What up everyone. I am new to the forum and have never started a show Roll Call before. I have not seen one for Oakland next Friday, so here it goes...
1. Jackets N Pones
My wife and I are from Houston, and we are going to a wedding in Santa Barbara on that Saturday the 25th. (Still) not knowing if MMJ will grace us with a Houston show, we decided to spend the extra travel money and parlay the Jacket show Friday with the wedding on Saturday. Anyway, the Fox looks amazing, and we are very much looking forward to the show! My biggest question about the venue is when to start lining up in order to get a spot up front (we have GA seats). Also any advice on how to meet the band would be awesome. Thanks!
1. Jackets N Pones
2. ms. yvon
jackets, since the event is on a weekday you probably don't need to line up too early. the venue isn't too far from the OAK airport, so you may just do a drive-by to see if there are people lining up.
LOVE that you're including this show in your westcoast trip! way to make even more out of a great reason to travel. :)
don't know anything about where the band buses are in relation to the fox.
see you & the mrs. there! :beer:
1. Jackets N Pones
2. ms. yvon
3. lucylew +3
Really looking forward to this show! Lovelovelove the Fox!
1. Jackets N Pones
2. ms. yvon
3. lucylew +3
4. mahgeetah +4
Honestly you can show up fairly close to show time and still get a nice spot within a dozen yards of the stage... been to plenty of sold-out shows there and I always seem to just walk right down to the lowest pit level even after the opener has finished. But if you're there any time after doors open and before Everest, you'll be set in the first couple rows of people or so.
1. Jackets N Pones
2. ms. yvon
3. lucylew +3
4. mahgeetah +4
5. redpatoka +1
Woot! I just moved to the Bay Area from NC with my wife. Can't wait to check out the Fox theater and see Jim and the boys shred it on stage once again...it's been too long! This will be show #6 for me since that fateful and magical first meeting at Bonnaroo in '06.
1. Jackets N Pones
2. ms. yvon
3. lucylew +3
4. mahgeetah +4
5. redpatoka +1
6. jaye +1
:beer:
The Fox is an amazing place to see a show, can't wait for this. Absolutely beautiful inside, the sound is usually fantastic, air vents on the floor everywhere blowing cool fresh air into the theater, easily accessible bars everywhere, and the nicest of people working there. Every level of the main floor is great except, in my opinion, the very top level near the back of the floor, the ceiling is very low overhead right there and it's just not as nice as the levels below.
Couple of recommendations for pre-show that are near the Fox...
The Trappist has amazing beers on tap, leaning toward Belgian styles, simple food menu, but really tasty http://www.thetrappist.com/ (http://www.thetrappist.com/)
The Beer Revolution (probably where we'll be) has something like 50 beers on tap, and an insane amount in bottles. If you're a beer connoisseur this is your place, within walking distance to the Fox. http://www.beer-revolution.com/ (http://www.beer-revolution.com/)
Cafe Van Kleef is one of my favorite bars downtown, and it's just a few doors down from the Fox http://www.cafevankleef.com/ (http://www.cafevankleef.com/)
see you there!
1. Jackets N Pones
2. ms. yvon
3. lucylew +3
4. mahgeetah +4
5. redpatoka +1
6. jaye +1
7. walterfredo
8. Elizanne33 +3
I think the Fox is a great venue for MMJ to play, I can't wait for Friday!
1. Jackets N Pones
2. ms. yvon
3. lucylew +3
4. mahgeetah +4
5. redpatoka +1
6. jaye +1
7. walterfredo
8. Elizanne33 +3
9. arhubs +3
headliners at the fox typically go on between 9-9:30 and even sold out shows seem slow to fill. I usually skip openers, but am anxious to see Everest--perfect compliment to MMJ.
I've noticed that there isn't much at all in the immediate neighborhood for food. the bar/rest inside the fox is actually good, but crowded. anybody recommend good grub within a short (safe) walking distance?
The band buses are just around the back/northeast corner of the Fox--right off the street/sidewalk, with usually 1-2 security guys at post. I leaned against The Decemberists' bus and yacked with a friend for 10 mins and security paid me no mind.
Best food options are probably near jack London square or the grand lake/lakeshore area. Not too many good spots right near the venue.
great beer intel, waltfredo! :beer:
We're looking forward to hitting up Oakland's chinatown for some grub/beers before the show. Kind of our Fox show tradition.
I grew up in Oakland but live in Colorado now. I wish more than anything I could be at this show. Rock out for me!
Thanks everybody for the tips! We are very excited to "Freak Out" in the Fox with you guys! Can't wait to hear which gems the band will break out for this set list, as Honest Man, The Bear, etc. have made some of the recent set lists. Fingers crossed for War Begun! Anybody else have any tracks they are hoping for (not from the standard set list for this tour)? Yeah!
War Begun and I Will Be There When You Die are always on my "God I hope they play this song" list.
