MMJ @ Champlain Valley Lawn 8/20- Roll Call!

[TheLurker]

Well I had to FINALLY register instead of lurking for so long, in order to communicate the level of my experience this past Friday in Essex Junction VT.  A simple and sweet outdoor venue, however zero fun in the lots which only opened 1 hour before the gates.  Wife and I met tbd and her awesome crew, omnichord man JohnnyYac and other good folks.  Turns out tbd and I grew up knowing the same people.  I would say something like GO JERSEY but Snooky has pretty much ruined it already for everyone.

The band must have lost their shirts on this one, as hardly anyone was there.  All this meant was that we could easily get right up on the rail in front of Carl and fully rock out with the boys!  Now we've seen our share of epic MMJ shows, but never like this before!  It was totally surreal witnessing the onslaught happening right before our eyes... so close my iphone photos even turned out good... when does THAT ever happen?

So even though I only had a few beers in the beer garden, I had a two and a half hour out of body experience due to the intense sensory overload!  I almost passed out when the nearly full moon was visible up above Jim as he was divulging his heart and guts out into the mic.  You couldn't have dreamed up a better concert experience.  

Not to get into specifics (although I could all day), but you could tell they were rewarding the small crowd who put in the effort to get out for this one.  If the setlist doesn't prove it, let's all hope that someone was there taping, and that same someone will share the goods.  

Big hello to the forum crew and proud to leave my lurking days behind!  See you in Holyoke...

-Mike

[ynwa]

awesome. fucking. weekend.

lil sis & i had decided to make it a full weekend trip to VT.  got home a few hrs ago & i wanted to post a few pics but i'm having technical difficulties.  and, i'm very sleepy so it's not gonna happen today...

but, i will tease  :P

if you were there - you know we got a kick ass show.  and for those that were not there - just check the setlist & then factor in how fucking awesome mmj are live... i needn't say more.  but... honest man!!!  seriously!!!!!  :D  holy shit, holy shit, holy shit!!! (i may have been saying this out loud @ the show & for anyone around me, i apol-O-gize)

met & hung w/ the famous johnnYYac; trish & bob (3rd show w/ the dynamic duo) & ericw in the lot.  hung w/ some "lurkers" in the beer garden & then joey & his bright green shirt were in front of me @ the rail.  good, fun people!

so yeah, show - there are no words...

post show awesomeness???   why yes, there was.  i got one of patrick's drumsticks!!!  it was tossed into the small gathering of stragglers & took a couple deflections before landing right at my feet  :)

shortly after that, carl's setlist was tossed out & via a smidge of crowd calamity as well as being helped along by air currents - it too landed,  AT MY FEET, just on the other side of the barrier fence thingie   :) :)  (double rainbow!)

but before anyone calls me greedy, i gave the setlist to lil sis.  honestly, i did debate for a few seconds on which to keep.  but, see, a few yrs ago @ another show (bloc party) i caught a drumstick, ala robert deniro in awakenings (i kid you not), so i figured that a 2nd drumstick can't just be a mere coincidence.  right???  it's gotta be a sign.  there's something about me & drumsticks.  i'm not sure what it means yet, but i am going with it for now, quite happliy.

so, yeah, i mentioned above that lil sis & i had decided to make a full weekend out of the trip & thanks to a tip from trish we decided to check out a street fair in burlington on sat.  first thing that caught my attention was this band playing under a tent in the park.  they were really jazzy.  new orleans style jazz.  not as big or elaborate as PHJB but, of similar style & they said they're from NOLA too so...  anyway, i took vid but it's really shaky plus i'm having technical difficulties uploading to my laptop so, not now.

then, we walked around a bit & came upon a mom & pop record store on one of the side streets which just so happened to have a kick ASS poster (artwork by clinton reno) in the window advertising the mmj show.  of course there was the "BE RIGHT BACK" index card taped to the door, so, we waited.  and... i am now the proud owner of said poster!!!  so, ok, from a collector's point of view it's crap.  one of the employees has written "with grace potter and the nocturnals" with a sharpie rather largely on this poster.  but the dude sold it to me for $7 & i'm not really a collector by any means so, i'm a happy camper.

