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azwyldcats

The boys only replayed six (6!) songs over night I and night II: Alive; E Flo; WWS; Severed; Courd; Life Wasted; & YL (I'm not counting Wasted Reprise).

Pre-show Driftin! Only 4x played ever! I am so excited for tonight!

BTW, I read a review that said they played Rats, WTF, don't these reviewers know anything??

Bought the boot for the 1st night and it is so sweet. I need the other two for my flight on Friday.

booradley

I was in the very front on Stone's side. There was a Canadian guy (whose name I cannot remember for the life of myself) who took some sweet videos. I would love to see those.

Toshala

wow again.........first off, thanks for the youtube link of Last Kiss.....that was sweet.....and Lydia, darling you made momma cry.....not the boohoo shit, just tears welling up making it hard to read your (as always) incredible & energetic review!!! I'm so glad for all of us that we've been able to share the magic.......I bought the flac boot of nite 1 and am so stoked about the quality......tonite is gonna be spectacular........

enjoy the show!!!

Corduroyboy

booradley wrote:

I was in the very front on Stone's side. There was a Canadian guy (whose name I cannot remember for the life of myself) who took some sweet videos. I would love to see those.

I hung out with the Canadian guy all day in line. And then I was with him at night when we met Eddie. Really cool guy. I was right behind you on Stone's side. I can't stop talking about these shows and the time I had. I was able to snag some sweet ass photos over the first 2 shows!

yodamex

alucinada wrote:

on the crowd- loved the people we met around us

you and your sister ROCKED! my brother and i had a blast meeting you guys and hanging out during the show.

sorry to hear your sis suffered a drumstick injury -- i hope it wasn't my fault.

the show kicked ass! it was my first g.a. show since my very first PJ show in '96. i'd forgotten how much fun the floor could be.

a great setlist with so many unique moments -- eddie in the crowd for 'last kiss', a song i'm usually ambivalent about but sung this way i LOVEd it.
'in my tree' was a nice treat -- i know some people are saying it wasn't their favorite rendition but still hearing it live is awesome. 'big wave' had SO MUCH energy live....what a fun song. garden and leash (first time hearing either in a long, long time) were great. the energy through the show kept building and building making the second encore really solid. all in all, a spectacular show. thanks to all the great people i met in line and on the floor -- you made the show that much better.

see you all tonight!!!

booradley

Corduroyboy wrote:

I hung out with the Canadian guy all day in line. And then I was with him at night when we met Eddie. Really cool guy. I was right behind you on Stone's side. I can't stop talking about these shows and the time I had. I was able to snag some sweet ass photos over the first 2 shows!

YOU WERE?

AND you met Ed?

AND you have pictures?

SHARE!

toronado10

I just want to say thanks to all the people who were in the front on Mikes side, apart for one drunk idiot with his wasted girlfriend (i think there might be a picture of them earlier in the thread) everybody was awesome. I had a blast. everybody was singing along to every single song and taking care of each other.

this was one of my favorite concerts, highlights for me, were in my tree, insignificance, army reserve, american in me w/ the avengers, drifting. I had never heard sometimes live, and I'm not sure that I can cross that one off my list yet. maybe next time.

The band seemed to be enjoying the show just as much as the fans, which made for a great show. I don't think I've seen stone as animated as he was sunday night.

more random thoughts to come later.

slightofjeff

markpregen wrote:

haha.. I believe it! was he with some friends at least?

it looked like he was with family. Or somebody's family. Someone who looked like it could have been his dad, a woman, and about two elementary-school aged kids.

I think he rented the family for the night, actually.

We didn't bother him while he was eating, but we did serenade him with a "Booooooooom!" on the way out.

Denny's didn't know what the hell was going on.

zulfishah

So this might get a bit sappy... please bear with me!
Sunday night was my FIRST ever pearl jam show... it was the fulfillment of a 12-year old dream / quest. It must've been around 1993-94 when I first started listening to the band and I instantly fell in love. I grew up in Karachi, your typical troubled / angsty / lost / lonely soul, didn't connect with family, all my friends were superficial gits, didn't know what my purpose was. PJ was what I clung on to during the worst times; it gave me hope, it gave me company, it gave me joy, it spoke to me. I was obsessed, and have been ever since. When I listened to them perform live on many bootlegs, I just knew that I HAD to see it myself one day... I couldn't die happy without ever having been to their concert. Far-fetched as it was (being in another country where they were just NEVER going to come), i somehow felt it was my destiny. When I moved to the US 2 years ago, the excitement was mostly due to the fact that i'll finally get to see them, but they've been off-tour till now. So it's been a LONG wait, but sunday night was worth it!

