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So what are the Eddie shows really like?

With HonorsWith Honors Posts: 13
edited June 2011 in Given To Fly (live)
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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  • pjsteelerfanpjsteelerfan Maryland Posts: 9,903
    They are a good time. Small venues, great sound. Don't buy from stub hub, you can get tix on here for face value in the GTF and lost dogs forums. And ticketmaster will probably release some in the next day or so.
    ...got a mind full of questions and a teacher in my soul...
  • ComeToTXComeToTX Austin Posts: 7,926
    There's a DVD out that will answer all these.

    The 2 I've been to rank among the best concerts I've seen.
    This show, another show, a show here and a show there.
  • satansbedsatansbed Posts: 2,139
    he plays with all the uke songs with a uke but he plays about 6 uke songs, the rest are him on guitar, sometimes with glen hansard(support act) sitting in and playing bass, or guitar and backup vocals,


    the show itself is different but amazing
  • PureandEasyPureandEasy Posts: 5,818
    GO, YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT.

    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. :D
    Don't come closer or I'll have to go
  • slightofjeffslightofjeff Posts: 7,762
    Uke, guitars, mandolin, whatever. No backing band, though occasionally he'll use the opening act (Glenn Hansard this time around) for background vocals and additional accompanyment on songs like "Society" and "Hard Sun."

    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.
    everybody wants the most they can possibly get
    for the least they could possibly do
  • washedinblack91washedinblack91 Posts: 3,078
    yes it's just him and a uke (and guitar and mandolin) and sometimes someone else comes out for certain songs (like glen hansard for long nights). it's intimate and he likes to tell intimate stories between songs (in 08 he explained how the lyrics in Guaranteed "don't come closer or I'll have to go" made his daughter think he was actually leaving her when he sang the song to her one day). he's amazing just by himself, he doesn't need anyone as backup (except maybe his own back up vocals in arc). if you're thinking about going, GO!!! it's amazing and if i could go to them all i would.
    PJ: 9/29/04, 5/12/06, 5/13/06, 6/22/08, 6/24/08, 6/25/08, 6/27/08, 6/30/08, 10/30/09, 10/31/09, 5/18/10, 5/20/10, 5/21/10, 9/3/11, 9/4/11, 10/18/13, 8/7/16
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  • EdsonNascimentoEdsonNascimento Posts: 5,525
    Not sure what price that means, and what your financial status is. So, it's impossible to tell you if it's worth it. Only you can decide that.

    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).
    Sorry. The world doesn't work the way you tell it to.
  • Jokertt14Jokertt14 Posts: 2,566
    The earlier shows were better then this tour i thought . 08'-09'

    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 . :lol:

    Not saying this tour is not bad but felt more commercial ...
  • Mikee JMikee J Posts: 1,323
    How can you think about NOT going!? :D;)
    "My body's nobody's body but mine"
  • DS1119DS1119 Posts: 33,497
    It's like :lol::D:) :shock: 8-):mrgreen::lol::clap: :wave: :thumbup: :-D :clap: all rolled into one.
  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 28,777
    more commercial? i thought this tour was way better than 08 and 09. what's commercial about ed talking about his daughters and clarence clemons? ed is so much more comfortable up there by himself.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • PureandEasyPureandEasy Posts: 5,818
    slightofjeff wrote:
    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.


    Oh HELL no, I'd take Pearl Jam any day.

    But go to the show if you can, they are fantastic.
    Don't come closer or I'll have to go
  • RedMosquito22RedMosquito22 Posts: 8,158
    I have no idea how this tour could be considered commercial in any way? unless you consider Ed's Corona kick box an advertisement.
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  • Jokertt14Jokertt14 Posts: 2,566
    mcgruff10 wrote:
    more commercial? i thought this tour was way better than 08 and 09. what's commercial about ed talking about his daughters and clarence clemons? ed is so much more comfortable up there by himself.


    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 !!
  • polaris_xpolaris_x Posts: 13,559
    if you want to experience a truly gifted singer/songwriter in his most purist form (short of the amps) ... this is it ... eddie's true gift is his belief in the songs he sings about ... he just doesn't sing the words to man of the hour ... he sings about opportunities lost and the chance for redemption ...

