With a strong likelihood that I'll be in the UK when MMJ is there, due to fortuitous circumstances, I just purchased tix to the Leeds show on Nov. 5. I didn't want to chance not being able to get in after such a long journey.
Does anyone know about this venue and the popularity of the band in that area?
I have no idea about the venue or the bands popularity in the UK. Sorry i can't be of use to you but i am sure someone can fill you in about it, maybe CC has some info about both of those questions? Good luck and have fun!!!
Historic venue, right in the city centre.
Capacity 1,800 floor + 500 balcony
They never played their own show in Leeds before and they haven't been in the area since summer 2008 so hard to tell what the turn out will be.
(http://media.livenation.co.uk/fido//publishing/medialibrary/t/h/s/leeds-114102009174631.jpg)
(http://media.livenation.co.uk/fido//publishing/medialibrary/t/h/s/leeds-1014102009174631.jpg)
so, i guess it's not the same place as
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/3/30/The_who_live_at_leeds.jpg/220px-The_who_live_at_leeds.jpg)
or is it?
no, The Who played at The Refectory (Leeds University)
Thanks CC for the info. This should be a really sweet, and relatively intimate (these days), venue to see them in.
BTW I've had the Who's Live at Leeds since shortly after it came out. It would be an amazing gesture if MMJ did a cover during this show in recognition of this historic album. They are capable of killer Who covers. They have to do this. And while they're at it, why not invite a couple of locals like, say, Pete and Roger to help out.
Wow, I hope this happens for you. Let us know how it goes. Awesome!
This venue looks pretty sick! Hope you have a great time overseas and i am sure the highlight will be this show other then the new scenery, enjoy.
Ooooh looks great! Can't wait! :D Thank you for sharing CC! :)
That venue does look sweet. My dads side of the family is from Birmingham, UK, and before the NYC show was announced I was strongly considering visiting my British family!
Quote from: GO4IT on Sep 24, 2011, 11:03 AM
Thanks CC for the info. This should be a really sweet, and relatively intimate (these days), venue to see them in.
Should be a good night - we'll need to sort out a pre-show meet for a couple of beers...
I have friends who live in Leeds and my brother's brother-in-law also resides there, so I could ask them about the venue. I'll also encourage them to go see Jacket. Pretty cool that you get to go see them overseas.
Quote from: MarkW on Sep 27, 2011, 06:58 AM
Quote from: GO4IT on Sep 24, 2011, 11:03 AM
Thanks CC for the info. This should be a really sweet, and relatively intimate (these days), venue to see them in.
Should be a good night - we'll need to sort out a pre-show meet for a couple of beers...
Things are looking good that I'll be able to make the Leeds show and some pre-show beers sound like a plan. Are you living in the area, MarkW?
Quote from: GO4IT on Oct 05, 2011, 09:57 PM
Quote from: MarkW on Sep 27, 2011, 06:58 AM
Quote from: GO4IT on Sep 24, 2011, 11:03 AM
Thanks CC for the info. This should be a really sweet, and relatively intimate (these days), venue to see them in.
Should be a good night - we'll need to sort out a pre-show meet for a couple of beers...
Things are looking good that I'll be able to make the Leeds show and some pre-show beers sound like a plan. Are you living in the area, MarkW?
I live about an hour away, but will be staying in Leeds for the night. I'll ask around for some pre-game bar suggestions.
..... uhhhhh JEALOUS
that venue looks sick!
let us kno how it is!
Exactly 4 weeks from now (at least in my current time zone) I'll be on the rail at the O2Academy in Leeds, my 14th show. I'm as excited as if it were my first. :D
Not to gloat in front of our transatlantic friends, but you get to see them from the back of Madison Square Garden, while we'll be in the main auditorium in here:-
http://venues.meanfiddler.com/upload/venues/virtualtour/institute/virtual_tour.html (http://venues.meanfiddler.com/upload/venues/virtualtour/institute/virtual_tour.html)
check it out .....
.... but at least you guys get to see them on a regular basis - they've cancelled the Birmingham shows on the last 2 previous visits, going back to the Z tour .....
