US
Live 8: Philadelphia review (cont.)
Toby
Keith and Dave Matthews Play Live8 Philly
Members of the NFL Philadelphia
Eagles were greeted with cheers, as Dhani Jones (#55- LB)
wearing his trademark bow tie, Ryan Moats (#23-RB), Quintin
Mikell (#27-S), Adrien Clarke (#61-G), and LJ Smith (#82-TE)
introduced country star Toby Keith. Toby Keith hit the stage
strumming his classic black guitar emblazoned with the FORD
logo in the red cap and sunglasses. It is nice to see a change
in music style for Live 8 Philadelphia. He begins with "Whiskey
Girl". Toby must have forgotten what day it is as he
wishes everybody "Happy 4th of July to everybody and
America". He kicks up hit heels with the song "Stays
in Mexico".
Natalie Portman came out
again, this time to introduce Dave Matthews and his band.
I found out today that Dave is originally from Johannesburg,
South Africa.
Dave Matthews Band
sporting a gray striped shirt came out and began his set with
"Don't Drink the Water". The crowd got into the
groove from the track "Dream Girl". A light and
airy track that seemed to drift it's way along the parkway
and into the trees. The saxophone solo in the middle of the
track reminded me a little of Bradford Marsalis' doing his
sax thing for Sting back at the original Live Aid concert.
They followed that with "All the Things I Have Done"
and ended their set with "American Baby" "This
is a good day to be outside," he said between songs.
"Someone told me more than a million people came today--that
says something." Dave Matthews was later quoted saying
that he thought world leaders were paying attention to the
cause even if they weren't "rocking out" to the
music. It was a little strange watching some of the video
during the Dave Mathews set. MTV was playing video clips of
Live Aid from JFK in the background. I understand the tie
in but thought they could use some more up to date video.
The crowd enjoyed it though. "It's a great honor to be
here, sharing the stage with so many amazing people,"
he said. "And it's also a great honor to stand in front
of so many of you."
Live
8 US, Philadelphia (continue
review)
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