Pearl Jam to Headline Virgin Festival in Calgary

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  • woundedorganwoundedorgan Posts: 607
    ponner1us wrote:
    Meh....festival shmestival...


    Agreed...
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  • nc_jammer1nc_jammer1 Posts: 547
    The best news I've heard in a loooooong time !! Awesome !!

    Would there be a fear of this venue selling out ? Just interested in Saturday night,..but seems like I should buy weekend pass.
  • guacamolejoeguacamolejoe Posts: 2,396
    Cool for the Canada fans but can we hear some more U.S. dates like West coast dates please. :)
    And don't forget Red Rocks ;) or at least Denver announcement.
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  • supersarasupersara Posts: 57
    NC264109 wrote:
    The best news I've heard in a loooooong time !! Awesome !!

    Would there be a fear of this venue selling out ? Just interested in Saturday night,..but seems like I should buy weekend pass.

    Oh wha? You DON'T want to be there for Billy Talent??? Why in heaven's name not? ;)

    Just kidding, I really don't know. I also realized that the 35,000 is probably in reference to BOTH days, but still. It seems like a LOT of people for that venue and maybe NOT a lot of tickets depending on how the PJ headliner news goes over with the general public. To be safe I'm going to do the 2 day pass and maybe sell the Sunday ticket before the single day tickets go on sale thru Ticketbastard. This is all too random for me to even predict how this will go down.
  • nc_jammer1nc_jammer1 Posts: 547
    supersara wrote:
    NC264109 wrote:
    The best news I've heard in a loooooong time !! Awesome !!

    Would there be a fear of this venue selling out ? Just interested in Saturday night,..but seems like I should buy weekend pass.

    Oh wha? You DON'T want to be there for Billy Talent??? Why in heaven's name not? ;)

    Just kidding, I really don't know. I also realized that the 35,000 is probably in reference to BOTH days, but still. It seems like a LOT of people for that venue and maybe NOT a lot of tickets depending on how the PJ headliner news goes over with the general public. To be safe I'm going to do the 2 day pass and maybe sell the Sunday ticket before the single day tickets go on sale thru Ticketbastard. This is all too random for me to even predict how this will go down.


    I agree , Billy Talent, you have to be kidding me , what a waste of time and gas.
    Thanks for your opinion, don't think I can risk not having a ticket for saturday night. I'll give away the sunday pass.
  • PJFAN_seattlePJFAN_seattle Posts: 2,965
    Oh man too bad i don't live anywhere near there.
    Oh well my august is still gonna be awesome
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    FUCK YAHH!

    oh and announcing some Seattle dates soon would be rad? :D
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  • GibsonGibson Toronto Posts: 2,654
    I'm glad others are thinking about the 2 day pass as well. I don't want to risk waiting for single day sales and somehow get shut out. Looks like there will be a lot of Day 2 passes for sale!
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  • Kilgore_TroutKilgore_Trout Posts: 7,334
    probably too early to say but that lineup is shitty... seems like an odd festival for PJ to play
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  • 100 Pacer100 Pacer Toronto, ON Posts: 9,069
    BeerBaron wrote:
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    i wouldn't have believed it otherwise, but now that we've received official confirmation of a PJ stop in Calgary i'd expect that rumored Boise concert to happen either before or after the Calgary stop.
    It will certainly be interesting to see how the rest of the tour shapes up. Since the 10C did say that the plans were North Western US in the early fall, I still think what we'll get is those rumoured Seattle dates on Sept 22/23 to coincide with Backspacer's release, followed by other shows in the North West like Boise, Portland, Casper, Denver, SLC, etc. There would still be time for about 6 shows before ACL. I would guess California shows would then follow in early to mid October with hopefully some other places in the south getting shows.

    then again, if there is one thing I have learned this year from Pear Jam it is that geography doesn't always dictate where two consecutive shows will be ... so we'll jsut have to wait and see!

    you're right, for all we know the potential Boise date could be around the Seattle dates. i mentioned Boise in the same breath as Calgary because of their proximity, but Seattle is obviously right there as well. Looks good for the entire region as a whole, but this criss-crossing back and forth business is a hassle to say the least,...
    sgossard3 wrote:
    probably too early to say but that lineup is shitty... seems like an odd festival for PJ to play

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  • nc_jammer1nc_jammer1 Posts: 547
    sgossard3 wrote:
    probably too early to say but that lineup is shitty... seems like an odd festival for PJ to play

    it maybe odd,... but we don't feel that way here in Calgary,..just damn lucky :shock:

    Hope they add a few more shows in vicinity , to please a few more fans.
  • mjbmjb Posts: 1,315
    Well that certainly is a surprise. Happy Canada day indeed. Odd festival for sure. Kinda like them headlining the Pickering Fair.
  • GibsonGibson Toronto Posts: 2,654
    I don't want to start a new thread just for this question, so if someone could PM me the answer or just post below:

    I have been collecting posters since 2005. Since that time I haven't been to a PJ festival. Obviously I would like to know if Pearl Jam will be doing their limited edition posters for them?
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  • Kilgore_TroutKilgore_Trout Posts: 7,334
    NC264109 wrote:
    sgossard3 wrote:
    probably too early to say but that lineup is shitty... seems like an odd festival for PJ to play

    it maybe odd,... but we don't feel that way here in Calgary,..just damn lucky :shock:

    Hope they add a few more shows in vicinity , to please a few more fans.
    dont mean to rain on your parade... im happy for you canucks... therell probably be atleast 1 or 2 more canadian shows this year... maybe something more extensive next year after winter... i would consider the drive to winnipeg or toronto if i have the money

    cant wait for the full announcement!

    oh and to the guy with the poster question above - they had a PJ specific poster for lolla... so i think theres a good chance they will for this as well
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  • NWOntarioNWOntario Toronto Posts: 828
    JOEJOEJOE wrote:
    NWOntario wrote:
    I FUCKING LIVE IN CALGARY. ARGHGHGHGHGHGHGHGHGHGHGHGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    WHAT A GREAT LIFE THIS IS.

    But what about the 364 days of the year when PJ isn't playing.....you live in Calgary!!!!!
    :)

    Don't think I'm not acutely aware of this fact. ;)

    Still, the city's grown on me the last couple years--and now they're plonking Pearl Jam within (theoretical) walking distance of my house, which is more than can be said for when I lived in Toronto (I absolutely had to use public transportation in order to make those shows... ;)).
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  • NWOntarioNWOntario Toronto Posts: 828
    MrGibbons wrote:
    I'm glad others are thinking about the 2 day pass as well. I don't want to risk waiting for single day sales and somehow get shut out. Looks like there will be a lot of Day 2 passes for sale!

    I had no trouble getting them last year--but yeah, there's no sense in risking not getting Pearl Jam tickets. The Day #2 line-up's at least vaguely palatable; I've never seen Metric or Tokyo Police Club, and while I don't like Billy Talent's music they've done a lot of really great work the MS Society of Canada, so I'll be happy to give them another chance.

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  • BeerBaronBeerBaron Toronto-ish Posts: 4,097
    MrGibbons wrote:
    I don't want to start a new thread just for this question, so if someone could PM me the answer or just post below:

    I have been collecting posters since 2005. Since that time I haven't been to a PJ festival. Obviously I would like to know if Pearl Jam will be doing their limited edition posters for them?
    Probably. But you won't know until you get there.
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  • TangerineTangerine Posts: 880
    MrGibbons wrote:
    I don't want to start a new thread just for this question, so if someone could PM me the answer or just post below:

    I have been collecting posters since 2005. Since that time I haven't been to a PJ festival. Obviously I would like to know if Pearl Jam will be doing their limited edition posters for them?

    I would imagine so, they did for Lolla in 07 and Bonnaroo last year.
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  • small town becksmall town beck Posts: 6,691
    NWOntario wrote:
    JOEJOEJOE wrote:
    NWOntario wrote:
    I FUCKING LIVE IN CALGARY. ARGHGHGHGHGHGHGHGHGHGHGHGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    WHAT A GREAT LIFE THIS IS.

    But what about the 364 days of the year when PJ isn't playing.....you live in Calgary!!!!!
    :)

    Don't think I'm not acutely aware of this fact. ;)

    Still, the city's grown on me the last couple years--and now they're plonking Pearl Jam within (theoretical) walking distance of my house, which is more than can be said for when I lived in Toronto (I absolutely had to use public transportation in order to make those shows... ;)).

    Preparty at your house? :D

    Agreed the other 364 days can be shite. I recently had said "oh when I went back home" and they were like this is your home now :o :?
  • nbakyfannbakyfan Posts: 231
    Sweet. What a weird tour...

    "Lets go to Canada for a day!"
    "Then Europe for four!"
    "Then Canada again!"
    "What about Chicago?!"
    "Hey guys, I haven't been to San Francisco in awhile..."
    "Don't forget Texas!"

    I assume there will be some dates in between...we hope haha.
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  • patrickredeyespatrickredeyes Posts: 8,834
    nbakyfan wrote:
    Sweet. What a weird tour...

