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FirstExitFirstExit Los Angeles Posts: 973
edited July 2009 in The Porch
Ok so I know that this board is filled with posts of my uncle heard from my cousins' best friend's dog that Pearl Jam is playing in __________________ in _______________.

This is a real rumor.

On a local Connecticut radio station, 99.1 WPLR, the morning DJs did an interview with Jim Koplik, one of the founders of LiveNation and the man who is Connecticut's Concert Promoter, and has been for a VERY long time. He was asked by one of the DJs about Pearl Jam. His response was that "Pearl Jam is touring in the fall". He followed that by saying "We're looking at the XL Center or Mohegan Sun".

Notes: He did not use the words "trying to get them". He used "looking". The tone of his voice was VERY VERY confident that Pearl Jam was playing.

I just got shivers down my spine.
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  • OkOk Posts: 2,144
    FirstExit wrote:
    Ok so I know that this board is filled with posts of my uncle heard from my cousins' best friend's dog that Pearl Jam is playing in __________________ in _______________.

    This is a real rumor.

    On a local Connecticut radio station, 99.1 WPLR, the morning DJs did an interview with Jim Koplik, one of the founders of LiveNation and the man who is Connecticut's Concert Promoter, and has been for a VERY long time. He was asked by one of the DJs about Pearl Jam. His response was that "Pearl Jam is touring in the fall". He followed that by saying "We're looking at the XL Center or Mohegan Sun".

    Notes: He did not use the words "trying to get them". He used "looking". The tone of his voice was VERY VERY confident that Pearl Jam was playing.

    I just got shivers down my spine.

    interesting. never been to XL Center (where's that?), but Mohegan is actually set up pretty well and enjoyable concert venue. would definitely dig PJ in CT!
  • CJMST3KCJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    Ok wrote:
    FirstExit wrote:
    Ok so I know that this board is filled with posts of my uncle heard from my cousins' best friend's dog that Pearl Jam is playing in __________________ in _______________.

    This is a real rumor.

    On a local Connecticut radio station, 99.1 WPLR, the morning DJs did an interview with Jim Koplik, one of the founders of LiveNation and the man who is Connecticut's Concert Promoter, and has been for a VERY long time. He was asked by one of the DJs about Pearl Jam. His response was that "Pearl Jam is touring in the fall". He followed that by saying "We're looking at the XL Center or Mohegan Sun".

    Notes: He did not use the words "trying to get them". He used "looking". The tone of his voice was VERY VERY confident that Pearl Jam was playing.

    I just got shivers down my spine.




    interesting. never been to XL Center (where's that?), but Mohegan is actually set up pretty well and enjoyable concert venue. would definitely dig PJ in CT!


    My friend is probably comped a room or two at Mohegan Sun. I may have to make that journey.
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  • FirstExitFirstExit Los Angeles Posts: 973
    Ok wrote:
    FirstExit wrote:
    Ok so I know that this board is filled with posts of my uncle heard from my cousins' best friend's dog that Pearl Jam is playing in __________________ in _______________.

    This is a real rumor.

    On a local Connecticut radio station, 99.1 WPLR, the morning DJs did an interview with Jim Koplik, one of the founders of LiveNation and the man who is Connecticut's Concert Promoter, and has been for a VERY long time. He was asked by one of the DJs about Pearl Jam. His response was that "Pearl Jam is touring in the fall". He followed that by saying "We're looking at the XL Center or Mohegan Sun".

    Notes: He did not use the words "trying to get them". He used "looking". The tone of his voice was VERY VERY confident that Pearl Jam was playing.

    I just got shivers down my spine.

    interesting. never been to XL Center (where's that?), but Mohegan is actually set up pretty well and enjoyable concert venue. would definitely dig PJ in CT!

