**Santa Cruz Fanviews here 4/05**

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  • acutejamacutejam Posts: 1,433
    rrivers wrote:


    Uh, that second one is a Uke not a Bass Guitar -- BUT NICE he looks soooo relaxed!
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  • acutejamacutejam Posts: 1,433
    SOLAT319 wrote:
    I am just now getting a chance to read the entire Santa Cruz show review thread, so as I read, I want to make comments too.

    And then you'll leave us! I just know it! You'll move on. You'll be like ... in the LA threads soon!

    I'm already sad.
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  • rriversrrivers Posts: 3,696
    At least those picks are better than nothing at all. Were these taken at same time that he also pointed with a finger gesture saying hold on a second and then did an akward wave?

    I have no idea. They are not my pics, just found them on flickr.
    "We're fixed good, lamp-wise."
  • rriversrrivers Posts: 3,696
    acutejam wrote:
    Uh, that second one is a Uke not a Bass Guitar -- BUT NICE he looks soooo relaxed!

    Yeah I know. Not my pics.
    "We're fixed good, lamp-wise."
  • acutejamacutejam Posts: 1,433
    Something like:

    We were just in Vancouver. I was reminded by one of the New Zealanders that, something i took for granted, the wetsuit was actually invented in Santa Cruz.

    "It's really spectacular, Eddie!" [delivered in a nice Liam accent!]

    It's ironic, from Vancouver to here, it's warmer, it's much like that feeling of pissing in your wetsuit. That's a compliment.

    If it weren't for the invention of the wetsuit ... I would never know that feeling. What a great invention!

    This is about a bad invention. This is about the death penalty.
    [begin "Dead Man Walking"]
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  • SDHSClassof82SDHSClassof82 Seattle Posts: 306
    SOLAT319 wrote:
    But Santa Cruz will always be on top for me. It was so so special from every aspect. OK, so, this is how much of a geek I am. The next morning, I actually drove by Civic Auditorium just to look at it one more time. Just to look at the marquee....

    Since we're getting all confessional, I drove to the Civic day after, took more pictures of the main marquee just in case the ones I took the day before weren't good enough, then took a picture of the small one by the ticket office because it had "Eddie Vedder" not just E. Vedder.

    I could not have been more blown away when he unveiled the Santa Cruz song if my very own name was mentioned in it. That's how personal and special it felt.

    I really feel it's the best show I've ever been to. period.
    “Wind in my hair, I feel part of everywhere...
    Late at night I hear the trees, they're singing with the dead...overhead...”
  • South of SeattleSouth of Seattle West Seattle Posts: 10,724
    SOLAT319 wrote:
    Portland and Seattle have gotten their special shows many times over the years.
    You are 50% correct on this statement.

    Portland has had 1 show in the last 8 years and it wasn't even a 10club show. CCFA benefit with super spendy tickets. :(
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  • SOLAT319 wrote:
    Aw, well then Portland deserves some more love :-)

    What about Eugene? Not since they opened for the Cherry Poppin' Daddies in 1991 have they visited the city. :( :cool:
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  • South of SeattleSouth of Seattle West Seattle Posts: 10,724
    What about Eugene? Not since they opened for the Cherry Poppin' Daddies in 1991 have they visited the city. :( :cool:

    The Daddies, I remember them playing every fucking weekend somewhere growing up in Portland :)

    I think they're playing shows again? maybe.
    NERDS!
  • bonowallbonowall Posts: 116
    front row center, no I was 2nd row center, but front row center, 12 seats, were handed at randomly to coupls when they entered the venue. Basically free upgrades.

    Who the hell does this? Fucking Eddie Vedder does. What an awesome idea. Some really cool people got this, and they were stoked, including a 10 club member, who missed out on ten club seats and was way in the back.


    Yup Beach, That was me....the cool one, that is...hehe. ONly now can I recant the tale of the night.

    (Dusting off the ole' keyboard and sinking into a familiar chair to share with his amazing friends - the night that turned this man to mush!)

    bare with me, it all ties to PJ...

    So let me begin by saying that I have had the most unbelieveable life ever since coming back from Hawaii in Dec of 2006...yes, that was roughtly the last most of my fellow bretheren have heard from me and for that, I apologize (if you cared - haha). Perhaps it was the magic of the island or fate, but it's been an amazing journey...

    In Feb of 2007 I knew I was completely in love with my girlfriend and began to make plans (save money to propose). That happened in July of 2007 and I've been forced to save every bloody penny since.

