I was just wondering if anyone else experiences this. I often have trouble explaining to chicks I date the love I have for this band. They always look at me like wow thats nice, but don't seem to get it. My girlfriend now listens and smiles but then just tells me about how she likes incubus, nickelback or some other dumb shit. I know there is more to a relationship than just music but I often have to hold back on talking about them. I'm slowly playing different boots for her. She did wanna go to the D.C. show with me but I couldn't let my best friend who also loves the band down by giving her my extra ticket.
So...you actually let your woman talk.
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If I was single the first thing I would ask a girl would be:
Do you like Bon Jovi?
Do you like Nickleback?
Do you like Green Day?
Do you like Kid Rock?
Do you like Puffy Daddy Diddy P Flash Master (or whatever his name is this week)?
Do you like Keane West?
Do you like Lil Wayne?
Do you like Daughtry?
Do you like Good Charlotte?
Do you like either Simpson sister?
Do you like Good Charlotte?
Do you like My Chemical Romance?
Do you like Paris Hilton?
Do you like Lifehouse?
Do you like Creed?
Do you like Good Charlotte?
Do you like The Pussycat Dolls?
Do you like Usher?
Do you like Snoop Doggy Dog?
Do you like Justin Timberlake?
If she answered yes to any of these, I would round house kick her and leave.
What's wrong with Snoop?
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why ON EARTH would you ever date someone who likes Nickleback???
Honestly, I don't know what to tell you. if these are the girls you go for, then it's your own problem. when I was in high school and college, all my guy friends would constantly tell me how cool I was and how I had such great taste in music and movies and everything and say "I don't know why you don't have a boyfriend."these same guys would date anyone who was blond and wore belly shirts. boys like dumb girls who don't know about anything other than manicures and what's in People Magazine.
If a girl doesn't like pearl jam she should at least have some other interest that you can relate to on that level and that makes her interesting. Otherwise, they don't deserve to be with someone. I find it's the most boring on earth who have the most active love lives, probably because they're non controversial.
Everyone has a right to listen to whatever music they want. That being said, certain bands are awful and Nickelback is one of them.
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CHICAGO 8/24/09
HARTFORD 5/15/10
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Everyone has a right to listen to whatever music they want. That being said, certain bands are awful and Nickelback is one of them.
everyone has the right, sure.
but listening to Nickelback says a lot about a person. they should probably stick to dating people who also like Nickelback.
(I'd wink, but when it comes to Nickelback, I'm pretty serious).
(for the record, there are a lot of horrible bands out there, but IMO Nickelback is the absolute worst, hands down. that photograph song or whatever it is should be banned from the planet.)
To determine whether or not a band is great, just ask yourself one question:
"Will future generations listen/enjoy/remember this band's music?"
YES: PJ, Beatles, Who, RHCP, CSN, Neil Young, Pink Floyd, Hendrix, Steely Dan, etc.
NO: Nickelback, Creed, any band with a number in their name, etc.
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BOSTON 9/28/04, 9/29/04
HARTFORD 5/13/06
BOSTON 5/24/06
MANSFIELD 6/28/08, 6/30/08
EV BOSTON 8/1/08, 8/2/08
CHICAGO 8/24/09
HARTFORD 5/15/10
BOSTON 5/17/10
EV PROV 6/15/11
WORCESTER 10/15/13, 10/16/13
HARTFORD 10/25/13
OK, as a girlfriend of a fanatical fan who is NOW a pretty fanatical fan herself, here's what worked on me:
1) Make her a CD of all the slow, "sit-down", "sing-along" songs. You know, Betterman, Long Road, the last track of every album, Black, Small Town, etc. You can include B-sides and other rarities, but nothing too crazy. No Satan's Bed or anything like that.
2) Once she begins to like this CD and asks for more, give her some shows that are heavy on the songs from section 1, so that she can begin to appreciate the band live, but on the girly songs she likes. Like Benaroya Hall. Plus, it will start to expose her to the other faster songs that you love.