(seriously, wtf is happening this weekend & i mean that in such a good way)

we ended the day with a trip to the lincoln inn in attempt to procure a few of the aforementioned pint glasses (see previous posts) for ourselves, trish & bob.  but alas, the bartender said she hadn't seen one in quite some time.  oh well.  perhaps it was pushing it to think that this too would fall into place.

as far as i'm concerned - the stars aligned for me more than i possibly could ever have imagined in my wildest dreams this weekend.  i knew i loved vermont before.  i "attended" freshman year of college up that way & it was a great year & without meaning to sound corny, i truly felt at home up there that year.  so when when this show was announced i didn't really need any convincing to make the trip up.  and now, reflecting on the spoils of my weekend, i'm thinking i should seriously consider moving up there  :-?

that is all.  goodnight!



 

alsum, Liz!! glad you and sis had so much fun. sounds like VT suits you!

me too  :)  thanks, chica!

[tdb810]

Well I had to FINALLY register instead of lurking for so long, in order to communicate the level of my experience this past Friday in Essex Junction VT.  A simple and sweet outdoor venue, however zero fun in the lots which only opened 1 hour before the gates.  Wife and I met tbd and her awesome crew, omnichord man JohnnyYac and other good folks.  Turns out tbd and I grew up knowing the same people.  I would say something like GO JERSEY but Snooky has pretty much ruined it already for everyone.

The band must have lost their shirts on this one, as hardly anyone was there.  All this meant was that we could easily get right up on the rail in front of Carl and fully rock out with the boys!  Now we've seen our share of epic MMJ shows, but never like this before!  It was totally surreal witnessing the onslaught happening right before our eyes... so close my iphone photos even turned out good... when does THAT ever happen?

So even though I only had a few beers in the beer garden, I had a two and a half hour out of body experience due to the intense sensory overload!  I almost passed out when the nearly full moon was visible up above Jim as he was divulging his heart and guts out into the mic.  You couldn't have dreamed up a better concert experience.  

Not to get into specifics (although I could all day), but you could tell they were rewarding the small crowd who put in the effort to get out for this one.  If the setlist doesn't prove it, let's all hope that someone was there taping, and that same someone will share the goods.  

Big hello to the forum crew and proud to leave my lurking days behind!  See you in Holyoke...

-Mike

MIKE!!  I am so proud of youfor leaving your lurking days behind!

Hope you guys had a great time camping!  We were totally wiped out after that show - as always!  

 It was awesome to meet you guys!  And could you tell I was a little excited aboiut Luigi's....sorry if that was a little over the top....i'm just that kinda girl!  And it really is the BEST pizza around!

Welcome, and see you in Philly??

[tdb810]

So, real quick as I am working between MMJ gigs this week, but what an amazing show!  Only second to RCMH for me, but seriously an Honest Man was not expected although hoping for a P double W, the Honesty will suffice.  

Highlights were Grace, the location and vibes, band and fan energy, low attendance, heady medical strains, Steam, Honest and all the neat stuff like intro and outros.

The one lowlight...I was rocking out so hard to Gideon that I did some major damage to my left foot.  But, I stuck with it with no first aid whatsoever and stayed for the remainder of the show it was that good.  I wasn't about to yank my buddies out of the show just to babysit me.  So, on my way to the doctor for exam, wasn't going to pay emegency room rates.  But, I am thinking its a torn tendon (near my ankle, that extends to the toes) but not broken, we shall see.  Not that anyone cares, but I will keep you posted as I am dead set on attending Holyoke regardless of the injury.

Awesome setlist -- but always hope for a P double W as well!

Hope your injuries aren't too serious! I had a mild case of whiplash myself!  I had to hold onto my husband a couple of times for fear of crashing right through the gate  -- or landing on my ass!  What a fun fun nite!  

