My Morning Jacket

4/20. Alabama Theatre. Who's with me?

Hope to be.  Working on doing the first three shows.  Going solo from NH.  Yeehaw!

I will be there with bells on.  And a big ass grin.  I am so damn excited.  MMJ at the Bama theater - whodathunkit?!?

I'll be there. Best Band on Earth playing in the most beautiful theatre in my hometown, life doesn't get much sweeter

I'll be there!!!

I'll be heading up from NOLA

QuoteHope to be.  Working on doing the first three shows.  Going solo from NH.  Yeehaw!

I HAVE A FLIGHT FROM NH AND HOTEL A TEN MINUTE WALK FROM THE ALABAMA THEATER, SO LOOK FOR johnnYYac IN BIRMINGHAM!  I'LL BE THE GUY WITH THE BIG GRIN ON HIS FACE AND THE SCAR ON THE BACK OF HIS SHAVED HEAD.

Heading to N'ville and Atlanta, too.  I'll probably end up renting a car, unless someone can offer me a ride.  I'd offer the other bed in my hotel in B'ham and N'ville (2 nights), but understand we're all strangers except for our love of MMJ.  Also, the wife says I snore big time!

Good luck to everyone.  

I'm almost certain for this one.  I can't bear the thought of missing the triumphant return of the Jacket.  And the theater looks absolutely gorgeous.

I'm going to try for tickets and let that outcome guide me.   :)

Awesome! Looking forward to meeting you, ALady!

Oh, the pleasure is all on this side of the table.

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anyone know the presale code? ticketmaster has put one up for wednesday morning and I kept thinking we would find out on here what it was if they put one up but I haven't heard anything yet...

I'm gonna try to make this one from TX.  I need a MMJ fix.

can't wait for this show... I want this presale code bad!

anyone know the presale password?

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;D

just pulled "floor" ticket. is this the pit?

i got floor too.  row k.

floor row p...they went quick, i was on there right when it clicked over and got 16 rows back

Woohoo!

I've got floor, row M. Printed the tix and they say "Orch Seating", so yes, pretty sure it's pit.

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I've got floor, row M. Printed the tix and they say "Orch Seating", so yes, pretty sure it's pit.

i'm not so sure. have you looked at the seating chart?

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I've got floor, row M. Printed the tix and they say "Orch Seating", so yes, pretty sure it's pit.

i'm not so sure. have you looked at the seating chart?

every time i have ever been to the alabama theatre you have a seat. row a is the first row and so on...i've been to quite a few shows there and they have never been general admission and there has never been a pit where everyone just stands. there is a detailed seating chart on the theatre's website that is much better than the one on ticketmaster

www.alabamatheatre.com

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I've got floor, row M. Printed the tix and they say "Orch Seating", so yes, pretty sure it's pit.

i'm not so sure. have you looked at the seating chart?

every time i have ever been to the alabama theatre you have a seat. row a is the first row and so on...i've been to quite a few shows there and they have never been general admission and there has never been a pit where everyone just stands. there is a detailed seating chart on the theatre's website that is much better than the one on ticketmaster

www.alabamatheatre.com

i'm still seeing a "pit" area on that seating chart. that's what i was going for, but fifth row ain't shabby.

row N...i cant even think straight i'm so excited.

my boss is getting onto me for not working.  good thing im dating her...

who's going to find a place for some people to convene and get sloshed before the show?

I've got two extras to sell.  Row U, center stage.  Not trying to make a profit, just my boyfriend and I both bought seats.  Anyone knows anyone who wants them, let me know... they'll go for exactly what I paid for them on ticketmaster.  

shannondione@gmail.com

Quoterow N...i cant even think straight i'm so excited.

my boss is getting onto me for not working.  good thing im dating her...

ha, awesome.  take her to the show... i bet she won't complain.

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I've got floor, row M. Printed the tix and they say "Orch Seating", so yes, pretty sure it's pit.

i'm not so sure. have you looked at the seating chart?

I'm seeing what you mean. Kind of confusing.
Oh well, I guess we'll just have have to see. Anyone have any recommendations for nearby hotels?

i wonder if they were holding some seats for the general sale on friday?  seems like i havent found anyone with seats closer than row j, and that's people who were on it right at 10.  thoughts?

HOLY BALLS!  People already have that shiz up on ebay... $858 for 4 seats, row B.  

People are RUTHLESS

i got "floor" row E seat 114 and have no idea where that is.

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I've got floor, row M. Printed the tix and they say "Orch Seating", so yes, pretty sure it's pit.

i'm not so sure. have you looked at the seating chart?

I'm seeing what you mean. Kind of confusing.
Oh well, I guess we'll just have have to see. Anyone have any recommendations for nearby hotels?

The Pickwick Hotel is pretty close - and it's in Southside, which is B'ham's "going out" side of town...  http://www.thehotelhighland.com/

sorry now its called the HOtel Highland

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http://www.alabamatheatre.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=P417e%2bPAOqE%3d&tabid=68


you got good seats man

just talked to a lady at the bham theater. there's no pit area, its covered up or something. and yes, i got good seats. :D :D :D :D

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I've got floor, row M. Printed the tix and they say "Orch Seating", so yes, pretty sure it's pit.

i'm not so sure. have you looked at the seating chart?

