Yeah, there were a few of us up there but the majority of people on the hill (at least where I was) were just standing around.
And I publicly apologize to anyone that was up on the hill behind the wine stand for my horrible singing ; )
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2007: Chicago
2008: Hartford, Mansfield I & II, EV Boston
2009: Philly III & IV
2010: Boston
2011: PJ20
2012: Philly
2013: Worcester I & II, Brooklyn I & II
it was the complete vic show and some bonus stuff at the end of the second cd, including one song which I always wanted because it's really such a rarity.
i wonder who that dude in the elevator was??
p.s. i will be expecting a copy asap lol
and if u put my video singing and dancing anywhere ima come after u
and if u put my video singing and dancing anywhere ima come after u
get in line and grab your wristband for that...
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Seattle 2009 Seattle 2009 Philadelphia 2009,Philadelphia 2009 Philadelphia 2009
Hartford 2010 MSG 2010 MSG 2010
Toronto 2011,Toronto 2011
Wrigley Field 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Philadelphia 2, 2013
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"I play good, hard-nosed basketball.
Things happen in the game. Nothing you
can do. I don't go and say,
"I'm gonna beat this guy up."
This is the 7th time I've seen PJ, and everytime it feels like the 1st. I could barely stand waiting for them to come on stage anymore that I cried of anticipation....I cried during the entire "Why Go"- couldn't believe they opened w/ that- back in the days! I'll never forget seeing PJ @ Lollapalooza- a major moment in rock n roll history! That's awesome! Can't wait to see you again soon, PJ! I'll never forget standing in the bushes to get a good view of the stage! Thanks for playing "Education"- wasn't expecting that either!
Yeah, there were a few of us up there but the majority of people on the hill (at least where I was) were just standing around.
And I publicly apologize to anyone that was up on the hill behind the wine stand for my horrible singing ; )
??????
You have to fight for honors for worst singer.....nypj was up behind the wine stand too! lol
Between his singing and X chatting it up, I had to keep turning around and either laugh or shush one of them. lol They were wonderful company and I was honored to watch my first show with them.
I had an amazing time. My first show blew me away. Yes, they sounded a bit distorted at times, but the energy was definitely there. I was happy to see Ed jump down off the main part of the stage to do his little dance. lol
I totally thought they were shooting off fireworks for Matt! He was awesome. Ed was passionate, kind and humbled. It was so refreshing in this day where the fans and the the city and even the earth is taken for granted.
I even yelled Booooooooom at the right time. Boom rocked the house. I love him.
Stone was perfection with a guitar. And what can I say about Mike? The man can play his guitar behind his back!! Jeff was rocking like crazy and was much fun to watch as he seemed to really enjoy himself.
I don't think any of the people next to us are on here, but I wanted to say thank you for sharing conversation and passing the time before PJ came on.
Oh, and MMJ rocks!!!!! I loved them. AWESOME!
Nothing negative from me about the crowd or anything. I will just say that I knew there would be lots of shoving and down in front of the stage was not the place I would have parked myself for 8 hours only to complain that people were shoving me around during the show. lol C'mon.
Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
And I don't feel right when you're gone away
i should be on top of list seeing as i was with u at the time u got it
i know, you'll be taken care of. i was just kidding with the above post.
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Albany 2006 Camden 2006 E. Rutherford 2, 2006 Inglewood 2006,
Chicago 2007
Camden 2008 MSG 2008 MSG 2008 Hartford 2008.
Seattle 2009 Seattle 2009 Philadelphia 2009,Philadelphia 2009 Philadelphia 2009
Hartford 2010 MSG 2010 MSG 2010
Toronto 2011,Toronto 2011
Wrigley Field 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Philadelphia 2, 2013
Philadelphia 1, 2016 Philadelphia 2 2016 New York 2016 New York 2016 Fenway 1, 2016 Fenway 2, 2018 MSG 2022 St. Paul, 1, St. Paul 2 2023 MSG 2024, MSG 2024 Philadelphia 2024
"I play good, hard-nosed basketball.
Things happen in the game. Nothing you
can do. I don't go and say,
"I'm gonna beat this guy up."
??????
