*** Boston Fanviews Here 5/17/10 ***

jimed14

^^^ Fantastic first post! ^^^

Vedder Vitamins

anyone recall the quotes regarding billerica and shrewsbury? havent seen them posted anywhere yet

gems_n_rhinestones

What an unbelievable show!!!

I've been fortunate enough to be at some great shows as of late, but this one has to be #1 (I never thought I would say that after Philly 3). But how could I not, the set list was nearly as good (IMO), and I was in the front F-ING row!! Smack dab in the middle of Ed and Stone! I never thought I would ever get to see a show from the front row, but it happened and I will NEVER forget it!!!

I came to the show with my cousin, who is a pretty casual fan, and I was a little nervous she would not be all that into it or look at me like I was crazy jumping up and down and screaming the lyrics to nearly every song. (Holy shit I have a new appreciation for those guys and the shape they are in to do that night after night!) But she was really into it for the most part and seemed to know a lot more songs than I thought she would.

Unfortunately we were late arriving--we were making our way to our seats right as the band was coming on and as soon as I heard the start of Release (I was sooo hoping for that as the opener) the emotions I felt literally buckled my knees. Other highlights for me---Animal, In My Tree, Save You followed by RVM was for me the highlight-what a 1-2 punch! The energy given off by the crowd and the band during Not For You and Reign O'er Me was unreal! The crowd was superb, and the band brought their A++ game for sure.

I thought it was cool when Eddie mentioned how they had done about 27 shows (in and around Boston) and hadn't played this song and went right into Crown of Thorns. I thought of U R A Crazy Breed (Erik I guess) and thought he must have been going apeshit right about then. I also thought it was really touching when they played Smile for Jenn. It just shows once again these guys really care about their fans, read the boards (or at least are kept up to date) and try their best make us happy .

I got some awesome pics of the band, a wave from Mike, locked eyes with Ed for a brief moment, and had an all around unforgettable night. Thanks guys for such a great show!!!!

MK24165

Definitely a great set list all around. Loved hearing a few tunes of No Code. And Force of Nature, Sad, Pilate, Rival...a great night for the long-time fans. Was surprised when the Howard Zinn dedication wasn't Down, but can't be disappointed with Undone. I've been to a bunch of shows over the years and never heard that one live.

Saw some great pics of the show at a Boston local music site:
http://www.empyrelounge.com/galleries/2010/051710-pearl-jam/pearl-jam-photos.shtml

G-force

Vedder Vitamins wrote:

anyone recall the quotes regarding billerica and shrewsbury? havent seen them posted anywhere yet

Yes, Ed called out Billerica first, i dont think he elaborated but he emphazied the unique sounding name...i think with 4 syllables... which really isn't the local tongue. I am in the next town over so that caught my attention.

Unlike Shrewsbury, when Ed mentioned Shrews he said he didnt think he had ever been there, however Jeff looked at Stone immediately and they both smiled. I read jeff's lips he said something like "Been there".

Feint

This was the first show that I have had the privilege of attending and I was not disappointed. Starting off with "Release" I just knew that the rest of the show was going to be amazing and it really lived up to my hopes. I consider myself lucky that I got to hear songs such as "Undone" and "Push Me, Pull Me" at my first show. There were a few songs they didn't play that I would have liked to hear, such as "Garden"(It's my favorite), but I was not at all disappointed with the set list. It's not going to be my last show, so hopefully I'll hear it eventually.

Our seats weren't the greatest. I bought the tickets within 5 minutes of the Ticketmaster sale, but I was still up in row 15 of section 311. It didn't matter though, I was just glad to be in the building. We still had a good view of the stage. Plus, from our vantage point it was cool to see the energy of the crowd when the lights were up.

It was definitely the greatest show of any band I have been to. I can't wait for them to come around here again so I can see them again.

StickmanJam

gems_n_rhinestones wrote:

What an unbelievable show!!!

I've been fortunate enough to be at some great shows as of late, but this one has to be #1 (I never thought I would say that after Philly 3). But how could I not, the set list was nearly as good (IMO), and I was in the front F-ING row!! Smack dab in the middle of Ed and Stone! I never thought I would ever get to see a show from the front row, but it happened and I will NEVER forget it!!!

I came to the show with my cousin, who is a pretty casual fan, and I was a little nervous she would not be all that into it or look at me like I was crazy jumping up and down and screaming the lyrics to nearly every song. (Holy shit I have a new appreciation for those guys and the shape they are in to do that night after night!) But she was really into it for the most part and seemed to know a lot more songs than I thought she would.

Unfortunately we were late arriving--we were making our way to our seats right as the band was coming on and as soon as I heard the start of Release (I was sooo hoping for that as the opener) the emotions I felt literally buckled my knees. Other highlights for me---Animal, In My Tree, Save You followed by RVM was for me the highlight-what a 1-2 punch! The energy given off by the crowd and the band during Not For You and Reign O'er Me was unreal! The crowd was superb, and the band brought their A++ game for sure.

