Mountain Jam 2011 - Roll Call

[woodnymph]

Here are some nice photo's of some forum folks who were at MT. Jam. 
I'll upload some more photos of people and bands later but some of you are in these shots.

http://s1047.photobucket.com/albums/b479/jgsvinyl/MT%20Jam/

Aw oh no!!! It makes me want to have bean there even more now!!  Aw great pics though, what a blast!!!!!   

[lil sis]

I'm still trying to process just how amazing yesterday was.  It is definately one for the books.  :D

Picked up ynwa around 8:30 and started our trip up to Hunter.  We made it up in about two hours.  Always wanted to ski there but never put the effort in to make those plans. Funny that all it took was my favorite band to make that trip.

It was great to see some of the forum friends that we have met and formed friendships with over the past year.  Can't even say how awesome it is to meet a bunch of people that you have no history with , see them every few months and greet each other with big smiles and hugs each time.  Thank you Johnny Yac & Headhunter for letting us meet up with you at the condo before heading over to the festival.  Headhunter and Eric took care of us to make sure we had our parking passes and were so kind enough to meet us down the hill so we could follow them up to where we needed to be.  So awesome to walk in and see Penny, Br00ke, bluesky, JY & JaneCool all in the same room.  Jump started the day with a cup of champagne (thanks JC) and a toast.

The weather was absolutely perfect.  The forecast threatened of rain but it held off the entire day.  Perfectly cool temperature with some sunlight.  I couldn't get over that the stages were set up at the bottom of the ski slopes.  It was so amazing to turn around and see this huge mountain with all of the trail cutouts.  Beautiful.

We had a nice spot where we were all hanging out while the majority of the bands played.  Soon after Ghosts and his gf, Magh33ta and Fidldle joined us.  Another reunion with big smiles and hugs.  We hung back while the super Edward Sharpe fans rushed the stage.  Didn't feel like being a psycho too soon and let them have their fun.  As soon as their set was over we booked it for the rail.  ynwa, Magh33Ta, JaneCool and I all got spots right in front of Jim.  Of course there were some assholes trying to push their way in but we had quite a boxout enforcement going on.  Don't mess with Texas but don't fuck with Jersey.

A little disappointed that I couldn't see the second stage where PHJB with Jim were performing, but as I mentioned to my rail buddies sometimes there are sacrifices you have to make to get what you really want.  Grace Potter kicked ass.  This was my second time seeing her and I can honestly say I really enjoyed her set.  Oh and did I mention those legs?  Sweet Jesus.

And now onto the boys.  Victory Dance is just a super awesome song to start the show with that build up.  Loved this song since the first listen and I love it even more now that I've seen it live.  Really happy they played most of the Circuital record.  There were still some questionable songs for me that I definately can appreciate more now.  I still hate the first verse of First Light but it was a rocker and I rocked out to it.

First time I heard PWW and Heartbreaking Man live.  Was SOOOO happy to hear PWW.  That was  stellar performance.  Steam Engine---what can I really say here?  I have been fortunate to see them play this a few times already and I think every time they play it I saw it was the best one.  I can honestly say last night was the best.  I even had a feeling they were going to play it.  I turned to ynwa and said it was coming and god did it smack me right in the face.  I actually had goosebumps all over both of my arms at one point.  Loved what they did at the end of the song but couldn't make out Jim's words for the life of me.  All I know is that it sounded beautiful.

The ground was literally shaking from all of the jumping (mine included) during end of Run Thru > Touch me Part II > OBH.  Face melting in full effect in that trifecta.  Jim had some super sweet high kicks (and ynwa and I actually had a convo on the way home and determined he must do yoga to stay flexible  ;D).  He had me cracking up with some of his moves.  Always get a huge kick out of that.  Highly Suspicious with PHJB was A-MAZING.  Loved that collaboration.  Also loved Dancefloors.  I pretty sure everyone in the crowd was dancing.  Also loved that they closed with Mahgheeta instead of OBH.  Loved even more that I could look over at Kyle (Mahgh33ta) and give him a power high five during that moment.

