*** Chicago 2 Fanviews Here 8/24/09 ***

emarut

Just another PJ show for the ages. I thought the energy was good both nights, and as someone mentioned it took a little while to get the crowd going tonite, but once they did it was on. The Hard to Imagine opener was amazing and to get In My tree as well was unreal.
After last night I was wondering if they could top it and they did it. Both nights were amazing I prefer the song selection on night 1 becuase I got to knock some songs off the list I hadn't seen live.
I have the same feeling after Soldier Field show, emotionally drained. Pj could not have played any harder, and great to see Matt Cameron get his due with a nice long drum solo. The guy is one of the best.
Another show for the ages, thanks boys.
PJ just gets better with age and each show, and my only advice is see this band as often as possible

Jaymac

cokelogic wrote:

And what people must know, In My Tree was not the new version. It was the old school, 1998, big tom drums version. And it ruled as much as you think.

Argh!!!!! So jealous! That would be worth the price of the ticket on its own for me!

badu2fan

As the show settles in I have to say it will be in my top 3 with my first show charleston Oct 05, 1996
Set 1
Sometimes
Last Exit
Animal
Go
Hail Hail
Dissident
In My Tree
Corduroy
Better Man
Not For You
Jeremy
Black
State Of Love And Trust
Habit
Rearviewmirror
Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town
Alive
Blood(Fame)
Encore 1
Present Tense
Even Flow
Daughter
My Friend
Off He Goes
Mankind
Whipping
Footsteps
Yellow Ledbetter
and Greensboro 2000
Aug 06,
Set 1
Of The Girl
Corduroy
Insignificance
Brain Of J.
Evacuation
Nothing As it Seems
Jeremy(Androgynous Mind)
Daughter(It's Ok)
MFC
Whipping
Wishlist
Better Man
Leatherman
Grievance
Even Flow
In My Tree
Black
Spin The Black Circle
Rearviewmirror
Encore 1
Light Years
Crazy Mary
Do The Evolution
State Of Love And Trust
Last Kiss
Breakerfall
Encore 2
Soon Forget
Smile
as my other 2 in the 15 shows I have seen. All on east coast and must say Chicago crowd blew us southern men out of the game.....

hrd2imgn

only had one lowlight of the night- some chicks were smoking pot, that is fine whatever, but the fact that a 10 -12 year old girl was right in front of them and they were blowing their smoke right in her face NOT COOL

the rest was fucking great. Shit anytime I hear Hard To imagine it can't get better! I totally was urging Long Road, In My Tree, Brother, Not For You, and Real me... man

I just love this band more every time I see them

Prioronfire22

both of these shows were awesome i was in 300 for both, but idc i didnt let that ruin that for me. I cant decide which one i liked better both were so different. What kind of shirt did that guy have on tonight that eddy made a comment about? I missed what he said. That was so funny though after even flow when Eddie said that "We have to play this everynight for mike or he'll fucking kill somebody" omg ive never laughed harder at a show

troubledsoulsuniteblog

Prioronfire22 wrote:

both of these shows were awesome i was in 300 for both, but idc i didnt let that ruin that for me. I cant decide which one i liked better both were so different. What kind of shirt did that guy have on tonight that eddy made a comment about? I missed what he said. That was so funny though after even flow when Eddie said that "We have to play this everynight for mike or he'll fucking kill somebody" omg ive never laughed harder at a show

The shirt said "No Evenflow"
Eddie said to him: "We respond better to requests than to demands."

HeavyHands

If you haven't had the pleasure of hearing/seeing the band play "Got Some" live and in person yet you should really make a point to do it. They will destroy you with this song. I'm jealous of everyone that gets to hear this on the rest of the tour because my nights of fun have ended for now. Now I'm just waiting for the boots to be made available.

Have fun everyone! This is going to be a legendary tour!