You have to fight for honors for worst singer.....nypj was up behind the wine stand too! lol
Between his singing and X chatting it up, I had to keep turning around and either laugh or shush one of them. lol They were wonderful company and I was honored to watch my first show with them.
I had an amazing time. My first show blew me away. Yes, they sounded a bit distorted at times, but the energy was definitely there. I was happy to see Ed jump down off the main part of the stage to do his little dance. lol
I totally thought they were shooting off fireworks for Matt! He was awesome. Ed was passionate, kind and humbled. It was so refreshing in this day where the fans and the the city and even the earth is taken for granted.
I even yelled Booooooooom at the right time. Boom rocked the house. I love him.
Stone was perfection with a guitar. And what can I say about Mike? The man can play his guitar behind his back!! Jeff was rocking like crazy and was much fun to watch as he seemed to really enjoy himself.
I don't think any of the people next to us are on here, but I wanted to say thank you for sharing conversation and passing the time before PJ came on.
Oh, and MMJ rocks!!!!! I loved them. AWESOME!
Nothing negative from me about the crowd or anything. I will just say that I knew there would be lots of shoving and down in front of the stage was not the place I would have parked myself for 8 hours only to complain that people were shoving me around during the show. lol C'mon.
I get checked out by old men all of the time. Again, give me a break. If anyone gets it first, it should be me. I let you 2 sit on my blanket. And I was wonderful company.
Thank you for the sandwich.
Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
And I don't feel right when you're gone away
can't now, i think we're boarding shortly. i'll start working on it the end of this week.
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Albany 2006 Camden 2006 E. Rutherford 2, 2006 Inglewood 2006,
Chicago 2007
Camden 2008 MSG 2008 MSG 2008 Hartford 2008.
Seattle 2009 Seattle 2009 Philadelphia 2009,Philadelphia 2009 Philadelphia 2009
Hartford 2010 MSG 2010 MSG 2010
Toronto 2011,Toronto 2011
Wrigley Field 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Philadelphia 2, 2013
Philadelphia 1, 2016 Philadelphia 2 2016 New York 2016 New York 2016 Fenway 1, 2016 Fenway 2, 2018 MSG 2022 St. Paul, 1, St. Paul 2 2023 MSG 2024, MSG 2024 Philadelphia 2024
"I play good, hard-nosed basketball.
Things happen in the game. Nothing you
can do. I don't go and say,
"I'm gonna beat this guy up."
awesome time. some technical difficulties with the volume throughout but nothing that hurt the show.
also, I watched the show from a great place: up in front of the port-a-johns on the right side, under the trees. perfect view and we were all by ourselves, not packed like sardines like most people were.
great show! I wasn't even going until 4:30 on Saturday when I said "fuck it" and hopped in with my buddies for the 11 hour drive. well worth it
That was the interpreters I requested TWO MONTHS AGO and they refused to come to where I was to have access to their services.
They can KISS my ASS!!!
I was put in the "cage" and treated like an animal back there.
I am trying to deal with this but right now I am too angry about not being able to see the interpreters from where I was.
They told you the setlist and yet they refused to tell me.
They knew I was angry and a big PJ fan.
There were three or four of them there and yet, not a single came to take care of me.
I will make a video in Sign Language (ASL) and also caption/subtitle it for all of you to see my review and the shit I went through trying to get access to those interpreters that I requested TWO MONTHS ago.
Shame on the interpreters for having their own personal agenda and forgetting their true purpose of being at the festival - providing access to the deaf.
They failed this.
And they knew this was my last Pearl Jam show for good.
Shame on you, interpreters, shame on you!!!!
JA: Why do I get the Ticketmaster question?
EV: It's your band.
~Q Magazine
"Kisses for the glow...kisses for the lease." - BDRII
Quick recap of my day...
Horribly disappointed that I couldn't get tickets to the Vic and couldn't go to Wrigley to see Ed sing, and knowing that with my high 10c number this would be my only chance to be up close to the stage, I took the risk.
I got to the gate at 10:30 and half walked, half ran to the AT&T stage. I had one big bottle of water, and that was it. I ended up about 5 "rows" back, about 20-25 feet away from the stage on the left side (Mike's side).
