The Joy of Live Music & Bon Iver

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Hey everybody! Thanks for watching this video on, "The Joy of Live Music +". Bon Iver". I went to Justin Vernon / Bon Iver's show last week and had one of the best concert experiences of my life. Between the outdoor venue, a remarkable opener in Bonny Light Horseman, the inventive setlist, the talent and emotion of the performers on stage, and so much more, it was spiritual. Can't recommend seeing this show enough!
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[@Westlander857]

I’ve been watching recordings of Bon Iver perform Blood Bank live for the past couple weeks. I’m so amazed at how he can take such a stripped-back, slow burning song, and turn it into a whole multi-faceted experience in a live setting. I really admire the way he uses live performances to reinvent his songs.

[@Drew-vv8oo]

I wish they'd put out an official live recorded version including that incredible rock outro they've been putting at the end of their Blood Bank live performances from this tour! It was the highlight of the show I saw and still gives me goosebumps

[@justinwatkins7694]

I went to the first concert of this tour. Blood bank was the best one they did that night imo

[@jonathanallen8122]

During an interview that Justin Vernon had with Ezra Koenig on Time Crisis. They both geeked out over the Grateful Dead and how it has influenced them to build a better live show. I haven’t been to Bon Iver yet but I saw Vampire Weekend and it had a similar feeling. They would change songs to better showcase the talents of their musicians. I hope more artists go in this direction as most of the revenue for musicians is made through live shows.

[@danecobb684]

TC heads rise up

[@pmanzer]

@@danecobb684 Sweet chili heat

[@artsymarisa]

I’ve seen bon iver 4 times, the last was earlier this year. His shows never get old. I love blood bank and Perth live so much more than recorded

[@valoroll1]

I was at the St.Louis show last weekend. First time seeing him live in person. Being in a sea of people who all have this strong feeling and emotional connection with an artist's work is unlike anything I had experienced. I stood for most of the songs, occasionally gripping the seat in front of me like a church pew. The venue was outdoors but with a canopy. By the end of the show it felt like the a southern Baptist tent church revival. He ended the show saying "Now go out and spread love" .

[@facerfacer]

Anaïs Mitchel has an excellent solo career. She’s spent time with Justin Vernon on quite few of her tracks. So good.

[@screwtapee]

Hadestown!

[@Andlovethebomb]

Your final comments about Justin’s growth really highlights how special this band is. A spiritual experience

[@zoeglickman8909]

i’m driving from atlanta to asheville to see him this weekend!! this makes me soo excited :) great video

[@svitorero8023]

same here, driving from miami to asheville

[@michaelelijah6044]

Been a fan for years and I finally got to see him live for the first time in April. Even though I was on the back lawn of a giant amphitheater It felt so personal. Great video dude, I relate heavily!

[@iamjustangel]

I saw Bon Iver in 2019 right before the pandemic, and that alone is what has gotten me through the last 2 years

[@master0fnone]

100% agree about opening acts! I saw the brilliant Phil Cook open up for The Tallest Man on Earth, who I've definitely enjoyed more of. And definitely The Staves opening up for Sean Carey was brilliant! It was at Village Underground in Shoreditch and I could have sworn Justin Vernon walked right past me wearing a red cap in a very concealing manner, great times of my youth in retrospect.

[@kurtpleavin]

I saw Bon Iver a few years ago at Melt festival higher than I should have been on Molly and damn was it a transcendent experience. Happy to hear you experienced something similar!

[@noah5541]

I saw Bon Iver a week earlier on June 4 in Pittsburgh. I came all the way from Canada to go see them and I can say it was definitely worth it. The most amazing concert and one of the best experiences in my life. I wasn’t expecting to see you post this video but I am so glad you did as more people need to experience them live.

[@deganpattison2149]

I saw Phoebe Bridgers about a month ago with the band Claud and they were so good and made me a fan, It sounds like a similar experience you had with the openers

[@2Chickaboom2]

I’m glad it’s not just me. Haven’t caught Bon Iver live but it’s on my bucket list. I’ve collected all the best live shows from KZbin into a playlist and largely listen to them instead of the album tracks. I understand all the time and energy and talent that goes into album making and to then see the band surpass those recordings with a live stage show is amazing.

[@viewsfromtheloge]

Bon iver’s Autumn tour was absolutely stunning. Truly an experience.

[@bob.2968]

dijon went crazy on tour

[@omorjay]

Damn, so what do I call this? Throughout today I’ve been listening to Bon Iver discography, just to see this video posted. Love ❤️ this.

