Detroit Show Oct 4th Anyone going?

[TheDude]

lol, no no..... but he most certainly does....   I was one of the taller dudes wearing the technicolor clown wig and the hippie flowered vest.  If I blocked anyone's view, I apologize, lol.  

[Im The Dude]

Yo, That was sweet show.  I drove all the way from Pittsburgh, PA to see them. Made a weekend out of it.  I remember most of you being there.  I got one of the set lists which was nice...did anyone else meet them after the show?  I got them to sign the list and got some sweet pictures too....one with Jim is the best.  Those guys are SO nice, really cool to there fans and willing to BS for a bit.  I can not wait to see them again!!!

Hope everyone had a kick ass time.  


Don't know if this was posted but does anyone remember the guy Carl( not from MMJ) playing for several of us in line? He was doing some good covers haha.

[Im The Dude]

The little special line for Live Nation fiasco was bullshit.  I'll leave it at that.

I said this already, but most of us in that line had no idea that that was happening, and I didn't pay a dime extra than anyone else. I do agree it was kind of shitty though and I keep feeling like I have to apologize. I really did feel bad when they let us in and we got booed.

I'm not blaming anyone who was in the line so please don't feel that you need to apologize.  Like Ms. Yvon said, it's corporate nonsense and it sucks that its now directly affecting those in attendance.  


I still can't find a picture of the poster online.  It was done by Ryan Nole at Kangaroo Press Ltd.  

getinthevan - nice to meet you the other night.  I agree that live nation BS was uncalled for.  I've never seen that happen.  But it was a great show, I was up front and will never forget it!

[getinthevan]

I've looked into the Live Nation thing, and sure enough, for shows at the-venue-formerly-known-as-the-State-Theatre, you can buy tickets specifically for the fast line.  I'm so glad that The Roots/Gym Class Heroes show got cancelled and now The Roots are playing at St. Andrews because I have no desire to return there.

[Agent Cooper]

My favorite thing about going to see My Morning Jacket is that when I'm watching them, I feel like I witnessing something really special.  

That is how I truly feel too! Most of the people I work with and family and such, have no idea who the band is, and it's almost like my little secret. So I get so crazy excited to see them live and it is so very special to me.

In reading some of the other posts, I was behind you guys (getinthevan & Ms. Yvon), I was just down the row from the guy playing his "rendition" of Bon Jovi songs  :) Bummer I didn't get a chance to met you.

I was right in front of Carl as well, and damn can he play. You're right, Ms. Yvon, that dan electro IS gorgeous. He was definitely EN FUEGO on Saturday.

The show was so incredible. I probably sound like a broken record, but hey, I can't say enough about the show, the excellent fans, and having the chance to meet the guys after the show. That was a real thrill!

Cheers!

[okonokostu]

so this is my first time writing on the forum, i usually just like to read about the shows, but now that MMJ has popped my cherry i feel that i have some substance to add.

First of all, i was one of the kids playing hacki sak,specifically, the asian one. I was with a group of three guys. i believe that we were the first ones there at 2:20. not that it really matters because of Live Nation, and we still got great spots on the floor. So maybe some of you can remember those one kids that hacked for 4 hours. haha. ms_yvon was really nice. thanks a bunch for the stickers....they're badass. I know my friends and i liked talking to you to pass the time. So thanks for being cool.  :)

So i'll start from begining. We arrived around 2:20 and while passing the Fillmore we saw a tour bus. Well, we all kind of jokingly said that it was MMJ's bus,  but then we saw a group of men walk out of the bus. a group of men that mysteriously were shaped like the demi-gods themselves. The first person we saw ended up being Carl! At that point i yelled "Holy Shit," but i don't think anyone noticed because they were trying to figure out what they were actually seeing. We drove by and i pressed my face up against the window, trying to wave to Carl...he didn't noticed. I frantically tried to make my way out of the car, but the doors were locked and i couldn't figure out how to unlock them. (It was a new car) And we were going a good 25 mph, but i was willing to roll out, be it with my health or not. The band ended up getting into a red Toyota Sienna. We turned around, parked and jumped out of the car, still hoping to catch a glimpse. As they drove off, a friend and I flashed our Jacket merch and jim, riding shotgun, waved and smiled at us, as did the rest of the group. We were still shaking an hour later, though still sad that we didn't meet them at such a perfect chance.

we stood in line for the rest of the time. Everyone was really cool, although i only think i caught Ms. Yvon's name. We talked to another fan in line about Rothury, he was the black guy smoking the Camel Crushes.

