MMJ on Jimmy Fallon on October 13th!

[jlaw]

are tickets free for those late night shows? also, how did you get to sit up front?

[Bigsky]

I just watched the clip and it was pretty sweet. JJ and the boys sounds right on. I kind of wish The Roots were more involved...maybe some free-style lyrics or something... 8-)

[erchint]

Pretty cool, Fallon putting on the donkey mask at the end and dancing is priceless!

[tdb810]

Pretty cool, Fallon putting on the donkey mask at the end and dancing is priceless!

loved it!! So happy to see Fiddle up there reppin'!   where is brooke???  i didn't see her..but i will watch again and again and again...

[Penny Lane]

In the back, it looks like Bo has a midget in a Baby Bjorn!

good eye .. i just snarfed out loud  ;D ;D

what's a snarf?

[br00ke]

trish .. i didn't go. was feeling too beat down with the cold & last night was the 1st time in over a week that i had to myself. gotta get rested up for ramble >> T5  8-)

snarf: when one is eating and is provoked by something funny which causes them to laugh and expel said food out of nasal passages; may also come out of mouth. also applies to liquids.

also ..

[jones]

Thundercats, HHHOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

[marino13]

Okay, I'm going to be that guy and say that with their whole catalog to choose from, I wasn't thrilled with the song choice.  Wordless is not aging well for me and I would rather see a song with Jim on guitar where they bring the RAWK.  Also didn't think the Roots added much to enhance the song and the fact that Jim does that stage slide every time during that song at that point of the song is getting cheesy.  

[br00ke]

the fact that Jim does that stage slide every time during that song at that point of the song is getting cheesy.  

;D .. not that i necessarily agree b/c i love me a power slide, that said .. this morning i did wonder to myself "how many power slides will i see this month!?"

seeing 7 shows this month puts one in the spot of ... "i am so lucky to see all of this and i wouldn't dream of complaining, they can do no wrong" VS. "i am seeing them 7 times this month, i hope for alot of variety". but honestly .. we are gonna get variety out the ASSSSSS @ T5 .. no repeats and no complaints here. besides, i do love worldless chorus or pretty much any song that has JJ carrying on like an animal

[mahg33ta]

Okay, I'm going to be that guy and say that with their whole catalog to choose from, I wasn't thrilled with the song choice.  Wordless is not aging well for me and I would rather see a song with Jim on guitar where they bring the RAWK.  Also didn't think the Roots added much to enhance the song and the fact that Jim does that stage slide every time during that song at that point of the song is getting cheesy.  

I hear you to some extent, but think about this- what would you play?   With the constraints:
      * can't be over 4 mins or so
                * can't be too mellow / acoustic

The first one knocks out most of the rockers and the second knocks out many of the classics (at dawn, bermuda highway)- so I think there really isn't a huge amount to choose from.   Gideon is a great one but that's one they already played.

[marino13]

Okay, I'm going to be that guy and say that with their whole catalog to choose from, I wasn't thrilled with the song choice.  Wordless is not aging well for me and I would rather see a song with Jim on guitar where they bring the RAWK.  Also didn't think the Roots added much to enhance the song and the fact that Jim does that stage slide every time during that song at that point of the song is getting cheesy.  

I hear you to some extent, but think about this- what would you play?   With the constraints:
      * can't be over 4 mins or so
                * can't be too mellow / acoustic

The first one knocks out most of the rockers and the second knocks out many of the classics (at dawn, bermuda highway)- so I think there really isn't a huge amount to choose from.   Gideon is a great one but that's one they already played.

Totally understand your point.  Matter of fact, my biggest disappointment is I was hoping for a bigger time slot on Fallon.  That is not the band's fault.  Comes down to a matter of personal preference I guess.  I would have taken a more acoustic classic like "At Dawn" over Wordless.  Note to the band, write some good rockin' short songs for the next album. ;)

[mahg33ta]

Okay, I'm going to be that guy and say that with their whole catalog to choose from, I wasn't thrilled with the song choice.  Wordless is not aging well for me and I would rather see a song with Jim on guitar where they bring the RAWK.  Also didn't think the Roots added much to enhance the song and the fact that Jim does that stage slide every time during that song at that point of the song is getting cheesy.  