[@WHYRUHEREMANCMON]

Saw Bon Iver in Kansas City soon after on June 15th, and it’s was fucking great. Way more energetic than I expected and many of the points mentioned in this video were what I felt too. Great vid!

[@kimtaylor1070]

I did too, that is seeing Bon Iver in KC! I was in awe for hours after the show and I can't wait to see them play again. It was incredible!

[@Dishmobk]

Duuude! Idk if you know this and didn't mention it bc it's not the topic of the video ...but.... Anais Mitchell is the person who wrote Hadestown (a now musical) and on the studio album (~2009) Justin Vernon sings Orpheus, one of the main characters! (Anais sings Eurydice) Love to see them both in a video together again ^-^

[@peytonmomberger1465]

I saw them in Atlanta this past April and then again a week later on St Augustine just because it was such a good show. The set lists were also totally different! While there was some overlap in the songs they played, the order they played them in was totally different. I brought my family, many of who had little to no experience with his music, and they were all blown away. Blood Bank and 10 d E A T h b R E a s T will remain peak moments of live music for the rest of my life.

[@CraigyC82]

Great video- nailed it. Been a fan since 2008 and 2020 Glasgow gig got binned. Waited until Oct 22 for the re-run and it was everything i hoped it could be, an experience. Not just as a JV fanboy but i took my wife and she enjoyed the vibe. Incredible musicians at their absolute peak. GGs

[@palsimon_]

Slaughter Beach, Dog right at the beginning!

[@ThatGenericCanadian]

I'm really sad there aren't any Canadian dates on this tour, I'm dying to get back to some live music and Bon Iver is a must see for me! Great to know he's still putting on once-in-a-lifetime concert performances every night!

[@justintownsend4555]

You have GOT to see Goose live! They are incredible as a live band

[@royceb1550]

Saw him preform with Dijon in Mesa Arizona, 1st stop on the tour back in March. Beautiful stuff.

[@BloggerMusicMan]

I saw him in Lewiston four days before you saw him. He did not disappoint. Re: Stacks in particular had this gorgeous resonance that had everyone silent.

[@zmrushlow2720]

The most important musician of our generation.

[@meagan4605]

I saw Bon Iver in Lewiston on the 7th of June, and it was an amazing show. I love how they never play the same setlist twice, so I had no clue what they were going to play. Oftentimes during the show I was purely swept away by the pure beauty of the music and the outdoors of the venue (my friend and I were on Artpark's hill, at the very top center. Best seats in the house)...such a gorgeous show, and a fantastic display of talent.

[@finntbaker]

Saw them live in 2019. A spiritual experience is definitely a good way to describe it. Seeing your favorite artist in concert is one thing, but Justin and the band really surpassed all of my expectations.

[@seamusdempster]

couldnt agree more. Saw justin in Vermont on June 8 just a few days before you, single happiest experience of my life - we're talking pure, distilled joy. He embodies such powerful hope, community, friendship, and an extension of the self, perception, and exploration onto the music. I think he will forever be my favorite artist.

[@Banga9876]

I saw Magdalena Bay last week too, they’re so so good

[@fabrisomm]

Got my ticket for the 11/05 concert in a shrine for 3 years. I can't wait to use it.

[@zacharyclemons9167]

I saw Bon Iver for the first time a few years ago in downtown Indinanapolis, in the rain, by myself. It was the only concert I've ever gone to by myself and it was one of the most beautiful experiences of my life. I've seen them a couple times since then. The shows are always 10/10.

[@joefranco3569]

Love to hear the Bonny Light Horsemen support! So good!!

[@dscosson]

Seen them live now seven times and every time has slapped. Best live band I've ever seen.

[@floatingacrossgems2811]

Yooooooo Night 2 of Bon Iver, Bon Iver in Inglewood was the fire 🔥 we all needed. The band and the people who were in the KZbin theater that night was on cloud 9 and the energy from the crowd was bursting left and right. You can see and feel people coming out of their chairs all night. Spiritually amazing and unforgettable night. Please go watch them live and enjoy it w/o expectations. Keep lifting us up Bon Iver!

[@VoOrT3xX]

I can't wait to see this guy live. His music has followed me everywhere in my life on the past 11 years. But no shows planned in france for now (

[@raindlyyldniar6801]

i"ve been in one of bon iver shows and he put Skinny Love in the tracklist!, yeahh i completely agree with you.. it' was the best concert experience i've ever been to.

[@HawksNHabsPC]

Great review. I just saw them on this tour as well. I was definitely emotional when they played Stacks and Beth/Rest at the end of the show. They are incredible live!

