My Morning Jacket's Jim James put himself on the disabled list when he tumbled off the stage at the University of Iowa at the close of "Off The Record." About 30 minutes into the show, James misjudged a leap onto the equipment and took a header into the crowd. In an announcement, the band confirmed James' injuries. "Jim went to get closer to the audience on his side of the stage and as he moved forward to step onto the sub-woofer the lights darkened, and he inadvertently stepped off the stage," the band stated. "Upon falling, he suffered traumatic injuries to his torso, and was immediately taken to the hospital. Per the doctor's orders, Jim will be off the road and recovering from his injuries for the next two to three weeks. Sadly, we must postpone the two shows in Chicago on Thursday and Friday until further notice."

James should be healed and ready to go in plenty of time for My Morning Jacket's New Year's Eve gig at Madison Square Garden. Those in the front row may want to bring nets.

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