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Fan Letters & Reviews April 2008 CONCERT REVIEWS: March 28, 2008 at Music Box Theater in Atlantic City, NJ I saw Jackson Browne in Atlantic City last Friday, March 28th. It was one of the best concerts I have ever seen. When my friend gave me the album 'For Everyman' five years ago, I proceeded to fall in love with all of the older albums. They all blew me away. I never in a million years thought that I would be able to hear these songs that spoke so close to my heart, that were written so many years ago, live at a one man show in a small venue. Life is good. Submitted by: ruff_melanie@aclink.org (Melanie R.) CONCERT REVIEWS: March 24, 2008 at North Charleston Performing Arts Center in Charleston, SC Jackson in charleston 3-24-08 Barricades of heaven For a dancer These days Late sky Prentender Rosie Never stop Lived balance Drums of war Set 2 Everyman I'm the cat Rock me on the water Jamica Sky blue New song m Naked ride home Fountaian of sorrow Shape of a heart Running on empty Mystery companion Take it easy Great show!! Thank you Jackson For taking the trouble! Submitted by: rustybevis@yahoo.com CONCERT REVIEW: March 29, 2008 at Foxwoods Casino in Mashantucket, CT Here is another concert review. March 29, 2008 at Foxwoods Casino in Mashantucket, CT: www.courant.com Submitted by: russ@jrp-graphics.com (Russ Paris, your webmaster) GENERAL FAN COMMENTS: dear jackson fans, I think my stunning mystery companion on solo acoustic vol. 2 was recorded in the hague, the netherlands, november 24, 2004. I hear myself shouting walking slow, in the introduction. In the press release it doesn't say the album was partly recorded in the Netherlands. Maybe the country's to small, but we've got big fans overhere. greetings, Submitted by: luna@bleijerveld.net (Bart B.) CONCERT REVIEW: April 3, 2008 at Merrill Auditorium at City Hall in Portland, ME I know I like looking at previous set lists before shows, so here's from JB's fantastic gig off 295 in Portland, Maine. Barricades of Heaven These Days Fountain of Sorrow Black and White - False Start The Pretender Never Stop Looking Into You For a Dancer Looking East I'm Alive Redneck Friend Set break For Everyman Somebody's Baby Black and White New song (something about friends and lovers) Rosie Nothing but Time Free bird intro - Adam's Song Doctor My Eyes Naked Ride Home New song In the Shape of a Heart Sleep's Dark and Silent Gate Running on Empty Enc Lives in the Balance I am a Patriot Submitted by: jmunro@stjohnsprep.org CONCERT REVIEW: April 3, 2008 at Merrill Auditorium at City Hall in Portland, ME Good show last night at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, ME 7:40 pm Barricades of Heaven These Days Fountain of Sorrow Black and White (aborted) The Pretender Never Stop Looking Into You For A Dancer Looking East I'm Alive Redneck Friend Intermission For Everyman Somebody's Baby Black and White NEW: (fragment: "take you out of town") Rosie Nothing But Time Song For Adam Doctor My Eyes The Naked Ride Home NEW: (fragment: "time on my side") In the Shape of a Heart Sleep's Dark And Silent Gate Running on Empty Encore Lives in the Balance I am a Patriot 10:35 p.m. Submitted by: tim.beidel@gmail.com (Tim B., Cape Elizabeth, Maine) GENERAL FAN COMMENTS: Thirty-eight years ago, I sat in the audience at the foot of the Troubadour stage and fell in love with Jackson Browne's acoustics and lyrics. At the time, he was the opening act for Linda Ronstadt, I believe. It was before his "Saturate" album came out, so I was a senior in high school, and just 17 years old. He captivated me that night, with his guitar and his piano playing, and his songs filled with pain and poetry. I have been a fan ever since. I have sat in the audience's darkness so many, many times over the years as my life has progressed; sometimes with friends, sometimes with lovers, and for nearly 20 years, one particular lover/friend who was also my husband. Kenny's dead now; but the last birthday present he gave me was a pair of tickets to the Shoreline Amphitheatre to see Jackson play his "Naked Ride Home" songs. We didn't stay for the whole show that night; Ken was pretty weak from the cancer treatments and complications from his heart transplant he would die of just 3 months later. But my children and I carry on alone. I missed the Solo Acoustic pt. 1 tour completely until it was all over. It's kind of hard cause we live in the foothills of the Sierras, so everything's a drive: Bay area is a minimum of 3 hours, Sacramento is two, Tahoe is four or five, depending on the season and conditions. But I continue to buy tickets, and I bring my children now. In fact, my son and I will be in the audience in Stockton for Solo Acoustic Pt. 2. Which brings me to my current problem. Now folks, you can do the math, can't you? I started at 17 over 38 years ago . . . yeah, this old broad is 54, going on 55 and still chasing after this one particular dream. . . You see, back in my younger years I dreamed of meeting the great poet-musician. In fact, in 1980, dreamed up a great pretext. I was a full time teacher and a part-time stained glass artist, and I designed and constructed a stained glass piece as a gift for Jackson that looked like the "Running On Empty" cover art with an outline of Jackson and his guitar superimposed in front. The brilliant idea was to bring it to his "Hold Out" concert at the LA Forum and give it to him during it. Unfortunately, this was just a couple of months after John Lennon's murder, and stepped-up security and the artist's paranoia robbed me of any chance to meet him because they wouldn't let him acknowledge fan "gifts." I was forced to just set the piece on the stage and walk away. Other than hearing from our limo driver later that night that the piece was set up on a chair for everyone backstage to see, I've never found out what happened to it. For the last twenty-eight years I've wondered, does he like it? Does it hang in his house? After all these years, is it stuck in some box of his "past lives" gathering dust like he mentions in his song "Mystery Companion?" If it is, I d really like it back. I worked for months on that piece; it was an original design, and I can't stand the idea of it gathering dust in some box in someone s storage somewhere. How do I go about finding out where it is? (If it still exists?) And liberating it, if it's in some box of "past lives." I don't want to be an "Indian" giver, but if he's not enjoying it for the art and the gift it was intended to be, this is one old lady who would like it gracing her workshop for her golden years - I'm in the process of retiring from my teaching career and restarting my glass career. Once my children graduate from high school and get started on their own, I'll be moving even farther North, out of California and beyond where Jackson usually performs, so this memento will be even more important to me then. Anyone who can help me, I'd love to hear from you. My e-mail is lllyd@sbcglobal.net Submitted by: lllyd@sbcglobal.net CONCERT REVIEW: April 4, 2008 at Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence, RI Went to the 4/4 show at Providence Performing Arts Center on a cold rainy New England night. I first saw JB at Garden State Art center in '77 on the Running on Empty tour and have seen him several times since. By far, this is the best I've seen him and enjoyed