**EDIT** Because I haven't heard anyone else mention this yet...**

Having trouble remembering for sure but... During "F'n Up" (I'm pretty sure it was this song and not an earlier one) Jeff and Mike switched instruments. Then at the end of the song Jeff goes over to the amps and milks the feedback like Mike during a killer solo. Mike, who was towards the front of the stage turned to look at someone on his side of the stage and noticed Jeff working the guitar like a seasoned pro. He (Mike) got this huge smile on his face upon seeing this and looked to whoever was on the side of the stage with a shrug and a look that said "Whaaaaaa?!" Priceless.

mytincture

Both nights were amazing. So few repeats it made both nights really special. I have to give the edge to night2, because the sound was quite a bit better. I'm not sure if that was due to my seats (only 3 rows closer, but more towards the side) or because the sound guys made adjustments having been in the building a few nights in a row.

emarut

Prioronfire22 wrote:

both of these shows were awesome i was in 300 for both, but idc i didnt let that ruin that for me. I cant decide which one i liked better both were so different. What kind of shirt did that guy have on tonight that eddy made a comment about? I missed what he said. That was so funny though after even flow when Eddie said that "We have to play this everynight for mike or he'll fucking kill somebody" omg ive never laughed harder at a show

It is tough to decide which night was better, both were amazing. I just think night 1 song selection was a little better for me personally. Night 2 did have some gems with Hard To Imagine, and In My Tree but most of the others you will hear if you go a number of PJ shows. Night 1 with Long Road, In hiding, SBC, Dice, sad and smile, rare to get all of those gems on 1 night. Either way they played thier assess off both nights, might have some PJ withdrawl in the days to come.

bhersholt

Lucky (show) #13. Amazing energy (especially the last hour).... Chicago needs to bring its A game next time, but Ed talked them into having fun. All in all, one for the ages.

Holds true.... night 2 is ALWAYS better. Next up: Outside Lands.

pureoc

Just got home after Toronto, and both chicago shows, dead tired. Loved this is for number 91, then straight into Fuckin' up!!

wolfbear

mattcoz wrote:

49 different songs over 2 nights... fucking fantastic!

That kind of sums it up. Both nights kicked ass and if you were lucky enough to be at both as we were just incredible!

Laf9124

Thanks Ten Club for an awesome 2 days worth of tickets. My 33rd show was by far one of the best I've seen! Hard to Imagine and Brother were first times, and a good chunk of my favs made the setlist. Everytime you'd think a set was over, there was another song. Crowd energy picked up after Ed called us out. Amazing!

Lastly..for the douche next to me(1 21 7..you!)...you aren't cool if you only clap/cheer and sing for songs you consider "rare" and have never heard before. After awhile, that'll get old and you'll only get excited for a handful of songs a night. Enjoy the music. There's a reason you fell in love with this band, and it's probably the other 24 songs you ignored tonight. Also, you have personal space in your "seat" area. Use it. It's easier, and less likely to get you shit at future shows than using the people's to your right and left. Lastly, if you're going to sing along...please know something other than the chorus! Thanks. Peace!

SM10080

Laf9124 wrote:

Thanks Ten Club for an awesome 2 days worth of tickets. My 33rd show was by far one of the best I've seen! Hard to Imagine and Brother were first times, and a good chunk of my favs made the setlist. Everytime you'd think a set was over, there was another song. Crowd energy picked up after Ed called us out. Amazing!

Lastly..for the douche next to me(1 21 7..you!)...you aren't cool if you only clap/cheer and sing for songs you consider "rare" and have never heard before. After awhile, that'll get old and you'll only get excited for a handful of songs a night. Enjoy the music. There's a reason you fell in love with this band, and it's probably the other 24 songs you ignored tonight. Also, you have personal space in your "seat" area. Use it. It's easier, and less likely to get you shit at future shows than using the people's to your right and left. Lastly, if you're going to sing along...please know something other than the chorus! Thanks. Peace!

you wouldn't have been too good in a pit, johnny come lately.

