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

ladydocNYC

Just two points I have to make:

one: THANK YOU to the 10c !!! and also to all the ten clubbers who bring such positive energy! As if it weren't enough to be blessed to see and hear this incredible band, your love and spirit last night as others made the experience truly transcendent. Not much in life beats that.

two: gotta reiterate that In My Tree was PHENOMENAL!!! Blew me away! Worth the trip from NY all by itself!

Can't wait for SD and Philly!

given2fly23

IamMine wrote:

But I disagree with you...you cannot determine how much a person enjoys a show by doing what you described.

I agree with you. I have always been one of the people who has said that people should enjoy the show the way they want, AS LONG AS IT DOESNT BOTHER THOSE AROUND THEM. this is where the 2 guys next to me failed. if I can hear you over the band, that's over the line. and no one is gonna be bothered if it happens once, but during every song throughout the show is bordering on "not fit to walk amongst society" level of stupidity.

and your other point contradicts the whole reason behind the lottery (not saying you're an advocate for the reason). but I do think that you have to give the band some response if youre in the first 10-15 rows. whether its jumping with the songs or just clapping in between. EV made a lot of comments about the crowd last night early in the show, and I agreed. no energy.

again, thank you to 10C for great seats both nights and thank you to Pearl Jam for treating us Chicagoans so well.

amethgr8

I agree, people should enjoy the show the way they want. if they are making a scene and disturbing the show for others, I guess that is for security to decide.

I had an end row seat and had to totally guard the row toward the end, where people ran up and tried to jump 6th row seats. One guy was standing so close to my chair, so as to not be scene, I could feel his breathe on the back of my neck. it was creepy, and he didn't belong there, so I just starting jumping and dancing a bit (when appropriate) more freely within my space, eventually he moved along. But I had my hands up in the air on a regular basis and I wonder if I irritated anyone behind me. the guys in front of me kept putting their cameras up high to get good pictures and I didn't care for that. a few okay, everyone want's something from their show, but thru the whole show? whatever, I don't care, I'm there for a good time. That's what's great about such a strong energetic event and it comes off great and no one gets hurt, it's like a miracle and we were part of it.

all in all it was a great show! you can't let the little things bother you or ruin it for you. you can decide to put on a smile and deal with all the uncontrolable factors or let it bother you. I had a great time and won't look at it any other way.

skyeriverwinter

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mattcoz

amethgr8 wrote:

Its very possible they are praising him, just coincindence he goes by Boom, and it's easy, so everyone yells Boom?

This is a VERY common thing to do with anyone with a long "oo" sound in their name. We are most definitely, positively, 100%, cheering his name. Join the fun!

PeArLgOoNeR

amethgr8 wrote:

I was rooting for him. IF they are booing, I try scream louder, in favor, to drown out the boos.

Its very possible they are praising him, just coincindence he goes by Boom, and it's easy, so everyone yells Boom? But no one yells anyone else out by name, in harmony, like chant? My mind is open and I hope they are yelling in his favor, I know I am.

When I was in Grand Rapids 06, there were people in front of me that were definitely boo-ing and not screaming BOOM!! YEA!! they lowered their voice and cuffed their lips like a strong, low boo.

I appreaciate your thoughts and comments and am honored to be part of this group. thanks!

I'll give you another example.. I'm a fan of English soccer team Arsenal! They used to have a Nigerian called Kanu.. Every time he was introduced the fans went KANUUUUUUUUU! He was like a cult figure and everyone loved him as a person (more so than as a player) It's pretty common!

And btw I'm 100% sure that both Boom and the rest of the guys KNOW what is being yelled! I've only ever seen Boom wave smilingly when introduced!

PurduePete55

I don't post very much, but I have to say that last night was fucking epic. It was my eighth PJ show as I've been taking myself and friends since I was old enough to drive. Wish I could have been to more, but before 16 I couldn't get myself there. HA. Words can't really describe the experience, but I'll try. I went to both shows on tenclub tix and apparently good things will come your way if you are appreciative. I had a great time Sunday night with a long time PJ buddy, and we hit our first preparty and just had a blast. We were grateful to have 304 row 2 because I thought it was a pretty decent sight line. I have a 400,000ish number so I didn't expect much. I was hoping to have it improve for Monday night, then I got to the ticket window and I honestly almost blacked out when I saw section 3, row 2. I will be a ten club member for life, even if I never win the lottery again. That was without a doubt the greatest experience of my life outside of the day I got married and engaged. Unreal setlist, great energy, and really really great people in the first two rows. I will forever owe a debt to Big Blue from Baltimore (I never caught his name), as he snagged an extra pick and passed it on to me.