The show.... so many highlights: eddie forgetting 'sometimes' and later apologizing profusely, ed using the guitar to deflect the spotlight onto the crowd, IMT was heaven, leash, dissident, all the new songs, all the old songs, the middle-finger salutes to the bush administration at the start of 'why do i keep fucking up'; watching mike play close-up is just pure entertainment, but listening to his leads is mind-blowing; the crowd, most of whom rocked on each and every song, most of whom were (shockingly for me) even more devoted than me. i saw the stone fan-club on the balcony...you were amazing. i was 3 feet away from the 2 guys who were fighting over matt's drumstick... idiots didn't even have the decency to wait till the band left the stage. but the 2nd and 3rd encores were incredible, the energy was great. it sucked being solo, but i have no right to complain really. i feel blessed that everything that's happened in the last few years led me to sunday night. i've been floating around with the most content and satisfied smile, and i can't wait to go again tonight!

Angie-la

I flew from Calgary to San Fran just for the shows. We went on Sat and Sunday. Seriously could not have written a better set list for Sat night. Indifference is one of my all time favorites. We were in the Balcony that night though, and the crowd was crappy all around us. I was the only one rockin' out. The ppl behind me actually got a security guard to ask me to sit down! Anyway I was super pumped to be on the floor with everyone on Sunday night. We stood in line outside since 10am on Sunday, and it was totally worth it! We were able to secure a spot on the rail, stone's side, near the back of the middle barricade.

Oh yeah! Right where Ed was singing last Kiss!!!! Hanging onto Ed's hand while he was singing was totally surreal! As he finished and came down off of the step, he shook my hand and all I could say was Thank you Ed Thank you! It was totally unbelievable! Wow.

I am back home now, so I am not going to be at the show today. Have fun to all those lucky enough to go, I know it will be awesome!

wonder cheese

toronado10 wrote:

I just want to say thanks to all the people who were in the front on Mikes side, apart for one drunk idiot with his wasted girlfriend (i think there might be a picture of them earlier in the thread) everybody was awesome.

Here's the drunk idiot and his girlfriend again, for those who missed it. Glad I took a picture of them.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e328/wonderch33se/idiot2-1.jpg

blugirl

So the SF shows (nights 1 and 2) were my first Pearl Jam shows. I got an unexpected email from my soul sister while on vacation in Hawaii asking if I would go with her to the Saturday and Sunday night shows. I had no idea of the life changing experience I was about to encounter. The first night we got on the floor and ended up about 15-20 feet from the rail. It was SURREAL! I was hooked at that point. It was amazing the amount of caring and true fans Pearl Jam has. There were some jerks pushing and people just stepped in and protected me. It was unbelievable.

The second night we woke up early and got in the 10C line so we could get even closer. I met some of the best people and I am so sad to say goodbye. I hope to find them.....Clint you were awesome! I am Kasie's friend. Jeremy and Ashley -- CONGRATS on the engagement. YOU guys were so fun to hang out with and I hope we all meet up again.

The show on Sunday was the best show of my life. I am still on a high from it. We were literally one person behind the rail, Stone's side, right in front of Eddie. When he came out for the preset I literally had tears in my eyes. It was amazing. Of course I got a little scared once the show started because it was rough down there. I was determined to hold my own and not “quit” and leave. However, I had so much help!! A guy named Ryan stood behind me and completely stabilized me....and Jason from Touring Van was in front of me or by my side the whole night. He kept checking on me and told me I could make it. I can not thank you enough! It was so much fun and emotional all that same time to experience it that close. The energy between the band and the crowd was amazing. At one point, our whole side was swaying together!!!! I guess I was unprepared for the camaraderie the PJ fans exude. I have now converted and morphed into a superfan. I am addicted now!

I am sorry this was a long rant and is not a "typical" show review....but you all know the show was amazing. At one point I thought we were going to bring the roof down during Fuckin’ Up! I just want to put a shout out to all of you...the fans. I am converted now. Thanks!

Veronica

xdedd

wonder cheese wrote:

Here's the drunk idiot and his girlfriend again, for those who missed it. Glad I took a picture of them.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e328/wonderch33se/idiot2-1.jpg

I remember that idiot. I too was on Mike's side about 10 people back. That one fool was the only downer of the evening, and right in the middle of Evenflow too. Both of them were absolutely smashed, whatever, hoped the enjoyed themselves.

I'm definitely going to get this bootleg, this was the best PJ showed I've seen since the Warfield show during the Vs tour.

See you all tonight, I'll be near the soudn mixer chillin this time around.