    The XL Center is an arena in Hartford, formerly the Civic Center. Size of around 15 thousand. Mohegan Sun is very small, but a very intimate venue, seating just under 10k.
  • PearlJamPatriotPearlJamPatriot Posts: 2,426
    This would be great!! That Hartford show last year kicked ass!!! I also seen them in Hartford in 98 & 06. Missed the 96 show though.
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  • jimed14jimed14 Posts: 9,488
    FirstExit wrote:

    The XL Center is an arena in Hartford, formerly the Civic Center. Size of around 15 thousand.

    Hopefully PJ could come out on stage to the strains of the Brass Bonanza!!! :D

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  • potnikpotnik Posts: 461
    Would be nice for you NE folks if this is true, although I wonder why there are so many rumors about East Coast dates and nothing for the West?

    Just need to keep the faith that they will in fact play the West other then OLF.
  • Vedder_Girl77Vedder_Girl77 Posts: 4,335
    I hope they play Mohegan Sun!!!! That place is only 45 minutes from my house!!!!!!
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  • Brownie9160Brownie9160 Posts: 190
    This would be great if they came to CT, but if they do I really really really hope they play the dodge music center again (or whatever the hell it's called now). Honestly, the XL Center holds a lot of people, but the acoustics are not the best. And I've heard good things about Mohegan, but I know they have a very strict curfew there (I want to say between 11 and 12?). Unfortunately, the dodge is the best thing we have going for us here in CT.

    ps This would make me upset if they announce a show in CT after Philly.

    pps Ahh fuck it I'm going to all the shows I can!
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  • EvolverEvolver Posts: 525
    You know, the idea of rumors for a more extensive tour, specifically talking about the Northeast, make a lot of sense from a marketing/business standpoint. If you're going to play a triple show in Philadelphia with the idea that there is no larger tour, obviously the whole Northeast would be very interested, thus almost guaranteeing a high demand for those shows. HOWEVER, the LAST thing you'd want to do prior to the Philly shows being announced and going on sale is announce a bunch of other dates for places like MA, CT, NY, or DC. This would no doubt put a dent in the demand for the 3 potential Philly shows, with the exception of course of the die hards who would still travel in addition to seeing PJ in their own backyard. Not saying there might be shows in all of those cities (most likely not) but still.
  • benjsbenjs Toronto, ON Posts: 9,223
    Evolver wrote:
    You know, the idea of rumors for a more extensive tour, specifically talking about the Northeast, make a lot of sense from a marketing/business standpoint. If you're going to play a triple show in Philadelphia with the idea that there is no larger tour, obviously the whole Northeast would be very interested, thus almost guaranteeing a high demand for those shows. HOWEVER, the LAST thing you'd want to do prior to the Philly shows being announced and going on sale is announce a bunch of other dates for places like MA, CT, NY, or DC. This would no doubt put a dent in the demand for the 3 potential Philly shows, with the exception of course of the die hards who would still travel in addition to seeing PJ in their own backyard. Not saying there might be shows in all of those cities (most likely not) but still.
    +1. It's also been suggested by some folks on here that perhaps this 'one location at a time' method of announcements is designed to theoretically deter fans from traveling, thus lowering the band's (indirect) carbon footprint, which I think is actually pretty feasible.
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  • PearlJamPatriotPearlJamPatriot Posts: 2,426
    benjs wrote:
    Evolver wrote:
    You know, the idea of rumors for a more extensive tour, specifically talking about the Northeast, make a lot of sense from a marketing/business standpoint. If you're going to play a triple show in Philadelphia with the idea that there is no larger tour, obviously the whole Northeast would be very interested, thus almost guaranteeing a high demand for those shows. HOWEVER, the LAST thing you'd want to do prior to the Philly shows being announced and going on sale is announce a bunch of other dates for places like MA, CT, NY, or DC. This would no doubt put a dent in the demand for the 3 potential Philly shows, with the exception of course of the die hards who would still travel in addition to seeing PJ in their own backyard. Not saying there might be shows in all of those cities (most likely not) but still.
    +1. It's also been suggested by some folks on here that perhaps this 'one location at a time' method of announcements is designed to theoretically deter fans from traveling, thus lowering the band's (indirect) carbon footprint, which I think is actually pretty feasible.
    That may be true, but its not stopping me.
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  • 100 Pacer100 Pacer Toronto, ON Posts: 9,066
    benjs wrote:
    Evolver wrote:
    You know, the idea of rumors for a more extensive tour, specifically talking about the Northeast, make a lot of sense from a marketing/business standpoint. If you're going to play a triple show in Philadelphia with the idea that there is no larger tour, obviously the whole Northeast would be very interested, thus almost guaranteeing a high demand for those shows. HOWEVER, the LAST thing you'd want to do prior to the Philly shows being announced and going on sale is announce a bunch of other dates for places like MA, CT, NY, or DC. This would no doubt put a dent in the demand for the 3 potential Philly shows, with the exception of course of the die hards who would still travel in addition to seeing PJ in their own backyard. Not saying there might be shows in all of those cities (most likely not) but still.

