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We attended both days (despite the rain) and it was the best lineup in years. I always look forward to being introduced to new (up and coming) acts as well as seeing seasoned favorites in a unique format. The artists are so humble and grateful to be a part of the event. Their sincerity makes me feel like part of something wonderful.
The music was great! A lot of different types of music with just about everything for anyone. The Saturday show was rainy but with the purchase of a cheap pancho we had no problem. The music set were the right length in time.
Opening acts were a little too somber. Billy Idol and Eddie Vedder were the hits of the night. Buffalo Springfield were worth seeing, though not totally in their game. The food courts need to be upgraded-there is nothing but junk food! I am considering bringing my own food next time.
After 40 years it was great to see them together again, and remember the dream. I'm still living it. Kris was great and so was Elvis.Billy Idol was a little tired but he still rocked! Next to the Beatles getting together again this was about as good as it gets.
Jackson Browne and David Lindley were great and should have been given more time. Lucinda Williams had a few good songs. Unfortunately missed most of Kris Kristofferson getting food. Billy Idol was absolutely not my thing, but the crowd sure loved him. Elvis Costello--way too country for me in his set, although nice seeing Emmylou Harris with him. Pearl Jam rocked--stole the show. Of course, a treat to hear Buffalo Springfield and the encore with everyone Rockin in the Free World was the song of the night.
one of the best ever! this is around the 13th bridge show we have attended. Amazing lineup and wonderful! Pearl Jam was the best I have ever seen them. Buffalo Springfield amazing! Loved Modest Mouse!
This is my 7th Bridge School Concert I've been to and I hate to say it but it was one of my least favorites. Maybe the show for Sunday was better, but this year was really really short. The show seemed to have started later and the sets were much shorter (4 songs and that was it). The set changes were longer than some of the perfomers were on stage. I will continue to go to these shows to support the kids, but please go back to the old format and let these performers play.
The show was great, despite missing one of my favorite acts, Jackson Browne, because our tickets did not work at the entrance. Pearl Jam was the best.
It was a bummer it rained but was still a good concert. Got a good seat on the lawn. Long lines for the lawn chairs and long lines but was packed. Billy Idol rocked the house and Pearl Jam was amazing. My favorite band. buffalo Springfield brought back a lot of memories and sounded good. it was a good experience even with the rain
it was a very cold night and we needed a few more blood pumping songs- otherwise good
1st half a bit slow and way too much time between sets. Concert went from about 5:30-12. Could have condensed it to 5-10 if their set changes had been faster. Show was great from Billy Idol to the end when they started rocking out! Parking lots poorly designed for traffic flow.... They have to stop hoards of pedestrians to let premium parking cars out.
If u looking for something different this concert is perfect. Pearl jam acoustic was Incredible, good songs , great event, cool people too. Mahalo guys and Aloha
The show was fantastic. One of the best years ever! Pearl Jam was at their best and sounded great and Billy Idol was rocking the stage. Also loved Buffalo Springfild and Elvis Costello and Emmylou Harris. What a great show.
If Saturday's show didn't have Billy Idol or Pearl Jam it would have been a complete waste of time! Grizzly Bear sounded like N'Sync, Modest Mouse was actually good for the second band of the night; Lucinda Williams??? blah Kris Kristofferson...thanks for appearing, but 30% of the audience can probably sing better than him. One of my favorite performers, Elvis Costello sucked!!! It pains me to say that! He made the mistake of bringing Emmylou Harris on stage with him. They sang about 5 obscure songs with her singing over him on each one! "Disappointed!!!" Billy Idol ROCKED!!!! I can't believe I said that! He brought some much needed energy to a pretty boring event. Pearl Jam is just a great band!! I never used to like Pearl Jam. That sentiment changed when I saw them in 1999 at the Bridge School concert. The fact that Eddie Vedder took the time to get to know all the kids names, got to know their parents, etc. I looked at the band in a whole new light! At Bridge School 2010, they killed!!!! Except for a bad arrangement of "Better Man." Honestly, don't know what they were thinking with that poppy arrangement. The rain came, it was 11pm I had to be in work at 5am, so I didn't see Buffalo Springfield. I heard they were great. Neil Young is a great performer and overall great guy for having this benefit. Some Bridge School concerts have been really great, this (Saturday show) was not!
Some times the first few acts at the Bridge School Benefit Concert surprise you. A couple of years ago there was the unforgettable opening set by Regina Spektor. A year or two before that Los Lobos rocked the house with their charged opener. But this year's first few acts, especially Grizzly Bear and Modest Mouse, were completely forgettable. Which was too bad since it was an almost packed house by the time the show started. A few later performers were equally uninspired. Lucinda Williams garbeled her lyrics so badly that we were left to guess what she was singing about. And Elvis Costello's song choices were downright bizarre. Where was "Alison" and "Watching the Detectives", for example? Fortunately, Billy Idol, Pearl Jam, and Buffalo Springfield saved the night. Even in the incessant drizzle Billy Idol was able to pump up the crowd. It didn't hurt that the Giants won the pennant during one of his songs. Pearl Jam's set reminded me that Eddie Vedder would sound great singing the phonebook. But the real surprise, the transcendent performers of the evening, were easily the old farts in Buffalo Springfield. Stephen Stills looked like an investment banker in his sport coat and tie as he belted out the lyrics to "For What It's Worth." Richie Furray was a revelation singing lead on half their songs. And we got a large dose of Neil Young both singing and rocking on his old guitar. So in spite of the sluggish, forgettable opening and the annoying showers, it was another memorable Bridge School Concert. Thanks Peggy and Neil.
First, the show Should have started earlier in the day. There were so many bands, it would have been nice to see them perform for more than 30 minutes without it putting the concert behind schedule. The venue is horribly inconvenient to get to by any means other than driving. This should have been more clearly explained on the website. As someone from out of town (and not used to driving) it was a big pain. The will call was ridiculous. For some reason the staff only wanted 10 or so people in line at each will call booth, the result was a really bad experieince, of standing around waiting for your chance to get in line. Stupid. The beers were $12. Enough said.
The Bridge was great. Started off slow, but bring on Billy Idol and a Giants win at the same time and the night started to rock. Pearl Jam was lights out and the night ended without too much rain. Glad I went on Sat. and night Sunday with all that rain.
Once again, simply amazing. I am not a regular concert goer and so I tend to be selective about what I see. I saw The Bridge School Concert last year and intend to see it again next year. Merle Haggard did not make it so that was a disappointment, and Kris Kristopherson's solo performance was a bit weak. Adding Emmy Lou Harris as a surprise performing was a nice touch. Billy Idol was mid-way though belting out the Generation X song "Ready, Steady, Go" when most of the fans jumped to their feet screaming "YEAH!!!!! and YES!!!! and OH, MY GOD". Idol had no idea that many of the audience was also listening to the SF Giants game against the Phillies and they'd just won; Idol thought the audience was into him. Well, yes and the lyrics was appropriate to the moment. I won't forget that one!
Pearl Jam & Buffalo Springfield were very good. the rain was alittle annoying
The concert rocked! It lasted 8 hours + The seats were perfect! The whole line up was amazing! My husband works so hard all year and its hard to get him to relax and go anywhere on vacation, but this Bridge School Benefit Concert was just the right thing for him to enjoy. He listens to Neil Young in the car, home so this was just what he needed. He really really, loved No Doubt and Monsters of Folk, WolfMother too. The people seated around us were the best too, they were friendly and very cool people.