The show was amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Fucking Amazing. The english language has not created a strong enough adjective to describe the ecstatic, euphoric, eclectic music of My Morning Jacket. The live show in Detroit was the single greatest experience of my life and when i went to school on Monday i felt like crying because i wasn't there anymore. Everything about the show was great. The people, the strobes, Jim's fucking sweaty arms (touched by me) his voice, Pat's wide open mouth, Carl rippin it up, TT being cool as shit and Bo being just as cool, smiling with TT. Overall, a very surreal experience. I could write a novel on everything that i was feeling during that concert.

After the concert, the gang went to the side of the Fillmore and waited with our event posters to see if anyone was out for signatures. Soon, Bo came out and signed out posters we expressed our love and i shook his hand, which started a chain reaction of hand shaking. Bo was really cool and talked to everyone. He said that the rest of the guys would be out whenever they got down showering. Next to come out was Two-Tone who signed out posters and dished out handshakes. I don't think anyone could really think of what to say, it was all very unreal, but the handshakes established them as human beings. They were real, in the sense that they were made from the same stuff that i am made of, which, to me, is hard to fathom. Next was Pat. I immediately thought of a grizzly bear when i saw him and all of his hairy glory. Next, was Mr. James himself. We got his signature and we were all in awe. The only thing that i could think to do was to ask for a hug. So i did. He chuckled and said, "Yea, sure man." So I fucking hugged Jim James! It was another great experience and a great end to an amazing night. Later, Carl came out and finished off the signature collection. Another shake of the hand was given and we left there soon after.

So to sum everything up...the show was great. too great for words. All the fans were great. and all the members of My Morning Jacket were real people. They had angelic souls, and they all expressed their gratitude for the fans. WOW. All three of us got signed posters with squirrels! and we all went to bed dreaming of no time better than an evening with My Morning Jacket.

[larxyz]

I was one another one of the three guys who got there at 2:20. The one who was wearing a hood the whole time.
The Detroit show was the third time I have seen Jacket and it was by far the best one I have been to.
Very cool experience to say the least. 8-)

[Im The Dude]

so this is my first time writing on the forum, i usually just like to read about the shows, but now that MMJ has popped my cherry i feel that i have some substance to add.

First of all, i was one of the kids playing hacki sak,specifically, the asian one. I was with a group of three guys. i believe that we were the first ones there at 2:20. not that it really matters because of Live Nation, and we still got great spots on the floor. So maybe some of you can remember those one kids that hacked for 4 hours. haha. ms_yvon was really nice. thanks a bunch for the stickers....they're badass. I know my friends and i liked talking to you to pass the time. So thanks for being cool.  :)

So i'll start from begining. We arrived around 2:20 and while passing the Fillmore we saw a tour bus. Well, we all kind of jokingly said that it was MMJ's bus,  but then we saw a group of men walk out of the bus. a group of men that mysteriously were shaped like the demi-gods themselves. The first person we saw ended up being Carl! At that point i yelled "Holy Shit," but i don't think anyone noticed because they were trying to figure out what they were actually seeing. We drove by and i pressed my face up against the window, trying to wave to Carl...he didn't noticed. I frantically tried to make my way out of the car, but the doors were locked and i couldn't figure out how to unlock them. (It was a new car) And we were going a good 25 mph, but i was willing to roll out, be it with my health or not. The band ended up getting into a red Toyota Sienna. We turned around, parked and jumped out of the car, still hoping to catch a glimpse. As they drove off, a friend and I flashed our Jacket merch and jim, riding shotgun, waved and smiled at us, as did the rest of the group. We were still shaking an hour later, though still sad that we didn't meet them at such a perfect chance.

we stood in line for the rest of the time. Everyone was really cool, although i only think i caught Ms. Yvon's name. We talked to another fan in line about Rothury, he was the black guy smoking the Camel Crushes.

The show was amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Fucking Amazing. The english language has not created a strong enough adjective to describe the ecstatic, euphoric, eclectic music of My Morning Jacket. The live show in Detroit was the single greatest experience of my life and when i went to school on Monday i felt like crying because i wasn't there anymore. Everything about the show was great. The people, the strobes, Jim's fucking sweaty arms (touched by me) his voice, Pat's wide open mouth, Carl rippin it up, TT being cool as shit and Bo being just as cool, smiling with TT. Overall, a very surreal experience. I could write a novel on everything that i was feeling during that concert.

After the concert, the gang went to the side of the Fillmore and waited with our event posters to see if anyone was out for signatures. Soon, Bo came out and signed out posters we expressed our love and i shook his hand, which started a chain reaction of hand shaking. Bo was really cool and talked to everyone. He said that the rest of the guys would be out whenever they got down showering. Next to come out was Two-Tone who signed out posters and dished out handshakes. I don't think anyone could really think of what to say, it was all very unreal, but the handshakes established them as human beings. They were real, in the sense that they were made from the same stuff that i am made of, which, to me, is hard to fathom. Next was Pat. I immediately thought of a grizzly bear when i saw him and all of his hairy glory. Next, was Mr. James himself. We got his signature and we were all in awe. The only thing that i could think to do was to ask for a hug. So i did. He chuckled and said, "Yea, sure man." So I fucking hugged Jim James! It was another great experience and a great end to an amazing night. Later, Carl came out and finished off the signature collection. Another shake of the hand was given and we left there soon after.

