by Marc Fong
Jack White’s surprise appearance at the intimate Great American Music Hall was an unexpected gift for fans in San Francisco. Announced only days before, the show was part of a spontaneous mini-tour supporting his latest release, No Name. White’s unorthodox approach, deciding venues and dates on a whim, sent excitement rippling through the city. Inside the packed venue, East Bay’s Naked Roommate set the tone with their impromptu energy, before White stormed the stage with a fiery rendition of “Old Scratch Blues.”
While his new material was compelling, it was the White Stripes hits like “Hotel Yorba,” “Icky Thump,” and “Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground” that brought the crowd to life. By the time “Seven Nation Army” echoed through the hall, the energy was fierce as the crowd sang along with White. He barely paused between songs but left an impression with his sharp humor, including a playful Donald Trump impersonation. After an explosive encore and nearly two hours of ferocious rock, White left the crowd in awe.
Check out the photo gallery from this unforgettable night below!
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