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If PJ played Alaska, would you come???

Danny BoyDanny Boy Posts: 161
edited October 2009 in The Porch
Curious... Ament mentioned in an article that they'd never played here so I guess I'm hoping for the long shot come next summer.

Perhaps if the fellows lurk these threads and see some support, they might make it at least a consideration.

I posted this bit in smokeabud's Play AK thread...

Ament mentioned in an article a few months back they'd never played up here. Sure, this has probably been mentioned but I haven't been on here for a while so my apologies in advance.

http://www.music-news.com/ShowReview.as ... 33&nType=4

That being said.... we're long overdue. And it would probably be my lone shot at a view from the front row. =)

I was in the 6th or 7th row at one of Ev's solo shows in LA. Between songs I almost yelled "Play Alaska!" but at the time and in lieu of the setting, I decided not to be one of those guys. And now I really wish I had.
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    MASMAS Posts: 628
    What venue could they play?
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    mrveddersonmrvedderson Posts: 784
    i would go, but only if it were in anchorage. then i already know of a couch to surf on.
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    G ForceG Force Posts: 1,392
    I'd honestly think about going. I love how PJ gives me reasons to go to corners of the world I wouldn't go otherwise.
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    cannotstaylongcannotstaylong Posts: 668
    If it were during the summer and they were playing some other shows around that one (either time-wise or geographically), I would definitely consider it. I love Alaska and would love to combine a week off during the summer with a some hiking, camping and PJ.
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    8181 Needing a ride to Forest Hills and a ounce of weed. Please inquire within. Thanks. Or not. Posts: 58,276
    edited October 2009
    MAS wrote:
    What venue could they play?


    Anchorage has a stadium that holds 8K (guessing). beyond that, don't think there are too many places


    i most likely would not go. just up there in June. nice place, but man, that sunlight can get to be a bit much.
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    BF25394BF25394 Posts: 3,371
    Yes.
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    PJStatTrackerPJStatTracker Posts: 2,400
    I'd love to do that...would probably get great 10C seats, too...not much competition way up there.
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    8181 Needing a ride to Forest Hills and a ounce of weed. Please inquire within. Thanks. Or not. Posts: 58,276
    just did some digging

    Sullivan Areana holds 8,700 for basketball, so 8-10K for a concert.
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    MASMAS Posts: 628
    I'll tell you one thing, PJ would be the only thing to actually get my ass there.
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    usamamasan1usamamasan1 Posts: 4,695
    absolutely. not a doubt.
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    P-Town-P-Jam-FanP-Town-P-Jam-Fan Posts: 917
    The Dead played 2-3 shows in Anchorage in the 80's...I can't remember what the venue was though. Alaska is a great spot in the summer. 4th of July parades at 2am in Juneau..good times.
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    8181 Needing a ride to Forest Hills and a ounce of weed. Please inquire within. Thanks. Or not. Posts: 58,276
    MAS wrote:
    I'll tell you one thing, PJ would be the only thing to actually get my ass there.

    it's a cool place to visit. serious.

    now living there, that's a different story. :lol:
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    LloydChristmasLloydChristmas Posts: 224
    Alaska's on my list of places I want to see so PJ would take me there.
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    dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam NINUNINOPRO Posts: 139,168
    Just need Money and days off work and im in :D
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    anakin_pdxanakin_pdx Posts: 389
    If it was financially possible at the time for me I'd go (meaning enough of a notice ahead of time). I've always wanted to visit and I have an uncle in Anchorage.
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    Given to...Given to... Wyoming Posts: 4,977
    Is that you AlaskaDan?

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    aklobo29aklobo29 Posts: 36
    Danny Boy wrote:
    Curious... Ament mentioned in an article that they'd never played here so I guess I'm hoping for the long shot come next summer.

    Perhaps if the fellows lurk these threads and see some support, they might make it at least a consideration.

    I posted this bit in smokeabud's Play AK thread...

    Ament mentioned in an article a few months back they'd never played up here. Sure, this has probably been mentioned but I haven't been on here for a while so my apologies in advance.

    http://www.music-news.com/ShowReview.as ... 33&nType=4

    That being said.... we're long overdue. And it would probably be my lone shot at a view from the front row. =)

    I was in the 6th or 7th row at one of Ev's solo shows in LA. Between songs I almost yelled "Play Alaska!" but at the time and in lieu of the setting, I decided not to be one of those guys. And now I really wish I had.

    That's a dumb question with regard to me (I live in Palmer, AK)......My answer is "Fuck yes!!!" It's a little pricey when I have to keep going to Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, etc. -- although I enjoy it. A little payback from the guys would be nice. Hell I'll even take EV to "The Bus" for free :lol:
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    aklobo29aklobo29 Posts: 36
    Eduardo Veduardo. wrote:
    I'd love to do that...would probably get great 10C seats, too...not much competition way up there.