Wallawallapj

WOW! A show for the ages, and I was there! Thank you 10C and those behind the curtain who made tonight happen for me. 5th row, center, in front of EV, one of the best first sets I have heard in a long time. "Brother" was a first for me. Corduroy is the best "2nd song" ever. They should play this as the 2nd song for every show...I can't imagine anyone arguing that one. "Gone" was epic. "DTE" off the hook. Before I had time to catch my breaht EV comes back out for an amazing rendition of "No More". "Black" was as emotional as ever for me. The 2nd encore is possibly the greatest closing set ever...Wasted Rep. into Betterman into Crazy Mary, into SOLAT, Uncle Neil's "Fuckin Up", and "Yellow Ledbetter" with Star Spangled Banner to close. Almost in tears. Thank you thank you Pearl Jam for doing what you do!

pdalowsky

well on setlist alone night 1 ruled night 2 for me.....

but that I guess doesnt mean night 1 was better......

but the set from Night 1 was easily the set of the tour

SM10080

pdalowsky wrote:

well on setlist alone night 1 ruled night 2 for me.....

but that I guess doesnt mean night 1 was better......

but the set from Night 1 was easily the set of the tour

Um, yeah, not so much.

Laf9124

SM10080 wrote:

Laf9124 wrote:

Thanks Ten Club for an awesome 2 days worth of tickets. My 33rd show was by far one of the best I've seen! Hard to Imagine and Brother were first times, and a good chunk of my favs made the setlist. Everytime you'd think a set was over, there was another song. Crowd energy picked up after Ed called us out. Amazing!

Lastly..for the douche next to me(1 21 7..you!)...you aren't cool if you only clap/cheer and sing for songs you consider "rare" and have never heard before. After awhile, that'll get old and you'll only get excited for a handful of songs a night. Enjoy the music. There's a reason you fell in love with this band, and it's probably the other 24 songs you ignored tonight. Also, you have personal space in your "seat" area. Use it. It's easier, and less likely to get you shit at future shows than using the people's to your right and left. Lastly, if you're going to sing along...please know something other than the chorus! Thanks. Peace!

you wouldn't have been too good in a pit, johnny come lately.

I wasn't the issue. I knew/loved/rocked out to all the songs! I'm rather impartial, as I'll sing whatever they play! A favorite song or not, it's still a song by my fav band and so I give them the respect they've earned and I sing right along.

SM10080

Laf9124 wrote:

SM10080 wrote:

Laf9124 wrote:

Thanks Ten Club for an awesome 2 days worth of tickets. My 33rd show was by far one of the best I've seen! Hard to Imagine and Brother were first times, and a good chunk of my favs made the setlist. Everytime you'd think a set was over, there was another song. Crowd energy picked up after Ed called us out. Amazing!

Lastly..for the douche next to me(1 21 7..you!)...you aren't cool if you only clap/cheer and sing for songs you consider "rare" and have never heard before. After awhile, that'll get old and you'll only get excited for a handful of songs a night. Enjoy the music. There's a reason you fell in love with this band, and it's probably the other 24 songs you ignored tonight. Also, you have personal space in your "seat" area. Use it. It's easier, and less likely to get you shit at future shows than using the people's to your right and left. Lastly, if you're going to sing along...please know something other than the chorus! Thanks. Peace!

you wouldn't have been too good in a pit, johnny come lately.

I wasn't the issue. I knew/loved/rocked out to all the songs! I'm rather impartial, as I'll sing whatever they play! A favorite song or not, it's still a song by my fav band and so I give them the respect they've earned and I sing right along.

Still would have sucked in the pit. You are among the new breed of fan--more talkin', less rockin'.

Laf9124

New breed? How do you figure? I've been in the TC since 94-ish, and tonight was my 33rd show. I'm far from new breed. Maybe you were 1 21 7! That'd crack me up about now.