Have fun at Holyoke!  Will you be at Philly??

[jdbartender]

[quote author=6A6C776D76417A7171727B671E0 link=1274292635/0#7 date=1274319141]Definitely!!  Where has JD been? -- we will be up in their neck of the woods, so hoping they will show up!  That was super cool!
Also looking forward to meeting new friends who "get it" like we do ;)
Is little sis coming up??  [/quote]

;) Hey all!  Couldn't make the Vermont show, but I will be NYC for the ISM->Z-EU run.  We should do a pre-game in NYC!

[tdb810]

[quote author=6A6C776D76417A7171727B671E0 link=1274292635/0#7 date=1274319141]Definitely!!  Where has JD been? -- we will be up in their neck of the woods, so hoping they will show up!  That was super cool!
Also looking forward to meeting new friends who "get it" like we do ;)
Is little sis coming up??  

;) Hey all!  Couldn't make the Vermont show, but I will be NYC for the ISM->Z-EU run.  We should do a pre-game in NYC![/quote]


JD JD!! What's up??  Hope you are enjoying summer!  Are you a proud Papa yet??

Hope all is well, and we will surely do a pregame in NYC!

Take care!

[AMightyCaporal]

Rolling Back intro was such a tease!  I can't wait to hear the whole thing

[jdbartender]

[quote author=6A6C776D76417A7171727B671E0 link=1274292635/0#7 date=1274319141]Definitely!!  Where has JD been? -- we will be up in their neck of the woods, so hoping they will show up!  That was super cool!
Also looking forward to meeting new friends who "get it" like we do ;)
Is little sis coming up??  

;) Hey all!  Couldn't make the Vermont show, but I will be NYC for the ISM->Z-EU run.  We should do a pre-game in NYC!

JD JD!! What's up??  Hope you are enjoying summer!  Are you a proud Papa yet??

Hope all is well, and we will surely do a pregame in NYC!

Take care!

Yup... My son was born on August 11th...!   I got him a Phish onesie at the show in camden, and I am looking for a Jacket one if anyone knows where to get one  ;D

Super pumped up about the shows in NYC!  I am still high off from the MPP show, and I need another MMJ fix.

If there isn't a pregame already set up, let me know, and I will start looking around for a good bar near the terminal.  If we get enough heads, we can probably get a special or something.  Let me know!

Hope all is well and can't wait to see you all again!

Jd

[Monkeyboy]

So, real quick as I am working between MMJ gigs this week, but what an amazing show!  Only second to RCMH for me, but seriously an Honest Man was not expected although hoping for a P double W, the Honesty will suffice.  

Highlights were Grace, the location and vibes, band and fan energy, low attendance, heady medical strains, Steam, Honest and all the neat stuff like intro and outros.

The one lowlight...I was rocking out so hard to Gideon that I did some major damage to my left foot.  But, I stuck with it with no first aid whatsoever and stayed for the remainder of the show it was that good.  I wasn't about to yank my buddies out of the show just to babysit me.  So, on my way to the doctor for exam, wasn't going to pay emegency room rates.  But, I am thinking its a torn tendon (near my ankle, that extends to the toes) but not broken, we shall see.  Not that anyone cares, but I will keep you posted as I am dead set on attending Holyoke regardless of the injury.

Awesome setlist -- but always hope for a P double W as well!

Hope your injuries aren't too serious! I had a mild case of whiplash myself!  I had to hold onto my husband a couple of times for fear of crashing right through the gate  -- or landing on my ass!  What a fun fun nite!  

Have fun at Holyoke!  Will you be at Philly??

Wished I could've met ya tdb810!  I met Johnny and he said you were around.  We were standing 5th row in front of Jim, so prolly right next to each other!  [highlight]So, its official, I have a broken foot![/highlight]  Now, what to do about holyoke?  I get some sort of cast tomorrow before the show but I am dying to go and sit in a chair.  Two things, its a 2 hour drive and my buddy is on the fence due to family emergency.  Should I go or not?  Regardles I have 3 tix that I will eat if I don't go.  If anybody really wants to go, let me know, we can figure something out.  

