Last time MMJ played Verizon we got to witness the unveiling of Evil Urges live to the universe! What surprises will be in store for Houston on December 8th?
1. Jackets N Pones plus Jackets N Ags
Yes please! Never been to the Verizon Theatre...cannot wait!!! :D
1. Jackets N Pones plus Jackets N Ags
2. at dawn + 1
1. Jackets N Pones plus Jackets N Ags
2. at dawn + 1
3. Britt (+ ?- have preached from my MJJ soapbox to every friend in metro area, results TBD)
Verizon is a solid venue- the floor is immense (houses many more people than the balcony) and there are no bad spots in the place. The security staff is usually a bummer, though- just aggressive & unfriendly, no matter the event. ::)
I will be at this show and hopefully Dallas. I kind of hate this venue but what ever I am sure MMJ will rage as always.
I hope I can make it to the rollcall list! Right now I'm having a bit of financial problems (because of my MMJ Boston tour haha) but if by November everything gets back on track I'll do it! Plus my passport expires soon!
I saw the Avett Brothers and Truth and Salvage at Verizon not too long ago. The only complaint is the seats are smooshed in like sardines, but otherwise it's nice (As much as I would die to stand by the stage and get splashed with the band's sweat--especially Jim's--, I'm only 5 feet tall, so I prefer the seats).
I'm a huge fan of MMJ, and have never seen them in concert, so I'm super excited !!
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Is anyone planning on going to the soundcheck party? Any idea of when it starts? Also, I am sure it has been asked and answered somewhere before on the forum, but are we allowed to stay in the theatre at our spot when the soundcheck party is over, or will we be required to leave and then re-enter? Thanks!
I'm doing soundcheck as well. A board member shared the contents of his Artist Arena e-mail for the L.A. show in the link below. Can't hardly wait for this week to blow by.
http://www.mymorningjacket.com/forum/index.php?topic=15653.msg286836#msg286836 (http://www.mymorningjacket.com/forum/index.php?topic=15653.msg286836#msg286836)
just found out about this show. i'll be there taping.
does anyone have a soundcheck extra i can take off your hands?
:D
Mama's coming home early from work to watch our 2 year old son so I can drive from Austin!
Just got the Soundcheck e-mail!
Dear My Morning Jacket Fan,
Thanks for purchasing a soundcheck party package for your upcoming My Morning Jacket event on December 8th, 2011! As you know, this package gives you access to the band's private soundcheck party before the big show. Please READ ON for full details!
Please arrive between 3:00pm-3:45pm at the venue's box office to check in.
Please do not arrive late, as late arrivals cannot be guaranteed entry to the soundcheck.
You will need your photo ID and Order Confirmation Email to pick up your VIP sticky pass. From there, you will be instructed to stand by until the event begins.
Please make sure you are wearing your sticky and it is 100% visible for venue security.
The band will play between 3-4 songs depending on their production schedule.
Cameras are allowed without flashes. Video will not be allowed.
After the soundcheck, you will depart from the venue with your limited edition signed poster and will be granted reentry officially with your hard ticket to the show.
Enjoy the show!
Regards,
Artist Arena
I've had a blast at these shows the last couple nights. Wish I could be in Houston tomorrow. Have fun everybody that's going to Houston.
Thanks Ophi!
...The day has come...
Let's bring it tonight Houston!
Hoping for War Begun, Honest Man, Evelyn, What a Wonderful Man or...possibly Welcome Home? It has to be played at one of these shows before the New Year, right?!!!
Have not seen TWTHS on the set lists in a while so that would also be nice! And please Highly Suspicious in the encore!!! Yeahuhhhhhhhhhh
Also, have not checked the Delta Spirit set lists, but hoping for WHITE TABLE tonight! Has Bo been joining these guys for a couple songs during the opener?
4. hizzo + four friends. :D
I CANNOT wait. What time are y'all getting there tonight?
Hoping to make it by 3:45 for the soundcheck party but it is gonna be close! I hope my boss is in a good mood today...
I will be there but am going to miss the soundcheck. Which sucks but what ever.
Soundcheck setlist:
Old Sept. Blues
Picture of You
You Wanna Freak
Victory
Jim bantered re: visiting Rothko Chapel, a previous visit to Houston's Montrose area, asked for Carl's guidance on whether to sing high or low for "Old" and bemused how Houston reminds one of certain parts of New Orleans & Florida. Two members of Delta Spirit played stand-alone drums during "Victory".
