VH1 Storytellers!!!

[bigkidfallsdown.com]

Shit yes! Good on ya!

[MMJCOBRA]

Just finished watching this and what a way to continue the weeklong celebration of Circuital's release.

Did find it odd that noting off of EU made the cut?

[diddy57]

Also watched this with fascination and admiration. Dondante flat-out knocked me on the floor, as well as emotional Jim's tale behind the song.

[TEO]

INCREDIBLE!!! Can't wait to watch it again and again...

[coldnebraskablue]

Any kind soul able to share a DVD recording of this anywhere? 

[mrjames]

Argh, no Irish love with the storytellers show, can't watch any of the vids dammit  :'(

[SaraBananaBear]

Argh, no Irish love with the storytellers show, can't watch any of the vids dammit  :'(

Yeah, no love outside of the US, it's so sad

[TheSoundsofSilence]

Was it just me or did the guys just shred through on amazing set? The insight into the lyrics were awesome a name drop of Shannon Hoon always gets me giddy, and the performance of Dondante rocked my face off! Hail Jim James & Co!

[weeniebeenie]

Argh, no Irish love with the storytellers show, can't watch any of the vids dammit  :'(

Yeah, no love outside of the US, it's so sad

I hear ya.

[petemoss]

I was able to download it by doing a quick google search of 'my morning jacket storytellers, megaupload'

[coldnebraskablue]

I was able to download it by doing a quick google search of 'my morning jacket storytellers, megaupload'

Thanks Pete, you're not wrong! :D

[kotchishm]

Says 90 minutes for Cox Cable.  All of the other episodes from this season have been just the 60 minute reairs.  Hopefully this is not the case with MMJ

[jcoyote]

Is the download 60 or 90 minutes? 

[coldnebraskablue]

Is the download 60 or 90 minutes?

48 minutes with no adverts.

[firesofcanning]

stereogum's coverage of storytellers:

http://stereogum.com/720772/my-morning-jacket-mountain-jam-2011-hunter-mountain-ny-6511-storytellers-mmj/concert/

[tdb810]

Wow, so I have watched this episode three times now, and I just need to say something.  It's a tad on the long and serious side, so feel free to skip through to the next post >>>>> 

Of course, as a devoted fan, I knew the story behind Dondante.   I have read as much information as I could find about the young man, Aaron Todovich.  As a mental health professional, and someone who lost a close family member to suicide in 2009, I was anxiously waiting to hear Jim tell the story about his friend. 

As is the case with this band over and over again, I was emotionally wrecked by Jim's relating of the story about his friend.  When he described him as someone who was so special, but not matter how much you told him that, he couldn't hear it, and someone who had chosen to leave us, I couldn't help but fall apart.  When he spoke about this cruel world, and the sentiment that he "can't hardly blame him" for wanting to leave, I was able to understand just a little more about my own loss.  Obviously,  I know about mental health as someone who has worked in the field for 15 yrs, but when it's someone you are close to, all bets are off. 

I just want to say that as an active member of suicide prevention groups and foundations, and always trying to fight the stigma around suicide,  I thought Jim's telling of that story couldn't have been more perfect.  My hope is that if there is anyone who was watching that, or anyone reading this, that they will reach out to someone, anyone, and know that things can improve, and get better.   This is a great community of people on this board, and I would hope that no one would feel so isolated, that they couldn't reach out here and get the support that is sometimes so desperately needed. 

Another resource that can be helpful if you or anyone you know are feeling this level of desperation is that American Foundation for Suicide Prevention AFSP.ORG or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255. 

Bless you all, and bless this band.  Thanks for lettin' me share. 

[e_wind]

i still haven't watched this because I was at Wakarusa and I don't have cable. I'm about to enjoy it on the computer over some lunch for the first time. based on all these writings i feel like itll be great.

[Bigsky]

Wow, so I have watched this episode three times now, and I just need to say something.  It's a tad on the long and serious side, so feel free to skip through to the next post >>>>> 

Of course, as a devoted fan, I knew the story behind Dondante.   I have read as much information as I could find about the young man, Aaron Todovich.  As a mental health professional, and someone who lost a close family member to suicide in 2009, I was anxiously waiting to hear Jim tell the story about his friend. 

