Ben Harper Appreciation Thread

Charles E. Sweets · February 2022

I dig on Ben Harper too. A friend of mine and I saw him in a small warehouse in Brooklyn in February of 2010. I cannot seem to find this show anywhere. It was recorded by PBS for a taping. It is funny because just this morning I was going to email the Ben Haper main webpage.

Hi! · February 2022

My first Harper show was at the Riv in Chicago, I forgot what year, I think ‘97 and ‘98. Some dude all the way in back kept yelling , “FREE BIRD!” after every song. The announce level of the crowd kept escalating, till finally everyone in unison yelled, “SHUT UP!” Kinda annoying at the time, but funny looking back. That show was amazing though. My first proper rock show, If I remember correctly.

2-feign-reluctance · February 2022

Both sides of the gun today.

BrainofBGA · March 2022

2-feign-reluctance said:

Both sides of the gun today.

My favourite album of Ben’s. 👍

F Me In The Brain · March 2022

mfc2006 said:

@LukinFan

Did you ever find White Lies for Dark Times on vinyl?

It is on DiscOgs....
Such an amazing record.

BrainofBGA · March 2022

F Me In The Brain said:

mfc2006 said:

@LukinFan

Did you ever find White Lies for Dark Times on vinyl?

It is on DiscOgs....
Such an amazing record.

I struggled to get into this one when released. Maybe I need to give it another go. I did love Fly One Time though.

Hi! · March 2022

Burn one down!✊🏻

mfc2006 · March 2022

F Me In The Brain said:

mfc2006 said:

@LukinFan

Did you ever find White Lies for Dark Times on vinyl?

It is on DiscOgs....
Such an amazing record.

It really is.

LukinFan · March 2022

F Me In The Brain said:

mfc2006 said:

@LukinFan

Did you ever find White Lies for Dark Times on vinyl?

It is on DiscOgs....
Such an amazing record.

It really is, but it's too pricey on Discogs, at least the last time I looked it was. I'm hoping he re-issues it at some point. I'd love his live album with the R7 on vinyl too, but I think it's only on CD.

LukinFan · March 2022

Hi! said:

Harper playing a few shows/festivals in the States before he heads off to Europe. So wish I was going, especially that Red Rocks show in May. Have fun to those that are. Hopefully, maybe, we get a show a little closer to the Midwest upon their return.

Ben just got added to a weekend festival (JJ Grey's Solwater Revival) that starts next Friday. Ben and JJ on the same stage? It would be incredible if they did a song together.

Hi! · March 2022

LukinFan said:

Hi! said:

Harper playing a few shows/festivals in the States before he heads off to Europe. So wish I was going, especially that Red Rocks show in May. Have fun to those that are. Hopefully, maybe, we get a show a little closer to the Midwest upon their return.

Ben just got added to a weekend festival (JJ Grey's Solwater Revival) that starts next Friday. Ben and JJ on the same stage? It would be incredible if they did a song together.

Nice. I’m not familiar with who JJ Grey is, but I’ll check him out. I do like when Ben shares the stage with another JJ(Jack Johnson) though. Have fun.

LukinFan · March 2022

Hi! said:

LukinFan said:

Hi! said:

Harper playing a few shows/festivals in the States before he heads off to Europe. So wish I was going, especially that Red Rocks show in May. Have fun to those that are. Hopefully, maybe, we get a show a little closer to the Midwest upon their return.

Ben just got added to a weekend festival (JJ Grey's Solwater Revival) that starts next Friday. Ben and JJ on the same stage? It would be incredible if they did a song together.

Nice. I’m not familiar with who JJ Grey is, but I’ll check him out. I do like when Ben shares the stage with another JJ(Jack Johnson) though. Have fun.

If you like Ben, I think you will like JJ Grey and Mofro too.

Hi! · March 2022

LukinFan said:

Hi! said:

LukinFan said:

Hi! said:

Harper playing a few shows/festivals in the States before he heads off to Europe. So wish I was going, especially that Red Rocks show in May. Have fun to those that are. Hopefully, maybe, we get a show a little closer to the Midwest upon their return.

Ben just got added to a weekend festival (JJ Grey's Solwater Revival) that starts next Friday. Ben and JJ on the same stage? It would be incredible if they did a song together.

Nice. I’m not familiar with who JJ Grey is, but I’ll check him out. I do like when Ben shares the stage with another JJ(Jack Johnson) though. Have fun.

If you like Ben, I think you will like JJ Grey and Mofro too.