1. Jackets N Pones
2. ms. yvon
3. lucylew +3
4. mahgeetah +4
5. redpatoka +1
6. jaye +1
7. walterfredo
8. Elizanne33 +3
9. arhubs +3
10. the_wizzard + a whole slew of folks (6-10...maybe more?)
*Ms. Yvon, my friend who encountered you in Brooklyn after the Radio City Music Hall show will be with me! We will have to have an official introduction! ;D
HOORAY!! can't wait to see you and aj! funny, i am packing my "fillmore 07?" shirt. don't be surprised if i'm wearing it tomorrow. :thumbsup:
Quote from: ms. yvon on Jun 23, 2011, 10:10 PM
funny, i am packing my "fillmore 07?" shirt. don't be surprised if i'm wearing it tomorrow. :thumbsup:
Bananas: bringing people together since NYE 2006. ;)
1. Jackets N Pones
2. ms. yvon
3. lucylew +3
4. mahgeetah +4
5. redpatoka +1
6. jaye +1
7. walterfredo
8. Elizanne33 +3
9. arhubs +3
10. the_wizzard + a whole slew of folks (6-10...maybe more?)
11. Tube Top +1
So, who's gonna Man up and webcast this thing? I need something to do tonight and, unfortunately, Jackson Miss doesn't give a shit. I hate this place.
Has noone here posted this yet?
"@PresHall: PHJB will be sitting in with My Morning Jacket tonight at the Fox Theater in Oakland"
Have fun tonight!
1. Jackets N Pones
2. ms. yvon
3. lucylew +3
4. mahgeetah +4
5. redpatoka +1
6. jaye +1
7. walterfredo
8. Elizanne33 +3
9. arhubs +3
10. the_wizzard + a whole slew of folks (6-10...maybe more?)
11. Tube Top +1
Quote from: the_wizzard on Jun 24, 2011, 07:25 PM
Has noone here posted this yet?
"@PresHall: PHJB will be sitting in with My Morning Jacket tonight at the Fox Theater in Oakland"
:o That is so cool!!
1. Jackets N Pones
2. ms. yvon
3. lucylew +3
4. mahgeetah +4
5. redpatoka +1
6. jaye +1
7. walterfredo
8. Elizanne33 +3
9. arhubs +3
10. Debbie + Andrew
I will look for you guys. I will be wearing the blue Steam Engine/pink heart T-shirt. My husband has on the Evil Urges tour Owl T. See ya there!
I'm sure someone more coherent will post with details - but here are a few highlights :D
O Is The One That Is Real
Anytime
Steam Engine
Dondante
PHONE WENT WEST !!!!!
Wonderful - with M. Ward!!
PHJB on Black Metal, OBH, Dancefloors, Highly Suspicious
best concert of my life.
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
O Holy Fucking SHIT.
DAMNN!!!! I tweeted Tom about having to bring back O is the One that is Real.... good gawd i would have given a limb to see that and phone went west. then there is Wonderful with M. Ward which thank the lord was unleashed way back on the Monsters Tour in Chi. SOOOOOO HAPPY FOR Y'all!
I don't believe what I just saw. I'd say more, but I can't seem to find my face anywhere.
Quote from: buymycar on Jun 25, 2011, 04:34 AM
I don't believe what I just saw. I'd say more, but I can't seem to find my face anywhere.
i know what you mean ;D
one of my fav shows i've been to up to this point! Awesome everything ! is all i could say to describe the night in Oaktown at the Fox
Quote from: Schmokenvontoken on Jun 25, 2011, 04:31 AM
DAMNN!!!! I tweeted Tom about having to bring back O is the One that is Real.... good gawd i would have given a limb to see that and phone went west. then there is Wonderful with M. Ward which thank the lord was unleashed way back on the Monsters Tour in Chi. SOOOOOO HAPPY FOR Y'all!
it was a suped up version of Phone Went West !
My ears are still ringing and I was way up in the balcony! The encore was fantatstic with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band...so awesome!!!
Now I understand why everyone always wishes for Phone Went West :thumbsup:
I'm still crackin' up that Jim called him Montgomery Ward. They had a slight spotlight malfunction and highlighted Tom while M. Ward started singing the second verse of Wonderful. They finally got it right.
Quote from: jaye on Jun 25, 2011, 04:19 AM
I'm sure someone more coherent will post with details - but here are a few highlights :D
O Is The One That Is Real
Anytime
Steam Engine
Dondante
PHONE WENT WEST !!!!!
Wonderful - with M. Ward!!
PHJB on Black Metal, OBH, Dancefloors, Highly Suspicious
best concert of my life.
this show setlist already looks way better than LA, : (
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Quote from: tdb810 on Jun 25, 2011, 09:09 AM
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Double OOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Aggggghhh!!!! AM LOVING all the gems they're busting out. Not sure how anyone can find complaints with these setlists.
