My Morning Jacket

DewieCox

I think they'll definitely diversify, but I think there's also more a of a limit on how much they can swap in and out and still keep that same rockin vibe. I think some stuff from the early albums, while it fits in with the rest of their catalog, I don't think it'd be a great show flow wise.

With PJ I think they have several songs in each of a few different styles to be able to substitute a similar song. When PJ has to play a fast punky song they've got 20 tunes to choose, when they want somethin laid back and mellow 20 more, something that everybody knows 20 more etc etc. Not to say their shows are easy to predict, but they have it down to more of a formula and they have several songs that can fit into certain slots.

Mawky1103

show was amazing. MMJ live is incredible. One of a few bands who contend with PJ live!

CantKeepmedown

Don't forget Letterman tonight.

And if you don't want to be spoiled on what they are playing, don't look too hard...........




Outta My System

kenny olav

I must now concede that The Bottle was a very appropriate and cool choice... having now remembered that Gil Scott Heron passed away earlier this year, and that he was from New York.

Here's the video of that song from last night: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkcG1eNQgKM
Not to forget that Brian Jackson played with them! (I didn't know this before) Good stuff!

And I'm seeing that the reviews on the MMJ board are very positive. Some of my friends who have seen them more than I have, and who were at this show, were also underwhelmed. So maybe we're spoiled. I'm in no way saying that I wouldn't have loved this show, but I've traveled pretty far to see them in the past, and I'm not sure I'd travel again. Will always see them when they come to Mass... the show they did last year in Holyoke was one of the best I've seen.

Better Dan

CantKeepmedown wrote:

Don't forget Letterman tonight.

And if you don't want to be spoiled on what they are playing, don't look too hard...........




Outta My System

Thanks so much for the reminder!

PJRock75

Having been on the rail all night for the show and having seen them literally 20 something times (hell, maybe more), I can honestly say that as GREAT as the show was...it wasn't even in my top 5 MMJ shows. BOH were just amazing as always too.

I was craving more older stuff in the setlist as well since I think their last two albums are their weekest (if I could take half of the songs I like from each and make one album then we're talkin). Energy wise though.....this band CANT BE BEAT!

LukinFan

Anyone have a video link to last night's letterman show?

cockage

http://www.cbs.com/late_night/late_show ... EZyCaifM3Y

40 minute mark

SVRDhand13

I was about 15 people away from the stage in the West GA at MSG and while it was a great show, the set was just okay. It was my 5th time seeing them and probably my least favorite even though it was still good.

FenwayFaithful

Can anyone compare MSG 08 to MSG 11 for me?

Why does my mind blow to bits every time they play that song? It’s just the way that he sings

Gary Carter

First time seeing them live and I was completely blown away by them. The musicianship by them is something I've never ever seen a band. Jims voice was so perfect for msg. I walked outta msg having my mind being blown away. I thought the Xmas cover was cool but also a bit cheesy.

Ok

Speaking of Christmas songs, if you haven't seen - a MMJ song from a BBC blog

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/laurenlaverne/ - you have to right click on the link to dl.

Zoso

metsfan wrote:

First time seeing them live and I was completely blown away by them. The musicianship by them is something I've never ever seen a band. Jims voice was so perfect for msg. I walked outta msg having my mind being blown away. I thought the Xmas cover was cool but also a bit cheesy.

they are the best band live in the world right now. nothing comes close to the way I feel coming out of a mmj show.

Better Dan

Zoso wrote:

metsfan wrote:

First time seeing them live and I was completely blown away by them. The musicianship by them is something I've never ever seen a band. Jims voice was so perfect for msg. I walked outta msg having my mind being blown away. I thought the Xmas cover was cool but also a bit cheesy.

they are the best band live in the world right now. nothing comes close to the way I feel coming out of a mmj show.

I'm thinking about joining their fan club? Any comments from anyone?

Sheets Of Clay

Better Dan wrote:

Zoso wrote:

metsfan wrote:

First time seeing them live and I was completely blown away by them. The musicianship by them is something I've never ever seen a band. Jims voice was so perfect for msg. I walked outta msg having my mind being blown away. I thought the Xmas cover was cool but also a bit cheesy.

they are the best band live in the world right now. nothing comes close to the way I feel coming out of a mmj show.

I'm thinking about joining their fan club? Any comments from anyone?

Their Fan Club is kind of a mixed bag as far as tickets go. 3 of the 4 times I saw them this year were all GA, so being in Roll Call didn't help. I got crappy seats through them for the Louisville show (the one they streamed on YouTube), but they sent out an email day of show and I was one of the first 6 to reply and they bumped me up to 1st row.

LukinFan

cockage wrote:

http://www.cbs.com/late_night/late_show/video/?pid=_gImm4nWrjUdlXj3avLcBwEZyCaifM3Y

40 minute mark

thank you, sir!

they destroyed it on letterman!

LukinFan

Has anyone heard their Christmas album yet? Is it worth it to buy?

he.who.forgets

Better Dan wrote:

Zoso wrote:

metsfan wrote:

First time seeing them live and I was completely blown away by them. The musicianship by them is something I've never ever seen a band. Jims voice was so perfect for msg. I walked outta msg having my mind being blown away. I thought the Xmas cover was cool but also a bit cheesy.

they are the best band live in the world right now. nothing comes close to the way I feel coming out of a mmj show.

I'm thinking about joining their fan club? Any comments from anyone?

They do, however, send you a poster and t-shirt and a fancy roll call certificate :P
And you also have the opportunity to purchase the sound check party passes when they host them.

LukinFan

How often does MMJ put up new posters on their site? I should had bought one when I was at the Boca show

DewieCox

metsfan wrote:

The musicianship by them is something I've never ever seen a band.

Are you talking about bands you've actually seen live or just that you've never seen a band with better musicians than them? I love what they do, but I think part of the appeal is how simple they keep everything.

I will say Carl is a monster musician capable of playing any instrument he puts his hands on, but overall I don't think they show over the top mindblowing skills when it comes to flat out playing.