Jim James Fell off Stage

[xmascriminal]

If it's a broken leg, Jim'll get a cast, so maybe he could finish up the tour in a chair. I've seen it happen before with other bands. If it was just a temporary thing, I'm pretty sure Chicago will still be happening. Most bands only cancel tours if there's a really serious problem.

[Dustin]

I was standing right next to the paper guy (i know because he told someone who he was with) and i didnt hear anyone yell refund, only cheers of support for Jim

[yomarley]

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I was front row, directly in front if Jims mike. He was going crazy on a solo at the end of off the record bouncing around the stage.

There we NO lights in the front of the stage. He stepped off, his foot went between triangular subs, and slipped on the subs, so nobody could catch him. I along with a couple other front row guys helped him sit up, and he disappeared off stage.

Patrick came out and told the crowd they are looking at Jim... another ten minutes went by and the band came out and cancelled the show.

It didnt look good and I hope he is ok.

The fact is the stage was faulty, and I place full blame on Scope productions for this.

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My brother and I were the other two front row guys who helped Jim sit up. It was completely dark but I know the top of those sub speakers were as slick as ice, especially with the boots that Jim wears. His leg easily could have slipped through the gap (about 1 foot) between the stage and the speakers. We met Jim and Carl in Kansas City and they were so nice to us, they gave us hugs and talked to us like we were their buddies. My heart goes out to Jim and the guys, I hope he's okay and I hope everyone in Chicago gets to see them melt some faces. That shit about Jim being pissed off makes me sick, he fell hard and the rest of the band had sincere scared looks on their faces. Peace and Love to all.

[hood16]

This is so horrible to hear,  I just hope Jim is okay and makes a full speedy recovery so he can go back to melting our faces on a nightly basis again.  My thoughts are with you.

[avatar_ic]

~ These guys just posted a story on it. Um, I was a source, so...

http://corridorbuzz.com/articles/my_morning_jacket_singer_injured_in_concert_fall.htm

[capt. scotty]

~ These guys just posted a story on it. Um, I was a source, so...

http://corridorbuzz.com/articles/my_morning_jacket_singer_injured_in_concert_fall.htm

Is that a high school paper's blogger or something?

"I thought someone got a free guitar"

"7 songs were played, mostly from Evil Urges"

Really? I only remember Touch Me, Part 1 and Evil Urges being off the last record, but maybe I missed the Bermuda Highway secret track

Sorry, Im still burning off some steam this show got cut short  :(

[Elizanne33]

This is terrible, poor guy! Falls can sometimes be worse than one realizes initially. It's probably best that he went to the hospital. I hope he heals quickly. This band cares a great deal about their performances and the fan experience at their shows, so I'm sure they all feel badly that the show was cancelled. At least the crowd got a few songs in though.

[masterplanjohn]

Heres the setlist as requested. For those who weren't at the show I'll make where it ended.

1. Bermuda Hwy
2. At Dawn
3. Golden
4. It Beats 4 U
5. Evil Urges
6. Touch Me Pt. 1
7. Off The Record <-------Jim falls at very end of a WICKED outro
----SHOW CANCELED----
8. Wonderful Man
9. Im Amazed
10. Lowdown
11. I Will Sing
12. Sec Walkin
13. Two Halves
14. Laylow
15. Gideon
16. Librarian (!!!!)
17. Dondante (!!!!)
18. Smokin from Shootin
19. Touch Me Pt. 2

ENCORES
20. Wordless Chorus
21. Highly Suspicious
22. Run Thru (!!!!)
23. Anytime
24. One Big Holiday


Damnit. One of the better setlists I've seen. Was hoping for a Cobra or a Phone Went West but its hard to be disappointed by this one. Maybe the Chi-city folks will get one this good.  Capt Headdy (sp), agree with your points. I certainly had no motivation to look behind me, and I have no doubts that the people back there suck at life.

[Ethel Bethel]

That's just too bad. I sincerely hope and pray that he's okay. Peace and love to the best performer on the planet.

[DaFunkyPrecedent]

So Rock Star!!!!! Love it yet am also concerned at the same time.  

Best wishes Jim! We'll support whatever you guys choose to do.  

[TEO]

Good vibes and thoughts go out to JJ.......

[aMillionDreams]

Best wishes to Jim. I hope he's alright.

When Zappa fell off stage it seriously altered his career.  When Ryan Adams did it he ended up kicking drugs and doing the best tour and album he's ever done, IMO.

I hope it's his leg and not head. But with multiple reports that he jogged off stage it seems unlikely.

[weeniebeenie]

Get well Jim. Hope you're okay.

[EvilGirl]

Poor Jim!  Hope he makes a good recovery and is not too badly injured.

[TheBigChicken]

Get Well Soon JJ ! :-/

[haggardphunk]

i too was at the show.  he DID NOT fall off the stage.  he tripped on some cords and just fell.  i am in an all out angry mood because of this cancellation.  this band is lucky im givng them 2 more chances in chicago.  this was not my 1st show but its the first time ive ever seen shit like this.  wow.  i have a copy of the setlist here and it was going to be one helluva show.  salacious d, we have to meet in chicago and ill give ya the lowdown on what happened

[jrod00]

Best wishes to Jim. I hope he's alright.

When Zappa fell off stage it seriously altered his career.  When Ryan Adams did it he ended up kicking drugs and doing the best tour and album he's ever done, IMO.

I hope it's his leg and not head. But with multiple reports that he jogged off stage it seems unlikely.

Just a point of clarification: Ryan Adams didn't kick drugs as a result of the wrist break; that didn't happen until about 3 years later but I would agree with his best tour following that ordeal.  

[jrod00]

i too was at the show.  he DID NOT fall off the stage.  he tripped on some cords and just fell.  i am in an all out angry mood because of this cancellation.  this band is lucky im givng them 2 more chances in chicago.  this was not my 1st show but its the first time ive ever seen shit like this.  wow.  i have a copy of the setlist here and it was going to be one helluva show.  salacious d, we have to meet in chicago and ill give ya the lowdown on what happened

Are you serious?  Nice sense of entitlement you have there.  Also, can it be possible that myriad eye-witnesses are wrong about him falling off the stage and you're correct?  What about the people who actually helped him after he fell???

[ultravisitor]

this band is lucky im givng them 2 more chances in chicago.

I think you're lucky you've even gotten to see them at all.  Some people haven't.

Get over yourself.

[megalicious]

it makes me sad to hear this.

jim, get well soon! we're all sending best wishes and good vibes your way. take care.