Vid Exclusive: MM Jacket Photo Exhibit!

First-time view of career-spanning images from famed photographer and band intimate Sam Erickson will be displayed at NYC's Morrison Hotel Gallery. We've got a video preview, too.

By Nancy Dunham

A rare, insider's look at the growth of My Morning Jacket - from fledgling musicians to major musical icons - will debut May 22 at The Morrison Hotel Gallery, located in the building that formerly housed CBGB, the legendary landmark club for punk musicians including Blondie.

You can take in a visual sneak preview via a special video trailer, "Still Moving," that BLURT is currently hosting in our video kiosk. Just scroll down to that section, or go straight in HERE.

The six-week, 21-image exhibition of work by photographer and filmmaker Sam Erickson shows the growth of the band from 2002 to 2008. Photographs show everything from live concert images to the band's recording of its last three studio albums including It Still Moves, Z and Evil Urges. Erickson's long-term project allowed him to record private images of the band, many of which have never been viewed by the public.

"Sam is one of the new emerging talents in the music visual media arena. I was impressed with his technical and artistic ability as a photographer," said Peter Blachley of Morrison Hotel Gallery. "Combined that with Sam's ability to capture the very talented and critically acclaimed band, My Morning Jacket from early on in their career to present. That appealed to me and I anticipate will appeal to our audience." 

The Morrison Hotel Gallery is located at 313 Bowery St. in New York City. The show is free and the hours will be as follow:

*12:00 - 7:00 Sunday to Wednesday

*12:00 - 9:00 Thursday to Saturday

For more details, contact the Gallery by phone at 212-677-2253, or on the web at www.morrisonhotelgallery.com .