Corduroyboy

blugirl wrote:

So the SF shows (nights 1 and 2) were my first Pearl Jam shows. I got an unexpected email from my soul sister while on vacation in Hawaii asking if I would go with her to the Saturday and Sunday night shows. I had no idea of the life changing experience I was about to encounter. The first night we got on the floor and ended up about 15-20 feet from the rail. It was SURREAL! I was hooked at that point. It was amazing the amount of caring and true fans Pearl Jam has. There were some jerks pushing and people just stepped in and protected me. It was unbelievable.

The second night we woke up early and got in the 10C line so we could get even closer. I met some of the best people and I am so sad to say goodbye. I hope to find them.....Clint you were awesome! I am Kasie's friend. Jeremy and Ashley -- CONGRATS on the engagement. YOU guys were so fun to hang out with and I hope we all meet up again.

The show on Sunday was the best show of my life. I am still on a high from it. We were literally one person behind the rail, Stone's side, right in front of Eddie. When he came out for the preset I literally had tears in my eyes. It was amazing. Of course I got a little scared once the show started because it was rough down there. I was determined to hold my own and not “quit” and leave. However, I had so much help!! A guy named Ryan stood behind me and completely stabilized me....and Jason from Touring Van was in front of me or by my side the whole night. He kept checking on me and told me I could make it. I can not thank you enough! It was so much fun and emotional all that same time to experience it that close. The energy between the band and the crowd was amazing. At one point, our whole side was swaying together!!!! I guess I was unprepared for the camaraderie the PJ fans exude. I have now converted and morphed into a superfan. I am addicted now!

I am sorry this was a long rant and is not a "typical" show review....but you all know the show was amazing. At one point I thought we were going to bring the roof down during Fuckin’ Up! I just want to put a shout out to all of you...the fans. I am converted now. Thanks!

Veronica

Ahhhhh ha ha ha, this is Ryan! I was glad to be there to help and enjoy the "de-flowering" of you at the show. We definitely had a kick ass time on Stone's side on Sunday. I will never stop talking about that show! Glad you enjoyed it, and I'm glad we were able to hang at the show and not die in front row! It's good to be converted now isn't it??!!!

Ryan

booradley

RYAN!
Share the wealth. Let me see those pictures that you have... or videos... or just... ANYTHING!

You are so cute, V.

Corduroyboy

booradley wrote:

RYAN!
Share the wealth. Let me see those pictures that you have... or videos... or just... ANYTHING!

You are so cute, V.

PM me so I can swap emails with you and share the wealth!!

picture_a_cup

cbh1011 wrote:

One final rant from last night... those of you who insist on talking loudly when Eddie addresses the crowd (or when Jeff !!!! takes the mike like he did last night), please shut the hell up!

That goes for you -- the guy who was behind me on Stone's side that continued to yell about Eddie's wine... enough already.

Hey, I think that was me. I'm not kidding. Sorry about that. The woman in front of me said she really wanted to know. But seriously, that's your pet peeve? I couldn't even hear myself over the din. Also, during the concert (and this is no joke) someone passed out on me, three fights broke out within five to ten feet of where I was standing, and a teenager lit a blunt and smoked it in my face for half the show. But guess what? I rolled with. I was at a rock concert.

You sound like you have issues. No offense.

solazo125

you rolled with that contact high you got bro!!

seriously, cbh doesnt have issues. he was my show buddy and hes a mellow guy. maybe the guy he was referring to was *not* you cause you couldnt even hear yourself, but the loud guy could be heard by all.

glad you enjoyed the show

picture_a_cup wrote:

Hey, I think that was me. I'm not kidding. Sorry about that. The woman in front of me said she really wanted to know. But seriously, that's your pet peeve? I couldn't even hear myself over the din. Also, during the concert (and this is no joke) someone passed out on me, three fights broke out within five to ten feet of where I was standing, and a teenager lit a blunt and smoked it in my face for half the show. But guess what? I rolled with. I was at a rock concert.

You sound like you have issues. No offense.

blugirl

Ryan!!!

WOW! Thanks so much again. Have fun on your "vacation" up our gorgeous northwest coast. AND YES share the wealth of all your photos. I saw them all over my head the entire night.

One of the best nights of my life.....

And Boo...everyone calls me V. LOL!

picture_a_cup

solazo125 wrote:

you rolled with that contact high you got bro!!

seriously, cbh doesnt have issues. he was my show buddy and hes a mellow guy. maybe the guy he was referring to was *not* you cause you couldnt even hear yourself, but the loud guy could be heard by all.

glad you enjoyed the show

Haha. Yeah, maybe it wasn't me. I definitely yelled it once but not like a broken record and really I just got egged on by this cute woman who I was talking to. No worries.

That show was kinda wild. Of course, you get punched in the face by some drunk person and it turns into the worst night of your life. Cuts both ways.