The Domain got a little wetter than expected on Saturday night, but a bit of rain wasn’t going to spoil Jack Johnson‘s return to Sydney.
The Hawaiian singer-songwriter brought a packed lineup to his SURFILMUSIC Tour, with American blues and folk favourite Ben Harper, Australian roots-rock gem John Butler and singer-songwriter Emily Wurramara.
Harper, the Grammy-winning musician known for his soulful vocals and slide guitar, has spent decades moving between blues, folk and rock. Butler needs little introduction to Australian audiences, having built a career around intricate guitar work and songs like ‘Zebra’ and ‘Betterman’. Wurramara offered a beautiful blending of contemporary folk and soul with Anindilyakwa language and stories drawn from Country.
Johnson’s own set was a welcome run through the songs that have made him a household name, with the weather doing little to dampen the mood.
The night’s best moment came when he invited all three openers back on stage. The four artists brought the evening to a fitting close, turning an already impressive bill into an especially wholesome celebration.