I take this set everytime
Victory Dance
Circuital
The Day Is Coming
Off The Record
Anytime
I'm Amazed
Golden
Outta My System
You Wanna Freak Out
First Light
O Is the One That Is Real
Wonderful (The Way I Feel) (with M. Ward)
Slow Slow Tune
Steam Engine
Gideon
Wordless Chorus
Phone Went West
Mahgeetah
Dondante
Smokin From Shootin
Run Thru/Touch Me I'm Going To Scream Pt. 2
Holdin' On to Black Metal (with Preservation Hall Jazz Band)
Highly Suspicious (with Preservation Hall Jazz Band)
Dancefloors (with Preservation Hall Jazz Band)
One Big Holiday (with Preservation Hall Jazz Band)
Quote from: pjfan04101 on Jun 25, 2011, 11:34 AM
I take this set everytime
Victory Dance
Circuital
The Day Is Coming
Off The Record
Anytime
I'm Amazed
Golden
Outta My System
You Wanna Freak Out
First Light
O Is the One That Is Real
Wonderful (The Way I Feel) (with M. Ward)
Slow Slow Tune
Steam Engine
Gideon
Wordless Chorus
Phone Went West
Mahgeetah
Dondante
Smokin From Shootin
Run Thru/Touch Me I'm Going To Scream Pt. 2
Holdin' On to Black Metal (with Preservation Hall Jazz Band)
Highly Suspicious (with Preservation Hall Jazz Band)
Dancefloors (with Preservation Hall Jazz Band)
One Big Holiday (with Preservation Hall Jazz Band)
Wow -- a new benchmark has been set for this tour. This one is going to be tough to beat.
Quote from: pjfan04101 on Jun 25, 2011, 11:34 AM
I take this set everytime
Victory Dance
Circuital
The Day Is Coming
Off The Record
Anytime
I'm Amazed
Golden
Outta My System
You Wanna Freak Out
First Light
O Is the One That Is Real
Wonderful (The Way I Feel) (with M. Ward)
Slow Slow Tune
Steam Engine
Gideon
Wordless Chorus
Phone Went West
Mahgeetah
Dondante
Smokin From Shootin
Run Thru/Touch Me I'm Going To Scream Pt. 2
Holdin' On to Black Metal (with Preservation Hall Jazz Band)
Highly Suspicious (with Preservation Hall Jazz Band)
Dancefloors (with Preservation Hall Jazz Band)
One Big Holiday (with Preservation Hall Jazz Band)
Thank you for keeping track of the setlist! They certainly do love their fans in San Francisco/Bay Area! Just when I thought, okay this has gotta be the last song, they pulled out another one, and then another, and then another....they played for nearly 3 hours! Everyone was having a blast and Jim was rockin' it hard!
I don't know if they have a gig tonight, but I'm really hoping that M. Ward brings Jimmy out for a song or two tonight at the Greek!! That would be sweet! And then there's The High Sierra Music Festival. Who's going?
I was ridin' the rail in front of Jim's microphone. I cannot believe what I just saw. Still processing it. I think that may have been the best show I've ever seen. BEST DAMN LIVE BAND on the planet. I cannot imagine how this will be topped.
They just kept takin' in to a higher level and when you thought they couldn't take it any further - they jumped it up a few more notches.
Wow.
Good gawd that was absolutely insane! What a show. O is the one was the one song I wanted to hear more than anything, couldn't believe it when I heard the opening notes. And yes, thought the show was never going to end. Truly amazing! And the fox...you just can't beat that venue.
Here comes High Sierra!
Quote from: walterfredo on Jun 25, 2011, 01:12 PM
Good gawd that was absolutely insane! What a show. O is the one was the one song I wanted to hear more than anything, couldn't believe it when I heard the opening notes. And yes, thought the show was never going to end. Truly amazing! And the fox...you just can't beat that venue.
Here comes High Sierra!
indeed. great show. great crowd.
my wish list had phone went west and they delivered a rocking version.
poster is nice too...never seen Reno's work. i'm a fan.
ps are you on PP?
Quote from: debbie on Jun 24, 2011, 08:26 PM
10. Debbie + Andrew
I will look for you guys. I will be wearing the blue Steam Engine/pink heart T-shirt. My husband has on the Evil Urges tour Owl T. See ya there!
ah! wish i'd seen your post before the show! i saw the two of you down there on the floor.
ok: b/c i just woke up and am leaving for a baseball game in 20 min i will say this: GOOD GOD. FANTASTIC!!
between the songs were shifting and changing, and the surprises in the set list AND guest appearances i just saying, "what?!" out loud. all night. :o
Quote from: buymycar on Jun 25, 2011, 05:17 AM
They had a slight spotlight malfunction and highlighted Tom while M. Ward started singing the second verse of Wonderful. They finally got it right.
i loved this!
oh! (O!): big west coast T5 reunion action last night on the floor! hilarious how familiar it all felt.
gah! my nerdiness is compelling me to write more but my "first baseball game of the season" jones is telling me i must away. seeing my hometown team in their park by the bay today. I LOVE SUMMER. next step--> :coffee:
Easily one of the best, if not THE best MMJ show I've ever seen :o :D
The energy and sound was dialed in quickly. Was about 15 ft from the stage and just surrounded by great people really getting into it.
