Sasquatch 2010 ROLL CALL!!!

[the_wizzard]

I am driving back and on my phone, so this is a quick overview: WOW!!!!!!!!!
One big holiday
Gideon
Off the record
Touch me part 1
I'm Amazed
Magheeta
Tonight I want to celebrate!!!
Golden
Thank you
the way that he sings
wonderful man
Lay low (ripping jam at end)
Don Dante
*this is where I stopped righting down the setlist, but I believe it is as follows
run thru
smoking from shooting
Touch me part 2

encore:
wordless chorus
highly suspicious
steam engine!!!

[johnnYYac]

Thanks for the reports.  Steam Engine encore = sweet!  Get some rest and enjoy tonight.

[SaraBananaBear]

Some media stuff:
Photos:
http://blogs.seattleweekly.com/reverb/2010/05/sasquatch_saturday_wrap_my_mor.php

http://beatcrave.com/2010-05-30/sasquatch-music-festival-day-1-the-middle-east-miike-snow-my-morning-jacket/
"With an almost demon-like (but rocking) intro, it was pretty epic as we couldn't see anything on stage but saw creepy images of a horse's eye on the jumbo screen. My Morning Jacket is known for stretching songs out into ridiculously great jams, and this night was no different. With an atmosphere like The Gorge and a rad intro like that, shredding on the guitar was only expected to follow."

http://www.oregonlive.com/music/index.ssf/2010/05/sasquatch_day_one.html
"Despite early sound problems, Saturday night's extraordinary headlining set by My Morning Jacket on the main stage showed why James -- and his band -- just may be the future of rock."

http://blog.thenewstribune.com/tacomarockcity/2010/05/30/naked-hippies-green-man-clones-and-other-highlights-from-sasquatch-day-oneunes/
"My Morning Jacket capped things off with an epic flood of psychedelic jams and reverb-drenched vocals, a sound that helped pave the way for Fleet Foxes and Band of Horses, among other alt-country outfits to break out of Seattle. MMJ galvanized the crowd with "I'm Amazed" and "Touch Me I'm Going to Scream," among other cuts, with front man Jim James wrapping himself in a long coat for some songs. Thus clad, the singer would lurk around the stage, occasionally shielding his eyes like Bela Lugosi warding off a brandished cross."

:D

[TEO]

That is one SWEET ASS SET!  :) Glad you guys got a great show...

[Erik26]

Ok, I am back in Calgary and have started to digest what I experienced at Sasquatch festival. I'll start with MMJ.


Once Edward Sharpe hit the '2nd' stage at 4 it was as though a love fest had begun and every band from that point on seemingly tried to put on a show that was beyond epic. Every band was so on fire. (except VW...they still suck) By the time MMJ was about to come out the the mood, the scenery, the craziness couldn't have been any better. I would like to mention that Sasquatch had a very forward thinking approach and it was clear that anything goes. Not a sober pair of eyes to be found but there were no problems between people as everyone was amazingly respectful of each other.

Finally, the light go out and Eminence Front begins. The new stage at the Gorge is amazing. F'n huge. So many lights...so many lights! We were on the hill at the bottom standing right above the sound board. The scenery was to good from up there to be in the pit and the sound was incredible. First thing I notice, Jim is wearing his boots! Actually all of them were in suits and Carl even had his hair all gussied up! It was completely clear from the onset that they intended to take the band to a new level. I don't know how to describe it. It was only my 4th MMJ show but this was something different. The songs were loooonng. They really jammed out everything that could be jammed out. Patrick played the beginning of Smokin a little differently than he used to. All the guys were beyond animated. The Gorge was built to have Jim James sing/scream/howl in it. Jim was all over the place, but his voice was better than I have ever heard it live or on any recording. The band really showed control, by that I mean no songs were noticeably faster. It was easy to see that they were taking the gig very, very seriously. During/after the show I often thought of how I could possibly covey the enormity and epic-ness of their set.

