yes, the show last night was absolutely amazing. The energy in the ACC was absolutly amazing. Everyone was extemely into the show.
even though i have been listening to pearl Jam for more than ten years, this was the first show i have ever been to and it won't be my last.
Eddie is one of the only people that can take what i am feeling and put it into words exactly how i would if i was able to think of how to say it.
What more could a singer/songwriter want?
Set 1: Release, World Wide Suicide, Life Wasted, Severed Hand, Hail Hail, Unemployable, Dissident, Even Flow, Corduroy, I am Mine, Low Light, Whipping, You Are, I Got Id/( Cinnamon Girl) , Betterman/ (Save It For Later), Jeremy, Marker In The Sand, Black, Rearviewmirror
1st encore: Wasted Reprise/ Man Of The Hour, Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town, State Of Love And Trust, Do The Evolution, Alive
Please post your fanview if you were in attendance.
What a Fucking Show!! what a crazy two nights!!
First the setlist should be changed. After Low Light and Before Whipping there was an Improv, and before Go there was another Improv and During Ledbetter beast of burden has to be added as a tag.
Even Flow was RETARDED!! HOLY FUCK MIKE!!! better then night 1 and night 1's Even Flow was AMAZING!!
Mike was on fire the whole show, right from the get-go.
Its hard to add comments that people havnt already said. The crowd was amazing and the band really played off that energy and pulled out all the stops.
The Crazy MAry Solo was the best ive seen or heard. Boom fucking wailed on it, actually karate chopping the keys as he was rocking shit out. Then mike joined in jumped right up beside Boom at the Organ and they just jammed off eachother that felt like forever, which ended with a huge jumping [from mike] High Five. The start of fucking up was amazing Stone really groved the beginning of that song, much better Neil cover the RITFW [Ive heard/seen RITFW too much] Indifference was nice as always which ended with Ed and Stone giving each other a hug, which was nice. \
Also an extended RVM jam, great verson. EFLow extended mike solo as well, so it seemed anyway, all I know was I was experiencing something special all night, song after song...
Huge surprises for me were: MOTH, SOLAT, I GOT SHIT, LOW LIGHT and the first PJ moment where I actually jumped was for Whipping WOW I cant belive they played it I was so excited Matt sounded awsome during it too.
The whole show HOLY FUCK!!
The lights were down at 8:50 and the boys were off the stage at 11:40 [just under 3 hours] Its still all sinking in.
Going into it I didnt know how they were going to top night 1 with Garden and Why Go and Porch [Why go and Porch are two of my top 5] and the EFlow solo but wow tonight was a treat, a real special night.
T.O 2 should be a DVD. I've never seen them have more fun
I would love for them to release a Toronto 2 DVD. There were just so many wonderful moments during the show. I think it'd be lovely if those of us in the crowd could re-live them, and other fans could have the opportunity to see them.
It was an incredible night. I just can't get over how awesome of a show it reallly was. Pearl Jam is a great live band, but last night was just something else. There was just a feeling in the air from the get go. I don't think I've ever seen a band so happy on stage and so into it. It was truly amazing, and I am so happy that I was a part of it. I can't wait to hear the bootleg ... and I hope maybe we can have some video at some point as well. Please!!!!!
No time to be void or save up on life. You got to spend it all.
My head is clearing and my voice is slowly returning.
Last night we All shared and experienced a band at the top of their game.
It was special...I feel different today...lucky...proud of our city and proud of our fans.
I remeber when the tour was announced people were upset and questioned why PJ would play TO again so close to last fall.
I believe it's because we make it feel like home...hard to leave.
Don't go Toronto!
Thanks for two great nights...now where's the Boot?
It's funny how I'm reading how "on" the band was on Night 1 - which they were, but how much better was Night 2?! That was one of the better shows I have seen. If you know someone who was in that crowd, give em a pat on the back. You were a great crowd last night.
They just seemed to be getting better with every passing minute last night. The rockers like Whipping, RVM, Evolution, Go and Fucking Up were as driving as I've ever seen or heard.
Ed was in timelss form in F'Up, flopping over a side amp, sitting there drinking an snapping his fingers, then doing a tomahawk dance back to the mic to cap the song off with some great screams.
And perfectly placed in the set were some of the better performances of the more quiet songs like Low Light (great vocal work by Ed, awesome live), Life Wasted/Man of the Hour (great combination although I still think the hand claps don't work for MOTH - people were clapping the first or second verse leading to the chorus. Think it works better to be quiet and hear Mike's breezy-cool guitar), Small Town, and Indifference (a very soul-ful Stone steering the car on this amazing performance, which ended with a hug between Ed and Stoney).
