Greetings from the wild outdoors (actually, more like my apartment's balcony, with a nice tall glass of lemonade)! If you haven't had enough Bro-Am 2010 photos, you're in luck! This week's photos were taken by Briana at this year's Bro-Am...here are my favorites:
If you look closely at his sunglasses, you can see what or who he's taking a photo of: Credit: Briana
A fantastic close-up of a good humored Chad: Credit: Briana
I love the sepia tone: Credit: Briana
Chad doing his wondrous balancing act: Maybe he should try to walk a tight rope. Credit: Briana
Here's Tim, coming in from a successful surf, in the middle of a heated relay: Credit: Briana
Team Foreman high five, signaling Jon that it's his turn: Credit: Briana
And there Jon goes! Credit: Briana To view her full set, click HERE!
Today's memory was sent in by my good friend Matt (HOLAAAAA!), who I met in January at the Kitchener show...here is his story:
My first Switchfoot concert was on their Nothing Is Sound tour back in 2006. I first joined Friends of the Foot in 2009 right before seeing them on their Hello Hurricane Tour, when I really fell in love with their music. I have three quick memories I'd love to share.
The first is in Kitchener, ON (Holla Lisa & Aki!!). I always loved the guitars Jon used, and the amps that Drew used. I asked Jon during the M&G about his Silvertone guitar. He looked a little surprised at first, but launched into a five-minute talk about where he got it, the modifications he did to it, and how much he loved that guitar. He seemed so stoked to talk about it! The same was true with Drew. He was telling me all the specs of his 65 Amps London head. I was impressed, to say the least, about how much the guys knew about their guitars and amps.
Another great memory I have is from last week, at the New Jersey (my home state!!) show with the Goo Goo Dolls. The show was, as many said, short and *interesting*, since Chad showed up 10 seconds before the show started. The best part, for me, was the after show. Jon played some amazing and heart-touching songs from the upcoming album. However, the best part of the night was being able to talk to him afterwards about how much his music has inspired me and gotten me through some tough times.
My favorite memory of all, is probably from July 4th weekend up in Montreal. At the M&G, Jon asked if there was anything I wanted him to play, and I quickly said Chem 6a. He said he'd see what he could do. During the concert, about 3 songs into the set, he began playing the intro to Chem 6a, and then went into Gone with it. He then looked at me and said, "That was for you, man!" with a mischievous smile. The fact that he also played that intro the next night in Vaughan, Ontario was amazing. Oh, and Tim's expression during the intro of This Is Your Life... it has a name now. "Relax guys, I got this." :) (*cough* photo credit: lisa *cough*)
Oh, and as a quick aside, I also enjoy the conversations I have with Romey regarding Lisa. :) - Matt ^*SCOWL* Thanks, Matt. I suppose. If you'd like to share your favorite Switchfoot memories or cherished experiences, send them in to lisa@lanofbrokenhearts.org.
VIDEOVIDEOVIDEO! This week was a great one for new songs, and we got to hear two brand new ones thanks to an aftershow in Jersey. But my favorite still has to be She Says (The Black Eyed Blues)...here's the video, taken by Matt:
I love how Jon got everyone to sing along at the end. That could be such a great future concert moment. I think Vice Verses may be one of those albums...raw and honest, and earnest. I have a feeling it's going to be killer. Your thoughts?
This week's graphic was sent in by Sarah! Check it out here: So awesome! Thanks Sarah!
IF you would like to share any of your graphics, memories or photos, please send them to lisa@landofbrokenhearts.org. Have a fanstastic week!
DISCUSSION POINT: What do you think of the new songs?