    It was a year without my PJ fix...it was a long long year. I had kept my eyes on the Bridge School shows and had planned to host (or help host) the Wishlist Fundraiser only to have my job ship me to Ohio for a week...that week!!! Grrr...once again, work thwarted my plans to get my PJ fix. I only made it from still thinking about how magical Hawaii was! It was epic - I met so many people there, had so many amazing memories!

    Coincidentally, Eddie backed out of the Bridge show and while I did feel badly for all of those who were going for that reason, I was slightly happy that I didn't miss out (i know, it was a selfish but honest thought!)

    Into the Wild music comes out and I had enough to sustain me for a bit - very different, but powerful nonetheless.

    2008 rolls in and I wait for the west coast PJ shows - only to hear about the Boneroo show...grrrr. I can't go - saving money. Out of nowhere comes the Eddie Vedder tour basically in my back yard - I'm in.

    I take my fiance, and two friends of mine - NONE of them have ever seen EV or PJ live so while I was immensely excited to see their reactions to hearing EV, I didn't know what we would be in store for and didn't want their expectations to be off. For me, I didn't care if EV played mary had a little lamb for 2 hours!

    I went online for the tenclub tickets only to be booted from the site and then kicked from getting tix. I had to go the ole school TM route. I got lucky and got us in the door....Section J, row 15....basically almost as far as you can be.

    For that place though, the back is still not bad at all.

    Tried to ge tto SC early to say hi to everyone at mcgees - plans didn't work the way I wanted them too....grrr...but we got there in time for me to buy a paper thin tee to memorialize the show.

    We have our tickets ripped and are told to see an usher to get us to our seats (not hard, just work from the back up...) We find a guy who looks at me and says "how many in your group?" I said "4?". He replies "Eddie doesn't sell the front row - here you go". With that, he hands us these replacement tickets and someone proceeds to escort us to the front. I was totally confused and actually pissed. i was like "who the hell just stole my tickets - what is this bullshit?!" I didn't read up on this happening in Vancouver so it was a big surprise for me.

    We keep walking and walking to the front and I had this feeling liek I was sitting in someone else's seats - I was now expecting trouble. my friends were all like "woo hoo, no wayyyy!" and rightfully happy. Me - nope....I really didn't believe it. It didn't make sense to me. I was standing and realizing that not only was I front row but literally the EXACT center...whaaaa....I didn't believe it was possible.

    Then, mwbeck10 comes over and I thought to myself - FINALLY a familiar face in this madness. I was still not myself and even though folks around us confirmed that this was planned and I was THAT lucky, I couldn't believe it - I've never had front row to ANYTHING, let alone the FIRST US SOLO PERFORMANCE OF EDDIE FUCKING VEDDER!!!!!

    Sorry mwbeck10 for being weird or off - I was off!!! Bigtime.

    Beachdweller, it must have been you that i chatted with - nice to meet you....again sorry I was a douche if I was - just stunned!

    The lights go down and I sit in what I am beginning to believe is my seat. Liam was amazing....it was an unbelievable show - - - - very impressed.

    Then its the pause and I now piece it together - WAIT A MINUTE, EDDIE IS GOING TO PLAY THIS CLOSE TO ME?! WHOA. This is the second most amazing thing since Monica and I met EV in Hawaii and I spoke with him about the Bridge show fundraiser, the show in hawaii, and he handed me a pick from his bag as a thank you for my work and dedication as a fan.

    Here i was in front of him again....and close.

    Vedhead NAILED the description and potency of the songs....just breathtaking....so I won't bother.

    Once he came out, the power of it all, the emotion, and the fact that I was really fucking lucky to be there, up front, with Eddie, my fiance, my friends, and....I admit it....started to shed some of the happiest tears ever. Eddie and neighbors must have thought me a puss but I didn't (don't) care. It was just a wow moment!

    Then the first set ends and throughout the show, I felt like he looked at me (I know that fanatic talk, but I believe it to an extent). In between each song, all I could say was thank you. At one point I KNOW he heard me, nodded at me and gave me the hawaiian hand sign....coincedence? I will have to believe it was but what if...

    At the end of the first set, he placed his pick riht in front of me on the rim of the stage - I was paralyzed...couldn't move. He modded down to me to get it but I couldn't. My fiance rushed over and grabbed it and handed it to me immediately.