[@ajford3973]

Thank you for your comment on the openers cuz I totally agree. I went to a concert fest called Ciderstock in Vermont where 311 was the headliner but right before them was Moon Taxi. I never heard of them and was thinking of just waiting to arrive when Moon Taxi were almost done so I can just see 311. But last second me and my friend decided to just get there early and watch them because A. Parking would be easier and B. Another friend who we were meeting there wanted to get there early. We get there and Moon Taxi plays and they were one of the best live shows i’ve ever seen. Holy fuck they’re such a presence. I became a fan instantly.

[@elliot_grooves]

DUDE I WAS AT THIS CONCERT IT WAS INSANE

[@christopherotoole6643]

I saw him on this tour and I can say it was one of the best concerts I have ever seen. It was amazing, so emotional . When 715 Creeks came on it completely changed the entire show.

[@jacobeinbinder8885]

Great video! I was at the show in VT a few days earlier and totally agree with everything you said. Was absolutely blow away by Justin's solo rendition of Calgary.

[@jeffhorn6215]

Saw them a week before you did. Absolutely the best show I've ever seen. The pure talent and passion they played with is unreal. And like you said, those songs that aren't the best on streams were brought to a different life during this concert. Naeem was an otherworldly experience.

[@someoneghvjvj1808]

Just got 22, a million on vinyl

[@camillaquelladegliaggettiv4303]

Got it a couple months ago. Best Bon Iver album

[@PierLofrano]

Man you r not alone! I saw him 6 times, i ve been to a Volcano Choir concert and to the People Festival in Berlin. He and his band are something one in a million years. Greetings from Italy

[@CienaOlenna]

I couldn’t agree more with all of it. I saw Bon Iver live a few years ago and I always have said it was my favorite concert. So when I saw his tour announcement, I had to go again. This time I took my boyfriend and we splurged on better seats. The show really was amazing, and it really won my boyfriend over into being a fan like me. My favorite song they played was 666; I had chills the entire time. Can’t wait to go again

[@OHHI_ITSTHATGUY]

If you can't see this in person I highly recommend the NPR recording of one of his concerts. It has a lot of the same elements that alfo talks about here

[@nietsnik]

Funny you mentioned I,I not clicking with you till you saw it live. I had the exact same experience with 22, a million. Only after watching the npr front row did it click and became a obsession

[@bluemoongirl28]

Been a fan of Bon Iver since I came across For Emma, Forever Ago in 2011, and it turned my life around to this day. I’ve yet to catch them perform live. One day, hopefully. Such a good video!

[@Drew-vv8oo]

I saw them in Pittsburgh earlier this month. It was my first show since before the pandemic and ended up being a near spiritual experience. One of the best nights of my life.

[@chrisdunn3241]

Totally agree with everything here. Just saw them a few nights ago and was indeed one of the best concerts I’ve ever seen. Truly a spiritual experience.

[@robbiekite170]

Saw them live in Essex Junction, VT three days before your show and I agree with every thing said here. Especially Josh Kaufman’s guitar solo. My jaw was on the ground the entire time he was shredding

[@joshhixson8267]

I couldn’t agree more with your review! Saw them in June and it was unreal!!

[@justinhong7638]

I hope I get to see Bon Iver on tour one day. All of those guys are such incredible artists.

[@brycebaliko7050]

Looks like they have the same touring setup as they did just before the pandemic. I caught them in 2019 and those interesting jagged light fixtures around the band as well as the lasers and mirrors took up 2 or 3 eighteen wheelers!!

[@MrCorrndog]

I attended my first Bon iver on April 2nd in Austin and it has been the best sbow of my life.

[@nicklove5938]

I wanta see bon iver even more now 😭

[@theolennhoff3423]

So happy you made it to a Bon Iver show! I would have been at the exact same show as you except I went to Barcelona for Primavera Sound haha

[@angusdaley]

Looks like an incredible gig, I've wanted to see Bon Iver for such a long time, hoping they come out to Aus this year! Thanks for the vid!

[@Lennyroddy2332]

Dude I was there. That’s sick

[@NotThatSam]

They're not nearly as famous, but Bonny Light Horsemen is a monster opener for BI. Not only are they actually a super group, but Anais has an extensive career as a folk musician and composer...including 8 tonys. Glad you caught them! They're insanely good.

[@isaaccowgill7479]

I saw him on his first show of this tour in Mesa, AZ. The show was fantastic one of the best I've ever been too and Dijon was great also.

