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It was Fall 2016 and I lived in Kansas City at the time. I met my homie Sam after we finished playing some music and we rolled out. The weather was chilly but I had my windows down blasting THC. 80s films was my jam at the time. And I remember the drive there, I was contemplating heavy on the lyrics of The Good In Me cuz of a relationship I was in at the time. Pulled up to Uptown Theatre and parked (wasn’t many people there yet) and had my VIP ticket and someone guided me to the back. There he was, chillin. I shook his hand and dapped him up. I remember saying,”bro, The Good in Me is fuckin me up in the best way right now, I appreciate you for putting it into the universe.” Humble as ever. Everything in me wanted to see if we could start a cypher (freestyle) but I just let the thought go. Never got into how I was a rapper/singer or that i worked at several churches and did music 8-12 hours a day. Just didn’t feel right almost pimping myself out, especially cuz we were just chopping it up.
Walked back into the theatre for the opening acts, they were amazing. Sucks I can’t remember them because they had some amazing music that I saved that night before Jon came on stage. I remember the people in front of me commenting how tall I was, and this really short girl saying,”how long have you known about Jon’s music?” And I said,”maybe a month” and she was like omg you’re gonna love this show! He’s amazing! And I said,”if there’s an encore I’ll put you on my shoulders so you can get the best seat.” And she was so excited.
Sure enough, He is The Same started playing, everyone was going crazy and singing to it, and I started singing and freestyling during some of the breaks in the musical arrangements; and the kids in front of me were so geeked, it felt like I was there divinely to make their night the most enjoyable it could be as well. And I loved that. Music is what makes me happy and I love making others happy with it.
We all danced and cried and laughed. When he did Overwhelming, I made a short video for the chick I liked at the time and sent it to her, and she snapped me back with a kissy face saying,”I wish I was there with you!”
Hand of God…I cried. Just sobbed. Fell to my knees and thanked God for my life in that moment. The short girl in front of me wrapped her arms around me and cried with me. It was the first time I let music actually hurt and heal me in a long time (since I was a child and listened to Man in the Mirror by MJ)
He left the stage. Jim Morrison started ramping up. I wiped my tears, looked at the girl, and said,”hop on!” She got on my shoulders, and her friends held her hands and we literally jumped up and down the whole time. When I let her down, we all hugged and I said,”yall make it home safely and don’t ever forget what you got here tonight. This may be once in a lifetime, but this will live on in your hearts forever.”
I drove home, no voice, shoulders on fire, windows down, raining, and my heart was full of passion. I knew music was my calling, but more than just music, changing peoples lives. So if Jon ever reads this, I want him to know that because of his Beautiful Mind, he sparked another heart with that flame and if I do nothing else with my career, I wanna make music with him as a thank you.
In my beautiful mind, is a recipe, check your set degrees before you check for me, freezing cold electively
Electrically fire on the ground as i rest in peace
The Memory of Testing the limits of what your Yes can B
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On September 19, 2019, I went to one of his shows in a small, intimate venue—the basement of a high school. I queued the entire day, skipping school and everything. The line was filled with young people: a mix of teenage girls and twenty-something dudes in baseball caps. It was a while ago now, so the visuals are a bit blurry, but I vividly remember how I felt when he opened with JT. He looked absolutely elated on stage—beyond excited just to be there, coexisting with the audience. Almost like a child or an overstimulated puppy. The energy was infectious. I walked out of that venue re-evaluating every concert I’d ever been to. What’s the point of paying for a grand, theatrical production when a lone artist can perform like this? I don’t have enough adjectives to describe his performance style—he was a man possessed, like music was his first language and everything else was just background noise. The vibe was immaculate, as it often is in intimate shows. Everyone in that room knew exactly what they were getting into, and they were more than willing to match the energy given to them. Safe to say I’m very excited to see what he has in store this year !!!!
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The human condition tour terminal 5 in NYC, energy is unreal, could see his family watching from the balcony, got water thrown on me at end and smushed up against the front of the stage, amazing wouldn’t change a thing lol
Boy Mystic raised from the Wilkins baby
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The human condition tour terminal 5 in NYC, energy is unreal, could see his family watching from the balcony, got water thrown on me at end and smushed up against the front of the stage, amazing wouldn’t change a thing lol
@Zeonder YES and similar vibes at Webster Hall the year before! I remember the fam being so proud and everyone crying. And when I was leaving, there were some kids from his old high school joking around w one of their English teachers abt the summer reading list. Truly a community event haha
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I’m from New York and went to two shows there in 2017/2018, but I was in Sydney for the 2019 show. I went alone and had some lovely chats with the Aussie guys in line near me. We hung out for the show and on the way out, one of them was like “wait wait can I ask you a question — are raccoons a big problem?” Super earnest and still one of the funniest questions I’ve ever had about America
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The last time I went to a show was in 2018/2019 I believe. I remember feeling surreal and thinking “this is how a concert should feel.” I had no voice the next day.
