I talked to him for a long time actually.  Was he at the DC show?

I thought he posted that he was coming down for the DC show...maybe I got that wrong???

Just got back, WOW what a show. I spent the night in Baltimore and my flight just got in.  I got there about 430 and the buses were already there so I decided to cruise around the block a few times to find a parking spot on the street.  Found a spot directly in front of the buses right outside the venue.  I hung out hoping to catch a glimpse of the band but I figured they were inside there seemed like no activity so I went across the street to the park and met a few locals there had a great time.  It was a beautiful day to hand out in the park.

My seat was 3rd row, center section directly in front of Carl.  I totally forgot a camera, what a fool I am!  But i have some good camera phone shots,  I personally found the venue very enjoyable.  Drinks were allowed at seats, but it seemed a little uptight, didn't see any tokers or tapers.  but I agree with some that the crowd seemed a little tranquilized at  some points and the place was about 3/4 full so that surprised me a bit.   There were no bars in the area but I didn't wander too far, I was soaking up the sun.

But they got better as the night went on.  War Begun was a treat and my personal fav was Dondonte watching Carl jam on the sax up close is a mesmerizing experience.   I am so tempted to drive to philly tomorrow, but I will be in Boston can't wait for that show!!!  Woo Hoo!!

Oh another thing, I forgot to hit the ATM before the show and the one  inside was broken.  But there was a couple of new shirts, a keychain, a pin, several new stickers and an Evil Urges Hoodie.  Bring some cash if you are going to a show.  I will be stocking up in Boston.

[el jefe]

Speaking of which: the poster for the show, and the variant, is available at our store http://www.eljefedesign.com/store/index2.html

[j_rud]

Anybody see or hear from CTDeadhead?

I met him at Radio City before the show and didn't even know it was him!  I talked to him for a long time actually.  Was he at the DC show?

I thought he posted that he was coming down for the DC show...maybe I got that wrong???

Just got back, WOW what a show. I spent the night in Baltimore and my flight just got in.  I got there about 430 and the buses were already there so I decided to cruise around the block a few times to find a parking spot on the street.  Found a spot directly in front of the buses right outside the venue.  I hung out hoping to catch a glimpse of the band but I figured they were inside there seemed like no activity so I went across the street to the park and met a few locals there had a great time.  It was a beautiful day to hand out in the park.

My seat was 3rd row, center section directly in front of Carl.  I totally forgot a camera, what a fool I am!  But i have some good camera phone shots,  I personally found the venue very enjoyable.  Drinks were allowed at seats, but it seemed a little uptight, didn't see any tokers or tapers.  but I agree with some that the crowd seemed a little tranquilized at  some points and the place was about 3/4 full so that surprised me a bit.   There were no bars in the area but I didn't wander too far, I was soaking up the sun.

But they got better as the night went on.  War Begun was a treat and my personal fav was Dondonte watching Carl jam on the sax up close is a mesmerizing experience.   I am so tempted to drive to philly tomorrow, but I will be in Boston can't wait for that show!!!  Woo Hoo!!

Oh another thing, I forgot to hit the ATM before the show and the one  inside was broken.  But there was a couple of new shirts, a keychain, a pin, several new stickers and an Evil Urges Hoodie.  Bring some cash if you are going to a show.  I will be stocking up in Boston.

GivenToFly and I were 2 rows in front of you. We probably werent hard to spot, we were the only 2 guys in the row treating the experience with the reverence it deserves, which is to say we were rocking our asses off.

[CTdeadhead]

I was wearing a Langerado shirt from 2007.  Were you the dudes they moved over from the extreme side of the stage?  They let people into the front rows from the sides as there were stacks of speakers in the way?  

[j_rud]

I was wearing a Langerado shirt from 2007.  Were you the dudes they moved over from the extreme side of the stage?  They let people into the front rows from the sides as there were stacks of speakers in the way?  

I was the guy who commented on your shirt after the show lol. Yeah, that was GivenToFly and I that they let up front. We were in the 3rd row so it wasnt actually obstructed for us, but I wasnt about to complain.

