Jim James solo album

CantKeepmedown

Yeah, like Jervin said, if they had kept it at the State, it would have been bad. The change in venue was good and the place was packed up front. Jim was ever the showmen, touching fingers with people up front and dancing around. The small crowd seemed to have no effect on him. Some girl gave him flowers when he came out and he held on to the during most of AEIOU. It was a great time.

PJ_Soul

CantKeepmedown wrote:

Yeah, like Jervin said, if they had kept it at the State, it would have been bad. The change in venue was good and the place was packed up front. Jim was ever the showmen, touching fingers with people up front and dancing around. The small crowd seemed to have no effect on him. Some girl gave him flowers when he came out and he held on to the during most of AEIOU. It was a great time.

I wonder if he was thinking, "oh fuck, what am I going to do with these flowers? Am I supposed to hold on to them all fucking night??? When can I ditch them without hurting this person's feelings??" like all women think when a guy gives them flowers outside of the home.

PJ-Cubs

CantKeepmedown wrote:

I'm not sure actually. They have played Portland several times. They played the State Theater in 2010 and sold it out immediately. There couldn't have been more 150-200 there last night.

It's weird, and I'm not sure how well is album has sold. I have some friends that are pretty big fans, and they hadn't even bought the album, which I found strange. But there was a group of 3-4 of them and none of them had heard the album. But they loved it and had a blast.

200 people? That seems like awful turnout for the show. People are missing out on a great concert.

musicismylife78

PJ_Soul wrote:

That's weird. Fuck, wish I'd been at a JJ show with only 200 people, but only if it was in a tiny place. A show that has horrible attendance pretty much sucks... It's sort of awkward. I can't believe it happened to him though. RNDM was getting better turn out than that, and their turn out sucked.
I personally really like the album.

Its not that weird. MMJ is big but they arent humongous either. Even Ed doesnt play solo gigs in front of the size crowds that PJ plays. Most people know who MMJ is. Jim James isnt a known name, certainly not a household name. Does Regions of Light sound like MMJ? That could also be another reason.

This is his first solo album, its stylistic different than his main band, and he's in a famous band but individually and singularly wouldnt be noticed in a crowd or at a restauarant by the public.

PJ_Soul

musicismylife78 wrote:

PJ_Soul wrote:

That's weird. Fuck, wish I'd been at a JJ show with only 200 people, but only if it was in a tiny place. A show that has horrible attendance pretty much sucks... It's sort of awkward. I can't believe it happened to him though. RNDM was getting better turn out than that, and their turn out sucked.
I personally really like the album.

Its not that weird. MMJ is big but they arent humongous either. Even Ed doesnt play solo gigs in front of the size crowds that PJ plays. Most people know who MMJ is. Jim James isnt a known name, certainly not a household name. Does Regions of Light sound like MMJ? That could also be another reason.

This is his first solo album, its stylistic different than his main band, and he's in a famous band but individually and singularly wouldnt be noticed in a crowd or at a restauarant by the public.

Well no, of course I wouldn't expect crowds like PJ or MMJ, or EV for that matter (obviously). I just would still expect quite a bit more than what RNDM could bring in at a bar. 150 - 200 is a very small turn out for the lead singer of a pretty popular and long-running band.

gobr0309

That's crazy that only 200 people showed up for his show. I saw him a few months ago in Minneapolis and the place was packed. Me and my friend got in early through the fan club and were able to watch the whole show from the rail. It surprises me that MMJ isn't bigger than they are but I guess they don't get played much on mainstream radio. At least that makes it easy to get tickets for their shows.

eeriepadave

would have preferred new MMJ but this will do for now
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBWe7ntARxY

ComeToTX

Any new Jim is great news. Love the first Tribute record. 

eeriepadave

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RnDbZOGNYE

eeriepadave

tour dates

May 1 – Charleston, SC @ Charleston Music Hall
May 3 – Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel
May 4 – Atlanta, GA @ Shaky Knees Music Festival
May 5 – New Orleans @ Joy Theater
May 8 – Houston, TX @ Heights Theater
May 10 – Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater
May 11 – Austin, TX @ Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheatre
May 12 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Tower Theatre
May 14 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
May 15 – St. Louis, MO @ Delmar Hall
May 17 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
May 19 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore
May 20 – Portland, ME @ State Theatre
May 22 – Detroit, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre
May 23 – Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theater
May 25 – Boulder, CO @ Bluebird Music Festival (solo acoustic)
June 15 – Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival
June 20 – 23 – Telluride, CO @ Telluride Bluegrass Festival
July 4-7 – Quincy, CA @ High Sierra Music Festival

ComeToTX

I’ll be at Houston and Austin shows. 

CantKeepmedown

And he's coming back to Portland again!  Like last time, scheduled for the State Theater.  Hopefully it'll sell better this time.  It's a Monday night so we'll see.  Oh well.  I'll be there either way.  

pjpitt89

Got tix for Philly. Would really love a MMJ shows but this will do for now. I love Uniform Distortion.

ComeToTX

NY isn’t too far from Philly. Come see them in August. 

pledgeagrievance

Philly tix secured! 

pjpitt89

ComeToTX said:

NY isn’t too far from Philly. Come see them in August. 

Tried to convince the wife unsuccessfully. Are tix still available?

ComeToTX

yep

RoleModelsinBlood31

I’d go to the Austin show but it’s the same night as Big Sam’s Funky Nation at Antone’s from New Orleans and id rather see them for $15 in a 100 person venue than jim James anyday.

derbydave

New solo dates for the west coast just announced!!

derbydave

Jim James just announced a show here in Columbus at The Southern Theatre...
This is a "Can't Miss" show for me!!