I'm seeing what you mean. Kind of confusing.
Oh well, I guess we'll just have have to see. Anyone have any recommendations for nearby hotels?

The Pickwick Hotel is pretty close - and it's in Southside, which is B'ham's "going out" side of town...  http://www.thehotelhighland.com/

sorry now its called the HOtel Highland

Thank you for the recommendation! I'll look in to it.

I'm kinda bummed, snagging Row W, though it is an aisle seat, so I won't have to hop over legs to piss or grab a beer (assuming they serve).  I hope to be near first in line the next day in Nashville, so I should be able to get pretty close.  Hope others did well.

If I try for a better seat on Friday, do you guys think I could sell this ticket (at face value) or risk holding a spare?  I'm an optimist at heart, but the $$$  is adding up.

Peace.

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I've got floor, row M. Printed the tix and they say "Orch Seating", so yes, pretty sure it's pit.

i'm not so sure. have you looked at the seating chart?

I'm seeing what you mean. Kind of confusing.
Oh well, I guess we'll just have have to see. Anyone have any recommendations for nearby hotels?

The Pickwick Hotel is pretty close - and it's in Southside, which is B'ham's "going out" side of town...  http://www.thehotelhighland.com/

sorry now its called the HOtel Highland

Thank you for the recommendation! I'll look in to it.

No problem!  It's the nicest, closest hotel that I know of.  You gotta be careful because it's easy to book a hotel on the WRONG side of b'ham, if you know what I mean.  I don't know if it's within walking distance (depending on how far you are willing to walk) but should be a cheap cab ride away.  

Can someone tell me what is considered SPAM?  I keep trying to respond to a post and it says I'm being warned for spam.  wtf?

I have been to a few shows at the Alabama Theatre.  There usually is a 4 or 5 row pit with the row numbers of AAA-EEE.

Place is absolutely gorgeous.  I may have an extra pair for face value second row center mezzanine.

Let me know if you're interested.

peace

I didn't pull up anything good in the presale so I'm going to try again Friday.  Congrats to all who scored good seats!   :)

I missed the presale start b/c I had to have a mri on my knee.
:'(

QuoteI'm kinda bummed, snagging Row W, though it is an aisle seat, so I won't have to hop over legs to piss or grab a beer (assuming they serve).  I hope to be near first in line the next day in Nashville, so I should be able to get pretty close.  Hope others did well.

If I try for a better seat on Friday, do you guys think I could sell this ticket (at face value) or risk holding a spare?  I'm an optimist at heart, but the $$$  is adding up.

Peace.

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QuoteI'm kinda bummed, snagging Row W, though it is an aisle seat, so I won't have to hop over legs to piss or grab a beer (assuming they serve).  I hope to be near first in line the next day in Nashville, so I should be able to get pretty close.  Hope others did well.

If I try for a better seat on Friday, do you guys think I could sell this ticket (at face value) or risk holding a spare?  I'm an optimist at heart, but the $$$  is adding up.

Peace.

They do serve alcohol, but not past 9pm, I believe.  So we usually stock up early.

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QuoteI'm kinda bummed, snagging Row W, though it is an aisle seat, so I won't have to hop over legs to piss or grab a beer (assuming they serve).  I hope to be near first in line the next day in Nashville, so I should be able to get pretty close.  Hope others did well.

If I try for a better seat on Friday, do you guys think I could sell this ticket (at face value) or risk holding a spare?  I'm an optimist at heart, but the $$$  is adding up.

Peace.

I got a rock!
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I dont think you'll have trouble selling.  The presale tix went fast... and good shows in bham usually sell out (when at good venues like the AL theater or workplay)... might have to wait until closer to show date but you should be able to sell

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I've got floor, row M. Printed the tix and they say "Orch Seating", so yes, pretty sure it's pit.

i'm not so sure. have you looked at the seating chart?

I'm seeing what you mean. Kind of confusing.
Oh well, I guess we'll just have have to see. Anyone have any recommendations for nearby hotels?

The Pickwick Hotel is pretty close - and it's in Southside, which is B'ham's "going out" side of town...  http://www.thehotelhighland.com/

sorry now its called the HOtel Highland

The Redmont Hotel is really close to the AL Theatre...about 5 blocks away.
http://www.theredmont.com/

I'm staying at the Hampton Inn on 20th.  It says it' about an 8 minute walk.  Can't wait.

i live in bham so if anyone needs any info on where to pre-game, hotels, restaurants, etc. pm me and ill help you out. I got row O in the center!! :D

QuoteI have been to a few shows at the Alabama Theatre.  There usually is a 4 or 5 row pit with the row numbers of AAA-EEE.

Place is absolutely gorgeous.  I may have an extra pair for face value second row center mezzanine.

Let me know if you're interested.

peace

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Any locals have input on my hotel reservation in B'ham?  Its the Medical Center Inn, $79 ($89 w/tax).  Its supposed to be within walking distance of the 'bama Theater.  

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I've got floor, row M. Printed the tix and they say "Orch Seating", so yes, pretty sure it's pit.

i'm not so sure. have you looked at the seating chart?

I'm seeing what you mean. Kind of confusing.
Oh well, I guess we'll just have have to see. Anyone have any recommendations for nearby hotels?