If only I'd known that other folks (radio winners) had gotten word things would get around 4.15 (not 3.45 as stated by Artist Arena)- I almost lost my life trying to get to Verizon on time. :(
What? Another show tonight? Alright!!!
JK... quite a soundcheck setlist. What are they doing to us? Is our bitching paying off? As a parent, not the best message to give your kids, but... OSB and POY, MMMM good!
Quote from: Brittney on Dec 08, 2011, 06:41 PM
Soundcheck setlist:
Old Sept. Blues
Picture of You
Nice
I remember when I first started listening to this band, I had dream after dream of them playing Picture of You live. I hadn't seen them live yet but those are still some of the best live concert moments of my life.
great night, as every night spend with MMJ is...
War Begun!!!!
Phone Went West!!!
http://www.archive.org/download/http://www.archive.org/download/http://www.archive.org/details/MyMorningJacket2011-12-08.matrix.flac24 (http://www.archive.org/download/http://www.archive.org/details/MyMorningJacket2011-12-08.matrix.flac24)
My Morning Jacket
December 8, 2011
Verizon Wireless Theatre
Houston, TX
Recorded by: Justin Kacz
Source #1: DPA4021's (ortf) > Oade ACM Grace Lunatec V3 > CM Edirol R-44 (@ 24/96 kHz)
Source #2: Earthworks TC25's (xy) > CM Edirol R-44 (@ 24/96 kHz)
Location: DFC, FOH, Mics @ 12'
Transfer: Edirol R-44 > SDHC > MacBookPro
Conversion by: Justin Kacz - 24/96 kHz WAV > Audacity (combined both sources 50%/50%, normalization, fade in and fade out applied, tracking) > xACT (flac level 8, flac tagging)
***********************************************************************
**************DO NOT ENCODE THIS SHOW TO LOSSY FORMATS*****************
****************DO NOT SELL OR DISTRIBUTE FOR PROFIT*******************
***********************************************************************
******This is a 24 bit file set******
*******Not intended for cd*******
01: Victory Dance
02: Circuital
03: It Beats 4 U
04: First Light
05: I'm Amazed
06: Outta My System
07: Wonderful
08: You Wanna Freak Out
09: War Begun
10: Off The Record
11: Phone Went West
12: Movin' Away
13: Smokin' From Shootin'
14: Run Thru
15: Touch Me I'm Going To Scream Pt. 2
16: Gideon
<Encore Break>
17: Wordless Chorus
18: Day Is Coming
19: Holding On To Black Metal
20: One Big Holiday
Notes: Thanks to the FOH crew for all the help.
Compiled by Justin Kacz on 2011-12-09
jesus christ when they started playing war begun i fucking lost it and never got it back. :D
Quote from: justink on Dec 09, 2011, 09:14 AM
http://www.archive.org/download/http://www.archive.org/details/MyMorningJacket2011-12-08.matrix.flac24 (http://www.archive.org/download/http://www.archive.org/details/MyMorningJacket2011-12-08.matrix.flac24)
My Morning Jacket
December 8, 2011
Verizon Wireless Theatre
Houston, TX
Recorded by: Justin Kacz
Source #1: DPA4021's (ortf) > Oade ACM Grace Lunatec V3 > CM Edirol R-44 (@ 24/96 kHz)
Source #2: Earthworks TC25's (xy) > CM Edirol R-44 (@ 24/96 kHz)
Location: DFC, FOH, Mics @ 12'
Transfer: Edirol R-44 > SDHC > MacBookPro
Conversion by: Justin Kacz - 24/96 kHz WAV > Audacity (combined both sources 50%/50%, normalization, fade in and fade out applied, tracking) > xACT (flac level 8, flac tagging)
***********************************************************************
**************DO NOT ENCODE THIS SHOW TO LOSSY FORMATS*****************
****************DO NOT SELL OR DISTRIBUTE FOR PROFIT*******************
***********************************************************************
******This is a 24 bit file set******
*******Not intended for cd*******
01: Victory Dance
02: Circuital
03: It Beats 4 U
04: First Light
05: I'm Amazed
06: Outta My System
07: Wonderful
08: You Wanna Freak Out
09: War Begun
10: Off The Record
11: Phone Went West
12: Movin' Away
13: Smokin' From Shootin'
14: Run Thru
15: Touch Me I'm Going To Scream Pt. 2
16: Gideon
<Encore Break>
17: Wordless Chorus
18: Day Is Coming
19: Holding On To Black Metal
20: One Big Holiday
Notes: Thanks to the FOH crew for all the help.
