This should be a lively debate.....
My personal fav's so far are Neko Case and Band of Horses - mostly because they are good bands and interesting to sit in with Jacket.
Worst has to be Shabazz - I seriously thought it was a joke in Brooklyn. Do they even qualify as a "band"???
And here's a question: who would our ideal opener be??
WORST Kings of Leon !!! BAM :thumbsup:
BEST Trampled by Turtles ( because it's the bestest most recent I've seen )
Ideal Led Zeppelin
i did enjoy shabazz palaces but i thought it was an odd choice as an opener. cheers to them for playing to an audience that normally wouldn't hear their music.
when did KOL open for MMJ?
if i had to a choose a best it would probably be everybody who played on saturday at newport this year but that prob doesnt qualify as an opener. :thumbsup:
Best Dr Dog and even though they didn't take the stage right before Jacket, North Mississippi AllStars, AND Trombone Shorty.
Worst - I'm not going to go down that road
Band of Horses was very nice...MSG 2011
...with that stated...all opening bands suck...they make us wait for MMJ...;)
I loved Everest as an opener...they were my favorite.
I (and I know this is controversial) did not enjoy Shabazz Palaces at all. I tried very hard to keep an open mind, and not seem like a middle age suburbanite....but I found their sound to be completely assaultive. Not my thing..
Grace Potter and BOH so far have been my favorites.
Quote from: Bigsky on Sep 20, 2012, 08:26 PM
...with that stated...all opening bands suck...they make us wait for MMJ...;)
The best opener was on the Evil Urges tour...no opener. An evening with My Morning Jacket.
I've only seen them headline four times, but I've never loved any of their openers. BoH are pretty good (though I don't listen to them recreationally) but I do *not* want to see them again. And the Z T5 show may be the biggest disparity in quality between opener and headliner I've ever seen.
That being said, I believe PHJB and them is a match made in heaven. <3<3<3
BoH-rrrriiiiinnnnggg.
For all the anit-BoH sentiment, they rocked on Letterman last night.
Band of Horses -- "Knock Knock" 9/19/2012 Letterman (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWFCCIucoAE#ws)
I'd see BOH over any of the T5 openers, I think. I don't really remember the T5 openers. But I do remember BOH. :bath:
Quote from: Taterbug on Sep 20, 2012, 05:22 PM
WORST Kings of Leon !!! BAM :thumbsup:
BEST Trampled by Turtles ( because it's the bestest most recent I've seen )
Ideal Led Zeppelin
Nice! Right on, Tater! :cool:
I really got into Everest after they opened T5 #5. I was bummed I missed them at Forecastle, to beat to make it. They'll be opening for Neil Young in November in Boston.
Everest - I've Had This Feeling Before (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWiCfHuSgtA#ws)
Quote from: buymycar on Sep 20, 2012, 10:19 PM
Quote from: Bigsky on Sep 20, 2012, 08:26 PM
...with that stated...all opening bands suck...they make us wait for MMJ...;)
The best opener was on the Evil Urges tour...no opener. An evening with My Morning Jacket.
That's probably the truest statement I've read today.
I've only seen four opening bands, so here goes:
1) Trombone Shorty
2) Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings
3) Band of Horses
4) Shabazz Palaces
Note: I did not hate Shabazz Palaces like many others did, and like I thought I would. It was actually kind of cool background music. I didn't have a problem with them at all, and I thought I was going to be really sour on them.
Dream opener:
Deer Tick
White Denim
Trombone Shorty again
PHJB, and Grace Potter have been my faves, and Everest is up there too.
Not gonna touch the worst one.
Quote from: buymycar on Sep 20, 2012, 10:19 PM
Quote from: Bigsky on Sep 20, 2012, 08:26 PM
...with that stated...all opening bands suck...they make us wait for MMJ...;)
The best opener was on the Evil Urges tour...no opener. An evening with My Morning Jacket.
Now THAT show at the Greek was 3+ hours! Here's to no openers! :beer:
Best - The New Pornographers, even the fans in upstate NY weren't that into them.
With the news about Soundland being cancelled, I think the best opening band is any band and show that actually takes place.
I'm a newb, so I've only got one real show under my belt. I was underwhelmed (if that's a word - teehee!) by BOH. I hadn't heard them before I saw them at Echo Beach so my frame of reference is very limited. They just seemed to get the basics of a song going and then it ended. I was bored, ultimately.
Dream: The Sadies
Quote from: LeanneP on Sep 20, 2012, 11:41 PM
I'm a newb, so I've only got one real show under my belt. I was underwhelmed (if that's a word - teehee!) by BOH. I hadn't heard them before I saw them at Echo Beach so my frame of reference is very limited. They just seemed to get the basics of a song going and then it ended. I was bored, ultimately.