The Pickwick Hotel is pretty close - and it's in Southside, which is B'ham's "going out" side of town...  http://www.thehotelhighland.com/

sorry now its called the HOtel Highland

The Redmont Hotel is really close to the AL Theatre...about 5 blocks away.
http://www.theredmont.com/

Thannk you Burke!

I'm in there, although I'm still holding out for better seats!  This will be my 16th MMJ show (hoping to see them in ATL as well).

Any MMJ fans getting together before the show?  Let me know....

Info for Bars, Hotels, and AL Theater (because I work 1/2 a block from the AL Theater):

Bar before/after the show: I recommend Speakeasy.  It's a block from the Theater (on 3rd Ave North between 19th and 20th).  It's cheap with decent atmosphere.  They usually have pre-parties before shows.  This is not where I work.

Hotels: Only one within walking distance is the Redmont and the Tutwiler (well, my walking distance).  Both are great places, but can be pricey.  The Sheraton (at the Civic Center) is expensive, but also close.  Be careful about other hotels.  

AL Theater: I bet they will release more good seats tomorrow.  I got first row in the Dress Circle, which I think is great (my wife sometimes likes to sit...boo).  Orchestra Rows A thru M are great.  Anything behind M is under the balcony (which is still good).

I hope everyone enjoys the stay in Birmingham.  

QuoteAny locals have input on my hotel reservation in B'ham?  Its the Medical Center Inn, $79 ($89 w/tax).  Its supposed to be within walking distance of the 'bama Theater.  

The Medical Center Inn is a couple of miles away from the AL Theatre.  Definitely not within walking distance.  I think the only hotels that are truly within walking distance are the Tutwiler and the Redmont

QuoteInfo for Bars, Hotels, and AL Theater (because I work 1/2 a block from the AL Theater):

Bar before/after the show: I recommend Speakeasy.  It's a block from the Theater (on 3rd Ave North between 19th and 20th).  It's cheap with decent atmosphere.  They usually have pre-parties before shows.  This is not where I work.

Hotels: Only one within walking distance is the Redmont and the Tutwiler (well, my walking distance).  Both are great places, but can be pricey.  The Sheraton (at the Civic Center) is expensive, but also close.  Be careful about other hotels.  

AL Theater: I bet they will release more good seats tomorrow.  I got first row in the Dress Circle, which I think is great (my wife sometimes likes to sit...boo).  Orchestra Rows A thru M are great.  Anything behind M is under the balcony (which is still good).

I hope everyone enjoys the stay in Birmingham.  

For people who are looking for a good deal: I think one of the Birmingham hotels on hotwire.com is the Sheraton.  Hotwire has a listing for a 3.5 star hotel in the 'Central Birmingham Area' for $69
http://www.hotwire.com/hotel/results.jsp?searchTokenId=1

There's a website that figures out the hotels that hotwire uses, and it looks like the only 3.5 star option in Birmingham is the Sheraton.  It's definitely not a sure bet, though.
Here's the link:
http://www.betterbidding.com/index.php?act=Search&CODE=show&searchid=07a9db7ea4d294a2996d060c77bbcf3f&search_in=posts&result_type=topics&highlite=%2Bbirmingham

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The Medical Center Inn is a couple of miles away from the AL Theatre.  Definitely not within walking distance.  I think the only hotels that are truly within walking distance are the Tutwiler and the Redmont

Looks like its about 1.5 miles or less.  The average human walks 3 miles per hour.  I would walk much further to see MMJ and not drive.  Perhaps I'll spoil myself with a taxi ride, though.  Save my energy for inside.  Thanks for the info.

just got row u in center balcony....did they sell all of the good seats during presale???? if so i think this is some bullshit...but hey we will be there!!!!

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QuoteI'm kinda bummed, snagging Row W, though it is an aisle seat, so I won't have to hop over legs to piss or grab a beer (assuming they serve).  I hope to be near first in line the next day in Nashville, so I should be able to get pretty close.  Hope others did well.

If I try for a better seat on Friday, do you guys think I could sell this ticket (at face value) or risk holding a spare?  I'm an optimist at heart, but the $$$  is adding up.

Peace.

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Well, I went on right at 10am CST and got nothing better than floor Row W from the Wed. presale.  

If anyone has a spare single seat better than Row W floor, let me know.  Then, I'll put my ticket up at face value and send the $$$ to Red Cross for Haiti.  Hope the rest of you did better.  See you in B'ham!

I have two singles in the balcony. One on row n and one on row r. I would like to and need to find two together. If anyone would like to trade it would be greatly appreciated. email me at nmgriff@mac.com

-willing to pay extra depending on the location of the seats

did presale really knock out all floor seats??? best i got was row G balcony weak sauce... but funk it its the jacket!!!

jebus im stokkked for this gig :D :D :D :D

This is rough.   :-/

DANG!  I sure thought they were holding extra floor seats for today.  Doesn't seem to be the case.  I was on right on time trying to find better seats than the ones I'm keeping (front row dress circle) and immediately that shit was in the balcony.  I'm glad to see our boys are drawing a crowd, but dang I didn't think they'd go that fast!

