My Evening Poncho - or MOGmeet # 99 ;)
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So... as some of you may already know... I am a MOGbassador & have enjoyed immensely my share of MOGmeets over the last year+.
This past Friday I finally got to meet the fantabulous "*jameson*":http://mog.com/jameson & his sister & fiancee (both named Jess) ;)
We all met up at Festival Pier in Philadelphia to see My Morning Jacket. Once again - it was the people who thrilled me more than the band & that's saying a lot because as far as I am concerned MMJ put on one of the best live shows & Friday was NO exception !!!
We all (Deb - my trusty companion, mother of Chase & best friend in tow with me) decided to meet up around 7-7:30 pm at the pier for the show that didn't start til around 8:00 even though the tickets said 7:30. No worries though - there was no opener for them... it was all MMJ all the night ;)
Traffic was horrific - not usually that bad on a Friday night & the Phillies were in Mets territory so I still don't know why there were so many folks on the road - no bother. Deb & I had good tunes & since neither jameson nor I were driving we could text to our hearts' content. Deb & I arrived first & waited for the rest of the crew til we started hearing music coming from the stage... that & I heard a couple of beers calling my name... Lizzie LizzieGreen LizzieGreenEyes - come find me whispered the Miller Lites just through the big time feel up & down check point & ticket collection. I then let the jameson crew know we'd meet up with them just the other side of the stage & second/third base check point.
About 10 minutes after the miller lite touched my lips & slid down my gullet, jameson comes walking straight towards us & I head right up to him with a big fat MOGhug at the ready. It was so great to finally meet my brother in music :) He brought us over to the Jess's to meet his sister & fiancee. Loved everyone from moment one... not surprised - we MOGgers have great taste in music, in the loved ones we surround ourselves with & in fabulous fashion statements ;) jameson & I were talking like old friends almost instantly - a few inside jokes - hellos from the other MOGgers who knew we were meeting up - conversations about ones we've already met & just plain enjoying the music going on in front of us.
MMJ were ON Friday night. It was amazing seeing them perform in the dark... glow sticks work much better against a dark evening sky backdrop. The boys were having a blast on stage there can be no doubt about that. Jim James had a few extra chatty moments about loving the city of brotherly love & you could feel good vibes throughout the entire crowd. Heck - even the guy who sold me all my beers almost gave me one for free after checking my ID & telling me I don't at all look my age... the big flirt... we're getting married next weekend at MOGolith ;)
Even my beloved guitarist - went from boyfriend status (as Amber is well aware) to GODLIKE status - he picked up a sax for one tune & wailed as hard as he does on his axe... impressed doesn't even come close to cutting it kiddies - he was & THEY WERE off the hook.
After the show - and as our weather reporters were dead on with a 10 pm start to the rainy weather - we heading to "*Johnny Brenda's*":http://www.johnnybrendas.com/ a Fishtown institution, for some eats & a couple of beers before we all headed on our ways home. I felt right at home straight away in this little pub with it's English/Irish vibe - especially as you headed further & further back into the depths of tables & people. The beers were great, again the company even better. jameson even ran into one of his dearest college friends & the ladies let the lads catch up as we did our best to flag down the ever busy bartenders to order beers, eats & a sprite for Deb. She headed back to the car that I parked - parallel left side - very impressive on my second try & two wheels up on the curb to catch a few zzzzs before I took her home - she was beat after a week of 4-5 am wake ups & full work week then caring for Chase the madtoddler speed boy who runs us ragged & loves us hard. I hated to leave - I nearly said - just one more beer - but I was driving the two of us home & didn't want to make Deb wait any longer - she was in the car for long enough on her own & I wanted to get her home to bed... a much more comfortable place to lay your head no ?!?
jameson has promised a visit to the area every few months or so & to this I must say I am thrilled - his sister lives in the suburbs of Philly as well so she & I are also planning to get together - what a love. But knowing that I will soon be seeing jameson & his gal Jess & his sister Jess thrills me. His sister got tickets for jameson & Jess to seen Ben Folds last night at the Mann - a little jealous - and from what j said - a brilliant show as well... I however had a sleepover date/party with Chase so I too had a brilliant night ;)
MOGgers rock kiddies - we really do - we're amazing & funny & intelligent & fabulous with hearts of solid gold & platinum & diamonds of love. I've had the extreme pleasure - as stated above - of meeting quite a few of you over the past year+ & next weekend I will tack a few more official meets under my belt with MOGolith at Red Rocks in Denver.
Keep em coming I say & again stress to all of you - any chance you get to meet up with others in your near area or at a fest - don't debate it - just do it - be like Bo - or if you feel better - be like Lizziegreeneyes - you'll thank me for it for sure !!!
XOXOX
~lge
Comments (20)
Glad to hear you enjoyed it! Go MOGmeets1
Sounds like hella fun. Liking that MMJ vid/song too, they got some big ass hairage!
@pinkerton... sure did - THANKS !!!
@August...they used to have big hair - now only the drummer rocks the long locks ;) Glad you diggin the song - it's how they ended the night & it was stellar !!!
I was wondering where J had made off to, sounds like y'all really had a wonderful weekend, good music+ good friends= good times.
@Bruce... you know it - we talked about you my dear - made me feel like I had the good fortune of meeting you as well !!!
One of these days Lizzie, we'll hook up somewhere someday
Of that I have NO doubt !!! We're too close not to do so !!!
one of these days I swear I will make one of these incredible events
@Kevin... you have to... they're a blast !!! Rain or shine - good people=good times !!!
I'm surprised that, so far, all the MOGmeets went swimmingly and not one has gotten arrested. YET. :)
Lizzie strikes again. by which i mean, yaaay, on with the MOGmeets, kiddies!
Checking in after an incredible weekend in Philly.....
my mind hath been blown by the hands of MMJ and LGE!!!! A full post to follow, methinks! (after a few cups of java!)
@AnnaSis...I think it's only a matter of time darlin ;) Hopefully it won't be me... I have enough on my plate without having to worry about posting bail ;)
@IlaySis...Yay indeed - and I will strike again before the end of Thursday ;)
@*j*Bro... Looking forward to it DUDE - ABIDE is YOURS !!! That guy was a tool, I just know it - only thing cool about him was his shirt...
I will be in Philly in December, I hope to meet the PA Mog contingent. You truely are the Mog-bad-ass-ador, Lizzie!
When in Dec - it's my bday on the 9th - what fun would that be a MOGmeet/bday bash in Philly !!!
A little party for the MOGgers & the Mog-bad-ass-adore ;)
i finally saw the light and realized why everyone loves them so. i could go for a mogmeet and a good live show myself.
I wont be up until Xmas, hopefully fold will be around! Mog secret santa?
@brittany... yes - you must rock the liveshow MOGmeet - two great tastes in one ;)
@Tyler... still works for me - as I will surely be here ;) I have a feeling a few others might be in the area for the holidays & this makes it all the better !!! (who's fold) ?!?
typo. I think I meant folks. I think faster than I type.
Well if nothing else - I am in ;)