    I have a pick now from this experience - two EV experiences, two EV picks - it was just too much to handle. To this point, it still feels like a dream - such an amazing one too.

    the moral of the story is that PJ/EV invokes something in each of us that goes beyond humming a tune and smiling occassionally, they flow through us, the live with us....and this gift, this show, has given me the energy and power for years to come (though I better not have to wait that long until the west coast gets PJ).

    I love you guys, I am sorry for being gone, I thank you for reading through my tale (feel free to bash, comment, yawn, or skip). I have missed you all and I will more more dilligent in keeping in touch.

    Cheers to all my jamily.....what a TRULY AMAZING SHOW IT WAS!!!!!!!

    Bonowall
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  • jlarson75jlarson75 Posts: 113
    bonowall wrote:

    the moral of the story is that PJ/EV invokes something in each of us that goes beyond humming a tune and smiling occassionally, they flow through us, the live with us....and this gift, this show, has given me the energy and power for years to come (though I better not have to wait that long until the west coast gets PJ).

    That was such a beautifully written post...it moved me to reply!!
  • SDHSClassof82SDHSClassof82 Seattle Posts: 306
    bonowall wrote:
    the moral of the story is that PJ/EV invokes something in each of us that goes beyond humming a tune and smiling occassionally, they flow through us, the live with us....and this gift, this show, has given me the energy and power for years to come (though I better not have to wait that long until the west coast gets PJ).

    A story like that......I bet that's exactly why EV gives away the front row tickets.

    And I'm sure the nod and hand sign were intended for you!

    Congratulations on your engagement and your fantastic EV experiences. Thank you for a great story that helped relieve my tour withdrawl pain a little today.
    “Wind in my hair, I feel part of everywhere...
    Late at night I hear the trees, they're singing with the dead...overhead...”
  • bonowallbonowall Posts: 116
    A story like that......I bet that's exactly why EV gives away the front row tickets.

    And I'm sure the nod and hand sign were intended for you!

    Congratulations on your engagement and your fantastic EV experiences. Thank you for a great story that helped relieve my tour withdrawl pain a little today.


    Thanks guys - I wrote it, re-read it, and then thought twice about pushing it out there but figured...hey, we are a family of sorts so why not share the feelings!

    I am already rocking and sweating from withdrawal and the jealousy is mounting for those fortunate enough to be seeing them once again in the house that we made shake for them....MS FING G!!!!! I remember that show like it was yesterday....(sighs and funbles for the Submit Reply button)
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  • xavier mcdanielxavier mcdaniel Somewhere in NYC Posts: 9,296
    bonowall wrote:
    Yup Beach, That was me....the cool one, that is...hehe. ONly now can I recant the tale of the night.

    (Dusting off the ole' keyboard and sinking into a familiar chair to share with his amazing friends - the night that turned this man to mush!)

    bare with me, it all ties to PJ...

    So let me begin by saying that I have had the most unbelieveable life ever since coming back from Hawaii in Dec of 2006...yes, that was roughtly the last most of my fellow bretheren have heard from me and for that, I apologize (if you cared - haha). Perhaps it was the magic of the island or fate, but it's been an amazing journey...

    In Feb of 2007 I knew I was completely in love with my girlfriend and began to make plans (save money to propose). That happened in July of 2007 and I've been forced to save every bloody penny since.

    It was a year without my PJ fix...it was a long long year. I had kept my eyes on the Bridge School shows and had planned to host (or help host) the Wishlist Fundraiser only to have my job ship me to Ohio for a week...that week!!! Grrr...once again, work thwarted my plans to get my PJ fix. I only made it from still thinking about how magical Hawaii was! It was epic - I met so many people there, had so many amazing memories!

    Coincidentally, Eddie backed out of the Bridge show and while I did feel badly for all of those who were going for that reason, I was slightly happy that I didn't miss out (i know, it was a selfish but honest thought!)

    Into the Wild music comes out and I had enough to sustain me for a bit - very different, but powerful nonetheless.

    2008 rolls in and I wait for the west coast PJ shows - only to hear about the Boneroo show...grrrr. I can't go - saving money. Out of nowhere comes the Eddie Vedder tour basically in my back yard - I'm in.

    I take my fiance, and two friends of mine - NONE of them have ever seen EV or PJ live so while I was immensely excited to see their reactions to hearing EV, I didn't know what we would be in store for and didn't want their expectations to be off. For me, I didn't care if EV played mary had a little lamb for 2 hours!