I have 2 extra sets of tix available... one set is on the floor (row U) and the other set is in the right mezzanine (row S).  I was trying my hardest to get good seats on presale day... had row J and something f*ed up on ticketmaster and I ended up with the mezz seats... so I tried again and got the floor row U seats.  I tried a third time and scored front row of the directors circle, which I'm happy about, so am keeping those 2 seats.  I got a lot of emails in response to my first posting to put them up on ebay to be fair (I can't choose between fans!)  My tix are listed for the exact price I paid for them, including the fees (and could the fees be any freakin higher)...  if you're interested and I haven't emailed you the links, email me or PM me and I'll send them to you.  While you're on ebay, check out the f*ers who are trying to sell their tix for upwards of $200 a piece.  SHIESTY!  

Anyway, we have 2 months to get pumped up for this... i'm so freakin stoked.  The boys are back... ahh... it's been way to long since the '08 tour.

Can't wait to see the posters released for this tour... I was diggin a lot of the ones from the '08 tour, fo' sho!

QuoteInfo for Bars, Hotels, and AL Theater (because I work 1/2 a block from the AL Theater):

Bar before/after the show: I recommend Speakeasy.  It's a block from the Theater (on 3rd Ave North between 19th and 20th).  It's cheap with decent atmosphere.  They usually have pre-parties before shows.  This is not where I work.

Hotels: Only one within walking distance is the Redmont and the Tutwiler (well, my walking distance).  Both are great places, but can be pricey.  The Sheraton (at the Civic Center) is expensive, but also close.  Be careful about other hotels.  

AL Theater: I bet they will release more good seats tomorrow.  I got first row in the Dress Circle, which I think is great (my wife sometimes likes to sit...boo).  Orchestra Rows A thru M are great.  Anything behind M is under the balcony (which is still good).

I hope everyone enjoys the stay in Birmingham.  

Have you sat front row dress circle before?  I got 2 seats in the same row and have never sat up there so was just wondering what you thought of the seats.

Oh man.  I forgot about posters!

:D :D :D

I also pulled balcony right at 10 am.   :-?  But I'm going to keep trying throughout the day.  Sometimes more tickets get released as folks have tickets in their shopping cart and it times out, or their card gets declined, etc.  We'll see.  

Very true... I've been trying as well, juuuust to see, but keep getting balcony.  *fingers crossed though*  ;)

Yes - posters - yayyy posters!  Sadly, what comes with numbered posters also comes the scalpers who buy them and sell them for several hundreds of dollars.  You gotta get in there and grab one if you want it for your collection.  My best girlfriend and I are collecting posters from each of the shows we attend, and sometimes those things are sold out in minutes.  Crazy biz.  It's cool though to have a "chill room" with framed posters/tix from your fave shows.  :)

Best of luck in your ticket search, lady!  

Same to you, shananana!  I'll be happy just to be in the building.  Wouldn't miss it for the world.  

Any local Birminghamians with a pair of floor tickets that they are willing to sell?
email me at nmgriff@mac.com

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email me at nmgriff@mac.com

I have 2 floor tix to sell, but have already emailed you.  Might want to check back here, or maybe Craig's List or eBay if you're not interested in the ones I have.  Surely you'll find some you're interested in between now and then.  We gots two months of pump up time, woot woot!  

SOLD OUT!!!!! Or at least it appears that way...Great job guys!!

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NICE!  Looks like tickets are getting pretty scarce everywhere else as well.   I noticed you can still get front row pit GA tickets in Florida though.  Come on Florida!

I'm shocked about the Florida thing... I'm guessing maybe it's the location?  I have a bunch of friends in Tampa that are driving up for the show... but St. Auggie is pretty far north, and considering it's a weeknight I'm assuming this may be knocking some people out?  They might have sold more already if the show had been booked more in Central Fla., that way southern Floridians and northern Floridians could feasibly make it on a weeknight.  Buuuuut whatcha gonna do... surely they'll sell more come show time.

On another note - yayyy b'ham!  Way to show 'em some love!  

I will be there! Looking forward to seeing ya'll again.

looking for a Floor Seat if anyone has an extra I'll be heading up from NOLA for the opening tour celebration! :D :D :D

For now im going to bask in the glory of our Saints at their parade ;D

OK, I'm in.

Y'know, I looked at what's up for B'ham tix on eBay, just for shits and giggles.  Only 14, pairs or higher.  A mixed bag, some balcony but quite a few in the first 6 rows.  Priced over $300 per pair!  

What a shame!  Here's a concept.  You buy a ticket because you intend to attend.  No excess profits for anyone, unless it all goes to My Morning Jacket.  Then Jim can buy a nice wireless hookup for his guitar and come visit me in Row W!  

I hope someone local can host a gathering of the faithful, newbies and hardcore longtimers, from the forum.  Or suggest somewhere we can meet for a beer or 6.    

im in, coming down from the ville for my first show since the last show.  stopping in nashville on the way home.  i cannot effin wait.

I have a pair of tix still available.  They are in the mezz row S.  PM me if you are interested and I will end the eBay auction.  First one to respond gets them.  Selling face value.  I think $100.15 was the price for both including all the fees.  They are listed on eBay for that price plus the cost of the auction, but if you PM me I will end the eBay auction and neither of us will have to pay that additional couple dollars.