Compiled by Justin Kacz on 2011-12-09
OMG. OMG. Already!!!!? WOWOWOWOWOW THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!! :)
So I'm getting an internet archive error when I go to the site. Not sure if it's the files or the site..?
Quote from: hizzo on Dec 09, 2011, 09:15 AM
jesus christ when they started playing war begun i fucking lost it and never got it back. :D
yes. this.
Gideon set closer eh?
hizzo use this link
http://www.archive.org/download/http://www.archive.org/details/MyMorningJacket2011-12-08.matrix.flac24 (http://www.archive.org/download/http://www.archive.org/details/MyMorningJacket2011-12-08.matrix.flac24)
then once page loads - go to the url bar and delete "http://www.archive.org/download/" and then press enter...should be good then
Quote from: WSS2 on Dec 09, 2011, 09:27 AM
hizzo use this link
http://www.archive.org/download/http://www.archive.org/details/MyMorningJacket2011-12-08.matrix.flac24 (http://www.archive.org/download/http://www.archive.org/details/MyMorningJacket2011-12-08.matrix.flac24)
then once page loads - go to the url bar and delete "http://www.archive.org/download/" and then press enter...should be good then
Got it! Downloading now! Seriously a million thank yous for taping and for the FAST up!
Quote from: WSS2 on Dec 09, 2011, 09:27 AM
hizzo use this link
http://www.archive.org/download/http://www.archive.org/details/MyMorningJacket2011-12-08.matrix.flac24 (http://www.archive.org/download/http://www.archive.org/details/MyMorningJacket2011-12-08.matrix.flac24)
then once page loads - go to the url bar and delete "http://www.archive.org/download/" and then press enter...should be good then
not sure why the link is messing up... but do what he said.
Hey guys, wondering who did the show poster last night??? Post a picture if you got one!
I have to say this show disappointed me. There was just too much of the Circuital and I really like Circuital. But it just wasn't a good mix of old and new material. Sure there was War Begun and Phone Went West but those moments didn't help the rest of the show. I still had lots of fun but this one ranks among my least favorite MMJ shows.
wow. never thought i'd see someone complain about war begun.
Im guessing that's not a full Run Thru, right?
Quote from: e_wind on Dec 09, 2011, 10:27 AM
wow. never thought i'd see someone complain about war begun.
War Begun was great. But 9 of the 20 songs played were from Circuital. That just isn't a good balance imo. 6 of these songs were played in the first half of the show.
I don't subscribe to the philosophy that every show has to be amazing or the best. I am sure some people thought it was mind blowing but I have seen MMJ close to 30 times and this one was forgettable for me.
Also to answer the question about a poster I don't think there was a show specific poster. Just the sound check poster and roll call poster were sold.
Quote from: midwesterner on Dec 09, 2011, 10:49 AM
Quote from: e_wind on Dec 09, 2011, 10:27 AM
wow. never thought i'd see someone complain about war begun.
War Begun was great. But 9 of the 20 songs played were from Circuital. That just isn't a good balance imo. 6 of these songs were played in the first half of the show.
I don't subscribe to the philosophy that every show has to be amazing or the best. I am sure some people thought it was mind blowing but I have seen MMJ close to 30 times and this one was forgettable for me.
Also to answer the question about a poster I don't think there was a show specific poster. Just the sound check poster and roll call poster were sold.
only 20 songs? no poster? sounds like something else was up....
Quote from: e_wind on Dec 09, 2011, 10:53 AM
Quote from: midwesterner on Dec 09, 2011, 10:49 AM
Quote from: e_wind on Dec 09, 2011, 10:27 AM
wow. never thought i'd see someone complain about war begun.
War Begun was great. But 9 of the 20 songs played were from Circuital. That just isn't a good balance imo. 6 of these songs were played in the first half of the show.