    I think you would be wrong with the lack of competition statement. There is a really good fan base here.
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    ccjackccjack Posts: 134
    YES, that would be cool :D
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    aklobo29aklobo29 Posts: 36
    P-Town-P-Jam-Fan wrote:
    The Dead played 2-3 shows in Anchorage in the 80's...I can't remember what the venue was though. Alaska is a great spot in the summer. 4th of July parades at 2am in Juneau..good times.

    There's been some big acts up here in the past, Elton John 2 years ago, Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, a bunch of country acts too.....not that I went to any of these mind you. No excuse for not playing here IMO.
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    Up Here In My TreeUp Here In My Tree Posts: 541
    I've always wanted to go to Alaska and PJ could get me there. Just make it in the Summer time. During fishing season. And when the sun doesn't go down and people drink a lot. And the girls are out. And it's warm(er). And there's no opening band.

    Okay, I think I got it all.
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    pateljampateljam Posts: 340
    aklobo29 wrote:
    P-Town-P-Jam-Fan wrote:
    The Dead played 2-3 shows in Anchorage in the 80's...I can't remember what the venue was though. Alaska is a great spot in the summer. 4th of July parades at 2am in Juneau..good times.

    There's been some big acts up here in the past, Elton John 2 years ago, Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, a bunch of country acts too.....not that I went to any of these mind you. No excuse for not playing here IMO.

    That is good point if those acts played Alaska then PJ could sell out one night...
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    Danny BoyDanny Boy Posts: 161
    Some good rationales for making it to the Northland. The Sullivan Arena would be the largest indoor venue, no question. The Carlson Center in Fairbanks holds a decent amount of people and as for where I live (the Kenai Peninsula), there ain't much but it is probably one of the more spectacular parts of the state. Hell, if they made it up here they'd have to at least check out this neck of the woods just to lay their eyes upon it. I did get to see Taj Mahal and Citizen Cope this past summer in Anchorage which was pretty fair. A decent number of big name bands have been here but I didn't care to watch the shows (see Metallica).

    The sunlight (as with the darkness) definitely takes some getting used to. I think an outdoors PJ show in some field near the mountains would be an ideal setting for a summer solstice show. Living here certainly requires the ability to not give a fuck about the elements. I will say I've spent a fair amount of time in Chicago and was there last December; it was goddamned cold ~ I actually looked forward to coming back here. The fishing and hiking are special as is the photographic fodder, and Alaskans do know how to have prolonged good times.

    Anyhow, thanks for yer input... Maybe one of these days the lads will make a sojourn.
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    aklobo29aklobo29 Posts: 36
    Danny Boy wrote:
    Some good rationales for making it to the Northland. The Sullivan Arena would be the largest indoor venue, no question. The Carlson Center in Fairbanks holds a decent amount of people and as for where I live (the Kenai Peninsula), there ain't much but it is probably one of the more spectacular parts of the state. Hell, if they made it up here they'd have to at least check out this neck of the woods just to lay their eyes upon it. I did get to see Taj Mahal and Citizen Cope this past summer in Anchorage which was pretty fair. A decent number of big name bands have been here but I didn't care to watch the shows (see Metallica).

    The sunlight (as with the darkness) definitely takes some getting used to. I think an outdoors PJ show in some field near the mountains would be an ideal setting for a summer solstice show. Living here certainly requires the ability to not give a fuck about the elements. I will say I've spent a fair amount of time in Chicago and was there last December; it was goddamned cold ~ I actually looked forward to coming back here. The fishing and hiking are special as is the photographic fodder, and Alaskans do know how to have prolonged good times.

    Anyhow, thanks for yer input... Maybe one of these days the lads will make a sojourn.

    An acoustic show by EV at the PAC in Anchorage would be killer too. A few years ago Ani Di Franco played here, and it was pretty awesome. Also Violent Femmes played there.
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    jfconnorjrjfconnorjr Posts: 518
    I am in!

    A weekend show would be nice so that more 10C could enjoy it.
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    smokeabudsmokeabud Posts: 253
    well considering that i already live in AK. YES.
    here in Fairbanks. they could play @ the Carlson Cntr. or if they came up in the summer. Y not do an outdoor show @ say someplace like Denali N.P. i can see it now. PJ playing with Mt Denali (McKinley) in the background.. how swwwwwwwwwwweeeeeeeeeeeeeet is that ?
    Vote for PJ to play in Alaska

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    ChrisileinChrisilein Vienna/Austria Posts: 3,878
    If there would be no other possibilty to see them in 2010, then YES!!! Me and wife would be there!!
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    Sian-of-the-deadSian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    Just need Money and days off work and im in :D

    +1

    I don't think the days off work would be a problem next year... it'd just be the cost... but yes, if I have the money, I'll be there with metephorical bells on :mrgreen:
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    Danny BoyDanny Boy Posts: 161
    Given to... wrote:
    Is that you AlaskaDan?

    The question is who would road trip this one!

    Indeed it is. How's things?

    Any more takers???
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