The floor tix are gone, and did go for face value (plus price of auction).  Thanks to all those who messaged me as interested.

As an aside, is everyone in the b'ham area getting snow right now?  At least we're seeing something pretty for this cold weather we've been having!

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The floor tix are gone, and did go for face value (plus price of auction).  Thanks to all those who messaged me as interested.

As an aside, is everyone in the b'ham area getting snow right now?  At least we're seeing something pretty for this cold weather we've been having!

It's been snowing in Homewood all day. It looks like we have a couple of inches in the front yard

snowing all through vestavia and even out to Liberty Park today, made for a fun day

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Well, I decided to see who's in as of Valentine's Day.  There should be a few hundred folks on cloud 9 right now in L'ville, serenaded by Yim!

Anyway, here's who's in, though not sure if they're solo or going with others.  Also, a few up in the air...

johnnYYac (solo)
shananana +1 (maybe +3)
ALady +1
AngryEwok +3
rmpotsy +5
rjblack
CousinEddie
unravelled
Cameron
scosby2 +4
celi
woodsy +1
ams3534
LowDownLuvDawg
excmcr (aka Phil)

Megalicious?  (and she started this thread; hope you got tix despite the knee)
CNPetro?
GoBears?

Anyone else?  

Kudos to Shananana for trying to get something going preshow: http://www.mymorningjacket.com/cgi-bin/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1266168634

Nashville's next...  

I'm +1   :)  Thanks for starting up the roll call, johnnYYac!

I will be hopefully +5 if my wifes schedule permits, if not I may have an extra if none of my peeps want it

it'll be woodsy + 1

Yay for the roll call johnnYYac- good work man!

I'm definitely +1 - and may even be +3.  I will check with my buddies and keep the roll call updated.  

I'll keep modifying the above post.  Thanks for the updates.

+3 with me...

I'll have 4 with me

Sorry for the repost but I had some ticket confusion.

I still have an extra pair for face value second row center mezzanine.  That's MEZZ row R seats 113 and 114.

Price is face plus TM charges.  Just received the tix a few days ago.

Let me know if you're interested.

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I noticed some folks talking bout walking in downtown Bham. During the day no sweat but at night downtown Bham is not the best place to be walking anywhere. If you do chose to do so, walk with a buddy for sure. Not trying to scare anyone, but after hours walking in downtown is not preferable. Take a cab.
Hope everyone rawks it out at the show. I will be!
-Phil

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I noticed some folks talking bout walking in downtown Bham. During the day no sweat but at night downtown Bham is not the best place to be walking anywhere. If you do chose to do so, walk with a buddy for sure. Not trying to scare anyone, but after hours walking in downtown is not preferable. Take a cab.
Hope everyone rawks it out at the show. I will be!
-Phil

Adding you to the tally, Phil.  Thanks for the heads up.  I always try to find hotels within stumbling distance of concert venues.  Priceline did me wrong with the Medical Center Inn, making it appear closer than it is.  I suppose I can try for a cab, unless there's a group heading that way.  I also have a car, but hate to use it for 1.5 miles.  What's cheaper?  Parking near the theater or taking a cab?  I suppose I could just forgo heavy drinking if parking's cheaper.  Oh, well.  I'll just case the joint when I get there.  Thanks for the info.  Welcome to da forum.  

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I noticed some folks talking bout walking in downtown Bham. During the day no sweat but at night downtown Bham is not the best place to be walking anywhere. If you do chose to do so, walk with a buddy for sure. Not trying to scare anyone, but after hours walking in downtown is not preferable. Take a cab.
Hope everyone rawks it out at the show. I will be!
-Phil

Adding you to the tally, Phil.  Thanks for the heads up.  I always try to find hotels within stumbling distance of concert venues.  Priceline did me wrong with the Medical Center Inn, making it appear closer than it is.  I suppose I can try for a cab, unless there's a group heading that way.  I also have a car, but hate to use it for 1.5 miles.  What's cheaper?  Parking near the theater or taking a cab?  I suppose I could just forgo heavy drinking if parking's cheaper.  Oh, well.  I'll just case the joint when I get there.  Thanks for the info.  Welcome to da forum.  

Johnnyy,
Stumbling distance after a show is always prime for sure. I always park in the metered parking spots. There are metered parking spots within a block or two of the Theatre. Great thing about those is after 5pm or 6pm on weekdays, they are free. Now there are a few parking lots with an attendant, I think those are about $10 with a range of +/- $5 ha.
If you are gonna be drinking heavy and have a sober folk to drive, use the metered parking spots. If no DD, then I suggest the cab. It should only cost ya bout the same as parking your car in one of the pay lots.
-Phil
Also, J. Clyde in 5 points is the place to go if ya want a laid back atmosphere and great beer choices.  

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QuoteAll,
I noticed some folks talking bout walking in downtown Bham. During the day no sweat but at night downtown Bham is not the best place to be walking anywhere. If you do chose to do so, walk with a buddy for sure. Not trying to scare anyone, but after hours walking in downtown is not preferable. Take a cab.
Hope everyone rawks it out at the show. I will be!
-Phil

Adding you to the tally, Phil.  Thanks for the heads up.  I always try to find hotels within stumbling distance of concert venues.  Priceline did me wrong with the Medical Center Inn, making it appear closer than it is.  I suppose I can try for a cab, unless there's a group heading that way.  I also have a car, but hate to use it for 1.5 miles.  What's cheaper?  Parking near the theater or taking a cab?  I suppose I could just forgo heavy drinking if parking's cheaper.  Oh, well.  I'll just case the joint when I get there.  Thanks for the info.  Welcome to da forum.  

