(I am cross-posting separate reviews for MMJ and Neil Young to four message boards I follow and also sending to my concert pals.)
I just finished my endurance test of four nights in a row at Red Rocks shows . Red Rocks is a destination venue for the hard-core fans of any band that plays there, and this was no exception for the fans of My Morning Jacket (I am guessing at least a few hundred) and Neil Young (a few thousand? It seemed like everyone I met was from out of state). All four nights had gorgeous weather, nothing better than a summer night at Red Rocks. i am sure the acoustics were excellent all the way to the top.
My Morning Jacket has been in my wheelhouse ever since I stumbled upon them performing a cover of "A Quick One" on a Bonnaroo webcast in 2006. They are a band very much like my other current obsession, Grace Potter & the Nocturnals, in that they have nearly zero visibility among casual rock fans (aka 'civilians'), and frustratingly little radio airplay to boost their popularity, despite many great songs and incendiary live shows. Yet through incessant touring and good support acts, MMJ had gotten to the point of headlining Red Rocks Friday & Saturday, this time supported by Trombone Shorty and Band of Horses.
MMJ was my favorite concert of 2011, so when they announced these two shows, with no repeat songs, I just had to move my family vacation return flight up a few hours on Friday so I could get to Red Rocks in time for the Friday show. My friend Joe from the Pearl Jam board (Guacamole Joe) and MMJ board (JoeV) was kind enough to hold a 5th row GA seat right in front of Jim James. On Saturday, I returned with my 22 y.o. daughter, who loves my copy of "Evil Urges", and we got there in time for the early admittance for Fan Club members, securing 8th row, next to the soundboard, my favorite spot at Red Rocks. I like these fan friendly efforts of MMJ as they grow in popularity.
Frankly I'm too old to learn all the MMJ titles, I just know I loved them. They played 61 total songs in two nights: 2:40 the first night and 3:30 the second night (until 1:00 a.m.!) Living in Denver, I am spoiled by the inspiring "Red Rocks effect" on performers here and it certainly seems to always inspire MMJ.. The second show was the second longest in MMJ history, and from the comments I have read on the MMJ board, these two shows are being considered among their most epic performances. I can't argue with that. Jim James has one of the most amazing voices in rock, and this band shows such infectious enthusiasm for each other, often replicating the "Crazy Horse" huddle while they jam.
MMJ has a whole catalog of songs only their fans know, but IMO they are instantly likeable. They also played some incredible covers, including Rocket Man (Elton John); Tyrone (Erykah Badu); Never Tear Us Apart (INXS- soulful passion!); Rock the Casbah (first time and great encore song); Isn't it a Pity (George Harrison- excellent jam!!!); Oh Sweet Nuthin (Velvet Underground- Rocking!) It makes No Difference (The Band) and Move on Up (Curtis Mayfield -with support from horn section of Trombone Shorty and a cameo with John Oates (Hall & Oates))
The Sunday show was broadcast live on AXS (formerly HDNet) and will be rebroadcast in the future. (I can see myself and my daughter in a few spots!) Check it out if you get the chance.
Charles
Thanks for the review!
I hope the Mann show is something like the Red Rocks shows.
Spectrum 10/27/09; New Orleans JazzFest 5/1/10; Made in America 9/2/12; WF Center 10/21/13; WF Center 10/22/13; Baltimore 10/27/13; WF Center 4/28/16; WF Center 4/29/16; Fenway Park 8/7/16; Fenway Park 9/2/18; Asbury Park 9/18/21; Camden 9/14/22; Las Vegas 5/16/24; Las Vegas 5/18/24; WF Center 9/7/24; WF Center 9/9/24; Baltimore Arena 9/12/24
Tres Mtns - TLA 3/23/11; EV - Tower Theatre 6/25/11; Temple of the Dog - Tower Theatre 11/5/16
Roll Call package has FINALLY arrived in Connecticut!!! :ugeek:
Mansfield, MA - Jul 02, 2003; Mansfield, MA - Jul 03, 2003; Mansfield, MA - Jul 11, 2003; Boston, MA - Sep 29, 2004; Reading, PA - Oct 01, 2004; Hartford, CT - May 13, 2006; Boston, MA - May 24, 2006; Boston, MA - May 25, 2006; Hartford, CT - Jun 27, 2008; Mansfield, MA - Jun 28, 2008; Mansfield, MA - June 30, 2008; Hartford, CT - May 15, 2010; Boston, MA - May 17, 2010; [EV - Providence, RI - June 15, 2011; EV - Hartford, CT - June 18, 2011]; Worcester, MA - Oct. 15, 2013; Worcester, MA - Oct. 16, 2013; Hartford, CT - Oct. 25, 2013; Boston, MA - August 5, 2016; Boston, MA - August 7, 2016...