myself thoroughly. Show started about 15 minutes late and he ended just before 11:00 pm. Sorry don't have the set list, but started off w/Barricades of Heaven. Had never heard Rosie, Birds of St Marks or Something Fine in concert before, so these were special for me. Wished he did For A Dancer or Late for the Sky, but you get what you get, and you don't get upset is my motto. One downside (pay attention future audiences): We all know the songs. Let the guy play. It was like a shouting match sometimes with the requests. Also, do we need to clap at the beginning of every song once we recognize it and after the break from the chorus or at every interlude. Can honestly say it would be difficult to take a recording from this show as the crowd continuously yelled randomly throughout most of the songs of the night. Vocals, guitar playing and dialogue were all great. Particularly liked "Nothing but Time" with guitar tuner Manny Alvarez. Seemed appropriate song to play having just played the night before in Portland Maine. New album coming out in the fall supposedly. An awesome night all around. Submitted by: jeanne.mccloskey@comcast.net CONCERT REVIEW: April 4, 2008 at Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence, RI I have seen Jackson many times through the years - the first time on his 25th Birthday at the Ultra Sonic Sound Studios in Hempstead NY in 1973 - but I've never heard him in such good voice, and in clearly such a good state of mind as last night at the solo show in Providence. His voice is in terrific shape, his guitar and keyboards were sharp and his humor and humanity has never before been so evident. Cheers. Submitted by: adross@meetingsinmedicine.com (Aimee R., New York City) CONCERT REVIEW: April 4, 2008 at Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence, RI PHENOMENAL......the only possible one word review of Jackson Browne's show at the PPAC in Providence, RI last night. I have been mezmerized by JB's music since I was a teenager. Over 20 years of attending his shows has only served to feed my addiction. The solo acoustic venue is one that shows his tremendous talent. Only an extremely gifted musician and lyrical poet can pull off this type of show and receive rave reviews. The show allowed for an intimate connection with the fans, and JB was conversational and humorous. His playing of many requests shows his appreciation for the audience too. A couple of small errs made it all the more loveable......after all, he's only human too. The songs played were all great choices. JB went way back, playing several songs from early in his career. His voice was fantastic, true and clear; and his guitar playing enviable. I have to admit that I was surprised to see some younger folks in attendance. I spoke with a few of them and was pleased to hear that they had the mind to appreciate Jackson's music, lyrics, and talent. Refreshing in light of some of the noise hitting today's airways. Now if only I could inflict permanent laryngitis on person sitting behind me who so rudely wailed off key through much of the evening.......... Thanks to Jackson for a great evening of wonderful music that speaks to the heart. Can't wait for the new release in the fall! Here's the set list: 1ST SET Barricades of Heaven Sky Blue and Black Birds of St. Mark's I'm Alive Looking Into You Looking East Fountain of Sorrow New Song "In My Mind....." Linda Paloma 2ND SET For Everyone Bright Baby Blues I'm The Cat Here Come Those Tears (huge surprise and very well done) Somebody's Baby Something Fine These Days Rosie Nothing But Time The Pretender Our Lady of the Well Take It Easy Running on Empty I Am A Patriot Submitted by: kcourtemanche@yahoo.com CONCERT REVIEWS: Here are some more concert reviews. April 1, 2008 at Calvin Theatre in North Hampton, MA (with PHOTOS!): blog.masslive.com/hiddentrack/2008/04/jackson_browne_plays_the_calvi.html April 1, 2008 at Calvin Theatre in North Hampton, MA: www.masslive.com/entertainment/republican/index.ssf?/base/entertainment-0/1207207353200810.xml&coll=1 April 3, 2008 at Merrill Auditorium at City Hall in Portland, ME: news.mainetoday.com/updates/024837.html April 4, 2008 at Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence, RI: www.projo.com/music/content/JACKSONREV_04-05-08_T99LKIO_v6.3b88298.html Submitted by: russ@jrp-graphics.com (Russ Paris, your webmaster) GENERAL FAN COMMENTS: this is susan from newport ri. and guess what ?? not only did i met Mr. Clyde Jackson Browne in person as i predicted before he was 60 , i met him TWICE. the first time i just happened to be in the right place at the right time. it was about 410 p.m. and i had found out the jb was at the Biltmore in prov. but he has a florida plate on his large tour bus, which threw me off, but when i saw it at the ppac about l30 i thought oh boy, that's him. and i'm kinda waiting around for him to show up but he doesn't so i hang out at the beautiful prov place mall which is nearby for a few hours. well about 330 p.m. i meet up with my so-called boyfriend jamie who lives in prov. and who i had bought a single seat for so he could go to the concert. anyway jamie drives me in his white van toward the ppac and he's listening to talk radio and deciding where to park. so i get out of the van and start walking toward the ppac. well i see two men by the stage door in the back and i say is jackson here and they just say no. well a few mins later four or five very nice people are there with gifts and stuff to autograph. the men say we don't know if he's going to do autographs. i'm thinking oh wow i guess jb is really gonn be here. i am not nervous at all believe it or not. well a few mins later a silver car drives up with this man in the back with a gray beard and kind big eyes looking at us. and i think he looks he kinda looks like billy joel (who is my former favoriet rock star but havent met yet but did meet his daughter alexa in newport a couple years ago but that's another story) anyway so it is very ironic to me that the very first thing that i ever say to jackson browne when he gets out of his car and walks toward us is "you look like billy joel" so he walks toward us, i am the first to greet him i just put out my hand and say "hi jackson' he gives me a nice handshake and doesn't say anything i don't think. then he moves onto the other fans and i take pics of him with my handy disposable camera. they are giving him gifts, taking pics of him with their arm around him with their digital cameras and saying "we love you jackson" well, i just wanted to shake his hand and said, hi, right, i mean this guy is a total stranger to me as i certainly am to him. but i will say i was a little shocked at how old he looked. i mean i know he's almost 60, but the gray beard makes him look like 65 or 70. i mean he looked like my grandfather, anyway it was him, and i met him and i was very happy . then i said as he was leaving "i'm in the front row you better play what i like" ha ha. that was kinda rude i guess and he didn't say anything, but as it turned out i was NOT in front row the or chestra pi t is 3 0r four rows ahead of me, so i was like in the fourth row and i was right in front of his key board which is also what i predicted. anyway the concert was excellent as usual. i am very happy someone else on here did the set list, which i will copy down (or get a printout for my scrapbook) i decided to just sit back and