3) After passing these two steps, she is ready to go to ONE show. But only one during the next tour. You should preferably go to a show that is close to where you live, and you should have great 10c tickets. Oh, and at this show, try to keep your poster obsession to a minimum... its annoying to get to the show super early and stand in line for a poster when you are just a casual fan at this point.
4) By now, she should be on her way to being hooked, so start her listening to more shows with rarer songs and "songs boys like to go crazy over"... Leash, DTE, etc.
5) The next tour will come, and she will be BEGGING to go to as many shows as possible.
This is literally what my boyfriend did with me starting in 2003, and on this last tour we took a week's vacation and went to 6 shows (DC through Mansfield II). So for me, it was a 5 year process, but it was worth it. I love Pearl Jam, and I love him!
This is spot on.
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I agree with what someone said earlier, give her all the slow songs first, maybe even the Into the Wild soundtrack, then slowly work her up to the Bloods and Lukins of PJ's library. I dated one girl who I got into PJ, but she already had a pretty good taste in music, on the other hand I dated another girl who listened to a bunch of crap and she only liked Betterman, Small Town, stuff like that. If she's a nickelback fan, you might not have much luck though haha. Good luck though, I've been in your situation.
My girlfriend is really into Into the Wild, and went to two solo shows. She has not been to a PJ show yet. Trying to ween her slowly. She absolutely loves Untitled and Faithfull. Songs like that. So what I am trying to do is develop a recognition for the songs by having them play in the background a lot. That way, when she gets to the first show, she will recognize some of the songs, even if she doesn't yet like them. The sing alongs and greatest hits like Alive, Better Man and Daughter are great for girlfriends at this stage too because it keeps them from overdosing and checking out.
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OK, as a girlfriend of a fanatical fan who is NOW a pretty fanatical fan herself, here's what worked on me:
1) Make her a CD of all the slow, "sit-down", "sing-along" songs. You know, Betterman, Long Road, the last track of every album, Black, Small Town, etc. You can include B-sides and other rarities, but nothing too crazy. No Satan's Bed or anything like that.
2) Once she begins to like this CD and asks for more, give her some shows that are heavy on the songs from section 1, so that she can begin to appreciate the band live, but on the girly songs she likes. Like Benaroya Hall. Plus, it will start to expose her to the other faster songs that you love.
3) After passing these two steps, she is ready to go to ONE show. But only one during the next tour. You should preferably go to a show that is close to where you live, and you should have great 10c tickets. Oh, and at this show, try to keep your poster obsession to a minimum... its annoying to get to the show super early and stand in line for a poster when you are just a casual fan at this point.
4) By now, she should be on her way to being hooked, so start her listening to more shows with rarer songs and "songs boys like to go crazy over"... Leash, DTE, etc.
5) The next tour will come, and she will be BEGGING to go to as many shows as possible.
This is literally what my boyfriend did with me starting in 2003, and on this last tour we took a week's vacation and went to 6 shows (DC through Mansfield II). So for me, it was a 5 year process, but it was worth it. I love Pearl Jam, and I love him!
As great as this post is, I'm even more impressed that this is your first post. BEST FIRST POST, EVER.
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BOSTON 9/28/04, 9/29/04
HARTFORD 5/13/06
BOSTON 5/24/06
MANSFIELD 6/28/08, 6/30/08
EV BOSTON 8/1/08, 8/2/08
CHICAGO 8/24/09
HARTFORD 5/15/10
BOSTON 5/17/10
EV PROV 6/15/11
WORCESTER 10/15/13, 10/16/13
HARTFORD 10/25/13
If I was single the first thing I would ask a girl would be:
Do you like Bon Jovi?
Do you like Nickleback?
Do you like Green Day?
Do you like Kid Rock?
Do you like Puffy Daddy Diddy P Flash Master (or whatever his name is this week)?
Do you like Keane West?
Do you like Lil Wayne?
Do you like Daughtry?
Do you like Good Charlotte?
Do you like either Simpson sister?
Do you like Good Charlotte?
Do you like My Chemical Romance?
Do you like Paris Hilton?
Do you like Lifehouse?
Do you like Creed?
Do you like Good Charlotte?
Do you like The Pussycat Dolls?
Do you like Usher?
Do you like Snoop Doggy Dog?