So I sat/stood there for about 11 1/2 hours. I can't describe the heat. You're facing south, so the sun's in your face all day. Luckily I had a handheld fan. But by the time I got home my clothes, my hair, everything was drenched. By the end I literally thought that I was going to die; I couldn't breathe because of the heat and all the people squishing forward, and there were a ton of people smoking around me.
Despite all of it, I have no regrets. When Ed came onstage with Kings of Leon and I finally saw him up close, I went completely nuts. Awesome that he completely shredded those tambourines. What song was that?
The next few hours were brutal. I ran out of water during MMJ. A bunch of people who obviously hadn't been there the whole day were shoving their way to the front. I'm happy to have met so many ecstatic PJ fans, but some of these people were the most rude and inconsiderate people I've ever encountered. This couple pushed in front of me and smugly informed me that they weren't moving, then proceeded to make fun of me and blow smoke in my face. Thankfully, Security booted them during the middle of PJ's set when the asshat was trying to put his girlfriend on his shoulders.
But enough negativity. When PJ came out, they tore up the place. The crowd went absolutely frickin nuts. The crowd surfing/pushing started, and I spent most of the show singing when I could, trying to breathe, and trying not to fall. Absolutely exhilirating, and the best part was that I could see all of their faces clearly. Ed was smiling the whole time, and I saw Jeff laugh a few times (I love his smile!). There were some sound issues, but I figured it was because we were so close. It still rocked.
Some highlights: Mike's solo/Matt's drum solo!, Ed coming out and singing "Alive" accapella with the crowd, who had been singing it during the break, the Bush and BP Amoco rants (the crowd broke into a chant of "Fuck BP!", which made Ed laugh), EDUCATION, just the whole thing. And all those people up there at the end. I was blown away.
Afterwards, I stumbled over to the waterfountain and dunked my head in it and swallowed water until I thought I would pass out.
I'll probably never do anything like that again, but it was SO worth it. So glad they came to Chicago this summer.
Chicago 2000 : Chicago 2003 : Chicago 2006 : Summerfest 2006 : Lollapalooza 2007 : Chicago 2009 : Noblesville (Indy) 2010 : PJ20 (East Troy) 2011 : Wrigley Field 2013 : Milwaukee (Yield) 2014 : Wrigley Field 2016
That was the interpreters I requested TWO MONTHS AGO and they refused to come to where I was to have access to their services.
They can KISS my ASS!!!
I was put in the "cage" and treated like an animal back there.
I am trying to deal with this but right now I am too angry about not being able to see the interpreters from where I was.
They told you the setlist and yet they refused to tell me.
They knew I was angry and a big PJ fan.
There were three or four of them there and yet, not a single came to take care of me.
I will make a video in Sign Language (ASL) and also caption/subtitle it for all of you to see my review and the shit I went through trying to get access to those interpreters that I requested TWO MONTHS ago.
Shame on the interpreters for having their own personal agenda and forgetting their true purpose of being at the festival - providing access to the deaf.
They failed this.
And they knew this was my last Pearl Jam show for good.
Shame on you, interpreters, shame on you!!!!
where were you??? There were interpreters on Mike's side all day, different ones all night long!
where were you??? There were interpreters on Mike's side all day, different ones all night long!
-and why was this your last show for good?
Inside the barrier area on Mike's side where security put me there "temporarily" to work out with the issue on accessing the interpreters cuz PJ fans beat me to the front row when the gates opened. They didn't want to piss the fans off by telling them to move out of the way so I can have access to the interpreters.
I had to compete for access while others competed for their luxury access to front row.
I offered the interpreters other solutions - coming inside the barrier to interpret for me or at the wheelchair area.
Apparently the wheelies complained about the interpreters blocking their view last year so they decided not to place the interpreters there.
But my area was perfect - open and roomy for interpreters.
The interpreters didn't want to be there. They wanted to be on the stage....I'm not going further into this right now.
They ignored me for two months to work on PJ songs in ASL.
I've had enough of interpreters taking control of the situation and thinking they know the best for the deaf.
And I'm tired of dealing with the venues who look down on me simply because I requested an interpreter with ASL skills.
I"m just tired of being viewed as a deaf militant.
All I wanted was access to the interpreters and I was denied.
I haven't been sleeping very well lately because I am very hurt and angry. I also feel used and abused.