relax and enjoy the concert which i did very much of course, and let the man sing whatever he felt like. and i like 95% of everything he's ever done so of course i liked it all, except it was pretty funny that one song of his i don't especially like "nothing but time" he did with a cute roadie guy "manny" accompanying him on guitar, but it was still good. and he did rosie, which is o.k. anyway the concert got over at ll. and i wanted to give jackson my dad's newport ri picture book plus an article about the upoming newport ri sunset music series that they are just booking now, cause i would LOVE for jb to play there, if not this year then i hope next year, i also had a couple of postcards with a picture of me my dad took when i was 10 in the childrens museum and a mansion with my cell phone number on the back. well i waited til 1230 for jackson to come out after the concert, and he was doing autographs, too, but i just handed the newport book and other stuff tucked inside directly to mr. browne and said, jackson there's a sunset music festival in newport, you should play there, you should check into it. he didn't say anything but took the book and then i guess gave it to the guy with him. well, that was it, missions accomplished, i met jb, shook his hand, got pics of him which i might be able to scan onto this webiste if either my bro or bro in law has a pic scanner, and i even possibly booked jb for his next gig/ ha ha hawhat more could i possibly want?? and i even gave jackson browne my cell phone number so i guess i will wait til the end of eternity if i have to waiting for mr. browne to call me and ask me for a date ha ha anyway, i do have a back-up plan i do have a boyfriend jamie that i have been seeing now for over 2 years, so if things don't work out with jackson maybe i will have to marry him instead.. we'll see..... to be continued......i hope....... Submitted by: johnhopf@verizon.net GENERAL FAN COMMENTS: Russ, Thanks for the great site. I enjoy the reviews and comments and feel a connection to other Jackson Browne fans. I have been aboard since the day I first heard Doctor My Eyes on the radio back in 71 or 72. Release dates say it should be 72. My memory tells me it was 71, but I'm not to sure about the memory thing anymore. I was lucky enough to catch the show in Newport News, Virginia on March 26 TH and again in Wallingford, Connecticut April 6 TH. I traveled over 1000 miles, spent about $800, and had to take three days off from work. I just wish I was in Reading tonight to catch the last show before he heads home to California. It's hard to express how much Jackson touches the souls of his true fans. I only hope he realizes how much these people love him. I think he does. I feel so lucky to have seen two shows. However, it has left me feeling a little like a junkie longing for more of the real thing, not the CD version. There is that old saying " time flies when your having a fun". Jackson Browne turns hours into minutes. Submitted by: mase4t4@aol.com (Mike M, NJ) CONCERT REVIEW: April 6, 2008 at Chevrolet Theatre in Wallingford, CT I saw Jackson at The Chevrolet Theatre in Wallingford, Ct. on 4/06/08. A nice theater hall that holds about 4500 people. He came out promptly at 7:30 p.m. He seemed to enjoy the crowd and advised after much shouting out for songs that there is a certain art to calling out his songs. Towards the end of the show he acknowledged some flowers and realized there were also brownies in the bag. He said he would give them to a crew member Dennis, whose birthday it was. Jackson called him out onto the stage, at which point the audience started to sing "Happy Birthday", after which Jackson said thank you, that was sweet. Set List from my memory of a show that had a fantastic setlist. Songs might be in a little different order. Barricades of Heaven The Fuse (attempted) Doctor My Eyes These Days Free Bird (a few lines) For Everyman Fountain of Sorrow Never Stop Casino Nation Before The Deluge The Late Show Ready or Not (w/o last verse) Intermission (15-20 minutes) Somebody's Baby Sky Blue and Black Your Bright Baby Blues New Song (a favorite of his, a song about love) I'm The Cat Rock Me On The Water The Pretender For A Dancer I Am A Patriot Lives In The Balance Love Needs A Heart Running On Empty Encore Mohammad's Radio The Load-Out/Stay He mentioned there should be a cover band for Warren Zevon, and if there were he would like to be in it. He had promised to play "Stay", but it would have to be at the end of the show, because it was his response to audiences who wanted him back out for encores. His voice is still as good as ever, and as many times as I have seen him, this ranks as one of his best shows I have ever seen. He thanked the audience and said he hoped he played as many of the songs that people had come to hear. I saw him at the Patriot Theater, N.J. during his last solo tour. I didn't think he could top that performance, but I am sitting here in amazement as I type this. Russ thanks for this great site that allows Jackson's fans to stay connected to the music and the performer. Submitted by: petegolf99@nyc.rr.com CONCERT REVIEW: April 7, 2008 at Sovereign Performing Arts Center in Reading, PA Hi Russ - Another incredible evening with Jackson Browne last night in Reading, PA! My brother and I made the trip from the Philly area and got primed with some other JB fans at the Ugly Oyster Tavern, which is as authentic an Irish bar that you will ever see - the Guinesses were poured just right! We walked the two blocks to the Sovereign Performing Arts Center which is another gem of a theater that Jackson seems to find. We had seats in the first row in the balcony, perfect seats to call out the occasional request. Jackson came out on stage as soon as the house lights went down and started with Barricades of Heaven. Soon after that, someone called for For America, in which he replied that "nobody ever calls for that one." Other than one stumble with the lyrics, he did a great rendition on guitar. His voice seem to really get warmed up with a moving performance of Looking East. I took the opportunity to yell for Farther On and after he acknowledged it by saying "I'll play that one a little farther on", he moved over to the keyboard and nailed it. Other highlights (maybe somebody can provide the set list) included - Fountain of Sorrow, Shape of a Heart, For a Dancer, Jamaica Say You Will, Too Many Angels, Lives in the Balance, Your Bright Baby Blues, Birds of St. Marks, The Pretender, For Everyman and Rosie. Now for the big surprise of the evening... Jackson strolled over to the keyboard and belted out the first line - "Everyone I've ever known has wished me well..." That's right - The Late Show! Are you kidding me?!? Checking set lists on your site for the past 8 years, I think I have seen that song just once (I think in Japan) so it was the song of the evening for me. He even simulated the door slams at the end of the song! He finished up with Take it Easy and Running On Empty which had the audience begging for more. Jackson obliged by coming back out, sitting at the keyboard and playing the Load Out into Stay. By this time the crowd had rushed the stage with cell phone cameras in hand and singing along. Great way to end the show! Word was out that Jackson was staying at the Wyndam Hotel just down the street so we headed over there and joined a big crowd of Jackson fans