Yim Yames, Ben Sollee, And Daniel Martin Moore

[FiddleCastro]

Got my ticket for Brooklyn!  :D

[Bigsky]

Got my ticket for Brooklyn!  :D

See you there bitch...I just got mine. YES! :D

[Bigsky]

Well, Mike, so far the show is officially billed as Yim Yames, Ben Sollee, & Daniel Martin.  I haven't heard the album these three put out earlier this year - I actually downloaded it yesterday, and am about to start it up and check it out.  But from what I gather of Ben and Daniel, and as this is billed as an "Appalachian Voices" tour, I get the feeling of a somewhat downtempo, more acoustic/folk type of show (I do not know if Yim is to perform solo, I'm sure all three will be together at some point).

Now on the other hand, I am pretty familiar with the MMJ catalog, and one of the only things I would like to see at the Bijou more than a Yim acoustic show would be MMJ rockin' their ****.  I personally loved Evil Urges, as likewise the rest of their albums, and would really like to see a bunch of those songs performed live.

So, MMJ / Yim Yames, we'll see, but again I'm sure the show will be great either way! (and maybe Yim performs a bunch of MMJ songs live, I haven't had the chance to see him live yet, perhaps someone else will fill me in)

I have only been a fan for two years, but what I have come to learn might help you...anything Jim James touches is fucking incredible. His music, in any of the many genres he does, is the best I have ever heard. I make this statement with 20 years of experience in going to musical events.

[FiddleCastro]

Well, Mike, so far the show is officially billed as Yim Yames, Ben Sollee, & Daniel Martin.  I haven't heard the album these three put out earlier this year - I actually downloaded it yesterday, and am about to start it up and check it out.  But from what I gather of Ben and Daniel, and as this is billed as an "Appalachian Voices" tour, I get the feeling of a somewhat downtempo, more acoustic/folk type of show (I do not know if Yim is to perform solo, I'm sure all three will be together at some point).

Now on the other hand, I am pretty familiar with the MMJ catalog, and one of the only things I would like to see at the Bijou more than a Yim acoustic show would be MMJ rockin' their ****.  I personally loved Evil Urges, as likewise the rest of their albums, and would really like to see a bunch of those songs performed live.

So, MMJ / Yim Yames, we'll see, but again I'm sure the show will be great either way! (and maybe Yim performs a bunch of MMJ songs live, I haven't had the chance to see him live yet, perhaps someone else will fill me in)

I have only been a fan for two years, but what I have come to learn might help you...anything Jim James touches is fucking incredible. His music, in any of the many genres he does, is the best I have ever heard.

This is accurate.

[mike]

I hear ya. As the previous posters said, with Jim involved it will be awesome, but it won't be MMJ. I think the Bijou would literally melt away if MMJ tore it up in that venue. And I would be driving to Knoxville for sure then!

[Penny Lane]

Got my ticket for Brooklyn!  :D

See you there bitch...I just got mine. YES! :D

I'll see you both there. Wear something suitable.

[ynwa]

I am planning to hit up this show too. Looks like a good crew that is getting together so far. Bluesky owes me a beer so the Brooklyn Brewery sounds perfect!   ;)  Hopefully we all get tickets

coooool!  bagpipes?? ;D ;D ;D

Probably leave the pipes at home for this one...
I don't want to steal any of JJ's thunder  ;D

This is probably a wise choice.

And I believe all 3 together. I think they have an album coming out, too.

Album is already out.  And it's fantastic.

And now something i need to check out.

Well JJ was supposed to do an album with DMM and Ben Sollee, but I have a feeling he was too busy and declined, so the album ended up just those 2

actually jim james produced the album. he also does background vocals on some of the tracks. not sure if he plays any instruments on it or not, but either way, it's some pretty good music. i'll be going to the charlottesville show, got tickets yesterday. they are on presale now...or at least they were yesterday.

i ordered the cd yesterday & the clips i heard sound phenominal!  very excited to get it & listen to the full tracks.  the notes on itunes (which i don't know how they verify their info but...) were that jim contributed backing vocals & some guitar work in addition to producing the album.  very cool that 100% of album sales go to the cause  :)

also - I JUST GOT MY TICKETS FOR BROOKLYN!!!!  see y'all there  

[Penny Lane]

...anything Jim James touches is fucking incredible.

he touched me once

[FiddleCastro]

...anything Jim James touches is fucking incredible.

he touched me once

I got an indirect touch via Ky once. does that count?  ;D

[jmk]

...anything Jim James touches is fucking incredible.

he touched me once

I swapped handsweat with him at MPP. I've been magical ever since.

[ALady]

Do I need to get these tickets today?  I'm debating.  Do you think it'll sell out quick?

[Jim Turner]

I hear ya. As the previous posters said, with Jim involved it will be awesome, but it won't be MMJ. I think the Bijou would literally melt away if MMJ tore it up in that venue. And I would be driving to Knoxville for sure then!

- See, Mike here gets the difference.  I always crack up at all the arguing over music I find on the internet (elsewhere, I'm new here today) because I realize that the music people like/dislike is mainly just a matter of personal preference, and background, etc.  Personally, I like rock, and folk music, among other types, but I listen to a lot more of the former than the latter.  If you scroll up to the top of the page to check out the band pic, that's some **** I would love to see right there.  Of course Scotch always improves both, and I know this will be available. I would add though, that James' only output that has done anything less than utterly enthrall me was the "Tribute To" EP, which is the only music I am aware of published under the Yim Yames moniker.  I know generally everything he does is going to be incredible, those songs just didn't "stick" with me like the rest, perhaps that is the source of my (slight) apprehension.

On that note I'm breaking now to finally check out Dear Companion - thanks for the input all, I would still love to hear from someone who has been to a Yim solo show, what it is like.

[ALady]

It's amazing and potentially life-altering.  That's really all you need to know.

The Tribute To album was recorded some time ago, when Jim was maybe a little less polished.  But you should never, ever miss a Jim solo show if you can help it.

[ynwa]

Do I need to get these tickets today?  I'm debating.  Do you think it'll sell out quick?

i had no trouble getting on at 12 so maybe not?  it is a pretty small venue though, so if you definitely want to go i wouldn't wait too long.

just my 2 cents tho

[ALady]

I couldn't bear to wait.  I'm in.  alady +2.

[BH]

I would still love to hear from someone who has been to a Yim solo show, what it is like.

Acoustic guitar and omnichord versions of MMJ tunes.  With nothing else but that angelic vocal and just enough reverb to induce millions of chills.  Lots of great boots out there but this is one of my all time favorites....

http://www.archive.org/details/mmj2001-03-17.KVRX_Radio

[Ruckus]

Taking my mom and ailing dad to the Charlottesville show. :)

[ynwa]

I couldn't bear to wait.  I'm in.  alady +2.

*high five*

[BH]

I got an indirect touch via Ky once. does that count?  ;D

That definitely counts!  :o

[Jim Turner]

Acoustic guitar and omnichord versions of MMJ tunes.  With nothing else but that angelic vocal and just enough reverb to induce millions of chills.  Lots of great boots out there but this is one of my all time favorites....

http://www.archive.org/details/mmj2001-03-17.KVRX_Radio

Thanks for that, BH, I'm checking that out as soon as I finish Dear Companion.