P double Dub next time!

[tdb810]

[highlight]Broken foot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![/highlight]  Holy cow !  That stinks, and I am wishing you a speedy recovery! I can totally understand how that can happen at a show like Friday nite though -- I swear, I can't believe I didn't have any major self-inflicted injuries.  

As for the Holyoke show...See how you do with the cast, and see how you are feeling...dont know anything at all about the venue.  Maybe if you post something up on that thread, they will have some sage words of advice.  

Take care, and did you see the videos that lil sis posted??? awesomeness

[ynwa]

monkeyboy - sounds like you did do some hard core rocking out!  nice job!!!  and i mean that in the best way possible.  sorry about the extent of your injury but i agree w/ trish - see how the cast feels.

also, i work in a physical therapy office (reception, so i'm not licensed or anything, but i do pay attention...) & with broken bones - weight bearing activities promote healing  ;)  you'd have been worse off w/ ligament damage.

good luck & maybe call the venue to see if they have a handicapped section.  you might qualify w/ a cast...

[tdb810]

monkeyboy - sounds like you did do some hard core rocking out!  nice job!!!  and i mean that in the best way possible.  sorry about the extent of your injury but i agree w/ trish - see how the cast feels.

also, i work in a physical therapy office (reception, so i'm not licensed or anything, but i do pay attention...) & with broken bones - weight bearing activities promote healing  ;)  you'd have been worse off w/ ligament damage.

[highlight]good luck & maybe call the venue to see if they have a handicapped section.  you might qualify w/ a cast...

[/highlight]

Brilliant!!!!!!

[Monkeyboy]

[highlight]Broken foot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![/highlight]  Holy cow !  That stinks, and I am wishing you a speedy recovery! I can totally understand how that can happen at a show like Friday nite though -- I swear, I can't believe I didn't have any major self-inflicted injuries.  

As for the Holyoke show...See how you do with the cast, and see how you are feeling...dont know anything at all about the venue.  Maybe if you post something up on that thread, they will have some sage words of advice.  

Take care, and did you see the videos that lil sis posted??? awesomeness

TDB, thanks for the kind words, we shall see.  Taking it day to day but will know tomorrow after the podiatrist appt.  The show is a last minute decision for sure.  

No, didn't catch the vids.  Donde esta? Youtube?  I need to relive it!

[Monkeyboy]

monkeyboy - sounds like you did do some hard core rocking out!  nice job!!!  and i mean that in the best way possible.  sorry about the extent of your injury but i agree w/ trish - see how the cast feels.

also, i work in a physical therapy office (reception, so i'm not licensed or anything, but i do pay attention...) & with broken bones - weight bearing activities promote healing  ;)  you'd have been worse off w/ ligament damage.

good luck & maybe call the venue to see if they have a handicapped section.  you might qualify w/ a cast...

Yeah, that's a great idea thanks for the advice ynwa.  I hope its only a break and not ligament damage in addition, I will find out tomorrow for sure.  The x-ray was positive though.  So, you say putting weight on it will help?  My doc said take all the weight off and use only crutches?  What the hell does he know?  Damn doctors...

So, if they do have a handicap section, I am gonna get YY to sign my cast, kidding!

[lil sis]

Take care, and did you see the videos that lil sis posted??? awesomeness

No, didn't catch the vids.  Donde esta? Youtube?  I need to relive it!

Right here http://www.mymorningjacket.com/cgi-bin/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1282522459 page 2

[ynwa]

monkeyboy - sounds like you did do some hard core rocking out!  nice job!!!  and i mean that in the best way possible.  sorry about the extent of your injury but i agree w/ trish - see how the cast feels.

also, i work in a physical therapy office (reception, so i'm not licensed or anything, but i do pay attention...) & with broken bones - weight bearing activities promote healing  ;)  you'd have been worse off w/ ligament damage.

good luck & maybe call the venue to see if they have a handicapped section.  you might qualify w/ a cast...