This show was a complete high.  We waited around for a bit after in hopes of "one more song" or a setlist.  People were asking one of the security guys if the boys were coming back out at all and when he said no I looked at him and said "Setlist?".  He disappeared and I thought nothing more of it.  Then about 10 minutes later out of nowhere I turn my head and see him back in front of the rail and about to give this other guy Jim's setlist.  He turned his head and recognized me and that I was still there and gave me the setlist instead.  Totally not expecting it but was obviously ecstatic to take it.  I felt a little bad for the other dude but not that bad.  ;)

This was honestly my favorite show to date (and being that this is the longest post I've ever written is proof).  Everything was just perfect.  I'm so looking forward to Red Rocks and MPP and seeing all of you again. 

[Crispy]

Great review, lil sis! Thanks for that, and seeing the photos of all you guys again is awesome! The Jersey girls are coming to Colorado in August, right? 

EDIT: Read the last paragraph again, silly.  :)

[Ghosts_on_TV]

AWESOME!  Great hanging with everyone, as usual. It was such a chill, fun day of music. Jacket destroyed it. My girlfriend Amy had to sit down for a little, the music and her earplugs were making her dizzy, but she took them out and she felt better. She dug it (it was her first show). Great time.

[el_chode]

How long were the jammy tracks? Did PWW clock in around 8:00 or more like 15:00?

[lil sis]

Great review, lil sis! Thanks for that, and seeing the photos of all you guys again is awesome! The Jersey girls are coming to Colorado in August, right? 

EDIT: Read the last paragraph again, silly.  :)

Jersey girls are definately in and ready to rawk! 

Cannot wait!

[JaneCool]

Great review, lil sis! Thanks for that, and seeing the photos of all you guys again is awesome! The Jersey girls are coming to Colorado in August, right? 

EDIT: Read the last paragraph again, silly.  :)

Jersey girls are definately in and ready to rawk! 

Cannot wait!

Except for this one.  :( 
But I'll be ready to rock out again for Merriweather!

[lil sis]

Great review, lil sis! Thanks for that, and seeing the photos of all you guys again is awesome! The Jersey girls are coming to Colorado in August, right? 

EDIT: Read the last paragraph again, silly.  :)

Jersey girls are definately in and ready to rawk! 

Cannot wait!

Except for this one.  :( 
But I'll be ready to rock out again for Merriweather!

See you at MPP 

[johnnYYac]

I'm afraid rumors of my rockin' the rail were slightly exaggerated.  I was with the bulk of forum folks at blankets maybe 10 back.  Kyle, Fiddle, Liz, and the Lauras represented the front line.

A great weekend made perfect with wonderful friends.  Thanks to all who shared this time with me, making it memorable beyond the live music.

Thanks especially to my roommates. 

The details of the show are well-covered, so I'll leave it at that.

Got to chat briefly with Jim, Carl, Bo, and Patrick on their way to see Dawes perform.  I offered to have them join our forum crew on our blankets in front of the main stage, but...

Some pics (from a cheap little phone)















Good time!  Great seeing everyone.  Especially good finally meeting the man, the myth... mahg33tah!!! 

[headhunter]

A nice quality audio broadcast of the show is easily downloaded at Mystic Chords of Memory Blog spot.  Very very nice quality and very easy to burn to a cd or your ipod.
Nice to have this less than 24 hours later

http://mcomv2.blogspot.com/

[tdb810]

Oh man, what a show!  So happy for you all, and totally enjoyed all of your reviews!  We were so happy to be able to join the fun via webcast, though I must say, I was having pangs of regret throughout the whole show --- ESP DURING STEAM ENGINE!  Man alive, that was ridiculous, and we were freaking out trying to figure out what was happening with the sound.  Shit!
MPP will be the best "something to look forward to" all summer!