I sang to myself "Animal" in that "cage" over and over all day. I also have a very different interpretation of Given To Fly.
I will explain more when I am more calm, but I want to do this in ASL and provide you all with caption so you can understand better where I'm coming from.
I'm not blaming PJ and I will still continue support and listen to them - from home.
But no more PJ shows for me.
JA: Why do I get the Ticketmaster question?
EV: It's your band.
~Q Magazine
"Kisses for the glow...kisses for the lease." - BDRII
Inside the barrier area on Mike's side where security put me there "temporarily" to work out with the issue on accessing the interpreters cuz PJ fans beat me to the front row when the gates opened. They didn't want to piss the fans off by telling them to move out of the way so I can have access to the interpreters.
I had to compete for access while others competed for their luxury access to front row.
I offered the interpreters other solutions - coming inside the barrier to interpret for me or at the wheelchair area.
Apparently the wheelies complained about the interpreters blocking their view last year so they decided not to place the interpreters there.
But my area was perfect - open and roomy for interpreters.
The interpreters didn't want to be there. They wanted to be on the stage....I'm not going further into this right now.
They ignored me for two months to work on PJ songs in ASL.
I've had enough of interpreters taking control of the situation and thinking they know the best for the deaf.
And I'm tired of dealing with the venues who look down on me simply because I requested an interpreter with ASL skills.
I"m just tired of being viewed as a deaf militant.
All I wanted was access to the interpreters and I was denied.
I haven't been sleeping very well lately because I am very hurt and angry. I also feel used and abused.
I sang to myself "Animal" in that "cage" over and over all day. I also have a very different interpretation of Given To Fly.
I will explain more when I am more calm, but I want to do this in ASL and provide you all with caption so you can understand better where I'm coming from.
I'm not blaming PJ and I will still continue support and listen to them - from home.
But no more PJ shows for me.
The interpeter that Ed was dancing with during one of the songs(can't remember which) seemed to be having a jolly time. Not sure if she was
actually interpreting anything or those were her dance moves.
This is just unfair and wrong. Especially knowing how much you and Bobby
love the band and all you have endured and overcome over the last few years.
It would be our loss if we didn't get an opportunity to meet you again
at future shows.
we're all sentient snowflakes
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I'm a number that doesn't count
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
the nothing ventured - the nothing feigned
Inside the barrier area on Mike's side where security put me there "temporarily" to work out with the issue on accessing the interpreters cuz PJ fans beat me to the front row when the gates opened. They didn't want to piss the fans off by telling them to move out of the way so I can have access to the interpreters.
I had to compete for access while others competed for their luxury access to front row.
I offered the interpreters other solutions - coming inside the barrier to interpret for me or at the wheelchair area.
Apparently the wheelies complained about the interpreters blocking their view last year so they decided not to place the interpreters there.
But my area was perfect - open and roomy for interpreters.
The interpreters didn't want to be there. They wanted to be on the stage....I'm not going further into this right now.
They ignored me for two months to work on PJ songs in ASL.
I've had enough of interpreters taking control of the situation and thinking they know the best for the deaf.
And I'm tired of dealing with the venues who look down on me simply because I requested an interpreter with ASL skills.
I"m just tired of being viewed as a deaf militant.
All I wanted was access to the interpreters and I was denied.
I haven't been sleeping very well lately because I am very hurt and angry. I also feel used and abused.
I sang to myself "Animal" in that "cage" over and over all day. I also have a very different interpretation of Given To Fly.
I will explain more when I am more calm, but I want to do this in ASL and provide you all with caption so you can understand better where I'm coming from.
I'm not blaming PJ and I will still continue support and listen to them - from home.
But no more PJ shows for me.
I'm sorry you had such a horrible experience. When I saw the interpreters, I thought about you and your post years ago about getting the implant. There was a woman in front of us that was signing back-and-forth with the black guy... I don't know if she couldn't see or what the issue was with her. We were all off to the side... was the interpreter behind you or something? Were you closer to the stage and you had to turn back to see them?
The interpeter that Ed was dancing with during one of the songs(can't remember which) seemed to be having a jolly time. Not sure if she was
actually interpreting anything or those were her dance moves.
This is just unfair and wrong. Especially knowing how much you and Bobby
love the band and all you have endured and overcome over the last few years.
