And so it ends...
99 songs and one repeat (more on that later)
Got there a bit earlier (about 7:20) and found the group that I now call my My Morning Jacket Family
Just an awesome group of peeps who I hung with all week
They ushered me over and I was right behind the rail, dead center
AWESOME
Such a wonderful sense of community...there was a mom and 16 yr old son to my right...He was awesomely knowledgeable about MMJ and music, and was uber excited
A band called Everest opened, and they were tremendous...really got us ready for the show
MMJ came out about 15 mins earlier than they had (about 9:15), and I have to say, Evil Urges is MUCh better live, especially the back half
We were partying and grooving and having a great time
Was a awesome excitement the whole night
Encore came quick and they started with Circuital and Friends Again, two new songs that sounded AWESOME
Then they played Carried Away, another new songt that Carl sings...again, really liked it
They played a sweet song (wonderful) that JJ wrote with M Ward)
Then it was on
Tonight I want To Celebrate With You >> Oh Sweet Nuthin (Jeebus, 2 VY covers this run??!?!?!? SICK)>> Hot Fun in the Summertime >> Carnival TIme
Then they broke out Move On Up and it was sick
I thought it was over as the band left the stage, but the house lights didn't come on...
After a minute they came back out and ripped through a jubilant, triumphant, spectacular One Big Holiday (the week's only repeat) that brought the house down
So amazing..I will remember this week the rest of my life...it was that special
Met some new friends, saw some amazing music, and most importantly reaffirmed the positive power of music and community
I hope they release these officially, but there is a ton of good stuff on you tube
Go get it!