[Ghosts_on_TV]

Great write up Mahg33ta and what a wonderful weekend it was.  Mt Jam is a great festival and I hope to go up many more times.  Will not miss it if MMJ returns.

The music and the venue were spectacular and short of Warren Haynes letting me step in for him when Grace Potter strutted in front of him and put on the smoking hot duet, the weekend could not have been much more perfect.

Hanging with forum peeps at another show was another magical experience.  It's a mighty fine group of people and the large bed sheet I brought was happy to die such a wonderful death staking out our dance floor and serving as the guardian of our personal space.

Great to see Mahg33ta, fiddle, dodo, and to finally meet TSarge.  Adam, nice vinyl and stereo chat, great conversations. Joeyrogo, great to hang w you and your buddies.  Looked like all had quite the good time. Ghosts, always a pleasure to hang with you and your friends, thanks once again for the beer when I needed it most.  Liz and Laura, you guys rock and are the ultimate enforcers! So glad you made it up and joined us at the cabin before the show. Jane and Brooke & Bluesky were most wonderful weekend companions and Brooke, you can mix me a margarita anytime.
Penny Lane is just about the coolest dance partner anyone can share an MMJ show with, a musical encyclopedia and always there with a beer and a smile when you need one.  No MMJ show is complete without you!  And Eric & Mr. Yac, it was most certainly an extra bonus sharing the cabin and good times with two brothers-in-arms who I always enjoy spending time with. Very easy and it all added up to one big holiday.  This band and these shows are always just a little bit more special when you can share it with another bunch of crazies who really know how to mix the ingredients for special lifetime moments.

Thanks everyone.  Until Red Rocks and Merriweather . . . . .

Just saw this. Jeff, I'll buy you a beer anytime brother. Merriweather?

[headhunter]

Great write up Mahg33ta and what a wonderful weekend it was.  Mt Jam is a great festival and I hope to go up many more times.  Will not miss it if MMJ returns.

The music and the venue were spectacular and short of Warren Haynes letting me step in for him when Grace Potter strutted in front of him and put on the smoking hot duet, the weekend could not have been much more perfect.

Hanging with forum peeps at another show was another magical experience.  It's a mighty fine group of people and the large bed sheet I brought was happy to die such a wonderful death staking out our dance floor and serving as the guardian of our personal space.

Great to see Mahg33ta, fiddle, dodo, and to finally meet TSarge.  Adam, nice vinyl and stereo chat, great conversations. Joeyrogo, great to hang w you and your buddies.  Looked like all had quite the good time. Ghosts, always a pleasure to hang with you and your friends, thanks once again for the beer when I needed it most.  Liz and Laura, you guys rock and are the ultimate enforcers! So glad you made it up and joined us at the cabin before the show. Jane and Brooke & Bluesky were most wonderful weekend companions and Brooke, you can mix me a margarita anytime.
Penny Lane is just about the coolest dance partner anyone can share an MMJ show with, a musical encyclopedia and always there with a beer and a smile when you need one.  No MMJ show is complete without you!  And Eric & Mr. Yac, it was most certainly an extra bonus sharing the cabin and good times with two brothers-in-arms who I always enjoy spending time with. Very easy and it all added up to one big holiday.  This band and these shows are always just a little bit more special when you can share it with another bunch of crazies who really know how to mix the ingredients for special lifetime moments.

Thanks everyone.  Until Red Rocks and Merriweather . . . . .

Just saw this. Jeff, I'll buy you a beer anytime brother. Merriweather?

My turn to buy the beers at Merriweather.  See ya there!