Do you like Justin Timberlake?
If she answered yes to any of these, I would round house kick her and leave.
You are my hero!!!!!!
This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper
Here's a way to test you relationship- Took my wife to her first show (my 7th) in Columbia which is a nice 4 1/2 hour drive from Knoxville. She's a teacher, which meant we had to drive down that day and back that night. So her day started at 6:30am and ended at 4 in the morning, which gave her a nice 2 hour nap before she had the pleasure of teaching screaming 5 year olds the next day. So here are my 1st concert lessons learned-
1) Throw in the greatest hits first, followed by a boot of a show you attended. I turned into a play-by-play guy trying to explain the emotions during each song. This worked well.
2) If her job means you get to the show late and miss out on your poster, DON'T vocally express your disappointment. Let it be a slow burn inside, because you've got a looooonnng trip back.
3) Have Ten club seats and talk to the people around you, because they're are more friendly than any other people at any other show. Period. Makes her feel welcome and also lets the excitement rub off on her too.
4) Offer her a Tshirt. C'mon, what's hotter than your girl in a spanking new PJ shirt?
If she can do all this and then ask you for cd's after, absolutely a keeper. If she utters the words "Nickleback" after this, then back in the Loch with you, Nessie!! Nobody likes a tone-deaf sea donkey.
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Here's a way to test you relationship- Took my wife to her first show (my 7th) in Columbia which is a nice 4 1/2 hour drive from Knoxville. She's a teacher, which meant we had to drive down that day and back that night. So her day started at 6:30am and ended at 4 in the morning, which gave her a nice 2 hour nap before she had the pleasure of teaching screaming 5 year olds the next day. So here are my 1st concert lessons learned-
1) Throw in the greatest hits first, followed by a boot of a show you attended. I turned into a play-by-play guy trying to explain the emotions during each song. This worked well.
2) If her job means you get to the show late and miss out on your poster, DON'T vocally express your disappointment. Let it be a slow burn inside, because you've got a looooonnng trip back.
3) Have Ten club seats and talk to the people around you, because they're are more friendly than any other people at any other show. Period. Makes her feel welcome and also lets the excitement rub off on her too.
4) Offer her a Tshirt. C'mon, what's hotter than your girl in a spanking new PJ shirt?
If she can do all this and then ask you for cd's after, absolutely a keeper. If she utters the words "Nickleback" after this, then back in the Loch with you, Nessie!! Nobody likes a tone-deaf sea donkey.
That's WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY too much work. LOL!
This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper
Here's a way to test you relationship- Took my wife to her first show (my 7th) in Columbia which is a nice 4 1/2 hour drive from Knoxville. She's a teacher, which meant we had to drive down that day and back that night. So her day started at 6:30am and ended at 4 in the morning, which gave her a nice 2 hour nap before she had the pleasure of teaching screaming 5 year olds the next day. So here are my 1st concert lessons learned-
1) Throw in the greatest hits first, followed by a boot of a show you attended. I turned into a play-by-play guy trying to explain the emotions during each song. This worked well.
2) If her job means you get to the show late and miss out on your poster, DON'T vocally express your disappointment. Let it be a slow burn inside, because you've got a looooonnng trip back.
3) Have Ten club seats and talk to the people around you, because they're are more friendly than any other people at any other show. Period. Makes her feel welcome and also lets the excitement rub off on her too.
4) Offer her a Tshirt. C'mon, what's hotter than your girl in a spanking new PJ shirt?
If she can do all this and then ask you for cd's after, absolutely a keeper. If she utters the words "Nickleback" after this, then back in the Loch with you, Nessie!! Nobody likes a tone-deaf sea donkey.
To add to this: If you can, take her to a pre-party. Then she'll know that you're not the only one that feels this way about the band. The conversations and the excitement should get her in a good mood and excited for the concert.
To add to this: If you can, take her to a pre-party. Then she'll know that you're not the only one that feels this way about the band. The conversations and the excitement should get her in a good mood and excited for the concert.
That's MUCH easier! Then you won't miss out on the poster, either.