    I went online for the tenclub tickets only to be booted from the site and then kicked from getting tix. I had to go the ole school TM route. I got lucky and got us in the door....Section J, row 15....basically almost as far as you can be.

    For that place though, the back is still not bad at all.

    Tried to ge tto SC early to say hi to everyone at mcgees - plans didn't work the way I wanted them too....grrr...but we got there in time for me to buy a paper thin tee to memorialize the show.

    We have our tickets ripped and are told to see an usher to get us to our seats (not hard, just work from the back up...) We find a guy who looks at me and says "how many in your group?" I said "4?". He replies "Eddie doesn't sell the front row - here you go". With that, he hands us these replacement tickets and someone proceeds to escort us to the front. I was totally confused and actually pissed. i was like "who the hell just stole my tickets - what is this bullshit?!" I didn't read up on this happening in Vancouver so it was a big surprise for me.

    We keep walking and walking to the front and I had this feeling liek I was sitting in someone else's seats - I was now expecting trouble. my friends were all like "woo hoo, no wayyyy!" and rightfully happy. Me - nope....I really didn't believe it. It didn't make sense to me. I was standing and realizing that not only was I front row but literally the EXACT center...whaaaa....I didn't believe it was possible.

    Then, mwbeck10 comes over and I thought to myself - FINALLY a familiar face in this madness. I was still not myself and even though folks around us confirmed that this was planned and I was THAT lucky, I couldn't believe it - I've never had front row to ANYTHING, let alone the FIRST US SOLO PERFORMANCE OF EDDIE FUCKING VEDDER!!!!!

    Sorry mwbeck10 for being weird or off - I was off!!! Bigtime.

    Beachdweller, it must have been you that i chatted with - nice to meet you....again sorry I was a douche if I was - just stunned!

    The lights go down and I sit in what I am beginning to believe is my seat. Liam was amazing....it was an unbelievable show - - - - very impressed.

    Then its the pause and I now piece it together - WAIT A MINUTE, EDDIE IS GOING TO PLAY THIS CLOSE TO ME?! WHOA. This is the second most amazing thing since Monica and I met EV in Hawaii and I spoke with him about the Bridge show fundraiser, the show in hawaii, and he handed me a pick from his bag as a thank you for my work and dedication as a fan.

    Here i was in front of him again....and close.

    Vedhead NAILED the description and potency of the songs....just breathtaking....so I won't bother.

    Once he came out, the power of it all, the emotion, and the fact that I was really fucking lucky to be there, up front, with Eddie, my fiance, my friends, and....I admit it....started to shed some of the happiest tears ever. Eddie and neighbors must have thought me a puss but I didn't (don't) care. It was just a wow moment!

    Then the first set ends and throughout the show, I felt like he looked at me (I know that fanatic talk, but I believe it to an extent). In between each song, all I could say was thank you. At one point I KNOW he heard me, nodded at me and gave me the hawaiian hand sign....coincedence? I will have to believe it was but what if...

    At the end of the first set, he placed his pick riht in front of me on the rim of the stage - I was paralyzed...couldn't move. He modded down to me to get it but I couldn't. My fiance rushed over and grabbed it and handed it to me immediately.

    I have a pick now from this experience - two EV experiences, two EV picks - it was just too much to handle. To this point, it still feels like a dream - such an amazing one too.

    the moral of the story is that PJ/EV invokes something in each of us that goes beyond humming a tune and smiling occassionally, they flow through us, the live with us....and this gift, this show, has given me the energy and power for years to come (though I better not have to wait that long until the west coast gets PJ).

    I love you guys, I am sorry for being gone, I thank you for reading through my tale (feel free to bash, comment, yawn, or skip). I have missed you all and I will more more dilligent in keeping in touch.

    Cheers to all my jamily.....what a TRULY AMAZING SHOW IT WAS!!!!!!!

    Bonowall

    That's a great story. I remember meeting you in the informal tailgate we had before the first show at the Inglewood Fourm in 2006.
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  • rhinomagicrhinomagic Charlottesville, VA Posts: 2,549
    nice set

    wish I could've been there.

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  • j1kotwicj1kotwic Posts: 168
    So does anyone know if the recording of this concert will be released? Or how about the rest of the tour? Will any of it ever be available for purchase? It would be cool if everything was posted on the PJ bootleg site for downloading! He should make a DVD of his solo tour...
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