Ringing ears & the beat of the bass drum going straight through you.
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It is an unbelievable experience. Every Pearl Jam concert virgin I've ever brought with me (big fan or not) has left the show in complete awe of what they've just witnessed.....
Between the band giving it everything they've got and the crowd doing just about the same, you're in for an amazing time....
I'm so excited for you.....
You should update this thread after your first show and let us know what you thought....
That's very exciting!! I often wish I could have that "first show" feeling again. Especially the very first moment that they came out on stage, followed by that very first note. Aaahh.
Which show are you going to?
“I worked really hard on this set. I just told you we’re gonna have a great night, so I don’t need any fuckin’ help from anybody.” EV, 7/2/09
Make sure you take an extra pair of underwear ... and please don't get all loaded and pass out .....and miss the whole show.... I met someone who actually did that......
well shit....im pumped! hahaha i live in wisconsin so im lookin for a show close....no chicago :( sad face. But im figuring to make a trip to either St. Louis or Noblesville. I cannot watch them play Alive on Immagine in Cornice with out getting chills.... im ready for the plastic surgury i will need when Mike shreds my face off.
p.s- i saw tool last year at lollapaloza.....and Adam Jones is a god....but he cant hold mikes jock strap
My first show was in 08 at MSG and I had been a fan since 92. When they came on stage it was a culmination of about 16 years all hitting me at once and the only words I could formulate were Holy S***. I had a smile on my face the entire show and was dancing and singing my ass off. By the end I was covered in sweat and exhausted, and already excited for the next time!
nothing special..only your life will change for ever..
"...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
It will be a quiet evening among a few thousand people. Just be prepared to sit in your chair quietly as everyone just stares up at the stage. And DON'T clap or cheer . . . Eddie HATES that. He'll have you kicked out if you do.
Feel free to bring a book as well, as there will be alot of downtime during the show where you can catch up on your favourite story.
Barrie 08/22/98 Montreal 10/04/00 Toronto 10/05/00 Toronto 06/28/03 Kitchener 09/11/05 Ottawa 09/16/05 Toronto 08/21/09 Toronto 09/11/11 Ottawa 09/14/11 Buffalo 10/12/13 Ottawa 05/08/16 Chicago 08/20/18 Ottawa 09/03/22 Nashville 09/16/22
It will be a quiet evening among a few thousand people. Just be prepared to sit in your chair quietly as everyone just stares up at the stage. And DON'T clap or cheer . . . Eddie HATES that. He'll have you kicked out if you do.
Feel free to bring a book as well, as there will be alot of downtime during the show where you can catch up on your favourite story.
And wear a "NO EVENFLOW" shirt, and sit right up front.
Yeaah! I went to my first Pearl Jam concert when I wasn't a big fan (long story) but that forever changed my life! I was lucky enough to be right by the stage (GA standing room), but alternated between having the time of my life to thinking I was going to get crushed by the crowd pushing forward. Totally exhilarating.
My first show was in 08 at MSG and I had been a fan since 92. When they came on stage it was a culmination of about 16 years all hitting me at once and the only words I could formulate were Holy S***. I had a smile on my face the entire show and was dancing and singing my ass off. By the end I was covered in sweat and exhausted, and already excited for the next time!
Hope that helps
OMG!! My PJ doppelganger!! It started in 08 and by the end of May I'll be up to 11 shows
the time of your life yes.
At my first PJ show, I cried when the boys hit the stage. Was second row. Amazing.
You won't be disappointed, that is 1000% sure. Enjoy !
2006: Antwerp, Paris
2007: Copenhagen, Werchter
2009: Rotterdam, London
2010: MSG, Arras, Werchter
2012: Amsterdam, Prague, Berlin
2014: Amsterdam, Stockholm
It will be a quiet evening among a few thousand people. Just be prepared to sit in your chair quietly as everyone just stares up at the stage. And DON'T clap or cheer . . . Eddie HATES that. He'll have you kicked out if you do.
Feel free to bring a book as well, as there will be alot of downtime during the show where you can catch up on your favourite story.
And wear a "NO EVENFLOW" shirt, and sit right up front.
And if someone around you is too loud, simultaneously place your right index finger on their lips while placing your left index finger on yours and sweetly say, "Shhhhhh!"
well shit....im pumped! hahaha i live in wisconsin so im lookin for a show close....no chicago :( sad face. But im figuring to make a trip to either St. Louis or Noblesville. I cannot watch them play Alive on Immagine in Cornice with out getting chills.... im ready for the plastic surgury i will need when Mike shreds my face off.
p.s- i saw tool last year at lollapaloza.....and Adam Jones is a god....but he cant hold mikes jock strap
You will discover a new god
It will be the biggest high of your life that you'll NEVER come down from. Make sure you see a couple of shows, as you'll need another fix straight away. And another reason why Pearl Jam is the greatest band on earth, you'll get to have a bootleg of that special night.
It will be a quiet evening among a few thousand people. Just be prepared to sit in your chair quietly as everyone just stares up at the stage. And DON'T clap or cheer . . . Eddie HATES that. He'll have you kicked out if you do.
Feel free to bring a book as well, as there will be alot of downtime during the show where you can catch up on your favourite story.
really??? :P that kinda maybe just made my day hahahaha
My first show was in 08 at MSG and I had been a fan since 92. When they came on stage it was a culmination of about 16 years all hitting me at once and the only words I could formulate were Holy S***. I had a smile on my face the entire show and was dancing and singing my ass off. By the end I was covered in sweat and exhausted, and already excited for the next time!
Hope that helps
sounds about right...my first show was in 2008 too, been a fan since 94
Soooooo..... long story short i will be attending my first PJ show. Im F*&ckin excited. What should i expect? post your best moments!!!!!!
my first show was in Pensacola in 1994. Ed came out by himself at the begining and sang "I won't back down". At that moment I was hooked. I also remember that later Ed smashed the mic stand so hard into the floor of the stage it put a hole floor. Good times!
