It's tough to put this book down.
I like that I can read a few chapters at night, then watch the videos on youtube to put some names with faces.
Nice job.....
Really good book. I bought three copies at Christmas and gifted all of them to PJ fans, includeing a gift for myself.
I really enjoy reading the chapters for the same shows I was lucky enough to attend. We actually met at the 06 Santa Barbara show, If I remember correctly I sat (stood) directly behind you with my 15 yo son.
So my question, do you still keep in touch with many of your Van mates?
Thanks again for putting togeather such a great read. Hope to run into you at one of the Canadian shows this year (if true)
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of
arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to
slide in sideways, BBQ sandwich in one hand, cold beer in the other,
body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "Woo Hoo what a
ride"!
Unknown
If you're in the Netherlands, there will be a review on the book published in this month's edition of Musicmaker magazine. http://www.musicmaker.nl/
nice Jason
"...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.....”
Halfway through the Canadian tour and loving the book right now.
Congrats Jason. Looking forward to watching the videos on your site.
Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
Hi,
Received my copy from Amazon UK the other day and have embarked on your adventure already. Decided I had to read the book in the run up to my own adventure travelling over from Scotland for the Alpine Valley festival .
Thanks for this book. See ya in Wisconsin
Just so you guys know, this is the LAST DAY for you to order the book directly from me (until after the PJ tour). Also there are only 3 more days left to get your preorders in for the Touring Van tshirts. So if you wanna get either, get on it.
A little over halfway through this book now. Great read so far. Really cool to read about the Pearl Jam shows in my hometown of St. John's, Newfoundland. Thanks for putting this together. However, it makes me wonder why I never joined the 10 club ten or twelve years ago.
St.John's 9/24/2005 St.John's 9/25/2005 Toronto 9/12/2011 Quebec 5/05/2016 Ottawa 5/08/2016
I saw copies of the book available at the wishlist fundraisers in Toronto and decided to wait for Ottawa so I can buy a bunch of merchandise from there. Problem was, when I got to Ottawa, books were sold out...
;(
If I buy the kindle version, do i get the hardcover version too? (and vice versa?)
My 22 shows:
1996 - Toronto
1998 - Montreal, Toronto
2000 - Montreal, Toronto
2003 - Toronto, Montreal
2004 - Boston I, Boston II
2005 - Kitchener, London, Hamilton, Montreal, Ottawa
2011 - Toronto I, Toronto II, Ottawa
2013 - London, Seattle
2016 - Ottawa, Toronto I, Toronto II
I saw copies of the book available at the wishlist fundraisers in Toronto and decided to wait for Ottawa so I can buy a bunch of merchandise from there. Problem was, when I got to Ottawa, books were sold out...
;(
If I buy the kindle version, do i get the hardcover version too? (and vice versa?)
Am 1/3 through...and sorry, but this is a yaaaaawn of a book; how ever much of Pearl Jam, Canada or Hugs fan you are. It's a diary of a pretty boring guy having a semi-spiritual awakening, musing on the most basic stuff of life without bringing anything festive or new about it, while making acquaintances who are described as similar as cardboard....
Cant wait until someone a bit more rock 'n roll writes up his/her memories of perhaps a bit more than just a tour with Pearl Jam, but 20 years with Pearl Jam...
Sorry for being harsh, just wanted to point out that it's pretty blend literature, and a budding Pearl Jam'er in his tweens is better off reading "On the Road" ;-)
For the people involved, must be a great diary; for the rest of us....it is not the blue-print of Pearl Jam-ification,
in my experience...they tend to be a bit more involved
I know I'm in a minority here but this is possibly the worst written book I've ever read.
If this wasn't PJ related I'd have stopped after 10 pages at most but I waded through it hoping for something that made the investment worth it but nothing arrived.
I do admire the get up and go but I also imagine there are plenty of fans who would do the exact same thing if they had the money.
Whoever the publishers are it's a pretty safe investment if they know that there's a fanbase that will buy anything the band puts out.
Lastly,there are other words to describe food and drink other than tasty/delicious.
Waste of my time/money but good effort for writing it anyway.
Given To Live -
Latest story - Declan at Slipknot is up on the website now at www.giventolive.com along with Kayleigh at Foo Fighters, Tony at Stereophonics and more.
