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Post by unplugdacusticaz on Jun 10, 2007 0:24:37 GMT -5
Hello!
I just got back from the Ben Harper concert at the Stir Cove venue attached to Harrah's Casino in Council Bluffs, Iowa (right next to Omaha) and my mind is blown. He played one of the most amazing concerts I've ever been to in my life.
Usually, when bands play at this venue, they'll play for, at the most, and hour and a half....not Ben. He played for over 2 and a half hours. He'll only play for 2 at Bonnaroo. I couldn't believe his set tonight was longer than his set will be at the Roo. He said regularly throughout the concert how much he dug this venue and that he's going to make it a priority to come back here next year and the years to follow because we (the crowd) really made it come to life. (The venue is amazing and I could see why he was blown away by it too by the way).
You could tell Ben was feeling this set because he came out for two encores and even when he said his settime had expired, he decided to keep playing because we weren't going anywhere and kept encouraging him to keep going.
Here's the setlist as follows. I apologize for not knowing some of the covers, but regardless, he jammed out all his great songs and threw in a few surprises as well!
Both sides of the gun Diamonds on the Inside (sounded better than the studio version) Steal my Kisses You look like Gold The wicked (from his Blind Boys of Alabama collaboration cd) Don't talk about murder while I'm Eating I got a Woman - Ray Charles cover (sounded amazing) Morning Yearning (crapped myself at how intricate this sounded live) Waiting for You Ground on Down Unknown extended jam (I wish I could tell ya) Led Zeppelin cover - Good Times, Bad Times Burn one Down (Hell yes) With my own two Hands
Encore: Another lonely day (Ben solo on the acoustic) Walk Away (Solo Ben on acoustic) Forever (Started out solo acoustic, then band joined in later) Bob Dylan cover - Masters of War (With Tom Morello, blew my mind) Amen Omen (The only song I had to hear, and he played it, made my month!) Black rain (great political song, crowd was really into it) Better way
Encore 2: Bob Marley Cover - Get up, Stand up Glory and Consequence
And just as he entered, Ben Harper left with class, humility and applause, just as he deserved. He rocked everyone who was in attendance and he will do the same for all of you lucky witnesses that will be attending his set. Expect lots of surprises, guests and face-melting jams.....I wish you all could've experienced the concert that I did. Words cannot describe....
EDIT: Sorry Mods!! Move this to the Troo Music Lounge, I wasn't paying attention to which board I posted this in. My fault!
Post by unplugdacusticaz on Jun 10, 2007 0:29:03 GMT -5
Thanks for telling me the name of that! I kinda had a hunch that was what it was called as they kept saying that exact line in the chorus! I expect to hear that at the Superjam as well! Can't wait! :-]
Post by strumntheguitar on Jun 10, 2007 0:30:05 GMT -5
This is just a preview of what it is going to be like at Roo. I've also heard of him covering Whole Lotta Love by Zeppelin at concerts too, he's a big Led Head, can't wait to see him jam with JPJ.
Saying it will be Epic doesn't even do it justice. Looks like it was a hell of a concert tonight, crucial setlist.
If you like Amen Omen, you should see the version he does on his Santa Barbara Bowl DVD.....Marc Ford ripped the shit outta that song when he was with the innocent criminals. Hell Marc is not in the Black Crowes anymore, he should tour w/ Ben again.
I'm also looking forward to Ben's set.....you know Tom Morello is gonna sit in and even if he didnt I'm sure Ben is gonna blow some minds. I've seen him several times and he never disapoints.
hey unplugged...I actually sent you a pm....yeah I'm going to bonnaroo...we're leaving early on Tue. am so that we can hang out with some M'boro friends
That lineup on Sat afternoon...with the Ben Harper/Ween/Franz/Keller/Spoon reminds me of something along those lines....right around the same time last year on Sat. when it was Beck/Cypress Hill/Blues Traveler/Les Claypool/Modeski Martin n Wood
Bonnaroo loves to screw us with it's awesomeness sometimes...oh well...I guess I'll survive
Post by trippindaisy on Jun 10, 2007 17:36:55 GMT -5
Karma for a wonderful review and for making me even more excited about Bonnaroo. I am not a huge Ben Harper fan but I do enjoy his music - I just am not totally familiar with a lot of it. Time to break some out and listen some more I think!!
Post by unplugdacusticaz on Jun 10, 2007 23:37:03 GMT -5
Yeah, more than likely. I don't see why he wouldn't. His set doesn't conflict with Harper's, and he's touring with him for another month or so. I'd put money on him coming out for a song or two.
