**Official Jack Johnson Appreciation Thread**

[whygohome?]

I agree that he sings and dances way too much but I have a sneaking suspicion he does that at jacks request. Jacks shows aren't exactly packed with energy and I see Jack as the self concious anti-showman that needs someone like zach to entertain the audience while he focuses on the music. He does have a good voice and is a cool guy but he can become annoying. He could at least change up the harmonies he sings

[pats4life2003]

zach's pretty whack imo

[whygohome?]

Kudos to you for using the word whack twice in one thread

[litskiDMB]

Originally Posted by Prime Minister

He sucks with Jack. He needs to remember he's not the lead man when on stage with JJ. You have no clue.

you're right...you probably have a better vision of how Jack Johnson should sound in concert than Jack Johnson himself!

[bigeyedfish190]

Originally Posted by Prime Minister

I love JJ, but I'm not a fan of his last album. I also hate the douche bag he has playing piano with him. The dude gets up and dances when he's not playing. Not a little casually dance. A, hey look at me wave my arms and clap my hands so you will clap for me dance. He also apparently thinks he's part of a duet because he sings on almost every song now.

JJ's music has been on a decline since this dude joined his band. Fuck that dude. He's probably Butch Taylor's cousin.

/rant

I actually really like what Zack Gill brings to Jack's sound, but the bolded is great.

[joshizzle3]

TOUR DATES ARE OUT!!!!!

http://www.livenation.com/artist/jac...-tw_promo_WALL

Phoenix doesn't get shafted, gets a spot right towards the end of the tour! This is amazing... I love Jack Johnson.
AND it looks like it's general admission!

[Jamima2fl]

...woops! I thought this was a guitar/songwriting for beginners thread. My bad.
(How does a Jack Johnson "Appreciation" thread exist?)

[LastStop@GreySt]

Glad to see the dates out.... Can't see the boys at Citi Field but Jack at MSG on the 14th helps a bit... who else is going?

[thom hudson]

Originally Posted by Jamima2fl

...woops! I thought this was a guitar/songwriting for beginners thread. My bad.
(How does a Jack Johnson "Appreciation" thread exist?)

Wow...you must be a super advanced musician...I'm surprised you even wasted your time posting in this thread, as you seem way above it.

[Jamima2fl]

Originally Posted by thom hudson

Wow...you must be a super advanced musician...I'm surprised you even wasted your time posting in this thread, as you seem way above it.

I was just having some fun. I do apologize if I offended you.

I wouldn't say I'm super advanced, and it would only take a beginner to notice that any degree of Jack Johnson's musical skill is extremely sub-par. Now there's your comment to make me seem way above it.

I actually liked Brushfire Fairytales but, I never thought it would launch him into headlining major shows (nor should it). It only took a few listens to this album in it's entirety for me to realize his repetitive chords & strum patterns... this became a major nuissance to me & IMO a very obvious flaw for a mainstream musician. I will admit, part of my disdain has been the evolution and success of his career with little improvement on his end as a musician. He gets too much credit (not that he wants it) but, it's just not deserved.

He does write some catchy stuff but, I can only tolerate a song here & there. I'd have trouble listening to his albums in their entirety more than once or twice, let alone the entire catalog.

My initial comment was a playful swipe, this comment is a reaction. I thought I'd share why I said what I said without delving into it too much. I hope that explains it briefly with or w/o merit. In closing... this is an appreciation thread and neither myself nor my initial comment have a place in here. My apologies, no mas bickering.

[hoggdogg]

I'm going to see him in Camden... maybe B-more too. I'm a huge fan but somehow have never managed to see him live- very excited

[LastStop@GreySt]

Originally Posted by hoggdogg

I'm going to see him in Camden... maybe B-more too. I'm a huge fan but somehow have never managed to see him live- very excited

Saw him in Camden in 2008... great time. Glad that he's playing a little closer to Long Island this time. If this album is anything like STTS, then this tour will be awesome!!

[bella770]

YAY Toronto is on the list of stops! Will finally get to see him this summer!

[Swizz2007]

I might go, gonna wait and see how much I like the new album.

[s70rmp]

i've got my tickets for this show

http://www.edenproject.com/sessions/...hnson-info.php

[coolhotwaves]

Love the first three albums...not so much Sleep Through the Static. Just a dull effort overall. Only two or three gems on it. I hope jack puts some effort into his songwriting for the next album. En Concert is good too.

[smokew11]

Originally Posted by hoggdogg

I'm going to see him in Camden... maybe B-more too. I'm a huge fan but somehow have never managed to see him live- very excited

ive never seen him i think im gonna try to catch the camden show. how much do his concerts usually cost?

[cotton#36]

Originally Posted by smokew11

ive never seen him i think im gonna try to catch the camden show. how much do his concerts usually cost?

I wouldnt pay more than 20 bucks to see this show.

[andrewj063]

Heading to Alpine to see him this summer! WOO HOO!

[smokew11]

Originally Posted by cotton#36

I wouldnt pay more than 20 bucks to see this show.

good to know. anyway, anyone know how much these usually cost?

[justink]

everything is GA. wow. what a cluster fuck

[smokew11]

Originally Posted by justink

everything is GA. wow. what a cluster fuck

yeah i saw that. how are they gonna do GA in ampitheaters?

[justink]

Originally Posted by smokew11

yeah i saw that. how are they gonna do GA in ampitheaters?

no fold up chairs. if there's bolted down chairs, first come, first served.

[hoggdogg]

Any word on a presale for the tour???

[justink]

Originally Posted by hoggdogg

Any word on a presale for the tour???

don't need one. it's all GA

[hoggdogg]

Originally Posted by justink

don't need one. it's all GA

ugh.

[justink]

For a venue with mostly seats, this is a good thing. Woodlands might be bad ass with actual seat markers to save a spot. But other venues with fold ups will suck.

[hoggdogg]

Originally Posted by justink

For a venue with mostly seats, this is a good thing. Woodlands might be bad ass with actual seat markers to save a spot. But other venues with fold ups will suck.

Guess that just means I have to get there early... oh well.

[rnieves]

Are we sure about the all-GA thing? There's a seating chart for the Merriweather show on the 9:30 club website (they're owned by the same people) and it shoulds a GA pit then regular reserved sections and the lawn. Says $55 for pavilion and $35 for lawn.

[justink]

Originally Posted by rnieves

Are we sure about the all-GA thing? There's a seating chart for the Merriweather show on the 9:30 club website (they're owned by the same people) and it shoulds a GA pit then regular reserved sections and the lawn. Says $55 for pavilion and $35 for lawn.

Merriweather doesn't have removable seats, like most venues. of course you'll pay more to be closer and have a seat as opposed to lawn. so, the pricing will be relevant, but it doesn't necessarily mean that seats will be reserved. from the looks of it, everything will be GA. you CAN have GA with seats, i actually prefer that.