I might have an extra ticket for the Philly show (Aug. 17, Friday). Person i'm going with isn't sure if she can make it yet :?
8/28/98- Camden, NJ
10/31/09- Philly
5/21/10- NYC
9/2/12- Philly, PA
7/19/13- Wrigley
10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
10/21/13- Philly, PA
10/22/13- Philly, PA
10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
4/28/16- Philly, PA
4/29/16- Philly, PA
5/1/16- NYC
5/2/16- NYC
9/2/18- Boston, MA
9/4/18- Boston, MA
9/14/22- Camden, NJ
9/7/24- Philly, PA
9/9/24- Philly, PA
Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly. PA
Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
I just joined the Roll Call yesterday and had a few questions...
If you do the VIP for soundcheck do you get to take a non Roll Call member with you? And do you have to stay in the venue until the show? Or can you leave and come back?
Also, is this a yearly membership we have to renew? I can't find a part of their site that gives a clear description of the membership. Also I thought it sucked they tacked on a $13 shipping charge after ordering the $30 membership. Should be all in one. But oh well, there are some things that seem pretty cool about this fan club. We shall see.
Going to Columbus Sunday... hoping to hear The Dark, You Wanna Freak Out, Heartbreakin' Man, War Begun. The list could go on and on. Glad to see they are finally mixing up their setlists.
I just joined the Roll Call yesterday and had a few questions...
If you do the VIP for soundcheck do you get to take a non Roll Call member with you? And do you have to stay in the venue until the show? Or can you leave and come back?
Also, is this a yearly membership we have to renew? I can't find a part of their site that gives a clear description of the membership. Also I thought it sucked they tacked on a $13 shipping charge after ordering the $30 membership. Should be all in one. But oh well, there are some things that seem pretty cool about this fan club. We shall see.
Going to Columbus Sunday... hoping to hear The Dark, You Wanna Freak Out, Heartbreakin' Man, War Begun. The list could go on and on. Glad to see they are finally mixing up their setlists.
I went to one Soundcheck party last tour. I took a non member. We were able to leave the venue after. The Soundcheck was done around 5, I think. You have to renew each year and the shipping charge does in fact suck.
This show, another show, a show here and a show there.
i didn't renew the roll call mostly because of the shipping charges.
i did however get tickets to their taping of the You Who children's show in Portland prior to their show that night. $10 well spent, unlike shipping a shirt that i'll never wear and a poster i will give away.
"If I should ever die, God forbid, let this be my epitaph: The only proof he needed for the existence of God was music." KV Jr.
i didn't renew the roll call mostly because of the shipping charges.
i did however get tickets to their taping of the You Who children's show in Portland prior to their show that night. $10 well spent, unlike shipping a shirt that i'll never wear and a poster i will give away.
I didnt renew in roll call either because the poster stays in a tube, the shirt shrunk 3 sizes, and there were no shows (and still arent any scheduled in NY) that allow for early entry or close seats
MMJ was my favorite concert of 2011, so when they announced these two shows, with no repeat songs, I just had to move my family vacation return flight up a few hours on Friday so I could get to Red Rocks in time for the Friday show. My friend Joe from the Pearl Jam board (Guacamole Joe) and MMJ board (JoeV) was kind enough to hold a 5th row GA seat right in front of Jim James. On Saturday, I returned with my 22 y.o. daughter, who loves my copy of "Evil Urges", and we got there in time for the early admittance for Fan Club members, securing 8th row, next to the soundboard, my favorite spot at Red Rocks. I like these fan friendly efforts of MMJ as they grow in popularity.