[phonewentwest]

the band was great. the crowd was not. regardless, it was an awesome show. 20 rows back in the middle. i have a severe case of whiplash from all the 'banging.  "war begun." "cobra," and "steam engine" were personal higlights, though the entire show was awesome. a first-timer female friend of mine couldn't stop boogying all night. and that encore was mind-boggling.

wish i could go to charlottesville tonight, but i already took two days off of school to attend last night, meaning it probably wouldnt be in my best interest to do so. anyone who is going to see them from this point out: i'm jealous.

[CTdeadhead]

Are you the big dude with the curley hair?  Cool, I would've stuck around but it was a drive back to my hotel I wish I realized it was you guys.  I have to start asking people at shows if they are on the board, I generally assume the number of people on this board makes the odds of seeing people in real life nearly impossible, I've found out twice now thats not true.  

[j_rud]

Are you the big dude with the curley hair?  Cool, I would've stuck around but it was a drive back to my hotel I wish I realized it was you guys.  I have to start asking people at shows if they are on the board, I generally assume the number of people on this board makes the odds of seeing people in real life nearly impossible, I've found out twice now thats not true.  

Yeah, thats me lol, the big hairy dude. Yeah, I definitely wished I knew it was you. You should have stuck around, you missed the guy trying to lecture me on managing a business and why it was in the bands best interest to come sign autographs, because "we're the ones who make it happen for them".  

[roadkit]

Speaking of which: the poster for the show, and the variant, is available at our store.

I picked up #142 at the show.  It is a fantastic poster.

[BalmerGuy]

Yes, WHAT A SHOW!  Ears are still ringing...

First time seeing them live, so a newbie.  Big fan for years through CDs, the DVD, and Youtube clips.  Also there's a great vid of them on a PASTE magazine DVD from years back: One Big Holiday at some fest, probably Bonnaroo.

I've been hunting around here -- any set list up for last night's DAR show?  I know it will be up eventually on another thread, but is it up now?  

Dug the entire show, but must say that 3/4's back the sound was way distorted when they really rocked out, around 9:30 or so the sound went south.  If it was good to one point, my thoughts were that the sound person (p.c.) did something.  Overall, one of the best shows I've ever been to for any artist, including U2 and Foo Fighters.  MMJ are top-notch musicians, but you didn't need me to tell you that.  Peaz

[AMCMMJ]

I agree with "j-rud" . Nice to have meet you guys. (Irish dude), while there there was this other guy saying that the band had too come out & sign our material as he said "its a business for the band" "they have to please the fan'safterwards" what a "tool" it was his first time there & he did not know the way things go. I know "j-rud" was not happy with this guy !!!

(edit)

As for that gentleman, I wasnt trying to be rude and I understood his perspective, but when he said "well speaking from a business standpoint they really should" I was pretty bummed. I had just experienced catharsis, a damn life affirming experience, and you wanna talk about the bands obligations to us as businessmen? It just seemed vulgar. Like I said, the band has given more to me than I could ever give to them.

******

Hello, this is that gentleman (not a "tool", dude).

I'm sorry I bummed you out by talking about how a band like MMJ has built and maintained an obviously strong fanbase. I certainly didn't mean to be vulgar, and I'm sorry if you took my comments that way. I've seen many, many concerts by different artists and waited after to meet them. Most are nice. However, I've also seen shows where the artists don't take the time to maintain a relationship with fans, particularly hardcore fans, who'll wait around as we did to tell the artist how much their music means to them.

I am a professional event manager, by the way, and I deal with the logistics of tour management and booking talent every day. It's what I do for a living and, yes, My Morning Jacket makes a living mostly by touring and selling merchandise. I was happy to wait until after midnight to meet the guys in the band and I will happily frame my event poster next to my other autographs. I especially enjoyed talking with a few other folks in our group, though in retrospect not the guy who thinks I'm a "tool" just because I have a broader perspective than maybe he does.  I also had a transcendent experience and I will enjoy MMJ's music and other live performances for years to come.

