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My Morning Jacket => The Shows => Topic started by: nickdavies7 on Jan 11, 2009, 07:45 PM

Title: MMJ @ Billboards 27 Jan, Melbourne.
Post by: nickdavies7 on Jan 11, 2009, 07:45 PM
Hi guys,

I just want to get a roll call going for forumers who are attending this show. I know there may not be many...

I will get the ball rolling:

nickdavies7
Title: Re: MMJ @ Billboards 27 Jan, Melbourne.
Post by: Matt D on Jan 11, 2009, 08:03 PM
With bells on! Fan for 3-4 years now, never seen them live.

Anyone heard or seen anything of a poster commissioned for the Billboard gig or the MMJ/Neil Young show?
Title: Re: MMJ @ Billboards 27 Jan, Melbourne.
Post by: ralph on Jan 12, 2009, 04:08 AM
I'll be there!!
Title: Re: MMJ @ Billboards 27 Jan, Melbourne.
Post by: nickdavies7 on Jan 12, 2009, 05:04 AM
Yeah, i have never seen them live before either i can't wait.

The Melvins have just announced a second show on the 27th, and this gig is in the afternoon!!! I scored myself tickets!!! It finishes around 7:30pm, so i will just walk around the corner to Billboards! Very well timed! It will be a big night!
Title: Re: MMJ @ Billboards 27 Jan, Melbourne.
Post by: Buckles on Jan 12, 2009, 05:19 AM
Yep, I'm there. Cannot wait. I've been waiting 5 years for this!
Title: Re: MMJ @ Billboards 27 Jan, Melbourne.
Post by: nickdavies7 on Jan 12, 2009, 05:54 PM
SO far we got:

nickdavies7
Matt D
ralph
Beebif.



They played at the Corner on their last tour. HOLY FUCK. That would have been amazing!
Title: Re: MMJ @ Billboards 27 Jan, Melbourne.
Post by: Matt D on Jan 12, 2009, 11:01 PM
Hey guys,

Any music stores in Melbourne with a good selection of new vinyl? On past visits to Melbourne I've only really come across Greville, a shop on Chapel and the chain stores.

I just spotted the comment in the other thread about the prospect of MMJ teaming up with Neil during the Myers encore - talk about getting the imagination flowing. How magic would that me! Neil teaming up with the Jacket for Down By The River or No Hidden Path or anything!
Title: Re: MMJ @ Billboards 27 Jan, Melbourne.
Post by: maddon on Jan 12, 2009, 11:58 PM
There with bells on!!!!

Title: Re: MMJ @ Billboards 27 Jan, Melbourne.
Post by: nickdavies7 on Jan 13, 2009, 01:52 AM
QuoteHey guys,

Any music stores in Melbourne with a good selection of new vinyl? On past visits to Melbourne I've only really come across Greville, a shop on Chapel and the chain stores.

I just spotted the comment in the other thread about the prospect of MMJ teaming up with Neil during the Myers encore - talk about getting the imagination flowing. How magic would that me! Neil teaming up with the Jacket for Down By The River or No Hidden Path or anything!

Yeah mate, the first place i will recommend is Polyester records on Flinders Lane (just off the corner of Elizabeth Street.) I was in there about a month ago and they had every MMJ LP on vinyl (incl. At Dawn and TF). Good prices there as well.


Another good place for new vinyl is JB Hi Fi on Bourke Street. I got my Evil urges one there. And they have other titles as well.

And just around the corner from there on Swanston Street (in between bourke and lonsdale) is collecter's corner. they have an amazing range of new and second hand vinyl.

Also Dixon's recycled which is second hand and have some gems. There are about 7-8 stores over melb, but there is one in Prahran and Fitzroy.


They are the best ones i know of near the city...


I am gettin into vinyl now as well, so i have sussed these ones out.

Enjoy... :)


Title: Re: MMJ @ Billboards 27 Jan, Melbourne.
Post by: ralph on Jan 13, 2009, 03:04 AM
Still go to Greville Records to have a look around though.  Best record store in Melbourne hands down.  Been going there for years and always left with something good under my arm...