    +1. It's also been suggested by some folks on here that perhaps this 'one location at a time' method of announcements is designed to theoretically deter fans from traveling, thus lowering the band's (indirect) carbon footprint, which I think is actually pretty feasible.

    :roll:

    hauling their gear in 6 trucks and their crew in 4 buses back and forth between Toronto, Chicago, the SW, back to Seattle to only then repeat the process for Philadelphia somehow reduces the band's carbon footprint? don't think so,...
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  • FirstExitFirstExit Los Angeles Posts: 973
    These shows would obviously make the most sense after the Philly shows. They can just continue to travel North and end it there, and/or travel to Aussie afterwards.
  • jimed14jimed14 Posts: 9,488
    100 Pacer wrote:
    benjs wrote:
    +1. It's also been suggested by some folks on here that perhaps this 'one location at a time' method of announcements is designed to theoretically deter fans from traveling, thus lowering the band's (indirect) carbon footprint, which I think is actually pretty feasible.

    :roll:

    hauling their gear in 6 trucks and their crew in 4 buses back and forth between Toronto, Chicago, the SW, back to Seattle to only then repeat the process for Philadelphia somehow reduces the band's carbon footprint? don't think so,...

    in his defense, he said "indirectly" ... meaning, decreasing the FANS travelling lowers the carbon footprint ...
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  • tcaporaletcaporale Posts: 1,577
    I live in Hartford, so it would be really sweet if they played here. I saw them the last time they played here and it was great.
  • CJMST3KCJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    FirstExit wrote:
    He was asked by one of the DJs about Pearl Jam. His response was that "Pearl Jam is touring in the fall". He followed that by saying "We're looking at the XL Center or Mohegan Sun".


    It's they're "looking" now, they're gonna be late-to-the-game pretty soon. I'm making the assumption that he was referring to booking in CT for this fall, and not for the winter or spring.
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  • 100 Pacer100 Pacer Toronto, ON Posts: 9,066
    jimed14 wrote:
    100 Pacer wrote:
    benjs wrote:
    +1. It's also been suggested by some folks on here that perhaps this 'one location at a time' method of announcements is designed to theoretically deter fans from traveling, thus lowering the band's (indirect) carbon footprint, which I think is actually pretty feasible.

    :roll:

    hauling their gear in 6 trucks and their crew in 4 buses back and forth between Toronto, Chicago, the SW, back to Seattle to only then repeat the process for Philadelphia somehow reduces the band's carbon footprint? don't think so,...

    in his defense, he said "indirectly" ... meaning, decreasing the FANS travelling lowers the carbon footprint ...

    i wonder which scenario produces a larger carbon footprint: a small percentage of fans (relative to a venue's capacity) who fly out to shows or the thousands of cars concertgoers drive to any given venue instead of carpooling/commuting by public transit (when possible),...
    To quote the 10C from Newsletter #8: "Please understand we have a lot of members and it is very hard to please everybody. If you are one of those unhappy people...please call 1-900-IDN-TCAR."

