Ben Harper &
The Innocent Criminals~ Red Rocks ~ Morrison, CO
9.13.00
09/13/00 - Red Rocks Amphitheatre:
Morrison, CO support act: Galactic set: Alone, I Want To Be Ready, Burn One Down, Glory & Consequence,
Burn To Shine, Forgiven, When She Believes (riffs only), Excuse Me Mr./Burnin'
& Lootin', By My Side, The Will To Live, Ground On Down, The Woman in
You, Steal My Kisses
E: Walk Away, Another Lonely Day, Beloved One, Indifference, I Shall Not
Walk Alone
E2: Oppression/Get Up Stand Up, Sexual Healing, Touch From Your Lust, Faded/Whole
Lotta Love notes: Ben Harper
and the Innocent Criminals first headlining show at Red Rocks was a standout
of the tour. During his introductions Ben looked back at the percussion kit
then turns to crowd and says, "David's living some sort of a childhood fantasy
back there, isn't he? Look at all that stuff man. I mean, who doesn't really
want a gong? Every house should have a gong. I said gong, with a 'g'".
(The crowd erupts in laughter). Then the group breaks into "Burn To Shine"
and comes up short with a false start. He says, "No wait a minute. Wait a
minute. I'm sorry, I'm sorry you guys paid too much money for us to f**k
it up. One more time!" Afterwards he thanks the crowd for being so forgiving
and says, "That doesn't happen to often. Actually that was a special moment,
right? Live!" Later after "The Will To Live" Ben briefly left the stage
and gave the microphone to Juan. While entertaining the crowd, the bass
man recognized a physically disabled fan and brought him on stage to play
bass!!