Charles
No worries Charles, my pleasure securing you a spot next to me. I'm sure you had a better time with your daughter Sunday .
So, What you Giving ?........ (Thanks Speedy, Alesek, & Arq+friends)
What You Giving
I suggest you step out on your Porch.
Run away my son. See it all. Oh, See the World!
anyone else got the red rocks bootleg set? it's great listening
Is it?! I am sitting here contemplating....
if you get both shows it's almost 60 songs with no repeats including some monster covers and great rare stuff... early morning rebel, rollin back, honest man, dance floors, at dawn :shock: epic is the definition of these shows.
I'm just flying around the other side of the world to say I love you
Sha la la la i'm in love with a jersey girl
I love you forever and forever
Adel 03 Melb 1 03 LA 2 06 Santa Barbara 06 Gorge 1 06 Gorge 2 06 Adel 1 06 Adel 2 06 Camden 1 08 Camden 2 08 Washington DC 08 Hartford 08
I might have an extra ticket for the Philly show (Aug. 17, Friday). Person i'm going with isn't sure if she can make it yet :?
where is the seat just out of interest..
orch. B left center
the person i was suppose to go with can't make it cause she has to work now. So if anyone wants to go let me know. I also accidentally ordered the soundcheck thing, but if you can't make that, that's fine. I'm asking for $50 (amount of ticket)
8/28/98- Camden, NJ
10/31/09- Philly
5/21/10- NYC
9/2/12- Philly, PA
7/19/13- Wrigley
10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
10/21/13- Philly, PA
10/22/13- Philly, PA
10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
4/28/16- Philly, PA
4/29/16- Philly, PA
5/1/16- NYC
5/2/16- NYC
9/2/18- Boston, MA
9/4/18- Boston, MA
9/14/22- Camden, NJ
9/7/24- Philly, PA
9/9/24- Philly, PA
Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly. PA
Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
Can someone explain to me how roll call first entry works? Can someone come in with me or only I can get in early?
I was at Lincoln on Tuesday, you can bring 1 person. Roll Call lined up to the left of the line and we were let in first, then the regular line right after. One dude was saying Roll Call was supposed to get in the venue 15 minutes early, but that was not the case. We still had to move quick to get to the rail.
i wish they'd tweet the setlist pics like they did the last tour.
I think they aren't tweeting the setlist pics because they don't want people to know what songs are getting cut. I did KC and Lincoln and they gave out setlists after the show but at the end of STL they said they weren't anymore.
8/28/98- Camden, NJ
10/31/09- Philly
5/21/10- NYC
9/2/12- Philly, PA
7/19/13- Wrigley
10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
10/21/13- Philly, PA
10/22/13- Philly, PA
10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
4/28/16- Philly, PA
4/29/16- Philly, PA
5/1/16- NYC
5/2/16- NYC
9/2/18- Boston, MA
9/4/18- Boston, MA
9/14/22- Camden, NJ
9/7/24- Philly, PA
9/9/24- Philly, PA
Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly. PA
Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
I was at Lincoln on Tuesday, you can bring 1 person. Roll Call lined up to the left of the line and we were let in first, then the regular line right after. One dude was saying Roll Call was supposed to get in the venue 15 minutes early, but that was not the case. We still had to move quick to get to the rail.
Exactly what I needed to know. Thanks guys. Can't wait for the show.
Was at the show last night in Somerset, WI. Amazing. Was front row actually. 5th Jackets show and I think it was my favorite!! They seem to be in a groove right now and just sound incredible tight. The roll call process was very smooth and soundcheck was a neat bonus!