It's going to be a great night
Quote from: jackethead on Oct 17, 2011, 09:00 AM
Not to gloat in front of our transatlantic friends, but you get to see them from the back of Madison Square Garden, while we'll be in the main auditorium in here:-
http://venues.meanfiddler.com/upload/venues/virtualtour/institute/virtual_tour.html (http://venues.meanfiddler.com/upload/venues/virtualtour/institute/virtual_tour.html)
check it out .....
.... but at least you guys get to see them on a regular basis - they've cancelled the Birmingham shows on the last 2 previous visits, going back to the Z tour .....
It's going to be a great night
Looks great! :thumbsup:
Quote from: jackethead on Oct 17, 2011, 09:00 AM
Not to gloat in front of our transatlantic friends, but you get to see them from the back of Madison Square Garden, while we'll be in the main auditorium in here:-
http://venues.meanfiddler.com/upload/venues/virtualtour/institute/virtual_tour.html (http://venues.meanfiddler.com/upload/venues/virtualtour/institute/virtual_tour.html)
check it out .....
.... but at least you guys get to see them on a regular basis - they've cancelled the Birmingham shows on the last 2 previous visits, going back to the Z tour .....
It's going to be a great night
That looks fantastic, but its not this:
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/33/RedRocksAMP.png)
And if you think any of us crazy people are gonna be in the BACK of MSG, you too are crazy :)
OK, let me try to restore order here.
First, this is the LEEDS thread, not Birmingham (which I wish I could also go to while across the pond but, unfortunately, not going to happen). Looks like a fantastic venue.
Second, I saw them at MSG for the NYE gig when the GA area was only the area right up near the stage, not the whole floor. It was a special night, capping off a triumphant year and worth killing myself by standing for 5 straight hours to stay front and center near the rail. It will no doubt be another great show at MSG (anyone see a bad MMJ show?) but I do like the idea of seeing them at smaller venues while I still can. Toronto this year was such a show - we could basically reach out and touch Jim from the rail (see youtubes by catalystmaker who was standing right next to me).
I'm looking forward to a similar experience and a 3 hour show, including Who covers with Roger and Pete for a little "Live at Leeds" redux. Is that asking too much?
So, my local friends, where is the before show meet-up?
Now we're only one week out from the show. Any local folks have a suggestion yet on a meet-up place for some beers and grub before the show?
I received a message from Ticketweb a couple of days ago that "The venue has informed us that the door time has changed from 19:00 to 18:00." I hope this means that they are planning an extra long show. For those seeing an MMJ show for the first time, they are usually no joke on start times. Sometimes they are a bit late but for the Ottawa Blues Fest this July they actually started 15 min before their scheduled start time! Anyone know when the show might start if the "door time" is 6PM?
So excited about this show, SO EXCITED! :D :D :D :D
Got a couple of friends from Leeds. Will post a nearby meeting place for eats/drinks tomorrow night... and really looking forward to a weekend of Jacket!
There's a Wetherspoons pub close by the Academy, which might be a good bet. Beer and food are cheap and plentiful (good range of real ales), and it'll be plenty big enough for there to be tables available for however many turn up. Link here:
http://www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/home/pubs/the-cuthbert-brodrick (http://www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/home/pubs/the-cuthbert-brodrick)
Doors are now at 6pm, so how about a 4pm meet?
Mark W, that sounds good for a meet-up place. I'll be there between 4 and 5, probably wearing a blue and white vertical striped shirt and small rimless glasses. I'm no spring chicken but it will be my 15th show and I'm ready to rock.
It was going to be my 14th show, but I figured out a way to get to Birmingham just in time (although I'll probably miss some of the opening act). So, it's OK again to talk about Birmingham on this thread ;) unless there's another one specifically for that show.
Excellent - look forward to seeing you there. I imagine I'll be wearing an MMJ T-shirt of some sort and clutching a beer. Don't know if you've got a mobile phone while your over, but I've PM'd you my number in case it all goes tits up.