for a couple of post concert brews. There was a piano just outside the bar in the lobby and some young guy started playing amazing renditions of Jackson's songs. The folks in the bar spilled into the lobby and before you knew it there was an all out Jackson Browne sing-along going on around the piano. What a fun way to end another magical evening with Jackson Browne! "Go out and make a joyful sound!" Submitted by: tburgoyne@verizon.net (Tom) CONCERT REVIEW: April 7, 2008 at Sovereign Performing Arts Center in Reading, PA Here is another concert review. April 7, 2008 at Sovereign PAC in Reading, PA: www.readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=87298 Submitted by: russ@jrp-graphics.com (Russ Paris, your webmaster) CONCERT REVIEW: April 7, 2008 at Sovereign Performing Arts Center in Reading, PA Last night on my way home from the Reading, Pa concert I was trying to count how many times I had seen jackson. I got up to 25 and I can say Reading was the most fun I have ever had at one of his events. Let's get the set list done first before I explain. One for me--One for you Concert 1st Set 1) Barricades of Heaven 2) These Days 3) For America ---1st time live for me 4) Farther On---Best Vocal of the night 5) Bright Baby Blues 6) Too Many Angels 7) Jamaica Say You Will 8) In the Shape of a Heart 9) Looking East 10) Birds of St Mark------after being begged by one guy in the upper deck 2nd Set 11) Fountain of Sorrow--2nd Best Vocal---Best piano 12) I'm Alive 13) Stunning Mystery Companion 14) Rosie--most requested 15) The Pretender 16) New Song--no title 17) For a Dancer--great Vocal 18) The Late Sow---problem with lyrics ---he hummed the ending --it was great 19) For Everyman 20) Lives in the Balance 21) I am a Patriot 22) Running on Empty Encore 23) Take it Easy 24) Full Version of Stay I have always enjoyed his concerts in a small friendly venue and that was exactly what the Sovereign Center was. The audience gave him about 6 six standing ovations (about 10 less then I did) and Jackson thoroughly appreciated the welcome he received. At the end hundreds rushed the stage and joined in a great singalong of Stay. It seemed like no one left and there must have been 100 people just crowded in and having a blast. It just doesn't get better then this. I had thought the best concert I had ever seen was in Trenton about 4 years ago but this one was even more special!!!! Hail Jackson!!! Submitted by: bposner7@comcast.net (Bruce) CONCERT REVIEW: April 6, 2008 at Chevrolet Theatre in Wallingford, CT Jackson Browne Chevrolet Theatre - Wallingford, CT Sunday, April 6, 2008 Barricades of Heaven These Days The Fuse (aborted & claims he'll "work on that one") Doctor My Eyes Ready or Not Before the Deluge Bright Baby Blues I'm the Cat For Everyman Never Stop (the best I've ever heard it done) Casino Nation Fountain of Sorrow Brief Intermission (brownie break & happy birthday audience participation = priceless) Love Needs a Heart The Pretender New Song - we've been calling it... "Hey baby, let's go to Connecticut" ;-) Sleep's Dark & Silent Gate (amazing) Sky Blue & Black The Late Show (a very pleasant surprise) For a Dancer Rock Me on the Water Somebody's Baby Lives in the Balance I Am a Patriot Running on Empty _____________________ Mohammed s Radio The Load-Out/Stay Another stellar acoustic performance by Jackson ~ a night that will stay inside me & for a very long time. Thank you Russ! Submitted by: rosepj@aol.com (Patti R., Easton, CT) CONCERT REVIEW: March 28, 2008 at Music Box Theater in Atlantic City, NJ Here is another concert review. March 28, 2008 at Music Box Theater in Atlantic City, NJ: www.jambase.com/Articles/Story.aspx?storyID=13509 Submitted by: russ@jrp-graphics.com (Russ Paris, your webmaster) GENERAL FAN COMMENTS: We haven't seen Jackson in Austin since he opened for Tom Petty a few years back---And I don't think he's been here on his own since Looking East. What do we have to do? Austin loves you Jackson. Come sing your songs for us--the new ones are even better than the old ones. Submitted by: dmjohnson@bazzirk.com (Donna J.) GENERAL FAN COMMENTS: First, thanks to Russ for allowing us this space to chat about Jackson. I've been visiting this site for many years but have never written in. Someone has probably mentioned this already but hats off to the movie "Walk Hard". Not only is it a terrifically funny spoof of the history of rock n roll but Jackson's cameo at the end is fabulous. If you love rock history & want to laugh, please rent this movie. Stay young at heart and walk hard! Submitted by: tomforgione@aol.com (Tom F., Delray Beach FL) GENERAL FAN COMMENTS: I grew up with Jackson Browne and I love him dearly. To me there is no muscian who comes close to his talent. His voice is so beautiful, his songs so deep and meaningful. I will always love him and wish him continued success forever. I would love to hear him do a duet with Alison Krauss. They both have such beatiful voices the harmony would be heaven to hear. Thank you. Submitted by: mgibbs@controlpointsolutions.com (Mary G. from NJ) CONCERT REVIEW: April 7, 2008 at Sovereign Performing Arts Center in Reading, PA Dear Russ: As always, thanks for providing us with this great venue to post our thoughts.... I must say there was magic in the air--but that does seem to be the case whenever Jackson has played the metro Philadelphia area over the last three decades....He came out and seemed like he was fighting a cold or something...took him a bit to warm up but warm up he did! I can think of only a few shows I have missed since the 1970's and can say that this was one of the best I have seen. He talked about visiting the Martin Guitar Factory in Nazareth PA earlier in the day and made a point in using all three of his Martin guitars. He recounted his story of how the first time he ever saw a line outside for any of his shows was in Philadelphia and joked that he once got in line for one of his own shows. There were a few tears shed during a compelling version of For a Dancer and laughter was interspersed throughout the night. One of the funniest comments of the night came when he was finishing up Rosie and he started laughing as he was singing...he said he was just thinking about the time his mother first figured out what the song was about. The crowd was mostly, ah, middle-aged...though it was great to see some younger fans! Thanks to Bruce for posting the set list and Tom-, ah yes...The Late Show...I have goose bumps recalling it as I type...awesome to hear it...just awesome. Towards the end, Jackson made an interesting comment that was even noted by Pierre Robert on WMMR the next day--something to the effect that people in Ct didn't seem to like guitars that much and "WHAT A DIFFERENCE A CITY MAKES" as he seemed genuinely blown away by our very LOUD and very APPRECIATIVE response. Yes there were cell phones up in the air and people dancing in the aisles and lots of singing along..Walking back to our car...people were laughing and you could just feel the positive vibe all around. This show was another gift from Jackson to his fans. As an aside, when he and David Lindley did the Philadelphia Folk Fest in August 2006--now that was tremendous to see--there was an awful lot of recording gear around onstage so I am wondering if that will ever hit the light of day somewhere--there was some magic happening that afternoon too. Must be something in