I hear about the encore, I seriously couldn't believe the show wouldn't end. For a moment I thought, wow, no OBH tonight, no Black Metal... especially when the band left the stage after Touch Me Pt.2.... The Jazz Band fit in very well on every song... sometimes the added horn sections can sound a bit contrived, but they strongly enhanced it all. Felt like I was in a cartoon. Lots of high fives.
See you at High Sierra and Red Rocks!
New fan here, had heard one or two of their first albums but it didn't totally click for me, caught them based on buzz on the Phish message board and definitely a great show. Took a few songs to really get cooking (felt like a lot of the crowd didn't know the songs that opened the show) but after that was very, very on and kept stepping things up. The Fox is such a hot room! Amazing interior, great staff, and always gets a great crowd out. I thought JJ seemed a little overwhelmed by the massive amount of energy at times based on his monologues.
Will definitely catch this band again the next time they come through town!
Quote from: pjfan04101 on Jun 25, 2011, 11:34 AM
I take this set everytime
Victory Dance
Circuital
The Day Is Coming
Off The Record
Anytime
I'm Amazed
Golden
Outta My System
You Wanna Freak Out
First Light
O Is the One That Is Real
Wonderful (The Way I Feel) (with M. Ward)
Slow Slow Tune
Steam Engine
Gideon
Wordless Chorus
Phone Went West
Mahgeetah
Dondante
Smokin From Shootin
Run Thru/Touch Me I'm Going To Scream Pt. 2
Holdin' On to Black Metal (with Preservation Hall Jazz Band)
Highly Suspicious (with Preservation Hall Jazz Band)
Dancefloors (with Preservation Hall Jazz Band)
One Big Holiday (with Preservation Hall Jazz Band)
Jesus Christ, that set is insane.
Awesome show and it was a delight to see all the familiar faces - yvon, walter, liz.
Anyone get a poster?
A little late to the party, but you can add me to the roll call, too.
I was riding the rail right in front of Jim, too.
Amazing show last night. I didn't think they could put on one that even came close to the Greek Theatre show in Berkeley in the fog in 2008, but that gig and this one are, like, 1A and 1B for me.
What a monster set. I was worried I was gonna miss the BART train if they kept going.
Quote from: pjfan04101 on Jun 25, 2011, 11:34 AM
I take this set everytime
Victory Dance
Circuital
The Day Is Coming
Off The Record
Anytime
I'm Amazed
Golden
Outta My System
You Wanna Freak Out
First Light
O Is the One That Is Real
Wonderful (The Way I Feel) (with M. Ward)
Slow Slow Tune
Steam Engine
Gideon
Wordless Chorus
Phone Went West
Mahgeetah
Dondante
Smokin From Shootin
Run Thru/Touch Me I'm Going To Scream Pt. 2
Holdin' On to Black Metal (with Preservation Hall Jazz Band)
Highly Suspicious (with Preservation Hall Jazz Band)
Dancefloors (with Preservation Hall Jazz Band)
One Big Holiday (with Preservation Hall Jazz Band)
the bold = my 2011 pee break. setlist looks solid, intense second half for sure.
That is one long pee break dude! The best (and really, the only good) part of mid-set urination is the no line factor, meaning you can usually take a great leak and miss only one tune.
It sucks that the best combo for maximum MMJ enjoyment is booze and bud. Wreaks havoc on the ol' bladder. I'm thinking of having some fun guy at my next show just to alleviate the aforementioned, and usually always necessary early-set pee break.
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Jun 25, 2011, 03:02 PM
Quote from: pjfan04101 on Jun 25, 2011, 11:34 AM
I take this set everytime
Victory Dance
Circuital
The Day Is Coming
Off The Record
Anytime
I'm Amazed
Golden
Outta My System
You Wanna Freak Out
First Light
O Is the One That Is Real
Wonderful (The Way I Feel) (with M. Ward)
Slow Slow Tune
Steam Engine
Gideon
Wordless Chorus
Phone Went West
Mahgeetah
Dondante
Smokin From Shootin
Run Thru/Touch Me I'm Going To Scream Pt. 2
Holdin' On to Black Metal (with Preservation Hall Jazz Band)
Highly Suspicious (with Preservation Hall Jazz Band)
Dancefloors (with Preservation Hall Jazz Band)
One Big Holiday (with Preservation Hall Jazz Band)
the bold = my 2011 pee break. setlist looks solid, intense second half for sure.
What, were you rollin up a doob on this pee break?? Jesus - 15 min to pee?
nah fella's you don't get it. at I'm amazed I realize I have to pee, I don't actually urinate until Golden and than I grab another beer and walk back with an "ahh, that felt good to get it 'outta my system'" type vibe. making it back in time to go balls to the wall, bladder emptied, rock heaven.