Being Swedish my friend and I are very shy... but we might turn up! :thumbsup:
Quote from: SaraBananaBear on Nov 02, 2011, 04:01 PM
Being Swedish my friend and I are very shy... but we might turn up! :thumbsup:
I'm sure you can overcome your shyness for a drink with the European Jacketeers, SBB... :beer:
Quote from: MarkW on Nov 02, 2011, 04:26 PM
Quote from: SaraBananaBear on Nov 02, 2011, 04:01 PM
Being Swedish my friend and I are very shy... but we might turn up! :thumbsup:
I'm sure you can overcome your shyness for a drink with the European Jacketeers, SBB... :beer:
We will try our best! :thumbsup: :beer:
So Pete Townshend was on the same Jools Holland show with MMJ a few days ago.
Just a coincidence?
Were they practicing backstage for a couple of Who covers to be busted out at Leeds?
Would it be so terrible to play a Who cover even if Pete or Roger can't make it?
Still dreaming.
Heading out to the meet-up in a few minutes. Went by the venue a couple of hours ago and Jim was on the second floor balcony fooling around with his acoustic guitar and some music on a stand (no doubt practicing Who songs ;))
I called up to him and we exchanged a few words.
Hope the monitors don't catch fire! Roundhouse on Monday for me.
SBB, Sunnyday, GO4IT and I are all on the rail in Leeds. Great set from THATH.
Edit; fuller review to follow, but tonight we got At Dawn and IWSYS. No Dondante or Gideon, though. The guys looked like they were enjoying themselves.
Quote from: MarkW on Nov 05, 2011, 03:36 PM
SBB, Sunnyday, GO4IT and I are all on the rail in Leeds. Great set from THATH.
love this!
Quote from: MarkW on Nov 05, 2011, 03:36 PM
SBB, Sunnyday, GO4IT and I are all on the rail in Leeds. Great set from THATH.
Edit; fuller review to follow, but tonight we got At Dawn and IWSYS. No Dondante or Gideon, though. The guys looked like they were enjoying themselves.
very special with all of you on the rail, and At Dawn and IWSYS!
Great gig last night, started early at 8pm which caught quite a number of people out who rolled in around 20:45, with half the gig over. This venue becomes a nightclub on Saturday at 10:30pm, hence the early start. Small but fanatical crowd, who were going ape shit by the end. Only seen MMJ twice before, @ Glastonbury in 2003 and Hop Farm a few years back. Great to see a full headlining MMJ set. Went with my wife and brother who both loved it.
There were no Who covers played last night but MMJ's version of Live at Leeds lived up to the legend IMHO. Showtime had been moved up an hour and when SBB, Sunnyday, MarkW and I arrived about 20 min after the 6PM door opening, we had little trouble securing prime spots on the rail. The Head and the Heart started shortly after 7 and played another excellent half hour set as they did in Birmingham where I saw them for the first time. MMJ took the stage about 8:50 and tore it up from the beginning. The sound on the rail was stellar which is not always the case. They played the whole planned setlist which doesn't usually happen (see below) and pretty much stayed to the basics (e.g. no extended Mahgeetah as we have seen in the states on this tour). Highlights for me were Circuital, At Dawn, Outta my System, IWSYS and Black Metal. They were really on last night. One of the best of many shows I've seen
Victory Dance
Circuital
I'm Amazed
Off the Record
It Beats
At Dawn
Wonderful
Outta my System
First Light
IWSYS
Golden
Smokin from Shottin
Touch Me Part 2
Wonderful Man
Mahgeetah
Encore:
Movin Away
Wordless Chorus
Day is Coming
Black Metal
OBH
Quote from: GO4IT on Nov 06, 2011, 05:19 AMMMJ took the stage about 8:50 and tore it up from the beginning.
?? It was 8pm when we walked in as Victory Dance started. It was an amazing version of Black Metal.
AD, IWSYS, IB4U. mmmmm
i have a friend studying accross the pond right now who was there. told me the venue was really small, and a really small crowd. sounds amazing!
Quote from: e_wind on Nov 06, 2011, 01:06 PM
AD, IWSYS, IB4U. mmmmm
i have a friend studying accross the pond right now who was there. told me the venue was really small, and a really small crowd. sounds amazing!