Dream: The Sadies
I think we will keep you around here after all. :wink: I hate to bash too much on BoH. I know that lots of people really like them. But except for the last three songs of their sets I've seen them play, it's a little .....boring. Maybe it would be better if I wasn't waiting to see MMJ play, but I've seen them play with them enough that I'm not planning to ever pay to see them by themselves.
Lot of BOH hate here. I use to like them a lot, now just meh. Saw them open at MSG last year, and I would have said that was my favorite opener, as none of my other Jacket shows had 'proper' openers that I remember.
However, after seeing Portugal The Man at the Wiltern, I will say they are my favorite now. Least favorite, I am going to have to pile on Shabazz Palaces. Didn't think they were terrible exactly, and I am a hip-hop fan, but I just couldn't really get into it.
Quote from: zanjam on Sep 20, 2012, 11:34 PM
Quote from: buymycar on Sep 20, 2012, 10:19 PM
Quote from: Bigsky on Sep 20, 2012, 08:26 PM
...with that stated...all opening bands suck...they make us wait for MMJ...;)
The best opener was on the Evil Urges tour...no opener. An evening with My Morning Jacket.
Now THAT show at the Greek was 3+ hours! Here's to no openers! :beer:
Cheers to that! If '08 was the Scottish Battlefield show, this year's Greek show was Operation Desert Storm. :wink:
The Head and the Heart was just pure love, so good! :cheesy: I'd love to see them again or Floating Action. :thumbsup:
Quote from: Northern Neighbour on Sep 20, 2012, 11:39 PM
Best - The New Pornographers, even the fans in upstate NY weren't that into them.
I wouldn't say the NPs were bad themselves, but I would say I felt bad for them. It was awkward, and thus, I would have to say it was one of the 'worst' openers I've seen for MMJ. Again, not that they sucked or anything, but the crowd just didn't buy what they were selling and they knew it. It was uncomfortable. I remember the singer saying something like 'maybe you all could stand up or something...' :lipsrsealed:
Quote from: ericm on Sep 20, 2012, 11:31 PM
PHJB, and Grace Potter have been my faves, and Everest is up there too.
Not gonna touch the worst one.
How could I forget Grace Potter?? She was great!!
Quote from: joey_rogo on Sep 21, 2012, 07:49 AM
Quote from: Northern Neighbour on Sep 20, 2012, 11:39 PM
Best - The New Pornographers, even the fans in upstate NY weren't that into them.
I wouldn't say the NPs were bad themselves, but I would say I felt bad for them. It was awkward, and thus, I would have to say it was one of the 'worst' openers I've seen for MMJ. Again, not that they sucked or anything, but the crowd just didn't buy what they were selling and they knew it. It was uncomfortable. I remember the singer saying something like 'maybe you all could stand up or something...' :lipsrsealed:
Awkward would be an apt description. I thought the band was fine, but the atmosphere was really odd.
Grace Potter and the Nocturnals were a lot of fun. Never saw Band of Horses open for MMJ, but did see them open for Pearl Jam and they're great. And yes in my opinion, no opener is the optimal situation e.g. Portland, ME 2010.
I haven't been lucky enough to attend one of these shows but I'm always jealous when I see favorite bands like Delta Spirit and Portugal. The Man opening for the group.
BoH was my least fav, because of the boredom factor. They are not bad, just not very interesting to me.
I'd love to Portugal. The Man open for them. I haven't seen them do so, though I have seen them (at Bonnaroo ''09). Also, I'd like to see them have Kurt Vile or Fruit Bats open.
I would have to go with Delta Spirit and Trombone Shorty as the best openers I've seen...
I've only seen BOH and Neko Case open for MMJ. Not a big fan of Neko, flame away, and I only like the early BOH, never got into their previous album, and didn't mind their MPP show.
I think Trampled By Turtles would be a great opener for the next tour, saw them at the Union Transfer and was very pleasantly surprised, as well as by their opener These United States. Not often do you get a great opener at shows it seems, so when I do it's a great time.
Another great opener to get the crowd riled up for MMJ would be J Roddy Walston and the Business... pure rock and roll joy.
:thumbsup:
Shorty & Orleans Ave. all the way! Those boys are sooooo fn talented. If there are any albums I have abused as much as any off MMJs it's 'For True' & 'Backatown'! If you haven't heard them run out and get them. This is one band the MMJ didn't guide me to but my love for Nola music and Jazz fest did. My one tour failure was not making it to Red Rocks this summer to see them open... Hoping they open one of the Port Chester or NYE shows!