There were times where you could just watch one of the guys, and get this incredible moment: Jeff bounding around in circles during Whipping. Ed leaning into the mic at the end of Go, and swinging himself up, and while he didn't quite land it, it was still pretty smooth. Stone taunting Matt with his drumsticks.
And of course, Mike. There was a moment, and fuck if I can't remember the song now...but, anyways, Mike facing directly in front of him, froze for a moment, turned quarter-way around, turned back to the crowd and again froze. Then he swings halfway around -back to the crowd- then sharply rolled out aimed directly towards the crowd like a bowler named "Silky", launching his pick out down the lane.
Or in Fuckin' Up, he held his arms to the crowd starting front moving to his stage-side to his right and ended in front of his amp, arms extended shoulder-high, his legs in mid-split...and just holding there in the shadows wihile Matt pounded the drums.
Or Mike and Boom tag-teaming to put the sizzle in Crazy Mary that ended with a big high-five.
Fuck, he's fun to watch.
I'm looking at how long this post is getting...and I could go on and on I suppose about the acapella Toronto improv Ed did at start of the second encore. Or how Mike sucked Ed into singing some Beast of Burden at the end of Ledbetter (did anyone else catch Mike look over to someone to wink and nod as soon as Ed began to sing it? It was priceless).
But I feel that's the kind of thing you need to listen to. I probably wouldn't be able to find the right words to describe how incredible it was to be in last night's crowd.
*******
These last 2 nights have been awesome, and luckily I still have some to look forward to. The weather in Toronto for the 2 days was amazing. If you had the day off to just walk around the downtown area, or sit and meet people outside the ACC, you couldn't ask for better weather than that.
The pre-parties were packed both nights, although I think more people showed on Tuesday. Great way to prep for a show.
Wes and PJ Pook, my brother and sister, always have fun with you kids at the shows. Suz, Kelly, Dave...you always know you're at a concert to see if these kids are there. The people I met last year at the different shows; and some new ones - Christine*, great to finally meet. Hope your seats were good and you had an amazing time! Sounds like you did.
Hope everyboby went home with something - any one of a number of picks, drumstick or tambourine, merchandise tossed out by the band, or Ed's wine bottle.
I was lucky to have great seats - 5th row between Ed and Stone for night 1, and 5th row directly in front of Mike for Night 2 - getting to see all angles of the shows. And I think I got some keepers photo-wise, but then you don't want to waste too much time worrying about getting a good pic, forgeting the groove.
My Morning Jacket was a great opening act. I hope people get there in time to see them. They're almost something of a cross between Radiohead and Wilco with a southern twist.
Hope to see some familiar and new faces in Detroit and Cleveland,...where I assume the Cavs will soon have the time off (GO PISTONS!).
Ah, but what a way to start the tour!
Well said Sparks, the two Toronoto shows were easily two of the best i have ever seen. I sat in the same seats two nights in a row third row seat 10. I had the honour of watching my hero Mike McCready kick my ass with his amazing guitar licks, behind the head solo's , jumping off his amp and catching a couple of his pics. There has always been a special connection between the band and it's Toronto fans that could never be reproduced through a bootleg, the last two nights were absoultey incredible.
I'm just really sad right now that it's all over for me.
"it feels like it's the end of the world and we all got a good seat. you know -- step right up, get your tickets...here we go."
I ended up 2nd row in front of Mike. The show was UNFRIGGIN BELIEVABLE. I was lucky enought to take a slug off of Eddie's wine. The wine was hot and shaken up and foamy. It was the most delicious thing I have ever tasted in my entire life. Got guitar picks from Stone and Mike over the course of the 2 night run. The guy in front of me got the setlist.
Drove home from TO to Rochester in a fog! Last night is one of my favorite performances by any band ever!
I have a lot of pics that I will try to post ASAP.
Here is one from 5/9 though....
Without repeating previous remarks, which are all amazing, all I can say is that was the best show I've ever seen PJ perform. I took a newbie, and was surrounded by a few other newbies (floor, row 14/15 Stone's side). Is it ever a blast to watch a show with newbies around you. They never know what to expect and seem to be in shock the whole show.
A funny moment I had was my buddy leaning over to me after a classic Boom solo, "Why is everyone booing?"...Priceless.
Toronto Sept 96. Barrie Aug 98. Toronto Oct 00. Toronto June 03. Hamilton Sept 05. Toronto May 06. Toronto Aug 09. Toronto Sept 11. London July 13. Toronto May 16 (I & II).