I might have an extra ticket for the Philly show (Aug. 17, Friday). Person i'm going with isn't sure if she can make it yet :?
where is the seat just out of interest..
orch. B left center
the person i was suppose to go with can't make it cause she has to work now. So if anyone wants to go let me know. I also accidentally ordered the soundcheck thing, but if you can't make that, that's fine. I'm asking for $50 (amount of ticket)
I would take the soundcheck option from you but already have fairly good tickets. Advertise on the MMJ forum.. you will find someone.
I'm just flying around the other side of the world to say I love you
Sha la la la i'm in love with a jersey girl
I love you forever and forever
Adel 03 Melb 1 03 LA 2 06 Santa Barbara 06 Gorge 1 06 Gorge 2 06 Adel 1 06 Adel 2 06 Camden 1 08 Camden 2 08 Washington DC 08 Hartford 08
Comments
I REALLY hope its the long version and that I finally hear it in BK!!!
2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
2017: RRHoF 4/7 2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4 2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18
2022: MSG 9/11 2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
this tour is has been a full version
anyone had troubles d/l those bootlegs?
Sha la la la i'm in love with a jersey girl
I love you forever and forever
Adel 03 Melb 1 03 LA 2 06 Santa Barbara 06 Gorge 1 06 Gorge 2 06 Adel 1 06 Adel 2 06 Camden 1 08 Camden 2 08 Washington DC 08 Hartford 08
Thanks for the review!
I hope the Mann show is something like the Red Rocks shows.
WF Center 4/28/16; WF Center 4/29/16; Fenway Park 8/7/16; Fenway Park 9/2/18; Asbury Park 9/18/21; Camden 9/14/22;
Las Vegas 5/16/24; Las Vegas 5/18/24; WF Center 9/7/24; WF Center 9/9/24; Baltimore Arena 9/12/24
Tres Mtns - TLA 3/23/11; EV - Tower Theatre 6/25/11; Temple of the Dog - Tower Theatre 11/5/16
for me:
strangulation
masterplan
run thru (complete)
at dawn
o is the one that is real
too much to ask
Sha la la la i'm in love with a jersey girl
I love you forever and forever
Adel 03 Melb 1 03 LA 2 06 Santa Barbara 06 Gorge 1 06 Gorge 2 06 Adel 1 06 Adel 2 06 Camden 1 08 Camden 2 08 Washington DC 08 Hartford 08
10/31/09- Philly
5/21/10- NYC
9/2/12- Philly, PA
7/19/13- Wrigley
10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
10/21/13- Philly, PA
10/22/13- Philly, PA
10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
4/28/16- Philly, PA
4/29/16- Philly, PA
5/1/16- NYC
5/2/16- NYC
9/2/18- Boston, MA
9/4/18- Boston, MA
9/14/22- Camden, NJ
9/7/24- Philly, PA
9/9/24- Philly, PA
Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
where is the seat just out of interest..
Sha la la la i'm in love with a jersey girl
I love you forever and forever
Adel 03 Melb 1 03 LA 2 06 Santa Barbara 06 Gorge 1 06 Gorge 2 06 Adel 1 06 Adel 2 06 Camden 1 08 Camden 2 08 Washington DC 08 Hartford 08
I just joined the Roll Call yesterday and had a few questions...
If you do the VIP for soundcheck do you get to take a non Roll Call member with you? And do you have to stay in the venue until the show? Or can you leave and come back?
Also, is this a yearly membership we have to renew? I can't find a part of their site that gives a clear description of the membership. Also I thought it sucked they tacked on a $13 shipping charge after ordering the $30 membership. Should be all in one. But oh well, there are some things that seem pretty cool about this fan club. We shall see.
Going to Columbus Sunday... hoping to hear The Dark, You Wanna Freak Out, Heartbreakin' Man, War Begun. The list could go on and on. Glad to see they are finally mixing up their setlists.
I went to one Soundcheck party last tour. I took a non member. We were able to leave the venue after. The Soundcheck was done around 5, I think. You have to renew each year and the shipping charge does in fact suck.
Sha la la la i'm in love with a jersey girl
I love you forever and forever
Adel 03 Melb 1 03 LA 2 06 Santa Barbara 06 Gorge 1 06 Gorge 2 06 Adel 1 06 Adel 2 06 Camden 1 08 Camden 2 08 Washington DC 08 Hartford 08
i did however get tickets to their taping of the You Who children's show in Portland prior to their show that night. $10 well spent, unlike shipping a shirt that i'll never wear and a poster i will give away.