I just can't wait for MSG I & II- I think my whole school knows I'll be seeing PJ- I haven't been able to stop talking about it! I've had a goofy smile on my face ever since the night I purchased tix!
Here's to our first PJ shows!
"Sometimes you find yourself having to put all your faith in no faith."
~not a dude~
2010: MSGx2
2012: Made In America
2013: Pittsburgh, Brooklynx2, Hartford, Baltimore
2014: Leeds, Milton Keynes, Detroit
2015: Global Citizen Festival
2016: Phillyx2, MSGx2, Fenwayx2 2018: Barcelona, Wrigleyx2
I'm so excited for you! My first show was Randalls Island 2 in 1996. I was 15 years old and stood about 10 "rows" from the stage. I can still feel the energy the crowd had that night. The last shows I went to were Philly 3 and 4 in October - it's still just as incredible every time. Enjoy!
My first show was in 08 at MSG and I had been a fan since 92. When they came on stage it was a culmination of about 16 years all hitting me at once and the only words I could formulate were Holy S***. I had a smile on my face the entire show and was dancing and singing my ass off. By the end I was covered in sweat and exhausted, and already excited for the next time!
Hope that helps
OMG!! My PJ doppelganger!! It started in 08 and by the end of May I'll be up to 11 shows
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One of the best moments was last year at SLC. I had 7th row with my not so great fan club #
Other then that, every show I have seen has been well worth it. Even the short show in San Francisco 1995
Gorge is a must
PEACE
1995 San Francisco
San Jose
San Diego 2 shows
2003 Missoula
2005 Missoula
2006 Denver 2 shows with Tom Petty
Gorge 2 shows
2009 Utah
LA1
LA2
2012 Missoula : Meet and Greet : "Instant Classic show"
2013 Portland
Spokane
2018 Missoula
It's a bonding experience between me and my boys. Just watching their faces and sing along is worth it all...
What he/she said!!!
It is an unbelievable experience. Every Pearl Jam concert virgin I've ever brought with me (big fan or not) has left the show in complete awe of what they've just witnessed.....
Between the band giving it everything they've got and the crowd doing just about the same, you're in for an amazing time....
I'm so excited for you.....
You should update this thread after your first show and let us know what you thought....
Which show are you going to?
All those yesterdays
All those yesterdays
All those paper plates
*the in between is mine*
p.s- i saw tool last year at lollapaloza.....and Adam Jones is a god....but he cant hold mikes jock strap
Hope that helps
Philly 2 - 10/28/09 Philly 3 - 10/30/09
Philly 4 - 10/31/09
Boston 1 - 05/17/10
PruCenter - 05/18/10
MSG 1 - 05/20/10
MSG 2 - 05/21/10
Alpine1 - 09/03/11 Alpine2 - 09/04/11
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
All those yesterdays
All those yesterdays
All those paper plates
It will be a quiet evening among a few thousand people. Just be prepared to sit in your chair quietly as everyone just stares up at the stage. And DON'T clap or cheer . . . Eddie HATES that. He'll have you kicked out if you do.
Feel free to bring a book as well, as there will be alot of downtime during the show where you can catch up on your favourite story.
Montreal 10/04/00
Toronto 10/05/00
Toronto 06/28/03
Kitchener 09/11/05
Ottawa 09/16/05
Toronto 08/21/09
Toronto 09/11/11
Ottawa 09/14/11
Buffalo 10/12/13
Ottawa 05/08/16
Chicago 08/20/18
Ottawa 09/03/22
Nashville 09/16/22
And wear a "NO EVENFLOW" shirt, and sit right up front.
At my first PJ show, I cried when the boys hit the stage. Was second row. Amazing.
You won't be disappointed, that is 1000% sure. Enjoy !
2007: Copenhagen, Werchter
2009: Rotterdam, London
2010: MSG, Arras, Werchter
2012: Amsterdam, Prague, Berlin
2014: Amsterdam, Stockholm
And if someone around you is too loud, simultaneously place your right index finger on their lips while placing your left index finger on yours and sweetly say, "Shhhhhh!"
You will discover a new god
It will be the biggest high of your life that you'll NEVER come down from. Make sure you see a couple of shows, as you'll need another fix straight away. And another reason why Pearl Jam is the greatest band on earth, you'll get to have a bootleg of that special night.
really??? :P that kinda maybe just made my day hahahaha
sounds about right...my first show was in 2008 too, been a fan since 94
have a great time and try not to put so much into it ... just go and see what happens ...
my first show was in Pensacola in 1994. Ed came out by himself at the begining and sang "I won't back down". At that moment I was hooked. I also remember that later Ed smashed the mic stand so hard into the floor of the stage it put a hole floor. Good times!
I just can't wait for MSG I & II- I think my whole school knows I'll be seeing PJ- I haven't been able to stop talking about it! I've had a goofy smile on my face ever since the night I purchased tix!
Here's to our first PJ shows!
~not a dude~
2010: MSGx2
2012: Made In America
2013: Pittsburgh, Brooklynx2, Hartford, Baltimore
2014: Leeds, Milton Keynes, Detroit
2015: Global Citizen Festival
2016: Phillyx2, MSGx2, Fenwayx2
2018: Barcelona, Wrigleyx2
Philly 2 - 10/28/09 Philly 3 - 10/30/09
Philly 4 - 10/31/09
Boston 1 - 05/17/10
PruCenter - 05/18/10
MSG 1 - 05/20/10
MSG 2 - 05/21/10
Alpine1 - 09/03/11 Alpine2 - 09/04/11