I don't subscribe to the philosophy that every show has to be amazing or the best. I am sure some people thought it was mind blowing but I have seen MMJ close to 30 times and this one was forgettable for me.
Also to answer the question about a poster I don't think there was a show specific poster. Just the sound check poster and roll call poster were sold.
only 20 songs? no poster? sounds like something else was up....
Funny that you say that because I live in Austin and this is only the 2nd show I have driven over to Houston to see since moving to Texas 3 years ago. Both shows have been at the Verizon Theater and IMO both were sub par. Perhaps it is this venue or perhaps it is Houston. MY wife who grew up in Houston is convinced that Houston crowds just suck. I will be testing this theory in March when I drive back to Houston for Radiohead.
Quote from: midwesterner on Dec 09, 2011, 10:59 AM
Quote from: e_wind on Dec 09, 2011, 10:53 AM
Quote from: midwesterner on Dec 09, 2011, 10:49 AM
Quote from: e_wind on Dec 09, 2011, 10:27 AM
wow. never thought i'd see someone complain about war begun.
War Begun was great. But 9 of the 20 songs played were from Circuital. That just isn't a good balance imo. 6 of these songs were played in the first half of the show.
I don't subscribe to the philosophy that every show has to be amazing or the best. I am sure some people thought it was mind blowing but I have seen MMJ close to 30 times and this one was forgettable for me.
Also to answer the question about a poster I don't think there was a show specific poster. Just the sound check poster and roll call poster were sold.
only 20 songs? no poster? sounds like something else was up....
Funny that you say that because I live in Austin and this is only the 2nd show I have driven over to Houston to see since moving to Texas 3 years ago. Both shows have been at the Verizon Theater and IMO both were sub par. Perhaps it is this venue or perhaps it is Houston. MY wife who grew up in Houston is convinced that Houston crowds just suck. I will be testing this theory in March when I drive back to Houston for Radiohead.
usually 20 songs and no poster mean it was some kind of multiband event, its odd for a real show. AND they didn't play any of their longest songs like Dondante or Steam. super weird man super weird.
I was at the Dallas show on Wednesday and I was pleasantly surprised. For some reason, I was expecting the Dallas crowd to be pretty weak, which would bring down the show overall... Instead they played an amazing set (not quite up to Red Rocks), I got a nice little Reno show poster and COBRA...
Overall, extremely satisfied...
you said it man. that dallas set list was possibly the best set of the year in North America.... behind Red Rocks that is!
I've lived in Houston ever since I was a teen, and only on a handful of occasions have I had a great experience at Houston shows. I don't know what it is about Houston's malaise when it comes to concerts. But I've definitely seen bands just outright not come to Texas. Pearl Jam, for example, hasn't hit Houston since 2003. I was told STP sold only about half of the sitting area at the Pavillion last summer. It's just not a great place for rock. My wife was thrilled because she got to sit down the whole time and watch My Morning Jacket. Radiohead was one of the few concerts I've been to where there was any type of electricity from the crowd. And it was all probably die hard fans that's traveled to see them.
That being said, I only get to see MMJ when they're in Houston, and the show was great in my eyes. Best American live band today.
Dondonte was on the setlist before or after Gideon (can't remember), but was cut.
also, the show specific posters never showed up to the venue. merch table was expecting them, but i guess they just didn't get delivered in time.
http://www.houstonpress.com/slideshow/my-morning-jacket-at-verizon-wireless-35724564/28/ (http://www.houstonpress.com/slideshow/my-morning-jacket-at-verizon-wireless-35724564/28/)
setlist
damn. we need to find out what the poster was. im sure the artist will be selling them
Houston was a great time last night. Only 20 songs but there were several new "extended jams" to songs that did not have them before. I know Phone is always a burner but last night's version had to have gone 10-12 minutes, with some new riffs I have never heard before (not Jim's solo which I know always changes but the band as a whole were playing a new and different melody for a while before the final "There'll be a knock on your back door..."). So pumped we also got the Gideon "extended jam" that I heard for the first time during dgold's Tulsa U-Stream. Don't know how new that is but I thoroughly enjoyed it live. I am no expert on reviewing shows but it definitely felt like some versions of the songs were extended longer than they normally are even by live standards. Maybe the track times are available on the download to verify? Regardless, Wonderful (with new vocal solo at the end) > Freak Out > WAR BEGUN > OTR (No duck walk though >PHONE = Damn good time.
