JIMMY EAT WORLD AND DAVID VERTESI

On May 21st, the Jimmy Eat World show took place at the Commodore Ballroom, a 19+ venue in downtown Vancouver. This was the first time I've been there and I will admit that I was impressed with the set up but was discouraged by the rowdy crowd that ensued from alcohol consumption. I found that this took away from the experience, but overall the show was fun!

DAVID VERTESI

On May 21st, David Vertesi opened for the Jimmy Eat World concert at the Commodore Ballroom. He joked that the only reason he got to open for them was because everyone was expecting the rapture. A lot of people in the crowd were very disrespectful to David by yelling "Jimmy Eat World" during his set. It was especially sad when people were screaming and talking during "Learn To Run," one of his most touching songs. For more info on David Vertesi, check out our old post from a more intimate venue and his website.

David Vertesi!

Peter Carruthers playin' some cello!

Here's a video we took of Dave talking about Jimmy Eat World:

At one point during the show, Dave commented that he grew up listening to Jimmy Eat World. He went on to say that he also grew up listening to the Spice Girls. The result is this video of Dave doing a cover of Say You'll Be There! We found it really funny that he chose this song, and we love him for it <3 Also note Peter Carruthers head-banging! He always looks so serious and absorbed by the music, it was nice to see him let loose!

JIMMY EAT WORLD

Jimmy Eat World was formed in 1993 in Arizona. The band is made up of Jim Adkins (vocals and guitar), Rick Burch (bass and vocals), Zach Lind (drummer) and Tom Linton (guitar). They have released seven studio albums and have had many hit singles including: "The Middle", "Sweetness" and "Bleed American". Oddly enough, the "Jimmy" makes no reference to the lead singer's name. The band found their name from a childhood drawing. Linton's younger brothers, Ed and Jim, were fighting one day. As revenge on his brother, Ed drew a picture of Jim eating the world with the caption "Jimmy Eat World". And the band name was born...

Singer Courtney Marie Andrews toured with the band, playing keyboard and singing back-up vocals!

Jimmy Eat World performing Let it Happen:

A rare video of Jim Adkins addressing the crowd where he mentions that Vancouver is one of his favourite places to play!

Jim Adkins forgets to introduce Rick Burch until now and tries to make peace before returning to the tour bus:

Here's what Jimmy Eat World had to say about the show in Vancouver (via Twitter):

jimmyeatworld Vancouver crowd front and center. #rapture http://t.co/Jp4pDQv 11-05-21 11:50 PM

jimmyeatworld Thanks to everyone who came out to the show in Vancouver. You guys were the best crowd yet on this run. Day off in Edmonton. What's to do? 11-05-22 2:08 PM

jimmyeatworld Vancouver crowd front and center (Pre-rapture): #fb http://t.co/W13AnKW 11-05-22 2:10 PM

Here's my new Jimmy Eat World t-shirt! I'm wearing it as I type :)

This picture had to be included... Meet Elysia, the photographer for this post! Best. Face. Ever. ;)

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