ALL Chicago Ten Clubbers: A Simple Request

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  • corduroykelly
    corduroykelly Posts: 668
    You know what I hate people who don't pat attention to the band at shows maybe you should pay attention to the band instead of what other people are doing.
  • Kilgore_Trout
    Kilgore_Trout Posts: 7,334
    edited August 2009
    mrvedderson wrote:
    i like it to be so rowdy its fearful, most of the shows i have gone to i havent been lucky enough to be "up close" and for most of them, im pretty disppointed at what i see up front, its like no one realizes, the more fun you have the more fun the band has then the more fun you have.
    exactly... good riddance to the "dont tell me how to enjoy a concert" crowd... if it means getting more energy in the building and consequentially an extra encore, rare song, extended solo, etc (things theyre gonna save for GOOD CROWDS) then its worth it to be a little sore in the legs and without a voice the next day

    obviously people are gonna do what they want... fair enough... but its a pretty one sided argument IMO... theres a reason the band loves playing italy so much... maybe we just need to have GA in the US again
    Post edited by Kilgore_Trout on
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  • Vedd Hedd
    Vedd Hedd Posts: 4,631
    corduroykelly wrote:
    You know what I hate people who don't pat attention to the band at shows maybe you should pay attention to the band instead of what other people are doing.
    This is good advice.

    For 3 hours, don't notice anyone in the building. Just focus on the band.

    Even non- ADHD people would have a
    hard time not noticing the crowd once
    in a while.

    Especially when you expect a loud roar, and you barely get a meow.
    Turn this anger into
    Nuclear fission
  • norm
    norm Posts: 31,146
    SPEEDY MCCREADY wrote:
    I think the best idea...

    Is for everyone to mind their own damn business and worry about themselves....

    Why the fuck would someone even be paying attention to how others are acting??? There is a band on stage...

    Pay attention to the band..........

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  • gonzo
    gonzo Posts: 769
    i love it when people leave during Yellow Ledbetter.. gives me a chance to get closer..
    peace,
    gonzo
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  • pearlhawk
    pearlhawk Posts: 638
    For two 10c tickets to either or both shows, I'll act however you'd like at the concert. Jump, yell, scream, you name it. Just get me there.

    -Pearlhawk.
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  • benjs
    benjs Toronto, ON Posts: 9,394
    pearlhawk wrote:
    For two 10c tickets to either or both shows, I'll act however you'd like at the concert. Jump, yell, scream, you name it. Just get me there.

    -Pearlhawk.
    :lol:
    Help this guy (girl?) out! He's (she's?) been looking for a long time.
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  • jimbojones1138
    jimbojones1138 Posts: 3,640
    edited August 2009
    SPEEDY MCCREADY wrote:
    benjs wrote:
    fightingthesuburbs wrote:
    If you have ten club tickets for both Chicago shows, please, for the love of all that is holy, please do not stand stock still in the lower section during the show.

    If you don't recall it was the apathetic Chicago show-goers that POed the band during the last tour. Regardless of how they shake up the seating or your rank and seniority this time, don't just stand there looking bored.

    I've been flamed before because of this stance by some who say "don't tell us how to enjoy a show" meaning they like to soak up the music and really concentrate. OK, maybe I buy that, but let's hope that is the few. You don't need to mosh or anything but I'd really like more energy down there this time out. And feel free to voice your opinions below, but don't say I'm wrong for having mine.

    This isn't from a newbie either, #105XXX

    About 40+ shows. Let's enjoy these!


    Everyone does their own thing at shows - I express myself by smiling to myself and bobbing my head up and down to the music. I don't jump, I don't move, I just stand - and that works for me! The best way to get people to act the way you want them to in terms of expressing their excitement, is probably just to practice what you preach, and watch those around you follow your lead!
    I think the best idea...

    Is for everyone to mind their own damn business and worry about themselves....

    Why the fuck would someone even be paying attention to how others are acting??? There is a band on stage...

    Pay attention to the band..........

    exactly... i think some people get upset that the same people are up front not moving... so if they were to move they would be "bigger fans" or should be entitled to better seats because they move more... bs... yes just worry about yourselves and watch what you paid to watch... the band, not other fans in various degrees of motion
    Post edited by jimbojones1138 on
    it's largely due to eddie that i liked to jump off of things as a child...
  • kiljoythemerciful
    kiljoythemerciful Posts: 549
    If everyone stood and focused on the music with light head bopping, the band would notice and the show would not rise above mediocre. Do what you want at the show, but realize there are consequences to audience apathy.

