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thecorythecory Posts: 290
edited April 2008 in The Porch
tonights the night for those lucky enough to see him. I'm not one but i am hoping that he's backed by the rest of the band. i guess he's done solo warm ups; but is there any chance that the band backs him and that is the april fools thing? I've seen people discuss it but does anyone know if it's possible?
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  • Uncle NeilUncle Neil Posts: 176
    I really don't see it happening. I think he'll have some guest performers, but it won't be an all out PJ show. But, my guess is just as good as anyone else's.
  • JP2026766JP2026766 Posts: 1,125
    Yeah, I doubt you'd see a full band thing at all. Anyone know if were gonna have a relayer tonight?

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  • meisteredermeistereder Posts: 1,577
    Definitely not a full on PJ show, but I am holding out hope that he does a solo set followed by a set with "accompaniment."

    If I had to go out on a limb, I'd say it was unlikely but certainly anything is possible.
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  • Ample JarAmple Jar Posts: 244
    Yeah, I also doubt the full band will be there...mainly for legality reasons. You know someone would be upset if they brought their kids to what they thought was a quiet Eddie show...only to thave the full band kick out the jams.

    :)
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  • meisteredermeistereder Posts: 1,577
    I am not thinking legality is an issue -- Ed would perform a solo set regardless, so everyone would be getting what they are paying for. A solo artist can have whatever guests (or backup band) he or she wants.

    Either way, I am happy.

    We'll see.
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  • SorrowDirgeSorrowDirge Posts: 57
    I highly doubt it'll be the entire band. If it were to happen though, it would be fuckin awesome! Just imagine watching the whole band in these small and intimate venues, but even Ed by himself is going to be something special.
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  • HermanBloomHermanBloom Posts: 1,764
    I say it's him and not band
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  • KushikushunKushikushun Posts: 1,263
    Just enjoy!








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  • harmless_little_f***harmless_little_f*** Posts: 8,005
    Maybe they'll do a seance and ressurect the ghost of Kurt Cobain.
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  • cropdustresscropdustress Posts: 4,339
    Who's relaying the setlist? :)
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  • HawkshoreHawkshore Posts: 2,156
    Really looking forward to the show tonight!!! :D .....And think it will most likely be Ed and not the whole band .......Mind you it would be amazing if it is the whole band!!! :D ........I do find it kind of sad that people think for legal reasons it wouldn't be .....seems kind of fucked up to me that that they would need to worry about the legal consequences of giving their fans such a special gift as a surprise performance!
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  • j.roj.ro Posts: 111
    I for one think that the whole band being there is a perfectly legitimate expectation. We'll all know later and the speculation is killing me...but I wouldn't be surprised. My feeling is that Eddie will do about an hour solo and then the guys will come out. I have a feeling that this is their little April Fools warm up for a tour that is going to be quite a bit longer then just one East coast leg. But who am I to say... ;)
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  • mjbmjb Posts: 1,315
    hopefully we'll have a relayer...lots of peeps probably scared to even whip out their cellphone under the new policy.
  • meisteredermeistereder Posts: 1,577
    Right, this would be the scenario.

    We will see!
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  • Uncle NeilUncle Neil Posts: 176
    As great as it would be to see the whole band, I'm really looking forward to just seeing Ed on stage telling stories and playing solo songs. I've seen PJ play enough shows and I actually hope that it is just Ed up there...because it's something I've never seen before.
  • nowayimfaithfullnowayimfaithfull Posts: 2,051
    thecory wrote:
    tonights the night for those lucky enough to see him. I'm not one but i am hoping that he's backed by the rest of the band. i guess he's done solo warm ups; but is there any chance that the band backs him and that is the april fools thing? I've seen people discuss it but does anyone know if it's possible?
    I hope everyone enjoys, you lucky fans
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  • Kilgore_TroutKilgore_Trout Posts: 7,334
    not related, but just wondering... someone here probably knows... was ed still clean shaven for his 2 seattle shows or back to the beard? i only ask cause im watching TB2k right now and prefer him bearded

    and everyone whos going, have a GREAT time! (and get me a poster if its cool :D)
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  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    Uncle Neil wrote:
    As great as it would be to see the whole band, I'm really looking forward to just seeing Ed on stage telling stories and playing solo songs. I've seen PJ play enough shows and I actually hope that it is just Ed up there...because it's something I've never seen before.

    totally agree....the band is always gonna tour....i wonder if ed will ever do something like this again....:)
  • meisteredermeistereder Posts: 1,577
    cutback wrote:
    totally agree....the band is always gonna tour....i wonder if ed will ever do something like this again....:)


    You know what? Interestingly, sometimes I feel like the opposite. Knock on wood -- I hope PJ stays together forever, but if they ever do, you know, I know that Ed will always play shows. Does that make sense? I feel like every time the band tours, it is like a special gift to cherish because yo never know...
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  • gtrplyrgtrplyr Posts: 115
    There are no legality issues. It is billed as Eddie Vedder...not Eddie Vedder - Solo Acoustic....it will be Eddie Vedder...if the rest of Pearl Jam backs him, its still Eddie Vedder. No one is going to win a case against that.

