My Morning Jacket

http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/news/145874-my-morning-jackets-jim-james-to-play-obama-benefit

Schuba's Tavern in Chicago

I got my tickets just a minute ago but it does not mention if they are sending out tickets, if we print them or if it is will call, or a final total for that matter. Is it $100 even for each ticket? I guess it can be since it is a "donation."

Who else is going?

Twofingers..you may want to try this..

"For more information please email Liz Houlihan at ehoulihan@barackobama.com or call (312) 350-2598"

and then let us know what you find out? :-)

I just got two tickets as well.

I figure they will have a list at the door (as they have done this in the past for shows at Schubas), and you will need your ID and/or credit card to get into the show.  

But, this is all pure speculation.

This is turning out to be one of the best weekends of the year for me...

Jim James Solo > MMJ > MMJ > Cold War Kids

oceanbilly, me too only it is JJ->MMJ->MMJ->Wedding

Lucky bastards. You get Beck x2, JJ, and MMJ x2 within a ten day span.

this sours me a bit. I know that it is a free country and Jim damn well has the right to play for whoever he wants. I just wish he would transcend such two-party system crap and be a musical messiah. I dont think Obama needs the money, I would rather he play for the intrepid fallen heroes fund, something that is truly worthy of our giving. For everyone that is about to bash me, Im a libertarian so save your left wing fanatical breath. You are going to need it.  :o

I'll be there!

Our ewok just got a little angrier.   ;D ;D ;D

Quotethis sours me a bit. I know that it is a free country and Jim damn well has the right to play for whoever he wants. I just wish he would transcend such two-party system crap and be a musical messiah. I dont think Obama needs the money, I would rather he play for the intrepid fallen heroes fund, something that is truly worthy of our giving. For everyone that is about to bash me, Im a libertarian so save your left wing fanatical breath. You are going to need it.  :o

Then don't go.  If you decide to stop following the band because of political beliefs, that's on you not them, in my opinion.  

Quotethis sours me a bit. I know that it is a free country and Jim damn well has the right to play for whoever he wants. I just wish he would transcend such two-party system crap and be a musical messiah. I dont think Obama needs the money, I would rather he play for the intrepid fallen heroes fund, something that is truly worthy of our giving. For everyone that is about to bash me, Im a libertarian so save your left wing fanatical breath. You are going to need it.  :o

I think when you said "free country" you said it all.......you should have stopped there.

Quotethis sours me a bit. I know that it is a free country and Jim damn well has the right to play for whoever he wants. I just wish he would transcend such two-party system crap and be a musical messiah. I dont think Obama needs the money, I would rather he play for the intrepid fallen heroes fund, something that is truly worthy of our giving. For everyone that is about to bash me, Im a libertarian so save your left wing fanatical breath. You are going to need it.  :o

I agree with you man.  I don't like it when artists do the whole political thing.  I go to movies and listen to music to get away from politics and 24 hour news.  I also agree that if you are going to charge $100 per ticket, it should go to something a little more important than a politician's campaign.  I wouldn't give money to either candidate so they can pay for their manipulative ads.  Really, both of the candidate's campaigns have been pretty pitiful...I know its politics as usual, but that's just the point....spend your money elsewhere.  I'd pay $100 to see Jim play anyday, even if it wasn't going to charity, but if you are going to ask for such a bill, put it to good use.  

The other side of the coin would be that Jim is a person who has his own voice and own opinions and he can use it any way he wants....so whatever.  As long as Jim doesn't start singing anti-Bush crap like every other artist in the world (as if that hasn't gotten old no matter if you like the guy or not), I'm cool with Jim doing his own thing I guess.

Here is an interesting question though for anyone here who is voting in a similar fashion to Jim.  What would you think if Jim was playing a benefit for McCain?

