So what are the Eddie shows really like?

I contemplating buying tickets for Eddie's show in Minneapolis this weekend, but I'm wondering if the show would be worth the steep asking price from Stubhub. Does he have a backing band at all? I've seen the setlists, and I like what I see, but I don't know anything about the shows themselves. How have they been received? Is it literally just him and a uke?
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The 2 I've been to rank among the best concerts I've seen.
the show itself is different but amazing
But don't pay the scalpers, there are other options. Most likely they will release tickets on the day of the show.
It is basically just Ed and some ukes and some guitars, but it's also part comedy. The man is a great story teller.
You ever do the deal where you and your buddies sit around the campfire or whatever, passing the guitar around and swapping songs and stories or what not? It's kind of like that.
Except, this case, the guy with the guitar is Eddie f'n Vedder.
Because the shows are so small and intimate, and the event is so rare, tickets are harder to come by than a full band show. I'll tell you this: If Eddie was playing a show on Thursday in my town, and Pearl Jam was playing Friday, and I could only choose one show to see ... I'd see Ed.
Guess what I'm saying is ... if you can procure a ticket to the show without putting you or your family in dire financial straits ... DO IT.
for the least they could possibly do
eV: 8/4/08, 8/5/08, 6/21/11
SG: 10/4/08<-- MET STONE!!!
But, the show itself is incredible. I was at the Beacon II, and it had everything. The beginning is just him and the uke for about 15-20 minutes. But, it's great stuff. Makes the new CD come alive (sorry for the weak wording there).
Then, he'll do a couple PJ stuff, go back to Into the Wild, then "roam around" different stuff. Acoustic. So, it will not be a PJ sound. It will be an EV sound. But, good none the less. They're his words (for the most part), so he obviously does a great interpretation of the music to accompany.
He does use a guitar and mandolin, and eventually switches back to uke (plus organ a little). Brings out a couple people to help him. Always Glen Hansard for a couple songs which are cool. We had a string quartet and was graced with Longing to Belong with the cello.
If you are expecting a PJ show, then you would be disappointed. If you are expecting to hear the words and music in their simpliest, most beautiful form, then you will be beyond thrilled. It's all what you would like. I loved it, as have many others. But, it will not be Mike shredding with a percussion/bass to keep the rhythym. It is simple strings with incredible voice in an intimate setting that sounds awesome (at least to me).
Even though his guitar work is far better Now . and he looks more at home up there . just like anything else the shows must grow . soon he will have to take his solo shows to stadiums .
Not saying this tour is not bad but felt more commercial ...
Oh HELL no, I'd take Pearl Jam any day.
But go to the show if you can, they are fantastic.
8/15/92, 9/28/96, 8/28/98, 8/29/98, 9/18/98, 8/3/00, 8/9/00, 8/10/00, 8/23/00, 8/25/00, 9/1/00, 9/2/00, 4/28/03, 6/18/03, 7/5/03, 7/6/03, 10/1/04, 10/3/05, 6/19/08, 10/27/09, 10/31/09, 5/21/10, 9/3/11, 9/4/11, 10/21/13
More to Come....
Meaning !! the people that were not at the 08-09 tour are now coming to these shows . Feels like its getting out of hand ..
i have no problem with what ED talks about on stage or off . OR anything to do with EV
Really reminds me of PJ blowing up . OR DMB blowing up . Went from one kind of fan being there to a bunch of people that look really out of place .
My first show EV show was the Ryman . Hands down the best Venue for sound !!
To a bunch of drunks in Detroit . the standing up sitting down to let a drunk threw gets old . and to watch all the fights was old . I was there to hear the music !!
please don't go if your sole purpose is to rock out to pj faves and drink copious amounts of beer ... for eddie's sake and for your fellow fans sake ... haha
what does this have to do with anything ??
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+1 Nicely said
LA II 06, SB 06, SF III 06, Kokua 07 Ed and Jack, Grant Park 07, EV Berk1 & LA 1 (nice job 10c), 08 DC, MSG1 &2, VH1 rocks, EV Bos II, EV NYC I & II, Milwaukee, EV Maui, EV Hono I & II, Chicago 09 I & II, LA 09 I & II & IV, SD 09 (my girlfriend hit the lottery, best concert of my life 10C rocks)KC 2010, STL 2010, Hartford. Boston, and MSG I & II "who goes around skinning cats anyway", PJ 20 2011 , Portland, Spokane, Seattle LA 2013, Home Shows + Missoula (fatal 👌)
Don't miss out on Glen Hansard, either. He was very very good.
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This comes off as very elitist and extremely douchey.
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
Ooooh me too. Go if you have the chance! All the fan reviews and the DVD look and sound like it's an amazing experience. I hope he makes the decision to visit Europe for a solo tour once and I'll be able to see him ...
8/15/92, 9/28/96, 8/28/98, 8/29/98, 9/18/98, 8/3/00, 8/9/00, 8/10/00, 8/23/00, 8/25/00, 9/1/00, 9/2/00, 4/28/03, 6/18/03, 7/5/03, 7/6/03, 10/1/04, 10/3/05, 6/19/08, 10/27/09, 10/31/09, 5/21/10, 9/3/11, 9/4/11, 10/21/13
More to Come....
i already told my gf that if he play solo in europe ... we are going ... i think the crowds would be much better! ...
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
Almost 20 million people within a 200 mile radius of where I live, and not a show for any of us to enjoy.....
What he said.
I've been to 4. They are very special experiences...
If you have the means, go. Without a doubt.
I did, Unthought Known, I fucking LOVE that song.