This song makes me want to go to film school, then write a western, produce and direct it, just so I can put it on the soundtrack at the climax of the film. Anybody want to go to acting school so you can be my hero (or anti-hero)?
(wish I could find the studio version but this AINT bad.)
http://youtu.be/GnuQVeRNDhE (http://youtu.be/GnuQVeRNDhE)
Sounds like exactly what you should do. I really like this song too. I think I like J. Tillman more than I like Fleet Foxes. He definitely made the right decision to leave the Fox.
I'm new to him, the Father John Misty album being my first and only exposure. Fear Fun really is a great one though, one of the best things I've heard this year. Which of his older albums do you guys recommend?
That's a cool song, Dave. :beer:
love this man...album of the year.
Quote from: bbill on Oct 09, 2012, 06:10 PM
I'm new to him, the Father John Misty album being my first and only exposure. Fear Fun really is a great one though, one of the best things I've heard this year. Which of his older albums do you guys recommend?
That's a cool song, Dave. :beer:
I only have one solo album, Year In The Kingdom. I liked it when I first got it OK but didn't give it much attention. But now, like you, l fell in love with Fear Fun and went back to it. Now I want more. Alady has been a fan for a long time I know. I was going to ask her what her favorite was. I think there are several other solo albums.
Just found this excellent 4 song FJM KEXP set!
Father John Misty - Full Performance (Live on KEXP) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dkaptg2SPE#ws)
Quote from: BH on Oct 09, 2012, 11:29 PM
Quote from: bbill on Oct 09, 2012, 06:10 PM
I'm new to him, the Father John Misty album being my first and only exposure. Fear Fun really is a great one though, one of the best things I've heard this year. Which of his older albums do you guys recommend?
That's a cool song, Dave. :beer:
I only have one solo album, Year In The Kingdom. I liked it when I first got it OK but didn't give it much attention. But now, like you, l fell in love with Fear Fun and went back to it. Now I want more. Alady has been a fan for a long time I know. I was going to ask her what her favorite was. I think there are several other solo albums.
My favorite is Vacilando Territory Blues. There are 3 total J. Tillman albums
Quote from: kotchishm on Oct 10, 2012, 10:43 AM
Quote from: BH on Oct 09, 2012, 11:29 PM
Quote from: bbill on Oct 09, 2012, 06:10 PM
I'm new to him, the Father John Misty album being my first and only exposure. Fear Fun really is a great one though, one of the best things I've heard this year. Which of his older albums do you guys recommend?
That's a cool song, Dave. :beer:
I only have one solo album, Year In The Kingdom. I liked it when I first got it OK but didn't give it much attention. But now, like you, l fell in love with Fear Fun and went back to it. Now I want more. Alady has been a fan for a long time I know. I was going to ask her what her favorite was. I think there are several other solo albums.
My favorite is Vacilando Territory Blues. There are 3 total J. Tillman albums
Excellent, thanks for the tip! Just added to my wishlist....
Quote from: BH on Oct 10, 2012, 12:56 PM
Quote from: kotchishm on Oct 10, 2012, 10:43 AM
Quote from: BH on Oct 09, 2012, 11:29 PM
Quote from: bbill on Oct 09, 2012, 06:10 PM
I'm new to him, the Father John Misty album being my first and only exposure. Fear Fun really is a great one though, one of the best things I've heard this year. Which of his older albums do you guys recommend?
That's a cool song, Dave. :beer:
I only have one solo album, Year In The Kingdom. I liked it when I first got it OK but didn't give it much attention. But now, like you, l fell in love with Fear Fun and went back to it. Now I want more. Alady has been a fan for a long time I know. I was going to ask her what her favorite was. I think there are several other solo albums.
My favorite is Vacilando Territory Blues. There are 3 total J. Tillman albums
Excellent, thanks for the tip! Just added to my wishlist....
I take that back. There are 7 J. Tillman albums.
I Will Return (2005)
Long May You Run, J. Tillman (2006)
Minor Works (2006)
Cancer And Delirium (2007)
Vacilando Territory Blues (2009)
Year In The Kingdom (2009)
Singing Ax (2010)
Quote from: kotchishm on Oct 10, 2012, 04:55 PM
Quote from: BH on Oct 10, 2012, 12:56 PM
Quote from: kotchishm on Oct 10, 2012, 10:43 AM
Quote from: BH on Oct 09, 2012, 11:29 PM
Quote from: bbill on Oct 09, 2012, 06:10 PM
I'm new to him, the Father John Misty album being my first and only exposure. Fear Fun really is a great one though, one of the best things I've heard this year. Which of his older albums do you guys recommend?
That's a cool song, Dave. :beer:
I only have one solo album, Year In The Kingdom. I liked it when I first got it OK but didn't give it much attention. But now, like you, l fell in love with Fear Fun and went back to it. Now I want more. Alady has been a fan for a long time I know. I was going to ask her what her favorite was. I think there are several other solo albums.
My favorite is Vacilando Territory Blues. There are 3 total J. Tillman albums
Excellent, thanks for the tip! Just added to my wishlist....
I take that back. There are 7 J. Tillman albums.
I Will Return (2005)
Long May You Run, J. Tillman (2006)
Minor Works (2006)
Cancer And Delirium (2007)
Vacilando Territory Blues (2009)
Year In The Kingdom (2009)
Singing Ax (2010)
Wow, who knew he was so Ryan Adams like prolific.
Minor Works is pretty good too. I need to check out FJM.
James Blues is my favorite from the J. Tillman days:
J. Tillman "James Blues" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeEbQj9g20w#ws)
Damn!!!
I waited to long and now the Father John Misty show is sold out at the Black Cat in DC.
Please PM me if you have 2 tix.
Fortunate to pick up two tix at face last night off of Craigslist for the Ms and I.
We're really pumped for the show tonight based on all we've heard and seen online.
Thank you all for bringing Tillman/Misty to my attention!
I waited a while before posting my comments just to let it all soak in and have a chance to listen to the vinyl version of Fear Fun which I bought at the show and listened to tonight.
The album is a good one, no doubt, but I'll need some more listens to really pass final judgement.
The show on Sat night left me a bit flat. It was good, to be sure, but it didn't really elevate a notch or two from the studio versions of the tunes which I expect from a live show and after hearing all of the hype. Plus, the show was only an hour long, including the encore. Is this the best they could put out for a sold out show on a Sat night? Maybe it was an off night.
The highlight of the night was running into Sassbox and Brock at the bar, unexpectedly, and watching the show with them!
I saw FJM at ACL. I thought he was great. I am still interested in why he only sings and does not play guitar or drums. He seems to be a gifted muli instrumentalist and would like to see him mix that in on a live stage. He has pretty good but odd stage presence. My brother and buddy that saw him with me were new to him and thought he was one of the better performance of the festival.
Quote from: Ob1jacobe on Oct 24, 2012, 01:44 PM
I saw FJM at ACL. I thought he was great. I am still interested in why he only sings and does not play guitar or drums. He seems to be a gifted muli instrumentalist and would like to see him mix that in on a live stage. He has pretty good but odd stage presence. My brother and buddy that saw him with me were new to him and thought he was one of the better performance of the festival.
http://www.fuse.tv/2012/10/austin-city-limits-2012-father-john-misty-performance-artist-extraordinaire (http://www.fuse.tv/2012/10/austin-city-limits-2012-father-john-misty-performance-artist-extraordinaire)
Only Son of the Ladies' Man- Father John Misty (cover) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwzrn1OgSVw#)
I'm smitten
Here's a link to a podcast featuring Josh Tillman from Father John Misty:
http://www.earwolf.com/episode/whoopsie-doodles/ (http://www.earwolf.com/episode/whoopsie-doodles/)
Father John Misty on Conan tonight.