[j_rud]

I agree with "j-rud" . Nice to have meet you guys. (Irish dude), while there there was this other guy saying that the band had too come out & sign our material as he said "its a business for the band" "they have to please the fan'safterwards" what a "tool" it was his first time there & he did not know the way things go. I know "j-rud" was not happy with this guy !!!

(edit)

As for that gentleman, I wasnt trying to be rude and I understood his perspective, but when he said "well speaking from a business standpoint they really should" I was pretty bummed. I had just experienced catharsis, a damn life affirming experience, and you wanna talk about the bands obligations to us as businessmen? It just seemed vulgar. Like I said, the band has given more to me than I could ever give to them.

******

Hello, this is that gentleman (not a "tool", dude).

I'm sorry I bummed you out by talking about how a band like MMJ has built and maintained an obviously strong fanbase. I certainly didn't mean to be vulgar, and I'm sorry if you took my comments that way. I've seen many, many concerts by different artists and waited after to meet them. Most are nice. However, I've also seen shows where the artists don't take the time to maintain a relationship with fans, particularly hardcore fans, who'll wait around as we did to tell the artist how much their music means to them.

I am a professional event manager, by the way, and I deal with the logistics of tour management and booking talent every day. It's what I do for a living and, yes, My Morning Jacket makes a living mostly by touring and selling merchandise. I was happy to wait until after midnight to meet the guys in the band and I will happily frame my event poster next to my other autographs. I especially enjoyed talking with a few other folks in our group, though in retrospect not the guy who thinks I'm a "tool" just because I have a broader perspective than maybe he does.  I also had a transcendent experience and I will enjoy MMJ's music and other live performances for years to come.

You present it that way and its not an issue, but you were throwing around words like "obligation" and saying that the band "owes everything to the fans". I cant speak for anyone other than myself, but Im willing to venture a guess that those opinions are probably in the minority.

[Sassbox]

I've been hunting around here -- any set list up for last night's DAR show?  I know it will be up eventually on another thread, but is it up now?  

Setlists for all shows can be found in the Archives section of www.mymorningjacket.com.

I agree with you on the sound.  People said they thought the acoustics were fine at DAR, but I've generally not been impressed at the sound of any show I've seen there and thought the acoustics weren't that great from row T.

[AMCMMJ]

I agree with "j-rud" . Nice to have meet you guys. (Irish dude), while there there was this other guy saying that the band had too come out & sign our material as he said "its a business for the band" "they have to please the fan'safterwards" what a "tool" it was his first time there & he did not know the way things go. I know "j-rud" was not happy with this guy !!!

(edit)

As for that gentleman, I wasnt trying to be rude and I understood his perspective, but when he said "well speaking from a business standpoint they really should" I was pretty bummed. I had just experienced catharsis, a damn life affirming experience, and you wanna talk about the bands obligations to us as businessmen? It just seemed vulgar. Like I said, the band has given more to me than I could ever give to them.

******

Hello, this is that gentleman (not a "tool", dude).

I'm sorry I bummed you out by talking about how a band like MMJ has built and maintained an obviously strong fanbase. I certainly didn't mean to be vulgar, and I'm sorry if you took my comments that way. I've seen many, many concerts by different artists and waited after to meet them. Most are nice. However, I've also seen shows where the artists don't take the time to maintain a relationship with fans, particularly hardcore fans, who'll wait around as we did to tell the artist how much their music means to them.

I am a professional event manager, by the way, and I deal with the logistics of tour management and booking talent every day. It's what I do for a living and, yes, My Morning Jacket makes a living mostly by touring and selling merchandise. I was happy to wait until after midnight to meet the guys in the band and I will happily frame my event poster next to my other autographs. I especially enjoyed talking with a few other folks in our group, though in retrospect not the guy who thinks I'm a "tool" just because I have a broader perspective than maybe he does.  I also had a transcendent experience and I will enjoy MMJ's music and other live performances for years to come.

You present it that way and its not an issue, but you were throwing around words like "obligation" and saying that the band "owes everything to the fans". I cant speak for anyone other than myself, but Im willing to venture a guess that those opinions are probably in the minority.