I hear you to some extent, but think about this- what would you play?   With the constraints:
      * can't be over 4 mins or so
                * can't be too mellow / acoustic

The first one knocks out most of the rockers and the second knocks out many of the classics (at dawn, bermuda highway)- so I think there really isn't a huge amount to choose from.   Gideon is a great one but that's one they already played.

Totally understand your point.  Matter of fact, my biggest disappointment is I was hoping for a bigger time slot on Fallon.  That is not the band's fault.  Comes down to a matter of personal preference I guess.  I would have taken a more acoustic classic like "At Dawn" over Wordless.  Note to the band, write some good rockin' short songs for the next album. ;)

So I just took myself up on my challenge and looked through the track listings.   Given 4 minutes-  Lowdown?   But since they played TWTHS on Letterman, I'm guessing they wanted to showcase another album.  Golden?   Highly Suspicious?    Where to Begin would have been a nice call.      

I agree that the best solution would have been to get a 6-7 minute time allotment - that opens up all the possibilities.

[gardenparty]

I liked the song choice.  Though it isn't one of my favorites.

my only concern is the fact that he was flat on all the verses.  JJ sounded fine yesterday so maybe it was just an off performance.

Overall i liked it though

[rincon]

Okay, I'm going to be that guy and say that with their whole catalog to choose from, I wasn't thrilled with the song choice.  Wordless is not aging well for me and I would rather see a song with Jim on guitar where they bring the RAWK.  Also didn't think the Roots added much to enhance the song and the fact that Jim does that stage slide every time during that song at that point of the song is getting cheesy.  

I have not yet seen the show, I DVR'd it. Having said that, I think some folks may be missing the point of these late night appearances. They are not for fans, especially die hard fans. They are marketing for exposure. What you have witnessed repeatedly and may justifiably think is cheesy, has never been seen by 90% of the audience. It might be just enough to get that first time observer interested in listening to more of MMJ.

[itrainmonkeys]

I have not yet seen the show, I DVR'd it. Having said that, I think some folks may be missing the point of these late night appearances. They are not for fans, especially die hard fans. They are marketing for exposure. What you have witnessed repeatedly and may justifiably think is cheesy, has never been seen by 90% of the audience. It might be just enough to get that first time observer interested in listening to more of MMJ.

Thank you Rincon. I was JUST about to post the same exact thing.

Yes you may have heard Wordless Chorus too many times and it's not aging well and Yes, you may think the slide from Jim James is getting cheesy. But you have to realize not everyone is as much of a fanatic as us and seeing him do the slide or hearing this new, accessible song is something that could hook a person who isn't familiar with the band.

They put on the amazing and stunning performances with the songs and covers you want to hear in the live concerts. Late night talk show appearances are meant to attract new viewers.

Do I wish they played Dondante and ripped the place up for 10 minutes and stuff? F Yeah!

Am I upset that they chose Wordless Chorus for Jimmy Fallon? Not in the least. I'm just glad that they are seemingly taking over New York for the week and are becoming so big that they get to do mini-concerts at the Letterman show and are invited to all these appearances. It could be worse, and they could be ignored by these places

[hacksaw]

Really lackluster performance last night.

Letterman show was great, but this was just weak.

[Penny Lane]

Really lackluster performance last night.

Letterman show was great, but this was just weak.

LOL

side note-lp had some funny tweets last night.

[Bigsky]

Really lackluster performance last night.

Letterman show was great, but this was just weak.

Echo cho cho cho
Hacksaw's an ass ass ass  

[ynwa]

Okay, I'm going to be that guy and say that with their whole catalog to choose from, I wasn't thrilled with the song choice.  Wordless is not aging well for me and I would rather see a song with Jim on guitar where they bring the RAWK.  Also didn't think the Roots added much to enhance the song and the fact that Jim does that stage slide every time during that song at that point of the song is getting cheesy.  

I have not yet seen the show, I DVR'd it. Having said that, I think some folks may be missing the point of these late night appearances. They are not for fans, especially die hard fans. They are marketing for exposure. What you have witnessed repeatedly and may justifiably think is cheesy, has never been seen by 90% of the audience. It might be just enough to get that first time observer interested in listening to more of MMJ.

here here

[marino13]

I understand it's not for the diehards.  However, if I'm watching them for the first time the power slide probably still comes off as forced and over the top for me.  Also, if I'm into rock music and watching them for the first time, I'm not sure what I think of the off key howling either.  I just don't think Wordless Chorus is a very good representation of the band for a first timer.