Ahhhhhh, of course. Gotcha.
Golden is perfect pee song.
This set makes me a little emotional. :embarassed:....excellent show for you all!!!!
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Jun 25, 2011, 03:48 PM
nah fella's you don't get it. at I'm amazed I realize I have to pee, I don't actually urinate until Golden and than I grab another beer and walk back with an "ahh, that felt good to get it 'outta my system'" type vibe. making it back in time to go balls to the wall, bladder emptied, rock heaven.
i was holding a major piss on the beach at the hangout music fest and when they started in on "first light" i turned around to steam engine and said "fuck it man i'm pissin down my leg for this song" and proceeded to urinate on myself and pouring water on my legs while rockin' out and drinking a miller tall boy..
it made these lyrics make total sense to me all the sudden
"Been looking back
Down through the ages;
First I was an ancient
Then I was an infant
Now I am alive."
:bath:
Quote from: darkglow on Jun 25, 2011, 04:49 PM
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Jun 25, 2011, 03:48 PM
nah fella's you don't get it. at I'm amazed I realize I have to pee, I don't actually urinate until Golden and than I grab another beer and walk back with an "ahh, that felt good to get it 'outta my system'" type vibe. making it back in time to go balls to the wall, bladder emptied, rock heaven.
i was holding a major piss on the beach at the hangout music fest and when they started in on "first light" i turned around to steam engine and said "fuck it man i'm pissin down my leg for this song" and proceeded to urinate on myself and pouring water on my legs while rockin' out and drinking a miller tall boy..
it made these lyrics make total sense to me all the sudden
"Been looking back
Down through the ages;
First I was an ancient
Then I was an infant
Now I am alive."
:bath:
that's so gross. wtf?
Dude....really? That must have been some pretty sly urinatin' I was right there and didn't know this was going on. Haha.
Miss Y I hope you are enjoying the Game, gorgeous day here! I am still basking in the beauty of Oakland, Glenview sure is pretty!
Last night was amazing! I was getting down up front behind ms Y, loving every minute of that huge set list. Great special guest M. Ward & Pres Hall ;D
No SF chapter of chorus ladies on BM but the horns, so nice! Loved seeing Little Joe in his Alabama yellow shades 8), banging on that drum with a big smile. They are like family now that is apparent. Love the NOLA love.
PWW going strong and Reggaeed out.
O is the one... I have to believe T5 has helped pull a rotation of songs, such a gift to be hearing them live again. Speaking of T5 great to see old and meet new peeps I never got to meet at T5. Thank you to the gentleman who found out the name of the Allan Tousaint song, Basic Lady. I have been trying to figure that one out since NY. They played the same rotation of songs pre show that they had at T5, felt very familiar. Someone suggested it was one of the Roadies "get down to mixed tape" Love it!
I've seen three shows this week, all so different and wonderful, really impressed how they are just on and bringing down the house night after night. They are sounding so good. I had amazing video and photo ops and didn't once reach for my iphone... Had to be in the moment and take it all in. I can only imagine how they must be feeling. It looks like they are all having a blast!
Bring on High Sierra and SB bowl. Now I get to step into the great outdoors at two gorgeous venues. :dankk2:
It will be just like the fourth of July all because... :beer:
Quote from: oistheone on Jun 25, 2011, 11:47 AM
Quote from: pjfan04101 on Jun 25, 2011, 11:34 AM
I take this set everytime
Victory Dance
Circuital
The Day Is Coming
Off The Record
Anytime
I'm Amazed
Golden
Outta My System
You Wanna Freak Out
First Light
O Is the One That Is Real
Wonderful (The Way I Feel) (with M. Ward)
Slow Slow Tune
Steam Engine
Gideon
Wordless Chorus
Phone Went West
Mahgeetah
Dondante
Smokin From Shootin
Run Thru/Touch Me I'm Going To Scream Pt. 2
Holdin' On to Black Metal (with Preservation Hall Jazz Band)
Highly Suspicious (with Preservation Hall Jazz Band)
Dancefloors (with Preservation Hall Jazz Band)
One Big Holiday (with Preservation Hall Jazz Band)
Wow -- a new benchmark has been set for this tour. This one is going to be tough to beat.
Indeed. That is quite an impressive set list.
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Jun 25, 2011, 04:53 PM
Quote from: darkglow on Jun 25, 2011, 04:49 PM
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Jun 25, 2011, 03:48 PM
nah fella's you don't get it. at I'm amazed I realize I have to pee, I don't actually urinate until Golden and than I grab another beer and walk back with an "ahh, that felt good to get it 'outta my system'" type vibe. making it back in time to go balls to the wall, bladder emptied, rock heaven.
i was holding a major piss on the beach at the hangout music fest and when they started in on "first light" i turned around to steam engine and said "fuck it man i'm pissin down my leg for this song" and proceeded to urinate on myself and pouring water on my legs while rockin' out and drinking a miller tall boy..
it made these lyrics make total sense to me all the sudden
"Been looking back
Down through the ages;
First I was an ancient
Then I was an infant
Now I am alive."
