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30th March 2006 - Opera House, Boston - USA
Setlist
- Wind Cries Mary
- Old Devil Moon
- Get Your Way
- Photograph
- What A Difference A Day Makes
- 20 Something
- 21st Century Kid
- (So Sick / Gold Digger / One Thing) into
- Frontin?
- Nothing I Do
- London Skies
- Rocket Man (With Brandi Carlile)
- These Are The Days
- High & Dry
- All At Sea
- Encore
- I Get A Kick
- Could Have Danced All Night
2006-03-31
from /kathy.
Quite amazing to behold continued, wicked performances since I first saw Jamie at Scullers several years ago. Although my distance from the stage gets wider and wider year after year (kinda sad, but oh well), it's a compliment to your fans that you've continued to keep ticket prices relatively low, yet you still play your soul out every time. Two and a half hours of non-stop grooving. Oh yeah. That's why Boston digs you, man. Yeah Seb :: whatta drum solo. Kewl sax solo, too. No one performs better live than Jamie, Geoff, Seb and crew. Thanks, guys. Come back to Bahston soon.
2006-03-31
from Jaime
I just got back from Jamie's last show tonight in Boston. This was one of the most incredible shows i have been to. Jamie was very energetic and the rest of the band was fantastic. This show was above and beyond what I expected from him and can't wait to go to another one soon! Thank You Jamie for an amazing show, and i wish i could buy you a beer to celebrate the end of our tour. Happy and safe traveling! Come back to Boston soon!!!
2006-03-31
from Joe
Wow- wow- wow. Possibly the best concert I have been to... EVER. I can't recall a better evening in which musicianship, entertainment, and pure emotion were better combined. Absolutely blown away. I have been listening to Jamie for over two years now, and this was a whole nother experience. As Dean Martin used to say "If you want to hear the song, buy the record". Jamie not only lets you hear the song makes you feel the song- which is what makes him so incredible. So many great memories. High and Dry into All at Sea was so moving and amazing. Sad that he ran out of time (if you were going to get fined we definitely would have helped you paid it :-). Anyway I am already planning on buying tickets for the show in AC in June. Amazing work by all!! Oh and that sax solo was one of the sickest I have heard in years- amazing.
2006-03-31
from hafhap
Wow! He is pure genius. He is by far the most entertaining artist I have seen in my 42 years! I wish he would come more frequently!
2006-03-31
from Elisabeth
Breathtaking show last night.. It was my second time seeing Jamie live and I was blown away again.. I canít wait for you to come back to Boston again..
2006-03-31
from Sally and Terry Thompson
I saw Jamie in Manchester, UK last November. He was terrific then and was even more terrific last night. The Opera House in Boston is a gorgeous venue, so that in itself was great. After the warm-up band played, there was no messin' about and Jamie got down to business, playing one great song after another and keeping the audience mesmerized with his energy and pure talent. American audiences tend to be a bit more vocal than English ones and because of that this concert was generally more crazy.(Also it was the last gig in the US) You could tell he wanted to play longer but was restricted to just over 2 hours by the venue - bummer! We drove 2 and a half hours there and back to be there. Would I head back there again tonight if he was playing again? You betcha!
2006-03-31
from Dave
A phenomenal performance in a terrific venue. Jamie is a terrific young talent and has surrounded himself with great group of musicians. Anxious to see him again.
2006-03-31
from Natalia S.
FABULOUS... This was the largest venue on the tour, but in spite of that it still felt really intimate. The energy that Jamie gave was unbelievable - after two hours he still wanted to play more, but had to shut it down for fear of being fined. It was a really diverse crowd, ranging from people in there's 60's to 8 year-olds and everyone was having a blast. I loved how he gave props to all the band members. He even crawled under his piano during the sax solo (since the spotlight operator kept following him w/the light- no matter if he was playing or jamming to the music) making sure that the focus on the rest of his talented band. Towards the end of the show, Jamie gave everyone in the audience a part to sing along to while he sang - with the acoustics in the Opera House, it was really quite magical. My husband and I waited after the show to meet him and to get signatures and pictures, and Jamie was really nice about being on "display" and was more than happy to have us gush over how awesome he was. He was genuine and was happy to take the opportunity to meet fans. I can't wait to see him again!
2006-03-31
from Dorothy R.
Amazing show and energy--the 2 1/2 hours seemed like 5 minutes. Give us more Jamie!!!! I am thoroughly amazed how a twenty-something can be such a musical genius and have the maturity and passion well beyond his years. The supporting cast, however so mellow on stage, displayed equal talent and genius. The instrumental solo's sent shivers up my spine. Moreover, the audience captivated the very young (7 and 8 year olds), to the grandparents thereof. Truly inspirational to all musicians at heart! Come back to Boston sooner than later!!
2006-04-01
from robin breen
LOVE, LOVE, LOVED IT! AWESOME!!!
2006-04-01
from Daisy
Oh my, I don't know where to begin. Jamie was amazing, so charismatic and funny - jumping all over the place! "Wind Cries Mary" was a great opener and I loved his medley with a try at "So Sick of Love Songs", at one point forgetting a verse and listening to an audience member for help. The band sounded great- loved the sax solo and Seb's solo jam at the end. "Frontin" was special, "London Skies" and "High and Dry" brilliant and loved, loved, loved the "I Get a Kick Out of You" encore. I've been to a lot of concerts, but I've honestly never seen an artist be so engaged with his audience and seem to be having as much fun on stage. I sat in the second row and took home Jamie's empty can of Guinness! Thanks for a great show and can't wait to see you at the Tower of London festival this July!
