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http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20091109/COLUMNISTS1802/911090318/1011/Bittersweet+love+story

For the love of the land
It might, at first blush, seem to be a strange pairing — scholar-author Wendell Berry and singer-songwriter Yim Yames (aka Jim James of My Morning Jacket) — but both are poets with an abiding reverence for the land from which they have sprung.

With that in mind, Kentuckians for the Commonwealth will present the men in an evening of readings and music in an effort to raise funds for and awareness of the effects of coal mining via mountain-top removal.

The event will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, at 21c Museum Hotel, 700 W. Main St., and tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at door. Tickets for a private reception with Berry and Yames — which is limited to 90 guests and includes a signed copy of the book "Plundering Appalachia" by contributors Berry, Reece, Howell and Blanton — are $150, and include admission to the event. The reception begins at 5 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.kftc.org or at 21c Museum Hotel, (502) 217-6300

sweet, tix on sale the 12th

 :) :) :)

I'm SO there. Wendell Berry is a local hero and a personal hero of mine.  I hear that Yim guy's pretty cool, too.  ;)

Don't know if I'll pay that much for the reception and signed book though.  Hmmmm......

Quote:) :) :)

I'm SO there. Wendell Berry is a local hero and a personal hero of mine.  I hear that Yim guy's pretty cool, too.  ;)

Don't know if I'll pay that much for the reception and signed book though.  Hmmmm......

Same here.  But $25 for a ticket to see Jim and support awareness for Mountaintop Removal is a steal of a deal!  See you there!

Quotesweet, tix on sale the 12th

What time, Kory?

Hrm.  That's my birthday weekend...

i want to go to there

me yim yames, and 90 other people for $150.... plus plane tickets.... plus sleeping arrangements.... i guess too much money for me but damn do I want to be there

I think you should make it a point to go and have a really special birthday weekend in Louisville...

QuoteHrm.  That's my birthday weekend...

dunno what time tix go on sale... I'll just be doing the 25 dollar ticket tho... not dropping 150 just for the chance to mumble jibberish to Jim, I've had that chance a couple times now.

How cute is that lil hotel it's in?  This could be a nice little getaway...hrm.

Are any of you guys around that weekend?

QuoteHow cute is that lil hotel it's in?  This could be a nice little getaway...hrm.

Are any of you guys around that weekend?

I've never stayed there before, but I've been to the bar before.  Seems really nice...and kinda hip.

We have a cabin on one of my family's farms in west Kentucky (Jacketfest 2010,anybody!?), so I'll be there all weekend.  But I'll be coming back that Sunday in time to meet some peeps and go to the show.

http://www.21cmuseumhotel.com

Quotei want to go to there

Love This!  I'll be there with the Buckle peeps!

So, 21C said tickets are available at the front desk tomorrow and I couldn't find tickets on the other website so I guess I'll be heading down to 21C after work tomorrow.  If any of you peeps are going down about that time and wanna grab a drink at Proof, hit me up.

QuoteHow cute is that lil hotel it's in?  This could be a nice little getaway...hrm.

Are any of you guys around that weekend?

Lets discuss this.  

Msg sent   :)

I'll be around.  I live here and all.  You all know I'm down to meet up.

QuoteI'll be around.  I live here and all.  You all know I'm down to meet up.

Should we hop on the ticket sales straight away?

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QuoteI'll be around.  I live here and all.  You all know I'm down to meet up.

Should we hop on the ticket sales straight away?

Difficult to say.  I don't know how many tickets are being sold.  However, I haven't heard much pub about this so I would think it will take a bit to sell out if it does.  But that's just a hunch.  I'm also not sure what kind of crowds Wendell Berry pulls tho.  

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QuoteI'll be around.  I live here and all.  You all know I'm down to meet up.

Should we hop on the ticket sales straight away?

Difficult to say.  I don't know how many tickets are being sold.  However, I haven't heard much pub about this so I would think it will take a bit to sell out if it does.  But that's just a hunch.  I'm also not sure what kind of crowds Wendell Berry pulls tho.  

