ben harper

so, ben harper married laura dern on xmas. he's so hot. (BAM, he's your man.)

when i happened to google him, i found a review of his Diamonds on the Inside album on a christian blah-blah site...here's a fast read:

Faith is a regular subject in Harper's work, but his private life is another matter. He has been known to smoke marijuana, and his music sometimes includes racy themes of "sexual healing." Perhaps he's since grown out of those tendencies, now that he's a family man. And in interviews, he regularly calls himself a "believer" to whom faith is important. Are these spiritual references in Harper's songs sincere or are they simply done for style? There are many conflicting factors at work concerning Ben Harper, so it's probably best to take Diamonds on the Inside at face value—a delightful crossroads of musical styles that offers some seemingly well-intentioned declarations of faith.

it's an awesome album btw.
i've only see him live once at ACL fest 2003.
he'll be at the Vic in Chicago this July...i will have to be there.