(Finished August 10th, 2017) themusicaddict's Review of Judah and the Lion and Jimmy Eat World (Part 1 of 2 Parts)

Hello,

This is part 1 of a 2 part blog series. I'm reviewing the three pronged attack of Judah and the Lion, Jimmy Eat World and Incubus at West Valley City's USANA Amphitheater. Overall it was a very good concert and I was glad we were able to see all three bands. They all had multiple highlights and USANA Amphitheater has a great sound system. All three bands know how to rock, but also have softer moments. This first part of the blog will be about the two opening bands. I'll be posting the videos for my personal highlights. First up Judah and the Lion.

Judah and the Lion said they've  been around for about three years, although it seems they've been around since 2011. While the two main bands changed up their setlists a bit Judah and the Lion played the same setlist they've played previously. They played six of their own songs, but mixed in a couple of covers to add a bit of spice. Both covers were entertaining in their own way.

Judah and the Lions are:

• Judah Akers – guitar, lead vocals
• Brian Macdonald – mandolin, backing vocals
• Nate Zuercher – banjo, backing vocals
• Spencer Cross – drums
• Dylan Oglesby – rhythm guitar, accordion, backing vocals
• Daniel Weatherby – piano

As in this video the concert started out in the sunlight. We were able to sit close, but not this close. Judah is an able front man, other than the white man dancing. He's got a great voice and the whole band has great energy and musicianship as in this song. 1) "Suit and Jacket":

2) "Conversations":

For some reason this worked, they had their tongue very much in cheek. If you didn't know, and who would, this is a T Pain song. 3) "Booty Wurk (One Cheek At A Time):

4) "Reputation":

As in person last night and in this video the vocals were muddied up a bit. They weren't as clear as the other songs on the night. I'm not sure why there was a difference. 5) "Mr. Brightside":

6) "Going To Mars":

7) "Rich Kids":

Judah took off and ran out into the crowd during the "dance party" part of this song. 8) "Take It All Back":

Jimmy Eat World is:

Current members

• Jim Adkins – lead guitar, lead and backing vocals (1993–present)^[56][57]
• Zach Lind – drums, percussion, programming (1993–present)
• Tom Linton – rhythm guitar, backing and lead vocals (1993–present)
• Rick Burch – bass guitar, backing vocals (1995–present)

Current touring musicians

• Robin Vining – keyboards, percussion, additional guitar, backing vocals (2011–present)

Jimmy Eat World almost played a hour, for some reason their set was two songs shorter than their previous concert. The songs they didn't play were "Lucky Denver Mint" and "Always Be". Those aren't two of my favorite songs of theirs so I was good with those songs not being played. Jimmy Eat World has been around since 1993. Adkins seemed to be shocked as I was that they've released nine CDs in that time. After "The Middle" they had completely fallen off my radar until I found out they would be coming in concert with Incubus. Jimmy Eat World put on a great performance, although they are led by a singer who looks like a rock star not at all. But again their 13 song setlist was good and very tight. 

1) "Sure and Certain":



One of my top 5 favorite Jimmy Eat World songs. For those who are wondering the chorus starts out "Salt Sweat Sugar On The Asphalt". I was curious and looked it up. 2) "Bleed American":

3)"Big Casino":

4) "I Will Steal You Back":

5) "Futures":

6) "Pass The Baby":

7) "Pain":

8) "Work":

A rock band shouldn't have the ability to write this beautiful of a song, but I'm glad they do. 9) "Hear You Me":

10) "Get Right":



11) "A Praise Chorus":

12) "Sweetness":

This song needs no more publicity. 13) "The Middle":

themusicaddict