[@mattkohm7227]

This is the greatest concert I’ve ever been to

[@babalu1987]

Same. I was at forest hills

[@larrypicard8802]

Seeing the opener is important, found lots of new music that way.

[@TerminalToMyMind]

oh shit you're from RI? I was at that show too! That was my 5th time seeing him and im blown away every single time.

[@MySkilletfan]

Ive always loved Birdy's cover of Skinny Love. For a long time i didnt even know it was a cover. I still like the cover better but the original is amazing too

[@fenfennel]

i’ve never understood why some people purposefully skip the opener like, you paid for the ticket why not enjoy the whole show.

[@lostfanatic6]

I got to experience the same show last year. You are spot on about it being an almost spiritual experience! I also did not connect much with the latest album... until we saw it live. Did they have the mirrors above the musicians for your show? Ours was indoors and they hung moving mirrors above them, so when they were shining lasers they reflected them back and forth from mirror to mirror. It was wild!

[@zachfromthe1900s]

It was also the most spiritual concert of my life too.

[@jacksalisbury1618]

So sad they’re not coming to Wisconsin😕

[@kaiwood6471]

So fucking jealous you got to see Bonny Light Horseman!

[@zachfromthe1900s]

This is crazy. I saw them a few days earlier and KC and it was a somewhat different set list! They started with 22 over soon and they never did Salem, and it was a totally different order

[@maxresdefault_]

There's a video by Razbuten about the time he listened to Holocene at a live Bon Iver performance during one of the most uncertain times in his life, and it's a gorgeous video if anyone is interested

[@carterwatson1949]

ik their a great band live and in the studio my old mentor from hs went and saw them live

[@tylerhackner9731]

Yesss

[@theostracized]

Welcome to the cult of Bon Iver :)

[@OHHI_ITSTHATGUY]

If you want to watch something like this show he describes on NPR there is a full convert of his that is incredible

[@Hardjaxl]

Lucky you

[@gmg9010]

I need to listen to Bon Iver

[@kodymcbanks1]

Saw his one night only For Emma Ten Year Anniversary Show with Field Report, great, and A Collection of Bees, awful. That was the most special show I’ve ever been to. By far. Then his first and so far only Summer Fest performance. Julian Baker I’ve been a big fan of for a while and she was so great. Lord Houron went on after and I’m just not a fan. Tried to get into their music before the concert and just didn’t click. Bon Iver was again incredible. Does anyone know why Mikey stopped playing with them? His solo vocal performance of Simple Man was a highlight of the Ten Year show.

[@RobinTheMarly]

would you happen to have or know where to find recording of this live concert? Great video!

[@judekristo]

I love seeing Justin with what essentially looks like an iPad on his rig. I’ve seen a lot of very well established acts with some kind of prompter for their lyrics the last few years, (I’m aware it probably wasn’t just for that reason but nevertheless) - I’ve seen Matt Berninger of The National and Florence Shaw of Dry Cleaning do this as well and its cool to see that that has become normalized. Just like there was and in some circles still is a bit of taboo around selling out (whatever that means) there still seems to be a stigma around having a prompt of some kind for lyrics but I’d so much rather someone craft an amazing show with words on hand than fumble without them.

[@Akash_R_Sharma]

Finally

[@stevenzepeda5930]

It’s been 6 years since Justin performed at Australia and the day they refunded our Bon Iver tickets for covid reasons in 2020, I was broken Didn’t even want my money back

[@tylergarabedian]

Saw him at the gorge and when you hear woods you realize he’s a top tier musician and you’re lucky that you had the opportunity to see them perform at least once

[@autinlee3964]

This sounds crazy, but I personally witnessed a girl 2 rows in front of me collapse at the climax of Holocene. One of the people next to her, heard her say it's so pretty then she fell over. Justin had to stop the concert to get medics. But they got there pretty quick. I suspect it is from the heat due to it being Houston. One the twenty-two in a million chance someone sees this I hope it turned out okay.

[@constantinemoseley8528]

the gecs show!!

[@camillaquelladegliaggettiv4303]

Did he do 22 over soon?

[@amanshaikh-kp1vw]

you haven't watched tame impala hampton live yet...

[@emilianoacevedo6327]

im waiting on the kendrick vid ngl

[@summerw.1425]

Can @AlfoMedia or anyone else help me find the vid that he comments on the doc about the brothers / production of album / make a hit song / subjecting our artists into putting *too* much of theirselves into their music??? I like watching this stuff but Im looking for this in particular & just cant find it :(

[@zmrushlow2720]

I believe this is what you're looking for kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKCnopd_d9mCnpI