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Greek Theatre, UC Berkeley

2001 Gayley Rd., 94720, Berkeley, CA, US

thegreekberkeley.com/

Capacidade: 8,500

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Abertura dos portões: 19:30

Para fãs de: Folk & Blues e Reggae.

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G. Love biografia

G. Love (born October 3, 1972) is the stage name of Garrett Dutton, an American songwriter, musician and frontman of the funk-infused rock band G. Love & Special Sauce, hailing from Society Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Initially influenced by the likes of Bob Dylan and John Hammond Jr., Garrett Dutton began writing his own songs in ninth grade using a guitar and harmonica. During his time at the private school Germantown Friends School, the singer would play on the streets of Philadelphia, before moving to Boston, Massachusetts to work as a charity fundraiser. Whilst in Boston, Dutton met drummer Jeffrey “The Houseman” Clemens and bassist Jim “Jimi Jazz” Prescott, who together comprise G. Love & Special Sauce. The band subsequently garnered generous local support by earning residency at The Plough and Stars in Cambridge, MA.

The band’s debut release, the full-length “Back in the Day” arrived in 1993, followed by their self-titled studio album in 1994. The full-length “G. Love & Special Sauce” was led by the single “Cold Beverage”, which generated national attention for its MTV promoted music video, and led to supporting shows on the H.O.R.D.E tour. In 1995 marked by its more mature and considered approach, the band release their third studio album, “Coast to Coast Motel”. Despite being a far superior album to its predecessor the album failed to sell well, and following disputes on tour regarding their finances, the band almost broke up.

Following a hiatus in which Dutton worked with the likes of All Fellas Band, Philly Cartel, and King’s Court, G. Love & Special Sauce returned in October 1997 to issued the full-length “Yeah, It’s That Easy”. Following an extensive world tour with Special Sauce, Dutton released his debut solo album “Oh Yeah” in 1998.

Confirming themselves as fun-loving, soul-oriented musicians, G. Love & Special Sauce continued to release music regularly starting with “Philadelphonic” in 1999, the eclectic and genre-defying “Electric Mile” in 2001, and the compilation, “Best Of”, in 2002. A significant hiatus followed the compilation release, during which time G. Love released a pair of solo albums on Jack Johnson’s Brushfire Records entitled, “The Hustle” in 2004 and “Lemonade” in 2006. In 2008, back with Special Sauce, G. Love released the full-length “Superhero Brother”, followed by “Long Way Down” in 2009, and “Sugar” in 2014.

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Born and raised in Hawaii, it’s no real surprise Jack Johnson is such a chiller. But there’s a unique delicacy and warmth to his soft, acoustic rock that has justifiably shot him to stardom, and melted hearts the world over in the process.

Forced out of the water by a surfing accident at the age of 17, Johnson soon found refuge behind a guitar, with his early life experiences crafting his sundrenched, tender and youthful sound. Indeed, it’s the honesty and transparency of his music that makes an evening with Jack Johnson so special. Often found on stage solo, just man and guitar, Jack’s charming music breeds intimacy - making the world’s largest arenas feel like the smallest beach huts. Like a good pina colada, Jack Johnson is best enjoyed with friends, so grab some buddies and head for the front row for a good singalong!

Over the course of seven records, Johnson’s trajectory has seen him headline festivals across the globe, but, admirably, his connection to Hawaii has always remained strong. A strong involvement in the Kokua Festivals helped raise funds and awareness for environmental education in Hawaii, whilst in April 2012 Jack set out on a seven date tour of the Hawaiian islands. Right on, Jack.

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