Pearl Jam 2016 North American tour

[Norah]

the gimmick of Fenway Park.

I've been considering one of these shows. Please educate me on why you consider it a gimmick. Because I really don't want to spend that much money.

Because it's not a concert venue. Demand goes up for shows there because of the building, despite the fact that any of the traditional venues are better suited for live music.

[Strat]

Then you also have to listen to more of vedders drunked up sports ramblings

[numbers]

Yeah, I'd much rather they played Mansfield or the Fleet Center than Fenway. I don't go to concerts to see the venue.

[numbers]

Then you also have to listen to more of vedders drunked up sports ramblings

Plenty of "VEDDER 10" Red Sox jerseys at this show.

[numbers]

Speaking of the Fenway shows, did they announce an on-sale date for them yet?

[CopperTom]

Speaking of the Fenway shows, did they announce an on-sale date for them yet?

Supposedly, the public sale starts 2/12

[96583UP]

1) DOES RICKY RAMONE STILL WORK FOR THE BAND??

2) HAS JEFF RESOLVED HIS DIARRHEA PROBLEM??

We'll assume the answer to #2 is no.

But as far as #1 - seriously - does anyone know? Who was handing Ed his guitar during Sirens in the South American tour?

And did any PJ fans bring back the Zika virus from the Brazil shows?

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[Strat]

1) DOES RICKY RAMONE STILL WORK FOR THE BAND??

2) HAS JEFF RESOLVED HIS DIARRHEA PROBLEM??

We'll assume the answer to #2 is no.

But as far as #1 - seriously - does anyone know? Who was handing Ed his guitar during Sirens in the South American tour?

And did any PJ fans bring back the Zika virus from the Brazil shows?

?

Dime knows. I think it was one of glens techs, no? Who is also now eds tech or was with the group?

[McParadigm]

I can think of no greater humanitarian act than to sabotage Sirens. We should have fundraised for the man.

[numbers]

Speaking of the Fenway shows, did they announce an on-sale date for them yet?

Supposedly, the public sale starts 2/12

Thanks!

[96583UP]

I can think of no greater humanitarian act than to sabotage Sirens. We should have fundraised for the man.

i would donate to his cause

he'll probably use it for dope or something

which would make it extra-worthy

[Bammer]

Strat, that's a fair policy.

It's fair. Sure. I'm kind of surprised you say that though.

Long ago none of that mattered. You sent your postcard in. You got selected or you didn't. Then you showed up early if you could and waited in line to get even better seats.


I don't want to do that anymore but that was legit.

This all changed because the pit jamily put up such a stink about how old members have seen too many shows and are lame up front.

I'm fine with spreading the love but i think you should still be able to see both shows in these cities.

The band had problems with that. It was well documented.

Can you sum it up briefly?

Yeah, the band was complaining that all the people in the front rows were lame and just standing there. That is why in 08 (I think) they implemented that "lottery" where a few lucky 10Cer's with higher numbers would win tickets in the front two rows, then they just switched to GA to get rid of the squares altogether.

Buncha 50-year-old jagoffs, eh?

Honestly that sounds like that last couple times I saw Counting Crows. Everyone up front just stands there with their smartphone out recording.

[WaitingForBluey]

the gimmick of Fenway Park.

I've been considering one of these shows. Please educate me on why you consider it a gimmick. Because I really don't want to spend that much money.

Because it's not a concert venue. Demand goes up for shows there because of the building, despite the fact that any of the traditional venues are better suited for live music.

So I'm assuming this same logic applies to Wrigley then too?

[dprival78]

might try for fenway, even though i prefer my venues smaller rather than bigger. as a yankee fan, i still have never been there.. maybe this will finally get me there.

[BDB]

the gimmick of Fenway Park.

I've been considering one of these shows. Please educate me on why you consider it a gimmick. Because I really don't want to spend that much money.

Because it's not a concert venue. Demand goes up for shows there because of the building, despite the fact that any of the traditional venues are better suited for live music.

So I'm assuming this same logic applies to Wrigley then too?

uh, yes. I believe PJ Wrigley in 2013 sold out fastest of any act ever.

[WaitingForBluey]

might try for fenway, even though i prefer my venues smaller rather than bigger. as a yankee fan, i still have never been there.. maybe this will finally get me there.

Yeah, that's the only reason why I was seriously considering it... but I might prefer to see an actual baseball game there instead

[Chris_H_2]

N2 of Fenway and Wrigley are Sundays. I can't wait for them to walk out on stage at 8:30 for a 7:30 start time, have it start pissing rain, and then only be able to come back for 30 minutes or so because of a curfew that they have trouble moving because the next day is a weekday.

[@SkitchP]

While I agree there is some truth to the gimmick element of historic baseball stadiums, I can't rail against it too hard. Inevitably, those types of venues are better for visiting fans just in regards of.. other things to do around. If you're at a suburban ampitheatre, there usually arent dozens of walkable bars, hotels, etc. Which makes Chris's Sunday point all the more baffling.

[Norah]

Yeah, there's absolutely nothing around the Boston Garden.

[E.H. Ruddock]

Yeah, there's absolutely nothing around the Boston Garden.

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