Train - AM Gold Tour (w/Jewel & Blues Traveler)
Jun 25, 2022 12:26:32 GMT -5
Post by johnm1120 on Jun 25, 2022 12:26:32 GMT -5
So last night I went to my first concert in nearly 2 1/2 years. Being a fan of Jewel's since 1996 and having never seen her before in concert I was toying with going to this tour (I've also never seen Train or Blues Traveler before) but was still weary (cause you know, stuff). A few days before the show I found out about a ticket price drop which resulted in $40 seats in the 10th row and ultimately decided to go (mainly since not sure when I'll get my next opportunity).
The opening act was Parachute lead singer Will Anderson (who I've seen a couple of times through WRMF radio concerts). He did a couple of original songs as well as some Parachute songs. He was on for about 20 minutes. He also did a meet & greet after the set (which yes I went to).
Blues Traveler came on at 7pm and put on another great show. Of course, they did their big hits "Run-Around" and "Hook" (their closing number) which got big reactions. They were on for about 45 minutes. Lots of Popper harmonica solos as well as instrumental solos from each of the band members.
Jewel was next coming on at 8pm. She was on for 50 minutes and her set included 6 of her pop hits. She opened with a 1-2 punch of "Standing Still" and "Hands." She also did 3 songs from the new album as well as a "canceled" song called "Hate Hate." When it came time to do "You Were Meant For Me" she called her 10-year-old son Kase to the stage where he accompanied her on the drums for the first time. She closed with "Foolish Games" and "Who Will Save Your Soul" where she went into a vocal battle with the guitarist (as well as a yodeling session). During the set she also performed Intuition.
Train then came on at 9:15 (every act was super punctual mind you they hit the time schedule to the minute!) Train opened with their new song "AM Gold" and then transitioned into their debut hit "Meet Virginia" (Pat Monahan commented "how many of you are old enough to remember this one?) During AM Gold confetti exploded onto the audience but the wind moved it all to the western portion. During MV Pat (wearing a black t-shirt and demin jacket) rushed off the stage and changed into a gray "Meet Virginia" t-shirt. He then brought out a bunch of the same shirt and began tossing shirts into the audience. He then signed the shirt he was wearing, got the rest of the band to sign it and tossed that one to the audience.
During "If It's Love," the band threw beach balls into the audience (I ended up keeping one). During "Bruises" Pat was joined by his female backup singers as well as inviting John Popper back to the stage. The song also included a mash of Stephen Stills' "Love The One You're With." After "Save Me, San Francisco" Pat brought Jewel back to the stage where they did their collab "Turn the Radio Up" as well as covers of "Dancing Queen" and "Listen to the Music." There was then an acoustic set followed by "Calling All Angels." After "Drive By" I guess you can call it an encore (they never really left the stage just the lights briefly going out) they closed with a cover of Aerosmith's "Dream On" and ended with "Drops of Jupiter" (during which more confetti exploded onto the audience).
Overall really glad I decided to go. Finally got to see Jewel, and I can only wish I have half of Pat Monahan's energy when I'm 53.
*A nice surprise during the intermission between Jewel & Train was that the music being played was actually AT40 with Casey Kasem (the year was 1975).
The opening act was Parachute lead singer Will Anderson (who I've seen a couple of times through WRMF radio concerts). He did a couple of original songs as well as some Parachute songs. He was on for about 20 minutes. He also did a meet & greet after the set (which yes I went to).
Blues Traveler came on at 7pm and put on another great show. Of course, they did their big hits "Run-Around" and "Hook" (their closing number) which got big reactions. They were on for about 45 minutes. Lots of Popper harmonica solos as well as instrumental solos from each of the band members.
Jewel was next coming on at 8pm. She was on for 50 minutes and her set included 6 of her pop hits. She opened with a 1-2 punch of "Standing Still" and "Hands." She also did 3 songs from the new album as well as a "canceled" song called "Hate Hate." When it came time to do "You Were Meant For Me" she called her 10-year-old son Kase to the stage where he accompanied her on the drums for the first time. She closed with "Foolish Games" and "Who Will Save Your Soul" where she went into a vocal battle with the guitarist (as well as a yodeling session). During the set she also performed Intuition.
Train then came on at 9:15 (every act was super punctual mind you they hit the time schedule to the minute!) Train opened with their new song "AM Gold" and then transitioned into their debut hit "Meet Virginia" (Pat Monahan commented "how many of you are old enough to remember this one?) During AM Gold confetti exploded onto the audience but the wind moved it all to the western portion. During MV Pat (wearing a black t-shirt and demin jacket) rushed off the stage and changed into a gray "Meet Virginia" t-shirt. He then brought out a bunch of the same shirt and began tossing shirts into the audience. He then signed the shirt he was wearing, got the rest of the band to sign it and tossed that one to the audience.
During "If It's Love," the band threw beach balls into the audience (I ended up keeping one). During "Bruises" Pat was joined by his female backup singers as well as inviting John Popper back to the stage. The song also included a mash of Stephen Stills' "Love The One You're With." After "Save Me, San Francisco" Pat brought Jewel back to the stage where they did their collab "Turn the Radio Up" as well as covers of "Dancing Queen" and "Listen to the Music." There was then an acoustic set followed by "Calling All Angels." After "Drive By" I guess you can call it an encore (they never really left the stage just the lights briefly going out) they closed with a cover of Aerosmith's "Dream On" and ended with "Drops of Jupiter" (during which more confetti exploded onto the audience).
Overall really glad I decided to go. Finally got to see Jewel, and I can only wish I have half of Pat Monahan's energy when I'm 53.
*A nice surprise during the intermission between Jewel & Train was that the music being played was actually AT40 with Casey Kasem (the year was 1975).