Johnnyy,
Stumbling distance after a show is always prime for sure. I always park in the metered parking spots. There are metered parking spots within a block or two of the Theatre. Great thing about those is after 5pm or 6pm on weekdays, they are free. Now there are a few parking lots with an attendant, I think those are about $10 with a range of +/- $5 ha.
If you are gonna be drinking heavy and have a sober folk to drive, use the metered parking spots. If no DD, then I suggest the cab. It should only cost ya bout the same as parking your car in one of the pay lots.
-Phil
Also, J. Clyde in 5 points is the place to go if ya want a laid back atmosphere and great beer choices.  

Appreciate the advice.  Just about 2 months to go!

johnnYYac
shananana +1 (maybe +3)
ALady +1
AngryEwok +3
rmpotsy +5
rjblack
CousinEddie
unravelled
Cameron
scosby2 +4
celi
woodsy +1
ams3534
LowDownLuvDawg
excmcr (aka Phil)

I'm still looking for a good seat to this gig... Heading up from Nola... give me a holler if you got an extra or two. ;D

ps thanks for adding me to the list!

QuoteSorry for the repost but I had some ticket confusion.

I still have an extra pair for face value second row center mezzanine.  That's MEZZ row R seats 113 and 114.

Price is face plus TM charges.  Just received the tix a few days ago.

Let me know if you're interested.

peace

I know a few people interested if you've still got them available.

This is copied from another thread.  I decided to put the 4th row ticket up for auction on eBay, with 100% of the final price going to the American Red Cross.  The original posting is below, with links to a seating chart and the eBay listing.  Thanks for your ideas and feedback.

[highlight]Check out a 4th row ticket available, with all proceeds to the American Red Cross![/highlight]

http://cgi.ebay.com/My-Morning-Jacket-Ticket-4-20-10-Birmingham-4th-Row_W0QQitemZ190381335738QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Tickets_all_in_one?hash=item2c539ca4ba
I was bummed when I pulled Row W for this, my second MMJ show.  It is an aisle seat and in an intimate venue. Still, I wanted something special.  My first show had me way the fuck back.  So I scored a pair of 4th row seats, in front of Yim (assuming he still favors that side of the stage).  

Check out this seating chart.  

(http://media.tripod.lycos.com/2080768/950353.jpg)

I hope someone from this forum ends up standing next to me having the time of their life.  Every penny from the winning bid goes to the American Red Cross.  

I don't think I can wait any longer for this show! :D

QuoteThis is copied from another thread.  I decided to put the 4th row ticket up for auction on eBay, with 100% of the final price going to the American Red Cross.  The original posting is below, with links to a seating chart and the eBay listing.  Thanks for your ideas and feedback.

[highlight]Check out a 4th row ticket available, with all proceeds to the American Red Cross![/highlight]

http://cgi.ebay.com/My-Morning-Jacket-Ticket-4-20-10-Birmingham-4th-Row_W0QQitemZ190381335738QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Tickets_all_in_one?hash=item2c539ca4ba
I was bummed when I pulled Row W for this, my second MMJ show.  It is an aisle seat and in an intimate venue. Still, I wanted something special.  My first show had me way the fuck back.  So I scored a pair of 4th row seats, in front of Yim (assuming he still favors that side of the stage).  

Check out this seating chart.  

(http://media.tripod.lycos.com/2080768/950353.jpg)

I hope someone from this forum ends up standing next to me having the time of their life.  Every penny from the winning bid goes to the American Red Cross.  

Well, the Red Cross only gets $81, but some lucky duck gets a great seat next to me!  Less than three weeks!

Well put me down on the Bham list. Gonna be pushing it to get back to work on Wednesday. I can tell my youth group I just got in from a MMJ concert :D

johnnYYac
shananana +1 (maybe +3)
ALady +1
AngryEwok +3
rmpotsy +5
rjblack
CousinEddie
unravelled
Cameron
scosby2 +4
celi
woodsy +1
ams3534
LowDownLuvDawg
excmcr (aka Phil)
freeport

Welcome to the list, freeport!  See you in a few weeks!

QuoteWell put me down on the Bham list. Gonna be pushing it to get back to work on Wednesday. I can tell my youth group I just got in from a MMJ concert :D

I though so!  I figured someone showing up this morning to add themselves to the B'ham roll call might be the lucky bastard who gets to sit shotgun with johnnYYac!   ;)

You got a good deal, my friend.  I paid $260 for the pair, so with your winning bid, its like I paid $179 for my seat.   >:(Shit!  You know what?  Its worth it!   :)

What say you buy me a beer to help with the guilt you must be feeling right now?  [smiley=beer.gif]

As a forum member for nearly 3 years, you qualify as a deserving recipient.  See you in B'ham.  20 days and counting... 

