4.23.2010 chastain park, atlanta ga

Fleat · Apr 25, 2010, 07:48 PM

QuoteSo how much shorter was the Atlanta show from the normal MMJ show? It was my first, and it was fantastic. They just never come to Charlotte, so we broke down and went to Atlanta... very glad we did.

I think they usually play about 7-8 more songs. Would have preferred a longer set, but it was still a great show.

Robbman · Apr 25, 2010, 07:52 PM

Strange that they started so late if they had an 11pm curfew. Being that Chastain is in the middle of this neighborhood, I wonder if they have any rules about when the music can start? Interesting.

I don't feel slighted.. great show.

FiddleCastro · Apr 25, 2010, 07:56 PM

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QuoteWhat was the instrument Jim James brought out for Smokin' from Shootin'? (I think that was the song). It was some kind of handheld keyboard-like thing.

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Laser Harp

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I will forever refer to it as a Laser Harp from now on
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C'mon, people! Show some respect for the Omnichord. I am not changing my website to johnnYYac's Laser Harp Ramblings. That's not... hey, you know what? That ain't half bad. Hmmmmmmmmmm.

I just thought I'd throw some fun out there since for one, I'm an ass, and for two, new tour = new people asking the age old question: WTF was Yim playing?

NP. Did you see my new quote under my icon?

Viva Laser Harp!

el_chode · Apr 25, 2010, 08:30 PM

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QuoteWhat was the instrument Jim James brought out for Smokin' from Shootin'? (I think that was the song). It was some kind of handheld keyboard-like thing.

Anyone know?

Laser Harp

Hahahahaaha
I will forever refer to it as a Laser Harp from now on
:D

C'mon, people! Show some respect for the Omnichord. I am not changing my website to johnnYYac's Laser Harp Ramblings. That's not... hey, you know what? That ain't half bad. Hmmmmmmmmmm.

I just thought I'd throw some fun out there since for one, I'm an ass, and for two, new tour = new people asking the age old question: WTF was Yim playing?

NP. Did you see my new quote under my icon?

Viva Laser Harp!

The Laser Harp is Dead! Long Live the Laser Harp!

br00ke · Apr 26, 2010, 11:17 AM

back to the rain and gloom in NYC after a wonderful weekend in the South. i had a great time at the show .. i absolutely loved it but was definitely left wanting more with the early curfew. the overall crowd was a bit of a bummer as there definitely seemed to be mostly casual fans / "oh it's nice outside let's go see this band i heard about" .. alot of talking and not paying the least bit of attention to the show. the group in front of us scarcely looked at the stage. i was with bug and we were dancing machines .. we got alot of "omg look at those crazy girls" kind of looks but hello people, it's a concert ... shake your ass!!

and while it was a gorgeous day out and i looove being outside, i definitely prefer seeing the boys inside .. better sound and all around vibe.

el_chode · Apr 26, 2010, 11:26 AM

Quoteback to the rain and gloom in NYC after a wonderful weekend in the South. i had a great time at the show .. i absolutely loved it but was definitely left wanting more with the early curfew. the overall crowd was a bit of a bummer as there definitely seemed to be mostly casual fans / "oh it's nice outside let's go see this band i heard about" .. alot of talking and not paying the least bit of attention to the show. the group in front of us scarcely looked at the stage. i was with bug and we were dancing machines .. we got alot of "omg look at those crazy girls" kind of looks but hello people, it's a concert ... shake your ass!!

and while it was a gorgeous day out and i looove being outside, i definitely prefer seeing the boys inside .. better sound and all around vibe.

How much of this is "curfew" and how much of that is "stagehand unions being off at 11" or whatever their bedtime is?

Without getting political about it, I have to say that when I was 18 I payed much less money for a lot more concerts that went way later than 11 pm. I also wore an onion on my belt and yelled at the clouds a lot.

Robbman · Apr 26, 2010, 11:30 AM

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How much of this is "curfew" and how much of that is "stagehand unions being off at 11" or whatever their bedtime is?

Without getting political about it, I have to say that when I was 18 I payed much less money for a lot more concerts that went way later than 11 pm. I also wore an onion on my belt and yelled at the clouds a lot.

I'm pretty sure the curfew at Chastain is strict because it is in the middle of a heavy residential area. Most concerts I go to, the opener comes out at 7, and the main act between 8 and 8:30 so they can play a 2.5 hour set and be out by 11pm. I was wondering why they didn't move the show start time up for this show?

Jon T. · Apr 26, 2010, 11:43 AM

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How much of this is "curfew" and how much of that is "stagehand unions being off at 11" or whatever their bedtime is?

