JJ Grey and Mofro

he.who.forgets

dcfaithful wrote:

he.who.forgets wrote:

Have fun DC and remember to post your review! I cant recall, is this your first time seeing them??

It is. They're opening for Jonny Lang. It's not often I go for an opener, but this is one of the shows that fits that bill. I'm hoping the set won't be too short, but any JJ and Mofro is fine by me.

Seeing Vetiver open for Fruit Bats in Sept. That is another one that I bought tickets for to see the opening band.

Yea, kinda sucks you wont get a full set, but they will not disappoint. Have fun! I'm jonesin for another Mofro show myself. Seen them probably 7 or 8 times now, more than any other band in fact. But they're from around these parts so I've been following them since the early days.

dcfaithful

he.who.forgets wrote:

dcfaithful wrote:

he.who.forgets wrote:

Have fun DC and remember to post your review! I cant recall, is this your first time seeing them??

It is. They're opening for Jonny Lang. It's not often I go for an opener, but this is one of the shows that fits that bill. I'm hoping the set won't be too short, but any JJ and Mofro is fine by me.

Seeing Vetiver open for Fruit Bats in Sept. That is another one that I bought tickets for to see the opening band.

Yea, kinda sucks you wont get a full set, but they will not disappoint. Have fun! I'm jonesin for another Mofro show myself. Seen them probably 7 or 8 times now, more than any other band in fact. But they're from around these parts so I've been following them since the early days.

Seeing them down in the south would be my preferred experience. Nothing like a band in their home environment. I saw the Black Crowes for my first Crowes show in Atlanta and it was very memorable.

LukinFan

dcfaithful wrote:

Seeing them down in the south would be my preferred experience. Nothing like a band in their home environment. I saw the Black Crowes for my first Crowes show in Atlanta and it was very memorable.

I agree. I still want to see them at the Freebird in Jacksonville. To me, that's their home.

Isn't your show this Sunday in SLC?

dcfaithful

LukinFan wrote:

dcfaithful wrote:

Seeing them down in the south would be my preferred experience. Nothing like a band in their home environment. I saw the Black Crowes for my first Crowes show in Atlanta and it was very memorable.

I agree. I still want to see them at the Freebird in Jacksonville. To me, that's their home.

Isn't your show this Sunday in SLC?

It is. Can't wait. A beautiful outdoor venue inside botanical gardens and they allow blankets and coolers. It's goign to be a great time. It'll be me, my girlfriend, my dad, and his wife.

he.who.forgets

LukinFan wrote:

dcfaithful wrote:

Seeing them down in the south would be my preferred experience. Nothing like a band in their home environment. I saw the Black Crowes for my first Crowes show in Atlanta and it was very memorable.

I agree. I still want to see them at the Freebird in Jacksonville. To me, that's their home.

Isn't your show this Sunday in SLC?

i swear....get your ass here next gig. You got a place to crash!

LukinFan

he.who.forgets wrote:

LukinFan wrote:

dcfaithful wrote:

Seeing them down in the south would be my preferred experience. Nothing like a band in their home environment. I saw the Black Crowes for my first Crowes show in Atlanta and it was very memorable.

I agree. I still want to see them at the Freebird in Jacksonville. To me, that's their home.

Isn't your show this Sunday in SLC?

i swear....get your ass here next gig. You got a place to crash!

Thanks bro - I really need to

May 30th

These guys are playing in Calgary in a couple of weeks at this small venue. Was thinking of going to the show. Is that a good idea?

maj4e

Hell yeah. Veteran mofro fan here and JJ never disappoints.

he.who.forgets

May 30th wrote:

These guys are playing in Calgary in a couple of weeks at this small venue. Was thinking of going to the show. Is that a good idea?

Absolutely! You'll regret the shit out of it if you dont

LukinFan

he.who.forgets wrote:

May 30th wrote:

These guys are playing in Calgary in a couple of weeks at this small venue. Was thinking of going to the show. Is that a good idea?

Absolutely! You'll regret the shit out of it if you dont

maj4e wrote:

Hell yeah. Veteran mofro fan here and JJ never disappoints.

Well said

he.who.forgets

Today's the day DC!!! Have fun tonight

LukinFan

he.who.forgets wrote:

Today's the day DC!!! Have fun tonight

Have fun DC!

dcfaithful

JJ Grey & Mofro outdid Jonny Lang on his own show.

Fuck yeah.

he.who.forgets

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

dcfaithful

I was tired/drunk last night... so here is a more lengthy post:

We got there before the gates opened... stood int the hot ass sun just waiting to get in. Once I did, it was on... cracked my beer, laid out the blanket, went over to the merch stand and bought a coozie for the sister-in-law (who lives in Alabama and loves JJ as well) and got us a "I Hocakes" sticker. JJ's merch guy is one uninviting kid. One of those types that makes it seem like your inconveniencing him. Shit, I'd trade the guy jobs instantly if he's so unhappy.

Anyway, JJ's set was fantastic. Not in order, but here are some of the songs:

Slow, Hot & Sweaty (JJ introduced the song comically by talking all smooth like about gettin' down with your lady)
Orange Blossoms
Everything Good Is Bad

^ those two being the highlight for me as I think Orange Blossoms is a great album.
Lochloosa
Georgia Warhorse
The Sweetest Thing
Oh, Palastine (I'm pretty sure they played this)

That's the most I can recall. JJ did a lot of talking and interacting which I loved. He's got so much charisma and is a really kind and gentle southern boy. He speaks with the utmost respect for his audience. Him and his band are truly underappreciated.

Some guy at the merch stand came up to me and said "which one should I buy? What are your favorites?" and pointed to JJ's CD's... I simply responded "Probably not the best answer for you, but I'd say all of them. You can't go wrong with any of them. But if I had to choose two, I'd choose Orange Blossoms and Blackwater."