 ;D

You got it! It should be a great show.

ill be there, so pumped

johnnYYac
shananana +1 (maybe +3)
ALady +1
AngryEwok +3
rmpotsy +5
rjblack
CousinEddie
unravelled
Cameron
scosby2 +4
celi
woodsy +1
ams3534
LowDownLuvDawg
excmcr (aka Phil)
freeport
dwalston

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[highlight][size=24]2 weeks!!![/size][/highlight]

Yes Sir!   It's been too long without live MMJ rockin out somewhere in the world.

JohnnyYac, go ahead and put a +8 by my name on the list. I caved in and upgraded my 16th row tickets to 3rd row. Yac, I would have bought your ticket had it been more than just 1. Gotta have the girlfriend a seat. As for my old tickets, my brother and his wife wanted to go to the show but not thinking it would sale out, waited around to buy tickets. They don't really know much about MMJ other than that they are my favorite band so I gave my old tickets to them as a housewarming gift since they just bought a new home. As for the other two new ones, I was in my original hometown with a couple of buddies and popped okonokos in then left it with them. A couple of days later after I had gotten back to Birmingham I had a text saying they bought 10th row tickets off StubHub. It's starting to thunder up I-65. You can barely hear it but it's there...slowly getting louder

QuoteJohnnyYac, go ahead and put a +8 by my name on the list. I caved in and upgraded my 16th row tickets to 3rd row. Yac, I would have bought your ticket had it been more than just 1. Gotta have the girlfriend a seat. As for my old tickets, my brother and his wife wanted to go to the show but not thinking it would sale out, waited around to buy tickets. They don't really know much about MMJ other than that they are my favorite band so I gave my old tickets to them as a housewarming gift since they just bought a new home. As for the other two new ones, I was in my original hometown with a couple of buddies and popped okonokos in then left it with them. A couple of days later after I had gotten back to Birmingham I had a text saying they bought 10th row tickets off StubHub. It's starting to thunder up I-65. You can barely hear it but it's there...slowly getting louder

Awesome!  Way to recruit.  What side of the stage are your 3rd row seats?  Will I be staring at the back of your head?  I'm on the right.

+8 is the record for groups on any roll call I've seen.  I imagine some folks could combine, but for forum members you're bringing a good-sized crew.  Two weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

johnnYYac
shananana +1 (maybe +3)
ALady +1
AngryEwok +3
rmpotsy +5
rjblack
CousinEddie
unravelled
Cameron
scosby2 +8
celi
woodsy +1
ams3534
LowDownLuvDawg +1
excmcr (aka Phil)
freeport
dwalston

2 weeks!!!

i got a buddy flying down from st. louis so i'm plus 1

I upgraded to 4th row center im stoked :D

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QuoteJohnnyYac, go ahead and put a +8 by my name on the list. I caved in and upgraded my 16th row tickets to 3rd row. Yac, I would have bought your ticket had it been more than just 1. Gotta have the girlfriend a seat. As for my old tickets, my brother and his wife wanted to go to the show but not thinking it would sale out, waited around to buy tickets. They don't really know much about MMJ other than that they are my favorite band so I gave my old tickets to them as a housewarming gift since they just bought a new home. As for the other two new ones, I was in my original hometown with a couple of buddies and popped okonokos in then left it with them. A couple of days later after I had gotten back to Birmingham I had a text saying they bought 10th row tickets off StubHub. It's starting to thunder up I-65. You can barely hear it but it's there...slowly getting louder

Awesome!  Way to recruit.  What side of the stage are your 3rd row seats?  Will I be staring at the back of your head?  I'm on the right.

+8 is the record for groups on any roll call I've seen.  I imagine some folks could combine, but for forum members you're bringing a good-sized crew.  Two weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

makes my +5 look like chump change.  the wife is going so i am +5!!!!!!!!!!!

well the wife will be going, its all very convoluted, i just hope she will make it.  she will be at work til 5, getting on a plane in the ville at 6:05 arriving in birminham and cabbing it to the venue hopefull no later than the first song.  then jetting back home the next morning for work whilst my (now) +4 make our way back home though nashville.  i cannot believe we are now 2 weeks away!!!!!

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QuoteJohnnyYac, go ahead and put a +8 by my name on the list. I caved in and upgraded my 16th row tickets to 3rd row. Yac, I would have bought your ticket had it been more than just 1. Gotta have the girlfriend a seat. As for my old tickets, my brother and his wife wanted to go to the show but not thinking it would sale out, waited around to buy tickets. They don't really know much about MMJ other than that they are my favorite band so I gave my old tickets to them as a housewarming gift since they just bought a new home. As for the other two new ones, I was in my original hometown with a couple of buddies and popped okonokos in then left it with them. A couple of days later after I had gotten back to Birmingham I had a text saying they bought 10th row tickets off StubHub. It's starting to thunder up I-65. You can barely hear it but it's there...slowly getting louder

Awesome!  Way to recruit.  What side of the stage are your 3rd row seats?  Will I be staring at the back of your head?  I'm on the right.

+8 is the record for groups on any roll call I've seen.  I imagine some folks could combine, but for forum members you're bringing a good-sized crew.  Two weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

3rd Row Center, I'll be across the aisle...We won't all be coming as a group, I'll probably be earlier than everyone else...one of my roommates has a presentation to give at UAB so they will be later. They have balcony seats though so I'm not sure how much of them I'll see. I'll be around that area of town all evening probably. This is just too good to pass up. Hometown shows are great and so damn convenient.

