Farm Aid 2006 – Dave Matthews and John Mellencamp!

At 8pm, Dave Matthews played a trio of hauntingly beautiful melodies. The audience is enraptured. He began with “Every Day” and followed it with “Crazy,” which kept everyone spellbound.

John Mellencamp followed Matthews and is currently playing. His sound fills the stadium and fields beyond. It is rich with guitar and fiddle. The crowd is on its feet swaying to this big sound and John’s electric presence on stage. Dressed all in black, he is reminiscent of the original man in black himself. As he finishes his second tune the crowd roars its approval and John quickly slams into “Paper in Fire.” The crowd responds by singing along, standing and dancing to the song.

John, on fire himself, has thrown off his jacket, finishes his song and begins to address the audience. They respond in full voice, roaring their approval.

Farm Aid, Dave Matthews, John Mellencamp