My Morning Jacket hails from Kentucky, but don’t call the band a country act. Frontman Jim James recently told Rolling Stone, “Modern country is deliberately dumbing down the human race.” The band’s psychedelic indie rock, in conjunction with Jim James’ otherworldly vocals, has made MMJ an international success, and nurtured the group’s reputation as legendary live performers. Starting in 1998, the quintet experienced fan devotion that borders on religious, and shows no sign of slowing down, based on the success of its latest release, The Waterfall.
Tuesday 7/21. $45, 6pm. nTelos Wireless Pavilion, 700 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 1-877-CPAV-TIX.