One mistake I see in the setlist, it went Smokin/End Run Thru/Touch me 2. So the end of Touch Me 2 was fucking mental. Everyone was just swaying around to Jim's omni and then the screech and scream came...Holy fuck, between the lights and volume it stunned everyone who witnessed it. Not to mention the length of Pt2, it seemed (as a lot did) to run longer than I've heard it before. Jim was absolutely ripping around with his cape during Wordless. They never once 'plateaued' during this set. His scream and antics during Highly Suspicious were beyond any realm he had taken it to before. (kind of the theme of the night for them).

[highlight]STEAM ENGINE[/highlight] for the closer......This was by far the longest version of this song I have ever heard. I wouldn't be surprised to find, if a recording comes out, that it ran 20 minutes. At the end when it came time for the drum solo it was only Patrick and Jim on stage. Jim had a towel over his head and was kneeling in front of the drum riser facing Patrick. While Patrick rocked out a solo, Jim (kneeling) was bowing over and over until he finished. (kind of like 'we're not worthy' from Wayne's World) It was pretty much the most intense showing of brotherhood on stage I have ever seen. It was very moving to experience that moment between Jim and Patrick.

All night they were having so much fun on stage. Jim acknowledged the spirits of the land and said he could 'feel their strength and energy tonight'. When they came out to say goodbye to the crowd they were all hugging each other, giving high fives, and looking beyond elated. As if they knew they just played one of there best shows in the bands history. Ever person I talked to was like 'Fuck man, i've seen these guys before but, NEVER like this'. They didn't play extraordinarily long, 2.25 hours or so. They didn't bring any guest on stage. They didn't play any covers and they didn't need to do any of that. It was a truly unique experience. I personally didn't see anyone recording the show. We have a few songs on the iPhone but I haven't had time to look at them yet.

I hope, as more people make it home from the festival they add to this review. MMJ was only the first day and the last thing on anybody's mind at that festival is using there phone or contacting/communicating [with] the outside world.

I'm sure more will come back to me but i need to go pick up my Edward Sharpe tickets for tomorrow night!!!!

Ps. missed all forum members at the show. It is really hard to pick people out of a crowd at The Gorge because there are so many different elevations.      

[johnnYYac]

Erik, way to convey!  I'm glad you had an "epic" time.  I thought I'd feel an immense amount of jealousy, but I'm actually quite happy for you and everyone else that had a good time.  It often seems like the "best show ever" is the most recent, for obvious reasons, though you cite some great imagery to stake your claim.  Thanks for the vivid report.  

As someone who has yet to see Steam Engine live, I hold out hope and, in the meantime, live vicariously through you.  Here's wishing for a good recording, at least of the encore.  

[SaraBananaBear]

Oh wow, such a great review Erik, thank you so much! I so wish I could have been there too, as always  :D

[the_wizzard]

Spot on review Erik!

[weeniebeenie]

Wish I was there. Great review Erik!

[lovemytree]

wow... what a setlist thanks for posting. congrats on the lucky ones who were there :)

[Crispy]

Outstanding review Erik! I'm beyond despondent that I didn't make it out there for this.

[ALady]

Great review!  I gotta hear that Steam Engine...    :)

[Ruckus]

Thanks for the great review Erik.  I'm definitely interested in hearing this Steam Engine too.  I like that in the somewhat abbreviated set, they went into only one mellower section.  (Tonite to Thank You).   Man, besides that, that's a straight rockin' high!

[Erik26]

They definitely were on for more than 2 hours but less than 2.5 so it wasn't that abbreviated. The length of Touch me pt2, Dondante, Steam Engine, Gideon, Lay Low just made up for the smaller list of songs. I'll see when Carling is done work if any of our videos from the iPhone turned out. If they did I will put them up on YouTube and post the link here. It was tough to get a good picture because of all the lights on the new stage at The Gorge. Maybe if we all collectively hope together, a recording will show up!