The capacity at the O2 Academy in Leeds is 2700. I reckon there were about 800 there last night. It was a great gig, still buzzing from it.
well, they embelished a bit then, said the venue was smaller than that. Still 800 people is tiny. My next show is Madison Square Garden and I'd guess there will be 15,000 people there haha. Last year I saw Jim and Patrick do a benefit show here in Louisville at a venue with a 600 person capacity. That was one of the best nights of my life.
Quote from: GO4IT on Nov 06, 2011, 05:19 AM
MMJ took the stage about 8:50
Yeah, it was 7:50, not 8:50 that they took the stage in Leeds.
I was rushed at Manchester airport trying to post this due to an interesting odyssey trying to get back from Leeds to catch a 13:45 flight out of Heathrow. The early (way too early) bus from Leeds to Manchester got seriously lost. We ended up in some small neighborhood and got stuck on the narrow street. Two people with i-phones ended up guiding the bus driver (totally clueless) to the next few stations. People destined for Manchester Airport were freaking out but I ended up making the flight and also the connection to the States which, very fittingly, left from non other than Terminal 5.
Quote from: GO4IT on Nov 06, 2011, 08:19 PM
I was rushed at Manchester airport trying to post this due to an interesting odyssey trying to get back from Leeds to catch a 13:45 flight out of Heathrow. The early (way too early) bus from Leeds to Manchester got seriously lost. We ended up in some small neighborhood and got stuck on the narrow street. Two people with i-phones ended up guiding the bus driver (totally clueless) to the next few stations. People destined for Manchester Airport were freaking out but I ended up making the flight and also the connection to the States which, very fittingly, left from non other than Terminal 5.
Glad you made it, and good to meet you at Leeds. Perhaps we'll meet again at MPP some day...
Okay here goes, confessions of the bananabear Pt. 1... If I don't make sense, or say something inappropriate it's probably because English isn't my native language, please forgive me. Also, this might be a bit redundant to longtime fans, again please bear with a woman completely awestruck by how awesome this band really is.
Sunnyday and I arrived in Leeds on the 3rd to get some time to get over the jetlag (it's like the third time I use that joke, but I still find it funny so bear with me ;)) and for Sunny to do some serious shopping. It was really nice to walk around Leeds and see all the beautiful old buildings and all the owls.
We were supposed to meet fellow forum friends GO4IT and MarkW before the show and so we did, though we arrived a tad later perhaps... After some serious drinking (mostly Sunny and I) we made our way to the venue and got some excellent spots right at the rail, which was really nice, both because you can see what's going on on stage and in my case, I could also put my cup of water down on the ground without someone spilling it, or perhaps I should say, without someone other than myself spilling it... ooops!
The Head and the Heart were amazing, I'm so glad MMJ decided to have them as openers at Somerset, I fell in love with them at Latitude festival and they were just as wonderful to watch this time around, with beautiful vocals and joyous playing mixed together in a bright and happy swirl of music. Down in the Valley gave me chills and the end part of Rivers and Roads with the drums and the vocals is just brilliant.
Then came MMJ, cue hard time to find words to express that experience... Where to start... Victory Dance is such an excellent opener, okay so I've never heard any other opener, but I still stand by that statement damnit! ;) Another favorite for this show (though truthfully all of it was one big favorite moment) was seeing It Beats 4 U live, I've never realized how Tom's all over that song, but it was amazing to see! How he even manages to move his fingers that fast, I will never know. And At Dawn was a special moment as well, I really like the drums on At Dawn, they feel a bit Timpani-ish (If that makes no sense, well, I'm just a poor layman, what do I know? ;)) and I'm really fond of that. Really I could go on to name every song they played really, so I'll just stop here with the song excitement and say that OH MY GOD! This band... this band, well you all know of course, but I'm still amazed every time, in every format.