Yeah, I listened to a few songs yesterday, some live version of Lochloosa that I liked. I’ll delve more. Thanks

LukinFan · March 2022

Hi! said:

LukinFan said:

Hi! said:

LukinFan said:

Hi! said:

Harper playing a few shows/festivals in the States before he heads off to Europe. So wish I was going, especially that Red Rocks show in May. Have fun to those that are. Hopefully, maybe, we get a show a little closer to the Midwest upon their return.

Ben just got added to a weekend festival (JJ Grey's Solwater Revival) that starts next Friday. Ben and JJ on the same stage? It would be incredible if they did a song together.

Nice. I’m not familiar with who JJ Grey is, but I’ll check him out. I do like when Ben shares the stage with another JJ(Jack Johnson) though. Have fun.

If you like Ben, I think you will like JJ Grey and Mofro too.

Yeah, I listened to a few songs yesterday, some live version of Lochloosa that I liked. I’ll delve more. Thanks

Lochloosa is definitely a fan favorite. Check out Brighter Days too. If you can find live versions, that's the way to go.

F Me In The Brain · March 2022

LukinFan said:

F Me In The Brain said:

mfc2006 said:

@LukinFan

Did you ever find White Lies for Dark Times on vinyl?

It is on DiscOgs....
Such an amazing record.

It really is, but it's too pricey on Discogs, at least the last time I looked it was. I'm hoping he re-issues it at some point. I'd love his live album with the R7 on vinyl too, but I think it's only on CD.

They just sent me this notification
https://www.discogs.com/release/2852245-Ben-Harper-And-Relentless7-White-Lies-For-Dark-Times

LukinFan · March 2022

F Me In The Brain said:

LukinFan said:

F Me In The Brain said:

mfc2006 said:

@LukinFan

Did you ever find White Lies for Dark Times on vinyl?

It is on DiscOgs....
Such an amazing record.

It really is, but it's too pricey on Discogs, at least the last time I looked it was. I'm hoping he re-issues it at some point. I'd love his live album with the R7 on vinyl too, but I think it's only on CD.

They just sent me this notification
https://www.discogs.com/release/2852245-Ben-Harper-And-Relentless7-White-Lies-For-Dark-Times

That’s the one I’ve been watching. Great album.

LukinFan · March 2022

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LukinFan · March 2022

Last Friday night I was lucky enough to see Ben solo. He opened for JJ Grey & Mofro in St Augustine, FL. He was a last minute addition after another band pulled out (win for me). Ben was incredible. I hadn’t seen him since 2016, and that was with the Innocent Criminals. He only played for about an hour but he got through a good amount of songs, told some stories, and even played a NEW song “off his upcoming album”! Yea that’s right…a new Ben Harper album!

And then I spotted Ben side stage watching Mofro at one point later on in the night. Both performances were incredible. The only thing that could had made it better was if PJ was playing too.

Hi! · March 2022

LukinFan said:

Last Friday night I was lucky enough to see Ben solo. He opened for JJ Grey & Mofro in St Augustine, FL. He was a last minute addition after another band pulled out (win for me). Ben was incredible. I hadn’t seen him since 2016, and that was with the Innocent Criminals. He only played for about an hour but he got through a good amount of songs, told some stories, and even played a NEW song “off his upcoming album”! Yea that’s right…a new Ben Harper album!

And then I spotted Ben side stage watching Mofro at one point later on in the night. Both performances were incredible. The only thing that could had made it better was if PJ was playing too.

Hell yes!!! Thank you so so much for the update! I’ve been trying to find the setlist or a video and haven’t been able find anything. Sounds like an awesome show! Thanks again, I’m pumped about this.

LukinFan · March 2022

Hi! said:

LukinFan said:

Last Friday night I was lucky enough to see Ben solo. He opened for JJ Grey & Mofro in St Augustine, FL. He was a last minute addition after another band pulled out (win for me). Ben was incredible. I hadn’t seen him since 2016, and that was with the Innocent Criminals. He only played for about an hour but he got through a good amount of songs, told some stories, and even played a NEW song “off his upcoming album”! Yea that’s right…a new Ben Harper album!

And then I spotted Ben side stage watching Mofro at one point later on in the night. Both performances were incredible. The only thing that could had made it better was if PJ was playing too.

Hell yes!!! Thank you so so much for the update! I’ve been trying to find the setlist or a video and haven’t been able find anything. Sounds like an awesome show! Thanks again, I’m pumped about this.

Yea, I was hoping someone would had update the set list by now.

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