I can't believe this is two weeks away.   :o

[size=24]TRIUMPHANT RETURN OF THE JACKET![/size]

New roll call...

johnnYYac +37


Oh, now 2 weeks and 12 minutes until curtain!

I got upgrades on my seats. Have seats in Balcony Row Y to the Alabama show. Asking what i paid, $50 a ticket. Email me if you want em, mrcohn@yahoo.com

Just booked my hotel room at The Redmont Hotel. Looks stumbling distance from the bama theater. I'm flying from California, so locals please advise if i should stay somewhere else. Can't wait to hear some preservation hall horns on Dancefloors.

I can't hold back.  Technically, its just under 13 hours premature, but...

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Any final thoughts on the best preshow spot for a drink or six and some food?  What about postshow?  Forgive the duplicate post I'm gonna put up on the Preshow thread :)

One week.

Holy cannoli.

I seriously don't think I'm ready.   ;D

I'm new to the thread, but I figured I should contribute. I'll be there solo in row O center. I go to college in the city, and without a doubt, the place to get the best beer is J Cyde's. All their beer on tap is served at a cool 52 degrees, and they have the widest selection in the city. It's hands down the best in town.
Why Birmingham was chosen as the epicenter for the triumphant return, I know not, but all the pieces have fallen together into a soon-to-be unforgettable night!!!  

I just wanted to say I'll be heading from Texas to see My Morning Jacket live for the first time and on my bday! Nothing gets better then that.

QuoteI'm new to the thread, but I figured I should contribute. I'll be there solo in row O center. I go to college in the city, and without a doubt, the place to get the best beer is J Cyde's. All their beer on tap is served at a cool 52 degrees, and they have the widest selection in the city. It's hands down the best in town.
Why Birmingham was chosen as the epicenter for the triumphant return, I know not, but all the pieces have fallen together into a soon-to-be unforgettable night!!!  

Hey EasyRyder, you're not the only one going solo, which means we ain't truly going solo!  I may try J Clyde's early afternoon or post show, but its starting to look like Speakeasy pre show (5ish) as its closer to the Alabama Theatre.  At least, that's what I'm hearing.

johnnYYac
shananana +1 (maybe +3)
ALady +1
AngryEwok +3
rmpotsy +5
rjblack
CousinEddie
unravelled
Cameron
scosby2 +8
celi
woodsy +1
ams3534
LowDownLuvDawg +1
excmcr (aka Phil)
freeport
dwalston
funkyboss
EasyRyder

I get in around noon and am spending the afternoon with my friend.  Not really sure what the plan is, but J. Clyde's sounds awfully appealing.  I could try to get there before the show if that's where the party is...

J clydes.....golden. (sorry couldn't resist)

really tho it's a great place and am shocked it's in the ham

I'll be there as well, guys.  +4 others as well.

Does my bong count as a +1 or what?

Wait, does the AL Theater allow bongs?

johnnYYac
shananana +1 (maybe +3)
ALady +1
AngryEwok +3
rmpotsy +5
rjblack
CousinEddie
unravelled
Cameron
scosby2 +8
celi
woodsy +1
ams3534
LowDownLuvDawg +1
excmcr (aka Phil)
freeport
dwalston
funkyboss
EasyRyder
SplatSplatSplat +4

Hey guys/gals! My sis and her hubby are looking for a pair of tix... If anyone can help, we thank you!  :)

i got a single im picking up at the venue... its a decent balcony seat row H center I believe... I've upgraded so I put this ticket on backburner.... been planning on selling it for face when I arrive however if there's some diehards hanging around been planning on granting a miracle... if interested holler otherwise i might just make a paper airplane out of it and throw it at the biggest lovedog i see in need :D

OH MY GOD! I just found a ticket! I am going to the B'ham show!
:D

http://blog.al.com/mcolurso/2010/04/five_things_to_know_about_my_m.html

"What's the Birmingham show going to be like? That's a good question," Blankenship says. "Historically, we've tried everything on the first show of a tour. You'll probably get some new songs and hear some oldies."

Curious, curious, curious.

4 mother effin days.  december 31, 2008 was way too long ago.

[size=22]TOMORROW[/size]

:o :o :o

QuoteOH MY GOD! I just found a ticket! I am going to the B'ham show!
:D

Awesome!  I can't believe it's only a day away for you guys.  Save some good stuff for us at the back end of the tour ya hear? :)

hope you guys all have an awesome time @ the opening gig tomorrow!  i'm sure there will be many wonderful tales posted & i can't wait to read 'em!

rock on people!

 :D

Countdown To MMJ Birmingham! (http://www.7is7.com/otto/countdown.html?year=2010&month=4&date=20&hrs=20&ts=12&min=0&sec=0&tz=-300&lang=en&show=dhms&mode=r&cdir=down&bgcolor=%23CCFFFF&fgcolor=%23000000&title=Countdown%20To%20MMJ%20Birmingham%21)

I, um...yeah.

I'm pretty excited.


:D :D :D

QuoteI, um...yeah.

I'm pretty excited.


:D :D :D

see y'all tomorrow!  flights better be running on time.