San Diego natives Swithfoot put on an exhilarating performance to a sold out crowd live at the Roxy in Hollywood on Wednesday, October 18, 2006. Amidst text messaging, cell phones and digital cameras that the audience was engaging in, Switchfoot put on a fabulous show. The band played a plethora of tunes, songs that included music from “The Beautiful Let Down,” “Nothing is Sound,” and cuts from their up and coming six studio release and third for Columbia records “Oh! Gravity,” in December.
Switchfoot is comprised of brothers Jon and Tim Foreman, guitars and vocals and bass, respectively, Jerome Fontamillas, keyboards, Drew Shirley, guitar, and Chad Butler on drums.
Amongst spotlights and strobe lights, Switchfoot began their set with a stirring version of their hit, “Stars.” Jon Foreman interacted with the audience letting them know that he really enjoyed playing at the Roxy and that it brought back memories when they taped a video shoot there years ago.
The band tried out a couple of new songs from the new disc including the title track, “Oh! Gravity,” “American Dream,” “Awakening,” and the bluesy “Dirty Second Hand,” which were all in classic Switchfoot form. The crowd was very receptive to their new material. 
The bands is touring in support of this new CD, but still were able to cater to their fans favorites. “Thank you for sticking by our sides for all of these years. This has to be one of my favorite Roxy shows,” says Foreman.
Tracks from “The Beautiful Let Down included, “Gone,” “ Ammunition,” “Meant To Live,” and “Dare You to Move”
Songs from “Nothing Is Sound,” included, “Lonely Nation,” “Happy Is A Yuppy Word,” “Easier than Love,” “Politicians,” and “We are One Tonight.” Foreman got the audience to participate in a call and response section as their fans sang the words loudly to each song taking over for Foreman.
Jon Foreman pulled out his acoustic guitar in a rousing rendition of the song, “Twenty Four,” and dedicated several of their songs to producers Tim Palmer and Steve Lillywhite icons in the music industry. On one of their songs he looked like he was biting the guitar strings producing a dizzying effect. He also played the harmonica on “The Fatal Wound,” aka Dylan, and Neil Young. The band is both dynamic and energetic with Butler providing an amazing back beat.
As most of you probably know that Switchfoot is a surfing term meaning to surf with the opposite forward. The bands musicianship is outstanding and they really deliver to their fans. These multi-platinum modern rock songwriters surely give their audience a fantastic show and aim to please. Be sure to check them out when they come to your town that is if you can get a ticket.