He doesn't do much for me live based on what I've seen. Awkward stage presence/dancing, that whole weird act he does is wearing thin. Something about the vocals don't seem right either, like he's not synced up right with the band or he emphasizes different parts too much. He needs a guitar in his hands to keep them occupied. With that said, I still love Fear Fun.
He's coming to a small club in St. Louis in January! Wooooooo!
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Nov 05, 2012, 08:17 PM
Father John Misty on Conan tonight.
http://youtu.be/n6ubw2XzxsM (http://youtu.be/n6ubw2XzxsM)
i really like this album, but not too sure i could make it through a show.
Quote from: Fully on Nov 06, 2012, 04:10 PM
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Nov 05, 2012, 08:17 PM
Father John Misty on Conan tonight.
http://youtu.be/n6ubw2XzxsM (http://youtu.be/n6ubw2XzxsM)
Ted Striker on the Dance Floor (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek54HVDFzrI#ws)
Quote from: Jon T. on Nov 06, 2012, 05:02 PM
i really like this album, but not too sure i could make it through a show.
That's what I'm sayin'.
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Nov 06, 2012, 06:59 PM
Quote from: Jon T. on Nov 06, 2012, 05:02 PM
i really like this album, but not too sure i could make it through a show.
That's what I'm sayin'.
What, the hip gyrating make you uncomfortable? :smiley: That just makes it all the better in my opinion. He's a showman! And all kinds of wierd. Plus the music is GREAT and would stand on it's own, so he can get away with it.
I like that version of Nancy, heavier drums.
Quote from: BH on Nov 06, 2012, 08:07 PM
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Nov 06, 2012, 06:59 PM
Quote from: Jon T. on Nov 06, 2012, 05:02 PM
i really like this album, but not too sure i could make it through a show.
That's what I'm sayin'.
What, the hip gyrating make you uncomfortable? :smiley: That just makes it all the better in my opinion. He's a showman! And all kinds of wierd. Plus the music is GREAT and would stand on it's own, so he can get away with it.
I like that version of Nancy, heavier drums.
I guess, though I'm not sure I would even want to watch Mila Kunis dance like that. And I thought I could
watch her do anything! Does sound great, though.
I love the gyrating and the hand gestures. It doesn't hurt that he sure has a pretty mouth on him. He's like a peacock.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=IqZ-lvktCyU# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=IqZ-lvktCyU#)!
I like him like this. With a guitar in hand. I am use to his quirky stage presence but this is better.
Quote from: GO4IT on Oct 24, 2012, 12:07 AM
I waited a while before posting my comments just to let it all soak in and have a chance to listen to the vinyl version of Fear Fun which I bought at the show and listened to tonight.
The album is a good one, no doubt, but I'll need some more listens to really pass final judgement.
The show on Sat night left me a bit flat. It was good, to be sure, but it didn't really elevate a notch or two from the studio versions of the tunes which I expect from a live show and after hearing all of the hype. Plus, the show was only an hour long, including the encore. Is this the best they could put out for a sold out show on a Sat night? Maybe it was an off night.
The highlight of the night was running into Sassbox and Brock at the bar, unexpectedly, and watching the show with them!
OK, I have had a few more listens... well actually quite a few - it's been pretty much on continuous rotation on my platter.
This is a VERY good album. High proportion of excellent songs and they very much hang together as a coherent album collection.
(...but I'm still kinda pissed about the short show in DC and the fact that Tillman didn't come out to sign my vinyl after I waited for half an hour)
This is a vocal match made in heaven!
http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2012/01/03/father-john-misty-phosphorescent-i-would-love-you/ (http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2012/01/03/father-john-misty-phosphorescent-i-would-love-you/)
More "guitar in hand" for those of you who don't dig the dancing moves...
http://www.amoeba.com/live-shows/detail-2375/index.html#cat-most_recent_shows/page-1 (http://www.amoeba.com/live-shows/detail-2375/index.html#cat-most_recent_shows/page-1)
I was at a hipster bar in Portland recently and the bartender (named Cake Belly) recommended Father John Misty. How could I not check 'em out? Glad I did, Fear Fun is on near constant rotation. I could go all fan girl on this band.
I've had a few tracks from Fear Fun for a couple months and really like them (checked out primarily from people's recommendations here), but never felt really compelled to dig much deeper.
Then this morning I was listening to I'm Writing A Novel, and I realized he name dropped Sartre and Kierkegaard, two of my favorite philosophers. Now I have to get the whole album. I also checked out his Wikipedia, and apparently he's from Baltimore - my home town, now living in LA - my recently adopted living area, so I'm hooked. :grin:
Took me a while to dig up the FJM thread and then I noticed that exist10z was the last poster back in Dec. I sure hope he got the chance to listen to the whole album.
And, speaking of Baltimore, I just happened to check out the FJM website and saw that we have two upcoming shows in the area even though they are not yet listed on the venue websites - 9:30 club on 5/16 and the Ottobar, yes the freakin' Ottobar!, on 6/9. Who's in?
Quote from: GO4IT on Jan 28, 2013, 08:54 PM
Took me a while to dig up the FJM thread and then I noticed that exist10z was the last poster back in Dec. I sure hope he got the chance to listen to the whole album.
And, speaking of Baltimore, I just happened to check out the FJM website and saw that we have two upcoming shows in the area even though they are not yet listed on the venue websites - 9:30 club on 5/16 and the Ottobar, yes the freakin' Ottobar!, on 6/9. Who's in?
My dream is to go with you and Ruckus along with your significant others to both the Ottobar and the 9:30 club. One day....
Quote from: Fully on Jan 28, 2013, 09:41 PM
Quote from: GO4IT on Jan 28, 2013, 08:54 PM
Took me a while to dig up the FJM thread and then I noticed that exist10z was the last poster back in Dec. I sure hope he got the chance to listen to the whole album.
And, speaking of Baltimore, I just happened to check out the FJM website and saw that we have two upcoming shows in the area even though they are not yet listed on the venue websites - 9:30 club on 5/16 and the Ottobar, yes the freakin' Ottobar!, on 6/9. Who's in?
My dream is to go with you and Ruckus along with your significant others to both the Ottobar and the 9:30 club. One day....
But not also me and Flake, Fully, :cry:.
I'd say if FJM has a Baltimore date on 6/9 then he will be at Bonnaroo. Seems to be a very common pattern that bands are in Baltimore/DC just before or after Bonnaroo.
Quote from: MrWhippy on Jan 29, 2013, 05:04 AM
Quote from: Fully on Jan 28, 2013, 09:41 PM
Quote from: GO4IT on Jan 28, 2013, 08:54 PM
Took me a while to dig up the FJM thread and then I noticed that exist10z was the last poster back in Dec. I sure hope he got the chance to listen to the whole album.
And, speaking of Baltimore, I just happened to check out the FJM website and saw that we have two upcoming shows in the area even though they are not yet listed on the venue websites - 9:30 club on 5/16 and the Ottobar, yes the freakin' Ottobar!, on 6/9. Who's in?
My dream is to go with you and Ruckus along with your significant others to both the Ottobar and the 9:30 club. One day....
But not also me and Flake, Fully, :cry:.
I'd say if FJM has a Baltimore date on 6/9 then he will be at Bonnaroo. Seems to be a very common pattern that bands are in Baltimore/DC just before or after Bonnaroo.
