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My Morning Jacket => The Shows => Topic started by: formantua on Jan 29, 2007, 01:33 PM

Title: Athens  Shows !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: formantua on Jan 29, 2007, 01:33 PM
What a surprise to see the band will be playing two nights in Athens, Georgia. To anyone thinking of making the trip, Athens is an amazing town and the 40 Watt a legendary venue. This is sure to be a must see. This was the first time I got tickets through the MMJ Community and it was a cinch. I am so freakin' giddy right now and can barely stand it. So much for working the rest of the day. Thank you for adding these shows; 2007 just keeps getting better and better.
Title: Re: Athens  Shows !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: sycamore on Jan 29, 2007, 02:06 PM
 ;D

Wow!  Two nights at the 40-watt...thought those days were long gone.  I'll be there raisin hell for sure!
Title: Re: Athens  Shows !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: TheBigChicken on Jan 29, 2007, 03:40 PM
thank you for the post ...I'll be there....gonna eat at the Grille or the Grit
Title: Re: Athens  Shows !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: shockadow on Jan 29, 2007, 06:58 PM
The Grille-  Super hot, "Suicidegirls"esque waitstaff.  "Greasy spoon" diner food. ***** stars!

The Grit-  Uber-hippy"esque Vegan cuisine.  super tasty for food with no emotional scarring! *****stars!!!

What do you guys think about which night is preferable???  Is this the pre-festival warm-up??  
I live/work in the ATL.  
I gots 3 kids, mang!!  
I gotta pick a night...

I hope you all say Wednesday...   that way I won't miss American Idol.  Now, that's talent!
Title: Re: Athens  Shows !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: ycartrob on Jan 29, 2007, 07:37 PM
Now how in the hell can I pull this off in the middle of the week? I saw The Jacket at the 40 Watt summer of 2005 and was probably the best rock show I have ever been to (can I get an amen Brian?). We were all up in the crunk, hot, sweaty, bouncing, singing. Go to the archives site and download Magheetah to hear what I'm talking about! http://www.archive.org/details/mmj2005-06-04.ak40.flac16

I might not be able to swing this, but for you souls who can, do it! YOU GOT TO GO! Especially if you've only seen the boys on their latest tour in one of those sit down theaters. It will be down right cruunky up in the 40 Watt. Damn!  [smiley=cry.gif]
Title: Re: Athens  Shows !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Nikkogino on Jan 29, 2007, 09:34 PM
I had to pick a night too...I live in Augusta.  I decided on Wednesday too.  Should kick some ass......third MMJ show, first in this small a venue!
Title: Re: Athens  Shows !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: ms. yvon on Jan 29, 2007, 09:52 PM
QuoteNow how in the hell can I pull this off in the middle of the week?
tracy, how far do you live from athens?  do not discount the commuter flight when planning for show travel.  the athens hairport is less than 30 min from the 40 Watt.

i've done a little recon.   8-)
Title: Re: Athens  Shows !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: sweatboard on Jan 29, 2007, 10:59 PM
Tracy, I expect you to be there.  The 40watt is indeed home to the crunkest rock show ever dropped on humanity.
Title: Re: Athens  Shows !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: sweatboard on Jan 29, 2007, 11:02 PM
It get's so hot and sweaty up in that mug, I'm thinking about coming dressed as Richard Simmons.
Title: Re: Athens  Shows !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: dragonboy on Jan 29, 2007, 11:06 PM
I've heard so mant great things about the 40 Watt Club over the years.
Once more I find myself typing the same 3 words again...I'm so jealous!

Hope you all have a great time, not too many weeks away...
Title: Re: Athens  Shows !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: sweatboard on Jan 29, 2007, 11:19 PM
(http://www.collagevideo.com/instructorgraphics/Richard-Simmons.jpg)

Hey Girl!
Title: Re: Athens  Shows !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Nikkogino on Jan 30, 2007, 07:05 AM
new songs will be played.....they will be trying them out on a small audience.
Title: Re: Athens  Shows !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: TheBigChicken on Jan 30, 2007, 07:45 AM
Quote
QuoteNow how in the hell can I pull this off in the middle of the week?
tracy, how far do you live from athens?  do not discount the commuter flight when planning for show travel.  the athens hairport is less than 30 min from the 40 Watt.

i've done a little recon.   8-)
I hear you thinking .....Athens is so small,it's more like 10 minutes from the airport...really...Clarke Co is the smallest county in GA. The price could be way up there ...almost just as good to fly into the ATL and drive up 316 to Athens.
Title: Re: Athens  Shows !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Don Dante on Jan 30, 2007, 09:01 AM
I am about to lose it.  Just unbelievable.  I attended church at the Sunday night Tabernacle service thinking that would be the last time I'd see my guys in 6 months or so, maybe till the 'roo.  And now they are playing 2 nights in my hometown!  Gonna be a pretty worthless Wednesday and Thursday at work that week for sure.

And as for travel and eats.  The Atlanta airport is right about 1.5 hrs away, and the Athens airport is right next to my house, maybe 10 minutes to downtown.  If it's decently priced, I'd go straight here to Athens.  Then I have to suggest Clock'd and 5 Star Day for food.  Clock'd is big old-fashioned burgers and fantastic fries, real close to the Watt.  5 Star is great southern cooking in a very cool building and location on Broad Street.
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Post by: ycartrob on Jan 30, 2007, 08:21 PM
Fuckin A diddy bag bullshit , I can't make these shows. Just took a week off work and I am taking a buddy from out of town to a hockey (Predators) game that weekend. No cash. No time off.

sux ass

Someone, ANYONE has to go and lose their mind for me, in my place....

it's going to rock
Title: Re: Athens  Shows !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Kory on Jan 30, 2007, 09:56 PM
pre-sale is sold out... I am pissed! Anyone have 2 extra for each nite at the 40?
Title: Re: Athens  Shows !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: ms. yvon on Jan 31, 2007, 08:18 PM
kory--general sale is friday morning!  USE THE FORCE!
Title: Re: Athens  Shows !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: sweatboard on Feb 01, 2007, 01:12 AM
Just to rub it in even more, did you know........

Wax Fang plays at the 40watt four days before the Jacket.  Some people in Athens are going to have the "Best Week Ever"
Title: Re: Athens  Shows !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: TheBigChicken on Feb 01, 2007, 07:22 AM
Quotepre-sale is sold out... I am pissed! Anyone have 2 extra for each nite at the 40?
I know lots of peeps in Athens.....let me know if I can help you out