EDDIE VEDDER POSTPONES US SOLO TOUR DATES (OLD)

18th Pale Descendant

Bad news for Eddie, but great news for me. Just bought two balcony tickets to the Nov. 30 show in Fort Lauderdale.

The Lauderdale shows were originally off the table for me because I'm getting married in mid-May, but now my fianceé (wife, in the future tense) and I can go visit her folks in South Florida in November and see Eddie solo.

boyo79

81 wrote:

High Fidelity 2000 wrote:

OMFG... I just realized that the make-up ABQ show is going to be ON Election Day! That is going to be so strange to not be watching the returns and (hopefully) going to the Obama victory party. But if I was going to miss the real-time announcement of who the next President is, it would be for a Vedder concert!!

why would anyone want to go to a political victory party? they are all crooks....well 90% of them

Thats just what Ed would say!!! (well kind of)

goingtoverona

so for those of you who are getting refunds for tickets via ticketmaster...are they asking you to return the tickets? reason i ask is the lady told me i had to return the tickets before i could get my refund, but i already got a credit on my card for half of my orders. don't really want to drive to the post office if i don't have to. not sure if i should just wait a few days to see if i get the rest or what. they can't recharge me after giving me a credit if i weren't to return them right?

oh and bummer about your back ed, take it easy back pain is no joke yo.

twolegsyield

18th Pale Descendant wrote:

Bad news for Eddie, but great news for me. Just bought two balcony tickets to the Nov. 30 show in Fort Lauderdale.

The Lauderdale shows were originally off the table for me because I'm getting married in mid-May, but now my fianceé (wife, in the future tense) and I can go visit her folks in South Florida in November and see Eddie solo.

right on! i was able to get 2 mezzanine to the 11/30 show and now i have time to save for tickets to the 1st....very excited...

High Fidelity 2000

PJ_Soul wrote:

JimmyV wrote:

High Fidelity 2000 wrote:

OMFG... I just realized that the make-up ABQ show is going to be ON Election Day! That is going to be so strange to not be watching the returns and (hopefully) going to the Obama victory party. But if I was going to miss the real-time announcement of who the next President is, it would be for a Vedder concert!!

Just think, you will probably get a close to real time announcement from Eddie Vedder! Pretty cool. I would anticipate plenty of dialogue about the election and updates as results come in.

That's what j thought too. I can't imagine anywhere else I'd rather be on an election night personally. An Eddie Vedder show is infinitely better than election coverage on the news.

I'm totally there! Trust me, I would be nowhere else that night. Just when I first realized it, I thought it might be a strange evening. I mean, can you believe the immediate mood Ed might be in if we get President Romney? It might derail the entire show. But, again, it will be a really excellent night when the news first hits.

MissJam81

PorchgirlCO wrote:

Just think about it this way...if he had been in a car accident and hurt his back, would that change the feelings of all the people who are so upset? He didn't try to hurt himself...it was just an ACCIDENT! Best for him to rest, rehab and restore than to play now and possibly hurt himself permanently! Don't we all want them to play for 20 more years? I know I do. Get better, Eddie!

cp3iverson

Health always comes first and even minor back injuries are awful so get well soon. Shows can always be rescheduled.

With that said, any chance of a proper New Orleans show? Some of us booked flights and can't stay for the whole weekend of Jazz Fest to enjoy the festival (work schedules) and Ed was playing on a very light day. I can't get a refund on the flight (i can only reschedule to New Orleans). I took a chance thinking Ed's Jazz Fest show would be memorable because it's the only reason he was touring in the first place. I realize that all of our flights/hotels/vacation days/cash are affected I was just really hoping to see Eddie live. I'm fine with losing the money on the Jazz Fest tickets and buying tickets for another show there.

With all of the theaters and clubs in New Orleans I would hope Ed could find time for a show.

slightofjeff

Mamasan Bren wrote:

