For those who don’t know who this lovely fellow is… His name is Jack. Jack Johnson. He has accompanied me to the beach for years and years, and on a typical Vancouver day (not sunny…) he makes it feel like there’s sunshine all around. (Maybe it’s because he’s from Oahu…) On Friday I went to see his concert and I loved it. He is such a genuine guy. He came on stage with a plain 100% cotton t-shirt, jeans, and sandals. His pianist wasn’t even wearing shoes!! So laid back.
But something that I wanted to mention in my blog is how he marketed his ideals and morals. While the crowd was doing the “wave” in anticipation for Jack’s opening song, there were messages on the front screen thanking everyone who biked, carpooled or took transit. He wants to make a difference and improve the community, everywhere he goes. He knows he can make a difference, or at least try. He supports and invests in non-profit, environmentally concerned societies, has incentives to reduce our carbon footprint, and has recorded two albums with solar power. Some reviews I’ve read are ragging on Jack’s concert being sleepy and mellow. Hello reviewers… That’s his music. If you were expecting something else, you probably shouldn’t have come. All in all, I had such an amazing time and I love Jack even more than I did before.
Also, the first opening act, Zee Avi was also really great! You should check her out if you like Jack’s mellow and easy-listening music. She’s a tiny little thing, but has such a chill voice.
Thanks for reading!
T