no wonder the midwest and south get left out.

KingJeremyD

I think the show in St.Louis will do pretty well as far as ticket sales...But, it has been a long six years since pearl jam played St.Louis for the VFC tour...I think the Scott Trade center holds around 19,000...Not sure if that is the total with fans on the floor?...I know the radio stations here in the St.Louis area have been advertising the pearl jam concert often..

Jeremy

tubes10s

the fans that will be there to see Pearl Jam for the midwest shows will be just as excited to see the band as the fans anywhere else. that's all that matters.

nicksmith33

MrSmith wrote:

and yeah Knoxville was a pretty bad show too. they didnt seem to want to be there.

Yeah, that was my first PJ show and had fantastic seats, but remember being slightly insulted by a few of Ed's comments. Something to the effect of stuck in the middle of fucking Tennessee with nothing to do but jerk off. Don't quote me, but something like that. And I understand it's not the mecca that the almighty MSG is, but still no reason to be degrading to everyone. I have to say, though, Bonnaroo was not that way and it truly is in the middle of nowhere. Lexington was better and Cincy was great. Seemed like the first time I saw them was actually probably the worst. Like you say, just sort of going though the motions. I like to think that maybe it was the fact that it was earlier in their careers and there was still somewhat of an arrogance there and maybe that has dimmed with age. At least I hope that's what it was and that they don't think they are truly too good to play to all us rednecks in the south. But then again, can't fault them for following the easier money.

in eds tree

tubes10s wrote:

the fans that will be there to see Pearl Jam for the midwest shows will be just as excited to see the band as the fans anywhere else. that's all that matters.

amen.

this is just silly. because midwest shows don't sell out as fast they shouldn't get the privilege of having them play here? god you guys are reaching.

KingJeremyD

Do you think pearl jam tries to perform better in the major market cities?...{MSG, Boston, Philly}...I have seen pearl jam twice at MSG...The first one was the first night at MSG on the Riot Act tour..Which I thought was an excellent show..The second time was on this last little tour on the second night...I thought the was good but nothing super special...


I just don't understand why some of the other cities that aren't major market cities can't get some sort of speical setlist or special show....

I know out east there is more pearl jam fans and more album sales...

Don't get me wrong every pearl jam concert I have attended have been good..Some better than others...But, have to give props to pearl jam/management for scheduling some shows in the midwest region...

Jeremy

Kevinman

Is there really a need for this thread? If when these shows happen they are only half-full, then maybe a thread like this is warranted, but not now.

KingJeremyD

Good Point Kevinman...I think all the midwest shows will do great as far as ticket sales..

Jeremy

MM5169

I was at the little rock show

drove back to kc overnight, slept all day and went to the Royals game
that next night where I met Mike and Ed

they were there with jeff, boom, boom's gal, and k curtis

mike is a really effing nice dude

doompony

William Wallace wrote:

MrSmith wrote:

plus they could swallow their pride and play smaller venues. but that wont happen.

Exactly this is the point.
When all those people from NY or Boston brag about their shows selling out fast, they should think about the fact that these are areas with a population of millions of people.
When the band plays less populated areas, they can still play smaller venues which will sell out for sure.

...they played in auckland and sold out 35K really quickly.. the population of the entire country is 4 million....

Smellyman

ARazorbackguy1 wrote:

EquallyWorthless wrote:

ARazorbackguy1 wrote:

That or maybe they should play an outstanding show in the South, rather than just showing up. i.e. Little Rock in 2003. I was very disappointed with that show.

Its not only the south that gets shows like that, its like are you 100% dynamite at work every fucking day?

Let's see, I work 260 days a year and get paid minimally. PJ works maybe 50 - 75 days a year and make hundreds of thousands..