    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
  • Jokertt14Jokertt14 Posts: 2,566
    RedMosquito22 wrote:
    I have no idea how this tour could be considered commercial in any way? unless you consider Ed's Corona kick box an advertisement.


    what does this have to do with anything ??


    Corona kick box an advertisement. <--- that box has been there from day one April fools 08'
  • Jokertt14Jokertt14 Posts: 2,566
    polaris_x wrote:
    if you want to experience a truly gifted singer/songwriter in his most purist form (short of the amps) ... this is it ... eddie's true gift is his belief in the songs he sings about ... he just doesn't sing the words to man of the hour ... he sings about opportunities lost and the chance for redemption ...

    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

    +1 Nicely said
  • GratefulJamGratefulJam Posts: 1,803
    So you wer not in Milwaukee in 08.... :)
    Jokertt wrote:
    mcgruff10 wrote:
    more commercial? i thought this tour was way better than 08 and 09. what's commercial about ed talking about his daughters and clarence clemons? ed is so much more comfortable up there by himself.


    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 !!
    "thru extensive negotiations we managed to get the curfew moved back..... we still don't have any time to fu&k around...."

    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 👌)
  • Jon ChorbaJon Chorba Posts: 268
    They are awesome

    Don't miss out on Glen Hansard, either. He was very very good.


    If You Like Crunchy Guitar Riffs, Powerful Vocals, Melodic Guitar Solos, And Meaningful Lyrics..then you need to check out one of the most refreshing new hard rock bands in quite some time...-->The Liberty Underground<--
  • SpokenSpoken Posts: 1,489
    The shows are incredible.
  • Come Back in BlackCome Back in Black Posts: 659
    edited June 2011
    Jokertt wrote:
    mcgruff10 wrote:
    more commercial? i thought this tour was way better than 08 and 09. what's commercial about ed talking about his daughters and clarence clemons? ed is so much more comfortable up there by himself.

    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 . ;)

    This comes off as very elitist and extremely douchey.
    Post edited by Come Back in Black on
  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,721
    i wish i have the chance to be in one..hope next year in europe :)
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
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  • Leezestarr313Leezestarr313 Temple of the cat Posts: 14,374
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    i wish i have the chance to be in one..hope next year in europe :)

    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 ...
    Please, Pearl Jam, consider a Benaroya Hall vinyl reissue!
    http://community.pearljam.com/discussion/148993/please-pearl-jam-consider-a-vinyl-benaroya-hall-re-issue


  • RedMosquito22RedMosquito22 Posts: 8,158
    EV in Philly was amazing. Nuff said.
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  • polaris_xpolaris_x Posts: 13,559
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    i wish i have the chance to be in one..hope next year in europe :)

    i already told my gf that if he play solo in europe ... we are going ... i think the crowds would be much better! ... :mrgreen:
  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,721
    polaris_x wrote:
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    i wish i have the chance to be in one..hope next year in europe :)

    i already told my gf that if he play solo in europe ... we are going ... i think the crowds would be much better! ... :mrgreen:
    i hope he plays soon,and dont know about the crowds in eddie solo ..but dont really care..i wanna see and listen the man put his soul on stage.. :)
    "...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.....”
  • shepshep Houston Posts: 5,802
    I would love to share my experiences at an Ed show... Unfortunately he has deemed my area of the US undeserving of his music since he started playing solo shows...

    Almost 20 million people within a 200 mile radius of where I live, and not a show for any of us to enjoy.....

    :cry:
    Houston, Texas... Believe it or not, there are 7 million people here... must be a couple of fans who'd love to see you play.
  • sonic.reducersonic.reducer Posts: 89
    RedMosquito22 wrote:
    EV in Philly was amazing. Nuff said.


    What he said.

    I've been to 4. They are very special experiences...

    If you have the means, go. Without a doubt.
  • SpokenSpoken Posts: 1,489
    RedMosquito22 wrote:
    EV in Philly was amazing. Nuff said.
    Hi, did you have a favorite moment/song?
  • PureandEasyPureandEasy Posts: 5,818
    Spoken wrote:
    RedMosquito22 wrote:
    EV in Philly was amazing. Nuff said.
    Hi, did you have a favorite moment/song?


    I did, Unthought Known, I fucking LOVE that song.
    Don't come closer or I'll have to go
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