Jack Black and Kyle Glass entertained audiences to the fullest with their band Tenacious D. Not bothering with lingering around backstage, the guys were dropped off by a mini van and went straight in for their set. Jack Black kept the crowd pleased with favorite tunes from Tenacious D’s three studio albums, but maybe moreso with his absurd stage antics. What we do know is that Black’s stage hands may be the best in the business. Not even having to say anything, Black would remove his guitar and stand with his hands straight up, much like a toddler. Help would appear to remove said shirt from Black, and replace with a fresh one. Like a cat who insisted that thing be flung off the counter just to get some attention, Black would deliberately knock over his mic stand then wait for someone to come pick it up.
The result was an incredibly entertaining show by someone who, from afar, we’d bet may be the most likable guy in Hollywood.
All Photos: Derek Georgevich.
Riot Fest: Tenacious D
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Kyle Gass / Jack Black.
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Jack Black / Kyle Gass.
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'The D' - kicking off their Riot Fest set.
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Jack putting his arm around KG- these guys truly have fun performing.
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1 of 6 Bows that 'the D' took during their set.
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Jack Black took his shirt off, raised his arms in the air and then a roadie comes running on stage to outfit Jack with a new shirt.
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Jack Black belting out some killer vocals.
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The faces Jack Black makes while performing are simply amazing.
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Guitar on guitar on guitar on guitar - shredding.
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Jack and KG post shredding around the drummer.
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So many guitars, so much shredding.
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Jack Black focussed while singing to the crowd.
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KG had a smile on his face damn near the entire set.
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Jack Black commands a roadie to pick up his mic stand that he just knocked over.
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Part of what makes 'the D' amazing is their theatrics. Here Jack yells again at the roadie to now adjust the mic.
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KG and Jack take a breather in between songs.
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KG singing, Jack shredding.
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Jack singing to the crowd.
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JAZZ!!!!
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Kyle Gass killing it on the recorder.
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It wouldn't be a Tenacious D show if Jack Black wasn't dancing around stage.
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Chicago is the #1 city in the world.
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The D's bassist.
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Jack Black galloping around stage.
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This is not the greatest song in the world, it is just a tribute.
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Jack Black after his roadie changes his shirt for the second time.
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Jack Black made the roadie pour him water, then spits it three feet in the air.
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"KG I think our guitarist is possessed" -exclaimed Jack Black.
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Both Jack & KG look on as their guitarist knocks out a killer solo.
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Tenacious D closing out their amazing Riot Fest set.