    That said, I don't see the band backing him. I imagine it will be just Eddie and a possible guest here and there.

    Is Neil back from Europe yet?
  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    meistereder wrote:
    You know what? Interestingly, sometimes I feel like the opposite. Knock on wood -- I hope PJ stays together forever, but if they ever do, you know, I know that Ed will always play shows. Does that make sense? I feel like every time the band tours, it is like a special gift to cherish because yo never know...

    it makes sense but i really think ed wants to do this....i think he wants to challenge? himself.....see if he can do a 2 hour (hopefully ;) ) show by himself with maybe some special guests....:)
  • Kilgore_TroutKilgore_Trout Posts: 7,334
    gtrplyr wrote:
    Is Neil back from Europe yet?
    god i hope not!

    you west coasters dont deserve anything THAT special! :p

    save the neil and ed shows for the midwest!
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  • slightofjeffslightofjeff Posts: 7,762
    Uncle Neil wrote:
    As great as it would be to see the whole band, I'm really looking forward to just seeing Ed on stage telling stories and playing solo songs. I've seen PJ play enough shows and I actually hope that it is just Ed up there...because it's something I've never seen before.

    I didn't think this would be the case when the tour was announced, but I've changed my tune. It's going to be so cool.
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  • WildsWilds Posts: 4,329
    My feeling is a couple shows will feature Flea and Jack Irons. They canceled the Bridge School show and I could see Eddie getting them together for Berkley to kind of make up for that.

    Also Jack lives in SB and before his house burned down Flea lived in Malibu. So those guys coming out to play 4 or 5 songs in SB or LA wouldn't surprise me.

    I'm sure some fun stuff will happen that we don't expect.


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  • acutejamacutejam Posts: 1,433
    Man, I'm really torn -- I KNOW we'll get some Ed solo, hoping it's just the first set and he does bring out some accompanyment -- Irons and Flea works, or PJ, or anyone!

    As I listen to ITW more and more, 2 or 3 major songs just gotta have accompanyment! Even if it's just a second dude on acoustic! (Reynolds and Matthews). Interesting the sparse PJ tunes in Seattle warm-up, neh?

    I think about the solo guitarists I've seen -- and admittedly I've gone because of their GUITAR work, not their storytelling, vocals, presence etc. I think Ed has enough presence to hold the audience in rapture for the whole show -- but c'mon, he's kinda sloppy on the guitar, I'm not going for his technical mastery of his intruments (ok ok, he wails on the Uk!)

    So Hedges he's not. Kottke he's not. Matthews nope -- I'm searching, I know Neil does a lot of solo acoustic and that's a good model to think about, but Neil usually brings out da band too. I've seen Stills and Nash by themselves, two guys who wail and wail. The staind dude (sorry) does the acoustic thing, again, as a strong presence and holding an auidence -- but not so much technical mastery.

    Dare I say it -- if he goes pure solo, is he walking in Dylan's footsteps? The sage/storyteller? Ok, I buy dat!

    But really -- who else pulls off full shows solo at this level? (I'm sure there's a lot of folks I'm missing!)

    As said -- regardless, it's gonna be just fine!
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  • restlesssoulrestlesssoul Posts: 6,951
    im ready! this is gonna be a great night
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  • meisteredermeistereder Posts: 1,577
    I expect someone to report back the night's events and setlist. Someone with an old school camaraless phone.
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  • LizardLizard So Cal Posts: 12,091
    and how the seats are handed out. someone had mentioned alphabetically a while back.............
    So I'll just lie down and wait for the dream
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  • Stephen FlowStephen Flow Posts: 3,327
    Maybe he will have different guests for each show, hence fooling you into thinking you will be seeing the guest from the previous night only to find out it's someone new from his group of friends.
  • LizardLizard So Cal Posts: 12,091
    i think he will be wearing this hat to every show.
    So I'll just lie down and wait for the dream
    Where I'm not ugly and you're lookin' at me
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