Yeah, that's a great idea thanks for the advice ynwa.  I hope its only a break and not ligament damage in addition, I will find out tomorrow for sure.  The x-ray was positive though.  So, you say putting weight on it will help?  My doc said take all the weight off and use only crutches?  What the hell does he know?  Damn doctors...

So, if they do have a handicap section, I am gonna get YY to sign my cast, kidding!

are you kidding me, DEF get jim to sign your cast!

maybe the non weight-bearing order is just til they rule out ligament damage...  it will mostly depend on what you actually did & also how conservative your foot doc is.  but in general, bone breaks do heal faster with weight-bearing activity.  usually, they want you walking asap.  unless you really effed yourself up that is.  

be direct, tell them what your plans are/were up til this injury.  i'm sure they will tell you what you really should and should not do.  hey, this is what they get paid the big bucks for, might as well pick their brain while you're there.  (plus i think it gives them an ego trip  ::))

best of luck!

[Monkeyboy]

Take care, and did you see the videos that lil sis posted??? awesomeness

No, didn't catch the vids.  Donde esta? Youtube?  I need to relive it!

Right here http://www.mymorningjacket.com/cgi-bin/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1282522459 page 2

Thanks lilsis, those ARE awesome!  I am so glad I didn't have to listen to that guy screaming the lyrics, all I heard was Yimmy.  No offense, if that's one of your buds.  Thanks for the link tho.

[lil sis]

Take care, and did you see the videos that lil sis posted??? awesomeness

No, didn't catch the vids.  Donde esta? Youtube?  I need to relive it!

Right here http://www.mymorningjacket.com/cgi-bin/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1282522459 page 2

Thanks lilsis, those ARE awesome!  I am so glad I didn't have to listen to that guy screaming the lyrics, all I heard was Yimmy.  No offense, if that's one of your buds.  Thanks for the link tho.

None taken.  I apologized in advance for the irritatating/tone deaf guy that was screaming behind me.  Def not my friend. Glad you enjoyed.  Feel better!  ;)

[Monkeyboy]

monkeyboy - sounds like you did do some hard core rocking out!  nice job!!!  and i mean that in the best way possible.  sorry about the extent of your injury but i agree w/ trish - see how the cast feels.

also, i work in a physical therapy office (reception, so i'm not licensed or anything, but i do pay attention...) & with broken bones - weight bearing activities promote healing  ;)  you'd have been worse off w/ ligament damage.

good luck & maybe call the venue to see if they have a handicapped section.  you might qualify w/ a cast...

Yeah, that's a great idea thanks for the advice ynwa.  I hope its only a break and not ligament damage in addition, I will find out tomorrow for sure.  The x-ray was positive though.  So, you say putting weight on it will help?  My doc said take all the weight off and use only crutches?  What the hell does he know?  Damn doctors...

So, if they do have a handicap section, I am gonna get YY to sign my cast, kidding!

are you kidding me, DEF get jim to sign your cast!

maybe the non weight-bearing order is just til they rule out ligament damage...  it will mostly depend on what you actually did & also how conservative your foot doc is.  but in general, bone breaks do heal faster with weight-bearing activity.  usually, they want you walking asap.  unless you really effed yourself up that is.  

be direct, tell them what your plans are/were up til this injury.  i'm sure they will tell you what you really should and should not do.  hey, this is what they get paid the big bucks for, might as well pick their brain while you're there.  (plus i think it gives them an ego trip  ::))

best of luck!

Well, I hope its just a little break and nothing big.  I am moving in 6 weeks so the timing couldn't be worse.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, I called and they have a handicap section!  Hopefully thats where I can be found, I highly doubt its up front.  They said they have golf carts to shuttle handicap people back and forth to the lots.  Its 3/4 mile to the stage from parking!

[ynwa]

excellent!  glad this is working out for you!  it'd be a real bummer to miss the show.  ENJOY!!!!