As is the case with this band over and over again, I was emotionally wrecked by Jim's relating of the story about his friend.  When he described him as someone who was so special, but not matter how much you told him that, he couldn't hear it, and someone who had chosen to leave us, I couldn't help but fall apart.  When he spoke about this cruel world, and the sentiment that he "can't hardly blame him" for wanting to leave, I was able to understand just a little more about my own loss.  Obviously,  I know about mental health as someone who has worked in the field for 15 yrs, but when it's someone you are close to, all bets are off. 

I just want to say that as an active member of suicide prevention groups and foundations, and always trying to fight the stigma around suicide,  I thought Jim's telling of that story couldn't have been more perfect.  My hope is that if there is anyone who was watching that, or anyone reading this, that they will reach out to someone, anyone, and know that things can improve, and get better.   This is a great community of people on this board, and I would hope that no one would feel so isolated, that they couldn't reach out here and get the support that is sometimes so desperately needed. 

Another resource that can be helpful if you or anyone you know are feeling this level of desperation is that American Foundation for Suicide Prevention AFSP.ORG or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255. 

Bless you all, and bless this band.  Thanks for lettin' me share.

I cried during JJ story of his friend...and I cried reading your post...Thanks Trish   :'(

One of the main reasons I love this band & their music is because of the emotions I feel when I experience what they do. MMJ's music is the soundtrack to my life...

[halesdd]

Wow, so I have watched this episode three times now, and I just need to say something.  It's a tad on the long and serious side, so feel free to skip through to the next post >>>>> 

Of course, as a devoted fan, I knew the story behind Dondante.   I have read as much information as I could find about the young man, Aaron Todovich.  As a mental health professional, and someone who lost a close family member to suicide in 2009, I was anxiously waiting to hear Jim tell the story about his friend. 

As is the case with this band over and over again, I was emotionally wrecked by Jim's relating of the story about his friend.  When he described him as someone who was so special, but not matter how much you told him that, he couldn't hear it, and someone who had chosen to leave us, I couldn't help but fall apart.  When he spoke about this cruel world, and the sentiment that he "can't hardly blame him" for wanting to leave, I was able to understand just a little more about my own loss.  Obviously,  I know about mental health as someone who has worked in the field for 15 yrs, but when it's someone you are close to, all bets are off. 

I just want to say that as an active member of suicide prevention groups and foundations, and always trying to fight the stigma around suicide,  I thought Jim's telling of that story couldn't have been more perfect.  My hope is that if there is anyone who was watching that, or anyone reading this, that they will reach out to someone, anyone, and know that things can improve, and get better.   This is a great community of people on this board, and I would hope that no one would feel so isolated, that they couldn't reach out here and get the support that is sometimes so desperately needed. 

Another resource that can be helpful if you or anyone you know are feeling this level of desperation is that American Foundation for Suicide Prevention AFSP.ORG or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255. 

Bless you all, and bless this band.  Thanks for lettin' me share.

I cried during JJ story of his friend...and I cried reading your post...Thanks Trish   :'(

One of the main reasons I love this band & their music is because of the emotions I feel when I experience what they do. MMJ's music is the soundtrack to my life...

It is hard not to get teary eyed while watching him talk of his friend.  DonDante is a song that I love to no end.  Told my wife to make sure that's the last song t hat is played at my funeral (Okonokos version because I loved hearing them play it live).  Thanks Trish for providing that and your right about your post.

I think anyone who has ever connected with MMJ's music at a certain level can say that it is a real representation of a soundtrack for their lives.  That's the kind of music they produce.  So many different emotions and tales that we all can relate to.  Very good stuff.

[dookie shoot bandit]

I'm confused.....? What channel is this 90 minute Storytellers on Saturday?  I just looked up 9pm Saturday 6/11... and its FUCKIN "Bring It On"?