K! thanks friend.  :)

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QuoteI'll be around.  I live here and all.  You all know I'm down to meet up.

Should we hop on the ticket sales straight away?

Difficult to say.  I don't know how many tickets are being sold.  However, I haven't heard much pub about this so I would think it will take a bit to sell out if it does.  But that's just a hunch.  I'm also not sure what kind of crowds Wendell Berry pulls tho.  

Daniel Martin Moore is playing too!  It wouldn't surprise me if Ben Sollee didn't show up too.  
Looks like tickets go on sale at 5pm Friday the 13th.

wow, two of my favorites.  berry is awesome.  if i were in louisville i'd be there, without a doubt.

ohhhhhhhhhhhhh, this feeling it is wonderful, don't you ever turn it off!

Tickets purchased.  See y'all in Louisville!   :)

SOLD OUT!

If anyone comes across an extra please let me know.

QuoteSOLD OUT!

If anyone comes across an extra please let me know.

Wow! That was quick.  I'll keep my eyes peeled for extras.

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QuoteSOLD OUT!

If anyone comes across an extra please let me know.

Wow! That was quick.  I'll keep my eyes peeled for extras.

Thanks Dylan

Quoteohhhhhhhhhhhhh, this feeling it is wonderful, don't you ever turn it off!

Tickets purchased.  See y'all in Louisville!   :)

Nice!  Congratulations!

we organizing a get together before hand per chance?
who's all going?
Kory
Dylan
aLady
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LD, please tell me you got a ticket!!

Any recommendations of things to do around Louisville this weekend?  I'm getting in around 1 on Saturday.  Anyone feel like meeting up before the show?

Sorry, didn't realize there was already a thread about this when I started one.  I'm looking for a ticket as well. If anyone.....

so who is video taping this bad boy?

I'm INNNNNNN! and down to meet up beforehand.  My flight gets in around 4pm.  Can any locals suggest an easy/inexpensive way to get from the airport to downtown?  And maybe a place to rest my head before my flight out the next afternoon?

can't wait!

woowoo!  The more the merrier!

Helloooo, locals...can anyone recommend a place for me and my girls to get some Sunday brunch?

Quotewoowoo!  The more the merrier!

Helloooo, locals...can anyone recommend a place for me and my girls to get some Sunday brunch?

I don't know if this is a good answer or not, as I have not been there, but I wonder if the Brown Hotel has a good brunch?

J Grahams Cafe at the Brown Hotel

http://www.brownhotel.com/dining/documents/JGsBreakfastMenu-11-03.pdf

Well how conveeeeeeeenient as we're staying there!   :)  Thanks man!

QuoteWell how conveeeeeeeenient as we're staying there!   :)  Thanks man!

Nice!  Be sure and bring your Elizabethtown Soundtrack with you.

Damn that Belgian Waffle looks good.

I'm looking at Toast on Market too...sounds good.

I think the plan is to meetup at Brownings a few hours early.  Can't wait to see you all there.  

you all have a great time! send some reports back!

QuoteI'm looking at Toast on Market too...sounds good.

My two picks would be Toast on market, or if memory serves me, Ramsi's on the world (in the highlands), used to have a brunch.  You should check when you get in to see if they still do.  It is wonderful mix of foods, at probably the best restaurant in the town.  See you all Sunday!  Into the Woods now!

I hear Bristol's brunch is fantastic and Lynne's Paradise Cafe is hard to beat.

you lucky a-holes.  jim's totally going to melt so much pent up jacket face.  have fun, next time somebody really needs to fly me down for one of these things.  I'll sell my body if I have to or let you use it in whatever way you feel fit.   PM me if interested, I'm clean.  no herpes, no aids, 98.9percent std free.  my body for a ticket and a ride seems reasonable.

QuoteI hear Bristol's brunch is fantastic and Lynne's Paradise Cafe is hard to beat.