Eddie solo. Aug 08 (Massey Hall II)
Set 1: Release, World Wide Suicide, Life Wasted, Severed Hand, Hail Hail, Unemployable, Dissident, Even Flow, Corduroy, I am Mine, Low Light, Improv*, Whipping, You Are, I Got Id/( Cinnamon Girl) , Betterman/ (Save It For Later), Jeremy, Marker In The Sand, Black, Rearviewmirror
1st encore: Wasted Reprise/ Man Of The Hour, Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town, State Of Love And Trust, Do The Evolution, Alive
Please post your fanview if you were in attendance.
I have never seen PJ better than they were for Toronro 2! First of all, I should thank the 10C, my seats were 8 th row closer to Mike's side, but nearly in the middle. Eddie and the boys look more driven than ever, I just can't put it into words. This show had an amazing set list, and incredible energy! And this is the start of 8 shows overall, including the next 4! I met up with a female from Thunder Bay whom I had sold my ticket to(I had posted an ad here), I forget her screen name, but it was so satisfying to share the moment with other fans who don't have a high 10 C number. Her name is Kathy.
The beast of burden ending was surreal, as was INDIFFERENCE!
Also got to see my 23rd baseball park, wow now I know why they used to call it SKYDOME, I couldn't believe the size of it! Jays won 8-3 over Oakland, and at least I got to see 5 HR's total. CN Tower too, was surreal, the only bad thing was it was cloudy and foggy....
Ridiculous!! PJ continues to blow my mind!! 1st show was tight...Life Wasted, Marker, GTF, Garden!!, Inside Job, Come Back, Porch all fantastic..
However, last nights show was truly amazing, definitely one of my favs...the crowd was intense, the band was intense and the music was phenomenal!!
I think the crowd was gettin into the new ones the 2nd time around. Unemployable was awesome...oooh oh ohh ohh ohh!!! I can't get enough of life wasted and marker in the sand... Hail Hail, Cinnamon girl, wasted reprise!! I got shit....SOLAT...I finally got to hear it live!!! Loved it!! whipping, i am mine....
So many highlights...beast of burden to close it out was perfect! Great show, great people!!
I need more!!!!!!
No comatose....something to look forward to I guess...
One the setlist pic...whats the crossed out song that's forward-slashed with Last Exit?
Looks like SPIN, Spin the Black Circle
Toronto Sept 96. Barrie Aug 98. Toronto Oct 00. Toronto June 03. Hamilton Sept 05. Toronto May 06. Toronto Aug 09. Toronto Sept 11. London July 13. Toronto May 16 (I & II).
Eddie solo. Aug 08 (Massey Hall II)
That was without a doubt the best concert I have ever seen, and that includes Sloan, Greenhornes, Weezer, Foo Fighters, White Stripes, Pixies, 5 other Pearl Jam shows...I don't know how anything can top that.
Plus I got a poster without having to spend $100 and a limited edition hoodie without having to spend $400, the going prices on ebay right now.
J
I need to see this poster. I cant believe I didnt get this one. I picked up the one from Tues but didnt think it would be different for Wed. Idiot!!!
I am outta words, I saw both nights and can't decide which night I liked better. Both nights kicked ass and I am amazed these guys can rock this hard at 40+. Amazing shows and the new songs sounded great!
Toronto shows were my 20th and 21st...but 21 was memorable for one reason in particular.
I was the guy in the 15th row of the floor with the Canadian flag that Eddie pointed out, before pointing to the Brazilians behind the stage and saying we "should make babies". I couldn't see who the Brazilian girls were but since Brazilians in general are hot, I thought maybe Eddie had managed to hook me up with a date.
My *only* complaint about the two nights (as a package deal) was not hearing any of Comatose, Army Reserve, Parachutes or Gone (Big Wave I can live without). But Inside Job on Tuesday was amazing, Unemployable is growing on me, Come Back was gorgeous...and really, Wednesday was awesome. Vaulted into my Top Three favourite shows I've been to (still behind Buffalo '03 and Grand Rapids VFC, ahead of State College, Toledo w/Neil and both MSG shows from '03)
96: Toronto
98: Montreal
00: Toronto, Montreal
03: Buffalo, State College, Toronto, Montreal, NYC x2, Hershey
04: Toledo, Grand Rapids
05: Kitchener, London, Hamilton, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto
06: Toronto x2
07: The Vic, Lolla,
08: EV Toronto x2
Was at last nights show was so amazing, considering they played the night before, and still had gas in the tank too put an even better show than the night before, from what I have read. My seats were in section 119 row 20. Was pretty happy with them for just getting in the ten club(should have done it years ago) awesome show, just awesome.