[ynwa]

well now... these are some really excellent reviews!!!  so much has already been covered re: the show & way better than i could ever author.  i can never really find the right words to describe what happens @ a mmj show :D  i just have to say that i'm so glad i decided to head up for mmj day on the mtn.  what a great day & night!!!

thanks to lil sis for being the most awesome partner in crime a gal could ever hope for.  our mmj road trips just keep getting better & better.  sister bonding done up right  :)

BIG thanks also to the cabin crew for welcoming us into your mmj cave for a little pre-festy fun.  you guys sure don't mess around... walking in to trays of jell-o shots, a bottle of champagne being uncorked & just about any other type of party beverage imaginable seemed to be offered.  as well as other consumable tasty treats  ;)     as jim often says, "thanks a lot gang!"

all that aside - the best part was getting to hang out with you all.  i wish there had been a more time, but there are other times coming up where we'll be able to max & relax.   it's been said before, but i must echo previous sentiments about how utterly wonderful it is to meet up & hang with fellow fans; all of whom are just about the kindest, most genuine & fun-loving people on this planet & it just warms my heart every time.  i would liken it to when the grinch is won over by the innate goodness & love of the who-villans.  love you all :-* :-* :-*

[lil sis]

well now... these are some really excellent reviews!!!  so much has already been covered re: the show & way better than i could ever author.  i can never really find the right words to describe what happens @ a mmj show :D  i just have to say that i'm so glad i decided to head up for mmj day on the mtn.  what a great day & night!!!

thanks to lil sis for being the most awesome partner in crime a gal could ever hope for.  our mmj road trips just keep getting better & better.  sister bonding done up right  :)

BIG thanks also to the cabin crew for welcoming us into your mmj cave for a little pre-festy fun.  you guys sure don't mess around... walking in to trays of jell-o shots, a bottle of champagne being uncorked & just about any other type of party beverage imaginable seemed to be offered.  as well as other consumable tasty treats  ;)     as jim often says, "thanks a lot gang!"

all that aside - the best part was getting to hang out with you all.  i wish there had been a more time, but there are other times coming up where we'll be able to max & relax.   it's been said before, but i must echo previous sentiments about how utterly wonderful it is to meet up & hang with fellow fans; all of whom are just about the kindest, most genuine & fun-loving people on this planet & it just warms my heart every time.  i would liken it to when the grinch is won over by the innate goodness & love of the who-villans.  love you all :-* :-* :-*

Anytime, sistah!  I think we always end up with laughing fits that make driving nearly impossible.  Looking forward to the next one. 

[woodnymph]

Unsure if I posted this already(!!)

But I LOVE EVERYONE'S REVIEWS AND PICTURES!!! Everyone looks great, and I miss you allllll!  I've read all your reviews and they've meshed themselves together in my brain to formulate one great long fairytale  :-*

Can't wait to see everyone in Pitt and MPP!!!!!!  :-* :-*

[mahg33ta]

My pics are from my phone and pretty weak compared to the great stuff posted.   Here's a few that are ok.  And I had to include a Grace Potter cuz, well ... :o

[headhunter]

Unsure if I posted this already(!!)

But I LOVE EVERYONE'S REVIEWS AND PICTURES!!! Everyone looks great, and I miss you allllll!  I've read all your reviews and they've meshed themselves together in my brain to formulate one great long fairytale  :-*

Can't wait to see everyone in Pitt and MPP!!!!!!  :-* :-*

And we are excited to see you and your happy smile at mpp!

[ynwa]

Unsure if I posted this already(!!)

But I LOVE EVERYONE'S REVIEWS AND PICTURES!!! Everyone looks great, and I miss you allllll!  I've read all your reviews and they've meshed themselves together in my brain to formulate one great long fairytale  :-*

Can't wait to see everyone in Pitt and MPP!!!!!!  :-* :-*

And we are excited to see you amd your happy smile at mpp!

we sure are, girl!  cannot wait 

[ynwa]

Anytime, sistah!  I think we always end up with laughing fits that make driving nearly impossible.  Looking forward to the next one. 

we DO!  ahhh, good timezz.  more to come - mpp fo' sho'