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It was Fall 2016 and I lived in Kansas City at the time. I met my homie Sam after we finished playing some music and we rolled out. The weather was chilly but I had my windows down blasting THC. 80s films was my jam at the time. And I remember the drive there, I was contemplating heavy on the lyrics of The Good In Me cuz of a relationship I was in at the time. Pulled up to Uptown Theatre and parked (wasn’t many people there yet) and had my VIP ticket and someone guided me to the back. There he was, chillin. I shook his hand and dapped him up. I remember saying,”bro, The Good in Me is fuckin me up in the best way right now, I appreciate you for putting it into the universe.” Humble as ever. Everything in me wanted to see if we could start a cypher (freestyle) but I just let the thought go. Never got into how I was a rapper/singer or that i worked at several churches and did music 8-12 hours a day. Just didn’t feel right almost pimping myself out, especially cuz we were just chopping it up.
Walked back into the theatre for the opening acts, they were amazing. Sucks I can’t remember them because they had some amazing music that I saved that night before Jon came on stage. I remember the people in front of me commenting how tall I was, and this really short girl saying,”how long have you known about Jon’s music?” And I said,”maybe a month” and she was like omg you’re gonna love this show! He’s amazing! And I said,”if there’s an encore I’ll put you on my shoulders so you can get the best seat.” And she was so excited.
Sure enough, He is The Same started playing, everyone was going crazy and singing to it, and I started singing and freestyling during some of the breaks in the musical arrangements; and the kids in front of me were so geeked, it felt like I was there divinely to make their night the most enjoyable it could be as well. And I loved that. Music is what makes me happy and I love making others happy with it.
We all danced and cried and laughed. When he did Overwhelming, I made a short video for the chick I liked at the time and sent it to her, and she snapped me back with a kissy face saying,”I wish I was there with you!”
Hand of God…I cried. Just sobbed. Fell to my knees and thanked God for my life in that moment. The short girl in front of me wrapped her arms around me and cried with me. It was the first time I let music actually hurt and heal me in a long time (since I was a child and listened to Man in the Mirror by MJ)
He left the stage. Jim Morrison started ramping up. I wiped my tears, looked at the girl, and said,”hop on!” She got on my shoulders, and her friends held her hands and we literally jumped up and down the whole time. When I let her down, we all hugged and I said,”yall make it home safely and don’t ever forget what you got here tonight. This may be once in a lifetime, but this will live on in your hearts forever.”
I drove home, no voice, shoulders on fire, windows down, raining, and my heart was full of passion. I knew music was my calling, but more than just music, changing peoples lives. So if Jon ever reads this, I want him to know that because of his Beautiful Mind, he sparked another heart with that flame and if I do nothing else with my career, I wanna make music with him as a thank you.
@HandOFGod777 Thank you so much for sharing brother. I know for sure now, I'll fly out to catch this guy live, no matter what. Can't wait!
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On September 19, 2019, I went to one of his shows in a small, intimate venue—the basement of a high school. I queued the entire day, skipping school and everything. The line was filled with young people: a mix of teenage girls and twenty-something dudes in baseball caps. It was a while ago now, so the visuals are a bit blurry, but I vividly remember how I felt when he opened with JT. He looked absolutely elated on stage—beyond excited just to be there, coexisting with the audience. Almost like a child or an overstimulated puppy. The energy was infectious. I walked out of that venue re-evaluating every concert I’d ever been to. What’s the point of paying for a grand, theatrical production when a lone artist can perform like this? I don’t have enough adjectives to describe his performance style—he was a man possessed, like music was his first language and everything else was just background noise. The vibe was immaculate, as it often is in intimate shows. Everyone in that room knew exactly what they were getting into, and they were more than willing to match the energy given to them. Safe to say I’m very excited to see what he has in store this year !!!!
@ceetheflea thanks for sharing. The way you describe it sounds like it's a must experience thing, I'll be keeping my eyes out for a next show.
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@HandOFGod777 Thank you so much for sharing brother. I know for sure now, I'll fly out to catch this guy live, no matter what. Can't wait!
@NoahJ bro you tell me when and where, I’ll meet you and we will rock out together!
In my beautiful mind, is a recipe, check your set degrees before you check for me, freezing cold electively
Electrically fire on the ground as i rest in peace
The Memory of Testing the limits of what your Yes can B
-Gambit tha Aternal -
@ceetheflea thanks for sharing. The way you describe it sounds like it's a must experience thing, I'll be keeping my eyes out for a next show.
@NoahJ his shoes really are. they are insanely unique and each one is different in its own way
beautiful mind
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Something I reallyyyyy love about his shows is how he changes the arrangements of the songs that he performs live. It's a MUSICAL EXPERIENCE, not a concert. Rules are thrown out the window and each song as you know it can be altered for the live performance aspect. You won't get the same show twice, even if you get the same setlist. And I would give a kidney to experience it again RIGHT NOW! Hoping you get to go to a show whenever they happen again!
The island is long but life is short in this town
