WFNX Acoustic Sessions; My Morning Jacket to perform

Started by Penny Lane, Jul 22, 2011, 12:17 PM

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smhoffmann02

Quote from: mahg33ta on Aug 12, 2011, 12:09 PM
Yes, if you listen to WFNX and here someone squealing "are you shitting me?"  over and over again, that would be me.

I was driving my son to soccer camp and in the 5 seconds between radio on and me plugging in the ipod, I heard MMJ Rocket Man on the radio.   Total stroke of luck it was even on WFNX.   I thought "hmmm that's interesting".   When they were done the DJ went into a speech about how cool the band is and that they were giving away a pair to see the acoustic show at the MFA to the 13th caller.    So I sprung into action and kept redialing when I got busy, busy, busy.   Finally I get through and the DJ says "you're the 14th caller".   I said 'D'oh!!!" and he replied "but the 13th just hung up!!"  Seriously, my mind is still boggling at the improbability of it all... .like SO MUCH had to come together at the price time for that to happen.   Despite my comment earlier in the thread about listening religiously, I had not done so and this was the first pair I'd heard given away.

It was a bummer to me that such a concert was going down literally a few miles from my house and I was missing it, but I had made other afternoon plans I looked forward to and was getting pumped for the BoA anyway.

That's definitely the most curse words I've used in a short span around my son ever – I even apologized to him on air because I yelled at him to be quiet at one point, I was so jazzed.

Hows that for a 1000th post?

Looks like the stars aligned for you, mahg33ta.  Awesome!
Give me a butt load of reverb on this one - just pile it on.

johnnYYac

Congrats, Kyle and CountSA.  Say "hi" to the boys for us.  See you at the main event.
The fact that my heart's beating is all the proof you need.

ebin67

I know one of you wants to let me be your +1, right?! RIGHT?!
Please?
Well, I'm here if you need me--Just putting that out there...

Have fun! This will no doubt be an amazing experience!

Jon T.

Quote from: mahg33ta on Aug 12, 2011, 12:09 PM
Yes, if you listen to WFNX and here someone squealing "are you shitting me?"  over and over again, that would be me.

I was driving my son to soccer camp and in the 5 seconds between radio on and me plugging in the ipod, I heard MMJ Rocket Man on the radio.   Total stroke of luck it was even on WFNX.   I thought "hmmm that's interesting".   When they were done the DJ went into a speech about how cool the band is and that they were giving away a pair to see the acoustic show at the MFA to the 13th caller.    So I sprung into action and kept redialing when I got busy, busy, busy.   Finally I get through and the DJ says "you're the 14th caller".   I said 'D'oh!!!" and he replied "but the 13th just hung up!!"  Seriously, my mind is still boggling at the improbability of it all... .like SO MUCH had to come together at the price time for that to happen.   Despite my comment earlier in the thread about listening religiously, I had not done so and this was the first pair I'd heard given away.

It was a bummer to me that such a concert was going down literally a few miles from my house and I was missing it, but I had made other afternoon plans I looked forward to and was getting pumped for the BoA anyway.

That's definitely the most curse words I've used in a short span around my son ever – I even apologized to him on air because I yelled at him to be quiet at one point, I was so jazzed.

Hows that for a 1000th post?

Great story.  Congrats!

scosby2

awesome man, i'm really happy for you...i bet it's gonna be special...i mean, they picked rocket man to play on the radio to lead into the contest

Dillsnufus

Quote from: ebin67 on Aug 12, 2011, 02:32 PM
I know one of you wants to let me be your +1, right?! RIGHT?!
Please?
Well, I'm here if you need me--Just putting that out there...

Have fun! This will no doubt be an amazing experience!

actually i think they want me. (or somebody who didn't register to ask people)
Gazziza My Dillsnufus

CountSA

Quote from: mahg33ta on Aug 12, 2011, 12:09 PM
Yes, if you listen to WFNX and here someone squealing "are you shitting me?"  over and over again, that would be me.

I was driving my son to soccer camp and in the 5 seconds between radio on and me plugging in the ipod, I heard MMJ Rocket Man on the radio.   Total stroke of luck it was even on WFNX.   I thought "hmmm that's interesting".   When they were done the DJ went into a speech about how cool the band is and that they were giving away a pair to see the acoustic show at the MFA to the 13th caller.    So I sprung into action and kept redialing when I got busy, busy, busy.   Finally I get through and the DJ says "you're the 14th caller".   I said 'D'oh!!!" and he replied "but the 13th just hung up!!"  Seriously, my mind is still boggling at the improbability of it all... .like SO MUCH had to come together at the price time for that to happen.   Despite my comment earlier in the thread about listening religiously, I had not done so and this was the first pair I'd heard given away.

It was a bummer to me that such a concert was going down literally a few miles from my house and I was missing it, but I had made other afternoon plans I looked forward to and was getting pumped for the BoA anyway.

That's definitely the most curse words I've used in a short span around my son ever – I even apologized to him on air because I yelled at him to be quiet at one point, I was so jazzed.

Hows that for a 1000th post?