Where is Ed? That's really all I want to know through all of this. I am A ok with the reasoning behind the postponement. The #1 thing is his health, and I truly hope he can get back to 100% asap. I wish him nothing but the best, speediest recovery as I totally love the guy. The only thing that I was dismayed about, and found to be a bit off-character for Ed, was a lack of a direct personal statement with his explanation and apology. From the official posting: "Eddie Vedder has announced...", he did? Where? When? To whom? It's a solo tour with his name on the ticket, not Kelly Curtis. I just found it odd. We all love the guy and know how awesome an artist and communicator he is. How much time would it take to put together at least a paragraph straight from the man himself? I will not sit here and say he doesn't care, because I strongly feel that he does. And I strongly feel that he's very sorry the postponement had to be done. So that's why I find it strange that he's missing in all this. How hard would it be to make a personal direct statement to the fans. The reality of today's economy is that people are really struggling. Now, I've read a lot of the posts about people chiding others to learn the lesson of buying trip insurance etc. But the reality is that a lot of people did take a financial hit. And again, I'm not saying anything about the necessity to postpone. All I'm saying is that I sort of feel like we've all been "Marty Moose-d". "Sorry folks, Wally World needs to close..." Clark and his family got a recording from the plastic Marty Moose after enduring the back seat stench, cousin Eddie and Aunt Edna problems of the trip. The quoting from Curtis sort of left me with the Marty Moose feeling. Now, I'm of course not going to run out and look for a BB gun to pop John Candy's corpse in the ass, but the feeling of utter disappointment seems equivalent. And again, so we're all clear here, I totally get the reasoning and its necessity. I'm really not even that miffed overall. I'm counting my lucky stars that the shows have been rescheduled. That's wonderful, and I can't wait for them. But, is Ed out there? Is he in America? Regardless of where he is, I just can't believe he didn't take the time to address his devoted fans himself. Anyone else find this a bit odd and off-putting? I mean if a wedding needs to be postponed five days before it goes off, would you want to find out from the coordinator or the couple? I think I'd prefer hearing from the couple I was excited to see and celebrate with. You?

What are you talking about? Ed came to my house personally to inform me of the news. We both cried a little. Then he tussled my hair and said, "Everything's going to be just fine, sport."

You must not have been home.

:roll:

JonnyPistachio

I guess we're sure to hear some of Eds new thoughts on Obama on the re-scheduled dates.

Sugar-Magnolia

slightofjeff,
That HAS to be the best post on this thread. You made me laugh until a tear came from my eye
Seriously, you have no idea how much I needed that. Thanks!

Mamasan Bren

"Bring it on, cuz I'm no victim...."

A man of the people. A rock star who cares. A guy you'd want to have a beer with. A guy who comes off as the salt of the earth. A guy who bears his emotions on stage. A guy who takes upon many charitable and social causes and makes the coolest caring speeches. A guy who usually always goes out of his way to show that he really cares. This is our man. I don't think it's so wrong to wonder why the coolest guy on the planet wouldn't take a minute to contact his fans personally, that's all. Take a minute to write an open letter about it, that's all. I know in the past Ed has written open letters to us as fans. I just thought it was a bit unlike him not to come out and make a personal direct statement. I guess I'm the only one who found this odd for Ed? No biggie really, of course. I so hope that he gets better and is fine for the European PJ dates and beyond.

Lizard

81 wrote:

High Fidelity 2000 wrote:

OMFG... I just realized that the make-up ABQ show is going to be ON Election Day! That is going to be so strange to not be watching the returns and (hopefully) going to the Obama victory party. But if I was going to miss the real-time announcement of who the next President is, it would be for a Vedder concert!!

why would anyone want to go to a political victory party? they are all crooks....well 90% of them

it's 81%

pandora

Mamasan Bren wrote:

"Bring it on, cuz I'm no victim...."

A man of the people. A rock star who cares. A guy you'd want to have a beer with. A guy who comes off as the salt of the earth. A guy who bears his emotions on stage. A guy who takes upon many charitable and social causes and makes the coolest caring speeches. A guy who usually always goes out of his way to show that he really cares. This is our man. I don't think it's so wrong to wonder why the coolest guy on the planet wouldn't take a minute to contact his fans personally, that's all. Take a minute to write an open letter about it, that's all. I know in the past Ed has written open letters to us as fans. I just thought it was a bit unlike him not to come out and make a personal direct statement. I guess I'm the only one who found this odd for Ed? No biggie really, of course. I so hope that he gets better and is fine for the European PJ dates and beyond.

trauma that's why ...

I feel you might not understand what he is going through.
Unless you've had a spinal injury, lived nerve pain and partial paralysis,
the fears, the humbling nature of the injury...
I don't think you can understand.

Please don't put anymore on his plate ... he has enough to worry about,
remember this effects not only his livelihood but his greatest love.

Leave him be to get through this in time ... it has no time table
and the mental anguish can be great.
I was lost in my darkest hours. I can't even explain, this kind of trauma is encompassing.

Prayers and loving thoughts for Eddie, every moment of everyday.

Mamasan Bren

pandora wrote:

Mamasan Bren wrote:

"Bring it on, cuz I'm no victim...."

A man of the people. A rock star who cares. A guy you'd want to have a beer with. A guy who comes off as the salt of the earth. A guy who bears his emotions on stage. A guy who takes upon many charitable and social causes and makes the coolest caring speeches. A guy who usually always goes out of his way to show that he really cares. This is our man. I don't think it's so wrong to wonder why the coolest guy on the planet wouldn't take a minute to contact his fans personally, that's all. Take a minute to write an open letter about it, that's all. I know in the past Ed has written open letters to us as fans. I just thought it was a bit unlike him not to come out and make a personal direct statement. I guess I'm the only one who found this odd for Ed? No biggie really, of course. I so hope that he gets better and is fine for the European PJ dates and beyond.

trauma that's why ...