I just looked it up and this was the 9th time playing Low Light, the 3rd time playing Cinnamon Girl, and even tho the song index isnt displaying it, it was the 3rd time playing Beast of Burden and Im not sure how many times Yellow Ledbetter has EVER been tagged with anything, and I dont mean just mike going off into a riff of another song, I mean Ed actually singing...
I just looked it up and this was the 9th time playing Low Light, the 3rd time playing Cinnamon Girl, and even tho the song index isnt displaying it, it was the 3rd time playing Beast of Burden and Im not sure how many times Yellow Ledbetter has EVER been tagged with anything, and I dont mean just mike going off into a riff of another song, I mean Ed actually singing...
Niice!
I was so happy when they pulled out Low Light.
I was wondering myself how often Eddie (if ever) sang along to one of Mike's Ledbetter riffs.
No time to be void or save up on life. You got to spend it all.
I was only at the first T.O show and after seeing the setlist for the 2nd I'm kicking myself for not going to the 2nd one..oh well..
Night 1 was still awesome for me. Was my 7th PJ show but must say Ottawa of last year is stil my fav...but who am I kidding..all PJ shows are still awesome.
Highlight songs for me was Present tense and by far Garden..amazing..
Might be going to Pittsburgh in June for another PJ show and going to see Wolfmother this month in Montreal... good summer of concerts..
whoever hasn't heard of Wolfmother...I suggest to buy the cd..awesome new stuff...a mix of Sabbath and Zeppelin
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even though i have been listening to pearl Jam for more than ten years, this was the first show i have ever been to and it won't be my last.
Eddie is one of the only people that can take what i am feeling and put it into words exactly how i would if i was able to think of how to say it.
What more could a singer/songwriter want?
What a Fucking Show!! what a crazy two nights!!
First the setlist should be changed. After Low Light and Before Whipping there was an Improv, and before Go there was another Improv and During Ledbetter beast of burden has to be added as a tag.
Even Flow was RETARDED!! HOLY FUCK MIKE!!! better then night 1 and night 1's Even Flow was AMAZING!!
Mike was on fire the whole show, right from the get-go.
Its hard to add comments that people havnt already said. The crowd was amazing and the band really played off that energy and pulled out all the stops.
The Crazy MAry Solo was the best ive seen or heard. Boom fucking wailed on it, actually karate chopping the keys as he was rocking shit out. Then mike joined in jumped right up beside Boom at the Organ and they just jammed off eachother that felt like forever, which ended with a huge jumping [from mike] High Five. The start of fucking up was amazing Stone really groved the beginning of that song, much better Neil cover the RITFW [Ive heard/seen RITFW too much] Indifference was nice as always which ended with Ed and Stone giving each other a hug, which was nice. \
Also an extended RVM jam, great verson. EFLow extended mike solo as well, so it seemed anyway, all I know was I was experiencing something special all night, song after song...
Huge surprises for me were: MOTH, SOLAT, I GOT SHIT, LOW LIGHT and the first PJ moment where I actually jumped was for Whipping WOW I cant belive they played it I was so excited Matt sounded awsome during it too.
The whole show HOLY FUCK!!
The lights were down at 8:50 and the boys were off the stage at 11:40 [just under 3 hours] Its still all sinking in.
Going into it I didnt know how they were going to top night 1 with Garden and Why Go and Porch [Why go and Porch are two of my top 5] and the EFlow solo but wow tonight was a treat, a real special night.
2005: Kitchener/Hamilton/Toronto
2006: Toronto 1 & 2
2008: Hartford/EV Toronto 1 & 2
2009: Toronto/Philadelphia 3 & 4
2010: Buffalo
2011: Montreal/Toronto 1 & 2/Hamilton
2013: London/Buffalo/Vancouver/Seattle
2016: Toronto 1 & 2
2022: Hamilton/Toronto
2023: EV Seattle 1&2
It was an incredible night. I just can't get over how awesome of a show it reallly was. Pearl Jam is a great live band, but last night was just something else. There was just a feeling in the air from the get go. I don't think I've ever seen a band so happy on stage and so into it. It was truly amazing, and I am so happy that I was a part of it. I can't wait to hear the bootleg ... and I hope maybe we can have some video at some point as well. Please!!!!!
Last night we All shared and experienced a band at the top of their game.
It was special...I feel different today...lucky...proud of our city and proud of our fans.
I remeber when the tour was announced people were upset and questioned why PJ would play TO again so close to last fall.
