BeRKeLeY - Sept 19th, 2008 * The Greek *

[mika j.]

i'm so excited, i've been listening to mmj albums all day. i can't wait, see you guys there :D

[the_wizzard]

So very, very, very happy to being going to the Greek, TOMORROW night!   And, it is always nice to see our family of friends in SF.  I love them all so much!

"My time coming, any day, don't worry bout me, no
Been so long I felt this way, ain't in no hurry, no
Rainbows end down that highway where ocean breezes blow
My time coming, voices saying, they tell me where to go

Don't worry bout me, no no, don't worry bout me, no
And I'm in no hurry, no no no, I know where to go.

California, preaching on the burning shore
California, I'll be knocking on the golden door
Like an angel, standing in a shaft of light
Rising up to paradise, I know I'm gonna shine" 8-)

One request:
The band should consider throwing "Ruby Tuesday" into the pre-show mix in honor of Robyn Rubinstein.  All of her friends would love it, because we know she will be there in spirit.  Just a thought, probably won't happen, but a suggestion nonetheless. ::)

http://www.jambase.com/Articles/14826/Robyn-Rubinstein-1975-2008

[PCS]

Whats up y'all.  A bunch of us from the Tea Leaf Green Forum are going to the show tomorrow.  Thought I would swing by and see what the Home Team is up to.  Sounds like y'all are throwing down, nice!  Most of us are heading up from the city after work so I dont think we have much time for any pregamin' but we'll be at the show for sure.

Cheers,
PCS

[ms. yvon]

So very, very, very happy to being going to the Greek, TOMORROW night!   And, it is always nice to see our family of friends in SF.  I love them all so much!

California, preaching on the burning shore
California, I'll be knocking on the golden door
Like an angel, standing in a shaft of light
Rising up to paradise, I know I'm gonna shine" 8-)

One request:
The band should consider throwing "Ruby Tuesday" into the pre-show mix in honor of Robyn Rubinstein.  

fantastic sentiments all, wizzard!  i love returning to the bay area.
and i know i'll be humming these two songs all day tomorrow.  :)

*fingers crossed*  i may be at this show yet! :D

[the_wizzard]

So very, very, very happy to being going to the Greek, TOMORROW night!   And, it is always nice to see our family of friends in SF.  I love them all so much!

California, preaching on the burning shore
California, I'll be knocking on the golden door
Like an angel, standing in a shaft of light
Rising up to paradise, I know I'm gonna shine" 8-)

One request:
The band should consider throwing "Ruby Tuesday" into the pre-show mix in honor of Robyn Rubinstein.  

fantastic sentiments all, wizzard!  i love returning to the bay area.
and i know i'll be humming these two songs all day tomorrow.  :)

*fingers crossed*  i may be at this show yet! :D

I hope it all works out for you Ms. Yvon!  I am going to PM you my cell phone number.  If you can come, text me, and I will let you know where me and my merry band of friends are hanging at the Greek.  We will be making the move to get descent seats and you should join us.  We all know how to have a good time and dance the night away (and my friend who you ran into in Brooklyn will be by my side too!).  
I hope you can make it! :D

[DaFunkyPrecedent]

anyone know what time doors open?  

[pawpaw]

anyone know what time doors open?  

According to this site, the doors will open at 6:30PM tonight: http://www.mymorningjacket.com/gogo/showtimes/

I'll be lookin' for that flag Funky!

"Wave that flag, wave it wide and high."

[BH]

Have a good time everyone!   The boys will be fresh and ready to tear down, I know!

[surferRosa]

this is going to be the best night ever

[Janet]

I'll be waving a My Morning Jacket Flag some friends and I made.  It's the California Flag, but rather than saying "The Republic of California" it says "My Morning Jacket".  It's got the appropriate bear gracing the front.  We'll be waving it! (not during the songs...i promise not to block anyone's view) and I plan on trying to give it to the boys at the end of the show....WooT!!!

Your flag was badass!  Jim seemed to like it.  :)

Did you give it to the boys?

[berzerkelyman]

How soon b4 a set list?

Gideon was Amazing!!

[D. Sinclair]

set list
evil urges
touch me pt 1
off the record
aluminum park
way that he sings
im amazed
wonderful man
sec walkin
war begun
dancefloors
thank you too
mahgeetah
golden
librarian
phone went west
gideon
dondante
smoking from shootin
touch me pt 2
run thru
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wordless chorus
highly suspicious
cobra
rollinback
laylow
anytime
one big holiday

[ycartrob]

I'm formally putting out a request for Rollin' Back. That'd be nice.

score!

[DaFunkyPrecedent]

The boys brought it last night!  They all seemed to be having a wonderful time on stage too.  Jim would let his vocals go the extra distance, random guitar solo's, a Dondante like none i've ever heard, and smiles across all threir faces for 2 + hours.  My buddy said he saw Patrick give Bo a "down low" hi five after the show.  They knew they nailed it!  

The crowd was great, some talkers...but shit, I was talking too sometimes.  Everyone was just having a great time and everyone seemed to be into the show...I was also 5 rows back, dead center - it's kinda hard NOT to be into the show from there.  There were a lot of first timers to the show around me, and it was great to see their faces at the end.  Just a look of disbelief.  Love it!


Highlights:

-All out dance party Wordless > Highly > Cobra
-PWW - mmmmm orange and yellow lights.
- Jim calling out our flag! could anyone else see it?  they made us take down the pole before the show....ohhh well, I understand.  
- Meeting some forum members!  thanks for the sticker Yvon.  I put it on my speakers in my room.  Looks great!
-slow dancing with my friend during Sec Walkin'
- Evil Urges sounded soooo good last night - his vocals just seemed louder and carried over the guitars a lot better.  
- Jim had a lot of crowd contact - it really got the people into it around us.  

Other than night! A magical Berkeley night!  Wish I was catching more West Coast shows...

PS - the poster is 2 pinata's fucking.  

[Erik26]

Sounds amazing, hopefully it will be up on archive.

[cko]

First MMJ show. Fantastic. Beautiful night, heavy mist, gorgeous venue. Amazing songs. But my favorite part: the crowd. Been to many many shows, but never seen such a happy, friendly, connected bunch of fans. Especially the group in front of us. Cool dancing, dude. I wish I'd known some of you all before the show. Next time.

[cko]

This is not good quality, but captures the experience for me.

[debbie]

Hey, lets see some more photos from last night!  Seems like every person there was taking pictures.  

Sorry I didn't come down to say hi to the man with the cool flag.  Was feelin' a bit shy or something.   And quite stoned.  And wet.

Amazing show.  Of course it was!  It was a bit loud for me now and then and a little bit heavy on the bottom end - especially at the beginning.   Way too much talking going on around us.   Still not super crazy about most of the new material but that's okay.  Despite all that stuff, I was in heaven last night.  Love these guys!  Can't wait for their next visit.

Cheers,
A Mom from Concord

[Senor Cardgage]

Infuckingcredible last night.

I got video of the epic, set-closing One Big Holiday.

It's available in 2 flavors:

Shitty compressed Youtubery:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL-U-ClHjV4

Or a nicer quality Vimeo:

http://www.vimeo.com/1773915

I also got some photos:

[danz]

epic show.  lots of bass

2 of the friends i brought said it was the best show they ever been to; better than slayer even.