Up until this point Jim and the band have done a nice job of keeping their preferences anonymous, even if we had a pretty good idea from some of Jims banter on this tour. We're getting down to crunch time now though, and I'd be lying if I said I was surprised. Personal feelings for Obama aside (they arent quite warm and fuzzy), I hope this is just a dabbling at the intersection of music and politics and not a harbinger of Bono-ish things to come. That'd just about damn near break my heart.

here we go. First off I would hope you understand I love MMJ and see Jim James as a musical genius and could honestly say a national treasure. I have seen them many times and own all their vinyl, multiple posters, clothing, etc. I just don't like to see someone fall into the politcal machine created from our ignorance in thinking two equally corrupt and fat cat parties can have a chance in hell fixing this country. If people don't get that-well that is why we will never have a third party that can really shake things up, break down the inefficient bureacracy and reduce the role of government in our lives.

Diatribe over. Of course I will not go to the show, even though I would pay $100 to see Jim play an acoustic set in an intimate setting. It is really a cliche for artists to support liberal candidates but if Jim truly feels that Obama can fix this country, god bless him. I just think he's wrong. I'd love to sit down with the guy and discuss it but that won't happen.

I just wish everyone would think outside the box instead of wallowing inside of it. I had a hope that such a visionary could share my beliefs but that is a fantasy world, much like voting for libeartarian Im afraid. Someone's got to have principles though! :-/

Amen Big Newt

some of you guys aren't giving Jim a lot of credit for being able to make a conscious choice; I am just glad you are allowing him to play this show, it probably means a lot to him.

(seriously though, he needs to cut all this crap out and get back to playing my music for me and keep his opinions to himself)

(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f296/ycartrob/2593875610_9338533b5d_o.jpg)

I think it's great that they don't get into politics on tour, and I think it's great that he's raising a lot of money for a person or cause he believes in.

I'm in. And friggin stoked.  To be honest,  I would have gone if it was for Mccain.  Just because I'm not voting for him doesn't mean I don't like the guy.  He served and sacraficed everything for our country. I look at it more like a donation to Jim James FLAGRANT BADASSERY !!!!!!  

I think Jim James can do whatever the hell he wants to do.  Just like you can...just like I can.   ;)

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Schuba's Tavern in Chicago

Thanks LaurieBlue, Your the best.  

QuoteI'm in. And friggin stoked.  To be honest,  I would have gone if it was for Mccain.  Just because I'm not voting for him doesn't mean I don't like the guy.  He served and sacraficed everything for our country. I look at it more like a donation to Jim James FLAGRANT BADASSERY !!!!!!  

Exactly my thought!!!

I'd be surprised if Jim didn't play at an Obama benefit.

1.Man sees disaster
2.Man sees relief
3.Man supports relief effort

Obviously,unlike some others,Jim can count to three.

Let's not forget he's not just our own personal rock god but also a citizen of the United States who has a right to support any party,candidate,or cause however he chooses.Like the poster said before if you don't like it don't go.

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1.Man sees disaster
2.Man sees relief
3.Man supports relief effort

Obviously,unlike some others,Jim can count to three.

Proud to be among the counting-challenged...

We don't have to agree on the issues but it's essential to our civil liberties to agree that Jim has the right to play at an Obama benefit or any benefit of his choosing.When people say "shut up and sing" it's implying because he's an entertainer he doesn't have the same civil liberties as you and me.I wasn't implying those opposed to Obama were challenged but those denying constitutional rights to a person because of his occupation.
I don't agree with the political stance of Lynyrd Skynyrd and Kid Rock.I don't want to hear their pro Bush pro McCain views onstage therefore I don't go to their shows but I fully support their right to speak their minds.

I'm actually kind of surprised that anyone is surprised.  Jim already played with M and Conor at an Obama rally, and MMJ and the Red Rocks show with the Black Keys on the weekend of the Dem. Convention was no coincidence.

And who cares who supports who, I say.  If I had to agree with everything that the musicians I listened to believed in, I would have issues.  I mean come on, I don't believe that the space shuttle caused a hole in the ozone, but I still love Kory with a passion. ;)

QuoteI'm actually kind of surprised that anyone is surprised.