8 Sleeps til Brisbane!!!

Title: Re: MMJ @ Billboards 27 Jan, Melbourne.
Post by: nickdavies7 on Jan 13, 2009, 05:55 PM
Yeah i hear Greville is quite amazing. I need to find more record stores for my collection.

There is also Alley Tunes in Hawthorn, just under glenferrie station... But they have more trance and electronica stuff. I bought my Led Zeppelin IV from there. The bastards had tried to play Stairway To Heaven backwards so it is all scratched!!  >:(


Title: Re: MMJ @ Billboards 27 Jan, Melbourne.
Post by: Matt D on Jan 13, 2009, 06:36 PM
Thanks for the tips! Better pack my visa! Recently picked up a record player so keen to snare my fav albums on vinyl (At Dawn and Built to Spill's Perfect From Now On head the list).

Greville is cool. When I was over a few years ago I picked up a sweet Flying Burrito Bros t-shirt (which I think they were making themselves) - draws comments whenever I venture into my local record stores or at gigs.
Title: Re: MMJ @ Billboards 27 Jan, Melbourne.
Post by: nickdavies7 on Jan 13, 2009, 11:24 PM
Matt, I just bought 'Z' on vinyl from Polyester in city. They have It Still Moves, At Dawn , and The Tennessee Fire. They are $39.95 each. Brand New. And also Acoustic Citsuoca for $29.95.

JB Hi fi in Bourke Street has Evil Urges for about $35.

Pack your visa, you will need it.
Title: Re: MMJ @ Billboards 27 Jan, Melbourne.
Post by: bvbv on Jan 15, 2009, 10:27 PM
so there playing 2 sets 9:00 -  10:00   and 10:30 - close    what time does the billboard close ?
Title: Re: MMJ @ Billboards 27 Jan, Melbourne.
Post by: nickdavies7 on Jan 16, 2009, 02:11 AM
There is no curfew at Billboards. But i think close means midnight...hopefully later
Title: Re: MMJ @ Billboards 27 Jan, Melbourne.
Post by: nickdavies7 on Jan 16, 2009, 02:23 AM
We should all catch up for beers. I won't be there until 8pm coz of the Melvins show at Ding Dong...
Title: Re: MMJ @ Billboards 27 Jan, Melbourne.
Post by: ali on Jan 18, 2009, 09:57 PM
i'll be there... at goddamn long last i get to see the jacket!

for vinyl, polyester (city or fitzroy) either are good, the dixons on brunswick street is quite good, and there's an awesome shop on gertrude st in fitzroy, just can't remember the name of it of hand


Title: Re: MMJ @ Billboards 27 Jan, Melbourne.
Post by: nickdavies7 on Jan 19, 2009, 01:15 AM
There used to be 'Agogo records'. that isn't the one your thinkin of? Collectors corner in Swanston steet is very good.
Title: Re: MMJ @ Billboards 27 Jan, Melbourne.
Post by: ali on Jan 19, 2009, 02:23 AM
au go go was awesome, but nah - this one is fairly recent, either on the corner  of gertrude & george st, or gertrude & little george st fitzroy

excellent selection of music, books, films, mags etc. highly recommend a visit. if i ever remember what it's called ;)
Title: Re: MMJ @ Billboards 27 Jan, Melbourne.
Post by: nickdavies7 on Jan 19, 2009, 04:34 AM
au go go, thats the one! John Frusciante made tribute to it at a recent RHCP show here.
Title: Re: MMJ @ Billboards 27 Jan, Melbourne.
Post by: ralph on Jan 19, 2009, 05:04 AM
spent many an afternoon upstairs in the second hand section of au-go-go flipping through the vinyl...

I remember they used to have a beaten up guitar case with Sonic Youth stenciled on it with a big sign next to it that read "Yes, it is... No, its not"
Title: Re: MMJ @ Billboards 27 Jan, Melbourne.
Post by: nickdavies7 on Jan 20, 2009, 11:37 PM
Quality Records on Glenferrie Road in Malvern is quite good too... i was just in there.
Title: Re: MMJ @ Billboards 27 Jan, Melbourne.
Post by: maddon on Jan 22, 2009, 11:31 PM
Okay,

Well i'm getting pretty f'ing excited!  All this talk of set lists  & 3 hour shows!!!!