PHJB- Nola love and guaranteed horns later!
Everest- hometown band I love as well
Iron & Wine- shocked how much I liked his opening at The Wiltern, after seeing him at The Fox before, He is Prob one of the funniest guys with his banter and great chemistry with MMJ
Thank you for this post as I just googled Shorty and see he's playing in Malibu 10/20... anyone in LA you should go!
Delta Spirit was really good. Hadn't heard much of them and they killed it.
Band of Horses has to be my high point. Seeing BOH and MMJ together was one of the greatest concert deals I've ever received in life.
I don't like to say worst, but I could not get into Neko Case.
Holly Miranda opened one of the nights at T5 and was really awesome
I liked Kathleen Edwards when she opened.. she had a jacket on with a white t-shirt on underneath and when she took off her jacket her boobs were slammin. borderline boner material.
worst bands were band of snorses'zzz or neko gayce. MMJ shouldn't have an opener. they don't need one.
Quote from: exist10z on Sep 21, 2012, 12:04 AM
Lot of BOH hate here. I use to like them a lot, now just meh. Saw them open at MSG last year, and I would have said that was my favorite opener, as none of my other Jacket shows had 'proper' openers that I remember.
However, after seeing Portugal The Man at the Wiltern, I will say they are my favorite now. Least favorite, I am going to have to pile on Shabazz Palaces. Didn't think they were terrible exactly, and I am a hip-hop fan, but I just couldn't really get into it.
I was sitting in the back on the bar stools with a decidedly white, over 40 crowd that night. Everyone was bored, and looked perplexed. The guy next to me just received free MMJ tics from a friend who could not go, and he knew nothing of them. He agreed Shabbazz was not horrible, no one said that in our little crowd, but I saw no one who was into them. He told me during intermission he hoped MMJ was nothing like the opening band.
The guy next to me said that Shabbaz was the longest hour of his life. I didn't disagree.
I LOVED the way Portugal. The Man came out pedal to the metal and rocked an intense instrumental jam to open their set. I also dug the way they'd slow down as they got heavier, it reminded me of Sabbath and old Mother Hips a little bit.
My fave opener has been Sharon Jones and Dap Kings, but I love classic soul. Everest were really good, too. I thought I'd like Trombone Shorty, but I found something lacking. I guess I was expecting more of a traditional New Orleans sound. I do like Pres. Hall Jazz, but I've not seen them open for MMJ.
For me to like the opener for MMJ, they have to rock. Mellow stuff does not get me fired up to rock out with MMJ. Iron and Wine has talent, but for me it was a buzz kill rather than a whet the appetite kind of thing. I'd love to see Lucero or J. Roddy Walston open, some good, soulful roots rock kinda deal. Raphael Saddiq would work, too. The Mother Hips would still be a good opener for MMJ, I think, too.
Sharon Jones was a kick in the head, and Everest was short and very sweet.
Rincon, is that (a kick in the head) good or bad in your view ? :huh:
Oh, and the current Lucero album that I was telling you about at the Wiltern is called Women and Work. You might dig it, maybe.
I always heard that term as a positive. :thumbsup: I missed half of her show due to dinner. That was a strange MMJ show.
I'd have to say BOH or Everest were my fav openers. I quite liked Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings a lot too. Shabazz least favorite - and I'm not a hip hop hater. Just didn't get 'em.
Best - Yo La Tengo and Delta Spirit
Dream - Trampled by Turtles
Trampled by Turtles - Never Again (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ovl02QCpcWI#)
:huh: Ugh!! Forgot the train wreck known as Avi Buffalo. OK indie lightweight pop with a singer who looked 12, and sounded like a mix of a 12 year old with a breaking voice, and a cat in heat.
Ugh, I forgot about them - they were pretty forgetable. Weren't they the 2010 west coast openers?
Quote from: rincon on Sep 23, 2012, 03:06 AM
:huh: Ugh!! Forgot the train wreck known as Avi Buffalo. OK indie lightweight pop with a singer who looked 12, and sounded like a mix of a 12 year old with a breaking voice, and a cat in heat.
Yeah that band sucks, a lot.
Quote from: lucylew on Sep 23, 2012, 11:18 AM
Ugh, I forgot about them - they were pretty forgetable. Weren't they the 2010 west coast openers?
Yup.
