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New Analog Member - Hi & Why
I'm a new member (51xxxx), I've seen this asked a lot) and have searched for the right place and way to post. Since it's not really clear, I'm just gonna take a shot and say hey here. I'm Nancy, from NJ - I've followed PJ since early 90's through albums and vicariously on the internet (once it actually existed). I have never seen them live which can be best explained by 'Present Tense', "Better Man" and "Come Back". I'm also the single mom of a 16 year old who split for his father's home 9 months ago. I have been in a dark place for way too long and I need to live again, no matter how terrifying that can be. So posting here, as uncomfortable as it may be, is part of regaining my self and enjoying my life - doing all the things which i withdrew from over the past 20 years. I am not here for sympathy, I am here to connect with people who have been impacted by songs which resonate - and PJ has been there throughout my journey; always seeming to touch a chord in me at pivotal times in my life. The fact that a man can write the words 'he opens the door, she rolls over, pretends to sleep as he looks her over' is mind-blowing to me because it brings me right there thinking please don't talk, please just leave me alone for one night. Their music has lifted me up, soothed me, made me cry and kept me hoping. I owe it to my departed siblings, my son and, I must remember, to myself to live and this is one of the steps in doing so. I WILL see Pearl Jam live, but first I come here to say hello to those who have been living life and making friends due to love of a band. i saw that someone said not to be personal, but the band has always put themselves out there and if i am to be part of a community - i need to be who i am and let the rest take care of itself. I'm truly humbled to be among all of you and look forward to singing Crazy Mary next to one or more of you someday. Phew!! ^:)^ #:-S
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Woman of strength and courage, find your way to the nearest Pearl Jam show and be redeemed!
If I opened it now would you not understand?
Have fun!!!!
Those that can be trusted can change their mind.
Here's to you starting to feel Alive again, living in the Present Tense and may your Future Days be Given To Fly.
2011 - Alpine Valley Ampitheater, East Troy
2013 - Wrigley Field, Chicago
2014 - Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul
2014 - Bradley Center, Milwaukee
2016 - Wrigley Field, Chicago
2018 - Wrigley Field, Chicago
Jen
6/19/95 Red Rocks
9/11/98 MSG
11/19/12 EV solo Tulsa
7/19/13 Wrigley 10/19/13 Brooklyn 2 10/21/13 Philly 1 10/22/13 Philly 2 10/25/13 Hartford
10/08/14 Tulsa 10/09/14 Lincoln
9/26/15 New York City
4/16/16 Greenville 4/28/16 Philly 1 4/29/16 Philly 2 5/1/16 MSG 1 5/2/16 MSG 2 8/7/16 Fenway 2 8/20/16 Wrigley 1
4/7/17 RRHOF New York City
9/02/18 Fenway 1 9/04/2018 Fenway 2
9/18/21 Asbury Park
9/11/22 New York City
9/14/22 Camden
Personal Favorite:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GW9S5mAspZ0
and if that don't work ... you got the cheese ... the sweet, sweet, stinky cheese.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiOqHLVxZvA
If I opened it now would you not understand?
Wind this thing up.
Thank you all for a warm reception - the day is already looking brighter \:D/
You've got a bootleg code to use...I suggest Charlottesville from 2013.
easy come and easy go..be happy Nancy
Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.
I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
The 10c will help you if you cant make it work.
2006: Vienna 2009: Berlin 2010: London ~ Berlin 2012: Amsterdam 1+2 ~ Werchter ~ Arras ~ Berlin 1+2
2014: Milano ~ Trieste ~ Vienna ~ Berlin 2018: Padova ~ Rome 2022: Budapest ~ Vienna
EV London/Hammersmith 2012
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It's nice to here that you are, or you are working your way to a better place. As someone else said, start saving your money. Once you see them live, you'll want to see them all the time. The pre & post parties & meeting everyone from here can be just as much fun too!
You'll also inevitably become addicted to posters, vinyl, bootlegs, and/or some other PJ related item and it can sometimes get kind of crazy. However, don't worry. You will definitely not be alone in any of those addictions!
9/21/96 Toronto, ON
8/26/98 Cleveland, OH
5/09/10 Cleveland, OH
9/03/11 East Troy, WI PJ20
9/04/11 East Troy, WI PJ20
7/19/13 Chicago, IL Wrigley Field
10/11/13 Pittsburgh, PA
10/12/13 Buffalo, NY
12/06/13 Seattle, WA
10/16/14 Detroit, MI
10/17/14 Moline, IL
8/20/16 Chicago, IL Wrigley Field
8/22/16 Chicago, IL Wrigley Field
And Oooohhhh when you see your first show it just gets that much better!!
I love that they sell albums, I have about 200+ records (a lot are gone - scratched beyond comprehension or cracked) which are stored in milk crates since i don't have a turntable. I remember when CD's first came out, I refused to buy them for a long time. Something is lost (I'm a big fan of Roger Dean who did the cover art for Yes), the feel, liner notes - I'm the same way about books. I refuse to read them on-line, I'm definitely a bibliophile and it's not the same experience without the feel of the paper, the smell, etc (IMHO).
I read FAQ's and did searches last night & finally realized the code is good for one concert a year, i was trying to use it for the 2013 boxset "> ). So now choosing one concert is overwhelming, i'll take my time.
I'm truly thankful for every single person who has posted here, I wasn't sure what to expect, every community is different and i took a chance that, i feel, was well worth it. I am touched by the encouragement to get on with my life. My therapist asked me if i was thinking of entering the convent last week (i love my sarcastic doc), and since that is absolutely not on my bucket list, i'm gonna have to try and believe that not all men are psychopaths & maybe go on a, gulp, date someday.
Okay, I'll shut up, but i wanted to let 'shetellsherself', being a fellow Jersey Girl, that it must be in the water and if you found your way out of the darkness, then i really need to keep looking forward and stop being the only one who can't forgive myself. And with that Better Man starts playing on Sirius. Have an awesome weekend everyone, I'm going to actually leave the house today! :-O
Mike in Illinois
I'm a little jealous.
Nancy... I'd not be surprised if there was quite a bit to be concerned about in the water in our wonderful state of nj.
but yes, there are many kinds of darkness and many ways to find light. Pj is just one of most fun ways to find that brightness. I'm (admittedly selfishly) hoping for some east coast dates this year though I'd travel to the Midwest too. Maybe Ed will do some east coast solo dates. I hope you get your chance to see them soon.
6/19/95 Red Rocks
9/11/98 MSG
11/19/12 EV solo Tulsa
7/19/13 Wrigley 10/19/13 Brooklyn 2 10/21/13 Philly 1 10/22/13 Philly 2 10/25/13 Hartford
10/08/14 Tulsa 10/09/14 Lincoln
9/26/15 New York City
4/16/16 Greenville 4/28/16 Philly 1 4/29/16 Philly 2 5/1/16 MSG 1 5/2/16 MSG 2 8/7/16 Fenway 2 8/20/16 Wrigley 1
4/7/17 RRHOF New York City
9/02/18 Fenway 1 9/04/2018 Fenway 2
9/18/21 Asbury Park
9/11/22 New York City
9/14/22 Camden