I enjoyed Jonny Lang, but thought that he didn't make much of an effort to get involved with the audience. Skilled musician though, there is no arguing that... but I'd take JJ Grey & Mofro over Jonny Lang anyday. No disrespect to Jonny.

LukinFan

dcfaithful wrote:

I was tired/drunk last night... so here is a more lengthy post:

We got there before the gates opened... stood int the hot ass sun just waiting to get in. Once I did, it was on... cracked my beer, laid out the blanket, went over to the merch stand and bought a coozie for the sister-in-law (who lives in Alabama and loves JJ as well) and got us a "I Hocakes" sticker. JJ's merch guy is one uninviting kid. One of those types that makes it seem like your inconveniencing him. Shit, I'd trade the guy jobs instantly if he's so unhappy.

Anyway, JJ's set was fantastic. Not in order, but here are some of the songs:

Slow, Hot & Sweaty (JJ introduced the song comically by talking all smooth like about gettin' down with your lady)
Orange Blossoms
Everything Good Is Bad

^ those two being the highlight for me as I think Orange Blossoms is a great album.
Lochloosa
Georgia Warhorse
The Sweetest Thing
Oh, Palastine (I'm pretty sure they played this)

That's the most I can recall. JJ did a lot of talking and interacting which I loved. He's got so much charisma and is a really kind and gentle southern boy. He speaks with the utmost respect for his audience. Him and his band are truly underappreciated.

Some guy at the merch stand came up to me and said "which one should I buy? What are your favorites?" and pointed to JJ's CD's... I simply responded "Probably not the best answer for you, but I'd say all of them. You can't go wrong with any of them. But if I had to choose two, I'd choose Orange Blossoms and Blackwater."

I enjoyed Jonny Lang, but thought that he didn't make much of an effort to get involved with the audience. Skilled musician though, there is no arguing that... but I'd take JJ Grey & Mofro over Jonny Lang anyday. No disrespect to Jonny.

Sounds like a killer show. Glad you were able to pop your JJ cherry!

LukinFan

NEW DATES:

09/10/11 Dana Point, CA
09/24/11 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL (Special JJ Grey Acoustic Performance and DVD Premiere)
10/31/11 New Orleans, LA

dcfaithful

LukinFan wrote:

NEW DATES:

09/10/11 Dana Point, CA
09/24/11 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL (Special JJ Grey Acoustic Performance and DVD Premiere)
10/31/11 New Orleans, LA

I also heard they are doing a New Years Eve show in Jacksonville.

he.who.forgets

dcfaithful wrote:

LukinFan wrote:

NEW DATES:

09/10/11 Dana Point, CA
09/24/11 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL (Special JJ Grey Acoustic Performance and DVD Premiere)
10/31/11 New Orleans, LA

I also heard they are doing a New Years Eve show in Jacksonville.

Let's hope so...it's tradition!

maj4e

I have 2 possibly 3 shows coming up.
Already have Birmingham tix, possibly Auburn and def Oxford.

That'll put me up to about a dozen shows. Only gets better.

LukinFan

dcfaithful wrote:

LukinFan wrote:

NEW DATES:

09/10/11 Dana Point, CA
09/24/11 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL (Special JJ Grey Acoustic Performance and DVD Premiere)
10/31/11 New Orleans, LA

I also heard they are doing a New Years Eve show in Jacksonville.

in an email a month or so back, they said they will be doing it a little different this year by doing a NYE run in three cities:

12/29/11 Jacksonville, FL
12/30/11 Tampa, FL
12/31/11 Atlanta, GA

Kind of surprised that Jax is not the one on NYE though

LukinFan

maj4e wrote:

I have 2 possibly 3 shows coming up.
Already have Birmingham tix, possibly Auburn and def Oxford.

That'll put me up to about a dozen shows. Only gets better.

damn, you are lucky

LukinFan

I got my DVD shipping email - should be arriving on 9/13. Really hoping to get a signed one!

LukinFan

Live CD/DVD released today! I really hope it's there when I get home. Anyone else order it?

he.who.forgets

LukinFan wrote:

Live CD/DVD released today! I really hope it's there when I get home. Anyone else order it?

I didnt pre-order but I'm headin up to Best buy right now to see if they have it, I'll keep ya posted

dcfaithful

he.who.forgets wrote:

LukinFan wrote:

Live CD/DVD released today! I really hope it's there when I get home. Anyone else order it?

I didnt pre-order but I'm headin up to Best buy right now to see if they have it, I'll keep ya posted

Might need to check my local record store too! :geek:

LukinFan

I just checked my tracking from JJ Grey and it reached Tallahassee last night!!!

he.who.forgets

Best Buy had it but not out on the shelves yet. Took them like 20 minutes to track down a copy from the back. Cant wait to watch tonight!
Here's to hoping your's is in the mail Roger!

LukinFan

he.who.forgets wrote:

Best Buy had it but not out on the shelves yet. Took them like 20 minutes to track down a copy from the back. Cant wait to watch tonight!
Here's to hoping your's is in the mail Roger!

Sweet! Mine arrived today - unsigned though. Oh well. One of these days!

I plan on listening to the CD tonight, but my cousin is coming into town this weekend and asked me to save it for him to watch as well - he's a big JJ Grey fan, too. No big deal - probably will end up watching it Friday night before we head to the Meat Puppets show.

LukinFan

CD/DVD Description:

Total CD time 78:38
Total DVD time 119:35

DVD NTSC Region 0, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound

This package contains a down-home, full length documentary concert film and a separate CD from the same concert. In addition to many fan favorites, the film also features interviews, acoustic outtakes, and a solid look into the beautiful backwoods of JJ's north Florida home.