Sorry Whippy, I forgot that you ate in that area too. Definitely, you are included.
Quote from: MrWhippy on Jan 29, 2013, 05:04 AM
Quote from: Fully on Jan 28, 2013, 09:41 PM
Quote from: GO4IT on Jan 28, 2013, 08:54 PM
Took me a while to dig up the FJM thread and then I noticed that exist10z was the last poster back in Dec. I sure hope he got the chance to listen to the whole album.
And, speaking of Baltimore, I just happened to check out the FJM website and saw that we have two upcoming shows in the area even though they are not yet listed on the venue websites - 9:30 club on 5/16 and the Ottobar, yes the freakin' Ottobar!, on 6/9. Who's in?
My dream is to go with you and Ruckus along with your significant others to both the Ottobar and the 9:30 club. One day....
But not also me and Flake, Fully, :cry:.
I'd say if FJM has a Baltimore date on 6/9 then he will be at Bonnaroo. Seems to be a very common pattern that bands are in Baltimore/DC just before or after Bonnaroo.
Whippy, there have been several sources on inforoo confirming FJM at bonnaroo, probably on thursday based off of tour dates.
I'm with jont and true on this one. I enjoyed Fear Fun quite a bit but I think his onstage schtick would annoy the hell out of me. I saw him (J. Tillman) solo once opening for Phosphorescent 3 years ago and he was so emo/underwhelming and complained about being under the weather. Having seen that, this act may rub me the wrong way for being overly contrived.
Quote from: Ruckus on Jan 29, 2013, 02:05 PM
I'm with jont and true on this one. I enjoyed Fear Fun quite a bit but I think his onstage schtick would annoy the hell out of me. I saw him (J. Tillman) solo once opening for Phosphorescent 3 years ago and he was so emo/underwhelming and complained about being under the weather. Having seen that, this act may rub me the wrong way for being overly contrived.
I saw him a few weeks ago in Rochester and it was a great, great show. I highly recommend seeing him if you can. In my opinion it was a true rock and roll show, a lot of funny banter in between every song and they SOUNDED fantastic. There seemed to be zero schtick. I loved the show so much I'm seriously considering catching his upcoming Philly show.
Quote from: Angelo on Jan 29, 2013, 04:56 PM
Quote from: Ruckus on Jan 29, 2013, 02:05 PM
I'm with jont and true on this one. I enjoyed Fear Fun quite a bit but I think his onstage schtick would annoy the hell out of me. I saw him (J. Tillman) solo once opening for Phosphorescent 3 years ago and he was so emo/underwhelming and complained about being under the weather. Having seen that, this act may rub me the wrong way for being overly contrived.
I saw him a few weeks ago in Rochester and it was a great, great show. I highly recommend seeing him if you can. In my opinion it was a true rock and roll show, a lot of funny banter in between every song and they SOUNDED fantastic. There seemed to be zero schtick. I loved the show so much I'm seriously considering catching his upcoming Philly show.
I hear ya man. Thanks for the input. I've heard mostly great things about his live shows and the chance to see it at Ottobar has my interest piqued.
Catching him in a couple of weeks, really looking forward to it.
Quote from: Ruckus on Jan 29, 2013, 02:05 PM
I'm with jont and true on this one. I enjoyed Fear Fun quite a bit but I think his onstage schtick would annoy the hell out of me. I saw him (J. Tillman) solo once opening for Phosphorescent 3 years ago and he was so emo/underwhelming and complained about being under the weather. Having seen that, this act may rub me the wrong way for being overly contrived.
If he came to my area I'd take the chance and go, because I love fear Fun. That said, I haven't been that impressed by late night show performances and live youtube so far.
Quote from: Fully on Jan 28, 2013, 09:41 PM
Quote from: GO4IT on Jan 28, 2013, 08:54 PM
Took me a while to dig up the FJM thread and then I noticed that exist10z was the last poster back in Dec. I sure hope he got the chance to listen to the whole album.
And, speaking of Baltimore, I just happened to check out the FJM website and saw that we have two upcoming shows in the area even though they are not yet listed on the venue websites - 9:30 club on 5/16 and the Ottobar, yes the freakin' Ottobar!, on 6/9. Who's in?
My dream is to go with you and Ruckus along with your significant others to both the Ottobar and the 9:30 club. One day....
Well, get yourself up here in June and we'll hit the Ottobar! Ruckus will come to his senses by then and is sure to show up as well although we may have to restrain him if JT gets too weird. And to make sure there are no hurt feelings I guess we'll even have to embrace those high-brow DC suburb dwellers like Mr. Whippy and Flake who are at least willing to experience a real down and dirty Baltimore venue.
Quote from: GO4IT on Jan 29, 2013, 11:49 PM
Quote from: Fully on Jan 28, 2013, 09:41 PM
Quote from: GO4IT on Jan 28, 2013, 08:54 PM
Took me a while to dig up the FJM thread and then I noticed that exist10z was the last poster back in Dec. I sure hope he got the chance to listen to the whole album.
And, speaking of Baltimore, I just happened to check out the FJM website and saw that we have two upcoming shows in the area even though they are not yet listed on the venue websites - 9:30 club on 5/16 and the Ottobar, yes the freakin' Ottobar!, on 6/9. Who's in?
My dream is to go with you and Ruckus along with your significant others to both the Ottobar and the 9:30 club. One day....
Well, get yourself up here in June and we'll hit the Ottobar! Ruckus will come to his senses by then and is sure to show up as well although we may have to restrain him if JT gets too weird. And to make sure there are no hurt feelings I guess we'll even have to embrace those high-brow DC suburb dwellers like Mr. Whippy and Flake who are at least willing to experience a real down and dirty Baltimore venue.
I think funds are the issue right now. Otherwise I would be there. Maybe I'll be in a better place to travel by then. But I am coming up there one day. It's on my list of musical must-do's.
I saw him in Detroit in November. He is fantastic in concert. I dare say his singing is better in concert than on a studio album, and brother can sing! I don't get all the comments about his schtick. He does have a lot of attitude, but he is hilarious and a showman.
As much as I love the Fleet Foxes, Tillman belongs at the front of a stage, not behind a drum kit. Going off on his own was the right thing to do, as was dropping the oh-so-serious singer/songwriter persona .... which, by the way, is also a schtick.
Quote from: Devil Ledbetter on Jan 30, 2013, 07:53 AM
I saw him in Detroit in November. He is fantastic in concert. I dare say his singing is better in concert than on a studio album, and brother can sing! I don't get all the comments about his schtick. He does have a lot of attitude, but he is hilarious and a showman.
As much as I love the Fleet Foxes, Tillman belongs at the front of a stage, not behind a drum kit. Going off on his own was the right thing to do, as was dropping the oh-so-serious singer/songwriter persona .... which, by the way, is also a schtick.
You wrote exactly how I feel. If I were as articulate, this is what I would have said. Well said brother!
Quote from: Devil Ledbetter on Jan 30, 2013, 07:53 AM
I saw him in Detroit in November. He is fantastic in concert. I dare say his singing is better in concert than on a studio album, and brother can sing! I don't get all the comments about his schtick. He does have a lot of attitude, but he is hilarious and a showman.
As much as I love the Fleet Foxes, Tillman belongs at the front of a stage, not behind a drum kit. Going off on his own was the right thing to do, as was dropping the oh-so-serious singer/songwriter persona .... which, by the way, is also a schtick.
Heck yes his singer/songwriter stuff was schtick as well. It was so overwrought I knew I wasn't supposed to hand him a tissue.
