yim at the rud!! october 1st

manicfanatic · Oct 02, 2009, 11:22 AM

What a great time last nite online listening to the show. For those who were actually there, I am so JEALOUS!! Glad you had a great time. It was great talking to everyone online. Thanks to Madbastard and the Rud for taking care of us webwise. The MOF shows are going to be unbelievable!! Can't wait for Nov 9th in Philly!!

mjkoehler · Oct 02, 2009, 11:43 AM

Ha. It wore me out. That or it was the evil, piercing glare i was getting from across the room for throwing headphones on the sec the movie came on.

Kory · Oct 02, 2009, 11:50 AM

That's the second time I heard Magic Marker live, what I've called "ordinary" for two years. I think everyone thought it was an Aaron Todavich song but I believe it's just about him; Jim was on the verge of tears through the song and even sniffled in the mic a bit. I love the emotion it brings...

Sticky Icky Green Stuff · Oct 02, 2009, 12:12 PM

can somebody post the link for where to donate to the rud? I promised madbastard I'd throw him some loot and can't find where to donate.

rmpotsy · Oct 02, 2009, 12:34 PM

you can donate at motherlodge.com i think

Love Dogg · Oct 02, 2009, 12:40 PM

Truly amazing!

Instead of a pocket-square (handkerchief), Jim had a little stuffed owl peeking out of his brown suit. It was sweet. Jim looked great too. I thought he maybe lost a few lbs since I saw him in June. Not that he needed to. He's definitely ready for the MOF tour and I really hope he embraces his solo excellence.

Congratulations to Kory for being #1 in line! I don't think I've been #1 in any line (mug shots don't count), so I think it's super cool. Dylan and I arrived soon after for the #2 & #3 spots...and watched the line build behind us. Goose was just behind us so we had a little party for the 3+ hours we waited.

In that time, we ate cookies (yumm---mu'fuckin'---me), laid down some basic guidelines for the Monsters of Folk Drinking Game (maybe that was just me), and learned several ways how NOT to start a lawn mower. It was a nice wait, actually because we had some music playing, a great bush to pee behind, good conversation, and even the 39 drops of rain that fell weren't bad.

Dylan and I had a WWJJD moment and lent our hand to a couple of folks whose plans conflicted with the show's ticket policy. I drank some good beer. Then when the headache kicked in, drank some good ice water! Then just a little more beer. Saw John Gage, Bridgid Kaelin, Steve Cooley, AM Sunday and chef Timothy Tucker do some artistic cross-over (TT prepared a meal and desert while AM Sunday interpreted it musically)...all from the front row. Then the auction starts...and due to apparent boredom, it was briefly interrupted because the Internet wanted Toby to talk to his girlfriend. :) **Insert story here**

And low and behold, Jim James walked right out and performed 11 beautiful songs, four and a half feet in front of me. I was so nervous. It was somewhat emotional to see him up there...with no Carl...no band...no Monsters...no trannies...no duets...no "Nobody"...nobody but him. To see him give himself to each song is what gives the songs life. He wasn't just there to perform...he was there to breathe life into all of us who need it. It must be exhausting. I know it is for me...and I'm one of many...and on the receiving end. It still amazes me that he is able to create so much sonicity with just a guitar, his voice and a polyester suit.

Long live Jim James! Long live Jim James! Long live Jim James and his amazing Technicolor dream sequences!

PS- The peeps at home, watching on the World Wide Web were a big hit too. There was a lot of traffic and the guy who was moderating said you guys were the best...staying active and open and being super cool...even the foul-mouthed one(s). Thanks for the interview...I hope I wasn't too big of a dork...well, I don't mind being a dork, I just don't want to seem like a hillbilly dork. :-/

Sticky Icky Green Stuff · Oct 02, 2009, 12:53 PM

alright cool, thanks

AMightyCaporal · Oct 02, 2009, 01:03 PM

great recap tob...er i mean love dogg! We on the internet got a big kick outa your "visit". The show was fantastic- I hope to be in your shoes one day for a show

Sticky Icky Green Stuff · Oct 02, 2009, 01:19 PM

it was so fuckin hilarious when bastard took off and brought you back hahaha. we tried to get some Jim face time but that never happened. we even tried to get Kory and the others. so fun last night. it was cool that everyone had such a great time. very envious of you guys being so close, that would have been insane.

awesome night last night. I wasn't even there and I'm still kind of blown away at how fun and awesome it was. YY, MMJ, and their fans aint nothin to fuck with. ya heard meh?

Kory · Oct 02, 2009, 01:37 PM

a quick shot... I'll get more up later...

Love Dogg · Oct 02, 2009, 01:40 PM

Awesome, Kory!! Thanks.

NoVa_NoLa · Oct 02, 2009, 01:50 PM

Wow...was jealous reading all the first-hand accounts of the show
and now this awesome pic, too? >:( ;)

Glad that y'all were able to go and thanks for the reviews!! :)

danz · Oct 02, 2009, 02:04 PM

livin vicariously!

goose · Oct 02, 2009, 02:06 PM

Kory the pic is unbelievable!

Also,

since I missed this thread, I would like to say:

1. I want to be close to the front, but I know Dylan will be up there.
2. I 'm sure we will have some douchebags in the audience. even though we all love MMJ, they always seem to show up. ;)
3. I really hope some f***ing nazi isn't there telling me what to do and ruining the vibes.
4. I cannot believe I'm going to see Jim live

After Effects
a. I was close to the front, but Kory won
b. Douchebags did show! See I told ya! :P
c. There was a nazi, but we left her in the dust! Cha!
d. Holy Shit, I can't believe Jim sat played 3 feet in front of me! And to end it with his Master's Voice made my year! I love that song!

AMightyCaporal · Oct 02, 2009, 02:08 PM

fantastic picture kory! what kind of camera were you using?

pawpaw · Oct 02, 2009, 02:18 PM

Damn, that's a sharp suit! 8-)

Can't wait to hear the recording... :)

wharf rat · Oct 02, 2009, 02:18 PM

Wow! I have had so little time these past several months that my time on here has been very miniscule. So miniscule that today is the first I heard about this! Can't believe I missed the webcast and all, but very glad to hear that many of you got to see Jim up close and personal. Cheers to all who saw him live and on the webcast! I'll continue to be sad for several days....

Penny Lane · Oct 02, 2009, 02:29 PM

i love the owl!

Ghosts_on_TV · Oct 02, 2009, 02:48 PM

I have to say that last night was probably the most enjoyable time I've ever spent on the internet. So fun! Also, great pic Kory! 8-)

Kory · Oct 02, 2009, 02:50 PM

Nikon D700 and a 50 1.8 lens wide open...
much of the set was with one red light shining on Jim and that's hell for a photographer but it makes awesome light to match Jim's tone.

yim at the rud!! october 1st

mjkoehler