I think they can bring it for 2 hours a day

looks pretty kick ass to me

06/10/03 – Alltel Arena: Little Rock, AR

support act: Idlewild

set: Arc, Save You, Animal, Grievance, Corduroy, Love Boat Captain, Cropduster, Even Flow, Light Years, Lukin, Insignificance, You Are, Thumbing My Way, Better Man/(Save It For Later), Alive, Do The Evolution
enc 1: Given To Fly, I Believe In Miracles, Elderly Woman, Sleight Of Hand, Fortunate Son
enc 2: The Kids Are Alright, Last Kiss, Baba O’Riley
notes: Unusual ‘Arc’ opener. After ‘Corduroy,’ Ed greets the crowd: “How’s everybody in Little Rock? You sound like big rock. Is there such a thing as big rock?” He dedicates the show to Damien, Jason and Jessie, holding up a banner from the crowd that says “Free WM3.” He adds, “Next time we play, we want them to be right there.” Ed chats about the great crew and how hot the southwestern shows have been but how they’ve appreciated the great response. He jokes that there is a single guy watching and masturbating to “Three’s Company” in a skybox, and that this is his segue into a “sensitive song” leading to ‘Thumbing My Way.’ Long ‘SIFL’ tag, including modified lyrics. Returning for the encore, Ed speaks about the West Memphis Three again and how they are trying to support them. Later, “This is one we only do when we feel real comfortable,” leads to ‘Sleight Of Hand.’ Returning for the second encore, Ed praises the crowd for “being so much better than Texas” and says their president was better than the one that came from Texas, too. He talks about the trucks and how there is one just to carry their (the band’s) opinions. He also discusses the Pete Townshend situation and how the media wrongly portrayed him (and that he has been cleared) and then proceeds to play a solo version of ‘The Kids Are Alright’ for Pete. After ‘Baba,’ Mike changes guitars and looks ready to play another song but Ed says goodnight and rest of the band goes off stage. Good spirits, good energy.

helplessdancer

MrSmith wrote:

...

plus they could swallow their pride and play smaller venues. but that wont happen.

...

like LA last year?

oops

pandora

And if the people in the east had to travel to the midwest or southern shows the shows would sell out

Black Diamond

doompony wrote:

William Wallace wrote:

MrSmith wrote:

plus they could swallow their pride and play smaller venues. but that wont happen.

Exactly this is the point.
When all those people from NY or Boston brag about their shows selling out fast, they should think about the fact that these are areas with a population of millions of people.
When the band plays less populated areas, they can still play smaller venues which will sell out for sure.

...they played in auckland and sold out 35K really quickly.. the population of the entire country is 4 million....

Yeah but everyone came to meet Mr. Snuggleton (and you and Ziggy of course )

slightofjeff

ARazorbackguy1 wrote:

That or maybe they should play an outstanding show in the South, rather than just showing up. i.e. Little Rock in 2003. I was very disappointed with that show.

Really? I went to five shows that tour, and that was my second favorite, next to San Antonio.

Sleight of Hand, Light Years, I Believe In Miracles, Fortunate Son, Kids Are Alright ... it was seriously one of the best shows I've ever been to, and I've been to 19 all-time.

slightofjeff

Smellyman wrote:

looks pretty kick ass to me

06/10/03 – Alltel Arena: Little Rock, AR

support act: Idlewild

set: Arc, Save You, Animal, Grievance, Corduroy, Love Boat Captain, Cropduster, Even Flow, Light Years, Lukin, Insignificance, You Are, Thumbing My Way, Better Man/(Save It For Later), Alive, Do The Evolution
enc 1: Given To Fly, I Believe In Miracles, Elderly Woman, Sleight Of Hand, Fortunate Son
enc 2: The Kids Are Alright, Last Kiss, Baba O’Riley
notes: Unusual ‘Arc’ opener. After ‘Corduroy,’ Ed greets the crowd: “How’s everybody in Little Rock? You sound like big rock. Is there such a thing as big rock?” He dedicates the show to Damien, Jason and Jessie, holding up a banner from the crowd that says “Free WM3.” He adds, “Next time we play, we want them to be right there.” Ed chats about the great crew and how hot the southwestern shows have been but how they’ve appreciated the great response. He jokes that there is a single guy watching and masturbating to “Three’s Company” in a skybox, and that this is his segue into a “sensitive song” leading to ‘Thumbing My Way.’ Long ‘SIFL’ tag, including modified lyrics. Returning for the encore, Ed speaks about the West Memphis Three again and how they are trying to support them. Later, “This is one we only do when we feel real comfortable,” leads to ‘Sleight Of Hand.’ Returning for the second encore, Ed praises the crowd for “being so much better than Texas” and says their president was better than the one that came from Texas, too. He talks about the trucks and how there is one just to carry their (the band’s) opinions. He also discusses the Pete Townshend situation and how the media wrongly portrayed him (and that he has been cleared) and then proceeds to play a solo version of ‘The Kids Are Alright’ for Pete. After ‘Baba,’ Mike changes guitars and looks ready to play another song but Ed says goodnight and rest of the band goes off stage. Good spirits, good energy.

It really was. I still listen to that boot all the time. Lots of little gems in there that I've not heard live either before or since.