Hopefully he found his real voice in this persona, the music which I enjoy far more than his solo stuff and Fleet Foxes. This preview was illuminating enough. http://www.subpop.com/bio/father_john_misty (http://www.subpop.com/bio/father_john_misty)
Besides if BH swears by his show and aLady won't do the million mile death march to get to Sunny's in order to see him again, well I best be sold. Aaaand he's another former local guy.
Quote from: Ruckus on Jan 30, 2013, 09:12 AM
Quote from: Devil Ledbetter on Jan 30, 2013, 07:53 AM
I saw him in Detroit in November. He is fantastic in concert. I dare say his singing is better in concert than on a studio album, and brother can sing! I don't get all the comments about his schtick. He does have a lot of attitude, but he is hilarious and a showman.
As much as I love the Fleet Foxes, Tillman belongs at the front of a stage, not behind a drum kit. Going off on his own was the right thing to do, as was dropping the oh-so-serious singer/songwriter persona .... which, by the way, is also a schtick.
Heck yes his singer/songwriter stuff was schtick as well. It was so overwrought I knew I wasn't supposed to hand him a tissue.
Hopefully he found his real voice in this persona, the music which I enjoy far more than his solo stuff and Fleet Foxes. This preview was illuminating enough. http://www.subpop.com/bio/father_john_misty (http://www.subpop.com/bio/father_john_misty)
Besides if BH swears by his show and aLady won't do the million mile death march to get to Sunny's in order to see him again, well I best be sold. Aaaand he's another former local guy.
:grin: All I know is you couldn't possibly see a FJM show and not walk away AT LEAST saying you were entertained. And those fear fun songs are just brilliant imo.
I missed him in DC last year. I'll probably try to check out the Ottobar show.
Anyone else going to the Marathon Music Works show in Nashville? I agree with others on album of the year.Saw him with the Fleet Foxes and blew me away.
Quote from: GO4IT on Jan 29, 2013, 11:49 PM
Quote from: Fully on Jan 28, 2013, 09:41 PM
Quote from: GO4IT on Jan 28, 2013, 08:54 PM
Took me a while to dig up the FJM thread and then I noticed that exist10z was the last poster back in Dec. I sure hope he got the chance to listen to the whole album.
And, speaking of Baltimore, I just happened to check out the FJM website and saw that we have two upcoming shows in the area even though they are not yet listed on the venue websites - 9:30 club on 5/16 and the Ottobar, yes the freakin' Ottobar!, on 6/9. Who's in?
My dream is to go with you and Ruckus along with your significant others to both the Ottobar and the 9:30 club. One day....
Well, get yourself up here in June and we'll hit the Ottobar! Ruckus will come to his senses by then and is sure to show up as well although we may have to restrain him if JT gets too weird. And to make sure there are no hurt feelings I guess we'll even have to embrace those high-brow DC suburb dwellers like Mr. Whippy and Flake who are at least willing to experience a real down and dirty Baltimore venue.
Ha! We'll put Fully on a bus to NYC to see the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty. Whippy and Flake make me not dislike high-brow DC suburb dwellers and it bothers me :bath:
FJM back in St. Louis already in June! He's a machine. Just got more tickets. :thumbsup:
Quote from: BH on Feb 01, 2013, 04:12 PM
FJM back in St. Louis already in June! He's a machine. Just got more tickets. :thumbsup:
This is bullshit! I haven't even seen him once yet! Play the Cain's, man!
Maybe I'll make the trip up there for that one. (beer)
Just got my tix for the FJM Ottobar show on June 9. $39 for two including fees (16X2+7).
That's another nice thing about the Ottobar.
Come on and join the party!
Quote from: GO4IT on Feb 01, 2013, 11:58 PM
Just got my tix for the FJM Ottobar show on June 9. $39 for two including fees (16X2+7).
That's another nice thing about the Ottobar.
Come on and join the party!
Very tempted to join you at the Ottobar show, Rob. Love that venue, was just there a couple nights ago for Pallbearer. I could see FJM there being much more of a party than the 9:30 Club, which becomes doucheville far too often.
Quote from: Crispy on Feb 01, 2013, 07:16 PM
Quote from: BH on Feb 01, 2013, 04:12 PM
FJM back in St. Louis already in June! He's a machine. Just got more tickets. :thumbsup:
This is bullshit! I haven't even seen him once yet! Play the Cain's, man!
Maybe I'll make the trip up there for that one. (beer)
That would be great!
Quote from: yakeroo on Jan 30, 2013, 04:03 PM
Anyone else going to the Marathon Music Works show in Nashville? I agree with others on album of the year.Saw him with the Fleet Foxes and blew me away.
Me, Yakeroo!
Father John Misty's Fear Fun is $2.99 on Amazon.com
I just picked it up.
Also, Grace Potter's new album is $3.99 on Amazon.com
Father John Misty (full concert) @ Teatro Municipal De Vila Do Conde | 12-12-2012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acZj77S0Oz4#ws)
just found this.
this makes me want to see him live! He takes a nap about three songs in, haha.
He's coming to Nashville in May. I don't think that's too far from you, EC.
Quote from: Fully on Feb 13, 2013, 05:52 AM
He's coming to Nashville in May. I don't think that's too far from you, EC.
hmm...
He's also coming to Knoxville if you're closer to the east side of the state.
FJM on Leno tonight.
Roll Call - Father John Misty at the Ottobar this Sunday!!!
1. GO4IT and Ms GO4IT
Since you brought it up, GO4IT!
RC - FJM - Union Transfer this Saturday!
1. Mr and Ms Angelo
Roll Call - Father John Misty at the Ottobar this Sunday!!!
1. GO4IT and Ms GO4IT
2. Ruckus +1
Wish I could join you. My only chance to see him evaporated when I had to pull out of Newport... and I've been really diggin' him lately. Have a good time.
Quote from: johnnYYac on Jun 04, 2013, 10:56 PM
Wish I could join you. My only chance to see him evaporated when I had to pull out of Newport... and I've been really diggin' him lately. Have a good time.
Sorry you had to back out of Newport man. If there's a silver lining, it's that you aren't the type to be smitten by his onstage shenanigans and overrated good looks ;)
Saturday, do I see FJM in Philly or Paul McCartney at the Barclays? :grin:
John- did I see somewhere that you are now not moving until the end of July? If so, FJM is playing Boston right before Newport.
Quote from: Ruckus on Jun 04, 2013, 10:13 PM
Roll Call - Father John Misty at the Ottobar this Sunday!!!
1. GO4IT and Ms GO4IT
2. Ruckus +1
Can you get the J Roddy limo for another night to haul us to this one too?
Quote from: mahg33ta on Jun 05, 2013, 10:03 PM
John- did I see somewhere that you are now not moving until the end of July? If so, FJM is playing Boston right before Newport.
Yeah, I saw that. Not sure if I can get away that close to moving day, but I'll keep it in mind. With Newport starting the day after, I'm assuming you won't be going.
Quote from: GO4IT on Jun 05, 2013, 10:48 PM
Quote from: Ruckus on Jun 04, 2013, 10:13 PM
Roll Call - Father John Misty at the Ottobar this Sunday!!!
1. GO4IT and Ms GO4IT
2. Ruckus +1
Can you get the J Roddy limo for another night to haul us to this one too?
The limo is turning into a ricksha unless MOTM is gonna pick us up on the way :beer: :evil:
Quote from: Ruckus on Jun 06, 2013, 01:22 AM
Quote from: GO4IT on Jun 05, 2013, 10:48 PM
Quote from: Ruckus on Jun 04, 2013, 10:13 PM
Roll Call - Father John Misty at the Ottobar this Sunday!!!