It would be our loss if we didn't get an opportunity to meet you again
at future shows.
Yup, she's a PJ fan.
It was her dream to interpret for PJ.
Would one fuck me over if I couldn't access to his/her service?
I'm sorry you had such a horrible experience. When I saw the interpreters, I thought about you and your post years ago about getting the implant. There was a woman in front of us that was signing back-and-forth with the black guy... I don't know if she couldn't see or what the issue was with her. We were all off to the side... was the interpreter behind you or something? Were you closer to the stage and you had to turn back to see them?
No, I was behind the last row of PJ fans in the open barrier on Mike's side.
I could not see the interpreters from there - it's like watching a small TV screen.
And with the fans jumping up and down - nope.
The interpreters kept saying, "well, we're providing access for everyone in the crowd"
*gasps*
If I could not see them from where I was, then certainly others can't!
That was full of BS they pulled on us.
I consider this as my punishment because I was able to access to the interpreters for Ben Harper & The innocents because I ran to the front row. I looked out for myself.
But I didn't consider the fact that there could have been other deaf fans in the crowd who couldn't see them.
I really shouldn't have said too much - Bobby told me to sleep on this for a week before saying anything.
JA: Why do I get the Ticketmaster question?
EV: It's your band.
~Q Magazine
"Kisses for the glow...kisses for the lease." - BDRII
The interpeter that Ed was dancing with during one of the songs(can't remember which) seemed to be having a jolly time. Not sure if she was
actually interpreting anything or those were her dance moves.
Oh, that was Alive.
I saw her on the screen. Good for her.
The other terp - the blond one - also a semi-pj fan... got to drink the wine. I saw that on the screen as well.
Weee... good for her.
:rolleyes:
JA: Why do I get the Ticketmaster question?
EV: It's your band.
~Q Magazine
"Kisses for the glow...kisses for the lease." - BDRII
i'm cheating but i just wanted to share this 'non-fanview' from time out chicago, just for perspective's sake:
"After a long, long, music-filled weekend I barely had the energy to stay for Pearl Jam. The group had an egregious seven-disc live box set that came out a couple months ago, but now I can see why: A live show that powerful has probably offered tons of good material.
“Good evening, Chicago,” Eddie Vedder announced. “I’ve been waiting a very long time to say that,” the Evanston native added, reminiscing about riding the El while listening to Neil Young and Patti Smith. I admit that I had a somewhat dismissive attitude toward Pearl Jam beforehand, but watching them blaze onstage even through the slow songs was impressive (as were the crazy fireworks display during “Evenflow”). The selection of Neil Young’s “Rockin’ in the Free World” as the night’s capper wasn’t a surprising move—but having a huge crowd onstage that included Lance Armstrong, and Eddie Vedder perched upon Dennis Rodman’s shoulders? INSANE. Sweaty, dusty and satisfied, we the crowd filed away from Lollapalooza for another year."
and this is good too but you can go and look yourself
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Yeah, there were a few of us up there but the majority of people on the hill (at least where I was) were just standing around.
And I publicly apologize to anyone that was up on the hill behind the wine stand for my horrible singing ; )
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2008: Hartford, Mansfield I & II, EV Boston
2009: Philly III & IV
2010: Boston
2011: PJ20
2012: Philly
2013: Worcester I & II, Brooklyn I & II
HAHA i thought the same thing when only a few people are singing around u u notice ur own voice isnt soo great lol
at least i wasnt the only one
i wonder who that dude in the elevator was??
p.s. i will be expecting a copy asap lol
and if u put my video singing and dancing anywhere ima come after u
Haha, yeah. When my friend got kicked in the head and knocked to the ground, that was it.
At least now I'll know for next time. If I go to another festival.
Lolla would be so much better the LAST week of August. Or June. Or September.
Nuclear fission
get in line and grab your wristband for that...
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Chicago 2007
Camden 2008 MSG 2008 MSG 2008 Hartford 2008.