I didnt renew in roll call either because the poster stays in a tube, the shirt shrunk 3 sizes, and there were no shows (and still arent any scheduled in NY) that allow for early entry or close seats
2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
2017: RRHoF 4/7 2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4 2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18
2022: MSG 9/11 2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
No worries Charles, my pleasure securing you a spot next to me. I'm sure you had a better time with your daughter Sunday
What You Giving
I suggest you step out on your Porch.
Run away my son. See it all. Oh, See the World!
Sha la la la i'm in love with a jersey girl
I love you forever and forever
Adel 03 Melb 1 03 LA 2 06 Santa Barbara 06 Gorge 1 06 Gorge 2 06 Adel 1 06 Adel 2 06 Camden 1 08 Camden 2 08 Washington DC 08 Hartford 08
Is it?! I am sitting here contemplating....
if you get both shows it's almost 60 songs with no repeats including some monster covers and great rare stuff... early morning rebel, rollin back, honest man, dance floors, at dawn :shock: epic is the definition of these shows.
Sha la la la i'm in love with a jersey girl
I love you forever and forever
Adel 03 Melb 1 03 LA 2 06 Santa Barbara 06 Gorge 1 06 Gorge 2 06 Adel 1 06 Adel 2 06 Camden 1 08 Camden 2 08 Washington DC 08 Hartford 08
orch. B left center
the person i was suppose to go with can't make it cause she has to work now. So if anyone wants to go let me know. I also accidentally ordered the soundcheck thing, but if you can't make that, that's fine. I'm asking for $50 (amount of ticket)
10/31/09- Philly
5/21/10- NYC
9/2/12- Philly, PA
7/19/13- Wrigley
10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
10/21/13- Philly, PA
10/22/13- Philly, PA
10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
4/28/16- Philly, PA
4/29/16- Philly, PA
5/1/16- NYC
5/2/16- NYC
9/2/18- Boston, MA
9/4/18- Boston, MA
9/14/22- Camden, NJ
9/7/24- Philly, PA
9/9/24- Philly, PA
Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
I was at Lincoln on Tuesday, you can bring 1 person. Roll Call lined up to the left of the line and we were let in first, then the regular line right after. One dude was saying Roll Call was supposed to get in the venue 15 minutes early, but that was not the case. We still had to move quick to get to the rail.
I think they aren't tweeting the setlist pics because they don't want people to know what songs are getting cut. I did KC and Lincoln and they gave out setlists after the show but at the end of STL they said they weren't anymore.
:thumbup:
10/31/09- Philly
5/21/10- NYC
9/2/12- Philly, PA
7/19/13- Wrigley
10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
10/21/13- Philly, PA
10/22/13- Philly, PA
10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
4/28/16- Philly, PA
4/29/16- Philly, PA
5/1/16- NYC
5/2/16- NYC
9/2/18- Boston, MA
9/4/18- Boston, MA
9/14/22- Camden, NJ
9/7/24- Philly, PA
9/9/24- Philly, PA
Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
17th is coming and quickly!
Sha la la la i'm in love with a jersey girl
I love you forever and forever
Adel 03 Melb 1 03 LA 2 06 Santa Barbara 06 Gorge 1 06 Gorge 2 06 Adel 1 06 Adel 2 06 Camden 1 08 Camden 2 08 Washington DC 08 Hartford 08
Exactly what I needed to know. Thanks guys. Can't wait for the show.
I would take the soundcheck option from you but already have fairly good tickets. Advertise on the MMJ forum.. you will find someone.
Sha la la la i'm in love with a jersey girl
I love you forever and forever
Adel 03 Melb 1 03 LA 2 06 Santa Barbara 06 Gorge 1 06 Gorge 2 06 Adel 1 06 Adel 2 06 Camden 1 08 Camden 2 08 Washington DC 08 Hartford 08