:bath:
that's so gross. wtf?
comin' from you bro.. that means alot
Quote from: danz on Jun 25, 2011, 02:54 PM
Awesome show and it was a delight to see all the familiar faces - yvon, walter, liz.
Anyone get a poster?
So nice to see you too Danz! Too bad it was after the show though, would have loved a T5 dance party reunion! My pre-show dinner ran a little later than planned (well worth it though...). So I missed out on a poster. Oh well...I feel pretty blessed that I got all 5 posters from the T5 run without difficulty. You can't win 'em all as they say. I had the best time last night, a little too crowded on the floor for my liking but I defended my little spot near the wall stage left and boogied down! I have to say that I called that "O" as well as M. Ward's appearance. Pretty damn stoked that my sneaking suspicions were correct!
Can't wait to do it again on Tuesday! I know they will bring it to the Edgefield, but in a more mellow style. Crossing my fingers that the rain in the forecast holds off (bring your raincoats kids, just in case)!
I've seen quite a few shows at the Fox, and none of the performers have ever mentioned the two big buddha statues flanking the stage like Jim did last night. That was cool.
You Wanna Freak Out has been on repeat in my head since the show. Love that they closed with Dancefloors and OBH...so much energy!
Quote from: darkglow on Jun 25, 2011, 05:08 PM
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Jun 25, 2011, 04:53 PM
Quote from: darkglow on Jun 25, 2011, 04:49 PM
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Jun 25, 2011, 03:48 PM
nah fella's you don't get it. at I'm amazed I realize I have to pee, I don't actually urinate until Golden and than I grab another beer and walk back with an "ahh, that felt good to get it 'outta my system'" type vibe. making it back in time to go balls to the wall, bladder emptied, rock heaven.
i was holding a major piss on the beach at the hangout music fest and when they started in on "first light" i turned around to steam engine and said "fuck it man i'm pissin down my leg for this song" and proceeded to urinate on myself and pouring water on my legs while rockin' out and drinking a miller tall boy..
it made these lyrics make total sense to me all the sudden
"Been looking back
Down through the ages;
First I was an ancient
Then I was an infant
Now I am alive."
:bath:
that's so gross. wtf?
comin' from you bro.. that means alot
coming from me that means a lot? wtf? first light of all songs? definitely not worth pee'ing on yourself for. how did people around you feel about having to stand in your piss? gross gross gross. that's way worse than dudes who pee in cups at shows. biggest pet peeve ever is when people take pisses next to me at shows. ::shivers::
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Jun 26, 2011, 03:19 PM
Quote from: darkglow on Jun 25, 2011, 05:08 PM
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Jun 25, 2011, 04:53 PM
Quote from: darkglow on Jun 25, 2011, 04:49 PM
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Jun 25, 2011, 03:48 PM
nah fella's you don't get it. at I'm amazed I realize I have to pee, I don't actually urinate until Golden and than I grab another beer and walk back with an "ahh, that felt good to get it 'outta my system'" type vibe. making it back in time to go balls to the wall, bladder emptied, rock heaven.
i was holding a major piss on the beach at the hangout music fest and when they started in on "first light" i turned around to steam engine and said "fuck it man i'm pissin down my leg for this song" and proceeded to urinate on myself and pouring water on my legs while rockin' out and drinking a miller tall boy..
it made these lyrics make total sense to me all the sudden
"Been looking back
Down through the ages;
First I was an ancient
Then I was an infant
Now I am alive."
:bath:
that's so gross. wtf?
comin' from you bro.. that means alot
coming from me that means a lot? wtf? first light of all songs? definitely not worth pee'ing on yourself for. how did people around you feel about having to stand in your piss? gross gross gross. that's way worse than dudes who pee in cups at shows. biggest pet peeve ever is when people take pisses next to me at shows. ::shivers::
i would never think about doing or associate myself with the type of people who could piss in a cup standing in a room with other people standing nearby.. but the beach sand craziness was a different kind of landscape.. people weren't so right up on top of each other like what a pit would be like at an indoor show.. i was so hammered and i dont know how i pulled it off so efficiently.. i think maybe i was pouring big cups of water on the front of my shorts and on my legs and burying the wet sand with dry sand.. it's literally probably more sanitary than if you snake your way through a sweaty germy crowd of people just to get to a portapotty that's completely trashed with shit all in it
Quote from: darkglow on Jun 25, 2011, 04:49 PM
i was holding a major piss on the beach at the hangout music fest and when they started in on "first light" i turned around to steam engine and said "fuck it man i'm pissin down my leg for this song" and proceeded to urinate on myself and pouring water on my legs while rockin' out and drinking a miller tall boy..
it made these lyrics make total sense to me all the sudden
"Been looking back
Down through the ages;
First I was an ancient
Then I was an infant
Now I am alive."