I was surprised by how much Carl just... moves or however you'd describe it, it's like this massive wave of energy coming from him to an extent which I hadn't previously picked up from Okonokos or other videos. Again, noticed this at Latitude and Somerset as well of course, but equally amazed each time, that man is on fire! Tom seems a bit more calm and collected to me, just as much energy, just more focused somehow. And Patrick, oh Patrick, one journalist wrote a while back that "Patrick Hallahan drums like Shiva, multi-armed and out for destruction" and I don't think truer words were ever spoken. He seems like a force of nature, alive with energy and passion. He's like a big lion! And Bo has so much going on I can't even keep up, but I especially like him on Moving Away, there was one interview where he described himself as the color guy who adds frosting on top of the cake, but on Moving Away, I think he's the cake! And Jim of course, there's so many nuances to that voice, it soars, it screams, it whispers, it woohoos, he can really do anything with it and still have it sound like the best thing you've ever heard. I'm also astonished (just trying to think of another word other than amazed ;)) by how in tune the band is with each other and you can somehow feel that bond, but still feel included, it's a thing of magic.
Okay, end rambling, onto Pt. 2. :thumbsup:
Quote from: SaraBananaBear on Nov 09, 2011, 11:41 AM
so I'll just stop here with the song excitement and say that OH MY GOD! This band... this band, well you all know of course, but I'm still amazed every time, in every format.
I hear you. That's the way I feel when I see them too :D :D :D :D
Awe..ramble on, SBB! Love reading your recap!
keep it coming, gotta love the happy recap. awaiting part 2
Thanks Fully, Penny and Headhunter! :)
Quote from: CC Baxter on Sep 24, 2011, 05:26 AM
Historic venue, right in the city centre.
Capacity 1,800 floor + 500 balcony
They never played their own show in Leeds before and they haven't been in the area since summer 2008 so hard to tell what the turn out will be.
I may be mistaken, but I have a feeling that they played at The Cockpit, a looong time ago?
Quote from: SaraBananaBear on Nov 09, 2011, 11:41 AM
If I don't make sense, or say something inappropriate it's probably because English isn't my native language, please forgive me. Also, this might be a bit redundant to longtime fans, again please bear with a woman completely awestruck by how awesome this band really is.
your english is better than most americans, and it's great to get a fresh reminder of why we all dig this band so much. looking forward to part 2. :beer:
Great review, SBB. I trust that you and Sunnyday have made it safely home by now.
I just saw that a youtube of the show was posted featuring the backs of MarkW's and my noggins and some band freaking out in the background:
My Morning Jacket, Mahgeeta Live in Leeds 2011 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTmmg-AmJ2I#)
Quote from: MarkW on Nov 07, 2011, 04:21 AM
Glad you made it, and good to meet you at Leeds. Perhaps we'll meet again at MPP some day...
If you every make it to the States, ideally for a MPP show, be sure to let me know. You and your family have a place to stay.
Quote from: slappymoe on Nov 09, 2011, 05:53 PM
Quote from: SaraBananaBear on Nov 09, 2011, 11:41 AM
If I don't make sense, or say something inappropriate it's probably because English isn't my native language, please forgive me. Also, this might be a bit redundant to longtime fans, again please bear with a woman completely awestruck by how awesome this band really is.
your english is better than most americans, and it's great to get a fresh reminder of why we all dig this band so much. looking forward to part 2. :beer:
Aw thank you, you're too nice! :)
Quote from: GO4IT on Nov 10, 2011, 08:23 PM
Great review, SBB. I trust that you and Sunnyday have made it safely home by now.
I just saw that a youtube of the show was posted featuring the backs of MarkW's and my noggins and some band freaking out in the background:
Hahaha ;D Nice find, definitely the best video of the back of someone's head I ever saw! :thumbsup:
Sunny and I are safe and sound now, though we almost missed our flight back, due to a very, very late bus. Was certainly good to meet you at Leeds and maybe we'll make our way over to the states one day as well :)
Quote from: SaraBananaBear on Nov 11, 2011, 03:13 PM
Sunny and I are safe and sound now, though we almost missed our flight back, due to a very, very late bus. Was certainly good to meet you at Leeds and maybe we'll make our way over to the states one day as well :)
I also had serious bus problems on my way back. I think I'll stick to the trains from now on!
Sounds like you were treated to a couple of fine shows in Manchester and London. I would have particularly liked to have seen the Gaggle on Black Metal. They look like naturals for the part.