Seattle 2009 Seattle 2009 Philadelphia 2009,Philadelphia 2009 Philadelphia 2009
Hartford 2010 MSG 2010 MSG 2010
Toronto 2011,Toronto 2011
Wrigley Field 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Philadelphia 2, 2013
Philadelphia 1, 2016 Philadelphia 2 2016 New York 2016 New York 2016 Fenway 1, 2016
Fenway 2, 2018
MSG 2022
St. Paul, 1, St. Paul 2 2023
MSG 2024, MSG 2024
Philadelphia 2024
"I play good, hard-nosed basketball.
Things happen in the game. Nothing you
can do. I don't go and say,
"I'm gonna beat this guy up."
You have to fight for honors for worst singer.....nypj was up behind the wine stand too! lol
Between his singing and X chatting it up, I had to keep turning around and either laugh or shush one of them. lol They were wonderful company and I was honored to watch my first show with them.
I had an amazing time. My first show blew me away. Yes, they sounded a bit distorted at times, but the energy was definitely there. I was happy to see Ed jump down off the main part of the stage to do his little dance. lol
I totally thought they were shooting off fireworks for Matt! He was awesome. Ed was passionate, kind and humbled. It was so refreshing in this day where the fans and the the city and even the earth is taken for granted.
I even yelled Booooooooom at the right time.
Stone was perfection with a guitar. And what can I say about Mike? The man can play his guitar behind his back!! Jeff was rocking like crazy and was much fun to watch as he seemed to really enjoy himself.
I don't think any of the people next to us are on here, but I wanted to say thank you for sharing conversation and passing the time before PJ came on.
Oh, and MMJ rocks!!!!! I loved them. AWESOME!
Nothing negative from me about the crowd or anything. I will just say that I knew there would be lots of shoving and down in front of the stage was not the place I would have parked myself for 8 hours only to complain that people were shoving me around during the show. lol C'mon.
And I don't feel right when you're gone away
I gave you a glass of wine!
And I don't feel right when you're gone away
bullcrap i was with u and let u have it lol
i thought about grabbing it and running
i should be on top of list seeing as i was with u at the time u got it
i bought 10 sandwiches for u lazy people lol j/k
i know, you'll be taken care of. i was just kidding with the above post.
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Chicago 2007
Camden 2008 MSG 2008 MSG 2008 Hartford 2008.
Seattle 2009 Seattle 2009 Philadelphia 2009,Philadelphia 2009 Philadelphia 2009
Hartford 2010 MSG 2010 MSG 2010
Toronto 2011,Toronto 2011
Wrigley Field 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Philadelphia 2, 2013
Philadelphia 1, 2016 Philadelphia 2 2016 New York 2016 New York 2016 Fenway 1, 2016
Fenway 2, 2018
MSG 2022
St. Paul, 1, St. Paul 2 2023
MSG 2024, MSG 2024
Philadelphia 2024
"I play good, hard-nosed basketball.
Things happen in the game. Nothing you
can do. I don't go and say,
"I'm gonna beat this guy up."
And I don't feel right when you're gone away
easy with my singing comments ,,,,,,,,;)
o wait i elbowed u lol sorry
he was w/ an old lady,,and he was an old man lol
ok we both get them early
x ,,since ur stuck in o'hare burn em now
Thank you for the sandwich.
And I don't feel right when you're gone away
Albany 2006 Camden 2006 E. Rutherford 2, 2006 Inglewood 2006,
Chicago 2007
Camden 2008 MSG 2008 MSG 2008 Hartford 2008.
Seattle 2009 Seattle 2009 Philadelphia 2009,Philadelphia 2009 Philadelphia 2009
Hartford 2010 MSG 2010 MSG 2010
Toronto 2011,Toronto 2011
Wrigley Field 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Philadelphia 2, 2013
Philadelphia 1, 2016 Philadelphia 2 2016 New York 2016 New York 2016 Fenway 1, 2016
Fenway 2, 2018
MSG 2022
St. Paul, 1, St. Paul 2 2023
MSG 2024, MSG 2024
Philadelphia 2024
"I play good, hard-nosed basketball.
Things happen in the game. Nothing you
can do. I don't go and say,
"I'm gonna beat this guy up."
i was kidding take ur time
also, I watched the show from a great place: up in front of the port-a-johns on the right side, under the trees. perfect view and we were all by ourselves, not packed like sardines like most people were.
great show! I wasn't even going until 4:30 on Saturday when I said "fuck it" and hopped in with my buddies for the 11 hour drive. well worth it
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Well, well, welll...