I sent a text message to another friend across the stadium Sunday night before the show to ask what his dream song would be, he replied Man of the Hour and got his wish Sunday. I said Hard to Imagine or In My Tree. Did the band intercept that message? The first four songs I was worked into a froth that lasted for 2.5 hours. Hard to Imagine is everything I hoped it would be live. In My Tree might now be my favorite live song from the eight shows I've attended. Last Exit was superb, but so was every song off of Vitalogy. There were times when I thought to myself that this must have been close to what it was like in the mid nineties as they ripped through Whipping, Not For You, and slow it down for Nothingman. So glad to hear that great tune again live. I wish Present Tense could become more of a staple because those guys turn that into an absolute anthem. The new songs were great again in my opinion. I thought that Grievance totally freakin rocked, but maybe that's just my Binaural appreciation. My biggest surprise of the show personally was being totally blown away by Brother. I thought it would be good and I think it's a solid song, but I listened to it 3 times on the way home after that show. Alive delivered everything that people have said about it. No More was really, really inspired by Ed. What a treat to hear that one live. The Real Me is just so outstanding as a Who fan and a Pearl Jam fan. They showed even more fans just how great and uptempo that band was. I could hear them play Black at every show and never get tired of it. I agree with whoever said that you kept thinking they were done, but they just kept going. The Pink Floyd tag was a real treat to hear on Daughter. I thought I was going to burst a blood vessel screaming out State of Love and Trust. Another song that you really appreciate once you've heard live. If someone were to ask me how you'd want a show like that to be capped, I would probably say end it with Fuckin Up just like live on two legs, my first pearl jam record when I was 14. How can you even put that emotion into words when your favorite band delivers like that? And to make the mention of #91 (Dennis Rodman) a guy that I've had the pleasure of meeting before. As I said in the beginning, the show was fucking epic. I told my friend afterwards that I'll probably have to buy two or three bootlegs because I will absolutely wear them out. Damn I love this band.

Between my outstanding luck with the seats, the people, and the setlist, this show officially moved to #1 alltime for me, finally edging out The Ice Bowl in East Troy. Matt was an absolute beast on In My Tree and others, Stone was amazing on Brother and Crazy Mary, Mike pulled of the Star Spangled Banner again and his laps were hilarious, Jeff was strumming that big bass like a champ on a couple tunes, and Ed is always Ed with his delivery but both nights of The Real Me were special as I think he outdid Roger when I saw them back in '03. I might be saying this because I was right in front of the man all night, but I have never seen Stone rip like he did last night. I thought his acoustic guitar was going to catch fire during Crazy Mary when going straight up with Boom. I think I covered everything from a glorious night of music and excitement. Thank you ten club, but most importantly THANK YOU PEARL JAM!!!

BamaPJFan

This was my first PJ concert (yep, no lie). I evidently picked a great night to attend a show reading all of the feedback about last night's performance. A 29 song set is incredible. I guess last night will be hard to top!

amethgr8

I've seen that soccer player but his name Kanu is two syllables and it's clear they are saying his name.

I'll try to see more positive in the Boom thing in future shows. and in the end I think he's here to stay and if anyone is not in favor of him, it's their prob. eh? glad to hear peeps here are praising.

peace.

Phild44

Just for the record, people are definitely not booing Boom.
No they're not screaming everybodies name like it, it's a one syllibal name...
Funny 'cause someone in the crowd at an Ottawa show was asking us why are people booing him, for sure if you're not aware, you wonder.

You guys from Chicago got a real treat, two very different sets from night 1 and night 2
I'm sure I'll end up getting bootleg of night 2; In My Three, Present Tense, Brother and The Real Me.

Comeback from night 1, nice

Keep on rockin' that tour Pearl Jam and Comeback to Ottawa and Montreal

mattcoz

amethgr8 wrote:

I've seen that soccer player but his name Kanu is two syllables and it's clear they are saying his name.

I'll try to see more positive in the Boom thing in future shows. and in the end I think he's here to stay and if anyone is not in favor of him, it's their prob. eh? glad to hear peeps here are praising.

peace.