:bath:
This may be the all time record FAIL post for this message board:
A) FAIL for peeing on yourself
B) FAIL for telling someone else you are
going to pee on yourself
C-H) FAIL for posting about peeing on yourself
I) FAIL for somehow equating Jacket lyrics to peeing on yourself
(http://coachemup.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/good_job_blue_ribbon.png)
My Morning Jacket & M. Ward - Wonderful (The Way I Feel) [6.24.11] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDjUG-S7vxA#ws)
Quote from: darkglow on Jun 26, 2011, 03:28 PM
i would never think about doing or associate myself with the type of people who could piss in a cup standing in a room with other people standing nearby.. but the beach sand craziness was a different kind of landscape.. people weren't so right up on top of each other like what a pit would be like at an indoor show.. i was so hammered and i dont know how i pulled it off so efficiently.. i think maybe i was pouring big cups of water on the front of my shorts and on my legs and burying the wet sand with dry sand.. it's literally probably more sanitary than if you snake your way through a sweaty germy crowd of people just to get to a portapotty that's completely trashed with shit all in it
Dude. You freaking peed on yourself. There is nothing I consider sanitary about peeing on yourself. Spin it however you want to, but you won't convince me that it isn't freaking gross to pee on yourself.
And as Tracy said, I don't know what's a bigger fail. Peeing on yourself or admitting to other people that you unashamedly peed on yourself?!
Lay off, folks! He was lit, diggin' the music, didn't think it was hurtin' anyone, and felt this place safe to share. Fucking relax. I've done some shit in my life to get by. You?
Darkglow, I'll stand with you at any show. Just turn the other way! ;)
Quote from: johnnYYac on Jun 26, 2011, 08:44 PM
Lay off, folks! He was lit, diggin' the music, didn't think it was hurtin' anyone, and felt this place safe to share. Fucking relax. I've done some shit in my life to get by. You?
Darkglow, I'll stand with you at any show. Just turn the other way! ;)
I always think darkglow is a chick for some reason. that's why it was so disgusting to me. a dude peeing his pants is less sick I guess. when I picture a chick pissing I imagine it being as nasty as when a cat pisses or something. just a spray type burst of really smelling urine. my bad.
Don't be getting all sexist up in here sticky!
Can't say I've ever peed on myself, but anyone who hasn't contemplated pissing in a bottle at a concert hasn't truly been to a concert.
look i admitted something that most people wouldnt admit.. and i'm not trying to impress or disgust anyone on here.
i suppose Sticky and Tracy would have me believe they never have a lapse of judgment or whatever/whenever..
if it's a crime to live in the moment and enjoy life then i guess you can take my ass to jail
i dont want to get into more specifics about this topic.. i can't argue with either of you nor can i befriend you...
Sticky didn't i catch a glimpse of you outside of Terminal 5?? why didn't you stick around and chat or pose for the big group photo we took?
Quote from: darkglow on Jun 26, 2011, 09:58 PM
look i admitted something that most people wouldnt admit.. and i'm not trying to impress or disgust anyone on here.
i suppose Sticky and Tracy would have me believe they never have a lapse of judgment or whatever/whenever..
if it's a crime to live in the moment and enjoy life then i guess you can take my ass to jail
i dont want to get into more specifics about this topic.. i can't argue with either of you nor can i befriend you...
Sticky didn't i catch a glimpse of you outside of Terminal 5?? why didn't you stick around and chat or pose for the big group photo we took?
I wasn't at T5. why can't you befriend me? to me it's gross, but I don't actually give a fuck. if you get caught twice urinating in public you get put on the sex offenders list, just a heads up.
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Jun 26, 2011, 10:24 PM
Quote from: darkglow on Jun 26, 2011, 09:58 PM
look i admitted something that most people wouldnt admit.. and i'm not trying to impress or disgust anyone on here.
i suppose Sticky and Tracy would have me believe they never have a lapse of judgment or whatever/whenever..
if it's a crime to live in the moment and enjoy life then i guess you can take my ass to jail
i dont want to get into more specifics about this topic.. i can't argue with either of you nor can i befriend you...
Sticky didn't i catch a glimpse of you outside of Terminal 5?? why didn't you stick around and chat or pose for the big group photo we took?
I wasn't at T5. why can't you befriend me? to me it's gross, but I don't actually give a fuck. if you get caught twice urinating in public you get put on the sex offenders list, just a heads up.
sorry.. thought it was you..
thanks for the heads up :thumbsup:
at wakarusa i peed on the rail that you could see through and im pretty positive tommy looked at me disgusted.
Anyhoooo....
Oakland show was absolutely jaw dropping. And remarkably, I managed to make it through the night without pissing myself.