I feel you might not understand what he is going through.
Unless you've had a spinal injury, lived nerve pain and partial paralysis,
the fears, the humbling nature of the injury...
I don't think you can understand.

Please don't put anymore on his plate ... he has enough to worry about,
remember this effects not only his livelihood but his greatest love.

Leave him be to get through this in time ... it has no time table
and the mental anguish can be great.
I was lost in my darkest hours. I can't even explain, this kind of trauma is encompassing.

Prayers and loving thoughts for Eddie, every moment of everyday.

Exqueeze me? Don't put anymore on his plate? Leave him be? You think he gives a rat's ass about our little threads daily in these forums? haha, not a chance. None of what we write here likely ever gets to him. He's a busy guy bein a Dad and all. But, he's not dead. He can cast off a paragraph message written or dictated to the world in some form or another without any effort. Like I said, it's really no big deal. I just found it simply strange that the coolest MFer in the world didn't surface to shout out to us on this one. He's reached out to us fans a bunch of times in the past. "Ed here, uh... etc. etc...." You know, with this puzzlement, I wouldn't be surprised at all if sometime soon we were to hear from him.

pandora

Mamasan Bren wrote:

pandora wrote:

Mamasan Bren wrote:

"Bring it on, cuz I'm no victim...."

A man of the people. A rock star who cares. A guy you'd want to have a beer with. A guy who comes off as the salt of the earth. A guy who bears his emotions on stage. A guy who takes upon many charitable and social causes and makes the coolest caring speeches. A guy who usually always goes out of his way to show that he really cares. This is our man. I don't think it's so wrong to wonder why the coolest guy on the planet wouldn't take a minute to contact his fans personally, that's all. Take a minute to write an open letter about it, that's all. I know in the past Ed has written open letters to us as fans. I just thought it was a bit unlike him not to come out and make a personal direct statement. I guess I'm the only one who found this odd for Ed? No biggie really, of course. I so hope that he gets better and is fine for the European PJ dates and beyond.

trauma that's why ...

I feel you might not understand what he is going through.
Unless you've had a spinal injury, lived nerve pain and partial paralysis,
the fears, the humbling nature of the injury...
I don't think you can understand.

Please don't put anymore on his plate ... he has enough to worry about,
remember this effects not only his livelihood but his greatest love.

Leave him be to get through this in time ... it has no time table
and the mental anguish can be great.
I was lost in my darkest hours. I can't even explain, this kind of trauma is encompassing.

Prayers and loving thoughts for Eddie, every moment of everyday.

Exqueeze me? Don't put anymore on his plate? Leave him be? You think he gives a rat's ass about our little threads daily in these forums? haha, not a chance. None of what we write here likely ever gets to him. He's a busy guy bein a Dad and all. But, he's not dead. He can cast off a paragraph message written or dictated to the world in some form or another without any effort. Like I said, it's really no big deal. I just found it simply strange that the coolest MFer in the world didn't surface to shout out to us on this one. He's reached out to us fans a bunch of times in the past. "Ed here, uh... etc. etc...." You know, with this puzzlement, I wouldn't be surprised at all if sometime soon we were to hear from him.

I guess you don't understand spinal injuries :?

Like you... I hope for good news however it comes...

cp3iverson

i couldn't care less about a note from Eddie. My EV show was cancelled COMPLETELY. No rescheduling at all. That's what bugs me. I stupidly chose to invest in two plane tickets and two single day tickets because it seemed like a great setting for him and I actually had that day off from work. Now i'm screwed. No ticket refunds, no flight refund (only rescheduling). I'm pretty sure i can cancel the hotel. I just want another show.

kj1nyr

Nerve damage is a major trauma. My hubby has suffered with it since 2003, hasn't been able to play the guitar or piano since (and yes, he did play them before). Typing apology letters or emails is not something that's easy to do with nerve damage either. :roll:

Heal quickly please Ed!

Mamasan Bren

kj1nyr wrote:

Nerve damage is a major trauma. My hubby has suffered with it since 2003, hasn't been able to play the guitar or piano since (and yes, he did play them before). Typing apology letters or emails is not something that's easy to do with nerve damage either. :roll:

Heal quickly please Ed!

"dictated" (Use your voice and someone writes, eye roll)

Cosmo

Mamasan Bren wrote:

kj1nyr wrote:

Nerve damage is a major trauma. My hubby has suffered with it since 2003, hasn't been able to play the guitar or piano since (and yes, he did play them before). Typing apology letters or emails is not something that's easy to do with nerve damage either. :roll:

Heal quickly please Ed!

"dictated" (Use your voice and someone writes, eye roll)

...
I understand where you are coming from... I just don't happen to agree.
The notification came from band management. To me... that makes it official. I'm good with that.
...
P.S. I imagine Eddie kind of feels like shit and is probably feeling disappointed, himself.

supersonicyears

I hope you feel better soon Eddie.