So to sum everything up...the show was great. too great for words. All the fans were great. and all the members of My Morning Jacket were real people. They had angelic souls, and they all expressed their gratitude for the fans. WOW. All three of us got signed posters with squirrels! and we all went to bed dreaming of no time better than an evening with My Morning Jacket.

I remember you...You were to the left of my girlfriend in the front row. I was the one with the set list after the show getting it signed by the band.  The band was just so nice to everyone....ahhh wish we all could re-live saturday!!!

I asked Bo if they got to see some of what Detroit had to offer and he said they went to the Motown Museum between 2pm and 4pm. So that's probably why you saw them leaving.  We also were going to go to the Museum too but changed are minds....might have met them there too!!

glad you had a good time, man.

[Agent Cooper]

Geez guys, I was standing just behind you both after the show by the bus! Nice to meet you (after the fact) but nice just the same. I am still giddy after meeting the guys, although I couldn't think of anything ultra intelligent to say! I just said thanks a lot...wow totally original, eh?!

[larxyz]

It smelled as if they were burning Nag Champa during the concert...
Anyone else notice/smell that?

[stevenflow1989]

It smelled as if they were burning Nag Champa during the concert...
Anyone else notice/smell that?

Yes, and it really added to the vibe too. It was pretty cool.

[SmokinShootin]

I was one another one of the three guys who got there at 2:20. The one who was wearing a hood the whole time.
The Detroit show was the third time I have seen Jacket and it was by far the best one I have been to.
Very cool experience to say the least. 8-)

I got there a little under an hour after you, the very next people inline besides msyvon.  I was the guy in the tie die shirt who played uno.

[ycartrob]

wow, Detroit bringing it strong. Awesome.

I guess that's why they call it Rock City!

[ycartrob]

Next to come out was Two-Tone who signed out posters and dished out handshakes. I don't think anyone could really think of what to say, it was all very unreal, but the handshakes established them as human beings. They were real, in the sense that they were made from the same stuff that i am made of, which, to me, is hard to fathom.

I've been coming here for a minute (or two) and this one of the most amazing things i have ever read...  thanks   :)

[ms. yvon]

The show was amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Fucking Amazing. The english language has not created a strong enough adjective to describe the ecstatic, euphoric, eclectic music of My Morning Jacket. The live show in Detroit was the single greatest experience of my life and when i went to school on Monday i felt like crying because i wasn't there anymore. Everything about the show was great. The people, the strobes, Jim's fucking sweaty arms (touched by me) his voice, Pat's wide open mouth, Carl rippin it up, TT being cool as shit and Bo being just as cool, smiling with TT. Overall, a very surreal experience. I could write a novel on everything that i was feeling during that concert.

So to sum everything up...the show was great. too great for words. All the fans were great. and all the members of My Morning Jacket were real people. They had angelic souls, and they all expressed their gratitude for the fans. WOW. All three of us got signed posters with squirrels! and we all went to bed dreaming of no time better than an evening with My Morning Jacket.

o-stu, welcome to the board!  thanks for post such a terrific summation of your day!  you and your peeps were rad!  THANK YOU ALL for holding my and my pal's line spots.

and i think it is a line from you that is my "Memorable Quote of the Night":  "Don't hack the chewy bar."   ;D

howdy, larxyz!

agent coop!  sorry to have missed you!  next time!  b/c there IS bound to be a next time.   ;)

[okonokostu]

Next to come out was Two-Tone who signed out posters and dished out handshakes. I don't think anyone could really think of what to say, it was all very unreal, but the handshakes established them as human beings. They were real, in the sense that they were made from the same stuff that i am made of, which, to me, is hard to fathom.

I've been coming here for a minute (or two) and this one of the most amazing things i have ever read...  thanks   :)

Thankens Tracy

[Sticky Icky Green Stuff]

detroit rocked harder than God.

[StayClassy]

This show seriously changed my world. It breaks my heart that I won't get to see them ill sometime 2009 at the earliest.

I miss Jim James.

[Sticky Icky Green Stuff]

remember Bo is a magic healer with powers far beyond our understanding.  Jim will be well in no time.  I'm going to make a thread about this, it's far too important.

[StayClassy]

Hahah Sticky I don't really know you man, but I love you. In fact I love everyone here. This show was seriously magical. I haven't felt this way sense the first time I saw Tool.