This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper
To add to this: If you can, take her to a pre-party. Then she'll know that you're not the only one that feels this way about the band. The conversations and the excitement should get her in a good mood and excited for the concert.
Right, plus she sees that there are people who are way more obsessed than you are. Point out to her "This guy has been to 700 shows. See? 12 shows is nothing compared to that." It makes you look more reasonable.
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some people are never going to get it, and making all these cds and taking them to shows is just going to be a waste. take a fan to shows, let your girlfriend do what she wants. you don't date people in the hope of changing them. if you don't like who they are don't get with them in the first place.
I was just wondering if anyone else experiences this. I often have trouble explaining to chicks I date the love I have for this band. They always look at me like wow thats nice, but don't seem to get it. My girlfriend now listens and smiles but then just tells me about how she likes incubus, nickelback or some other dumb shit. I know there is more to a relationship than just music but I often have to hold back on talking about them. I'm slowly playing different boots for her. She did wanna go to the D.C. show with me but I couldn't let my best friend who also loves the band down by giving her my extra ticket.
You shouldn't have to explain what you're into to a girl. If she's cool, she shouldn't ask questions. You shouldn't have to justify liking something.
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Right, plus she sees that there are people who are way more obsessed than you are. Point out to her "This guy has been to 700 shows. See? 12 shows is nothing compared to that." It makes you look more reasonable.
This is actually a very good point.
My wife always thought I was nuts, and didn't understand why I wanted to see multiple shows each tour, etc etc. Finally, we should so happened to be visiting her folks in Denver during the PJ/Petty shows in '06 (gee, what a coincidence). So I took her to one.
The guy to our left was from Boston. The guy to our right was from Los Angeles. They were all talking about the various shows they were hitting up this tour. The Boston guy was going to five or six on the west coast.
It helped my wife understand the culture a little bit, and I think it soothed her insecurities about me being a total whack job.
everybody wants the most they can possibly get
for the least they could possibly do
Everyone has a right to listen to whatever music they want. That being said, certain bands are awful and Nickelback is one of them.
Yes, but if you like Nickelback it says something about your personality. It says you have no soul and are possibly evil. You don't want to date someone like that.
I guess, on the bright side, it also says you don't care that much about looks. Since the lead singer looks like a rat and all.
everybody wants the most they can possibly get
for the least they could possibly do
My wife always thought I was nuts, and didn't understand why I wanted to see multiple shows each tour, etc etc. Finally, we should so happened to be visiting her folks in Denver during the PJ/Petty shows in '06 (gee, what a coincidence). So I took her to one.
The guy to our left was from Boston. The guy to our right was from Los Angeles. They were all talking about the various shows they were hitting up this tour. The Boston guy was going to five or six on the west coast.
It helped my wife understand the culture a little bit, and I think it soothed her insecurities about me being a total whack job.
Had the same type of experience in Hartford. It was my girlfriends first show and we ended up standing outside talking with a few people from here (including meistereder). She kind of figured out it was more of a "family" thing rather than a psychosis.
She was totally impressed that someone would take the red eye out from the west coast, see 2 show, and turn around and fly back.
Had the same type of experience in Hartford. It was my girlfriends first show and we ended up standing outside talking with a few people from here (including meistereder). She kind of figured out it was more of a "family" thing rather than a psychosis.
She was totally impressed that someone would take the red eye out from the west coast, see 2 show, and turn around and fly back.
She gets it now
In other words, she saw that I was even more of a nut than you are, so it made you look better. That's OK. I can deal with that.
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Girlfriend: So I don't get it, WHY exactly do you love PJ so much? I mean, they sound alright and all, but they aren't all that, are they? I mean, that singer guy is no Kid Rock.
You: Ahem! [Holds door open, giving her "the look"]
In other words, she saw that I was even more of a nut than you are, so it made you look better. That's OK. I can deal with that.
LOL. The funny thing is she might have thought it that night but, now, if I made her the offer to do the same thing you did, she'd jump on the chance to do it. She's a convert now.
Her friends ended up blowing us off on that Sunday (which was why no Mansfield I for me) and she was just as angry as I was. The first words out of her mouth were, "I can't believe we missed Pearl Jam last night for this."
