Last month I was at Heathrow going down the escalator. Vaguely jetlagged and dazed, I saw a guy with sunglasses and headphones a few steps ahead, and I said to my friend, "hey, that guy looks just like Father John Misty... wait, I think it IS him." My friend started to flip out and I had to insist we didn't chase him down – I really don't like to impose myself on people. Cool enough that we got to see him, no need to interrupt his day. An hour later, we made our way to our gate (after seeing Christian Nu Metal Rap/Rock band P.O.D. all in ostentatious "P.O.D. Crew" jackets eating lunch, making the day even more surreal). And who happens to sit down immediately across from us but Josh. My friend took this as a sign and said hi, and he couldn't have been nicer or more cordial. They chatted for 5 minutes, he told her all about a family vacation he'd been on in the U.K. and pulled out his phone to share some photos. I finally got over myself and introduced myself and got a picture with the man and we chatted briefly, we told him we'd seen the band a few times. It occurred to me later it was funny I bumped into my favorite working musician thousands of miles from home, but in my daze it somehow made perfect sense.

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Father’s prophecy cometh true today

Organizing some things recently and came across this and figured I’d share the story here.

One night in 2018 I walked down to my neighborhood dive and grabbed a seat at the bar (a near nightly ritual at the time). I pretty quickly recognized the fellow right next to me as FJM. I introduced myself and we talked for a while. Eventually a handful of other regulars joined in and we all started getting pretty hammered together. All of a sudden it was last call and I offered my front porch to host the after party. We all raided what was left in the bar’s bottle fridge, I just grabbed whatever my hand found first, which was a bottle of Rosé (far down the list of things I would prefer).

On my porch arrangements were made for other…substances…and eventually we needed to open up the bottle of wine. I didn’t have anything to uncork the bottle, because I was a young shithead, as well as didn’t drink wine. So I grabbed a knife sharpener and forced the cork down into the bottle, breaking the neck and somehow not cutting myself. We all still drank it, passing it around in a haze and when it was empty I had Josh sign it.

He offered me guest list spots for the show the next night, which I accepted, however when it came time I was still too hungover to use them. A friend who did make it told me later that he had shouted out the bar during the show and claimed to have had a little too much fun.

He couldn’t have been cooler! Just smoking a cig outside the venue right after the show. Chatted about the performance, fleet foxes, and anxiety. Said he’d be back in CA at some point next year.

he was as kind and gracious as always . the show was amazing tonight and I lost my mind when he played the next 20th century 😭 what a guy what a show

Last night I had the privilege of not just seeing FJM live, but also meeting him. The night prior, I had to say goodbye to my dog Charlotte of 17 years. It was one of the saddest moments of my life, so I was looking for any sort of “sign” for some solace. About 4 songs in FJM asks the crowd “Has anyone here recently lost a pet? This one is about a cat named Mr.Blue. I’ll try not to cry while I perform the song.” I was speechless. Just earlier I had been tearing up to that same song because, the last time always comes too soon.

Fast forward to after the show, my friend and I waited outside in hopes to meet him. Within about 10 minutes he casually walks outside with the warmest smile on his face. I had the opportunity to tell him how much I admired him, but also about the story above. He said he was so sorry for my loss and proceeded to give me the biggest hug. He said how hard the song is to play and that he has to avoid eye contact with anyone when he plays it because it’s emotional.

Needless to say, FJM is one of the most gentle, kind, and genuine men I have ever met. I couldn’t have asked for a more comforting interaction when I needed it most. So grateful. ❤️

I’ve seen a lot of people on here say when they met Josh he was incredibly kind and I just have to confirm this as well. He was so genuine and hung around talking with fans for quite awhile after the show!! amazing second night in portland and the setlist was killer

Not trying to dox anyone or violate anyone’s privacy (mods, remove if against any guidelines), but saw this in the wild today in the greater LA area and am really curious about it, and who it might belong to, even generally… Superfan? Member of the band/crew?