Question about Eddie Vedder Tour (Jacksonville, FL)

jmh139

I am thinking of taking my 11 year old daughter to the Jacksonville, FL concert on Nov the 24th. I see there are some tickets still available. Just wanted to check to make sure this this environment would be appropriate for her (I would think it would).

She LOVES Eddie and Pearl Jam and her favorites are the "slow songs" I just got back from the Midtown Music festival in Atlanta and would NEVER put her in that environment (this was my first Pearl Jam show, and it was incredible, I told my wife it was as close to a religious experience that I would likely ever experience!)

Also, anyone have any good seats available for sale? Or recommend the best seats available on ticketmaster. I tried to figure it out with the map they provide, but it is confusing. Thanks Jay

JessicaTwoFeetThick

Hi,

I've seen Eddie solo a handful of times and I would say an 11 year old who likes Pearl Jam would have an EXCELLENT time at the show -- as long as you don't mind a stray curse word here or there. The shows are orderly and always take place in beautiful theaters. Eddie does quite a bit of storytelling and plays his solo material, selected acoustic covers, and the quieter end of some of the Pearl Jam songs he's written. It's a good time and a lot more laid back than a Pearl Jam show. People will sing along, people may shout out requests, but it's the farthest thing from rough you'd imagine with a theatre show. Highly recommend. Your 11 year old PJ fan will treasure it if it's his or her first show. How cool?

Just my .02 cents.

Princess Bulldozer

^ I agree with Jessica.

I saw Eddie in Australia and it was a wonderful experience.
11 year old me would have loved it.

Wilds

great idea. Totally good environment.

danis

I saw him twice last year and wanted to take my twins with me but was afraid they wouldn't behave. Decided to wait for the next opportunity. Well, here it is. I'm taking one of the boys to see Eddie in Orlando. The kids have really different personalities and the other one said he'd prefer to wait for a PJ concert :-) They're seven and used to Eddie cursings. I already explained that part for them
I believe it's going to be unforgettable, for me at least. My first PJ show was in Orlando in 92 and take my kid to see Eddie there, is surreal!

acutejam

READILY AGREE! Perfect first concert for her -- totally great environment all around. Sitting for the most part so she'll see, still get the "ROAR" of the crowd, cuz, ya, it's Eddie. Beautiful music, great story-telling (if not always age appropraite...) Get a little bit of the "Full Rock Show" there at the end...

But you will have the opportunity to explain exceedingly drunken behavior. Maybe even a conversation about the haze in the air. But a vast majority of EV fans are completely polite and respectful of others, of the venue, of the artist...

Some anxiety perhaps around the crush at the merch booth, she's gotta get a shirt! (Let her stand to the side as you wait in line?) Consider letting her have a coke, lil hopped up on sugar and caffine! (Though that backfired for me, my daughter crashed during encore of Alive during her first PJ show... Age 9.)

You won't need for Eddie or Glen -- but when you're ready, go big: Etymotic Research ER20 ETY-Plugs Hearing Protection Earplugs. Forget the crappy foam inserts, too muffled. Doesn't hurt to have 'em though, you might be near a PA stack (ushers usually have foam plugs).

OMG I'm jealous, my daughter has JUST flashed big time on Into the Wild -- and I'd already booked for Phoenix without her, ah well, next tour... My daughter and I catch about 5-6 shows every year now (she's 14), some are my favs (rush), some are her's (Keane). But the memories are both of ours!

Be prepared, think about what she might encounter, eat well before you go, get there somewhat early, merch, soda, bathroom -- she'll really enjoy Glen, and the crowd may be super thin (sadly) so it's great to take it in, get acclimated. Say "hi" to those around you, subtly make everyone aware that you've got a child with you. I always let the folks behind us know she may be sitting on her knees.. Be prepared to swap seats with her if large dude plops down in front of her... Prepare for her NOT seeing during the encore (Hard Sun), or make sure folks behind are cool if she stands on the seat (the ushers will not let you, but...)

And make sure she knows how to scream!

jmh139

Thanks everyone for all the information. she will have no problem with a few words here and there, I know she hears worse at school. I got tickets from Ticketmasters today, we are sitting in the LOGERT, row BBB. If you see a very excited 11 year old blond girl, come by and say hi! Jay

LeatherMosquitoMan

JessicaTwoFeetThick wrote:

Hi,

I've seen Eddie solo a handful of times and I would say an 11 year old who likes Pearl Jam would have an EXCELLENT time at the show -- as long as you don't mind a stray curse word here or there. The shows are orderly and always take place in beautiful theaters. Eddie does quite a bit of storytelling and plays his solo material, selected acoustic covers, and the quieter end of some of the Pearl Jam songs he's written. It's a good time and a lot more laid back than a Pearl Jam show. People will sing along, people may shout out requests, but it's the farthest thing from rough you'd imagine with a theatre show. Highly recommend. Your 11 year old PJ fan will treasure it if it's his or her first show. How cool?

Just my .02 cents.

Exactly this.

Neosurfer79

I will be at both Orlando shows, I hope your kids behave themselves! lol

danis wrote:

I saw him twice last year and wanted to take my twins with me but was afraid they wouldn't behave. Decided to wait for the next opportunity. Well, here it is. I'm taking one of the boys to see Eddie in Orlando. The kids have really different personalities and the other one said he'd prefer to wait for a PJ concert :-) They're seven and used to Eddie cursings. I already explained that part for them
I believe it's going to be unforgettable, for me at least. My first PJ show was in Orlando in 92 and take my kid to see Eddie there, is surreal!

front spacer

My wife and I will be at the show next month, too. We're vacationing down in SoFl and we're hitting Jax on the way home. We scored front row, just behind the pit and we can't wait!!

I agree with everyone else that has already posted replies. The overall vibe of an EV show is much more laid-back than a standard PJ show. I was also at Midtown with my wife last month and would not have wanted to have my kids with us, not a good environment. But when we saw Ed in St. Louis last year, it was absolutely wonderful. He is still so passionate and powerful, plays a lot of familiar PJ, Uke, and ITW masterpieces. Obscure covers are also interlaced into the setlist. As has already been mentioned, Ed does engage in some colorful storytelling. But hey, that's why we go, right? Get there early to enjoy Glen Hansard, too. If you're never seen or heard him, you are in for a real treat! :thumbup:

I've already been told by my 11-yr old and 7-yr old that the next time PJ comes to an amphitheater near us, without a GA atmosphere, that they're ready. PJ Radio has taught them well...Me - "OK, first one to name the next song wins!" 11-yr old daughter - "Ooo, Ooo....I Believe In Miracles by the Ramones, right?" 7 yr-old son - "I hope they play Got Some next!"

A daddy has to be proud!