I wish it was a week with My Morning Jacket.  Not an evening!!!!

27th can't come quick enough! :D
Title: Re: MMJ @ Billboards 27 Jan, Melbourne.
Post by: nickdavies7 on Jan 24, 2009, 03:58 AM
i agree with u maddon
i can't fucking wait,
Title: Re: MMJ @ Billboards 27 Jan, Melbourne.
Post by: weeniebeenie on Jan 25, 2009, 12:12 AM
Looks like I'll be able to go the Melbourne BDO and Billboard aswell.
See you guys there!!!!! :)
Title: Re: MMJ @ Billboards 27 Jan, Melbourne.
Post by: nickdavies7 on Jan 25, 2009, 12:47 AM
Yeah, i scored myself BDO ticket last week. I have my day set all around 5:00 - 6:00 on the Green Stage: My Morning Jacket....I have a mate coming and he is dying to hear Lay Low. We all have to wish for it....
Title: Re: MMJ @ Billboards 27 Jan, Melbourne.
Post by: GoBears on Jan 25, 2009, 09:20 PM
Hey, three Americans flying in for the show. We have no clue where to stay. Looking for a hotel near the billboard...anyone have any tips on where to stay?
Title: Re: MMJ @ Billboards 27 Jan, Melbourne.
Post by: nickdavies7 on Jan 26, 2009, 07:07 AM
Uhmmm Go Bear, as far as where to stay i have got no idea... I live in Melbourne and unfortunately i've never needed to get a room at any stage.

But nonetheless, have a search on the internet for anything near the corner of Bourke, and Russell Streets....

Sorry i couldn't be of more help.
Title: Re: MMJ @ Billboards 27 Jan, Melbourne.
Post by: ralph on Jan 26, 2009, 08:03 AM
GoBears, try www.wotif.com and look for anything in the CBD, or even Southgate.  Billboard its pretty close to the centre of the CBD so you wont have trouble finding something close.

Good luck!
Title: Re: MMJ @ Billboards 27 Jan, Melbourne.
Post by: ralph on Jan 26, 2009, 08:26 PM
What are the chances we get Steam Engine tonight?  Fingers crossed...
Title: Re: MMJ @ Billboards 27 Jan, Melbourne.
Post by: nickdavies7 on Jan 26, 2009, 08:37 PM
What are the chances of Bermuda Highway? Fingers double-crossed.
Title: Re: MMJ @ Billboards 27 Jan, Melbourne.
Post by: nickdavies7 on Jan 26, 2009, 08:38 PM
Furthermore, will someone be noting the set list? coz i will be drinking and it will be too cramped...
Title: Re: MMJ @ Billboards 27 Jan, Melbourne.
Post by: ali on Jan 27, 2009, 12:45 AM
i'll be doing my best to note the setlist... going to try and get there early to get a good position

it's going to be ultra hot in there tonight, but sooooooo looking forward to it!
Title: Re: MMJ @ Billboards 27 Jan, Melbourne.
Post by: Buckles on Jan 27, 2009, 12:54 AM
Quotei'll be doing my best to note the setlist... going to try and get there early to get a good position

it's going to be ultra hot in there tonight, but sooooooo looking forward to it!

I'll probably be there on the early side too, heading there straight from work (I work up on Spring St) so if you see a chick in yellow and black, feel free to say g'day :)
Title: Re: MMJ @ Billboards 27 Jan, Melbourne.
Post by: ali on Jan 27, 2009, 01:21 AM
i've got kinda yellow hair at the moment will possibly be wearing my flying v tshirt in honour of the occasion... other forumites feel free to say hi

:)
Title: Re: MMJ @ Billboards 27 Jan, Melbourne.
Post by: nickdavies7 on Jan 27, 2009, 08:26 PM
I got Bermuda Highway!!!  ;D