I thought it was cool when Eddie mentioned how they had done about 27 shows (in and around Boston) and hadn't played this song and went right into Crown of Thorns. I thought of U R A Crazy Breed (Erik I guess) and thought he must have been going apeshit right about then. I also thought it was really touching when they played Smile for Jenn. It just shows once again these guys really care about their fans, read the boards (or at least are kept up to date) and try their best make us happy .

I got some awesome pics of the band, a wave from Mike, locked eyes with Ed for a brief moment, and had an all around unforgettable night. Thanks guys for such a great show!!!!

dude, I also won lottery, and was front F-ING row between Ed and Stone...we must've been sitting next to one another and may have even talked. My brother and I were in the new army green PJ tour shirts with the flags on them.

This show was amazing, I caught two pics from Mike! oh man...glad you had an equally awesome time

Lauri

G-force wrote:

Vedder Vitamins wrote:

anyone recall the quotes regarding billerica and shrewsbury? havent seen them posted anywhere yet

Yes, Ed called out Billerica first, i dont think he elaborated but he emphazied the unique sounding name...i think with 4 syllables... which really isn't the local tongue. I am in the next town over so that caught my attention.

Unlike Shrewsbury, when Ed mentioned Shrews he said he didnt think he had ever been there, however Jeff looked at Stone immediately and they both smiled. I read jeff's lips he said something like "Been there".

haha sounds like something went down in shrewsbury at somepoint...
I think what Ed said was, "I don't know if it even exists, but Shrewsbury? Ok this one goes out to Shrewsbury!"

youngster

A decent review in todays Boston Herald:

http://bostonherald.com/entertainment/m ... id=1255563

Dillsnufus

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3375/4622588791_6e6c61f1d6.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4054/4622588615_c2948cc650.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4008/4623193238_2dc4535771.jpg


great show by the way. wish i didn't forget my sd card. i would been all over the rarities played. not to mention more pics.

YourDirtisMyfood

http://www.empyrelounge.com/galleries/2 ... otos.shtml

MC1173

Another great show. Overall a great setlist (I had yet to see Got Some and Unthought live, two of my favs from the new album). Crown of Thorns was a great surprise! Although, I still have to tip the cap to 5/25/06 as one of my overall favorite shows/sets.

Everyone sounded great. My brother and I rocked out. Thanks to the band for continuing to provide great music. And thanks again to Tenclub for helping provide tickets to the show. You should be proud and recognized for your endless work.

unlost dogs

Vedder Vitamins wrote:

anyone recall the quotes regarding billerica and shrewsbury? havent seen them posted anywhere yet

Happened to catch this on my phone, starting where Ed is talking about playing shows in Boston Proper. The direct quote is: "There's also, there's some small towns we never got to, like Billerica, ?Malden (***can't really tell because the Billerica fans are cheering***), Franklin, Norwood _ I know somebody from Norwood _ Medford, Quincy, this one, I've never been there and I don't even know if it exists, Shrewsbury. This one's for Shrewsbury."

I'm pretty sure he said "Malden" but it also could have been "Holden" or something like that. Anybody know?

So who does he know from Norwood?

Cow Man

Great show! I would like to thank everyone for the great time! I am happy to see my photo up in the gallery too!

McNairn

I hate to say it but that was the best of all shows.
I came from Ontario for the show.
It was unbelievable from start to finish and you knew from the first second that it was going to rock.
why> because of the crowd. The entire stadium was electrified like it was everyone's last night on earth.
It was my 11th show including Philidelphia night 3 and Hartford two years ago which were my prior favourites.
but this was the best hands down no question
and it was only the best because the crowd was the best
The band responded - after a few songs Eddie mentioned that they were going to have to kick it up a notch to match the crowds energy - so they could be worthy of the response they were getting.
I have seen "just breathe" live a few times but the response to that song in Boston was INCREDIBLE. It was like it was a timeless classic that everyone had been waiting for. If people freaked out for Just Breathe imagine what it was like for Red Mosquito, State of Love and Trust, Pilate, Push me Pull me (an absolutely spot on version - way better than the album verison), Crown of thorns,
for an 11th show to hear 8 songs I haven't heard - too much.
Thank you Boston and Bostonians for being so amazing.
Thank you ten club for giving the fans a chance to see the best band in history up close and repeatedly
Thank you Pearl Jam for giving every ounce possible to the music.
get this boot.

FenwayFaithful

Cow Man wrote:

Great show! I would like to thank everyone for the great time! I am happy to see my photo up in the gallery too!

PearlOfAGirl

What a FANTASTIC show!!! I'm so honored that I got to be a part of the magic that is PEARL JAM!!!

Thank you so much for playing RELEASE!!!! :thumbup: :thumbup:

brainofjb

YES! I totally picked up on the DIO/SAbbath Riff during Alive. I turned to my friend and said something right away.
GREAT SET LIST, GREAT SHOW, GREAT NIGHT

They always have love for us here in Boston!

Day In Day Out

Greatest show I've ever been to, any band, anywhere. Seats were perfect and the setlist was unreal, Ament came out playing Bee Girl on an acoustic with Eddie singing, shit was so sick. Love Pearl Jam.

Vedderology

This show kicked all kinds of major ass..sorry Newark your NOT Boston!