Nice meeting you and Kajsa. Definitely check in when you come to the States!
Found this on THATH's Facebook page a while back, thought I'd post it here in case Mr. MarkW and GO4IT hadn't see in. :)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/299980_10150353531427694_137022972693_8779131_1473524117_n.jpg)
You can see all three of us if you look closely :thumbsup:
Quote from: SaraBananaBear on Feb 19, 2012, 12:04 PM
Found this on THATH's Facebook page a while back, thought I'd post it here in case Mr. MarkW and GO4IT hadn't see in. :)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/299980_10150353531427694_137022972693_8779131_1473524117_n.jpg)
You can see all three of us if you look closely :thumbsup:
Nice find SBB!! There we are, all FOUR of us on the rail a bit to center stage of Jim. Brings back amazing memories.
I'm not sure I mentioned this to anyone but I was touring Leeds the day of the show, and stumbled out of the City Museum in the early afternoon which is just about a block from the O2 Academy where MMJ was playing that night. So, I figured I'd take a look around the venue to see what was going on. I didn't see much until I looked up and there, right above me, was Jim sitting on a second floor balcony with his acoustic guitar and sheet music on a stand. I shouted up to him and we exchanged a few words including me saying how great they were and lamenting about the monitor catching fire a couple days before in Birmingham. As I was walking away I took the photo below. I was wondering what he was up to and now, in retrospect, I'll bet he was practicing his songs for the X-Mas iTunes session!
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7202/6919375639_74f5e0278f_m.jpg)
great story GO4IT! stuff like that's why I love the forum
Ah yes, my bad, four of course! Lady K will not be happy about this... :-\
Quote from: GO4IT on Feb 21, 2012, 10:47 PM
Quote from: SaraBananaBear on Feb 19, 2012, 12:04 PM
Found this on THATH's Facebook page a while back, thought I'd post it here in case Mr. MarkW and GO4IT hadn't see in. :)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/299980_10150353531427694_137022972693_8779131_1473524117_n.jpg)
You can see all three of us if you look closely :thumbsup:
Nice find SBB!! There we are, all FOUR of us on the rail a bit to center stage of Jim. Brings back amazing memories.
I'm not sure I mentioned this to anyone but I was touring Leeds the day of the show, and stumbled out of the City Museum in the early afternoon which is just about a block from the O2 Academy where MMJ was playing that night. So, I figured I'd take a look around the venue to see what was going on. I didn't see much until I looked up and there, right above me, was Jim sitting on a second floor balcony with his acoustic guitar and sheet music on a stand. I shouted up to him and we exchanged a few words including me saying how great they were and lamenting about the monitor catching fire a couple days before in Birmingham. As I was walking away I took the photo below. I was wondering what he was up to and now, in retrospect, I'll bet he was practicing his songs for the X-Mas iTunes session!
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7202/6919375639_74f5e0278f_m.jpg)
I just saw this GO4IT. Thank you for sharing this story. It must have been a fun moment for you.
Almost missed the one year anniversary of the Leeds show! SBB, Sunny, Mark W and I had a wonderful time on the rail in addition to some quality time at bars before and after (even if Townsend didn't show up for Live at Leeds, Part II).
One of the wonderful things about this band is being able to connect with like-minded people around the world and this made the show extra special for me. I've got the setlist from the show in my hand right now - BM into OBH to end - hard to beat that! :thumbsup:
Quote from: GO4IT on Nov 05, 2012, 10:28 PM
Almost missed the one year anniversary of the Leeds show! SBB, Sunny, Mark W and I had a wonderful time on the rail in addition to some quality time at bars before and after (even if Townsend didn't show up for Live at Leeds, Part II).
One of the wonderful things about this band is being able to connect with like-minded people around the world and this made the show extra special for me. I've got the setlist from the show in my hand right now - BM into OBH to end - hard to beat that! :thumbsup:
Oh wow, can't believe it's already been a year, it doesn't feel like it at all. Time really flies by. Anyhow, that was such a good night! Love meeting fellow fans! :thumbsup: