Jack Johnson finished off the FireFly Music Festival, the third annual installment, with a happy and go-lucky performance that left patrons feeling relaxed in a big jam session sort of feel reports the Dover Post. The first annual Firefly saw The Black Keys finish of the festivities and the year following it was Foster the People. Both bands are high energy but Jack Johnson got the nod this year and it left the crowd dancing and wiggling to a reggae groove and surf-rock.
How did Jack Johnson succeed? He began his set with old classics like “Taylor,” Sitting, Waiting, Wishing” and “Flake.” But Jack did something that was completely unexpected. The four day festival had over 100 acts but on the last act, Jack Johnson invited up The Lumineers to play in two songs with him—side by side.
The Lumineers joined in on two classic songs. The first song played was a new rift on Johnson’s “Breakdown” and The Lumineers also assisted on Bob Dylan’s old song “ I Shall be Released.” The Dover Post mentions that “the collaboration was magical.”
Individuals in the crowd mentioned how much they appreciated Jack Johnson bringing on the folk rock band saying that he is tailoring to his audience, knowing that everyone loves them.
Johnson has also been known to throw audiences for a loop, typically in a very successful fashion. He did so by adding “Whole Lotta Love” from Led Zeppelin, using the chorus in his song “Staple It Together.”
Johnson’s set flowed wonderfully and he played for an hour and a half until the set was finished. It seemed he expected an encore and he got it. For the encore he played his absolute classics “Angel,” “Do You Remember” and “Sleep Through The Static.” Johnson didn’t leave after his last song though. He also added fireworks after his final tune stating his appreciation to the fans for coming out and waiting for his final set.