In other words, she saw that I was even more of a nut than you are, so it made you look better. That's OK. I can deal with that.
this is why i always hang out with fellow jammmers. i love being able to tell my husband of different friends who see even more shows than me, etc....works like a charm. well that and he accompanies me for some and is basically an understanding man, who yes....is a fellow musician with excellent taste in music, even if he doesn't totally embrace/get my pearl jam obsession. all you can ask/hope for eh.....mutual respect for your passions and loves....:D
Try this one. Had to trade a Barry Manilow concert in order for her to go with me. It was well worth it me. She thought it was OK and now has given me the green light to go with devoted fans. Great outcome.
why ON EARTH would you ever date someone who likes Nickleback???
Honestly, I don't know what to tell you. if these are the girls you go for, then it's your own problem. when I was in high school and college, all my guy friends would constantly tell me how cool I was and how I had such great taste in music and movies and everything and say "I don't know why you don't have a boyfriend."these same guys would date anyone who was blond and wore belly shirts. boys like dumb girls who don't know about anything other than manicures and what's in People Magazine.
If a girl doesn't like pearl jam she should at least have some other interest that you can relate to on that level and that makes her interesting. Otherwise, they don't deserve to be with someone. I find it's the most boring on earth who have the most active love lives, probably because they're non controversial.
Um because even though i love the band there are other things out their that make us click. We do alot of backpacking a kayaking which is hard to find in a female. Nickelback is embarrassing though:)
this is why i always hang out with fellow jammmers. i love being able to tell my husband of different friends who see even more shows than me, etc....works like a charm. well that and he accompanies me for some and is basically an understanding man, who yes....is a fellow musician with excellent taste in music, even if he doesn't totally embrace/get my pearl jam obsession. all you can ask/hope for eh.....mutual respect for your passions and loves....:D
AWWWWW...I need me one of those!
This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper
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So...you actually let your woman talk.
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Everyone has a right to listen to whatever music they want. That being said, certain bands are awful and Nickelback is one of them.
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HARTFORD 5/13/06
BOSTON 5/24/06
MANSFIELD 6/28/08, 6/30/08
EV BOSTON 8/1/08, 8/2/08
CHICAGO 8/24/09
HARTFORD 5/15/10
BOSTON 5/17/10
EV PROV 6/15/11
WORCESTER 10/15/13, 10/16/13
HARTFORD 10/25/13
everyone has the right, sure.
but listening to Nickelback says a lot about a person. they should probably stick to dating people who also like Nickelback.
(I'd wink, but when it comes to Nickelback, I'm pretty serious).
(for the record, there are a lot of horrible bands out there, but IMO Nickelback is the absolute worst, hands down. that photograph song or whatever it is should be banned from the planet.)
"Will future generations listen/enjoy/remember this band's music?"
YES: PJ, Beatles, Who, RHCP, CSN, Neil Young, Pink Floyd, Hendrix, Steely Dan, etc.
NO: Nickelback, Creed, any band with a number in their name, etc.
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HARTFORD 5/13/06
BOSTON 5/24/06
MANSFIELD 6/28/08, 6/30/08
EV BOSTON 8/1/08, 8/2/08
CHICAGO 8/24/09
HARTFORD 5/15/10
BOSTON 5/17/10
EV PROV 6/15/11
WORCESTER 10/15/13, 10/16/13
HARTFORD 10/25/13
This is spot on.
My girlfriend is really into Into the Wild, and went to two solo shows. She has not been to a PJ show yet. Trying to ween her slowly. She absolutely loves Untitled and Faithfull. Songs like that. So what I am trying to do is develop a recognition for the songs by having them play in the background a lot. That way, when she gets to the first show, she will recognize some of the songs, even if she doesn't yet like them. The sing alongs and greatest hits like Alive, Better Man and Daughter are great for girlfriends at this stage too because it keeps them from overdosing and checking out.
As great as this post is, I'm even more impressed that this is your first post. BEST FIRST POST, EVER.