That was the interpreters I requested TWO MONTHS AGO and they refused to come to where I was to have access to their services.
They can KISS my ASS!!!
I was put in the "cage" and treated like an animal back there.
I am trying to deal with this but right now I am too angry about not being able to see the interpreters from where I was.
They told you the setlist and yet they refused to tell me.
They knew I was angry and a big PJ fan.
There were three or four of them there and yet, not a single came to take care of me.
I will make a video in Sign Language (ASL) and also caption/subtitle it for all of you to see my review and the shit I went through trying to get access to those interpreters that I requested TWO MONTHS ago.
Shame on the interpreters for having their own personal agenda and forgetting their true purpose of being at the festival - providing access to the deaf.
They failed this.
And they knew this was my last Pearl Jam show for good.
Shame on you, interpreters, shame on you!!!!
EV: It's your band.
~Q Magazine
"Kisses for the glow...kisses for the lease." - BDRII
And I don't feel right when you're gone away
Horribly disappointed that I couldn't get tickets to the Vic and couldn't go to Wrigley to see Ed sing, and knowing that with my high 10c number this would be my only chance to be up close to the stage, I took the risk.
I got to the gate at 10:30 and half walked, half ran to the AT&T stage. I had one big bottle of water, and that was it. I ended up about 5 "rows" back, about 20-25 feet away from the stage on the left side (Mike's side).
So I sat/stood there for about 11 1/2 hours. I can't describe the heat. You're facing south, so the sun's in your face all day. Luckily I had a handheld fan. But by the time I got home my clothes, my hair, everything was drenched. By the end I literally thought that I was going to die; I couldn't breathe because of the heat and all the people squishing forward, and there were a ton of people smoking around me.
Despite all of it, I have no regrets. When Ed came onstage with Kings of Leon and I finally saw him up close, I went completely nuts. Awesome that he completely shredded those tambourines. What song was that?
The next few hours were brutal. I ran out of water during MMJ. A bunch of people who obviously hadn't been there the whole day were shoving their way to the front. I'm happy to have met so many ecstatic PJ fans, but some of these people were the most rude and inconsiderate people I've ever encountered. This couple pushed in front of me and smugly informed me that they weren't moving, then proceeded to make fun of me and blow smoke in my face. Thankfully, Security booted them during the middle of PJ's set when the asshat was trying to put his girlfriend on his shoulders.
But enough negativity. When PJ came out, they tore up the place. The crowd went absolutely frickin nuts. The crowd surfing/pushing started, and I spent most of the show singing when I could, trying to breathe, and trying not to fall. Absolutely exhilirating, and the best part was that I could see all of their faces clearly. Ed was smiling the whole time, and I saw Jeff laugh a few times (I love his smile!). There were some sound issues, but I figured it was because we were so close. It still rocked.
Some highlights: Mike's solo/Matt's drum solo!, Ed coming out and singing "Alive" accapella with the crowd, who had been singing it during the break, the Bush and BP Amoco rants (the crowd broke into a chant of "Fuck BP!", which made Ed laugh), EDUCATION, just the whole thing. And all those people up there at the end. I was blown away.
Afterwards, I stumbled over to the waterfountain and dunked my head in it and swallowed water until I thought I would pass out.
I'll probably never do anything like that again, but it was SO worth it. So glad they came to Chicago this summer.
where were you??? There were interpreters on Mike's side all day, different ones all night long!
-and why was this your last show for good?
Inside the barrier area on Mike's side where security put me there "temporarily" to work out with the issue on accessing the interpreters cuz PJ fans beat me to the front row when the gates opened. They didn't want to piss the fans off by telling them to move out of the way so I can have access to the interpreters.
I had to compete for access while others competed for their luxury access to front row.
I offered the interpreters other solutions - coming inside the barrier to interpret for me or at the wheelchair area.
Apparently the wheelies complained about the interpreters blocking their view last year so they decided not to place the interpreters there.
But my area was perfect - open and roomy for interpreters.
The interpreters didn't want to be there. They wanted to be on the stage....I'm not going further into this right now.
They ignored me for two months to work on PJ songs in ASL.