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  • Pushin Forward BackPushin Forward Back Posts: 890
    just because you make an offer, does not mean you get a show. Keep that in mind.
  • CJMST3KCJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    Pushin Forward Back wrote:
    just because you make an offer, does not mean you get a show. Keep that in mind.


    The band has to want to play somewhere though... (which can be outweighed by a big paycheck, like a casino or private corporate gig :) )
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    i always believe

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  • bootlegger10bootlegger10 Posts: 16,091
    benjs wrote:
    Evolver wrote:
    You know, the idea of rumors for a more extensive tour, specifically talking about the Northeast, make a lot of sense from a marketing/business standpoint. If you're going to play a triple show in Philadelphia with the idea that there is no larger tour, obviously the whole Northeast would be very interested, thus almost guaranteeing a high demand for those shows. HOWEVER, the LAST thing you'd want to do prior to the Philly shows being announced and going on sale is announce a bunch of other dates for places like MA, CT, NY, or DC. This would no doubt put a dent in the demand for the 3 potential Philly shows, with the exception of course of the die hards who would still travel in addition to seeing PJ in their own backyard. Not saying there might be shows in all of those cities (most likely not) but still.
    +1. It's also been suggested by some folks on here that perhaps this 'one location at a time' method of announcements is designed to theoretically deter fans from traveling, thus lowering the band's (indirect) carbon footprint, which I think is actually pretty feasible.

    It can go the other way too. People in Philly probably bought Chicago tickets because they forgot Pearl Jam cannot announce more than 2 shows at a time. So now the Philly people bought Chicago tickets, and find out that PJ is coming to their hometown. Now they travel to Chicago when all they would rather do is stay home in Philly. This resulted in more concert tickets being sold, and more traveling.
  • Drop The Leash 10Drop The Leash 10 Posts: 7,011
    you talk to crilly too eh? :lol:
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  • shellsbellsshellsbells Posts: 19
    I heard this blurb on PLR this morning as well. I think the XL center would be better only because Mohegan usually gives out too many comp seats to the people that waste too much of their money there...wait I mean their "high rollers".
  • FastrichieFastrichie Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 917
    How about Bridgeport?? Pearl Jam loves Koplik b/c he stuck by them during the TM years. Being from CT I would love them not playing at the meadows or whatever they call it now.
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  • potnikpotnik Posts: 461
    bootlegger10 wrote:
    benjs wrote:
    +1. It's also been suggested by some folks on here that perhaps this 'one location at a time' method of announcements is designed to theoretically deter fans from traveling, thus lowering the band's (indirect) carbon footprint, which I think is actually pretty feasible.

    It can go the other way too. People in Philly probably bought Chicago tickets because they forgot Pearl Jam cannot announce more than 2 shows at a time. So now the Philly people bought Chicago tickets, and find out that PJ is coming to their hometown. Now they travel to Chicago when all they would rather do is stay home in Philly. This resulted in more concert tickets being sold, and more traveling.

    Agree with bootlegger here, not quite sure how it reduces travel by fans when you only announce one city at a time. When they first said that they were going to play some West coast shows and then announced Toronto and Chicago, if I lived on the East coast I would have jumped all over these shows, thinking that they aren't coming anywhere else.

    To me this actually creates more traveling by the fans then less. Pearl Jam fans are rabid, if they read/hear that the closest they are coming to the East coast is Chicago they are going to get those tickets. If they had announced Philly the same time as Chicago, I would think some folks would pass on Chicago. No one has any idea why they are announcing the way they are, but they must have their reasons. But to say that it is to decrease their indirect carbon foot print is silly.

