Red Mosquito

their last show was May 18, 2025

been almost 1 year

and still don't have a drummer ID'ed

this is a serious issue for them

if people start cancelling their 10C memberships

and they lose that annuity stream

the whole house of cards collapses

Not as long as they keep releasing “vault” shows on vinyl

Mike is getting frustrated about the slow process, I think.

He says they have ' inquiries '. That probably means they have contacted the likes of Matt Chamberlain etc. They know who are interested, and they probably also received some open applications. They have been mailing about it.

But I dont think they have sat in a room where they can truly discuss it. Let alone invite drummers to audition.

They will find someone, its just going to take some time. If Rush can find a drummer anyone can.

Everyone relax

Ed will find a way to blame Dave A for this

and then the creative cycle can begin anew

Maybe it's an HR thing.

Maybe the actual reason Matt left is more widely known in certain circles and is a hiring liability. Like maybe Boom is a real tyrant on the road because his organ is audible. Or maybe nobody want to work with a negligent homicidal maniac.

maybe no one is down with Ed's hats

lvc wrote: Mon May 11, 2026 7:55 pm Maybe the actual reason Matt left is more widely known in certain circles and is a hiring liability. Like maybe Boom is a real tyrant on the road because his organ is audible. Or maybe nobody want to work with a negligent homicidal maniac.

Not sure if you’re joking about Boom, but they sounded much better without him.
Pearl Jam Mind Your Manners / Rockin' In the Free World Late Show With Stephen Colbert

I 100% believe Boom killed Crazy Mary.

Boom definitely the type to play all sorts of pranks on the road

Hiding Josh's soprano triangles

Switching out Mike's guitar picks for pop chips

Planting a bunch of Splash and Crash cymbals in Matt's kit and asking Ed 'wtf is this?'

interesting. They are scheduled for Ohana.

Damn annouce the drummer already!!

Strat wrote: Tue May 12, 2026 4:10 pm interesting. They are scheduled for Ohana.

They gave themselves a deadline haha

I just checked, and it's almost been a whole year with no drumoise in the band Pearl Jam

They asked Matt to help out.

Strat wrote: Tue May 12, 2026 4:10 pm interesting. They are scheduled for Ohana.

Acoustic set, no drums

Knabetnuom wrote: Tue May 12, 2026 4:45 pm They asked Matt to help out.

wease wrote: Tue May 12, 2026 4:47 pm

Strat wrote: Tue May 12, 2026 4:10 pm interesting. They are scheduled for Ohana.

Acoustic set, no drums

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They are not announcing the drummer until 5 minutes before the show right

VinylGuy wrote: Tue May 12, 2026 5:01 pm They are not announcing the drummer until 5 minutes before the show right

If there is one, probably not until final bow at the end of the show.