Quote from: SaraBananaBear on Sep 21, 2012, 01:41 AM
The Head and the Heart was just pure love, so good! :cheesy: I'd love to see them again or Floating Action. :thumbsup:
I agree with Sara - The Head and the Heart were excellent openers for the two UK shows I saw (one with her) last fall. Not only was their music and energy outstanding but it also meshed quite well in style with the main act to follow.
That said, I also agree with all who said no opening act is even better!
THATH and Dr. Dog are two of my favorite bands, so they're definitely my favorite two openers (that I never saw).
The Head and The Heart, Dr. Dog, and Houndmouth is my wish for PC openers.
I've been a long-time BOH fan. Saw them open for Built To Spill back in 2006 and I've been a fan of them ever since so they were my favorite opener so far. They had a GREAT turnout in Columbus for their opener as well and you could tell Ben was really digging the support.
Prez Hall has to be my sentimental favorite opener though. That was my first Jacket show and they certainly helped making that a memorable night. :thumbsup:
Least favorite was some local band at a Pittsburgh show and I can't even remember their name. I heard some of their stuff prior to the show and decided they weren't worth the bother of going in early so we stayed in the lot and drank good beer... :beer:
I would also have liked to have been to one of the shows where the Black Keys opened for them. THAT would have been a killer show.
Dream openers would include Dean Wareham (hopefully one night in Port Chester), Dr. Dog, Everest, etc...
Would love to see JEFF the Brotherhood or FUTUREBIRDS open for them
Two of my favorites that haven't been mentioned are Dungen and the Slip and my least favorite would be Neko, Holly Miranda, and BoH.
I completely get how Shabazz would not be popular among a lot fans. It's not melodic and can sound rhythmically awkward.
Without a doubt, an Evening With were the best shows.
Dude, how could I forget for my dream opener Heartless Bastards!!!! That'd be crazy eyes! :cheesy:
Oopsss... wrong thread.
I feel bad that there is some much unhappiness with Neko Case! She's a fave artist of mine (and The Sadies have been frequent backing musicians and I luuuuurrrrrve The Sadies). What's the disconnect? I'm curious as I think it makes a great fit.
Quote from: Shug on Sep 27, 2012, 09:58 AM
Dude, how could I forget for my dream opener Heartless Bastards!!!! That'd be crazy eyes! :cheesy:
They would be awesome, wouldn't they!
Could go for some more Delta Spirit opening dates :) Never saw those shows.
Quote from: itrainmonkeys on Sep 27, 2012, 01:36 PM
Could go for some more Delta Spirit opening dates :) Never saw those shows.
Says the guy who likes the sound of banging trash can lids? Pffft.
Sorry for the harsh, but actually went in early to see them twice in FL last year during December run....the music wasn't terrible, per se, but I think the bass player freaked me out - felt like I had time travelled back to my frat house basement in the early '90's (as opposed to waitin for the best band on earth to play). And they actually broke down their own equipment as MMJ crew was setting up. The whole thing was kinda budget.
Here's a crazy thought - Eddie Vedder has been showing up at tons of shows recently -Tom petty, Bruce etc.....hoping he's in NYC area for Christmas and needs something to do!!
Quote from: millerjustin on Sep 27, 2012, 07:43 PM
Quote from: itrainmonkeys on Sep 27, 2012, 01:36 PM
Could go for some more Delta Spirit opening dates :) Never saw those shows.
Says the guy who likes the sound of banging trash can lids? Pffft.
Sorry for the harsh, but actually went in early to see them twice in FL last year during December run....the music wasn't terrible, per se, but I think the bass player freaked me out - felt like I had time travelled back to my frat house basement in the early '90's (as opposed to waitin for the best band on earth to play). And they actually broke down their own equipment as MMJ crew was setting up. The whole thing was kinda budget.
i respect bands more when i see them setting up or breaking down their own shit. to each their own, i guess.
Quote from: iLikeBeer on Sep 23, 2012, 09:36 PM
I've been a long-time BOH fan. Saw them open for Built To Spill back in 2006 and I've been a fan of them ever since so they were my favorite opener so far. They had a GREAT turnout in Columbus for their opener as well and you could tell Ben was really digging the support.
Prez Hall has to be my sentimental favorite opener though. That was my first Jacket show and they certainly helped making that a memorable night. :thumbsup:
Least favorite was some local band at a Pittsburgh show and I can't even remember their name. I heard some of their stuff prior to the show and decided they weren't worth the bother of going in early so we stayed in the lot and drank good beer... :beer:
I would also have liked to have been to one of the shows where the Black Keys opened for them. THAT would have been a killer show.
Dream openers would include Dean Wareham (hopefully one night in Port Chester), Dr. Dog, Everest, etc...
