BEN HARPER TOUR/ALBUM

this tour will be rife with popped collars

Ha, I first saw him 10 years ago at Roseland in NYC and the equivalent of the pop collaredness was there. Sometimes you just have to put up with it. Kinda of like guys who use song and group names in their IDs...

This will be a sweet tour.

I've been waiting for a long time for a show like this from Ben.

Ben Harper's fanbase wreaks of custy

for sure

YEAH , say whatever you want about collars and custys but ben fuckin rips one of the best guys playing right now , with a tight band to boot , "both sides of the gun " one of the best albums in the last couple years , and his live shows are always hot!
i could'nt give a shit if the justin timberlake fan club in its entirety went to evry one of his shows , not going to stop me from groovin to one of the grooviest dudes out there! he is just blowin away all those frilly jammy dudes on the scene! sorry if that upsets anybody but u just can't fuck with this band.

"rife w/ popped collars" that is hilarious. it's mainly funny b/c it is so true.

i'm not a huge harper fan but i almost killed someone for calling him christian rock.

I will never forget 1997 mt. aire fest when he was just some guy walking around playing campfire style. Don't knock someone for success. His roots are here.

if you need any proof that Ben can rip it, check out either the recordings of Superjam from Bonnaroo, or the version of Dazed and Confused that he and John Paul Jones busted during Ben's festival set.

Ben Harper is a force to be reckoned with. I think he will shine in an atmosphere like this.

I can also see this as a great opportunity to record something along the likes of Live from Mars v2.0

His voice is maturing with age. Looking forward to the new album. Anyone who can touch on virtually any and every genre of music in his work and do something original to it deserves props. A wide range of people wouldn't even know what a Weissenborn is if it weren't for Ben Harper. Lookin forward again to seeing him again at Voodoo Fest. Kudos

Ben ROCKS! with that said I will be listening to those shows and not going. Its true about the popped collars and I just cant go to another show with kids calling each other to say they are there, or where on the floor they are. I went through that last time Jack and ALO came through - I learned my lesson...

who gives a shit about his the crowd, ben harper is an incredible musician with much diversity in his music. he hasnt put out one bad album, has meaningful lyrics and puts on a great show. i mostly like attending jam band shows too, but just because an artist or band isnt "scene" enough, doesnt mean theyre not talented and i wont go to there show. comments like the first few piss me off

I never justify a reason to not see a band based on its fanbase.

maybe I'll try out AXE's new bow chicka wow now scent if I attend

I hear you crystalcafe, but you know.

phish tour kids ruined my experience more than once.

I had never seen such a bunch of spoiled and selfish bunch of trashy trust fund wookies in all my life.
made my phish shows a bit more of a hassle.. even tho, like you say, I was there for PHISH not the crowd, but dealing with the crowd aspects is part of the show experience.
we can only hope no one gets on our nerves :)

you'll find more republicans at a widespread show then a ben harper show anyday. i generally cant stand republicans, but i still go to see panic

Some shows would be great if it weren't for the fans. PEATON, your comment made me laugh my ass off.

MILESGONE, funny you mention that trustfud thing becasue I know this one kid who is a total hippy and his dad is one of the head teachers at a local medical school so this dude just does what he wants like an asshole.

"...But, he's a mate. So whaddya gonna do?" Tommy from Trainspotting.

Why let others attitudes and behavior determine what you want to enjoy? Just close your eyes, listen to the music and dance your ass off! I saw Ben in Bend,OR, and it was an amazing show. Besides its YOUR attitude that determines YOUR enjoyment. Even at Coventry I managed to have a blast!

If I avoided concerts because of young (and admittedly annoying) kids I'd never get to see Ben, Umphrey's, Bisco, STS9, etc. Suck it up and support your musicians. Plus, kids = money = more touring.