Soundcheck was pretty cool. Got to talk to Eric as he was taking photos for the soundcheck twitter pics he sends out. Old Sept. Blues and Picture of You were a nice surprise. Guys from Delta Spirit rehearsed with Patrick for the added percussion for Victory Dance, which did happen during the actual show, as well as Patrick joining Delta Spirit for WHITE TABLE during the opener.
One of the highlights of the night was during Wordless. Instead of going with the standard knee slide during the high first note of the vocal solo (I think he might have hurt himself a bit doing this during the Tulsa show), Jim flung his cape high in the air, and it landed directly on top of Patrick's mic above his drum kit, which caused the mic, cape, and kit to cave in on Patrick. As he was hidden and hunched underneath said kit, cape and mic, the dude did not skip a beat! Pun. Jim and the crew responded quickly and put everything back to normal (Patrick was ok). It will be interesting to listen to the taping or check any youtube of the song to hear if this altered the percussion at all. Anyway, Patrick is the man, and I just thought you forumites might like that story.
As far as the crowd goes, I was definitely nervous about the turnout going into the show, and IMO it was looking thin when Delta Spirit came on. However, at showtime the GA and all of the middle tier seats seemed filled. For Houston standards, I thought we brought it! Everyone around me was singing along and rocking out, and OTR was definitely a crowd favorite. Could have used a little bit more noise to bring them back out for the encore, but besides that I thought it was great. We had a couple first timers in our little group and they did not leave dissappointed. Also, we got to talk to Carl after the show and he said it was a great crowd, so that made me feel good about their chances of coming back. Bo told us Jazzfest is a possibility for next year as well!
Also got to talk to Tom at length about the recent iTunes session, MSG next week and Japan and Australia next year. I have only gotten to meet Jim during an MOF autograph session so it was most excellent to meet rest of the group. Jim made it on the bus quick which I understood, but Tom said everyone else was still inside so we knew we had a shot at meeting them as they got on the bus. As everybody on here knows, I cannot say how cool and friendly the guys were. Got to talk to Patrick about the above mentioned Wordless incident, and also congratulate him on the new little one. I was blown away at how outgoing and appreciative he was towards us for sticking around to say hello. Also, don't know if y'all have seen this but below is Patrick's tweet after the show. I think it sums up the night! Sorry for the lengthy post!!!!
@patrickhallahanPatrick Hallahan
Houston....Absolutely Incredible. One of my favorite shows on the tour!!!! Many, many thanks! http://pic.twitter.com/epb8Wq0O (http://pic.twitter.com/epb8Wq0O)
Quote from: e_wind on Dec 09, 2011, 02:09 PM
damn. we need to find out what the poster was. im sure the artist will be selling them
Yes please post any info you find on this!
Quote from: Jackets N Pones on Dec 09, 2011, 02:21 PM
Bo told us Jazzfest is a possibility for next year as well!
AWESOME. I've been saying a daily novena/slaughtering calves for this to happen again ever since 2010, I can't tell you how glad I am to hear at least rumors! The two shows in NOLA last year were some of my favorites....thx for the info
PS Glad you had such a great experience last night!
I've been trying to figure out what the deal is with the poster too. There definitely was one, but the merch lady told me they didn't make it to Houston in time and that I could "get it online." But I have no idea where online. Anyway I was a bit nervous about the Houston crowd but I had a GREAT fucking time. I was in the front and the crowd around us was mostly good. The band seemed to be feeding off the crowd too, so surprisingly the Houston crowd thing didn't seem to be an issue. I got a setlist and Dondante was on there but they didn't play it. Not sure why but I think they came out a little later than planned so maybe that had something to do with it.
I NEED THE HOUSTON POSTER!!! :P
thanks for the taper getting it up so quickly. between the ustream and the 2 recordings, I heard all 3 MMJ shows this week. Ahh, technology!
I agree that not all shows are facemelters and I was struck while listening to this show at work how front-loaded the new album was. 6 of the first 8 songs were off Circuital and I'm not sure I've seen that before. War Begun sure was a treat but yes, in general, it seemed pretty straightforward and short at 20 songs. I hope everyone's feeling ok.