I think that was some kind of pre-show thing, I believe Daniel Martin Moore was the official opener for that show.
Quote from: LeanneP on Sep 27, 2012, 11:51 AM
I feel bad that there is some much unhappiness with Neko Case! She's a fave artist of mine (and The Sadies have been frequent backing musicians and I luuuuurrrrrve The Sadies). What's the disconnect? I'm curious as I think it makes a great fit.
Surprised to see a couple dislikes for Neko too. I thought she held back a little opening for MMJ last year, as some opening bands do sometimes. I saw her headline this year and it was much better. I talked to some fans after the show and they were all very lame though! None of them were into MMJ, even the ones that were at the MMJ/Neko shows said they left early.
My favorite opener has been The Slip. The only other openers have been Daniel Martin Moore witch I didn't catch, BOH, and the previously stated Neko. I've had one "evening with".
I saw My Morning Jacket with Band of Horses, and here's an interesting story: Last year I wanted to see BOH with KOL in Tinley Park, IL and BOH was opening, which was great because I don't like KOL so I thought - what the heck, I'll leave after Band of Horses. But the Kings lead singer (I think) got drunk and they cancelled their tour.
So then, I kept wishing that Band of Horses would somehow play with MMJ. BAM!!!! roll call announced the MSG show with BOH as the opening act.
Well I could not go to NY at that time, but MMJ was kind enough to have Band of Horses open up in Chicago. The only bummer was the beer lines were so long that alot of people were standing in line during Band of Horses waiting to get beer instead of being able to watch the show.
Anyway, I thought they were great, but My Morning Jacket are the innovators and everyone else are the immitaters.
Quote from: itrainmonkeys on Sep 27, 2012, 01:36 PM
Could go for some more Delta Spirit opening dates :) Never saw those shows.
Used to love these guys but their last tour/album was terrible..(too much singalong with the crowd and distracting stuff on stage) then I think i got my overdose of him at Newport Folk Fest, i hope they re-group somehow and come back with a good album and that dude comes back down to earth..
Quote from: Penny Lane on Oct 04, 2012, 09:43 AM
Quote from: itrainmonkeys on Sep 27, 2012, 01:36 PM
Could go for some more Delta Spirit opening dates :) Never saw those shows.
Used to love these guys but their last tour/album was terrible..(too much singalong with the crowd and distracting stuff on stage) then I think i got my overdose of him at Newport Folk Fest, i hope they re-group somehow and come back with a good album and that dude comes back down to earth..
yeah I came to say this. I would be STOKED for them to open if we were still in the Ode to Sunshine days
Well lets just go ahead and end this discussion right now. Worst. Opener. Ever. I dare somebody to try and top this one...
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I was waiting for someone to bring this up...
forgot about that. it sucked. conversation is over
Quote from: Penny Lane on Oct 04, 2012, 09:43 AM
Quote from: itrainmonkeys on Sep 27, 2012, 01:36 PM
Could go for some more Delta Spirit opening dates :) Never saw those shows.
Used to love these guys but their last tour/album was terrible..(too much singalong with the crowd and distracting stuff on stage) then I think i got my overdose of him at Newport Folk Fest, i hope they re-group somehow and come back with a good album and that dude comes back down to earth..
I'm a huge fan of the band and have been since the first album. I loved the new stuff and think they're a great live act but I do understand some people's criticisms. While I liked a lot of it or didn't notice it at points, there were a lot of complaints about the production and vocal effects on the new album from friends. I'm easy to please though and am a huge fan of that "circle" of groups like Deer Tick, Delta, Dawes, Dr. Dog, Felice Brothers, etc.
Quote from: Shug on Sep 21, 2012, 10:59 PM
The Mother Hips would still be a good opener for MMJ, I think, too.
AGREE!
We had Dawes in April down here. They were pretty awesome...
As a couple other people have mentioned, I loved Everest as an opener at T5.
I'd talk about how much I loved Band of Horses at Red Rocks, but I'm scared of the big old Canadian ass-whipping a certain someone might give me in Port Chester if I did.
Mr Whippy- when I saw you had posted in this thread, I was sure you were going to be mentioning when you and I were fighting for the rail in Forecastle w/ Andrew Bird. Now THAT was a long set.
Didn't that set last two and a half hours too?
Quote from: mahg33ta on Oct 06, 2012, 02:33 PM
Mr Whippy- when I saw you had posted in this thread, I was sure you were going to be mentioning when you and I were fighting for the rail in Forecastle w/ Andrew Bird. Now THAT was a long set.
