Ben Howard/Joking!/Gracious - Brixton Academy 10 12 14

[@ElohaMusic]

So blown away to hear this song live, the first time for me......moved me to happy tears :'-) And to see Ben so happy and performing with just Chris and India, I've always lamented missing those early days!

[@rossbaldwin9803]

"I've seen a lot of people with drum machines" Oh how things have changed judging from the sound of 'Collections...' 😂

[@ElohaMusic]

😂

[@Sm-iw2vh]

I wouldn't even say it was a drum machine on collections...more like he left the bloody metronome click on the master. I don't get it.

[@K0Y0L0E0C0U0L0L0E0N]

He is so different with the way he treats his fans other than most singers these days, he still acts like he is just a person :)

[@ElohaMusic]

Yeah, he's just himself! That is one of the many things I love about Ben. I met his driver after the gig and he said although he isn't a fan of Ben's music, he is a fan of Ben because he is such a lovely guy :)

[@threetreetown]

Oh WOW!!!! Absolute perfection Benjamin John - so happy to hear Gracious found it's sweet way back onto the set list! Chris and Ben jamming on guitar and double bass is a joy to behold, loving the banter too!! And... digging those turned-up jeans ;) Thanks Eloha, my lovely :) xxxx

[@ElohaMusic]

So sweet.......and I'm so delighted to be able to share the magic! Yeah, turned up jeans! A new look for Ben :)

[@kathrynbrook6810]

It's like he was looking right at you at the beginning! I love this! :-) x

[@ElohaMusic]

A very special performance, so happy you love it x

[@kathrynbrook6810]

Aww I do! I saw him last Wednesday in Manchester, he played 'everything', that was amazing! Love all his songs! seeing him on Monday in Manchester at the xfm winter wonderland, I can't wait! I'd love to meet him!!! 😄 x x

[@ElohaMusic]

Lucky you, going to see him twice in such a short time :) I nearly met him again, waited at the back exit of Brixton Academy for him to come out but had to leave after an hour and he came out 20 mins later. Those brave souls who stood in the freezing cold got photos with him and his autograph!

[@kathrynbrook6810]

Aww noo! Gosh I'd love to meet him! I know I will always try and see him! Lucky he's coming to Manchester twice! Was lucky to see him in Falmouth in June! That was amazing I loved that! Then there are the arena tours next year, wonder what they'll be like! I like the smaller venue's! X x

[@ElohaMusic]

Yep I like smaller venues too. Im seeing him twice at Ally Pally and once at Plymouth in April! Where are you seeing him? x

[@Suna1988be]

Seeing him Wednesday..Siked! :-)

[@ElohaMusic]

Enjoy every awesome moment :-D

[@noahmcdx1]

That was old pine at the end!

[@xannasmithx]

thank you for uploading that :) i was there the same night such an amazing gig :)

[@ElohaMusic]

It's my pleasure! Thanks for your commnet. It was a brilliant evening. Do you know if Ben sang Gracious the following evening ot if it was a one-off?

[@xannasmithx]

I just had a look on the setlist website and it said he played it on the Thursday aswell but I'm not sure how accurate it is

[@ElohaMusic]

Cool, I didnt know about that website....what is it called?

[@xannasmithx]

www.setlist.fm Then just search ben Howard shows what songs he played and which gig etc :)

[@ElohaMusic]

Thanks for that link, although Ben played Soldiers at Dublin and it's not on the setlist...I think it was a request. I was interested in Gracious because I heard he'd played it at Edinburgh and had tweeted a few times to Ben and the band members requesting Gracious at Brixton! Who knows, maybe they responded ;-)

[@BanthamLegend]

Eloha Ferin do you have a season ticket?! Seeing him in April at Leeds Arena :)

[@ElohaMusic]

A season ticket would be very cool! I'm seeing him in April at Ally Pally and Plymouth :-D

[@fwalsh101]

Is Chris India's chelo protege haha:)

[@ctwong7526]

actually it is truth

[@EPmager]

Is It? 😋

[@alarodriguez7207]

He starts playing at 3:09

[@noahmcdx1]

this guitar goes out of tune a lot for Ben!