the cheesesteaks....Thanks again, Russ. Submitted by: tmfuerst@gmail.com Webmaster's Reply: GENERAL FAN COMMENTS: Need tickets I am looking for one very good seat for the concert in Thousand Oaks. I am willing to pay over face value. If you have that extra seat, please call me. 310 922-2408. Submitted by: skybluelaur@aol.com (Laurie) CONCERT REVIEW: April 13, 2008 at Fox Tucson Theatre in Tucson, AZ Set List - Tucson, AZ 4/13/08 Set 1 Barricades of heaven These days The Night Inside Me Love Needs a Heart Doctor My Eyes Sky Blue and Black Rosie Looking East Running on Empty Enough of the Night (began to play "For a Dancer" on piano but said he will play later instead) Somebody's Baby Birds of St. Mark's Set 2 For Everyman Lives in the Balance For a Dancer NEW SONG - Time... Too Many Angels Late for the Sky Your Bright Baby Blues NEW SONG Alive in the World Redneck Friend Drums of War The Pretender Encore Take It Easy Submitted by: radar9002001@yahoo.com CD REVIEW: Solo Acoustic, Vol. 2 HI, i was originally disappointed with the set list for the second solo accoustic cd. how wrong i was!! songs take on a new life with the solo treatments including the most plaintiff versions of sky blue and black and in the shape i've ever heard. my 14 year old daughter nicole sings along on the school run each morning. initially with somebodys baby but the previous two have become her favourites. sadly it seems to irritate her when i find myself explaining the meaning of some of the more complex bits or worse still when i well up at the emotional intensity of re-hearing things i,ve heard for ever and yet somehow they seem new again. its a great album and nearly 60 or not, the voice is better than its ever been. i just hope its coming to the uk. you still do sterling work russ, so a million thank yous Submitted by: a1terrybaker@aol.com (terry b.) Webmaster's Reply: CONCERT REVIEW: April 16, 2008 at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa, CA Here is a setlist from last night's amazing concert in Santa Rosa, CA. The show went from 8PM to past 11, more than three hours! He took a ton of requests. The highlight of the evening for me was when he sat down to play what I assume was going to be These Days. Someone called out "Lawless Avenues," and his response was "no one ever calls for that one." He then got a different guitar and played Lawless Avenues! Here's the setlist, it's not in perfect order, but all the songs are here I believe. All 27 of them! Barricades of Heaven Your Bright Baby Blues For a Dancer Farther On Lawless Avenues The Naked Ride Home Jamaica Say You Will New song New song Redneck Friend Before the Deluge Lives in the Balance I am a Patriot Intermission These Days I'm Alive Late for the Sky Looking into You Sky Blue and Black Rosie Something Fine Fountain of Sorrow Looking East The Pretender Running on Empty Encore: Doctor My Eyes The Load Out Stay Submitted by: brettmcmurdo@berkeley.edu CONCERT REVIEW: April 14, 2008 at Mesa Arts Center/Janet Ikeda Theater in Mesa, AZ The setting of this concert was a very beautiful, very contemporary inside and out arts center. I was told it is 3 years old so it is not like the equally beautiful old theaters others have experienced this tour. It has multiple levels of seating arranged along 3 sides and lovely interwoven acoustic panels that looked like wood. Mr. Browne encouraged us not to be affected by the "formality of the hall". Preshow music was Shawn Colvin, Warren Zevon, Leonard Cohen. My best reconstruction of my notes has the setlist as follows--- Barricades Of Heaven-guitar These Days--guitar Fountain Of Sorrow--piano For A Dancer--piano Looking East--guitar I'm Alive--guitar Birds Of St. Marks--piano I Thought I Was A Child--piano Before The Deluge--piano For Everyman--guitar Ready Or Not--piano The Late Show--piano Running On Empty--guitar (?an acoustic-electric? as it seemed to have a switch and was racked apart from the others) Lives In The Balance--guitar Late For The Sky--piano Doctor My Eyes--piano Looking Into You--piano A new song (the MG car one)--guitar Your Bright Baby Blues--slide guitar The Pretender--piano Take It Easy--guitar My Stunning Mystery Companion--guitar Since some of us enjoy the between song chats almost as much as the music I will add that the most interesting comment to me personally was his encouragement of us to "be here now" during the song/show as opposed to trying to record the moment (which, of course, means this whole site of reviews is ignoring that advice but....) The most graceful recovery of a fluffed vocal was his finding a way to do the sustained "child" ending of I Thought I Was A Child after remarking earlier in the show about Arizona being "a little bit dry". The funniest moment was his trying to begin My Stunning Mystery Companion with "what with all my explanations...". I think it even got him laughing. And the newest experience I had was watching the "load-out" get underway within 15 minutes or so of the show ending---the back curtain came up and a half dozen people scrambled on stage to take it all away. I would like to thank Mr. Browne for putting up with the hardships of touring to bring us his music. Each show is much anticipated and each show brings new gems to add to the string we've grown by listening to his recordings and attending his concerts. Submitted by: Anonymous CONCERT REVIEW: April 17, 2008 at Bob Hope (Fox) Theatre in Stockton, CA Stockton California, April 17, 2008. I can't be presumptuous enough to call this a review; it is just sharing another perfect evening with Jackson Browne. What made it perfect were the imperfections making it a special night, no two the same. Before that though, there is some information that doesn't seem to be making it to concertgoers. There are very few concerts left, but it isn t too late to help. You can see on Jackson's web page he has joined with WHY (World Hunger Year) and is (was) asking concertgoers to bring a can of food to the concert. Unfortunately, I was only about one of ten people who brought a can to the concert. It was sad because they had dozens of empty food cases waiting to be filled. Like I said, it isn't too late, if you didn't know about the program you can still donate. Here is the link to the web site where you can make a donation. www.worldhungeryear.org There are many other artists that have partnered with WHY, like CSN, so check out their web sites. I didn't keep a set list, once you start that you have to be vigilant, and I just wanted to enjoy the evening. Look back at all the other reviews and those were the songs we heard last night. Jackson had several senior moments during "Love Needs a Heart." (I can recognize a senior moment, I have them myself and I'm not even close to turning 60.) When he finished the song, he said, "I don't want you to think I have run out of songs that I know," and launched into a perfect version of "Pretender." It was a great evening, and Jackson pulled a funny on us, but since he asked us (as a group) not to tell anyone I won t be the one to spill. We as fans take so much from Jackson - for example all those fans hanging around to try and get a piece of him when he left the theater, after he played his heart out for 3 hours. So the one time he asks something of me as a fan, I will respect that even though he doesn't expect it. I will say the main reason he didn't want us to say anything is because