Just when you think it can't get any better, it does! The Ben Harper/Jack Johnson show at the Amphitheatre last night in Toronto was out-fucking-rageous!! Jack was fantastic, but Ben commands an audience like no other. The band, and Juan on the bass in particular, brought the house down and were laying down the funky grooves all night. The all-acoustic first encore with Ben singing by himself (and at the end with Jack) was incredible. I was moved, touched, and high! Here's the setlist....
set: Glory & Consequence, Excuse Me Mr., Brown Eyed Blues, Gold To Me, Forever, Sexual Healing, Bring The Funk, Steal My Kisses, Amen Omen, Temporary Remedy, Burn One Down, With My Own Two Hands/War
E: Waiting On An Angel, Walk Away, I Shall Not Walk Alone, High Tide Or Low Tide (w/ Jack Johnson)
E2: Faded/Whole Lotta Love
I must find a copy of this show! Pass on the word.
PS - Happy Canada Day!
Posted by scotty at July 01, 2003 02:36 PMHey Scotty! Remember me?
I randomly searched your name 'cause we were thinking about visiting London and couldn't remember your band's name, aaaaaaand I happened to come across this site. I'm uberjealous of your Ben&Jack-seeing but I just bought me some Mraz tickets so it's all good. Next time you're in Toronto you should come visit.
I really wanted to go to that show but missed out. I did however end up going to a Royal Wood show in Toronto. If you guys don't know him check him out!!! www.royalwood.ca Fucking amazing singer songwriter!!!
Marybeth
Posted by: marybeth on July 11, 2003 10:03 AM...well now I'm real jealous!!!..Dude you've seen Jack Johnson? ..Not fair..really not fair..Me, my old Self and I wanted to see him play live for ages... I guess his not comin' to see this end of the world, eh?.. :(..but his new album On and On is a triple :)))..at least I get to listen to that...sun, sea & lotsa smiles....I hope all is well :) take care, M
Posted by: (:baba;) on July 10, 2003 07:51 AM:)
XO
Matty
Nice Mattay!! God I miss you guys already!!
Posted by: Paula on July 5, 2003 01:38 PMBonnaroo must have been a crazy jam. the lineup for that just floors me every time. i am jealous!
Posted by: scotty on July 3, 2003 08:01 PMMandy.
Are you sure that you should be correcting Paula's spelling?
I mean, I'll be damned if that isn't a comma splice in your last sentence.
JK. LOL!!
Matty
P.S. I had to look up sentence :P
I saw Jack Johnson for the first time last year at Bonnaroo. He completely blew me away.
Posted by: btezra on July 2, 2003 09:34 AMyou tell her, Mandy. Pauls, did you want that extra ticket? ;)
Posted by: scotty on July 1, 2003 05:45 PMBoutie, I'm sorry but I have to correct the english - it's DEFINITELY - every damn time!!! Truly sorry, you know how grammar gets to me ;)
Posted by: Mandy on July 1, 2003 05:40 PMIf I had to describe the night in one word it would be - superfanfuckingtabulous!!! Best show I've been to since I saw Dave a couple years back, I was very impressed.
Posted by: Mandy on July 1, 2003 05:36 PMI couldn't agree more Finny! The highlight of the night, was deffinetly being able to burn while down while Ben sang! Other highlight when Ben and Jack snag that Bob Marley tune together!
Thanks for the ticket Finny!!
Posted by: Paula on July 1, 2003 04:59 PM