I second and third the Lynn's Paradise Cafe suggestion.  The food is wonderful and the word eclectic doesn't even begin to describe the atmosphere.  There is usually a relatively long wait, but the time passes quickly meandering around the gift shop!

http://www.lynnsparadisecafe.com/

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QuoteI hear Bristol's brunch is fantastic and Lynne's Paradise Cafe is hard to beat.

I second and third the Lynn's Paradise Cafe suggestion.  The food is wonderful and the word eclectic doesn't even begin to describe the atmosphere.  There is usually a relatively long wait, but the time passes quickly meandering around the gift shop!

http://www.lynnsparadisecafe.com/

whoa! that place looks more fun than chucky cheese!  :)

Since Ben Sollee has an album coming out in a month or two with Jim as the producer and Jim has his solo album "in the can" I can't wait to hear all about this show.  I would think there may be some new stuff mixed in there for sure but we won't know exactly what it is.  Exciting!  I'll be thinking about you guys, have a blast!

And if I can bid on something of Jim's to help stop mountain top removal, for crying out loud, somebody please call me. :)

So, Brownings for sure?

I hope Jim plays "the bear" for you goofs.  you deserve a quality premo set tonight folks, have fun, can't wait to hear how it was and what he played.   be safe, use a condom.

Any updates?

fucking amazing!  I think I have been touched by the voice of G-d.  New song, I think its called Peace.  I'll post the set list when I get home.
and totally awesome meeting/hanging with everyone.  thanks for the ride, Dylan ;)

I think I had a few too many whiskey and waters to be driving last night. I don't know what I was thinking, but I'm glad we all made it home safe and sound.  ;)  I'm looking forward to seeing the setlist as my memory is failing me right now.

Great night! A lot of great people from the local slow food movement. I hope a tape pops up, I have a hunch one will.

can't wait to hear all about this.

What was the general schedule for the night.  How long did Jim play?  Did he play with Daniel Martin Moore at all?

Info Please!!!!!

c'mon you elitist Louisville dwellers! Out with the info, we simple folk are dying to know!  ;D

i'm shocked that their are no details about the night already up here..

whats with?

Quotei'm shocked that their are no details about the night already up here..

whats with?

maybe they all had to take an oath of secrecy... or they are speechless because of how epic it was... or they aren't online because they are all hanging out with Jim James in his fortress of solitude... or they are planning a surprise party for us  :)

where's the setlist d00dz and chicks wtf?

What a great night!

We stepped into the 21c around 6:30 and walked past a gaggle (think that's the appropriate word) of about 20 looky-loos who appeared to be camped out waiting for Jim.  That was a little surprising.  We heard some screeching later in the evening and could only assume there had been a Jim sighting   ;D

The 21c is a stunner.  Really great contemporary art on the walls and a slick, modern vibe.  Would love to stay here someday!  Reminds me a bit of the Ace Hotels.

We ventured downstairs and it was buzzing with folks.  We settled in as the first speaker, Rebecca Howell, began.  She is a professor at Morehead State and delivered some really lovely prose about her observance of urban Kentuckians' detachment from Appalachian identity, and how that plays into people turning a blind eye to mountaintop removal.  

Wendell Berry spoke next and was really inspirational.  I'll be picking up his book, What are People For? as it was mentioned more than once over the course of the evening.  

Erik Reece was next and spoke a little bit about the political issues at play in strip mining and mountaintop removal. He joked a bit about the pressure of having to speak in between Wendell Berry and Jim James   ;D

A woman from Kentuckians for the Commonwealth was the final speaker.  She mentioned something about the mountaintop tours they do (perhaps in conjunction with another local group?), touring the areas that have been affected by mountaintop removal.  I believe there's a tour coming up in January, and if anyone is able to go I'd love to hear what it's like.

Daniel Martin Moore went on at 7:30.  I'm not familiar with his stuff but I thought he was pretty good.