    "Lets go to Canada for a day!"
    "Then Europe for four!"
    "Then Canada again!"
    "What about Chicago?!"
    "Hey guys, I haven't been to San Francisco in awhile..."
    "Don't forget Texas!"

    I assume there will be some dates in between...we hope haha.



    I hope so. :)
  • There is probably a "throng of 35,000 hard-core music fans" waiting for 'other' tour announcements! :cry:
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  • FW46778FW46778 Posts: 227
    nbakyfan wrote:
    Sweet. What a weird tour...

    "Lets go to Canada for a day!"
    "Then Europe for four!"
    "Then Canada again!"
    "What about Chicago?!"
    "Hey guys, I haven't been to San Francisco in awhile..."
    "Don't forget Texas!"

    I assume there will be some dates in between...we hope haha.

    I hope they play louisville kentucky the weekend of thanksgiving cuz Ill be in town for the UL/Rutgers game on that Friday night
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  • Kilgore_TroutKilgore_Trout Posts: 7,334
    FW46778 wrote:
    nbakyfan wrote:
    Sweet. What a weird tour...

    "Lets go to Canada for a day!"
    "Then Europe for four!"
    "Then Canada again!"
    "What about Chicago?!"
    "Hey guys, I haven't been to San Francisco in awhile..."
    "Don't forget Texas!"

    I assume there will be some dates in between...we hope haha.

    I hope they play louisville kentucky the weekend of thanksgiving cuz Ill be in town for the UL/Rutgers game on that Friday night
    when have they not played louisville?? :? :lol:
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  • JeanwahJeanwah Posts: 6,363
    nbakyfan wrote:
    Sweet. What a weird tour...

    "Lets go to Canada for a day!"
    "Then Europe for four!"
    "Then Canada again!"
    "What about Chicago?!"
    "Hey guys, I haven't been to San Francisco in awhile..."
    "Don't forget Texas!"

    I assume there will be some dates in between...we hope haha.
    It's like they're touring by festival only, with a sprinkling of some single shows in a few cities. Must be an easy way of touring without actually calling it a "tour".
  • Drowned OutDrowned Out Posts: 6,056
    mjb wrote:
    Well that certainly is a surprise. Happy Canada day indeed. Odd festival for sure. Kinda like them headlining the Pickering Fair.
    :lol:
    hilarious.
    The lineup is almost embarassing, isn't it? I'm mildly interested in seeing Metric, but fack...I could have for like $20 in a tiny club last year :lol: hardly seems worth staying in Calgary on a Sunday for. Then again...we just had Boonstock up here...Default, Finger 11, Bif Naked, um....I dunno who else. ya. PJ is a fucking coup for an alberta rock festival....which makes me think it was more PJ saying 'festival? no gear to haul? Calgary was fun in 05, lets do this one...'
    The ads all say 'and many more' so who knows?....maybe we'll get lucky and they'll add another headliner.

    anyway...I'm getting my travel tunes together for a vacation, then I'm off....PJ is comin to AB...all is good in the world....an early Happy Canada Day, eh!
  • walkunafraidwalkunafraid Posts: 2,613
    Geez...Pearl Jam is really lowering their standards these days, huh?

    Up next...the Orange County Fair?
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  • slightofjeffslightofjeff Posts: 7,762
    This Virgin Festival sounds like a great place to meet chicks.

    Not as good as the Dirty Whore Festival in Winnipeg, though.
    everybody wants the most they can possibly get
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  • callencallen Posts: 6,388
    NWOntario wrote:
    JOEJOEJOE wrote:
    NWOntario wrote:
    I FUCKING LIVE IN CALGARY. ARGHGHGHGHGHGHGHGHGHGHGHGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    WHAT A GREAT LIFE THIS IS.

    But what about the 364 days of the year when PJ isn't playing.....you live in Calgary!!!!!
    :)

    Don't think I'm not acutely aware of this fact. ;)

    Still, the city's grown on me the last couple years--and now they're plonking Pearl Jam within (theoretical) walking distance of my house, which is more than can be said for when I lived in Toronto (I absolutely had to use public transportation in order to make those shows... ;)).

    Visited Calgary last time they PJ was there and had a great time. After 8 100 degree plus days may do it again. Rockies are incredible.
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  • MudfestMudfest Posts: 1,025
    Mudfest wrote:
    home town show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    wooohoooo

    Muddy

    You have NO idea, Muddy!! People in the office are already like "oh no we can't put up her and that excitement for that long" LMAO

    I am GIDDY!!!!!!!!!!

    Oh yea..only 4 weeks away !!

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