That's f'n amazing!  See you there my friend.

Jahmazed

Quote from: mahg33ta on Aug 12, 2011, 12:09 PM
Yes, if you listen to WFNX and here someone squealing "are you shitting me?"  over and over again, that would be me.

I was driving my son to soccer camp and in the 5 seconds between radio on and me plugging in the ipod, I heard MMJ Rocket Man on the radio.   Total stroke of luck it was even on WFNX.   I thought "hmmm that's interesting".   When they were done the DJ went into a speech about how cool the band is and that they were giving away a pair to see the acoustic show at the MFA to the 13th caller.    So I sprung into action and kept redialing when I got busy, busy, busy.   Finally I get through and the DJ says "you're the 14th caller".   I said 'D'oh!!!" and he replied "but the 13th just hung up!!"  Seriously, my mind is still boggling at the improbability of it all... .like SO MUCH had to come to :beer:gether at the price time for that to happen.   Despite my comment earlier in the thread about listening religiously, I had not done so and this was the first pair I'd heard given away.

It was a bummer to me that such a concert was going down literally a few miles from my house and I was missing it, but I had made other afternoon plans I looked forward to and was getting pumped for the BoA anyway.

That's definitely the most curse words I've used in a short span around my son ever – I even apologized to him on air because I yelled at him to be quiet at one point, I was so jazzed.

Hows that for a 1000th post?

Awesome   :thumbsup:    :beer:  :birthdays:

EasyRyder

From Twitter:
"'Slow Slow Tune' acoustic at Museum of Fine Arts Boston surrounded by Rembrandts"






how surreal! Hope it sounded as good as it looks to have been!
"As citizens of eternity we ought to be without anxiety."

baconus66

Actually "How Baroque" 

Get your art movements straight :P

EasyRyder

Quote from: baconus66 on Aug 14, 2011, 04:58 PM
Actually "How Baroque" 

Get your art movements straight :P

:embarassed: my Biology major has obviously left me blandly uncultured...

Thanks for setting me straight   ;D ;D  :'(

"As citizens of eternity we ought to be without anxiety."

e_wind

don't rock bottom, just listen just slow down...

mahg33ta

Tonite I want
Wonderful man
Slow slow
Wonderful
Gideon

mahg33ta

Quote from: EasyRyder on Aug 14, 2011, 04:23 PM






Hey!  that's the back of my head right there front and center on the bottom - with Mrs Magh33ta in front of me w/ the ponytail.   I guess whoever took this was sitting behind me.

Anyway, here's another tidbit you might find enjoyable:


At the end of the show, the WFNX DJ asked the band some questions.   His first question was to describe the process of the new record.  YY's response was a 4 minute ramble on health care in the US and why everyone should have the option and it needs to be affordable etc etc...  DJ was like "....uh, ok.   Here's another question: would you rather make a fantastic album or be known as a killer live band?".   YY's answer "yes, immigration - that'll be another important issue in the upcoming elections" then went on to talk about we are all immigrants and honest hardworking people are struggling to make a better life for themselves....   All this time Carl is sitting next to him smirking and trying hard not to laugh.   YY was dead-pan the whole time and the DJ wasn't sure what to do.   It was really funny.   On the way out I saw YY give the guy a big "was just f-in' with you hug" so I'm sure he wasn't in on it.   

I also have some video of a few songs I'll sort out when I get a sec.   I wish I had video of the Q&A because that would be priceless, but I didn't think to film it. 


CountSA

That's my dome in the black shirt/white lettering!

mahg33ta

Quote from: CountSA on Aug 15, 2011, 05:12 PM
That's my dome in the black shirt/white lettering!

right in the front?  You were carrying a poster tube?   That always catches my curiosity...

CountSA

Yeah that was me...I was hoping to get some face time with the boys to get something signed since the only thing signed I have is the rollcall letter.  Oh well. 

I don't know if you noticed but me, my gf, and 2 other girls were kicked out of our seats about 10 mins after we sat down.  A lady at the MFA came over and said they were reserved for the band (?).  Needless to say we were pretty pissed, although once the show started all sourness would have washed away.  Anyways, about 10 mins after we were kicked out the lady came back over and apologized and said we could have our seats back.

CountSA

Also my girlfriend took some pretty cool videos I'll post on youtube and here as soon as I can.

mahg33ta

Quote from: CountSA on Aug 15, 2011, 05:22 PM
Yeah that was me...I was hoping to get some face time with the boys to get something signed since the only thing signed I have is the rollcall letter.  Oh well. 

I don't know if you noticed but me, my gf, and 2 other girls were kicked out of our seats about 10 mins after we sat down.  A lady at the MFA came over and said they were reserved for the band (?).  Needless to say we were pretty pissed, although once the show started all sourness would have washed away.  Anyways, about 10 mins after we were kicked out the lady came back over and apologized and said we could have our seats back.

Yeah, I did see that.   I felt bad for you because clearly you had gotten there early.   My wife and I chatted with the other two women at the cocktail party for a while and she told us the story...  I'll put some video up too but yours should be perfect!