*** Ed solo Philly 2 Fanviews Here 6/12/09 ***

Vedder_Girl77

Sounds like it was another awesome show!!!

Counting down to Atlanta...

Empty Glass

great show...went in a little disappointed wrong word, but knew my seats were worse than last years DC show (10C 2nd row DC, Row E Live Nation Tix last night)...but seats weren't bad. Ed was spot on all night. My highlights in no particlular order -- Girl From the Nort Country, the Yellow Ribbon talk was awesome with the couple in front, Clapton story, Lukin on the Uke, the unknown "new" song and Ed's nearly perfrect playing.

these aren't really lowlights of the show, but things that kinda bugged me. Girl beside me who had a friend there but they had single tix. The couldn't stop texting each other. The bright lights of cell phones kinda distract the people around you. I'd be nice if people could stay off their cells for two hours at a time. Luckily the girl fell asleep. (Yes, fell asleep). and people getting up multiple times for various reasons. (Multiple meaning 5 + times). I feel its disrespectful to Ed to get up so many times. My thoughts and I like to drink as much as the next person. You paid to see Ed, not to pay for overpriced beer.

Overall....show was great, would've liked a Who tune...next time

wendy wrocks

elwayvedder wrote:

My wife and I ...oh my gosh what a night......we just got home. I have no idea how I am going to sleep. I will try to write our review and share all the magic that happened tonight sometime this weekend when I am back to being calm and collective and able to gather my thoughts..what a night...that was my letter to Ed he discussed and it was my wife's bday tonight....WOW

Thank you ED. I waited half my life to get to say thank you to you and now I need to do it again, for tonight. Thank you! (thanks to everyone else as well- you know who you all are!)

My cheeks hurt from smiling so much...the wifey and i are dehydrated from crying and shaking...

and for anyone who reads this now and doesnt want to wait for my summary this weekend, The website Ed was talking about is http://www.yellowribbonclub.org

Thank you
-Dave and Deb Silver

I cried too (Eddie always does that to me). Awesome cause!!!! My birthday was the night before and I saw Pearl Jam on my birthday last year. I've been wondering how I'm going to top next year's birthday, but you really have your work cut out for you!!!!! That was awesome!!!!

Bathgate66

some more points I missed in my previous post



---wow- so i missed'em by only a matter of 10 minutes or so .
Congratulations to all the hardcore fans that hung it out there in the little group
assembled outside ,
it was too hot/humid,... and alltho i wasnt really " rocking out " like at a PJ show, my legs were still tired and it was a long drive back up to NYC ( as it was i started drifting off while driving on the turnpike- not cool )
Now I know for the future to stick around .




--the eric clapton story was funny.

--also, the Axes Of Evil story- very clever mr vedder.



uhm, question-

whats wwith the 2 gigantic feet on the sidestage . ? ? :?:

is this " Hanging Ten " or some other reference that this guy must've missed ?

oh and if my team was in the stanley cup playoff finals , i'd definitely be chiming in on any updates, but screaming out and drunking it up- thats just not cool either.

someone asked about the poster

this is it

crazymary331

Bathgate66 wrote:

After the show, we saw Ed and Liam outside at the bus' ( Liam was outside walking in and out, ED snuck onto his bus and we saw him thru the little window, before someone drew the curtain )
We waited until 12:10 am ( long drive back to NYC )
the secirity guys were pretty cool , there were only approx 100 people out there, but Ed wouldnt come out . He surely saw all of us ,
but he stayed inside.
I was wondering if anyone here stuck it out, if ed ever ventured outside of the magic bus, and if so what time was it .

He eventually came out at about 12:45 for about 15 minutes, talked with everyone and shook hands. Best two nights of my life, Thursday I was 7th row thanks to 10c and I got to meet Ed last night. Thanks 10c for all you do and thanks Ed for taking the time to meet some fans.

wendy wrocks

PearlJamPatriot wrote:

JV130312 wrote:

Are there tapers at these shows?

If there were. I really dont think they come out and announce it.

There was professional recording equipment on stage. One of the drunken ushers befriended me (good - let me sneak a few pictures, bad - he didn't shut up once) and said it was Eddie's management who didn't want the cameras, they were recording and he showed me the mics. I imagine you'll be able to buy these at 10c in a few weeks.

ofthegirl75

DarthSpacegrass wrote:

I think I won the award for biggest douchebag seated behind me.
Orch - Center Right row KK seats 117 & 9

The guy screaming shut the fuck up before society, well he was expressing the rage we all felt towards the two drunk pittsburgh penguin fans who had no rythym (clapping), no understanding that this wasn't PJ at the spectrum, and no respect for anyone around them. We were seriously considering beating the living shit out of them at the end.

First Ed show I have been to and my only problem was really the two idiots behind me.

They actually said "why is everyone booing this new song? It ain't so bad"
(BRUUUUCE)

Constant Penguin score updates.

Trying to focus on the positive, like the two Chicago shows I am going to.

