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Ben is touring with them, what does that mean?

musicismylife78musicismylife78 Posts: 6,116
edited July 2009 in The Porch
Are we set for some of the best shows of all time here? Ben harper has always seemed to me to be almost a person out of time, he clearly possesses the spirit in him. One of the big reasons I even investigated the music Ben was because Pearl Jam had talked so much about him.

I am pumped. I havent given White Lies for Dark Times its full listen or full due. I kind of like how he seems to be going in a new and different direction musically.

Often times it seems to me, or rather all the time, it seems like everything is complete lies, and utterly worthless. And the only thing that seems to quiet that voice in my head and that calms me down, is going to a good show.
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  • Brisk.Brisk. Posts: 11,567
    Saw them and heard them for a first time a few weeks ago and they were amazing. Can't believe how lucky you people are.
  • over bendsover bends Posts: 1,568
    How much difference does it make?
    Yield!

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  • Yellow LedbellyYellow Ledbelly Posts: 3,749
    Saw R7 at Bonnaroo...definitely going to make for an extremely bad ass evening for you guys. They are a great band and Ben is da man
    All I have to do is revel in the everyday....then do it again tomorrow

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  • Child Of The 90sChild Of The 90s Posts: 526
    Just got home from a Ben Harper & Relentless 7 show a couple of minutes ago. Very impressive. A lot of new stuff - so I'm glad that I've had a good chance to listen to their new album. I'm really hoping that I get a chance to see them again soon...it would be nice to see them open up in Toronto.
  • vedder_soupvedder_soup Posts: 5,861
    i am hoping we do not get overrun with indfiference closers :lol:
    i love the song, i have never seen them do it live with ben... but i have seen them close with it sooooo many times, and i want to finish on a more rocking note!

    Relentless 7 will seriously rock this tour, it is a great choice of support
    2003 - Sydney x3,
    2006 - Reading Festival,
    2007 - Katowice, London, Nijmegen, Rock Werchter,
    2008 - MSG x2, Hartford, Mansfield x2, Beacon Theater,
    2009 - Melbourne, Sydney,
    2010 - I watched it go to fire!
    2011 - EV Brisbane x3, Newcastle, Sydney x3,
    2012 - Manchester x 2, Amsterdam x2, Prague, Berlin x2, Stockholm, Oslo, Copenhagen,
    2014 - Sydney, EV Sydney x3

    I wave to all my Friends... Yeah!
  • aNiMaLaNiMaL Posts: 7,117
    I just picked up Ben Harper and Relentless7's "White Lies for Dark Times" tonight and it's really fucking good!! Nothing really like his previous work. But this rocks more than his previous stuff does.

    These shows are gonna be sweet!!
  • South of SeattleSouth of Seattle West Seattle Posts: 10,724
    musicismylife78 wrote:
    Are we set for some of the best shows of all time here? Ben harper has always seemed to me to be almost a person out of time, he clearly possesses the spirit in him. One of the big reasons I even investigated the music Ben was because Pearl Jam had talked so much about him.

    I am pumped. I havent given White Lies for Dark Times its full listen or full due. I kind of like how he seems to be going in a new and different direction musically.

    Often times it seems to me, or rather all the time, it seems like everything is complete lies, and utterly worthless. And the only thing that seems to quiet that voice in my head and that calms me down, is going to a good show.

    It means that they're friends, so naturally it's a good choice for openers. Pearl Jam generally has openers that they're close with personally ( Ben Harper, MMJ, Supersuckers, KOL)

    It also means that these are going to be awesome shows. Nothing cryptic behind it really.
    NERDS!
  • twojawastwojawas Posts: 318
    It means you are going to be treated to this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9NwNb7EF78
    My Pearl Jam concert footage:
    http://youtube.com/profile_videos?user=twojawas&search_query=pearl+jam&search=Search
  • A satellite forever orbitingA satellite forever orbiting Posts: 1,888
    twojawas wrote:
    It means you are going to be treated to this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9NwNb7EF78

    or...hopefully...this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyhkl6R924Y
    If nothing is everything, I'll have it all
  • vedder_soupvedder_soup Posts: 5,861
    twojawas wrote:
    It means you are going to be treated to this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9NwNb7EF78

    i met ben before that show and was front row :D
    cant wait for september 8-)
    2003 - Sydney x3,
    2006 - Reading Festival,
    2007 - Katowice, London, Nijmegen, Rock Werchter,
    2008 - MSG x2, Hartford, Mansfield x2, Beacon Theater,
    2009 - Melbourne, Sydney,
    2010 - I watched it go to fire!
    2011 - EV Brisbane x3, Newcastle, Sydney x3,
    2012 - Manchester x 2, Amsterdam x2, Prague, Berlin x2, Stockholm, Oslo, Copenhagen,
    2014 - Sydney, EV Sydney x3

    I wave to all my Friends... Yeah!
  • Gary CarterGary Carter Posts: 14,067
    Thank god there won't be any ben in philly or any opener for that matter
    Ron: I just don't feel like going out tonight
    Sammi: Wanna just break up?

