This summer is quickly becoming the season of live music for Kyle and me. A couple weekends ago we experienced a "Prairie Home Companion" at the Santa Barbara Bowl, which was a dream of Kyle's. Most recently, however, I was able to accomplish one of my goals; seeing Jack Johnson and friends perform live! The show was a magical blend of groovy tunes from Jack, soulful lyrics from Paula Fuga, funky musical additions from Zach Gill, a steady beat from Adam Topol, and a surprising break out rap session from the base player Merlo. The crowd, made up of a few kids, lots of teeny-boppers and college students, and some mature professionals, was a fascinating dynamic to behold. As we sat and enjoyed the opening acts in the stadium at UCSB, our blankets and bodies were frequently trampled upon by eager and rather disrespectful youth in search of close proximity to the performance. Random standing masses and lines formed around the seated fans, causing a bit of a conflict. Through it all, I realized that I have definitely grown up! Gone are the days of concert aggression for me. Thankfully, as Jack eventually took the stage and everyone stood up, the pushy forward movement subsided into a sea of happy sing alongers and swayers. Another unforgetable night for us. Hurray for Jack Johnson!
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