1. GO4IT and Ms GO4IT
2. Ruckus +1
Can you get the J Roddy limo for another night to haul us to this one too?
The limo is turning into a ricksha unless MOTM is gonna pick us up on the way :beer: :evil:
If MOTM picked you up, he'd definitely use his lunar rover, or you should just stay in the rickshaw.
Well my Prius is pretty darn close to a rickshaw so if you'd feel more comfortable in that let me know and I'll give you a ride.
They did Happiness Is A Warm Gun last night at Union Transfer which was a very nice surprise.
This is very off-topic and only has partial FJM content, but I just had to share...
So I came home today from a cottage and found my apartment had been broken into. Door kicked down, shit strewn everywhere, the whole schabang. I did inventory for the next hour, trying to figure out what was stolen. The verdict? About $100 in cash, some subway tokens and my motherfucking tickets to a Father John Misty show in August. What kinda broke-ass hipsters BnE'ed me?!?
I tweeted about this in a rage, and within five minutes, I had a reply from our very own Fully, who suggested I call Ticketmaster. I did, and they said they'd replace them for a $15 fee. Not what I wanted to hear after just being broken into. I check back on Twitter, and lo and behold, FJM had replied to me saying he'd put me on the guestlist! What a fucking guy! That's one surefire way to make a fan for life. Whether or not this guestlist thing ends up working out, the kind words from both FJM and Fully really brightened my day. So thanks to both of you!
Great story and glad you are OK O.
Nice! Good karma for you and BAD Karma for broke ass hipster! I wonder if you can get the barcodes from the stolen tickets and catch that mfer. Of course he probably sold them.
One of my friends gave me a FJM tee shirt and a homemade FJM cooly cup at my surprise 40 party on Saturday. Feelin' Misty Y'all!
Classy move Team Tillman!
EDIT: BH what the heck is a cooley cup?
Quote from: oistheone on Jul 02, 2013, 05:38 PM
This is very off-topic and only has partial FJM content, but I just had to share...
So I came home today from a cottage and found my apartment had been broken into. Door kicked down, shit strewn everywhere, the whole schabang. I did inventory for the next hour, trying to figure out what was stolen. The verdict? About $100 in cash, some subway tokens and my motherfucking tickets to a Father John Misty show in August. What kinda broke-ass hipsters BnE'ed me?!?
I tweeted about this in a rage, and within five minutes, I had a reply from our very own Fully, who suggested I call Ticketmaster. I did, and they said they'd replace them for a $15 fee. Not what I wanted to hear after just being broken into. I check back on Twitter, and lo and behold, FJM had replied to me saying he'd put me on the guestlist! What a fucking guy! That's one surefire way to make a fan for life. Whether or not this guestlist thing ends up working out, the kind words from both FJM and Fully really brightened my day. So thanks to both of you!
Similar story... My younger sister, who has CP, fell in love with Fear Fun after I gave her a copy last year. All I wanted to do was get her to a concert, but going to any venue in NYC with her is really an impossibility. When I saw that FJM is playing a bar in Montauk, a little town in LI, I immediately emailed the place hoping that they could make some sort of arrangement for us. Never heard back from them. A few weeks later I decided to try to get in touch with FJM. I ended up emailing his agent and manager and explaining that I would love to bring my sister to his show in Montuak, but some special accommodations would need to be made. Within hours they both emailed me back, having not talked to one another, saying the same thing. They each called the venue and assured me that whatever accommodations needed to be made, would be made. Obviously I was extremely grateful and so happy when I got to tell my sister that we were going to see FJM.
That is AWESOME Murph! Major kudos to you for reaching out to Team FJM, and major major kudos to them for getting back to you! Your sister must have been so thrilled! It's so refreshing to see an artist just so damn NICE with their fans.
Quote from: oistheone on Jul 02, 2013, 07:59 PM
That is AWESOME Murph! Major kudos to you for reaching out to Team FJM, and major major kudos to them for getting back to you! Your sister must have been so thrilled! It's so refreshing to see an artist just so damn NICE with their fans.
Yea it really was awesome, I was overwhelmed. I'm very excited to be able to bring her to her first concert, especially in Montauk. Willie Nelson played a show at this same place about a month ago and the whole town basically shut down. It had to of easily been the smallest venue he's played in years. I'm pretty sure this is the first year they've had real concerts there and they've gotten some great acts. Check it out....
http://thesurflodge.com/concerts/ (http://thesurflodge.com/concerts/)
I need a ticket to the Boston show. Didn't know he was coming back. :angry: if anyone has an extra pm me . thank u
Quote from: Murph on Jul 03, 2013, 10:22 PM
Quote from: oistheone on Jul 02, 2013, 07:59 PM
That is AWESOME Murph! Major kudos to you for reaching out to Team FJM, and major major kudos to them for getting back to you! Your sister must have been so thrilled! It's so refreshing to see an artist just so damn NICE with their fans.
Yea it really was awesome, I was overwhelmed. I'm very excited to be able to bring her to her first concert, especially in Montauk. Willie Nelson played a show at this same place about a month ago and the whole town basically shut down. It had to of easily been the smallest venue he's played in years. I'm pretty sure this is the first year they've had real concerts there and they've gotten some great acts. Check it out....
http://thesurflodge.com/concerts/ (http://thesurflodge.com/concerts/)
I think Real Estate played out there a couple of years ago. Don't know if that counts as a "real" concert. I think it was before Days was released. I gotta make it out there for a show. It seems so awesome.
Quote from: FiddleCastro on Jul 06, 2013, 12:53 PM
Quote from: Murph on Jul 03, 2013, 10:22 PM
Quote from: oistheone on Jul 02, 2013, 07:59 PM
That is AWESOME Murph! Major kudos to you for reaching out to Team FJM, and major major kudos to them for getting back to you! Your sister must have been so thrilled! It's so refreshing to see an artist just so damn NICE with their fans.
Yea it really was awesome, I was overwhelmed. I'm very excited to be able to bring her to her first concert, especially in Montauk. Willie Nelson played a show at this same place about a month ago and the whole town basically shut down. It had to of easily been the smallest venue he's played in years. I'm pretty sure this is the first year they've had real concerts there and they've gotten some great acts. Check it out....
http://thesurflodge.com/concerts/ (http://thesurflodge.com/concerts/)
I think Real Estate played out there a couple of years ago. Don't know if that counts as a "real" concert. I think it was before Days was released. I gotta make it out there for a show. It seems so awesome.
i was at that real estate show Rich. Summer 2011! I think my friends and I were the only ones really listening
Last night I saw Father John Misty at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto. It was one of the most disappointing shows I've ever seen. But not because of Father John Misty -- he was fucking fantastic.
Having traveled from Lollapalooza earlier that day, the band took to the stage VERY late. Before even playing a note, FJM took the mic and launched into his schtick -- funny as always -- and apologized for being so late. He mentioned that "most of you have probably been here longer tonight than we have."
The band sounded fantastic and was in great spirits. FJM's "material" was unique, fresh and hilarious.
About half way through the show, the drunkards came out. FJM was in the middle of a bit, when some idiot kept yelling out FREEEEEEBIRD.
FJM told the guy to shut up. "You REALLY wanna hear Freebird?? Really? Well fuck it, here we go," and the band, without missing a beat, fucking launched into "Freebird".
After finishing, FJM said "You know, I guess Freebird is actually a pretty fucking awesome song. But that's IT! We played it you fuckers! It's OFF THE TABLE NOW! No more chanting! My dream is to gather up all the Freebird-yelling motherfuckers on the planet, put them on a rocket and fly it directly into the sun."