  • The JugglerThe Juggler Posts: 49,495
    means he will perform before pearl jam takes the stage. sometimes ed might come out before him for a couple acoustic songs.

    hope that helps.

    have fun.
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  • Happy JackHappy Jack Posts: 207
    yah, but are they opening in chicago?
    8/17/98
    8/15/00
    8/18/00
    8/20/00
    6/22/03
    10/2/04
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  • mca47mca47 Posts: 13,303
    Happy Jack wrote:
    yah, but are they opening in chicago?
    I think they are in all locations except for Philly.

    Can't blame Ben for now wanting to go to that shithole! :lol:

    Oh...I kid! :D
  • Happy JackHappy Jack Posts: 207
    mca47 wrote:
    Happy Jack wrote:
    yah, but are they opening in chicago?
    I think they are in all locations except for Philly.

    Can't blame Ben for now wanting to go to that shithole! :lol:

    Oh...I kid! :D
    you say you "think".
    8/17/98
    8/15/00
    8/18/00
    8/20/00
    6/22/03
    10/2/04
    8/5/07
    8/23/09
  • mca47mca47 Posts: 13,303
    Happy Jack wrote:

    you say you "think".


    From the main PJ page....

    "Ben Harper and Relentless7 will open all dates, except for the Spectrum shows. All dates are subject to change."
  • kkasmankkasman Posts: 47
    I miss the Innocent Criminals, how do the R7 compare? Any insights would be great as I haven't bought the new CD or seen them live. Have seen Ben and IC several times though. Thanks
  • mca47mca47 Posts: 13,303
    kkasman wrote:
    I miss the Innocent Criminals, how do the R7 compare? Any insights would be great as I haven't bought the new CD or seen them live. Have seen Ben and IC several times though. Thanks

    R7 are awesome!!!

    Check out some of the vids on youtube.
  • nooramnooram Posts: 392
    I don't believe an opener has been confirmed for Chicago. Ben Harper does not list those shows on his website, unlike the other PJ dates
    Seattle 8/91, MPLS 3/92, St Paul 8/92, Denver 6/95, Missoula 6/98, MPLS 6/98, Albuquerque 10/00, Seattle 12/02, St Paul 6/03, Thunder Bay 9/05, DC 5/06, St Paul x2 6/06, Vancouver (EV) 4/08, DC 6/08, Chicago x2 8/09, KC 5/10, MPLS (EV) 7/11, Chicago 7/13, St Paul 10/14, Santiago 11/15, Missoula 8/18, Denver 9/22, Saint Paul 8/23, Saint Paul 9/23, Auckland, NZ x2 11/24
  • mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,484
    what this means to me is that i really wish we loved closer for these shows. it also means that i REALLY hope Ben & R7 play before PJ @ ACL on the same stage!! we'll find out tomorrow when the schedule is released!
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  • vedder_soupvedder_soup Posts: 5,861
    i think ben is confirmed for only the latest dates, not chi and toronto
    2003 - Sydney x3,
    2006 - Reading Festival,
    2007 - Katowice, London, Nijmegen, Rock Werchter,
    2008 - MSG x2, Hartford, Mansfield x2, Beacon Theater,
    2009 - Melbourne, Sydney,
    2010 - I watched it go to fire!
    2011 - EV Brisbane x3, Newcastle, Sydney x3,
    2012 - Manchester x 2, Amsterdam x2, Prague, Berlin x2, Stockholm, Oslo, Copenhagen,
    2014 - Sydney, EV Sydney x3

    I wave to all my Friends... Yeah!
  • kkasmankkasman Posts: 47
    mca47 wrote:
    kkasman wrote:
    I miss the Innocent Criminals, how do the R7 compare? Any insights would be great as I haven't bought the new CD or seen them live. Have seen Ben and IC several times though. Thanks

    R7 are awesome!!!

    Check out some of the vids on youtube.

    You are correct sir, I just did. I am way more pumped not. I didn't really appreciate the "Both sides" era from him. I dig the new stuff. Enjoy!
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