BOSTON 9/28/04, 9/29/04
HARTFORD 5/13/06
BOSTON 5/24/06
MANSFIELD 6/28/08, 6/30/08
EV BOSTON 8/1/08, 8/2/08
CHICAGO 8/24/09
HARTFORD 5/15/10
BOSTON 5/17/10
EV PROV 6/15/11
WORCESTER 10/15/13, 10/16/13
HARTFORD 10/25/13
You are my hero!!!!!!
1) Throw in the greatest hits first, followed by a boot of a show you attended. I turned into a play-by-play guy trying to explain the emotions during each song. This worked well.
2) If her job means you get to the show late and miss out on your poster, DON'T vocally express your disappointment. Let it be a slow burn inside, because you've got a looooonnng trip back.
3) Have Ten club seats and talk to the people around you, because they're are more friendly than any other people at any other show. Period. Makes her feel welcome and also lets the excitement rub off on her too.
4) Offer her a Tshirt. C'mon, what's hotter than your girl in a spanking new PJ shirt?
If she can do all this and then ask you for cd's after, absolutely a keeper. If she utters the words "Nickleback" after this, then back in the Loch with you, Nessie!! Nobody likes a tone-deaf sea donkey.
That's WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY too much work. LOL!
To add to this: If you can, take her to a pre-party. Then she'll know that you're not the only one that feels this way about the band. The conversations and the excitement should get her in a good mood and excited for the concert.
That's MUCH easier! Then you won't miss out on the poster, either.
Right, plus she sees that there are people who are way more obsessed than you are. Point out to her "This guy has been to 700 shows. See? 12 shows is nothing compared to that." It makes you look more reasonable.
You shouldn't have to explain what you're into to a girl. If she's cool, she shouldn't ask questions. You shouldn't have to justify liking something.
This is actually a very good point.
My wife always thought I was nuts, and didn't understand why I wanted to see multiple shows each tour, etc etc. Finally, we should so happened to be visiting her folks in Denver during the PJ/Petty shows in '06 (gee, what a coincidence). So I took her to one.
The guy to our left was from Boston. The guy to our right was from Los Angeles. They were all talking about the various shows they were hitting up this tour. The Boston guy was going to five or six on the west coast.
It helped my wife understand the culture a little bit, and I think it soothed her insecurities about me being a total whack job.
for the least they could possibly do
Yes, but if you like Nickelback it says something about your personality. It says you have no soul and are possibly evil. You don't want to date someone like that.
I guess, on the bright side, it also says you don't care that much about looks. Since the lead singer looks like a rat and all.
for the least they could possibly do
Had the same type of experience in Hartford. It was my girlfriends first show and we ended up standing outside talking with a few people from here (including meistereder). She kind of figured out it was more of a "family" thing rather than a psychosis.
She was totally impressed that someone would take the red eye out from the west coast, see 2 show, and turn around and fly back.
She gets it now
BOTH Simpson sisters are smokin hot babes..
why are they on the "Go / No Go" checklist from Houston?
EV intro to Chloe Dancer / Crown of Thorns
10/25/13 Hartford
In other words, she saw that I was even more of a nut than you are, so it made you look better. That's OK. I can deal with that.
LOL! Kid rock, dont let SENROCK see this...
(btw, i totally agree! and im a girl!!!)
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http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a323/yeild2pearljam/TheMIGHTYjackirons.jpg
LOL. The funny thing is she might have thought it that night but, now, if I made her the offer to do the same thing you did, she'd jump on the chance to do it. She's a convert now.
Her friends ended up blowing us off on that Sunday (which was why no Mansfield I for me) and she was just as angry as I was. The first words out of her mouth were, "I can't believe we missed Pearl Jam last night for this."
Yep, this ones a keeper.
this is why i always hang out with fellow jammmers. i love being able to tell my husband of different friends who see even more shows than me, etc....works like a charm.
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow
same for me.
22.11.05 Santiago
23.11.05 Santiago
11.06.08 West Palm Beach
AWWWWW...I need me one of those!
Sir Mike McCready is....THE MASTER!!! WAHHH!!!
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"Pearl Jam fans are obsessed, they'd see the boys in HELL if tickets were sold."-CROJAM95
It takes balls to put out a UKE album!