the song has been requested at every concert, isn't one of his, and he did a great job performing it with his friend Danny. Looking forward to the new album, and hopefully with that another chance to see Jackson as he promotes it. Thanks for the space Russ, great job keeping the site current. Submitted by: johnboy87@sbcglobal.net (jd) April 16, 2008 at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa, CA What a wonderful evening! Jackson was in good form and had as much fun as his audience. I was touched to realize that he is the soundtrack for many moments in my life, but not surprised. Thank you Jackson for playing Santa Rosa and do come back! Submitted by: r_sandler_sigman@hotmail.com CONCERT REVIEW: April 17, 2008 at Bob Hope (Fox) Theatre in Stockton, CA Here is another concert review. (This link was sent in by a half dozen different people.) April 17, 2008 at Bob Hope (Fox) Theatre in Stockton, CA: www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080418/NEWS/80418008 Submitted by: russ@jrp-graphics.com (Russ Paris, your webmaster) CONCERT REVIEW: April 19, 2008 at Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium in Santa Cruz, CA What an amazing concert! I am 17 years old, so it was funny (but not unexpected) that I was one of the youngest people in the whole auditorium! This was the first time I've ever seen him live, but I listen to his music all the time. It was a wonderful night. Here's the setlist: The Barricades of Heaven These Days Alive in the World Farther On (the best song of the night--excellent singing) Looking East For America (worked surprisingly well on just a guitar) Your Bright Baby Blues For A Dancer (spectacular) Don't You Want To Be There INTERMISSION For Everyman Song For Adam Lawyers, Guns, and Money (by Warren Zevon) Mutineer (Warren Zevon) Something Fine New Song (unfinished, something about love) New Song (something about time) Lives in the Balance (sent shivers up my spine--very powerful) I Am A Patriot Drums Of War Before the Deluge Sleep's Dark and Silent Gate (amazing) The Pretender Running On Empty (crowd favorite--singing along, very excited, and it worked very well on a single guitar) ENCORE Take It Easy My Stunning Mystery Companion So that was a great concert. The 4 best songs were Farther On, For A Dancer, Lives in the Balance, and Running On Empty. One thing I noticed about this concert and about the Solo Acoustic CDs is that only about a third of the songs are played on piano. That's unfortunate, because I like his piano songs better. At this concert, 7 of the 25 songs were played on piano: Alive In The World, Farther On, For A Dancer, Mutineer, Before the Deluge, Sleep's Dark and Silent Gate, and The Pretender. There was a long gap at the start of the second set where he only played piano in only one short song (Mutineer) in a stretch of 10 songs. But his guitar playing is great too, of course. I also noticed that he played many songs from the Solo Acoustic CDs (13/25). But these songs are among his best, and it's wonderful to see him play them live. All in all, the concert was excellent, and it was one of the best nights of my life. And I'll never forget it. Submitted by: esh314@gmail.com CONCERT REVIEW: April 19, 2008 at Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium in Santa Cruz, CA An Evening With Jackson Browne (The following review is the sole property of the reviewer, and is registered under Christine's ASCAP membership, 2008 GoshGusMusic. Used here with permission.) Jackson Browne gave us a generous three hour, 25 song set on a balmy evening in Santa Cruz. He was gracious and relaxed, and was in good voice, moving between his keyboard and the twenty-five guitars of various makes and tunings forming a lovely backdrop to frame the stage. My initial reaction was that Jackson's voice has become stronger over the years, and warmer. Although a bit somber in the first half, Jackson was clearly happy to be playing where some family members and "many dear friends have lived" at one time or another. He mentioned that the Civic was a place in which he had performed "dozens and dozens" of times, and was a personal favorite. The audience was a pleasant blend of first and second generation fans. So many happy faces! Jackson stopped playing his keyboard during the intro to his third song to ask us to stop taking flash photographs, as it interfered with his concentration, and made him want to keep his head down. A lady called out, "Then stop being so cute!" Jackson broke up, as did the house, and he responded, whilst stroking a recent beard, "Well, I'm trying my best. It can't be helped that I'm cute." The crowd loved it. The reference came round a couple more times before the night was over. After intermission, Jackson was more playful and energetic. He made references to Santa Cruz being open and progressive, and how comfortable that made him feel. He played a lot of his political material, in part because of the crowds' encouragement, and certainly due to the fact that this is an election year. At one point in the second act, after hitting on two of the aforementioned political criticisms, he asked the house whether he was pushing this area too hard. There were many voices shouting out approval, and lots of applause, so he continued on with four more of that genre. JB also performed a few songs seldom heard in concert, such as Song For Adam with an extra verse. The big treat of the evening was to hear three songs off the forthcoming studio album, which he mentioned would be out in the fall. The first was a sweet love song was not completely cooked, he said. He is working out a bridge and hasn't got the thing nailed, but it contains some harmonic interest I liked. The second was a tune which he said had already been cut. He offered no titie. The third was a searing criticism of the Bush administration and it's failed foreign policy (In My Time). I am laying odds that the latter song will be released well ahead of the election if the album is not ready by then. Other highlights: Someone called out for a song "for Warren." Jackson played Lawyers, Guns and Money on guitar, at one point singing in his best Warren voice, then went over to the piano and played The Mutineer. We were treated to (Little Stephen's) I Am A Patriot, an anthem which has held up well over the years and is still spot on. A voice called out, "Play one for Danny!" Danny Federici, long-time keyboard man for The E Street Band, Bruce Springsteen's former and present support, passed away after a long illness last Thursday. The lady next to me called out for Don't You Want To Be There. Jackson had already started to noodle on a guitar at this point. His head whipped up, and for a few seconds he looked out at the house in our direction ( 5th row, dead center) and froze with a serious expression, as if considering this loss. But then he smiled, with an "I agree that is just the song" expression and got up, put the instrument back in the rack, and sat down at the piano to play the requested song. There was a lot of passion in his voice and hands. He clearly loved playing that song, and one had the feeling that he didn't expect someone to request it. The tune was a fitting tribute to Danny. You could hear the gospel choir in your mind, but the song did not lack for anything in this spare form. The last song Jackson played before he returned for his encore was The Pretender, which