[SaraBananaBear]

http://www.oregonlive.com/music/index.ssf/2010/06/sasquatch_2010_the_10_best_per.html
Sasquatch! 2010: The 10 best performances
1. My Morning Jacket
In 2003, this Louisville, Ky., band played the tiny Yeti side stage at Sasquatch! Saturday night's extraordinary headlining set by My Morning Jacket on the main stage showed why Jim James -- and his band -- just may be the future of rock. Simply stupendous. Looking forward to the next album.

http://music-mix.ew.com/2010/06/01/pavement-lcd-my-morning-jacket-sasquatch/
"and the unique, expansive pleasures of My Morning Jacket. The Kentucky gentlemen didn't stretch the jams out to four hours this time, but came close to two and a half with a greatest hits set that started with "One Big Holiday," "Gideon," and "Off the Record," then featured a transition from "Smokin' from Shootin'" into the crashing conclusion of "Run Thru" and "Touch Me Pt. 2[ch8243] that absolutely ripped my guts out and left me for dead in the best possible way. Danced it out to "Highly Suspicious" and went home past the sounds of Deadmau5 entertaining the remaining youngsters."

:)

[trippin from shroomin]

Honestly, I was a little disappointed mid-way through the set. I flew in from NJ for to see MMJ. I was hoping for some older stuff PWW, The Bear,   War Begun, Bermuda, Cobra, Dancefloors. I don't know how I ended up sober, that may have contributed to my disappointment. I've seen MMJ 7 times since summer of 08 and have heard Off the Record, Wordless, Lay Low, Gideon, Touch Me 2, Smokin, Anytime, OBH, Golden all seven and a bunch of others six times. I was really hoping this festival's set would be different. I would be fine with Gideon, Golden and Off the R, being replaced by PWW, Bear, War Begun.  So as my disappointment sunk in as Jim thanked everyone for coming out. I thought to myself here's an Anytime closer to finish a pretty standard set from MMJ (although a standard set by these guys is incredible and significantly better than any other band performing live right now), MY MIND WAS BLOWN when I heard SOOOOO! Like a child I smacked my friend and yelled emphatically, " holy shit yes STEAM ENGINE". I couldn't contain my excitement in Merriweather when I heard this song and here it was again making my night incredible. I thought back to the smiles on my face during The Way That He Sings and at one part in Dondante when I thought to myself, WOW they are rocking the fuck out of this song, (I've seen Dondante live six times and thought this was the best). Lay Low was amazing as usual before Dondante, then Smokin, End of Run Thru, Touch Me Pt 2, Wordless Chorus, Highly Susp and Steam Engine to close. How the fuck could I even be the slightest bit disappointed with the last eight songs. They were all amazing as they usually are. I will have to wait until Philly and Boston for some older stuff. But seriously if I get the same set again I will not complain.

In regards to the rest of Saturday.  Broken Social Scene and The Hold Steady were awesome. Portugal. The Man and OK Go were pretty good. Vampire Weekend really sucks. MMJ is in a league of their own!

August needs to hurry the hell up.  :)

[Michaelfeld]

Just got back from Sassy and really had a great time. Flew up from Los Angeles to see the boys and it was completely worth the trip. I'm from Colorado and have been to Red Rocks more than I can count and it was great to finally see that venue's only rival, the Gorge. In my opinion, Red Rocks still trumps the Gorge, but only slightly.

This was my 5th MMJ show and they really played amazingly. Probably my least favorite show I have seen (compared to NYE 09, Bonnaroo 08 though) but still loved it. Did a little candy flipping and were up in the pit having a fantastic time, all smiles all around.

I read a few reviews so I'll just go over a few things that I don't think were covered. Jim had the skeleton boots on again, but no Nintendo Duck Hunt guns. He was sporting a blue trench coat for a substantial part of the show. He also seems to be playing a new guitar that I haven't seen yet, an orange Gretsch I believe.

Gideon was extended and that is the first time I have heard it go that long. Amazing version. Great to see Steam Engine, especially as a closer. I think this might be the first time they have used it as a closer.