Jim joined him on stage around 8 pm.  They covered Sam Cooke's "That's Heaven to Me" and Bill Monroe's "Kentucky Waltz" and then Jim went into his set.  He played until 9 or so, and though I don't remember the complete setlist or the order, these songs were definitely played:

Wonderful
Bermuda Highway
The Right Place
His Master's Voice
Smokin from Shootin
The Way That He Sings
Peace in the Valley

Really glad I got to meet Dylan, Kory, Toby and goose (just goose)  ;)  after the show.  It was nice to put some names with faces!

I have a little video footage of "Peace in the Valley".  I'm going to try to put it up on Facebook later today.

Nice review, thanks Alady!

thanks for the review.

i noticed jim's been getting some very surprising groupies lately. I was surprised to see some very asking-for-it blondies dressed in short black dresses attempting to do their groupie thang at a MOF show--and failed. they actually looked quite pretty in outdone sort of way.

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2736/4167754647_974ae2f785_b.jpg)

Alady, not sure how I missed ya...or maybe I didn't and we just were never formally introduced

http://www.youaintnopicasso.com/2009/12/07/jim-james-21c-kftc-fundraiser-12-6-09/


"I knew from bootleg recordings to expect a lot from the intimate show, but wondered how it might come close to touching the power of Kentucky's best live band. Turns out that the shows are really incomparable, united only in the fact that both are among the best performances you could hope to see."

Nice!  Does that say 'Ol Yim Yames?  And no #37?

Is this right for the setlist?

That's Heaven To Me
Kentucky Waltz
Wonderful (The Way I Feel)
The Right Place
Look At You
The Way That He Sings
Berumuda Highway
Smokin' From Shootin'
Anytime
Magic Marker
His Master's Voice
It Beats 4 U  (Sweet!)
Peace In The Valley

His Master's Voice says #10 even thought that's the 11th song.  Did he skip Anytime?

the signature is Ryan Pickett...
sorry I haven't checked in to give my opinion, just not much time.
It was a great show and I was so disconnected from the show with my camera but I think I got some sweet shots and a little hd video from on of my nikons...

Yes, I think you have the right setlist BH.  right, guys?
I can't wait for the recording.  I have a feelin its gonna be better than the Rud.  And ya, although I did get to shake Jim's hand, I didn't wanna bother him.  that is Ryan Pickett's signature.  I thought it would be cool - I think Ryan does most of the sound work for Jim and the band and he was a super cool guy so I asked him to toss me a scribble....

I should clarify that the folks I saw in the 21c lobby were perfectly respectable looking, both men and women...I guess I was just surprised to see them there?  I guess MMJ really is that big of a band now, that there will be people hanging out just to catch a glimpse of them.  Still seems odd somehow   ;D

BH, I'm not sure Magic Marker was played.  I could be wrong, though.  I can't believe I forgot It Beats 4 U and Look at You.  Both were fantastic.

danz, I'm sad we didn't get to meet!  Where were you standing?

Nice review from You Ain't No Picasso.  I definitely get this part:

Likewise, the massive spectacle of a My Morning Jacket show was pared down to an intimate performance that gave me a chance to focus on the lyrics and vocal performance.

You know how sometimes a song just *clicks* for you and you finally get it, really get it?  Smokin' from Shootin', 12.6.09, alady   :)

QuoteI should clarify that the folks I saw in the 21c lobby were perfectly respectable looking, both men and women...I guess I was just surprised to see them there?  I guess MMJ really is that big of a band now, that there will be people hanging out just to catch a glimpse of them.  Still seems odd somehow   ;D

I'm pretty sure that they were waiting to surprise their friend, as I was in the lobby and the group of 20 people or so erupted into a "Surprise!!"  and then into a chorus of Happy Birthday.

Hahaha, really?  Well that would explain a lot   ;D

I was wondering the same thing about why everyone would be standing at the entrance like that, then they scared the hell out of me!  Quite fun though, wish I had something fun like 21c + Show for my bday!

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danz, I'm sad we didn't get to meet!  Where were you standing?

i was directly in front of Jim, kinda between/behind two ladies in the front row of the audience but only about an arms-length away from Jim's reach.  i think goose got a photo of "me and jim."

alady, did you post that video?  i don't have facebook; is there any other way i could check it?  i can't wait to hear that song again!