Great set and would definitely not miss Ed again.

Thanks 10 C!

How about the 3 guys behind me in row QQ left Orch yelling Society, Footsteps and Betterman?!?!?!?!? all night. Drunk as hell- at least they thought they were cool.

kiljoythemerciful

It's being reported by a fan from the show who had a view of the setlist at the soundboard that the unknown song was titled "The End". For those of you who heard the song could this make sense?

ponner1us

Amazing show, a little too short but great nonetheless!

WindNoSail

Thanks Dave for sharing you and your wife's experience with Ed...these stories we get from fans who have once in a lifetime events with this band always inspire and remind us why music is so important and how great everyone is associated with PJ. Can't wait for Saturday night in Memphis!

BTW I recently participated in a phone card event for the soldiers, its a big deal for them to be able to communicate to the one's back home. With all they deployments and stress on soldiers and families, we need to offer our support in any way. Thanks for bringing the awareness to all of us.

MayDay10

wow. nice story, Dave. So it was a coincidence that you got moved to the front row AND your wife was handed the guitar pick?

You should have played the mega millions last night.


Again, Ill make sure I check out the YRC for you.

bright9906

Sawyer wrote:

OUTSTANDING although Philly is the biggest dump I have ever traveled too, and I've been to Toledo!

PHILLY IS not a dumb!!!!!!!!!!!!.best city in the U.S. BRO!!!!! thought Eddie was great!!!!!!!

brokenarrow

The night was wonderful, it was so nice seeing Ed play solo after all of these years. The whole show felt as though it went so quickly, but that's what happens when you're loving every minute of it. The people around us were very cool, (upper left balcony), Liam Finn's set was mesmerizing. Have never seen him play live and loved his music. EJ is such a great balance for him.

When Ed was onstage, I found myself in silent awe, I just wanted to absorb and take in the whole thing.

DroptheLeash, that was me you were sitting next to! My friend and I were commenting on how cool it is to see people as young as yourself completely getting it and loving music so much. Your parents must be very cool too, to want to experience something their daughter loves so much.

And yes, I did well up during Arc, just like I thought I would.

I have to tell you Dave and Deb, wow! :shock: We were all so happy for the 2 of you in the upper balcony! I actually had tears and chills watching that whole journey unfold before our very eyes. Just visited the Yellow Ribbon Club, it sounds like a wonderful organization. What you're doing with them is so amazingly important.
Happy Birthday again Deb!
love from yer pal,
brokenarrow>

elwayvedder

thanks everyone for your very touching comments especially when it comes to the Yellow Ribbon Club. I have been reading them back to the wifey today and its making the dream that occurred last night continue. We haven't come back down yet and frankly, I dont want to

kineticjam

Amazing show. ARC was awesome. Thanks Eddie for such a great night!!!!

autumn

jked3 wrote:

autumn wrote:

phillyfan wrote:

I went upper balcony to my seats way up top,and this guy comes up to me and wife and says do you want a upgrade?He says I work for Eddie he wants me to give you these tickets I get to play santa clause.They were front row almost dead center It was incredible, words can describe how I felt.I thanked this guy a hundred times and I wanted to hug him!!! Igot to give Ed a couple hand shakes,

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for Baltimore. I have upper balcony for the show there, it would be an amazing experience and a great story to tell if I were so lucky!
Philly 1 and 2 were fantastic. I agree that Philly 2 was much tighter, Ed should definitely stay off the painkillers.

Get there about 15-20 min before Liam gets on to have a good chance...Also, I think they are partial to upgrading couples...I told my wife for weeks leading up to this one that we had to get there early and it happened for us last night...good luck!

Thanks for the tip. My boyfriend and I are going to the show. I will definitely make sure to be there before Liam goes on! Again, fingers crossed!!!!

phillyfan

I got there a couple songs into Liam,I got lost,and i was so pissed off!!!!Im so happy I did get lost now.I will see you there tomorrow.

Wobbie

bright9906 wrote:

PHILLY IS not a dumb!!!!!!!!!!!!.

The OP said it was a DUMP....with a "P"....maybe you're not the best guy to stick up for Philly. :shock:

NoelMichael

I was really embarrassed by the crowd in Philly. Every time Ed spoke and told a story, multiple people kept yelling for him to shutup and sing a song. I was SO PISSED! I seriously hope Ed couldn't hear any of that. Seriously, if you wanna hear a song, listen to a boot. When Ed talks to the crowd, it's something special, just for us. I absolutely love it when Ed talks to the audience. Fortunately 99% of the crowd was cool, but leave it to 4 or 5 people to ruin a perfect show

vedder6

Great Show last night. My friends daughter was on stage for Hard Sun. Eddie gave her the setlist and guitar pick. After the show she gave me the pick. She is my new best friend, haha. She was also on stage at Eddie in DC last year. I might have to bring my 2 year old to a show, haha. Seems like that is the way to get Eddie's attention. Now the wait for the tour announcement and the hope for shows at the spectrum.