Ran into a few Jacketeers and saw a EU flag flying high in the camp grounds. Overall, I think this was Carl's show. Much love to the guy I ran into with the skeleton boots, nintendo guns.

Next shows for me are San Diego, Los Angeles and Mile High.

LCD sound system tore it up like no one's business.

[johnnYYac]

Honestly, I was a little disappointed mid-way through the set. I flew in from NJ for to see MMJ. I was hoping for some older stuff PWW, The Bear,   War Begun, Bermuda, Cobra, Dancefloors. I don't know how I ended up sober, that may have contributed to my disappointment. I've seen MMJ 7 times since summer of 08 and have heard Off the Record, Wordless, Lay Low, Gideon, Touch Me 2, Smokin, Anytime, OBH, Golden all seven and a bunch of others six times. I was really hoping this festival's set would be different. I would be fine with Gideon, Golden and Off the R, being replaced by PWW, Bear, War Begun.  So as my disappointment sunk in as Jim thanked everyone for coming out. I thought to myself here's an Anytime closer to finish a pretty standard set from MMJ (although a standard set by these guys is incredible and significantly better than any other band performing live right now), MY MIND WAS BLOWN when I heard SOOOOO! Like a child I smacked my friend and yelled emphatically, " holy shit yes STEAM ENGINE". I couldn't contain my excitement in Merriweather when I heard this song and here it was again making my night incredible. I thought back to the smiles on my face during The Way That He Sings and at one part in Dondante when I thought to myself, WOW they are rocking the fuck out of this song, (I've seen Dondante live six times and thought this was the best). Lay Low was amazing as usual before Dondante, then Smokin, End of Run Thru, Touch Me Pt 2, Wordless Chorus, Highly Susp and Steam Engine to close. How the fuck could I even be the slightest bit disappointed with the last eight songs. They were all amazing as they usually are. I will have to wait until Philly and Boston for some older stuff. But seriously if I get the same set again I will not complain.

In regards to the rest of Saturday.  Broken Social Scene and The Hold Steady were awesome. Portugal. The Man and OK Go were pretty good. Vampire Weekend really sucks. MMJ is in a league of their own!

August needs to hurry the hell up.  :)

Hey, I understand your conflict.  I spent big bucks flying to B'ham, N'ville, and Atlanta from NH and got virtually identical setlists.  Still, while that was disappointing, there were many wonderful moments.  Where to Begin, Carried Away, extended jams on Gideon and Dondante, the Eminence Front intro to OBH, were awesome.  Meeting Jacket fans along the way made me feel at home.  I have not really had a bad live MMJ experience.  Just a wish list that hasn't had much crossed off YET.  

Michaelfeld, I think the fan you saw with the skeleton boots must have been tragicallyphish (http://www.mymorningjacket.com/cgi-bin/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1268336265).  

[tragicallyphish]

Yes it was me in the boots!!!!!!
The boots were a big hit.

People were wondering about my duck hunt gun but I still had fun. Yim wasn't rocking the gun but atleast he had the boots on.

I really enjoyed the show, but sort wished I stayed off the board and no downloading of the past tour so I would have been a bit more surprised.

Still had a great show and a lot of fun down at the Gorge.  
I'll post some photos later

[vespachick]

Steam. Engine.  WAAAHOOOOOOOOO!!!!

We were on the rail all flippin day Saturday and it was awesome.  Particularly for The National - Mat was exceptionally wild that night.  The highlight of the early evening was when Vampire Weekend ended. Not kidding.  (I did not know that VW could encourage so much crowd surfing and moshing?!?  It was retahded.  Ugh.)

For the Jacket's set Denise and Pooch were on stage and luckily Denise wasn't blocking my view because we were in front of Carl and she was waaaay up front, center.  I heard lot's of people shouting to "Move the donkey" (Denise was wearing a mask).  But alas, she dared not move.  I think she may have a crush on jj.

We had the owl/flying v flag over in regular camping and it was AWESOME!!!  Although, nobody commented but they sure did admire it as they passed.

Steam. Engine.  That is all.