They played another song or two, and took their bows. After a few minutes of encore chanting, FJM emerged. He strapped on his guitar, stepped up to the mic and in the most real display of emotion I've ever seen at a show, said the following:
"This is our last club show on this tour. We've been touring for a year-and-a-half now, and I know I get up here and do all this jokey shit, but it really means a lot to me to be up here, playing these songs for you. After almost two years, I feel I have lost a connection to these songs. They don't mean anything to me anymore. But I hope they mean something to you."
Before he could finish that sentence, more chants of FREEEEEBIRD interrupted him. Another couple of drunks yelled PLAY SOME NEIL YOUNG
He stood at the mic, looking out into the crowd.
He took the guitar off his shoulders, smashed the fuck out of his guitar and walked off the stage.
The guitar was in pieces. The show was over.
A true artist pouring his guts out on stage, on the verge of true emotional connection with his audience. And this city rejects it.
I have never been more ashamed to be a concert-goer in Toronto.
Quote from: oistheone on Aug 04, 2013, 10:51 AM
Last night I saw Father John Misty at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto. It was one of the most disappointing shows I've ever seen. But not because of Father John Misty -- he was fucking fantastic.
Having traveled from Lollapalooza earlier that day, the band took to the stage VERY late. Before even playing a note, FJM took the mic and launched into his schtick -- funny as always -- and apologized for being so late. He mentioned that "most of you have probably been here longer tonight than we have."
The band sounded fantastic and was in great spirits. FJM's "material" was unique, fresh and hilarious.
About half way through the show, the drunkards came out. FJM was in the middle of a bit, when some idiot kept yelling out FREEEEEEBIRD.
FJM told the guy to shut up. "You REALLY wanna hear Freebird?? Really? Well fuck it, here we go," and the band, without missing a beat, fucking launched into "Freebird".
After finishing, FJM said "You know, I guess Freebird is actually a pretty fucking awesome song. But that's IT! We played it you fuckers! It's OFF THE TABLE NOW! No more chanting! My dream is to gather up all the Freebird-yelling motherfuckers on the planet, put them on a rocket and fly it directly into the sun."
They played another song or two, and took their bows. After a few minutes of encore chanting, FJM emerged. He strapped on his guitar, stepped up to the mic and in the most real display of emotion I've ever seen at a show, said the following:
"This is our last club show on this tour. We've been touring for a year-and-a-half now, and I know I get up here and do all this jokey shit, but it really means a lot to me to be up here, playing these songs for you. After almost two years, I feel I have lost a connection to these songs. They don't mean anything to me anymore. But I hope they mean something to you."
Before he could finish that sentence, more chants of FREEEEEBIRD interrupted him. Another couple of drunks yelled PLAY SOME NEIL YOUNG
He stood at the mic, looking out into the crowd.
He took the guitar off his shoulders, smashed the fuck out of his guitar and walked off the stage.
The guitar was in pieces. The show was over.
A true artist pouring his guts out on stage, on the verge of true emotional connection with his audience. And this city rejects it.
I have never been more ashamed to be a concert-goer in Toronto.
Wow, that's quite a story.
Damn that is too bad.
What a bunch of dicks, that really sucks. I would have been really excited to hear some J. Tillman songs, and would been extremely pissed at those assholes. Don't blame your city though, all it takes is a few drunken fools to make something like that happen, and they are everywhere.
Quote from: Crispy on Aug 04, 2013, 01:49 PM
What a bunch of dicks, that really sucks. I would have been really excited to hear some J. Tillman songs, and would been extremely pissed at those assholes. Don't blame your city though, all it takes is a few drunken fools to make something like that happen, and they are everywhere.
That is a great point Crispy, assholes ARE everywhere. I guess I just felt so outnumbered by them last night, and as the hecklers got louder and louder, they seemingly multiplied, to the point the whole place was drowning out Tillman. It was like the whole venue (and by that logic, the city) was against me and my desire to just watch an awesome show performed by an incredibly talented artist. It cannot reflect well on a city if an artist has that kind of experience there. It's embarrassing!
Having said that, it's very cool that FJM did that badass guitar smash/walk-off move to make a point. "You know what, you guys don't wanna listen to my music? Then FUCK YOU!" Of course, that message was most likely completely lost on the dozens of deuchebags who started the problem in the first place.
It was a show I will never forget, for both the right and wrong reasons. That smash was probably the most startling thing I've ever seen at a show. But man, sure got a visceral reaction outta me! Father John Misty cuts deep once again.
Is it possible that the guy was a "plant" and the whole thing was one last hilarious bit from FJM? I mean they were just ready to break into Freebird? I know every musician probably knows that song but it almost seems too perfect. I would trade my GnR riot attendance for the FJM Freebird/Smashed guitar show! :wink:
Quote from: BH on Aug 05, 2013, 05:10 PM
Is it possible that the guy was a "plant" and the whole thing was one last hilarious bit from FJM? I mean they were just ready to break into Freebird? I know every musician probably knows that song but it almost seems too perfect. I would trade my GnR riot attendance for the FJM Freebird/Smashed guitar show! :wink:
Haha, I definitely thought about the plant aspect, especially given who was on stage performing! He's no stranger to a put-on. And for all I know, the Freebird guy could have indeed been a plant!
But it was much later in the show when the crowd truly got outta control. There were hecklers earlier, but when it was just him up there with an acoustic guitar, I guess the assholes figured they'd overtake him? Tillman even said "let me be serious for a moment", before launching into his speech about the conflicting emotions he has about his songs. It was one of the most "real" moments I've ever seen at a show. Between that and the impromptu Freebird, I thought I was witnessing one of the most special FJM shows you could see! And I guess in the end, it was certainly a special show. Just not for all the reasons I thought.
However, now that I think about it, maybe you're right. Maybe FJM is SO FAR AHEAD of his crowd in this whole performance art thing that he REALIZED the crowd was rowdy and INTENTIONALLY stood up there and delivered an emotional speech that he was SURE the boisterous crowd wouldn't be able to handle, and MILKED the out of control aspect to APPEAR to build inner frustration, ultimately culminating in the guitar-smash/walk-off!
Any other artist I'd say that's a little far fetched. But FJM... maybe??
Quote from: oistheone on Aug 05, 2013, 05:51 PM
Quote from: BH on Aug 05, 2013, 05:10 PM
Is it possible that the guy was a "plant" and the whole thing was one last hilarious bit from FJM? I mean they were just ready to break into Freebird? I know every musician probably knows that song but it almost seems too perfect. I would trade my GnR riot attendance for the FJM Freebird/Smashed guitar show! :wink:
Haha, I definitely thought about the plant aspect, especially given who was on stage performing! He's no stranger to a put-on. And for all I know, the Freebird guy could have indeed been a plant!
But it was much later in the show when the crowd truly got outta control. There were hecklers earlier, but when it was just him up there with an acoustic guitar, I guess the assholes figured they'd overtake him? Tillman even said "let me be serious for a moment", before launching into his speech about the conflicting emotions he has about his songs. It was one of the most "real" moments I've ever seen at a show. Between that and the impromptu Freebird, I thought I was witnessing one of the most special FJM shows you could see! And I guess in the end, it was certainly a special show. Just not for all the reasons I thought.
However, now that I think about it, maybe you're right. Maybe FJM is SO FAR AHEAD of his crowd in this whole performance art thing that he REALIZED the crowd was rowdy and INTENTIONALLY stood up there and delivered an emotional speech that he was SURE the boisterous crowd wouldn't be able to handle, and MILKED the out of control aspect to APPEAR to build inner frustration, ultimately culminating in the guitar-smash/walk-off!
