Just met Jim James

[jordan]

I'm at Bonnaroo. Went to the Porta potties during Buffalo Springfield. Came out and ran into Jim. I told him how much I love his music and his new album. Told him I'm also from Kentucky. I asked him if he could give me a heads up about him playing in the Superjam tomorrow and he said he was not playing in it but Patrick IS playing in it. Anyways, I left Buffalo Springfield early to come back to my phone to post my encounter with Jim. I told him I didn't want to shake his hand because I just came out of the Porta potty and he put his hand out and said it was okay because he just came of them as well. Highlight of my decade right there.

[Im The Dude]

I'm at Bonnaroo. Went to the Porta potties during Buffalo Springfield. Came out and ran into Jim. I told him how much I love his music and his new album. Told him I'm also from Kentucky. I asked him if he could give me a heads up about him playing in the Superjam tomorrow and he said he was not playing in it but Patrick IS playing in it. Anyways, I left Buffalo Springfield early to come back to my phone to post my encounter with Jim. I told him I didn't want to shake his hand because I just came out of the Porta potty and he put his hand out and said it wad okay because he just came of them as well. Highlight of my decade right there.

Awesome story! I met him twice and the first time was awesome. We BSed about record stores in Pittsburgh. Super nice.

[Dillsnufus]

I met him kinda at fallon the b4 t5. my friend was doing the talking cause for some reason when i meet someone who means alot to me or famous i can't speak and my body starts to shake like i'm about to puke. Its like my body realizes something good is happening and wants to self destruct before it happens. lol

[youreveningcoat]

Is his beard as awesome as I imagine???  ::)

[jordan]

Is his beard as awesome as I imagine???  ::)

Most definitely. I noticed prior to even meeting him that his beard is really growing. As far as last night, Jim was sporting a sleeveless black vest. His hair really is huge up close. So excited I got to shake his hand. Awesome dude.

[headhunter]

very cool story!! my first big smile of the morning.  thanks for sharing!

very cool highlight and one that i'm sure won't be soon forgotten.

[mjk73]

Very cool

[kydiddle]

Best post of the day! 

The most important question: was he wearing the white boots!? (I imagine NOT in the vicinity of the porta pots...)

[Goldeneagle]

I met him kinda at fallon the b4 t5. my friend was doing the talking cause for some reason when i meet someone who means alot to me or famous i can't speak and my body starts to shake like i'm about to puke. Its like my body realizes something good is happening and wants to self destruct before it happens. lol

That summarizes my encounter at the 40 Watt in Athens perfectly!  We walked in around 3pm before the show just to see what was happening- and there he was-

Awesome story- thanks for posting

[Crispy]

I met him kinda at fallon the b4 t5. my friend was doing the talking cause for some reason when i meet someone who means alot to me or famous i can't speak and my body starts to shake like i'm about to puke. Its like my body realizes something good is happening and wants to self destruct before it happens. lol

Was JJ in the room while you were writing this?  ;)

I encountered Patrick on the street in NYC several hours before the TTF T5 show -- I was able to stammer out, "I'm going to all five shows!" He replied, "I am too!"  ;D

[tdb810]

Coolness! Love the porta potty chatter too!

Yes, I think we have all been a little tongue tied when meeting the boys, or the complete opposite: me at App Voices last year offering my and pennylane's services as therapist and/or attorney.  DOH!

They are all so kind and approachable, it's such a bonus :) 

[jordan]

Best post of the day! 

The most important question: was he wearing the white boots!? (I imagine NOT in the vicinity of the porta pots...)

Nope, he wasn't wearing the white boots.  Actually, I'm not too sure what he was wearing, but I think I would have noticed the boots if he had them on. 

[weeniebeenie]

Awesome!!! :)

[Bigsky]

Any time you can share fecal matter with Jim James is a good time... ;D

[e_wind]

I was able to stammer out, "I'm going to all five shows!" He replied, "I am too!"  ;D

hahaha

[DejaView2011]

Is his beard as awesome as I imagine???  ::)

I LOVE this question!!. LOL. And the comment about "Anytime you can share fecal matter with Jim......" made me spit out my drink. Thanks for the laughs so early! I was just up too, waking the entire house up with my AWESOME dvd rip of the UNSTAGED show. DAMN!!! I was noticing that not only is Jim's beard magnificent, but he looks so tan and that hair of his is like a damn LION's MANE!!  :D :D
     He could have easily done a Breck Shampoo commercial back in the 70's.
   BTW, Thanks for sharing this "wonderful" story. I'm waiting for the day I get a hug, or handshake from JJ. Fecal matter or not. I keep telling everyone "I bet he smells like Man-Musk and MAGIC!"  ;D

[MarkW]

I keep telling everyone "I bet he smells like Man-Musk and MAGIC!"  ;D

Jim's natural scent is Kitten on Fire.

[kydiddle]

I keep telling everyone "I bet he smells like Man-Musk and MAGIC!"  ;D

Jim's natural scent is Kitten on Fire.

I imagine Jim smells different to everyone. For me it would be my grandmother's kitchen from when I was little with a hint of Man-Musk. I love that term.  ;D

[Bigsky]

[Crispy]

Ky has it right: Jim James smells like chocolate chip cookies -- as well as newly-mown grass, fresh beer, and lightning. My nose is skipping the musk part.