The band ripped into a great version a Smile which I believe they had just learned that day as Glen referenced "his boss making the band learn a new song today" in his opening set and Ed had to guide them through parts of the song while they played. but after hearing Ed speak about Sean's passing due to complications from Covid (Sean had received the gift of a lung transplant years ago) it was a stark reminder of what we've been through, and continue to battle, the past 2 years. Lots of highlights but the most powerful moment of the evening for me was Eddie's tribute to the passing of Sean Sullivan. What a special evening in a special theatre in a town that is so special to Eddie. Ed said something about this summer at the end of the show, so we'll see. RITFW (after Lukin!) was a great way to end the night and the finish to Porch was electric and reminded me how excited I am to see PJ soon. It was an expensive ticket, but getting to see them in a smaller venue was worth it. Maybe there's less expectation, especially since the album doesn't come out tomorrow so the Earthlings songs are mostly unknown.
I think that spirit and maybe lack of pressure made for a looser show than most PJ shows I've seen. Chad Smith is a ham and tosses more sticks into the crowd than I've ever seen. The band was having a blast and Andrew is great on the guitar as has been mentioned from prior shows. Was odd when Josh didn't come out at the beginning but Ed addressed that soon enough and discussed his own bout with Covid at two points during the evening - said when his life flashes before his eyes at such moments of peril, there are lots of memories of Chicago. Falling Slowly after their guitar duel to end Society was a highlight. He's a genuine guy and I've been lucky to see him with the Frames, Swell Season, and solo. His chemistry with Ed is warm and amazing. And getting to have Glen open up the shows like he did for the Chicago Theater Ukulele Songs shows in 2011 was great. Fond memories of his first solo shows at this venue back in 2008 at the end of the Into the Wild tour. Love the Auditorium Theater and so grateful Ed loves to play the city where I live. Falling Slowly-(Hansard, Irglová) w/Glen Hansard) (Talks about covid and his concerns, happy he was vaccinated.)ġ9.
(Tells a story about seeing The Who in Rosemont and writing the logo in snow) I’ll Be Waiting-(Vedder, Hansard)-from the Flag Day sound track ġ4.
Josh Klinghoffer: Guitars, Keys, bg vocalsĠ2. Intro Music: On My Way-from the album Earthling
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