Without getting political about it, I have to say that when I was 18 I payed much less money for a lot more concerts that went way later than 11 pm. I also wore an onion on my belt and yelled at the clouds a lot.

I'm pretty sure the curfew at Chastain is strict because it is in the middle of a heavy residential area. Most concerts I go to, the opener comes out at 7, and the main act between 8 and 8:30 so they can play a 2.5 hour set and be out by 11pm. I was wondering why they didn't move the show start time up for this show?

There were some pretty swanky homes over there. I imagine there is some kind of noise oridnance. I have heard that very few bands have played past and paid the fine. I was hoping this was going to be the case but I knew in the back of my mind that the fellas have too much class to blatantly disrepect the "rules".

mahg33ta · Apr 26, 2010, 11:52 AM

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I'm pretty sure the curfew at Chastain is strict because it is in the middle of a heavy residential area. Most concerts I go to, the opener comes out at 7, and the main act between 8 and 8:30 so they can play a 2.5 hour set and be out by 11pm. I was wondering why they didn't move the show start time up for this show?

Good question. Plenty of shows have 7 pm start for the opener?!

ALady · Apr 26, 2010, 02:25 PM

Quoteback to the rain and gloom in NYC after a wonderful weekend in the South. i had a great time at the show .. i absolutely loved it but was definitely left wanting more with the early curfew. the overall crowd was a bit of a bummer as there definitely seemed to be mostly casual fans / "oh it's nice outside let's go see this band i heard about" .. alot of talking and not paying the least bit of attention to the show. the group in front of us scarcely looked at the stage. i was with bug and we were dancing machines .. we got alot of "omg look at those crazy girls" kind of looks but hello people, it's a concert ... shake your ass!!

Heck yeah girl, yay for dancing! Something about that music...just makes ya move! :D

Fleat · Apr 26, 2010, 06:48 PM

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How much of this is "curfew" and how much of that is "stagehand unions being off at 11" or whatever their bedtime is?

Without getting political about it, I have to say that when I was 18 I payed much less money for a lot more concerts that went way later than 11 pm. I also wore an onion on my belt and yelled at the clouds a lot.

I'm pretty sure the curfew at Chastain is strict because it is in the middle of a heavy residential area. Most concerts I go to, the opener comes out at 7, and the main act between 8 and 8:30 so they can play a 2.5 hour set and be out by 11pm. I was wondering why they didn't move the show start time up for this show?

There were some pretty swanky homes over there. I imagine there is some kind of noise oridnance. I have heard that very few bands have played past and paid the fine. I was hoping this was going to be the case but I knew in the back of my mind that the fellas have too much class to blatantly disrepect the "rules".

There is a noise ordinance, and most Chastain shows do start a little earlier. There is also a noise level limit. Bands will pay a small fine if they exceed, which I suspect MMJ did. It's like $5k for a first offense.

Robbman · Apr 26, 2010, 07:29 PM

They should play the new amphitheater in Alpharetta. It's in the middle of a commercial area, so no residential complaints. I was at a show last and the opening band went on at 8pm, headliner band played until midnight.

dcdub · Apr 26, 2010, 07:37 PM

QuoteWas near that fire as well. When they turned on those ground lights we noticed it started smoking and then poof, fire!

Thanks to those couple guys who tried to put it out before the extinguisher came because that could've gotten ugly quick.

But holy $hit! What a show last night!! Thanks to Tayor Caine for getting these shows on Archive in record time. Been listening to it all day getting chills. And I think I've developed a [highlight]non-sexual man crush[/highlight] on Jim James.

Can't wait for next time!

Wait, wait, wait. Back up. Non-sexual? What are you, gay or something?

armadison · Apr 27, 2010, 09:23 PM

Love Dogg · Apr 29, 2010, 11:13 AM

QuoteChange of plans. We r leaving ATL for st aug. Last chance at a small crowd. WOOOOOohoooooo. That was my wife's idea. I'm speechless.

She's pretty AND smart!! ;)

Love Dogg · Apr 29, 2010, 11:18 AM

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QuoteWhat was the instrument Jim James brought out for Smokin' from Shootin'? (I think that was the song). It was some kind of handheld keyboard-like thing.

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Laser Harp

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Love Dogg · Apr 29, 2010, 11:26 AM

Sorry for the post purge on here, but I'm listening to the show right now and had to read the whole thread before I posted something (isn't that how it's supposed to work?) about how awesome Jim's "scatting" was on Touch Me Pt 1! Does anyone else think that Jim scatting is the next logical step towards bliss? Okay, maybe not bliss, but he's just furthered himself as THE badest ass on the planet. Check it out when you get a chance. As far as I know, he's never scatted before.