I don't recall using those terms, but, if I did, you might've misunderstood me. I meant that, yes, in a financial sense, a mid-size band like MMJ not a major label (and thus without marketing muscle to push a single or heavily promote material) *does* owe a lot to hardcore fans who will repeatedly see shows (not just one) and buy not just one CD but all of them, including the demo CDs I believe I asked you about. Because they took the time to come out to that bus and I could meet and thank them, they created a satisfied customer. Sorry if phrasing it like that annoys or upsets you, but, from a business perspective, in addition to just being cool, they did the right thing.

I'm not really sure we have anything to argue about, however. We both agree it was a great show, the guys were great to come out and meet us afterwards, and we'll both continue buying their music and seeing their shows. It's a win win situation for the band and the fans.

It's all good, friend. Cheers.

[j_rud]

I agree with "j-rud" . Nice to have meet you guys. (Irish dude), while there there was this other guy saying that the band had too come out & sign our material as he said "its a business for the band" "they have to please the fan'safterwards" what a "tool" it was his first time there & he did not know the way things go. I know "j-rud" was not happy with this guy !!!

(edit)

As for that gentleman, I wasnt trying to be rude and I understood his perspective, but when he said "well speaking from a business standpoint they really should" I was pretty bummed. I had just experienced catharsis, a damn life affirming experience, and you wanna talk about the bands obligations to us as businessmen? It just seemed vulgar. Like I said, the band has given more to me than I could ever give to them.

******

Hello, this is that gentleman (not a "tool", dude).

I'm sorry I bummed you out by talking about how a band like MMJ has built and maintained an obviously strong fanbase. I certainly didn't mean to be vulgar, and I'm sorry if you took my comments that way. I've seen many, many concerts by different artists and waited after to meet them. Most are nice. However, I've also seen shows where the artists don't take the time to maintain a relationship with fans, particularly hardcore fans, who'll wait around as we did to tell the artist how much their music means to them.

I am a professional event manager, by the way, and I deal with the logistics of tour management and booking talent every day. It's what I do for a living and, yes, My Morning Jacket makes a living mostly by touring and selling merchandise. I was happy to wait until after midnight to meet the guys in the band and I will happily frame my event poster next to my other autographs. I especially enjoyed talking with a few other folks in our group, though in retrospect not the guy who thinks I'm a "tool" just because I have a broader perspective than maybe he does.  I also had a transcendent experience and I will enjoy MMJ's music and other live performances for years to come.

You present it that way and its not an issue, but you were throwing around words like "obligation" and saying that the band "owes everything to the fans". I cant speak for anyone other than myself, but Im willing to venture a guess that those opinions are probably in the minority.

I don't recall using those terms, but, if I did, you might've misunderstood me. I meant that, yes, in a financial sense, a mid-size band like MMJ not a major label (and thus without marketing muscle to push a single or heavily promote material) *does* owe a lot to hardcore fans who will repeatedly see shows (not just one) and buy not just one CD but all of them, including the demo CDs I believe I asked you about. Because they took the time to come out to that bus and I could meet and thank them, they created a satisfied customer. Sorry if phrasing it like that annoys or upsets you, but, from a business perspective, in addition to just being cool, they did the right thing.

I'm not really sure we have anything to argue about, however. We both agree it was a great show, the guys were great to come out and meet us afterwards, and we'll both continue buying their music and seeing their shows. It's a win win situation for the band and the fans.

It's all good, friend. Cheers.

Nahh, I dont mean to argue; just talking. I was put off at first but its pretty clear we're just on different wavelengths, and thats cool too. No worries.

[AMCMMJ]

I agree with "j-rud" . Nice to have meet you guys. (Irish dude), while there there was this other guy saying that the band had too come out & sign our material as he said "its a business for the band" "they have to please the fan'safterwards" what a "tool" it was his first time there & he did not know the way things go. I know "j-rud" was not happy with this guy !!!