We're you guys fighting to get off the rail and out of there for that? :wink:
Quote from: mahg33ta on Oct 06, 2012, 02:33 PM
Mr Whippy- when I saw you had posted in this thread, I was sure you were going to be mentioning when you and I were fighting for the rail in Forecastle w/ Andrew Bird. Now THAT was a long set.
Quite possibly the longest 90 minutes of my life. I didn't really think of that as an opening band for MMJ as it being a festival, but if I do think of it that way, that takes the cake as the worst for me by far. If there is a soundtrack to Hell, Andrew Bird will provide the whistling.
Kyle, you bringing up our fight up at the rail at Forescastle reminded me of your response to the young girl trying to squeeze in front of you.
Girl to Kyle - "Do you mind if is squeeze in front of you?"
Kyle to Girl - "Yes, very much."
Classic.
Are you sure it was only 90 minutes? It seemed so much l o n g e r.
Quote from: MrWhippy on Oct 07, 2012, 08:32 AM
Quote from: mahg33ta on Oct 06, 2012, 02:33 PM
Mr Whippy- when I saw you had posted in this thread, I was sure you were going to be mentioning when you and I were fighting for the rail in Forecastle w/ Andrew Bird. Now THAT was a long set.
Quite possibly the longest 90 minutes of my life. I didn't really think of that as an opening band for MMJ as it being a festival, but if I do think of it that way, that takes the cake as the worst for me by far. If there is a soundtrack to Hell, Andrew Bird will provide the whistling.
Kyle, you bringing up our fight up at the rail at Forescastle reminded me of your response to the young girl trying to squeeze in front of you.
Girl to Kyle - "Do you mind if is squeeze in front of you?"
Kyle to Girl - "Yes, very much."
Classic.
Ah I remember that! I was the kid in front of you by the way. I'm with Fully, there is NO way that the Andrew Bird set was only 90 minutes. It was horrible.
Quote from: ryno11111 on Oct 04, 2012, 01:44 PM
Well lets just go ahead and end this discussion right now. Worst. Opener. Ever. I dare somebody to try and top this one...
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But the reason why I came here was to bring this up but I see someone already beat me to it. That is still one of the strangest and worst pairings I've ever heard of.
Quote from: TheThird on Oct 11, 2012, 05:02 PM
Ah I remember that! I was the kid in front of you by the way. I'm with Fully, there is NO way that the Andrew Bird set was only 90 minutes. It was horrible.
I know that, silly. You're very easy to pick out in the Forecastle webcast, but the way, if you haven't noticed.
Quote from: TheThird on Oct 11, 2012, 05:02 PM
Quote from: MrWhippy on Oct 07, 2012, 08:32 AM
Quote from: mahg33ta on Oct 06, 2012, 02:33 PM
Mr Whippy- when I saw you had posted in this thread, I was sure you were going to be mentioning when you and I were fighting for the rail in Forecastle w/ Andrew Bird. Now THAT was a long set.
Quite possibly the longest 90 minutes of my life. I didn't really think of that as an opening band for MMJ as it being a festival, but if I do think of it that way, that takes the cake as the worst for me by far. If there is a soundtrack to Hell, Andrew Bird will provide the whistling.
Kyle, you bringing up our fight up at the rail at Forescastle reminded me of your response to the young girl trying to squeeze in front of you.
Girl to Kyle - "Do you mind if is squeeze in front of you?"
Kyle to Girl - "Yes, very much."
Classic.
Ah I remember that! I was the kid in front of you by the way. I'm with Fully, there is NO way that the Andrew Bird set was only 90 minutes. It was horrible.
Quote from: ryno11111 on Oct 04, 2012, 01:44 PM
Well lets just go ahead and end this discussion right now. Worst. Opener. Ever. I dare somebody to try and top this one...
(http://www.nashvillescene.com/binary/301e/1319056306-mmtrey.jpg)
But the reason why I came here was to bring this up but I see someone already beat me to it. That is still one of the strangest and worst pairings I've ever heard of.
i agree worst pairing ever...but i waited at the front of the line from 3:30 on with some of the funniest, most hardcore black women i have ever met in my life...trey's angels
Seth, does that make you one of Trey's Angel's too?
Quote from: MrWhippy on Oct 11, 2012, 05:27 PM
Quote from: TheThird on Oct 11, 2012, 05:02 PM
Ah I remember that! I was the kid in front of you by the way. I'm with Fully, there is NO way that the Andrew Bird set was only 90 minutes. It was horrible.
I know that, silly. You're very easy to pick out in the Forecastle webcast, but the way, if you haven't noticed.