has become his standard closer on this tour. Unlike the studio version on the record of the same name, his attitude now, thirty years later, is one of bemusement. We all know the dark humour and irony of this piece, and Jackson played it with the understanding that we are all by now in on the joke. For me, who watched two nights from the Running On Empty tour at the Universal Amphitheater in LA as a high school kid from backstage ( lucky me-my sister was a local radio DJ), I appreciate how far Jackson has come with his stage presence and comfort in performing. Not much left of the shy fellow who hid behind his hair. In fact, the hair is exactly the same as it's always been, but now we can see his eyes and his expressive face. He freely shares his dry wit with the audience. I was nowhere else in my head last night but in this warm, comfortable hall, surrounded by a terrific audience of my peers. The sound was excellent. Clear, well mixed and perfectly modulated. Among us players and singers, there is a universal agreement that the best hall is a box with high ceilings and some wood. The Santa Cruz Civic served Jackson well. The evening was as pure an aural pleasure as one can experience. The Guacamole Fund reception after the concert at a nearby restaurant for a local guy who is running for Assembly, was lovely and lively. Jackson was relaxed, and talked about what fun he's had being out on tour, with only a few more dates to go. He has plans to perform benefits for democratic candidates between now and November. When asked why so much time has elapsed between his last album and the new one, he offered insight about the record business. As of this past January, Jackson has regained sole rights to all his material. The timing of Solo Acoustic Volume 2, released in early March, reflects this change. At the recent ASCAP convention earlier in the month, Jackson discussed with us in that the traditional methods of compensation were inequitable, and that he was looking to provide his band and all those involved in production, from engineers to producers, with a better deal. Since his last studio album, The Naked Ride Home, Jackson has shared credits with all his band-mates on most songs. There ought to be a good tour next year with the band to promote the new album. And yes, I do want to be there! All with*- on guitar. 1*Barricades of Heaven 2*These Days 3*Alive in the World 4 Farther On 5*Looking East 6 Bright Baby Blues 7 For A Dancer 8 Don't you Want To Be There? 9 For Every Man 10 Song For Adam 11*Lawyers, Guns, and Money(Zevon) 12 Mutineer (Zevon) 13.*new song 14 * New song next album....a nice love song 15 ?In My Mind? Time? (new song- next album) 16*Lives in the Balance 17*I am a Patriot 18 Roll out the Drums 19 Guns of war 20 Before the Deluge 21 Sleep's Dark and Silent Night 22 The Pretender 23 Running on Empty Encore: 24 Take It Easy 25*My Stunning Mystery Companion http://MerryMerry.bravejournal.com/ Submitted by: cjarc@earthlink.net CONCERT REVIEW: April 19, 2008 at Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium in Santa Cruz, CA Hi Russ, Thanks for keeping up this great site. I drove over to Bakersfield last night because I had to see JB on this acoustic tour, mainly because of the letters here. I live in San Luis Obispo and was afraid he wouldn't make it around here this time and the Ventura show was sold out. Anyway, the Fox Theater is an old restored art deco type, similar to the Fremont in San Luis and the casino theater on Catalina. Beautiful place and great acoustics. It's in the middle of a very barren downtown. I guess all the business in this town has gone out to the freeway. I don't have complete set list but he opened with Barricades. He didn't play any political songs, maybe because of the territory (played a Merle Haggard song at one point). He did a great "rehab" version of Cocaine and incredible versions of The Late Show and Late for the Sky. Everything else was pretty similar to what's already been listed for this tour. He seemed a bit burnt out on the whole "request" thing, saying at one point he almost wanted to say no sometimes. Nevertheless, the crowd did dictate when he played some of his hits, including the encore Take it Easy. He was in fine voice, if a bit subdued on this night. Hopefully he'll come to the central coast again soon. Submitted by: allie08227@yahoo.com CONCERT REVIEW: April 19, 2008 at Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium in Santa Cruz, CA Here is another concert review. (This link was sent in by several different people.) April 19, 2008 at Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium in Santa Cruz, CA: www.santacruzlive.com/2008/04/20/for-everyman/ Submitted by: russ@jrp-graphics.com (Russ Paris, your webmaster) CONCERT REVIEW: April 23, 2008 at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza / Fred Kavli Theatre in Thousand Oaks, CA I wasn't sure about writing a review this morning, but I'm going to give it a try and write a short one. Last night's concert at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza was a good one. The show sold out quickly and the audience was the closet thing to a "home town" crowd as Jackson had on this short tour to promote "Solo Acoustic, Vol 2." He walked on stage to a standing ovation and got substantial applause after each and every song... often during the songs as well. The audience seemed to include mostly longtime fans who attempted to really show their appreciation for Jackson and his music. This was the last show on the tour, and Jackson mentioned it several times. He seemed excited to be able to say that he was "going home tonight". During much of the show he kept glancing to the side of the stage from where it was obvious his girlfriend must have been watching. He even took a request from that direction and played "I'll Do Anything" for her... It seemed that he hadn't played it much lately and was stumbling over a few words, so he added a quiet "obviously" after the last "I'll Do Anything" in the lyrics. He also dedicated "Looking Into You" to his brother who was in the audience. Jackson made an interesting comment between "Your Bright Baby Blues" and "In The Shape Of A Heart." I don't recall the exact words, but it was something about being on stage and "waking up in a brand new world after each song." He also introduced "Rosie" as "the saddest song of the evening." I think he's also analyzing the words to his older songs as he sings them. During "Rosie" when he sang the lines "She was sniffing all around like a half grown female pup" you could tell he was thinking about the words and the audience chuckled and he jokingly said something about "it's bad enough that I wrote those words, you don't have to laugh too" or something like that. I also felt that halfway through "Somebody's Baby" he got this look like he was thinking "why am I playing this stupid song?" which was really strange because when someone requested the song he seemed quite anxious to do that one and talked about how Danny Kortchmar had written it. (Jackson co-wrote it with Danny but didn't mention that.) Jackson told one quick story about Danny, saying that when Danny was with the band he used to say as they left a town "now the best looking guys in the town can go back to being the best looking guys in the town." The set list is below. Jackson wasn't in a particularly talkative mood during the concert, but the song selection was great and his voice was strong.
