Concert for the Blind Summer 2022
Returning from a 2-year hiatus, the Hirst Brothers delivered one of their best concerts to date. The band had plenty of at-home time to prepare for their next show, with a goal of improving their show for the guests. This show saw pre-recorded and arranged backing tracks, in-ear monitoring and a pre-determined set list. For the first time, the concert felt like a real show and less like a basement jam session.
In the prior months, Johnny spent countless hours recording, arranging and producing a custom set of backing tracks featuring horns, piano, background vocals, etc.. to ensure each song was able to reach the full potential. “There’s only three of us and some songs can’t be done with just a guitar, bass and drummer - so we stepped it up.” says Johnny.
With professional help from videographer Vic Placido, and live sound engineer David Veldman, the Brothers were able to perform their show knowing that the resulting footage and audio would be far better than they’ve ever achieved. Having the ability to mix, master and produce higher quality videos means that much of the show will be captured and documented forever.
The concert featured a jam-packed setlist of crowd pleasers, including two original songs written by the Hirst Brothers. Of course, the show had to include a special feature from the Hirst Brothers best-friend and top-supporter, Marcus Burns, who performed a medley of Sweet Home Alabama and All Summer Long.
Many of the songs will be posted to YouTube and can be viewed on the Hirst Brothers YouTube page (access below)
Setlist:
Starting Over - Chris Stapleton
Stuck in the Middle With You - Steelers Wheel
Maggie May - Bryan Adams
Night Moves - Bob Segar
Just the Two of Us - Bill Withers
Ramble On - Led Zeppelin
Valeria - Amy Winehouse
Hotel California - The Eagles
One of These Nights - The Eagles
Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles
Come Together - The Beatles
Oh Darling! - The Beatles
Brandy - Looking Glass
Bennie and the Jets - Elton John
Purple Rain - Prince
Blinded By the Light - Bruce Springsteen
Sweet Little Something - The Hirst Brothers
Nah! - The Hirst Brothers
Sweet Home Alabama/All Summer Long ft. Burnsy - Lynard Skynard & Kid Rock
Daniella - John Butler Trio
Betterman - John Butler Trio
Funky Tonight - John Butler Trio
September - Earth, Wind & Fire
I Feel Good - James Brown
Play that Funky Music - Wild Cherry
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars
Encore:
Billie Jean - Micheal Jackson
Are You Gunna Be My Girl - Jet
As always, the Brothers want to send a special THANK YOU to all that supported, joined, and donated. The Brothers were able to raise over $2,000 CAD to support vision research in Canada.
Special Guest Burnsy owning the stage
A shot with the fans