Maybe a better example is "Bruuuuuuuuuuuce"?

Actually, I brought a friend with me last night who had never seen them live, and he thought we were booing him too, but he didn't know his name was Boom.

amethgr8

corrected then, thanks board.

his real name is keith or kevin gaspar and he just goes by boom? I heard eddie say his real 1st name I think on a Hawaii bootleg.

PaulConnolly

amethgr8 wrote:

corrected then, thanks board.

his real name is keith or kevin gaspar and he just goes by boom? I heard eddie say his real 1st name I think on a Hawaii bootleg.

His real name is Kenneth Gaspar.

He's not being booed. When Kevin Youkilis of the Red Sox is at bat or makes a good play every yells "Yoooooooouuuuuuukkkkkk", which also sounds kinda like "Boooooooooooooo" when 38,000 people are yelling.

saw7

Wow!!!!!!!!!!
Non stop energy.
Best show I've ever seen.
-s

pjfan021

HOLY SHIIIIIIIITTTT!!!! These were my 7th and 8th shows and they were incredible. As far as sound goes, I've never been to a show where they've had as much energy in their voices and instruments. Mike gives it his all and looks like he still has energy to burn. Eddie's voice is still great. The UC sounded a lot better for these shows than any other PJ show i've been to. Just fucking great...wish they were coming back already.

RR105426

Well I don't know what I can say that hasn't been posted already. But I am sitting here at my desk at work and my body is still abuzz from the last 2 nights and I just need to type something!! Sunday was absolutely incredible and thanks 10c for the tickets! Was up in 334 (poor 10c #) and still had just a great time and the energy of the band and the crowd was phenomenal. Great setlist too, etc etc.

But last night I got lucky and was able to sit 113 row 4 right next to the stage (thanks Pete I owe you!). It's a night me and my friend will NEVER NEVER forget. I have seen PJ 10+ times and this show is right up there with Soldier Field 1995 as the 2 greatest shows I've ever seen by any band period.

It's absolutely unbelievable to me that PJ can still bring it like they do after all these years and keeps getting better and better!! The setlist was beyond phenomenal, the sound was much better than Sunday (certainly helped I was closer), and there's that certain energy you get from PJ and the crowd when it's in Chicago (ok I am biased but still!)!

So I echo everything else above and thanks PJ. Keep on fucking rocking for the next 20 years!! I look forward to going along for the ride!

erik768

Wow what a show. Night1 was solid but night 2 blew it out of the water. Great seats from the Ten Club section 5 on floor dead center. Had a good time at the preparty hanging out pjsteelersfan and his brothers and ran into megatron and joe who I meet at EV in ATL.

smartin9000

I might be alone in this opinion, but Boom (love the guy, don't get me wrong) ruins the end of Crazy Mary. I prefer Mike's guitar solo ending to Boom's stuff 10fold. Everyone around me on the floor seemed to be simply standing around waiting for that amazing song to end, where as if Mike had been ripping through that speed picking from the 96-2002 era I just know we'd have been throwing our chairs at each other while tearing our clothes off in some sort of uncontrollable fashion.

Cheers! Amazing set of shows, only my 5 foot 2 fiance couldn't see shit since we were on the floor for night two. However, we had a blast making fun of couples snogging during Black and Betterman.

bons

dear pj.laura -
great review - helped me remember some of what took place last night!! i must have been 2 rows behind you!
what a great show! MIKE ON FIRE!!!!
laura - please thank your husband for me - they did 'no more' for him too! bon

pj.uw.laura

amethgr8 wrote:

I was rooting for him. IF they are booing, I try scream louder, in favor, to drown out the boos.

Its very possible they are praising him, just coincindence he goes by Boom, and it's easy, so everyone yells Boom? But no one yells anyone else out by name, in harmony, like chant? My mind is open and I hope they are yelling in his favor, I know I am.

When I was in Grand Rapids 06, there were people in front of me that were definitely boo-ing and not screaming BOOM!! YEA!! they lowered their voice and cuffed their lips like a strong, low boo.

I appreaciate your thoughts and comments and am honored to be part of this group. thanks!

Edit- oops, someone already used the Bruuuuuuce example!

I forgot to mention in my original fanview- they are really not shying away from any songs this tour. Even with the high notes- Ed's hitting them on In Hiding, Nothingman, Reign... He sounds fantastic!