The moon is shining bright over the Hollywood Bowl and Joni Mitchell lets out a laugh.
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It’s the first of two sold-out Joni Jam concerts at the outdoor venue, her first headlining concert in Los Angeles in over 24 years; a couple years since Mitchell returned to the stage at the Newport Folk Festival, a year after her first ticketed concert in two decades at the Gorge — and about nine years after a brain aneurysm nearly killed her and sent her to the hospital. But for close to three hours on Saturday night, Mitchell delivered a landmark concert filled with stunning classics, thrilling deep cuts, and laughter in between.
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Surrounded by her Joni Jam band — Brandi Carlile, Jacob Collier, Lucius, Blake Mills, Robin Pecknold, and others — Mitchell sat on a throne-like armchair as the musical royalty she is. Mitchell’s set felt like it could’ve been plucked out of an intimate hangout with friends nearby over in Laurel Canyon.
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For instance, there was a lamp sitting on a side table next to Mitchell, with plenty of other vintage-looking furniture spread around the stage. The incredible duo Lucius sat on couch, while Brandi Carlile sat next to the music legend most of the show, acting as a thoughtful fan and host of the evening, making sure everyone knew just how special each and every moment was. That is, when Carlile wasn’t also singing her heart out. (“I’m honored to have her as a friend because she brought me out of retirement,” Mitchell would say later in the night.)
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Q: What songs did Joni Mitchell perform during the concert?
A: Joni Mitchell performed a variety of songs, including classics like “Both Sides Now,” “Coyote,” and “A Case of You,” as well as newer tracks like “Shine” and “If.”
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