I'm suprised that you're suprised that anyone is suprised.   :-?

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QuoteI'm actually kind of surprised that anyone is surprised.

I'm suprised that you're suprised that anyone is suprised.   :-?

I'm not surprised that you're suprised that he's suprised that anyone is suprised. But then again, I'm sure you're not surprised that I'm not surprised that you're suprised that he's suprised that anyone is suprised.

If anyone wants to talk to me after the show, then I'll be fuckin'...surprised...

QuoteIf anyone wants to talk to me after the show, then I'll be fuckin'...surprised...

Nice Mitch quote, Tom!   ;D

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QuoteIf anyone wants to talk to me after the show, then I'll be fuckin'...surprised...

Nice Mitch quote, Tom!   ;D

Did you hear his new one yet? I love Mitch, was lucky enough to see him at one of his last shows.

I emailed the folks at Barack Obama and came up with a little more info...

"Your name is put on a list and then all you have to do is show up at the show with id."

"There will be about 200 people in attendance."

Hope this helps some people

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I just wish everyone would think outside the box instead of wallowing inside of it.

So, just because his views aren't the same as yours, Jim James is not thinking "outside the box"?  How do you know exactly what his views are and how he arrived at them?  Don't you need to know those things before you can determine whether he is thinking inside or outside of the box?

FWIW, I'm totally excited for this.  My current concert schedule:

Neko Case (last week) > Hot Chip (last night) > Jim James > MMJ > MMJ > Fleet Foxes > The Uglysuit > The Notwist

i rest my case.

Yeah, it's easier to just say that than actually justify your words, isn't it?

I decided to go to this not simply because Jim James is playing a solo set, but also because it's almost set in stone that Obama will take Illinois.  As a result, my single vote won't matter as much.  My $100 will likely help out his campaign more than my vote in a state which he is all but guaranteed to take.

if my previous posts have not justified my feelings I am inarticulate or you do not, nor never will get it. Either way...

i rest my case.

Yeah, so according to you either Jim James should do what you think he should do or else he's guilty of not thinking outside the box.

Got it.  You = the determiner of "outside the box" thinking.

One week away. The venue is gonna be awesome, I think my garage is bigger, only 200 peeps at the show  :o.  I talked to a buddy of mine who has been there and he said it can get a little warm in there if it's a packed house, and the sound is good.  He also recommended a resturaunt next door to the venue called The Harmony Grill and Cafe.  

We should be rollin in about 5:30, if there is no line to get in at the venue we will probably grab some chow before the show.

here is a picture I pulled from there website.
(http://schubas.com/assets/root/images/music/music_photo.jpg)

Yeah, if you've never been to Schuba's, you'll be pretty pleased when you get there.  It is TINY.  We'll all be close and be able to see well.  I can't wait.

Any cheap hotels nearby?  Even a motel is fine with me.  I just want to party and crash a little before I drive back to Louisville.

QuoteAny cheap hotels nearby?  Even a motel is fine with me.  I just want to party and crash a little before I drive back to Louisville.

I looked on hotels.com and the cheapest I could find was $ 112.00
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An interesting argument, I agree ....

Dare I throw another one in the mix? :-)

http://www.youaintnopicasso.com/2008/10/01/mmjs-jim-james-to-play-500-ticket-200-capacity-obama-fundraiser-in-louisville/

Damn.  $500?  Now that is steep.

wow!!!    I got a deal for $100.  It must be because the cost of living is so much more in Louisville than Chicago.

i mean if McCain wins we are all going to die along with his old gimp ass so i don't understand why any intelligent being would oppose our fine man JJ supporting the only hope we have in this dreadful election

i'm very moderate too so save ur Bignewt bullshit...  :D

I don't understand what's going on here.  What's up with the $500 tickets?  The link doesn't work for me.