I believe it's because we make it feel like home...hard to leave.
Don't go Toronto!
Thanks for two great nights...now where's the Boot?
Section 110. And WOW. Best four hours of my life. I had a great view of Mike and he is officially my GOD =P
I really can't describe how much I loved it. Other than...
HFDIGHDIGHIHDJOHMYGODAWESOME.
Now I just wanna see another show.
Well said Sparks, the two Toronoto shows were easily two of the best i have ever seen. I sat in the same seats two nights in a row third row seat 10. I had the honour of watching my hero Mike McCready kick my ass with his amazing guitar licks, behind the head solo's , jumping off his amp and catching a couple of his pics. There has always been a special connection between the band and it's Toronto fans that could never be reproduced through a bootleg, the last two nights were absoultey incredible.
I'm just really sad right now that it's all over for me.
- EV
"You damn well can't lick the system,but you can sure give it a good fondeling."-sleazy estate man(Hugh Laurie on A bit of Fry and Laurie)
"Judas Priest on a two stroke moped!"(Stephen Fry)
Yep, Canon S500
More pics of both nights here.
http://www.s109718014.onlinehome.us/sharptoe/PJToronto2006/pages/IMG_0038.htm
There are more, I am just lazy....
Enjoy!
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A funny moment I had was my buddy leaning over to me after a classic Boom solo, "Why is everyone booing?"...Priceless.
Eddie solo. Aug 08 (Massey Hall II)
However, last nights show was truly amazing, definitely one of my favs...the crowd was intense, the band was intense and the music was phenomenal!!
I think the crowd was gettin into the new ones the 2nd time around. Unemployable was awesome...oooh oh ohh ohh ohh!!! I can't get enough of life wasted and marker in the sand... Hail Hail, Cinnamon girl, wasted reprise!! I got shit....SOLAT...I finally got to hear it live!!! Loved it!! whipping, i am mine....
So many highlights...beast of burden to close it out was perfect! Great show, great people!!
I need more!!!!!!
No comatose....something to look forward to I guess...
Awesome shows!
Cheers!
B
Sometimes I see a strange spot in the sky, a human being that was Given To Fly
Sometimes I see a strange spot in the sky, a human being that was Given To Fly
Eddie solo. Aug 08 (Massey Hall II)
I am pretty sure it is Spin (spin the black circle) | L. Exit | Go
I need to see this poster. I cant believe I didnt get this one. I picked up the one from Tues but didnt think it would be different for Wed. Idiot!!!
I went and gave the crew some shit from the show I'm on (Trailer park Boys)
and then ran up to get my PJ oonn!!!
www.trailerparkboys.com
I was the guy in the 15th row of the floor with the Canadian flag that Eddie pointed out, before pointing to the Brazilians behind the stage and saying we "should make babies". I couldn't see who the Brazilian girls were but since Brazilians in general are hot, I thought maybe Eddie had managed to hook me up with a date.
My *only* complaint about the two nights (as a package deal) was not hearing any of Comatose, Army Reserve, Parachutes or Gone (Big Wave I can live without). But Inside Job on Tuesday was amazing, Unemployable is growing on me, Come Back was gorgeous...and really, Wednesday was awesome. Vaulted into my Top Three favourite shows I've been to (still behind Buffalo '03 and Grand Rapids VFC, ahead of State College, Toledo w/Neil and both MSG shows from '03)
98: Montreal
00: Toronto, Montreal
03: Buffalo, State College, Toronto, Montreal, NYC x2, Hershey
04: Toledo, Grand Rapids
05: Kitchener, London, Hamilton, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto
06: Toronto x2
07: The Vic, Lolla,
08: EV Toronto x2
I was sitting in sec 110 row 19 seat 8.... If anyone knows who was sitting in seat 9-11, please please please please please contact me ASAP.
If that's the case... "fuckin' smokes!"
05/10/2006 - Toronto, ON
HA
I left the show last month
so did trevor
weeeerrd
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I was so happy when they pulled out Low Light.
I was wondering myself how often Eddie (if ever) sang along to one of Mike's Ledbetter riffs.
Night 1 was still awesome for me. Was my 7th PJ show but must say Ottawa of last year is stil my fav...but who am I kidding..all PJ shows are still awesome.
Highlight songs for me was Present tense and by far Garden..amazing..
Might be going to Pittsburgh in June for another PJ show and going to see Wolfmother this month in Montreal... good summer of concerts..
whoever hasn't heard of Wolfmother...I suggest to buy the cd..awesome new stuff...a mix of Sabbath and Zeppelin