I couldn't remember if I ever told you my name on here. And my parents are quite.... proud?....of my frequent appearance on the Forecastle webcast :thumbsup: :grin:
Quote from: TheThird on Oct 12, 2012, 12:58 AM
I couldn't remember if I ever told you my name on here. And my parents are quite.... proud?....of my frequent appearance on the Forecastle webcast :thumbsup: :grin:
You certainly look happy!
Quote from: ryno11111 on Oct 04, 2012, 01:44 PM
Well lets just go ahead and end this discussion right now. Worst. Opener. Ever. I dare somebody to try and top this one...
(http://www.nashvillescene.com/binary/301e/1319056306-mmtrey.jpg)
It was horrible, but I'll never forget the 10 minutes he spent complimenting all the girls on their outfits. "Baby Girl, I see you in that yellow skirt. Looking Good."
Quote from: TheThird on Oct 11, 2012, 05:02 PM
Ah I remember that! I was the kid in front of you by the way. I'm with Fully, there is NO way that the Andrew Bird set was only 90 minutes. It was horrible.
i'm pretty sure his set lasted 4 days..
Quote from: MrWhippy on Oct 07, 2012, 08:32 AM
Quote from: mahg33ta on Oct 06, 2012, 02:33 PM
Mr Whippy- when I saw you had posted in this thread, I was sure you were going to be mentioning when you and I were fighting for the rail in Forecastle w/ Andrew Bird. Now THAT was a long set.
Quite possibly the longest 90 minutes of my life. I didn't really think of that as an opening band for MMJ as it being a festival, but if I do think of it that way, that takes the cake as the worst for me by far. If there is a soundtrack to Hell, Andrew Bird will provide the whistling.
Kyle, you bringing up our fight up at the rail at Forescastle reminded me of your response to the young girl trying to squeeze in front of you.
Girl to Kyle - "Do you mind if is squeeze in front of you?"
Kyle to Girl - "Yes, very much."
Classic.
Yeah, I love people who then respond with "mmj is my favorite band!!" like that should grant them access. What do they think we've been standing there all day for?
Quote from: mahg33ta on Oct 12, 2012, 03:11 PM
Quote from: MrWhippy on Oct 07, 2012, 08:32 AM
Quote from: mahg33ta on Oct 06, 2012, 02:33 PM
Mr Whippy- when I saw you had posted in this thread, I was sure you were going to be mentioning when you and I were fighting for the rail in Forecastle w/ Andrew Bird. Now THAT was a long set.
Quite possibly the longest 90 minutes of my life. I didn't really think of that as an opening band for MMJ as it being a festival, but if I do think of it that way, that takes the cake as the worst for me by far. If there is a soundtrack to Hell, Andrew Bird will provide the whistling.
Kyle, you bringing up our fight up at the rail at Forescastle reminded me of your response to the young girl trying to squeeze in front of you.
Girl to Kyle - "Do you mind if is squeeze in front of you?"
Kyle to Girl - "Yes, very much."
Classic.
Yeah, I love people who then respond with "mmj is my favorite band!!" like that should grant them access. What do they think we've been standing there all day for?
I hope Andrew Bird was worth not joining me for the Bourbon tent and Futurebirds :beer:
I can't believe all the knocks on Andrew Bird? Really? When did this happen? I love that guy.
The Futurebirds, however, wear also amazing. I saw half and half.
Forecastle, BH
Quote from: BH on Oct 12, 2012, 03:34 PM
I can't believe all the knocks on Andrew Bird? Really? When did this happen? I love that guy.
The Futurebirds, however, wear also amazing. I saw half and half.
I was watching the webcast and thought I would dig Andrew Bird...but it was painful. Blergh.
You guys should watch the DVD that came with his new CD. I think you would get a better idea of the genius of the Bird. I do wish he would go back to just him and Dosh instead of the big band but still, something's definately wrong with your guys ears. :wink:
The last club tour MMJ had (through my area, Boston) a now defunct band called the Slip opened for MMJ. They were a former jazzy jam band which switched gears to a more indie sound. I used to follow the Slip (prob close to 30 shows) and may be a bit biased but it was a dream combo for me. I saw them open for MMJ at the Avalon in Boston, knowing it would prob be the last time MMJ play a club and it was on my bday! Additionally the Slip closed out the MMJ Boston Pops show and I stood next to Jim James as he watched them from the shadows of the lower level lobby of the Boston Symphony Hall.
Also:
-saw Dr. Dog open for them in 2004, 1st time hearing them, toothbrush just came out.
-Neko Case was great, as was Kathleen Edwards.
