Q for Moderator: Merriweather Start Time

mahg33ta · Apr 26, 2010, 01:09 PM

I list this as question to the moderator as he/she chimed in already re: Merriweather (thank you for the info, BTW) This is to them, or the band if they are reading (lol), or anyone else with actual knowledge of the situation.

Why not move the start time to 7 pm, get MMJ on stage at 8 pm, and still do the full show?
I realize to the band perhaps this is just one more show – what's 30 mins when you have a show the next day and one the day before – but to those of us there – it's a big deal to commit our time and money to the band we love – it happens rarely!! (for most of us!!)

To quote a man I hold in very high regard: "There's still time .... For you ... to change your mind ...." Let's do it – seriously ! Thousands of fans will be happy.

Lastly, if there is a real logistical reason why it can't be done, that would be helpful to know too – easier to stomach than just "lack of foresight in planning".

This is my last ditch effort – then I'll let it drop – promise !! It makes me sick to be pumping out less than 100% positive vibes.... but the start time seems so... unnecessary!

harryhoudini · Apr 26, 2010, 01:14 PM

just to carry over the discussion from the mpp thread, i'll re-hash what i said there.

although a 8pm start would be phenomonal as it would allow for 3 hours of music, a 9pm start seems pretty unnecessary. as a veteran concert goer it seems strange to open the doors a 6:30 and not have the opener on for an hour and a half, and not have the band on for 2 and a half hours. thats longer than the set will be!

hopefully someone can provide insight into why they can't hit the stage between 8pm and 8:30pm.

D. Sinclair · Apr 26, 2010, 04:21 PM

From what I understand, these are the rules of MPP. I'm sure the guys will give it all they've got in the two hours they have.

Sorry - I thought I was helping by answering!

I do believe they moved the doors as early as they could.

mahg33ta · Apr 26, 2010, 05:25 PM

QuoteFrom what I understand, these are the rules of MPP. I'm sure the guys will give it all they've got in the two hours they have.

Sorry - I thought I was helping by answering!

I do believe they moved the doors as early as they could.

Thanks for the quick reply - it is appreciated. I am sure the 11 pm is the rule of MPP.

About the start time, I have no knowledge of that. I am not a concert promoter, manager, venue operator, etc.... I do know Phish set doors time for 5:30 pm at MPP next month and announced on their website that concert will start at 7 pm so they can do two full sets. But, no idea how these things work. If you say MJJ moved the doors as early as they could, that's good to know!

I tried, right? Change only comes through continuous struggle, or something like that?

That the guys will give it all they have - I have NO DOUBT about that.

kydiddle · Apr 26, 2010, 10:36 PM

2 hours of MMJ is better than no MMJ at all.

mahg33ta · Apr 26, 2010, 10:38 PM

Agreed. I have put this behind me. Can't wait. Where's JohnnyYac when you need him to set up a timer countdown?

kydiddle · Apr 26, 2010, 10:40 PM

I try to remain positive, but it is hard when MMJ fans would willingly rock out to a 10 hour show. ;)

johnnYYac · Apr 26, 2010, 10:48 PM

QuoteAgreed. I have put this behind me. Can't wait. Where's JohnnyYac when you need him to set up a timer countdown?

Countdown To My Morning Jacket at MPP

Sticky Icky Green Stuff · Apr 26, 2010, 11:05 PM

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QuoteAgreed. I have put this behind me. Can't wait. Where's JohnnyYac when you need him to set up a timer countdown?

Countdown To My Morning Jacket at MPP

dude, the concert is in 4days and 20hours...

FiddleCastro · Apr 26, 2010, 11:38 PM

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QuoteAgreed. I have put this behind me. Can't wait. Where's JohnnyYac when you need him to set up a timer countdown?

Countdown To My Morning Jacket at MPP

dude, the concert is in 4days and 20hours...

*celebrates* :D

harryhoudini · Apr 28, 2010, 01:42 PM

you know what would be nice, if they didn't do an encore and played straight through.

i've been to two shows where that happened. the first was REM last year at jones beach, there was a horrific t-storm and we had to clear the venue b/c it was hit by lightning. the show went off an hour late (started at 10:15) so they skipped the encore to get more music in.

second time was a mike doughty show, but he does that fairly regularly. before his last song he told the audience he was going to play a few extra chords and say "good night, thanks for coming out" and everyone was to cheer really loudly. the band would then turn around and people would keep cheering, then they'd turn back around and he'd thank everyone again for coming out and that they could probably play a few more songs.

anyway, if the band knows we are bummed about this and want to show some sympathy towards us, this would be a cool gesture of gratitude.

capt. scotty · Apr 28, 2010, 02:47 PM

Quoteyou know what would be nice, if they didn't do an encore and played straight through.

i've been to two shows where that happened. the first was REM last year at jones beach, there was a horrific t-storm and we had to clear the venue b/c it was hit by lightning. the show went off an hour late (started at 10:15) so they skipped the encore to get more music in.

second time was a mike doughty show, but he does that fairly regularly. before his last song he told the audience he was going to play a few extra chords and say "good night, thanks for coming out" and everyone was to cheer really loudly. the band would then turn around and people would keep cheering, then they'd turn back around and he'd thank everyone again for coming out and that they could probably play a few more songs.

anyway, if the band knows we are bummed about this and want to show some sympathy towards us, this would be a cool gesture of gratitude.

Yeah, but most bands are only off stage for 2 minutes tops before coming back out for an encore, so I doubt that changes anything. Its not like theyre taking a set break

harryhoudini · Apr 28, 2010, 02:53 PM

i think its the difference of one not long song, but yeah i agree its not much. it would be more the gesture.

mahg33ta · Apr 28, 2010, 03:05 PM

While I agree it's mostly the gesture, I'd take one more song!

Or how about figure out a way to get PHJB off stage and MMJ on stage without a long break? Start the concert at 8 and keep the music flowin' until 11 straight.

FiddleCastro · Apr 28, 2010, 03:20 PM

QuoteWhile I agree it's mostly the gesture, I'd take one more song!

Or how about figure out a way to get PHJB off stage and MMJ on stage without a long break? Start the concert at 8 and keep the music flowin' until 11 straight.

just a nice long Preservation & MMJ show! instead of a preservation show and a MMJ show... :D :D :D

Dodobird · Apr 28, 2010, 03:33 PM

Hopefully someone from band management reads this Forum and understands our concerns.

FiddleCastro · Apr 28, 2010, 03:34 PM

They only played 2 hours last night, so I'm not expecting much in the way of a Merriweather Revolution, but i'll be damned if we don't try! 8-)

harryhoudini · Apr 28, 2010, 04:36 PM

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QuoteWhile I agree it's mostly the gesture, I'd take one more song!

Or how about figure out a way to get PHJB off stage and MMJ on stage without a long break? Start the concert at 8 and keep the music flowin' until 11 straight.

just a nice long Preservation & MMJ show! instead of a preservation show and a MMJ show... :D :D :D

that would be awesome. i also like the Merriweather Revolution tagline. do i smell t-shirt slogan?

manicfanatic · Apr 28, 2010, 04:55 PM

Would be nice, but I doubt it. Let's just hope that they decide to do the best setlist of the tour because of all the die-hard forum members in the audience. ;D ;D ;D

harryhoudini · Apr 29, 2010, 10:21 AM

QuoteWould be nice, but I doubt it. Let's just hope that they decide to do the best setlist of the tour because of all the die-hard forum members in the audience. ;D ;D ;D

from the looks of the recent shows, they are gearing up to pull out all the stops. praying for a steam engine and his masters voice, two gems i have yet to catch live.