2006-04-01
from Rebecca
The best birthday present ever. This show was fantastic! The venue was great and the songs were brilliant. I'm going to remember the night for the rest of my life! All of the solos were sooooo cool, and I can't stop going on about it. I could have stayed there all night and I was so sad when it finished. Jamie, I want to bring my friends to see you live-PLEASE COME BACK!
2006-04-01
from Brian Maloy
I won tickets from 92.5 wrxv to see Jamie at the Boston Opera house. I had no previous knowledge of Jamie except for hearing "London Skies" on the radio. The show was spectacular! I was excited to see such a great performance. Jamie has the right combo of energy and soul that makes seeing him live a thrill. During his first song "Wind Cries Mary", Jamie was jamming so hard and so into the song that he cut his finger. But that didn't stop him. I think it wasn't until 3 or 4 songs into his set that he actually stopped to tend to his injury. That to me proves the amount of passion and heart he puts into performing. His band was great too. The rhythm section was so tight and "dead on" they seemed to be like one big grooving monster. The drummer Sebastiaan De Krom was fabulous. Jamie is a wonderful young talent. I'm 33 years old and I was thrilled to see such a young fan base into such good music! These kids could be spending there money on other pop-rock/ pop-dance crap thats on the radio, but no, they were cheering and grooving to the wonderful sounds of Jamie's Jazz, Funk, & R&B sounds. Best wishes to you Jamie, may you have a long and fruitful career. The music gods have blessed you! .... And to anyone who hasn't seen Jamie live, do yourself a favor and check him out. I promise if you love "Good Music" you'll love Jamie Cullum!!! Brian Maloy
2006-04-01
from Christine
Amazing show! Jamie was brilliant in the Opera House, home to such prestigious events as The Nutcracker. He tore up the place though, truly such a stunning performance - loved his energy, his solo-piano performances, his improv moments (tuning his guitar on stage). Seb, Jeff and the rest of the band sounded great and Jamie's drum solo was a great surprise, knocking the pants off all the older jazz enthused in the audience. Truly enjoyed new stuff from Catching Tales, nostalgically wished for a few more ballads from Twentysomething... though Frontin and Kick Out Of You were super! See you at Tower of London Festival in July - come back to Boston soon though!
2006-04-02
from m ariel
I had the great good fortune of seeing Jamie at the Avalon Ballroom when the Red Sox were in the playoffs against the Yankees. They were playing on the same street as the show. When Jamie ended his gig at Avalon he said "See you here again next time!" I turned to my wife and said, "Not here, you won't! He'll need a much bigger room next time around." I am happy to say that I was right. Jamie has really polished his act and the show at the Opera House in Boston (a beautifully restored classic theater and a much bigger room) was every bit as energetic and full of surprises as the first time I saw him. He played all of our favorites including the opening number, his awesome version of Jimi Hendrix's "the wind cries Mary" to his classic "All at sea". In between, the five piece band kept up their end of the bargain, playing solos and keeping the ship steady as Jamie ran wild and entertained the crowd with his always funny banter. I am so happy to have seen Jamie at the beginning of his career and at this current stage. I am sure that the next time he is in Boston he'll need a bigger room still. I just hope I can get tickets.
2006-04-02
from Rick
Absolutely an awesome concert. Jamie had tons of energy. It was my first time seeing him live. Love his music and he's a great entertainer. Unfortunately, they threatened to fine him if he played any longer and they ended the concert. I was hoping for one more number (or he could have played all night. :) )
2006-04-03
from Jane and John
What a show!!! Being 40somethings ourselves, we felt like we were watching a friend on stage having the time of his life!!!! Such energy!! Such brillance!!! Such talent!!!! His music has hit us like no other music has in such a long time. Makes us feel twentysoming again!! Jamie, we can't wait until you come back to Boston and play Fenway yourself!!!! Thanks for a special night out!
2006-04-03
from Kate
Absolutely phenomenal set and performance by the entire band! It was the most intimate show I have ever been to, regardless of where one was seated. Jamie knew just how to bring each and every person in the Opera House up and down on a roller coaster of adrenaline and pure emotion. The visual effects were close behind the spotless vocals and instruments. Jamie Cullum and crew know how to put on a top-notch show for every age group. He is a true musician and artistic entrepreneur who never fails to amaze his new and veteran fans. Thank you for staying true to yourself and the music and all that inspires you.
2006-04-04
from Michael B
Wow! what a great time and what a great show! This is my second Jamie concert and I again enjoyed it greatly. Brani Carlise was fantastic as well, good compliment to Jamies voice when they did the duet of "Rocket Man". I brought a Jamie concert virgin with me and she is now a true did hard fan. I try to convert as many people as possible. I make everyone I meet listen to his CD's. Fanatic? lol maybe....Just nice to have someone's music speak to me on so many levels. Truly an amazing artist/performer. I will see him every time he comes to my area, and for those of you who don't have his album "Pointless Nostalgic" I reccomend you get it in conjunction to what you already have. Truly amazing! Bravo!
2006-04-06
from Jen
I went to the show to see the opening act Brandi Carlile (saw her open for Ray LaMontagne and thought she was amazing). I honestly didn't know too much about Jamie. I am now a fan - a huge fan. Jamie is amazing is concert. He has so much energy and you can tell he's just having so much fun up there. And God, what a great voice he has and he was so funny. One of the best concerts all-around that I have ever been to. I'm a fan and can't wait to see Jamie again.
2006-04-10
from Carol
Brilliant! I took my 11 year old daughter & 9 year old son to the show, let's just say they were blown away (me too)! It was really nice to see a bunch of kids at the show totally digging it! We are all huge fans of Jamie and it was great to see him in the flesh! He kicks butt...as my son said! Loved the drum solo. I was lucky enough to haul ass (with my daughter in tow) down to the stage to get a closer look....we weren't disappointed! Jamie put on a rocking show! We can't wait to see him again this summer!