Any other artist I'd say that's a little far fetched. But FJM... maybe??
It is kind of far fetched but if anyone could pull it off, he could! I don't remember ever seeing him with a guitar as FJM at a regular show but that could easily be my drinking memory.
Quote from: BH on Aug 05, 2013, 06:03 PM
Quote from: oistheone on Aug 05, 2013, 05:51 PM
Quote from: BH on Aug 05, 2013, 05:10 PM
Is it possible that the guy was a "plant" and the whole thing was one last hilarious bit from FJM? I mean they were just ready to break into Freebird? I know every musician probably knows that song but it almost seems too perfect. I would trade my GnR riot attendance for the FJM Freebird/Smashed guitar show! :wink:
Haha, I definitely thought about the plant aspect, especially given who was on stage performing! He's no stranger to a put-on. And for all I know, the Freebird guy could have indeed been a plant!
But it was much later in the show when the crowd truly got outta control. There were hecklers earlier, but when it was just him up there with an acoustic guitar, I guess the assholes figured they'd overtake him? Tillman even said "let me be serious for a moment", before launching into his speech about the conflicting emotions he has about his songs. It was one of the most "real" moments I've ever seen at a show. Between that and the impromptu Freebird, I thought I was witnessing one of the most special FJM shows you could see! And I guess in the end, it was certainly a special show. Just not for all the reasons I thought.
However, now that I think about it, maybe you're right. Maybe FJM is SO FAR AHEAD of his crowd in this whole performance art thing that he REALIZED the crowd was rowdy and INTENTIONALLY stood up there and delivered an emotional speech that he was SURE the boisterous crowd wouldn't be able to handle, and MILKED the out of control aspect to APPEAR to build inner frustration, ultimately culminating in the guitar-smash/walk-off!
Any other artist I'd say that's a little far fetched. But FJM... maybe??
It is kind of far fetched but if anyone could pull it off, he could! I don't remember ever seeing him with a guitar as FJM at a regular show but that could easily be my drinking memory.
He has played guitar at all three shows I've seen.
I'm glad you brought up the plant, BH. In Nashville he was having a "quiet moment with just him and his guitar" (I am not implying anything sexual with my quotation marks-they just seemed right. Anyway, the crowd was talking and he started getting I'll about it. Then I remember someone yelling Freebird. Then he stormed off. He did come back and play his encore. I wish I could tell you more specifics, but it was back in May and my memory of that night is a tad bit fuzzy. But I've been thinking "plant" ever since I read the post describing the Toronto show.
Father John Misty on Free Bird (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rI567nDx4Qo#)
Father John Misty at The Danforth 2013 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoNkUe6ZOEc#)
Yeah man O, there are assholes everywhere. Don't let me get started on DC shows. There are no words. That said, some here know my take on FJM v. J Tillman where it's hard to know what is real or shtick and how the lines have blurred with his own confusion over his identity. Self absorption vs. detachment can sometimes be like oil and water. I'd take this all with a grain of salt.
Quote from: Ruckus on Aug 05, 2013, 10:53 PM
Yeah man O, there are assholes everywhere. Don't let me get started on DC shows. There are no words. That said, some here know my take on FJM v. J Tillman where it's hard to know what is real or shtick and how the lines have blurred with his own confusion over his identity. Self absorption vs. detachment can sometimes be like oil and water. I'd take this all with a grain of salt.
No matter what his motivations, it's all fucking fascinating to me! Love me a good personality versus persona debate when it comes to artists.
On a completely unrelated note, does anyone know the names of the guys in his band? He introduced them, but of course I can't remember, and I can't find it anywhere online. His lead guitarist is fucking awesome.
Quote from: oistheone on Aug 06, 2013, 08:14 AM
Quote from: Ruckus on Aug 05, 2013, 10:53 PM
Yeah man O, there are assholes everywhere. Don't let me get started on DC shows. There are no words. That said, some here know my take on FJM v. J Tillman where it's hard to know what is real or shtick and how the lines have blurred with his own confusion over his identity. Self absorption vs. detachment can sometimes be like oil and water. I'd take this all with a grain of salt.
No matter what his motivations, it's all fucking fascinating to me! Love me a good personality versus persona debate when it comes to artists.
On a completely unrelated note, does anyone know the names of the guys in his band? He introduced them, but of course I can't remember, and I can't find it anywhere online. His lead guitarist is fucking awesome.
Ha! My disdain for DC and his shtick completely sidetracked me from your original point. So was it a plant? Fully seems to have corroborating evidence. To the best of my recollection I do not recall a Freebird call at my show on this tour.
I think his motivations mean everything to me. If I'm going to a stand up or improv show, I know I'm going to get fucked with and that's the fun of it. When a musician has transformed himself in the span of a year while saying it's not shtick but a true change, then pulls these kind of overly dramatic/emo stunts, I want to know they were genuine. Otherwise fuck off because I'd rather spend my money elsewhere.
Agreed about the guitarist and the whole band in general. They sounded great!
That guitarist is really awesome. I've tried to find his name in the past and can't come up with anything.
Took me a while to find, but luckily I had nothing else to do at work. So I give you Father John Misty's guitarist... Benji Lysaght!
Nice little bit about his gear and sound here:
QuoteThough Josh's wit and humor make the show memorable, I have to admit that the most striking part of the show for me was Benji Lysaght (lead guitar) who was the icing on the cake, musically speaking. And I don't just mean he was sugary frosting thrown carelessly on top; Benji's precise bends and strident lead work was also held that velvety confection together, like a layer of chocolate mousse in the middle, simultaneously sweet and salty. He could also be strawberry or cherry filling, if you're that kind. I'm done with this metaphor.
Taking in the performance that night, Benji (formerly of Ambulance LTD and Brandon Flowers' solo record Flamingo) seems perfectly poised to become a guitar hero in his own right. Never over playing, Benji brought equal parts gristle and snarl to the table. I thought I was prepared for the concert having listened to the record beforehand, but I was honestly blown away by his deft execution of pedal steel licks, behind-the-nut bends, and fast-paced country runs. Dude knows his stuff. And his tone? Fantastic. Utilizing a host of pedals–including a silver box Klon Centaur and an Earthquaker Devices Rainbow Machine–and an older Tone King Meteor powered by a quartet of 6V6s, Benji culled some breath taking sounds out of his choice vintage guitars. He employed a 1951 two-pickup Esquire, a quirky-cool late 50′s Guyatone LG-60 and a vintage Epiphone 12-string.
http://mmguitarbar.com/tag/father-john-misty/ (http://mmguitarbar.com/tag/father-john-misty/)
Going to see FJM solo this Saturday night. Not sure what to expect. He has a comedian opening up for him.
Quote from: Taterbug on Oct 10, 2013, 05:03 PM
Going to see FJM solo this Saturday night. Not sure what to expect. He has a comedian opening up for him.
Are you sure he's not the comedian?
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Quote from: Taterbug on Oct 10, 2013, 05:03 PM
Going to see FJM solo this Saturday night. Not sure what to expect. He has a comedian opening up for him.
Are you sure he's not the comedian?
Ha Ha, no her name is Kate Berlant. I did read one review that said he plays the show from behind a giant I-phone. I just hope nobody yells freebird and the JFM that destroyed his drummers kit at newport folk fest shows up and cuts the show short. Hopefully his belly is full of adderall. I'm taking my wife, my bro and his girlfriend. Looking forward to it.
