Just Jack @ Glastonbury 2007

United Kingdom | by Ben H. Murray | 23 June 2007

As Just Jack came off stage he had a spare five minutes to chat about Iced Gems, getting sunburnt and failing to bring the sun with him this year...

Virtual Festivals: You've just come off stage, how did it go?
Jack: I really enjoyed it, it was the first proper acoustic set we've done. I was a bit concerned before but I felt really comfortable, the fact that the songs are very lyrical makes it quite nice to have it broken down so everyone can hear what's being said. It was really mellow and relaxed, there's not that much stuff here that is that mellow. Everyone is moving towards playing as fast as they can, so it's quite nice to just chill.

VF: So is this your first Glastonbury?
Jack: No, it's my second – I was here in 2003.

VF: Did you get rained on?
Jack: No, 90 degree Fahrenheit heat. Everyone was getting sunburnt, it was really nice.

VF: Do you want an Iced Gem?
Jack: I haven't seen those for fucking years!

VF: Help yourself.
Jack: Anyway, 2003, I came here to play in the Dance Tent which was my third gig ever.

VF: That's pretty good for your third ever gig.
Jack: Yeah, I think a few people in the industry were aware of the record and the press was really good. We did Reading, Leeds, V, Glastonbury and so on.

VF: How did Reading and Leeds go? They're pretty heavy festivals.
Jack: Yeah but it went well, we were just doing everything we could then. I was hoping I could bring some good luck and some sunshine this year but it didn't happen.