(edit)

As for that gentleman, I wasnt trying to be rude and I understood his perspective, but when he said "well speaking from a business standpoint they really should" I was pretty bummed. I had just experienced catharsis, a damn life affirming experience, and you wanna talk about the bands obligations to us as businessmen? It just seemed vulgar. Like I said, the band has given more to me than I could ever give to them.

******

Hello, this is that gentleman (not a "tool", dude).

I'm sorry I bummed you out by talking about how a band like MMJ has built and maintained an obviously strong fanbase. I certainly didn't mean to be vulgar, and I'm sorry if you took my comments that way. I've seen many, many concerts by different artists and waited after to meet them. Most are nice. However, I've also seen shows where the artists don't take the time to maintain a relationship with fans, particularly hardcore fans, who'll wait around as we did to tell the artist how much their music means to them.

I am a professional event manager, by the way, and I deal with the logistics of tour management and booking talent every day. It's what I do for a living and, yes, My Morning Jacket makes a living mostly by touring and selling merchandise. I was happy to wait until after midnight to meet the guys in the band and I will happily frame my event poster next to my other autographs. I especially enjoyed talking with a few other folks in our group, though in retrospect not the guy who thinks I'm a "tool" just because I have a broader perspective than maybe he does.  I also had a transcendent experience and I will enjoy MMJ's music and other live performances for years to come.

You present it that way and its not an issue, but you were throwing around words like "obligation" and saying that the band "owes everything to the fans". I cant speak for anyone other than myself, but Im willing to venture a guess that those opinions are probably in the minority.

I don't recall using those terms, but, if I did, you might've misunderstood me. I meant that, yes, in a financial sense, a mid-size band like MMJ not a major label (and thus without marketing muscle to push a single or heavily promote material) *does* owe a lot to hardcore fans who will repeatedly see shows (not just one) and buy not just one CD but all of them, including the demo CDs I believe I asked you about. Because they took the time to come out to that bus and I could meet and thank them, they created a satisfied customer. Sorry if phrasing it like that annoys or upsets you, but, from a business perspective, in addition to just being cool, they did the right thing.

I'm not really sure we have anything to argue about, however. We both agree it was a great show, the guys were great to come out and meet us afterwards, and we'll both continue buying their music and seeing their shows. It's a win win situation for the band and the fans.

It's all good, friend. Cheers.

Nahh, I dont mean to argue; just talking. I was put off at first but its pretty clear we're just on different wavelengths, and thats cool too. No worries.

Just so I don't leave the impression I'm some cold number$ person, I will share this: I picked up my wife from the library where she works (yes, she's a librarian!) one night a few months back. While I was driving us home, I switched on the CD and "Golden" was playing (I had just gotten It Still Moves a day or so earlier.) Right during that song, my wife felt our first baby, due in November, kick. That was the first time she'd felt a kick when I was with her (a month earlier, she called me and said she felt a kick and I was at the REM concert at Merriweather Post).

So everytime I hear MMJ and "Golden" especially (one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard), I think of that memory I'll one day share with my daughter years from now when she's going through my CD collection sometime in the 2020s. Ha.

[CTdeadhead]

Are you the big dude with the curley hair?  Cool, I would've stuck around but it was a drive back to my hotel I wish I realized it was you guys.  I have to start asking people at shows if they are on the board, I generally assume the number of people on this board makes the odds of seeing people in real life nearly impossible, I've found out twice now thats not true.  

Yeah, thats me lol, the big hairy dude. Yeah, I definitely wished I knew it was you. You should have stuck around, you missed the guy trying to lecture me on managing a business and why it was in the bands best interest to come sign autographs, because "we're the ones who make it happen for them".  

LOL, GiventoFly you looked as red in the eye as I was.  Funny as heck  me sitting next to you guys.  i could tell you guys were hardcores, I saw you during the show you were the only peeps around that seemed to know the words, let alone the songs. Matter of fact, the couple next to you was annoying me as they didn't stop talking the whole night.  I couldn't hear them but how can you have a conversation in the front row of a concert?  It boggles the mind....but this seems to be a point of growth for the band, so i guess its to be expected.  