AS IT HAPPENS: Confirmed! As we posted earlier, Switchfoot's set at the Boy Scouts Jamboree is being broadcast online. Switchfoot tweets: about to play for 100,000 boy scouts. watch online! we're on at 9:25 EST. www.ustream.tv/shininglight Tune in below!:
SWITCHFOOT/JON FOREMAN/FICTION FAMILY NEWS
SO the guys are playing at... a Boy Scout Jamboree today...? True story. Andy Barron tweets: oh, you know, just your typical saturday with @switchfoot. playing at a jamboree for 100,000 boy scouts. same ol'. I did a quick google search and it looks like you'll be able to watch parts of the event online! Check out this article by PRNewswire:: SCOUTS PREPARED FOR HISTORIC SHINING LIGHT ACROSS AMERICA The spectacular show, "A Shining Light Across America," will be available around the world via Webcast or satellite broadcast. The main show will originate at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree in Virginia, and entertainers and others based in New York City; Raleigh, N.C.; Jacksonville, Fla.; Rapid City, S.D.; and Fort Wayne, Ind., will participate in the BSA centennial extravaganza via two-way satellite link to the jamboree stage. Entertainment includes alternative rock band Switchfoot and magician Giovanni Livera.
Scouts, adult leaders, and thousands of BSA families and supporters are expected to view the Webcast or watch the show on cable television, and many BSA local councils are hosting their own Shining Light festivities in venues large and small. Anyone with a high-speed Internet connection can see the Shining Light activities at www.ustream.tv/shininglight or on the Shining Light section of the BSA's Facebook page. BYU-TV, available in most basic cable packages, will broadcast the event and stream it on the Web site, www.byutv.org. The broadcast starts at 2:30 PDT. I'm not sure how much they'll show of Switchfoot, but it might be worth it to check it every now and then and see if you see the guys. You can watch the ustream right HERE.
New Twitter posts! From Switchfoot: Just thinking how thankful I am to be singing these songs with all of you every night- no other place I'd rather be. Thanks, y'all. -jon
friends in boston, see you on monday, and be sure to check out jon & drew performing live on WBOS 92.9 on monday at noon!
A day in photos: tunnels & swans:
Thanks for an incredible night Jones Beach! today: happy 100th birthday boy scouts of america Maņana, Boston baby!
From Jon: Oh wise twitter, is there any surf near jones beach?
“Let me write the songs of a nation - I don’t care who writes its laws." Andrew Fletcher (and others)
"Live every week like it's shark week." -Tracey Jordan (aka Tracey Morgan)
So good to see y'all! @aaronrgillespie @ethanluck @matthewthieson @kalleluck & @itstayloryall -memorable couple o' days...
From Drew: Just finished lots of early NYC inner views.Good stuff. Matt Pinfield, music choice. Driving to the venue for 2 hrs call me if u get dis. -d
Does anyone know if this is a tic? I just found it on my neck! Grrrr ehhhh eeeek, -d
Thanks for your response. The answer was unanimous! Yes, I had a tic! It's gone now and I'm living life tic free... -d You know Tim has been awfully quiet on his Twitter lately. Justsaying.
By the way, Jon made the top tweets yet again - it's always cool to see how often his tweets appear.
Here's the latest chart news from our friends at We're Awakening: "The Sound" is now sitting at No. 16 on Alternative in it's 12th week, up from No. 19 last week. In their respective 12th weeks, "Mess of Me" was No. 17 and "Meant to Live" was No. 19. We are on one of the best paces ever for a Switchfoot single on the Alternative charts! On the overall Rock Songs chart, "The Sound" leaps from 33-28.
"Your Love Is a Song" is a bit more stagnant on the Christian music front, holding at No. 12 at Christian CHR and up 33-32 on Christian Songs. "The Sound" is back up to No. 2 on Christian Rock. Keep requesting the song!
The Daily Foot has been updated from the ESPN and Conneticut shows - my personal favorites are below, but be sure to view all the shots HERE.
We have further updates from the ESPN show for you to enjoy - photos and videos! Here's a brief clip of Free:
Here's Meant to Live:
One of the ESPN copy editors (seriously) sent us some photos:
Here's some clips of Drew and Jon at the PTS Lounge in New Jersey on Thursday!:
South America fans! Here's a promo for Switchfoot in Argentina that should get you pumped and excited for the upcoming tour:
DC area fans! We received an e-mail from the folks at DC101 & 102.7 JACK-FM letting us know that they're having Switchfoot in for a special in-studio performance! They're letting DC listeners register online for free to attend this acoustic show. They'll be choosing 25 winners (each winner will receive 2 passes) so be sure to register! The deadline is August 1st. Click HERE to enter and good luck!