I've had enough of interpreters taking control of the situation and thinking they know the best for the deaf.
And I'm tired of dealing with the venues who look down on me simply because I requested an interpreter with ASL skills.
I"m just tired of being viewed as a deaf militant.
All I wanted was access to the interpreters and I was denied.
I haven't been sleeping very well lately because I am very hurt and angry. I also feel used and abused.
I sang to myself "Animal" in that "cage" over and over all day. I also have a very different interpretation of Given To Fly.
I will explain more when I am more calm, but I want to do this in ASL and provide you all with caption so you can understand better where I'm coming from.
I'm not blaming PJ and I will still continue support and listen to them - from home.
But no more PJ shows for me.
EV: It's your band.
~Q Magazine
"Kisses for the glow...kisses for the lease." - BDRII
The interpeter that Ed was dancing with during one of the songs(can't remember which) seemed to be having a jolly time. Not sure if she was
actually interpreting anything or those were her dance moves.
This is just unfair and wrong. Especially knowing how much you and Bobby
love the band and all you have endured and overcome over the last few years.
It would be our loss if we didn't get an opportunity to meet you again
at future shows.
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the nothing ventured - the nothing feigned
I'm sorry you had such a horrible experience. When I saw the interpreters, I thought about you and your post years ago about getting the implant. There was a woman in front of us that was signing back-and-forth with the black guy... I don't know if she couldn't see or what the issue was with her. We were all off to the side... was the interpreter behind you or something? Were you closer to the stage and you had to turn back to see them?
Yup, she's a PJ fan.
It was her dream to interpret for PJ.
Would one fuck me over if I couldn't access to his/her service?
I don't see why not!
No, I was behind the last row of PJ fans in the open barrier on Mike's side.
I could not see the interpreters from there - it's like watching a small TV screen.
And with the fans jumping up and down - nope.
The interpreters kept saying, "well, we're providing access for everyone in the crowd"
*gasps*
If I could not see them from where I was, then certainly others can't!
That was full of BS they pulled on us.
I consider this as my punishment because I was able to access to the interpreters for Ben Harper & The innocents because I ran to the front row. I looked out for myself.
But I didn't consider the fact that there could have been other deaf fans in the crowd who couldn't see them.
I really shouldn't have said too much - Bobby told me to sleep on this for a week before saying anything.
EV: It's your band.
~Q Magazine
"Kisses for the glow...kisses for the lease." - BDRII
Oh, that was Alive.
I saw her on the screen. Good for her.
The other terp - the blond one - also a semi-pj fan... got to drink the wine. I saw that on the screen as well.
Weee... good for her.
EV: It's your band.
~Q Magazine
"Kisses for the glow...kisses for the lease." - BDRII
aha, I have now discovered a way to get on stage and dance with Ed.
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I'm a number that doesn't count
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the nothing ventured - the nothing feigned
lmao
EV: It's your band.
~Q Magazine
"Kisses for the glow...kisses for the lease." - BDRII
"After a long, long, music-filled weekend I barely had the energy to stay for Pearl Jam. The group had an egregious seven-disc live box set that came out a couple months ago, but now I can see why: A live show that powerful has probably offered tons of good material.
“Good evening, Chicago,” Eddie Vedder announced. “I’ve been waiting a very long time to say that,” the Evanston native added, reminiscing about riding the El while listening to Neil Young and Patti Smith. I admit that I had a somewhat dismissive attitude toward Pearl Jam beforehand, but watching them blaze onstage even through the slow songs was impressive (as were the crazy fireworks display during “Evenflow”). The selection of Neil Young’s “Rockin’ in the Free World” as the night’s capper wasn’t a surprising move—but having a huge crowd onstage that included Lance Armstrong, and Eddie Vedder perched upon Dennis Rodman’s shoulders? INSANE. Sweaty, dusty and satisfied, we the crowd filed away from Lollapalooza for another year."
and this is good too but you can go and look yourself
http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2007/08/06/pearl-jam-amy-winehouse-ben-harper-behind-the-scenes-at-lollapalooza-with-the-smoking-section/
it starts: "The Smoking Section has to give it up for Eddie Vedder, who swept through Chicago and made our Lollapalooza worth living. "
when my ears ring, my heart beats