Quote from: johnnYYac on Jun 26, 2011, 08:44 PM
Lay off, folks! He was lit, diggin' the music, didn't think it was hurtin' anyone, and felt this place safe to share. Fucking relax. I've done some shit in my life to get by. You?
Really? I mean....really? Someone admits to peeing on themselves and we're just supposed to sit here and act like they said "I hope they play Golden".
Come on, really? :)
(and jyyac, you gonna tell us some of that stuff you did in life to get by? ::))
Quote from: Tracy 2112 on Jun 26, 2011, 11:36 PM
Quote from: johnnYYac on Jun 26, 2011, 08:44 PM
Lay off, folks! He was lit, diggin' the music, didn't think it was hurtin' anyone, and felt this place safe to share. Fucking relax. I've done some shit in my life to get by. You?
Really? I mean....really? Someone admits to peeing on themselves and we're just supposed to sit here and act like they said "I hope they play Golden".
Come on, really? :)
now you know what a golden ticket really is..
Let's just return this thread to the Oakland show. CC, if you're not too busy, feel free to scrub this thread so we can all move on.
In the meantime...
David Sedaris on Letterman (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBdymtyXt8Y#)
I told my husband that I could only attempt the rail if I had a stadium pal. We chose the front of the first tier instead. Perfect view. :thumbsup:
Clinton Reno has put the Oakland poster up for sale on his website. It says there's only 15 available, so get it while the getting is good!
http://clintonreno.com/ (http://clintonreno.com/)
Ms Y, great having a beer with you post show on Friday, and thanks for bringing the crew back into the City.
walterfredo, it was a blast running into you @ the uptown! nothing like a little night cap with a bunch of people after a show. your pals were friendly and hilarious. made for a good ride home. (and b. lived about 6 blocks from where i was staying. piece of cake. :thumbsup: )
side bar of gratitude to seldom-posting sfsky for using her pro moves to get us to the giants' game before the first pitch on saturday. :beer:
Quote from: coldengrey12 on Jun 25, 2011, 02:57 PM
A little late to the party, but you can add me to the roll call, too.
I was riding the rail right in front of Jim, too.
Amazing show last night. I didn't think they could put on one that even came close to the Greek Theatre show in Berkeley in the fog in 2008, but that gig and this one are, like, 1A and 1B for me.
What a monster set. I was worried I was gonna miss the BART train if they kept going.
What up coldengrey12?! Based on your comments I am pretty sure my wife and I were right next to you! So great meeting you, glad you caught the BART back, and hopefully we will meet again at the rail for another MMJ show down the road!
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Thanks to everybody for the tips on the Fox and Bay Area, especially Waltfredo for the heads up on Jack London Square. We had a glorious trip to the West Coast, and our show poster made it back all the way to Houston (big thanks to the Fox for the "poster" check). First time to witness Steam Engine live, and Dancefloors with PHJB blew us away. Totally forgot about Highly Suspicious that late in the set so it was a nice surprise. Pun. Anyway, I thought Jim's shadow boxing, karate kid crane kicks, and the standard Wordless Chorus antics were some definite highlights. Thank you California, thank you Fox Theater, and thank you MMJ. My wife recently posted a brief documentation of our weekend so I thought you might like it! http://emilyeblog.wordpress.com/2011/06/27/ca/ (http://emilyeblog.wordpress.com/2011/06/27/ca/)
Hey all, great show at Fox Theater. I took some shots of the band and thought I would post here. I was right in front of Jim so didn't get many band shots, but am happy with the way they turned out.
Hope you enjoy. Feel free to leave comments on the blog.
http://www.briandicola.com/blog (http://www.briandicola.com/blog)
Best,
lastgoodbye
Quote from: Jackets N Pones on Jun 28, 2011, 07:28 PM
What up coldengrey12?! Based on your comments I am pretty sure my wife and I were right next to you! So great meeting you, glad you caught the BART back, and hopefully we will meet again at the rail for another MMJ show down the road!
If you had on a bright green toboggan cap, I think I know exactly who you are.
It was really nice to meet you, too! I guess since you came to Oakland to see MMJ, I'm gonna have to come to your neck of the woods next time. ;D
No tape for this show, huh? :'(
That's a shame. It was a good'un.
Seconded. I'd loooove a copy of this show.
One month since this epic face meltage of a show and still no sign of a recording. It's not looking good. If the band wanted to leak a soundboard recording of any show they've played recently, it might be this one!
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7259/6942528610_a3dd2e42ef.jpg)
Just learned how to post pics to the forum so I had to post this one! FOX - OAKLAND 6/24/11
the fox was the best mmj show I saw last year (out of the 5 I saw), what a great night!
Quote from: walterfredo on Apr 17, 2012, 06:24 PM
the fox was the best mmj show I saw last year (out of the 5 I saw), what a great night!
I agree - I loved the show at the civic because of where I was standing, but this fox show was just incredible.