Quote from: Taterbug on Oct 10, 2013, 05:24 PM
Quote from: Crispy on Oct 10, 2013, 05:05 PM
Quote from: Taterbug on Oct 10, 2013, 05:03 PM
Going to see FJM solo this Saturday night. Not sure what to expect. He has a comedian opening up for him.
Are you sure he's not the comedian?
Ha Ha, no her name is Kate Berlant. I did read one review that said he plays the show from behind a giant I-phone. I just hope nobody yells freebird and the JFM that destroyed his drummers kit at newport folk fest shows up and cuts the show short. Hopefully his belly is full of adderall. I'm taking my wife, my bro and his girlfriend. Looking forward to it.
What Catfish and Sideshow Bob don't want to see some hip swiveling dripping with sarcasm?
i'm seeing his solo show on monday. pretty interested to see how this solo gig pans out.
Quote from: robb on Oct 11, 2013, 12:31 PM
i'm seeing his solo show on monday. pretty interested to see how this solo gig pans out.
I'll let ya know Robb.
I watched the livestream of his solo show from Outside Lands - yes in an iPhone and no hip swiveling. It was great!
I saw his setlist. Looks like he played about 4 new songs.
Add me to the list of those seeing FJM solo next week. I was initially reluctant to see him sans band (because his band kicks ass), but I ultimately just couldn't pass up the chance to hear that voice, whether that voice is singing or slagging the audience.
Quote from: Crispy on Oct 10, 2013, 05:05 PM
Quote from: Taterbug on Oct 10, 2013, 05:03 PM
Going to see FJM solo this Saturday night. Not sure what to expect. He has a comedian opening up for him.
Are you sure he's not the comedian?
Ha! I was talking to *unnamed musician* and *unnamed musician* and I started talking about when they met Father John Misty, and I asked about him, and *unnamed musician* said "He's a comedian and a musician"
That iPhone thing sounds pretty ridiculous. :grin:
last night some drunk asshole was heckling the comedian through her whole set, and kept his antics up during FJM's first couple songs. FJM walked right up to him and reached into his pocket and said "how much do i have to pay? because i'm not putting up with this shit." he gave the dude $20 and had security show the guy out. overall it was a really great show and he played a TON of new material. really looking forward to the new album. has anybody heard when that might come out?
Quote from: robb on Oct 15, 2013, 08:56 AM
last night some drunk asshole was heckling the comedian through her whole set, and kept his antics up during FJM's first couple songs. FJM walked right up to him and reached into his pocket and said "how much do i have to pay? because i'm not putting up with this shit." he gave the dude $20 and had security show the guy out. overall it was a really great show and he played a TON of new material. really looking forward to the new album. has anybody heard when that might come out?
:grin: YES! What an awesome story, not to mention unique and perfectly FJM way of handling a heckler. Seeing him tonight and really looking forward to it. This tour sounds pretty special.
The Comedian was good for the first 2 minutes then lost the crowd. It was a good show
though. The crowd was mostly respectful but as her act went on the talking got louder.
What a pleasure it was to see FJM at a show with a respectful audience! The near-silence from the crowd allowed his very tender guitar playing to shine, and man oh man, his voice is sounding better than ever. It's the way that he sings -- such a wonderful sound, with those melodies always lingering in my head long after the show.
He was in a great mood throughout, making several comments referencing his last show in Toronto -- the "meltdown". He said the reason why he smashed his guitar and walked off last time in town was because "when you're very drunk, and very tired, sometimes you just need to call it a night, and lay down on a comfortable surface. And I find Toronto to be a very comfortable surface."
At that point someone, of course, yelled FREEBIRD -- causing him to immediately go into a faux-rage and pretend to smash his guitar, before laughing it off and apologizing again for his mood last time he was in town.
The new tunes indeed sounded fantastic, and can't wait to hear them with full arrangements. I know his schtick is not for everyone, but I was surprised last night that he actually had less banter than when he was with a full band. He just let his talent as a performer carry the show. And carry the show he did.
New album has leaked and it's a beauty
Man oh man, "The Ideal Husband" is WILD!! What a track! Tillman at his most unhinged.
This album is so damn lush. Heavenly harmonies and absolutely killer guitars. Jonathan Wilson strikes again! All the instrumentation is fucking perfect.
FJM sold out at the March 28 9:30 Club show already.
It anyone has 2 tix, please let me know.
I saw Fleet Foxes at a festival years ago and enjoyed the set despite never loving them. The best part for me and my friends was easily the drummer, who kept offsetting Robin Pecknold's almost sickeningly earnest and mellow "banter" with silliness and irreverence. He made the crowd cheer for gyros. It was great.
Then FJM on Letterman doing "Bored in the USA" amazed me with the boldness and idiosyncrasy of the performance but I just kept surfing YouTube...
And now I bought the album and I'm starting to piece all this together. It's so good and the album art is so cool and he's so funny and raw... I can't remember the last time I was really surprised by an album.
Quote from: MMPJ6306 on Feb 12, 2015, 02:03 AM
I saw Fleet Foxes at a festival years ago and enjoyed the set despite never loving them. The best part for me and my friends was easily the drummer, who kept offsetting Robin Pecknold's almost sickeningly earnest and mellow "banter" with silliness and irreverence. He made the crowd cheer for gyros. It was great.
Then FJM on Letterman doing "Bored in the USA" amazed me with the boldness and idiosyncrasy of the performance but I just kept surfing YouTube...
And now I bought the album and I'm starting to piece all this together. It's so good and the album art is so cool and he's so funny and raw... I can't remember the last time I was really surprised by an album.
check out Fear Fun and you'll really be blown away
not sure if anyone heard about this yesterday but he was at the XPN festival and well here's what happened...
http://thekey.xpn.org/2016/07/22/xpnfest-recap-father-john-misty-gets-lot-off-chest/
I almost went yesterday and today to this but passed. too hot out and trying to save some money.
Quote from: dmooney99 on Jul 23, 2016, 02:46 PM
not sure if anyone heard about this yesterday but he was at the XPN festival and well here's what happened...
http://thekey.xpn.org/2016/07/22/xpnfest-recap-father-john-misty-gets-lot-off-chest/
I almost went yesterday and today to this but passed. too hot out and trying to save some money.
Looks like you made a good decision. Most of the people in attendance probably agree with his views, but that's what festivals are for...to get away from the bullshit. If I have to hear about how shitty the world is at the events I go to to get away from the shitty world, that's a bummer.
So he said he was offered 250k for the chipotle commercial that Jim ended up doing? I respect him for passing on that at least.
Quote from: Cameron on Jul 24, 2016, 10:51 PM
So he said he was offered 250k for the chipotle commercial that Jim ended up doing? I respect him for passing on that at least.
He said this during his NFF performance but I'm not sure if he said it anywhere else.
Normally I take people at their word but in this case I'm not too sure. What about FJM and his shtick does a company need to resurrect itself? With FJM it could be the final blow, LOL.
http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/06/26/father-john-mistys-quest-to-explain-himself
Killer show in Houston last night, guy is one hell of a performer
Quote from: MMJTX on Oct 02, 2017, 10:41 AM
Killer show in Houston last night, guy is one hell of a performer
Did they keep it on the lawn? I went and saw War On Drugs there on Friday. It was supposed to be on the lawn, but got moved indoors. The show was great, but it was oversold and a complete clusterfuck.
ya they kept it on the lawn, wasn't overly crowded at all so that was nice. Sorry to hear about the WOD show, would've been nice to have outside
FJM just released a live album on Bandcamp for $10, i bought it but have not listened to it yet.