    Not attacking you Benjs, I know that you say that you have just read from other folks.
  • DiRtyFranK38DiRtyFranK38 Posts: 3,131
    Drop The Leash 10 wrote:
    you talk to crilly too eh? :lol:

    i actually didn't come up with this first! i just spread the news to you. i heard from him man!! :lol: we go to the same school! funny shit. i told him to make this thread.
    but i really hope this shit happens! i would be so pumped! any seat in mohegan as long as you're not on the floor is great! plus my father is a member and can get sweeet free tickets, better than my 10c tickets would be! here's to hoping we see a ct date on here tomorrow! (as if philly weren't enough :lol: ) just always exciting to see your favorite band playing in your home state within 45 minutes from you!
    2006: Hartford
    2008: MSG 1, Hartford, Mansfield 2, Ed Solo NYC 1
    2009: London (O2), Philly 1, 2, 3, & 4
    2010: Hartford, Boston, MSG 1 & 2
    2011: Ed Solo Hartford
    2012: Philly (MIA Fest)
    2013: Worcester 2, Brooklyn 1 & 2, Hartford
  • KravenKraven Posts: 829
    Woohoo CT, I'm in West Hartford, I would be completely psyched for a Mohegan Sun or XL Center show. Don't have to deal with the Meadows, or the Comcast Center as it is called atm. I think I would still go to Philly only because I have heard the shows are magical and seems like them closing the Spectrum is a big deal. I have seen New York and Boston crowds and I want to see the Philly crowds to compare the three, and see who really is the best. I believe WCCC 106.9 talks to Jim Koplik every Friday , maybe I should give a ring into them and see if that can be one of the questions for the radio guy to ask him
    32 shows and counting...
  • benjsbenjs Toronto, ON Posts: 9,223
    potnik wrote:
    bootlegger10 wrote:
    benjs wrote:
    +1. It's also been suggested by some folks on here that perhaps this 'one location at a time' method of announcements is designed to theoretically deter fans from traveling, thus lowering the band's (indirect) carbon footprint, which I think is actually pretty feasible.

    It can go the other way too. People in Philly probably bought Chicago tickets because they forgot Pearl Jam cannot announce more than 2 shows at a time. So now the Philly people bought Chicago tickets, and find out that PJ is coming to their hometown. Now they travel to Chicago when all they would rather do is stay home in Philly. This resulted in more concert tickets being sold, and more traveling.

    Agree with bootlegger here, not quite sure how it reduces travel by fans when you only announce one city at a time. When they first said that they were going to play some West coast shows and then announced Toronto and Chicago, if I lived on the East coast I would have jumped all over these shows, thinking that they aren't coming anywhere else.

    To me this actually creates more traveling by the fans then less. Pearl Jam fans are rabid, if they read/hear that the closest they are coming to the East coast is Chicago they are going to get those tickets. If they had announced Philly the same time as Chicago, I would think some folks would pass on Chicago. No one has any idea why they are announcing the way they are, but they must have their reasons. But to say that it is to decrease their indirect carbon foot print is silly.

    Not attacking you Benjs, I know that you say that you have just read from other folks.
    No worries! It's not my original thought, but that's definitely my own elaboration, as I believe it too. Pearl Jam fans are rabid in the hardcore fanbase, but I'm not really sure how big the hardcore fanbase actually is, in comparison to all Ten Club members. I'm sure some people just get into the habit of renewing, and leave it at that. Go to a show if it's in their town, otherwise pass.
    '05 - TO, '06 - TO 1, '08 - NYC 1 & 2, '09 - TO, Chi 1 & 2, '10 - Buffalo, NYC 1 & 2, '11 - TO 1 & 2, Hamilton, '13 - Buffalo, Brooklyn 1 & 2, '15 - Global Citizen, '16 - TO 1 & 2, Chi 2

    EV
    Toronto Film Festival 9/11/2007, '08 - Toronto 1 & 2, '09 - Albany 1, '11 - Chicago 1
  • HaijayHaijay Posts: 415
    Well, i'd say when you see a fairly new post and 8000 people have looked at it, it would be safe to say the HARDCORE numbers are pretty strong!
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