I actually considered hanging around trying to get an autograph it seemed possible with the buses right there, but all night long I was paranoid about parking my car on the street, it was a rental and I was unfamiliar with the surrounding area.  Plus I figured I would get lost going back to Baltimore.  remarkably i found my way quite easily.    

FWIW i think bands signing autographs its extra cool, many many bands dont do it.  Some atheletes are under contract only to do it for profit, so any band that takes time do meet fans is going the extra mile, IMHO.

Cant wait for Sat in Boston!!!!!!!

[j_rud]

I agree with "j-rud" . Nice to have meet you guys. (Irish dude), while there there was this other guy saying that the band had too come out & sign our material as he said "its a business for the band" "they have to please the fan'safterwards" what a "tool" it was his first time there & he did not know the way things go. I know "j-rud" was not happy with this guy !!!

(edit)

As for that gentleman, I wasnt trying to be rude and I understood his perspective, but when he said "well speaking from a business standpoint they really should" I was pretty bummed. I had just experienced catharsis, a damn life affirming experience, and you wanna talk about the bands obligations to us as businessmen? It just seemed vulgar. Like I said, the band has given more to me than I could ever give to them.

******

Hello, this is that gentleman (not a "tool", dude).

I'm sorry I bummed you out by talking about how a band like MMJ has built and maintained an obviously strong fanbase. I certainly didn't mean to be vulgar, and I'm sorry if you took my comments that way. I've seen many, many concerts by different artists and waited after to meet them. Most are nice. However, I've also seen shows where the artists don't take the time to maintain a relationship with fans, particularly hardcore fans, who'll wait around as we did to tell the artist how much their music means to them.

I am a professional event manager, by the way, and I deal with the logistics of tour management and booking talent every day. It's what I do for a living and, yes, My Morning Jacket makes a living mostly by touring and selling merchandise. I was happy to wait until after midnight to meet the guys in the band and I will happily frame my event poster next to my other autographs. I especially enjoyed talking with a few other folks in our group, though in retrospect not the guy who thinks I'm a "tool" just because I have a broader perspective than maybe he does.  I also had a transcendent experience and I will enjoy MMJ's music and other live performances for years to come.

You present it that way and its not an issue, but you were throwing around words like "obligation" and saying that the band "owes everything to the fans". I cant speak for anyone other than myself, but Im willing to venture a guess that those opinions are probably in the minority.

I don't recall using those terms, but, if I did, you might've misunderstood me. I meant that, yes, in a financial sense, a mid-size band like MMJ not a major label (and thus without marketing muscle to push a single or heavily promote material) *does* owe a lot to hardcore fans who will repeatedly see shows (not just one) and buy not just one CD but all of them, including the demo CDs I believe I asked you about. Because they took the time to come out to that bus and I could meet and thank them, they created a satisfied customer. Sorry if phrasing it like that annoys or upsets you, but, from a business perspective, in addition to just being cool, they did the right thing.

I'm not really sure we have anything to argue about, however. We both agree it was a great show, the guys were great to come out and meet us afterwards, and we'll both continue buying their music and seeing their shows. It's a win win situation for the band and the fans.

It's all good, friend. Cheers.

Nahh, I dont mean to argue; just talking. I was put off at first but its pretty clear we're just on different wavelengths, and thats cool too. No worries.

Just so I don't leave the impression I'm some cold number$ person, I will share this: I picked up my wife from the library where she works (yes, she's a librarian!) one night a few months back. While I was driving us home, I switched on the CD and "Golden" was playing (I had just gotten It Still Moves a day or so earlier.) Right during that song, my wife felt our first baby, due in November, kick. That was the first time she'd felt a kick when I was with her (a month earlier, she called me and said she felt a kick and I was at the REM concert at Merriweather Post).

So everytime I hear MMJ and "Golden" especially (one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard), I think of that memory I'll one day share with my daughter years from now when she's going through my CD collection sometime in the 2020s. Ha.

See! Now THATS the kind of stuff you talk about after a show!