Regarding the shouting out of requests... I personally hate it, but Jackson seems to have encouraged it in recent years. Interestingly, he seemed to ignore the shouts most of the night, picking up on only a few of them. He commented that "about a week ago, I just snapped and wouldn't play ANY request". I'm not sure which show that was. But it did sound like he's become tired of all the shouting out song requests. He did say that this has been one of his favorite tours in a long time. He's had lots of fun and really enjoyed it. And he said that it's been very cool traveling around to all these rooms where people are calling out for HIS music. That's a bit contradictory, but he really did seem to be tired of people calling out for songs. Certainly the audience tired of it very quickly, applauding when someone called out "Play what you want, it's all great" and groaning at times when the shouts wouldn't die down. Jackson also strongly implied that he plays what he wants and really doesn't let the requests dictate the show anyway. He said something to the effect that sometimes when he plays along and makes it look like he's playing a request or two that even HE starts to believe it. Overall it was a great show. Jackson's voice sounded strong. The resonance in the room was outstanding. Jackson even commented on the sound saying "I'm glad the sound here is as good as I remembered it being." Julie and I had the great pleasure to run into Jennifer Warnes and Steve Postell prior the concert. Steve has just finished what should be an amazing new CD coming out in the near future. The list of guests (including Jennifer Warnes and David Crosby) on it sounds almost too good to be true. I urge you to check him out at www.stevepostell.com We saw tons of people we knew there... and it was impossible to find time to talk with everyone. We briefly said hi to Joe Gastwirt. (Man has HE worked with everyone. Check out his credits at www.gastwirtmastering.com) We saw many people from the list including a few people we hadn't seen in a long time. We also got to talk with Jamaica Rafael for a while after the show. We'll see her again tomorrow night at the CD Release concert for her father Joel Rafael's wonderful new album. Information on that show can be found at: www.jrp-graphics.com/bodiehouse/JRafaelFlyer0425b.jpg It's at the Thousand Oaks Library and there is still room available. I've seen Jackson Browne in concert well over 100 times in the past 30 years. His concerts have become almost like quick and hectic family reunions with all the people that we see in the audience year after year. Lots of great friends who we never get enough time to hang out with and talk to. But in the end it all comes back to the truly great music. Submitted by: russ@jrp-graphics.com (Russ Paris, your webmaster) CONCERT REVIEW: April 23, 2008 at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza / Fred Kavli Theatre in Thousand Oaks, CA THOUSAND OAKS, CA It was worth the drive from Santa Barbara to see the final show of Jackson Browne's Solo Acoustic tour. Jackson seemed really glad to be back home (or, almost home) and sounded like he was ready for a little time off. His show did not disappoint, as this may have been the best I've ever heard him. Browne was open to requests, but clearly had an idea of the songs he wanted to play. The crowd agreed with their applause after one fan urged, "Play what you want! It's all great!" He opened with a one-hour set that seemed refreshingly much more folk than soft rock, followed by a brief intermission. After that, Browne treated an eager audience to an hour-and-a-half set laced with the classics. At the end of the night, everyone went home happy especially the road-weary Jackson Browne. Barricades of Heaven Our Lady of the Well These Days Looking Into You Looking East Before the Deluge Your Bright Baby Blues In the Shape of a Heart Late for the Sky Rosie INTERMISSION For Everyman Lives in the Balance Don't You Want to be There I'm Alive *New Song from Fall '08 Studio Album I'll Do Anything Somebody's Baby *Carmelita by Warren Zevon Sky Blue and Black Doctor My Eyes The Pretender Running on Empty ENCORE: Take it Easy My Stunning Mystery Companion Submitted by: brian.hardgrave@gmail.com CONCERT REVIEW: April 22, 2008 at Lancaster Performing Arts Centerin Lancaster, CA Hi Russ Well I was taking my wife to see Jackson in Lancaster for her 50th birthday. It is a very sleepy little town in the high desert and I think the ONLY thing going on that night in the entire town was Jackson Browne at the performing arts center. We got there a bit early and his massive tour bus was in the back. We could see that someone was watching a movie inside. We walked down the street and had a pizza at a local place called the Lemon Tree Cafe and it was the best pizza I have ever had! The theater is about 5 years old and beautifully made up of mostly wood walls and very large aisles and comfortable chairs. Jackson walked on to applause at about 8:10 PM. As with most of the sets that he has been doing he started with Barricades and then These Days. I did not write a set list but he did Farther On, I'm Alive, Deluge, Rosie, For Everyman. Looking into you, Running on empty, The night inside me, Two of me two of you, For a Dancer, Mystery Companion, New Song, Lawyers Guns and Money and Mohammad's Radio for Zevon, Lives in the Balance, he did a Leonard Cohen song with Manny the guitar tech which was the highlight for me and he did The Pretender and Doctor my eyes with two friends of his that he pulled from the audience that he said were "monster guitarists. Overall the show was good. I expected a great show and he did not do a lot of my favorite songs like Rock me on the Water, Song for Adam or Jamaica. I thought that the guitars although impressive were too bright because they were all patched in as opposed to being miked. I also would have liked to see him on a real piano instead of an electric keyboard. I love jackson and I love his music and rapport with the crowd but I feel that he could have put on a better show with a better set list. Submitted by: mark.hans@yahoo.com (Mark from LA) A LETTER TO JACKSON BROWNE: Jackson Browne is the greatest. Me and my friends would listen to "Running on Empty" over and over in 1977-78. I love "The Thunder"- he recorded that at the Garden State Arts Center in Sept. 1977 just down the turnpike in my state of New Jersey. I love ALL his songs. Ever since 1977. I found out that Italy has millions of Jackson Browne fans-and a website dedicated to him-and I saw a concert of him and David Lindley (Jackson Browne's slide guitarrist from the 1970's) playing Italy-unreal,man!!! Sincerely Submitted by: anavatta@verizon.net (Tony, Closter NJ) CONCERT REVIEW: Russ, I just remembered something humorous that happened at the Connecticut show. At one point in between songs there was a strong burst of requests. Jackson kind of waited until in calmed down a bit and he said something to the effect, sometimes I get like a little kid and I don't like to do what I'm told. To which someone in the back shouted out, "Don't play Fountain of Sorrow". Jackson just shook his head and laughed. One of the most enjoyable parts of the show was just how loose he was. It was nice to see him really enjoying himself. 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