    Maybe fans are starting to get too old or out o'shape to rock.
  • mattcoz
    mattcoz Chicago Posts: 2,243
    I was at night one in '06, and I don't remember the crowd being lame. :?
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  • jamburger
    jamburger Posts: 1,775
    fightingthesuburbs wrote:
    "don't tell us how to enjoy a show"

    This is the comment from the OP that I fully support.
  • Kilgore_Trout
    Kilgore_Trout Posts: 7,334
    mattcoz wrote:
    I was at night one in '06, and I don't remember the crowd being lame. :?
    yah i have nothing but fond memories from that night and '03 (my first show)... so my pro "rock the fuck out" stance isnt in response to any past chicago shows... i just like to rock the fuck out 8-)

    i think were all starving for some new PJ right now... i have no doubt these shows will be totally explosive
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  • Red Mosquito75
    Red Mosquito75 Moline IL Posts: 1,038
    Vedd Hedd wrote:
    I think it goes beyond that though.

    There were people not even cheering when songs were over, arms folded. People just sat down during the encore.

    It was strange.

    that is stupid. there are some songs I really like to soak in but i mostly like to rock..I don't think my wife will be rocking like I will be since my obsession with pearl jam is driving her nuts but at least she is going.....bring on Aug. 23
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  • DewieCox
    DewieCox Posts: 11,432
    I don't like to move a whole lot, but I dunno how anybody can stay still at a concert. Are people too uptight that they can't just let go and get lost in the music? Shows, esp PJ, are a huge emotional release for me.

    These Chicago shows have a lotta meaning to me, so lame fans better not screw it up.
  • Sleep.With.Innocence
    Sleep.With.Innocence Posts: 607
    It's going to be my first show. I'm going in planning on having a life changing experience.

    But my experience isn't deterred by the actions of the crowd around me. If they aren't into it, so what? I didn't go to people gaze, I went to watch Pearl Jam. I'm not going to let a few sour apples ruin it for me. Although I would much more prefer to sing all the songs with my peer around me, I won't be bugged out if it doesn't happen.

    Again, it's about the Pearl Jam experience, not the crowd.
  • jimbojones1138
    jimbojones1138 Posts: 3,640
    ... just cause someone isnt moving doesnt mean they are not into it... everyone experiences something different... some people might be "on" certain things... so instead of going insane and jumpin around... the music actually penetrates you and you wont wanna move... other people might be sloppy drunk... and will be hyper as hell at first and than a retarded, puking mess before the first encore... to each's own
    it's largely due to eddie that i liked to jump off of things as a child...
  • soulsinging
    soulsinging Posts: 13,202
    Kilgore_Trout wrote:
    obviously people are gonna do what they want... fair enough... but its a pretty one sided argument IMO... theres a reason the band loves playing italy so much... maybe we just need to have GA in the US again

    Damn right we do.
  • mrvedderson
    mrvedderson Posts: 784
    pearlhawk wrote:
    For two 10c tickets to either or both shows, I'll act however you'd like at the concert. Jump, yell, scream, you name it. Just get me there.

    -Pearlhawk.

    maybe you should go with the route of in the building, find a couple singles from each night and get them, them meet up after the show and compare experiences
  • Mrs.Vedder78
    Mrs.Vedder78 Posts: 4,585
    SPEEDY MCCREADY wrote:
    benjs wrote:
    fightingthesuburbs wrote:
    If you have ten club tickets for both Chicago shows, please, for the love of all that is holy, please do not stand stock still in the lower section during the show.

    If you don't recall it was the apathetic Chicago show-goers that POed the band during the last tour. Regardless of how they shake up the seating or your rank and seniority this time, don't just stand there looking bored.

    I've been flamed before because of this stance by some who say "don't tell us how to enjoy a show" meaning they like to soak up the music and really concentrate. OK, maybe I buy that, but let's hope that is the few. You don't need to mosh or anything but I'd really like more energy down there this time out. And feel free to voice your opinions below, but don't say I'm wrong for having mine.

    This isn't from a newbie either, #105XXX

    About 40+ shows. Let's enjoy these!
    Everyone does their own thing at shows - I express myself by smiling to myself and bobbing my head up and down to the music. I don't jump, I don't move, I just stand - and that works for me! The best way to get people to act the way you want them to in terms of expressing their excitement, is probably just to practice what you preach, and watch those around you follow your lead!
    I think the best idea...

    Is for everyone to mind their own damn business and worry about themselves....

    Why the fuck would someone even be paying attention to how others are acting??? There is a band on stage...

    Pay attention to the band..........

    I agree.
    "Without the album covers, where do you clean your pot?" - EV
  • QuarterToTen
    QuarterToTen Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 3,651
    why anyone would focus on anything other than what is going on,
    at every second, on that stage is truly beyond me.

    as long as we wait, as much as we plead, as many pennies and vacation days
    that we save, my focus is on the band, and only the band for those two hours
    that i get only every couple of years.
    Nice shirt.

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