Jim James solo album

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  • Portland, Maine Posts: 3,119
    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.
  • Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,681
    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.
    :lol: 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. :lol:
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • Posts: 3,377
    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.
  • Posts: 6,116
    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.
  • Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,681
    musicismylife78 wrote:
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    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.
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • Posts: 168
    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.
    Minneapolis 2011 - Ed Uke / Charlotte 2013 / Phoenix 2013 / San Diego 2013 / LA 1 & 2 2013 / Memphis 2014 / St. Paul 2014 / Milwaukee 2014 / Wrigley 1 & 2 2016 / Temple of the Dog LA Forum 2016 / Wrigley 1 & 2 2018 / St. Paul 1 & 2 2023 / Wrigley 1 & 2 2024 / Atlanta 1 & 2 2025
  • West Chester, PA Posts: 43,222
    would have preferred new MMJ but this will do for now
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBWe7ntARxY

    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
  • Austin Posts: 8,066
    Any new Jim is great news. Love the first Tribute record. 
    This show, another show, a show here and a show there.
  • West Chester, PA Posts: 43,222
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RnDbZOGNYE
    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
  • West Chester, PA Posts: 43,222
    tour dates :smiley:

    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


    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
  • Austin Posts: 8,066
    I’ll be at Houston and Austin shows. 
    This show, another show, a show here and a show there.
  • Portland, Maine Posts: 3,119
    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.  
  • Posts: 1,874
    Got tix for Philly. Would really love a MMJ shows but this will do for now. I love Uniform Distortion.
    9/1/00, 4/28/03, 7/5/03, 7/6/03, 7/12/03, 10/1/04, 9/28/05, 5/27/06, 5/28/06, 6/1/06, 6/27/08, 6/30/08, 8/7/08 (EV), 6/12/09 (EV), 10/27/09, 10/28/09,10/30/09, 10/31/09, 5/21/10, 6/15/11 (EV), 9/2/12, 7/19/13, 10/21/13, 10/22/13, 10/27/13, 4/28/16, 4/29/16, 8/7/16, 11/4/16 (TOTD), 8/18/18, 8/20/18, 9/24/21 (EV&Earthlings), 9/26/21, 9/11/2022, 9/14/2022, 9/7/2024, 9/9/2024, 9/12/2024, 5/16/2025, 5/18/2025
  • Austin Posts: 8,066
    NY isn’t too far from Philly. Come see them in August. 
    This show, another show, a show here and a show there.
  • Posts: 2,874
    Philly tix secured! 
  • Posts: 1,874
    ComeToTX said:
    NY isn’t too far from Philly. Come see them in August. 
    Tried to convince the wife unsuccessfully. Are tix still available?
    9/1/00, 4/28/03, 7/5/03, 7/6/03, 7/12/03, 10/1/04, 9/28/05, 5/27/06, 5/28/06, 6/1/06, 6/27/08, 6/30/08, 8/7/08 (EV), 6/12/09 (EV), 10/27/09, 10/28/09,10/30/09, 10/31/09, 5/21/10, 6/15/11 (EV), 9/2/12, 7/19/13, 10/21/13, 10/22/13, 10/27/13, 4/28/16, 4/29/16, 8/7/16, 11/4/16 (TOTD), 8/18/18, 8/20/18, 9/24/21 (EV&Earthlings), 9/26/21, 9/11/2022, 9/14/2022, 9/7/2024, 9/9/2024, 9/12/2024, 5/16/2025, 5/18/2025
  • Austin Posts: 8,066
    yep
    This show, another show, a show here and a show there.
  • Austin TX Posts: 6,242
    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.


    I'm like an opening band for your mom.
  • Columbus, OH Posts: 11,254
    New solo dates for the west coast just announced!!


    '96: Seattle: Key Arena
    '98: Seattle: Memorial Stadium 1 & 2
    '00: Columbus: Polaris
    '03: Columbus: Germain
    '10: Columbus: Nationwide Arena
    '11: East Troy: Alpine Valley - PJ20 1 & 2 + EV Detroit
    '12: Missoula + EV Jacksonville 1 & 2
    '13: Chicago / Pittsburgh / Buffalo / Seattle
    '14: Cincinnati / St. Louis / Tulsa / Lincoln / Memphis / Detroit / Moline
    '15: New York City - Global Citizen Festival
    '16: Greenville / Hampton / Raleigh / Columbia / Lexington / Ottawa / Toronto 1 & 2 / Wrigley 1 & 2
    '17: Brooklyn - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
    '18: London 1 & 2 / Seattle 1 & 2 / Missoula / Wrigley 1
    '22: Nashville / St. Louis


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  • Columbus, OH Posts: 11,254


    Jim James just announced a show here in Columbus at The Southern Theatre...
    This is a "Can't Miss" show for me!!
    '96: Seattle: Key Arena
    '98: Seattle: Memorial Stadium 1 & 2
    '00: Columbus: Polaris
    '03: Columbus: Germain
    '10: Columbus: Nationwide Arena
    '11: East Troy: Alpine Valley - PJ20 1 & 2 + EV Detroit
    '12: Missoula + EV Jacksonville 1 & 2
    '13: Chicago / Pittsburgh / Buffalo / Seattle
    '14: Cincinnati / St. Louis / Tulsa / Lincoln / Memphis / Detroit / Moline
    '15: New York City - Global Citizen Festival
    '16: Greenville / Hampton / Raleigh / Columbia / Lexington / Ottawa / Toronto 1 & 2 / Wrigley 1 & 2
    '17: Brooklyn - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
    '18: London 1 & 2 / Seattle 1 & 2 / Missoula / Wrigley 1
    '22: Nashville / St. Louis


    http://www.livefootsteps.org/user/?usr=170

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