Ben Harper and the Relentless 7 09/17/09 - Fox Theatre: Oakland, CA Words/Photos by Jhallead Ben Harper is my favorite.  I have been a fan of his since he opened for Pearl Jam in 1995.  I have always loved the fact that although he is an outstanding person and musician, he did not get incredibly big in the music world.  This means that I can typically get very up close and personal at his shows.  This show was the closest I have ever gotten which ... Read More

Blazed and Confused Tour 07/24/09 Shoreline Amphitheatre: Mt. View, CA Words/Photos by jhallead My boss comes up to me at 3pm on a Friday asking if I want our box seats for the Blazed and Confused Tour at the Shoreline.  With no time to change, headed north with my white hippie shirt and flip flops. What did I have to drink you ask?  Gin and Juice, what else?  I was actually surprised that Snoop opened for Slightly Stoopid.  Sorry Slightly Stoopid fans, but I think they ... Read More

No Doubt 07/25/09 Shoreline Amphitheatre: Mt. View, CA Words/Photos by jhallead The last time I saw a No Doubt show I was 16 years old, convinced I was going to marry Gavin Rossdale, and didn't really like Gwen too much.  I did not like Gwen only because I was jealous of her.  Now, 12 years later, obviously passed my Gavin obsession, I was still jealous of her.  Jealous of her abs of course.  Gwen looks amazing.  I cannot believe she had a baby less than ... Read More

Coldplay 07/13/2009 Shoreline Amphitheatre: Mt. View, CA Words/Photos by Jhallead Okay, so most of my friends are in love with Chris Martin.  They think he is the cat's meow.  Me, not so much.  The only thing I can think of when I see him is how he is married to Gwyneth Paltrow and has a daughter named Apple. I would say I am a fan of Coldplay, but not a crazy super fan.  I was lucky enough to attend the concert with a few girlfriends ... Read More

Ani Difranco.  July 1st.  Mountain Winery, Saratoga California Words/Photos by jhallead   "She just get's it"   That is what my best friend and I must have said to each other 5 times during this concert.  Ani Difranco is absolutely amazing.  This was the first time I had seen her live and it was the best concert I have ever been to....and I have been to many.  Granted, it was at the Mountain Winery in Saratoga, California, which is one of the best venues around.  The crowd ... Read More

Fleetwood Mac 05/21/09 HP Pavilion - San Jose, CA Words/Photos By Jhallead Video Found On YouTube  (click link in review) What an amazing show!  Even though we did not have the best seats in the world it was one of the best shows I have been to in a long time.  One of my favorite things about going to a concert is when the artists connect with their audience.  Lindsey came out and said "We are not here to sell a new album, we are ... Read More

Britney Spears (with The Pussycat Dolls) HP Pavillion - San Jose CA 04/12/09 Words/Photos by jhallead   First of all, my friend and I got screwed on the ticket price with the whole TicketNow thing.  We paid $150.00 per ticket for nosebleeders.  When we got to the show we had to use the bathroom so we snuck into the club level and then went to the bar.  When the Pussycat dolls came on we decided to look into the seats on the first 20 rows.  Since there ... Read More