Ah, okay.  We were a ways back, on the left side.  

I haven't had time to put the video on youtube today, but hopefully tomorrow!

QuoteNice!  Does that say 'Ol Yim Yames?  And no #37?

Is this right for the setlist?

That's Heaven To Me
Kentucky Waltz
Wonderful (The Way I Feel)
The Right Place
Look At You
The Way That He Sings
Berumuda Highway
Smokin' From Shootin'
Anytime
Magic Marker
His Master's Voice
It Beats 4 U  (Sweet!)
Peace In The Valley

His Master's Voice says #10 even thought that's the 11th song.  Did he skip Anytime?

Hey BH,  it was it Beats 4 U, then his master's voice, then Anytime, which led straight into Peace in the Valley (i guess that is the new one he ended on).  The show was low key, but pretty awesome.  Two solo Jim shows in one year is pretty crazy!  

He followed the set list almost to a T from the Rud.  I thought he was done after his MAster's voice (same as Rud), but then threw Anytime to throw a wrench in it.  And it was great solo.  I couldn't believe how great that song sounded solo!

For those of you not there, they said the album DMM, YY, and Ben Sollee are working on is coming out in February.  The Peace in the Valley track will probably be on there along with Kenutcky Waltz.  By the way, that song was incredible when DMM and YY played it.  IT reminded me of old country (i.e. Elvis KEntucky Rain, but nowhere near the same rythm).  I can't really explain it, but you will know when you hear it.

Any friends of mine on FB, I posted pics from the show.  Feel free to enjoy my amatuer snapshots.

i think it went it beats 4 you than straight into peace in the valley

pardon my ignorance, but is peace in the valley a cover or original?

hey goose, how can i check out the pictures?  

Quote.  that is Ryan Pickett's signature.  I thought it would be cool - I think Ryan does most of the sound work for Jim and the band and he was a super cool guy so I asked him to toss me a scribble....

That's awesome!! Ryan's pretty cool. He gave me/my sister a setlist in Melbourne.

And very cool review ALady. Sounds like it was an awesome night. :)

dig the reviews ladies and gents.  So glad ya'll had a  great time.

There were some wicked slutted up groupies at the MOF show they must have been freezing waiting outside because it was definitely cold and they weren't wearing much- lots of people seemed like they were waiting for Conor though.

Quotei think it went it beats 4 you than straight into peace in the valley

pardon my ignorance, but is peace in the valley a cover or original?

hey goose, how can i check out the pictures?  

Peace in the Valley is an old traditional tune.  

awesome. sauce. I'm glad you all had such a good time. Wish I could have been there...

Peace in the Valley is a song from 1939, and Kentucky Waltz was written by Bill Monroe.

I'd really love to hear Rebecca Howell's reading.  It was amazing to see everyone stop what they were doing and listen intently to her words.  So, if and when a taping is released, if it doesn't include the beginning part, we're really being cheated.

She really was great.

QuoteI'd really love to hear Rebecca Howell's reading.  It was amazing to see everyone stop what they were doing and listen intently to her words.  So, if and when a taping is released, if it doesn't include the beginning part, we're really being cheated.

Let's give it up for Wendell Berry!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObXuWkjQsh0


....heres a pretty awesome video from the show.  You guys must of had a blast.

Quotehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObXuWkjQsh0


....heres a pretty awesome video from the show.  You guys must of had a blast.

Nice video.  Thanks for posting Murph!

Quotehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObXuWkjQsh0


....heres a pretty awesome video from the show.  You guys must of had a blast.

pretty awesome? flippin' mind altering

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....heres a pretty awesome video from the show.  You guys must of had a blast.

damn that's so good.  makes me want the rest.

So I'm a little obsessed with "Kentucky Waltz" since hearing it at the 21c.  I've found a few different versions of this song, and they sound fine, but I'm just wondering if any of you noticed whether Jim or Daniel were using a capo?  And if so, at which fret?

Thanks in advance!   :)