I am jealous of those who got to see Portugal. the Man open, that's a great double billing right there.
I join the masses in thinking Deertick, J. Roddy and the Biz, and the Futurebirds each need to open.
Quote from: Sheets Of Clay on Oct 12, 2012, 10:55 AM
Quote from: ryno11111 on Oct 04, 2012, 01:44 PM
Well lets just go ahead and end this discussion right now. Worst. Opener. Ever. I dare somebody to try and top this one...
(http://www.nashvillescene.com/binary/301e/1319056306-mmtrey.jpg)
It was horrible, but I'll never forget the 10 minutes he spent complimenting all the girls on their outfits. "Baby Girl, I see you in that yellow skirt. Looking Good."
ok this is for real :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:
Hey! That was me he was talking to! Don't start hatin' on my Boo!
Andrew Bird is indeed a very talented musician. If he's playing by himself and looping sounds, then I can see why people are complaining since it takes a lot of time to record the music. But if you get beyond that and listen to his music, it's very good and you can hear just how talented he is.
Best= Trey Songz (I was actually listening to him years before MMJ)/ Band of Horses
Worst= Andrew Bird
Quote from: wolof7 on Oct 14, 2012, 09:46 AM
The last club tour MMJ had (through my area, Boston) a now defunct band called the Slip opened for MMJ.
semi-defunct. They play at High Sierra music fest almost every year still.
Quote from: BH on Oct 12, 2012, 03:34 PM
I can't believe all the knocks on Andrew Bird? Really? When did this happen? I love that guy.
I love Andrew Bird, too, but I can see why some don't dig him; his lyrics are pretty deep and his musicianship is so above the regular bands that come around, he often confuses people who aren't used to listening to sophisticated music.
Never underestimate the power of patience and having an open mind.
Andrew Bird on Letterman "plasticities" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktxy7ikUKjM#)
I like Bird as background music, but he's not something I enjoy listening to very often. Maybe a song here and there. Perhaps one day I'll be sophisticated enough to like him. I don't dispute that he is talented; I just don't enjoy his music - particularly right before I'm going to watch MMJ...actually I really have no desire to see him perform again. Twice is enough Bird in my lifetime.
the only one I can remember is Centro-Matic/South San Gabriel who opened on the UK It Still Moves tour
I really enjoyed them :)
Quote from: Fully on Oct 30, 2012, 07:35 AM
Perhaps one day I'll be sophisticated enough to like him.
don't threaten us with that...i sure hope not!
Quote from: gmac on Nov 17, 2012, 05:11 PM
the only one I can remember is Centro-Matic/South San Gabriel who opened on the UK It Still Moves tour
I really enjoyed them :)
that has to be one the greatest openers...Centro-matic is such an underrated band.
The best opener I have seen for MMJ was M. Ward. The worst was The Sleepy Jackson.
Band Of Horses are right in the middle, as I have only seen MMJ headline three times.
Ben Sollee is the best opener I've seen!
I haven't seen them with too many openers (maybe 4?) so PHJB is the best because they sound good and it's something classy that gets me excited for MMJ...they also calm me down before the show ha.
My least favorite is tied: Deer tick and Antbalas at PC. Didn't click with me I guess.
I would say, I do get more excited when their opening act has horns in it, because they usually incorporate them into songs (Dancefloors, Easy Morning Rebel, etc)
Best openers (that I never got to see open):
Dr. Dog
Ben Sollee
PHJB
Deer Tick
Floating Action
I've only seen Neko open for them. The other 3 MMJ shows I've been to have been festival or Americanarama appearances.
Band of Horses and MMJ was a great combo!
Also seeing MMJ as the opening band for Tom Petty was a pretty great night!! :)
For me the only ones I really liked or would go see without being on an MMJ bill are:
Deer Tick
Ryan Bingham
PHJB
The worst was Saints of Valory, horrible, horrible band.
I really don't like opening bands for MMJ. I liked the "evening with..." 2008 tour when it was just MMJ and they played 2 1/2 hours plus each night.
That said, the Head and the Heart were very pleasant openers when I saw them in Birmingham and Leeds in Nov, 2011.
Grace Potter and The Nocturnals in Vermont was cool. PHJB never get tiring, as Jim joins them for a couple tunes. Also enjoyed Everest at T5 #5. Shabazz Palaces in Brooklyn? Meh.
Quote from: manonthemoon on Jun 10, 2014, 05:28 PM
The worst was Saints of Valory, horrible, horrible band.
And they had some fans there? Who were those people and do they realize they like an incredibly shitty band? They are probably the same people who only listen to top 40 stations.