QuoteI don't understand what's going on here.  What's up with the $500 tickets?  The link doesn't work for me.

This is the thread  for the Chicago Fundraiser.  They deleted the thread for the Louisville fundraiser.  CANCELED.  They amended the price to $ 150.00 and then it was gone.  I smell something fishy goin on.
The  link for the tickets was to some dude named Tom or Steve I think. I bought tickets for the Chicago show and it had a direct link to the Obama website. :-/

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QuoteI don't understand what's going on here.  What's up with the $500 tickets?  The link doesn't work for me.

This is the thread  for the Chicago Fundraiser.  They deleted the thread for the Louisville fundraiser.  CANCELED.  They amended the price to $ 150.00 and then it was gone.  I smell something fishy goin on.
The  link for the tickets was to some dude named Tom or Steve I think. I bought tickets for the Chicago show and it had a direct link to the Obama website. :-/

So, what you're telling me is, there was talk about an Obama fund raiser where Jim plays in Louisville, but the ticket prices were high, but it was prolly bogus anyway?  I'm glad I got my Chicago tickets, too.

QuoteIf people don't get that-well that is why we will never have a third party that can really shake things up, break down the inefficient bureacracy and reduce the role of government in our lives.

Sounds Like Palin your girl!!! You Speak of a Libertarian, correct?

Quotei mean if McCain wins we are all going to die along with his old gimp ass so i don't understand why any intelligent being would oppose our fine man JJ supporting the only hope we have in this dreadful election

great 70th post  ::)

I will never vote democrat again but I would polly go to this event if it was nearby just because my love for JJ, MMJ, and the music transcends political viewpoints.

http://backseatsandbar.wordpress.com/2008/10/06/jim-james-an-evening-for-barack-obama/



On Oct. 16th, Backseat Sandbar is proud to help present Jim James of My Morning Jacket who will be performing an intimate solo acoustic set at the Louisville Watertower to raise money for the Barack Obama "Victory Fund". At a recent performance at the Waterfront on August 16th, Jim stated "This year is a turning point for humanity" and we all knew what he meant.  Now, as the election draws nearer, Jim is coming home with a cause.

Seating is limited, and a minimum donation of $150 is required to attend. Doors open at 7pm and will feature guest speakers Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson, Attorney General Jack Conway and Matthew Barzun (Chairman of the Obama Victory Fund), followed by a performance by Jim James.

All proceeds of this event will benefit the Barack Obama Victor

So when you think we'll find out if tomorrow's show is cancelled?  I live right by Schubas and have been there tons of time.  I was so excited to possibly see him in this venue

According to the Schuba's website...tonight's Obama Benefit show is cancelled (due to injury).

www.schubas.com

Damn.  Oh well.  Best wishes for Jim!

SHIT!  This isn't good news.  I wasn't planning on going, I just hope Jim's okay.  :(

According to the Schuba's website, the Obama campaign will be contacting us regarding the benefit.  I still haven't received any notification from them, though.

From the Obama people...

"Good Morning –



Unfortunately, we are going to have to cancel the event schedule tonight with Jim James due to an unfortunate accident that took place last night during his show in Iowa.  We are going to refund everyone's money so please be patient as we do this.

Thank you for your patience and our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. James and his family during what we hope is a speedy recovery.    

If you have any questions, please feel free to call or email us.  Thank you for your continued support of the campaign.



Jordan"

it's too bad there's no show, but it's not like Obama needs the money anymore.  America is sick of these buffoons, McCain and Palin, and I'm no Believer, but I think most people agree than Obama/Biden will get at least a few things done right, and clear out some of the shitstorm brought upon us by this heinously criminal regime currently in power.  and I'm very glad it's not Hillary Clinton.

You who decry the two party system ought to check out UK or anywhere else where there have been more than two parties.  It gets worse when there are more.  Obama is a vote in the right direction.  Right on Jim.  Where's the rest of the band?