Reports on the venue from those who have been so far

[mahg33ta]

By now the show should be in full swing.  

I've never been to Terminal 5 but if you read the yelp reviews you can get pretty depressed.

Now that people have been, I'd be interested in hearing reports.   How was the sound?   Lines of sight?   What time did you get in and where did you end up?  What was the line-up scene before? Any other advice?  Bars, bathrooms, etc....  

It'd be really helpful for those going later in the week.    Thanks!

[Dillsnufus]

i heard the sound sucks ass but not sure.

[zutronics]

They added some wall drapes which helped with the sound.  I was on the floor towards the back and the sound was actually good, which is the first time I've ever felt that way at T5.  

Show was unreal.  I got a poster and a setlist.  Got there at 7, no line, walked right in and bought a poster.  They went on around 9:30.

[ynwa]

show was phenominal.

there wasn't a crazy long line tonight but i'm sure as the week goes on the lines will get longer.  totally lucked out - i was saying 'hello' to a few people @ the front of the line when they started letting folks inside, so, just went with it.  got a sweeeeet spot, right on the rail, in line w/ jim's mic stand.

sounded great where i was, at one point i felt like my chest was going to explode from the bass.  it wasn't like that the whole time, just for about 2 mins somewhere in there...

i got jim's setlist!!!!

[el_chode]

Sound was phenomenal. I was center-stage on 3rd floor rail. Not a prob until final song, it just sounded like fuzz. Went downstairs to avoid waiting in stairwell lines and it sounded great.

This could be tainted by my severe case of jet lag. Met searchinbig and he got to experience my dazed state first hand (sorry dude!)

[Ghostess on TV]

Amazing. It's About Twilight Now--holy **** ! I'm so happy I ended up going. I got to sit in front of stage right. I think I might take crutches with me to every show from now on...

[joel]

Amazing. It's About Twilight Now--holy **** ! I'm so happy I ended up going. I got to sit in front of stage right. I think I might take crutches with me to every show from now on...

i saw a girl with crutches and was hoping that someone would find you a good spot!

i was on the stage left side ... met some reallly nice people, it sounded amazing...actually saw something really crazy! a dude and this girl making out and acting very boyfriend/girlfriend. no big deal. except when she left to go wherever and then he started making moves on this other girl and the other girl called over security and they did nothing. anyone else see this???

[Penny Lane]

Need earplugs the rest of the week.
Maybe I'm getting old but it was hurting. That's never happened to me.
Phenomenal show. Great people. It's about twilight now.. :)

[joel]

Need earplugs the rest of the week.
Maybe I'm getting old but it was hurting. That's never happened to me.
Phenomenal show. Great people. It's about twilight now.. :)

i was annoyed with myself for forgetting earplugs. i'll be bringing mine for the rest of the week too.

see everyone at mcgee's tomorrow!!! assuming that's still happpening?

STRANGULATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[br00ke]

Need earplugs the rest of the week.

holy hell i just said that in another thread. i just got home and still can't hear shit with my ringing ears. i totally sat my earplugs out to bring tomorrow.

i was on the rail with liz and there were definite times where i thought the sound not so good but it's fucking MMJ playing their hearts out so i'm not one to complain .. but ... yeah. EAR PLUGS for me the rest of the week.

[Tremendous Upside]

I was about 15 feet back and stage left and the sound was phenomenal

Not sure why T5 gets the negative comments it does, every show I have seen there has been solid

Walked in at 8:15during Dungen.  Went to the bathroom and grabbed a drink.  Made my way up front.  Finished my drink when Dungen ended, went back for another and was able to find a great position at about 9 or so

Did not leave that spot, as it filled quick and I doubted I could get back there

[hacksaw]

Does anybody else think perhaps MMJ needs better sound/stage equipment? Or a new sound technician guy? Everytime I've seen them live, either the sound seems way too loud or I can't hear a certain instrument (usually cant hear the guitar solo's that well) or I can't hear Jim's vocals clearly. This shouldn't be an issue and most bands I see live the sound is fine.

[Ruckus]

I don't know but I thought the sound was on point and it was perfectly loud.  The volume helped make the show for me.  That and that setlist

[danz]

Does anybody else think perhaps MMJ needs better sound/stage equipment? Or a new sound technician guy? Everytime I've seen them live, either the sound seems way too loud or I can't hear a certain instrument (usually cant hear the guitar solo's that well) or I can't hear Jim's vocals clearly. This shouldn't be an issue and most bands I see live the sound is fine.

ahahaha, hacksaw, show your face! Or at least prove you were there, cause I think your a complete farce!

[My Morning Tube top]

Always better sound near the front, ears did have some post show ringing... Great to See Johnny Quaid up there, you could see he was having a blast rockin out. The bond of the beginnings respectfully represented. Nice to hear Tyrone live, love how JJ/YY throws out his childlike bewilderment and appreciation for the surreal moments that constantly amaze him. Thankful for what he got. Grateful for the Fire, ready to see the Dawn, hopefully I still moves, trying to get some Z and resist my Evil Urges to cheese out!

;D

[hacksaw]

tony danza, i have nothing to prove to you. you seem offended that i said the sound quality is usually bad. i'm not necessarily blaming MMJ for this problem. maybe it's just the venues i've been to?

and i have showed my beautiful face in the member pics thread.

[yimloko]

So what time did the show end at?

[Tremendous Upside]

So what time did the show end at?

11:30ish

[el_chode]

Soundfolk were responsive. From my spot up top, the saxomophone was a bit muted at first and quickly gained volume until it was perfectly placed where it needed to be.

[MrWhippy]

Nice to get to meet a couple of you last night, hope to meet more tonight.

One thing about the venue that I don't think anyone has mentioned yet is that they did a very intense search/pat down upon entering.  Just sayin'.