Inspired by Pearl Jam, making live music dreams come true.
By the way, the books are back in stock for Europe as well. So they will be shipped to you from the UK, while North American orders will be shipped from the US!
Jason
What is life on the road like for a rock star? Jason Leung is no rock star but he lives the life of one while following Pearl Jam on tour around the world.
Hahaaahahaaahaa......whomever wrote that bit on the books homepage must not have had much experience being a rock star ;-)
Comments
I like that I can read a few chapters at night, then watch the videos on youtube to put some names with faces.
Nice job.....
Really good book. I bought three copies at Christmas and gifted all of them to PJ fans, includeing a gift for myself.
I really enjoy reading the chapters for the same shows I was lucky enough to attend. We actually met at the 06 Santa Barbara show, If I remember correctly I sat (stood) directly behind you with my 15 yo son.
So my question, do you still keep in touch with many of your Van mates?
Thanks again for putting togeather such a great read. Hope to run into you at one of the Canadian shows this year (if true)
arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to
slide in sideways, BBQ sandwich in one hand, cold beer in the other,
body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "Woo Hoo what a
ride"!
Unknown
http://www.musicmaker.nl/
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
check out the NEW site...
http://thisallencompassingtrip.com/
Jason
Go to http://thisallencompassingtrip.com/ and pick up the book if you haven't done so already!
And while you're at it, go to www.ladieswholunch.bandcamp.com and pick up Ladies Who Lunch's hot new record 'Landscapes and Personal Spaces'!!!
Where I'm not ugly and you're lookin' at me
Thanks
Congrats Jason. Looking forward to watching the videos on your site.
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
Savings on postage!
Jason
Received my copy from Amazon UK the other day and have embarked on your adventure already. Decided I had to read the book in the run up to my own adventure travelling over from Scotland for the Alpine Valley festival .
Thanks for this book. See ya in Wisconsin
Jed,
Kindle version is available now. Check amazon.
thanks
Jason
Book
http://thisallencompassingtrip.com/shop ... rder-book/
Shirt
http://thisallencompassingtrip.com/shop ... van-shirt/
thanks
Jason
St.John's 9/25/2005
Toronto 9/12/2011
Quebec 5/05/2016
Ottawa 5/08/2016
;(
If I buy the kindle version, do i get the hardcover version too? (and vice versa?)
1996 - Toronto
1998 - Montreal, Toronto
2000 - Montreal, Toronto
2003 - Toronto, Montreal
2004 - Boston I, Boston II
2005 - Kitchener, London, Hamilton, Montreal, Ottawa
2011 - Toronto I, Toronto II, Ottawa
2013 - London, Seattle
2016 - Ottawa, Toronto I, Toronto II
I have both
Cant wait until someone a bit more rock 'n roll writes up his/her memories of perhaps a bit more than just a tour with Pearl Jam, but 20 years with Pearl Jam...
Sorry for being harsh, just wanted to point out that it's pretty blend literature, and a budding Pearl Jam'er in his tweens is better off reading "On the Road" ;-)
Try touring a few shows with a gang that turns into friends, then read the book again.
in my experience...they tend to be a bit more involved
If this wasn't PJ related I'd have stopped after 10 pages at most but I waded through it hoping for something that made the investment worth it but nothing arrived.
I do admire the get up and go but I also imagine there are plenty of fans who would do the exact same thing if they had the money.
Whoever the publishers are it's a pretty safe investment if they know that there's a fanbase that will buy anything the band puts out.
Lastly,there are other words to describe food and drink other than tasty/delicious.
Waste of my time/money but good effort for writing it anyway.
Latest story - Declan at Slipknot is up on the website now at www.giventolive.com along with Kayleigh at Foo Fighters, Tony at Stereophonics and more.
Inspired by Pearl Jam, making live music dreams come true.
http://thisallencompassingtrip.com/shop ... rder-book/
When stone kissed the fish.
And Newfie Joe almost didn't make it to his seat for the show.
woop woop.
twas fun fun fun.
If I opened it now would you not understand?
Jason
Hahaaahahaaahaa......whomever wrote that bit on the books homepage must not have had much experience being a rock star ;-)