Show: Ed Sheeran
Venue: Nokia Theatre
Date: 2/17/13
Show #7
Last week I went to see an artist who has quickly become one of my favorite acts to see live, Ed Sheeran. If you're not familiar with Ed Sheeran, he's an immensely talented singer/songwriter from the UK, most recently known for his Grammy nominated song "The A Team". I hate categorizing someone as amazing as Ed as just a singer/songwriter because he's so much more than that, but you have to listen for yourself to believe it. I personally fell in love with him for his song "Kiss Me" which came on my Pandora station last year and I've been hooked ever since.
At first glance, Ed Sheeran looks like a punk, high school drop out, probably because he was! He actually dropped out of school at the age of 16 and spent time moving from city to city performing at open mic nights until moving to LA and found someone willing to take a chance on him, and the rest is history. He's now 22 (as of the date of this show actually) and is just getting started.
Last Sunday was a big show for Sheeran as not only was it his 22nd birthday, it was the last show of the tour and his biggest headlining US show to date. His BFF Taylor Swift even tweeted Ed to wish a happy birthday to one of her "favorite humans" and good luck at the show.
Opening the show for him was another an Irish singer/songwriter named Foy Vance. I had heard of Foy only because of the last time I saw Ed at The Wiltern in October, he raved about how big of a fan of his he was, and that he would be joining him on his next tour. I had meant to look him up after that but forgot, and now I'm wishing I had. Like Ed, Foy Vance is a one man band. All he needs on stage is his guitar and a loop pedal. At one point he actually used a violin bow on his guitar! It was my first time seeing an opening act get a standing ovation, from a room full of teenage girls nonetheless!
Here are a few videos I recorded of Foy:
Next up was a pop/rap duo from the UK called the Rizzle Kicks. I had such a great time with these guys! It was a nonstop party from beginning to end. The highlight being when they performed their hit song "Mama do the hump" which is catchy as hell!
Finally it was time for Ed to take the stage. Earlier in the day he tweeted asking everyone coming to the show to dress up
Ed ended up coming out in a pirate costume, which I thought he was change or at least take his hat off after a few songs, but he kept it on the whole time.
Foy Vance joined Ed on stage for my favorite song, "Kiss Me"
Moral of the story is, go see Ed Sheeran if you ever get the chance! You will be glad you did!
Last week I went to see an artist who has quickly become one of my favorite acts to see live, Ed Sheeran. If you're not familiar with Ed Sheeran, he's an immensely talented singer/songwriter from the UK, most recently known for his Grammy nominated song "The A Team". I hate categorizing someone as amazing as Ed as just a singer/songwriter because he's so much more than that, but you have to listen for yourself to believe it. I personally fell in love with him for his song "Kiss Me" which came on my Pandora station last year and I've been hooked ever since.
At first glance, Ed Sheeran looks like a punk, high school drop out, probably because he was! He actually dropped out of school at the age of 16 and spent time moving from city to city performing at open mic nights until moving to LA and found someone willing to take a chance on him, and the rest is history. He's now 22 (as of the date of this show actually) and is just getting started.
Last Sunday was a big show for Sheeran as not only was it his 22nd birthday, it was the last show of the tour and his biggest headlining US show to date. His BFF Taylor Swift even tweeted Ed to wish a happy birthday to one of her "favorite humans" and good luck at the show.
Opening the show for him was another an Irish singer/songwriter named Foy Vance. I had heard of Foy only because of the last time I saw Ed at The Wiltern in October, he raved about how big of a fan of his he was, and that he would be joining him on his next tour. I had meant to look him up after that but forgot, and now I'm wishing I had. Like Ed, Foy Vance is a one man band. All he needs on stage is his guitar and a loop pedal. At one point he actually used a violin bow on his guitar! It was my first time seeing an opening act get a standing ovation, from a room full of teenage girls nonetheless!
Here are a few videos I recorded of Foy:
Next up was a pop/rap duo from the UK called the Rizzle Kicks. I had such a great time with these guys! It was a nonstop party from beginning to end. The highlight being when they performed their hit song "Mama do the hump" which is catchy as hell!
Finally it was time for Ed to take the stage. Earlier in the day he tweeted asking everyone coming to the show to dress up
Ed ended up coming out in a pirate costume, which I thought he was change or at least take his hat off after a few songs, but he kept it on the whole time.
Foy Vance joined Ed on stage for my favorite song, "Kiss Me"
Ed worked in 2pac to his song "Grade 8" and it was bad ass. This video also showcases what I mean when I say he's a one man band. He has his guitar rigged to provide a bass beat when he strikes it. Also watch for his rap break around 3:09.
The Rizzle Kicks and Foy Vance joined ed on stage for part of "You Need Me, I Don't Need You":
Moral of the story is, go see Ed Sheeran if you ever get the chance! You will be glad you did!