For these last 2 live shows I've listened without seeing the setlist or track names, so it's been a lot of fun to "play along". Requires me to download while looking through fingers over eyes, seeing while not really seeing kinda thing. So maybe I was just hoping for more surprises.
Usually I go into MMJ blackout a week before a show I'm attending. Instead I'm overdosing here!
Last thought - Bo is KILLING it these days. The Cobra from the night before was really interesting. His touches are all over these songs. The Run Thru was a little different too.
Quote from: EasyRyder on Dec 09, 2011, 02:31 PM
Quote from: Jackets N Pones on Dec 09, 2011, 02:21 PM
Bo told us Jazzfest is a possibility for next year as well!
AWESOME. I've been saying a daily novena/slaughtering calves for this to happen again ever since 2010, I can't tell you how glad I am to hear at least rumors! The two shows in NOLA last year were some of my favorites....thx for the info
PS Glad you had such a great experience last night!
My brother and I both said that if this happens next year we're packing up the fams and bringing the kids to their first MMJ show! They were at HSMF this year, but asleep in the RV with the babysitter at showtime! Crossing fingers that it happens!!
Quote from: zanjam on Dec 09, 2011, 02:47 PM
Quote from: EasyRyder on Dec 09, 2011, 02:31 PM
Quote from: Jackets N Pones on Dec 09, 2011, 02:21 PM
Bo told us Jazzfest is a possibility for next year as well!
AWESOME. I've been saying a daily novena/slaughtering calves for this to happen again ever since 2010, I can't tell you how glad I am to hear at least rumors! The two shows in NOLA last year were some of my favorites....thx for the info
PS Glad you had such a great experience last night!
My brother and I both said that if this happens next year we're packing up the fams and bringing the kids to their first MMJ show! They were at HSMF this year, but asleep in the RV with the babysitter at showtime! Crossing fingers that it happens!!
You should! Definitely the most kid-friendly festival I've been too, and still it's one of my favorites (biased being from New Orleans, myself). MMJ put on quite the show last year, I'm bummed no recordings happened. Looks like we need a Jazz Fest 2012 thread ;D
/resume previous thread/ ;)
Quote from: Jackets N Pones on Dec 09, 2011, 02:24 PM
Quote from: e_wind on Dec 09, 2011, 02:09 PM
damn. we need to find out what the poster was. im sure the artist will be selling them
Yes please post any info you find on this!
LOVE ME SOME POSTER TALK
Randy Fung was the artist and yes, they never arrived to the venue in time due to a mailing error
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Quote from: mahg33ta on Dec 09, 2011, 03:18 PM
Quote from: Jackets N Pones on Dec 09, 2011, 02:24 PM
Quote from: e_wind on Dec 09, 2011, 02:09 PM
damn. we need to find out what the poster was. im sure the artist will be selling them
Yes please post any info you find on this!
LOVE ME SOME POSTER TALK
Randy Fung was the artist and yes, they never arrived to the venue in time due to a mailing error
(http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/9316/houstonq.jpg)
Image blocked at work. :( My, that Randy Fung is a busy little beaver! I can't keep up. I was so pleased to have all of his MMJs except LA 10, then he did Europe and two of the past week's shows. Woof.
Jazzfest is releasing their initial lineup on 12/14 so we might know soon. Also is there anywhere online where that poster is being sold?
thats a nice Fung. You may try emailing him, other wise I'd say they'll show up on the bands website
Quote from: EasyRyder on Dec 09, 2011, 02:31 PM
Quote from: Jackets N Pones on Dec 09, 2011, 02:21 PM
Bo told us Jazzfest is a possibility for next year as well!
PS Glad you had such a great experience last night!
Thanks Easy! See you in New Orleans!
man, i'll most likely be outa town for the jazz fest and the beale street thing. Jazz Fest is something that i really want to do at some point in my life.
When will the Beale Street line-up be announced?
Randy can be reached at randyfung@hotmail.com. He's already responded to an e-mail I sent to him this afternoon (confirms he has extras, will make arrangements/transactions with buyers on one-to-one basis as does not sell them on a site).
just exchanged emails with Randy- man he's the nicest guy- and he says that he has extras for sale for anyone interested
irfung
at
aol
dot
com
jesus god i'm loving that poster! i've got to get it!