City Steam is a good place, too, but I think it's farther from the XL than Black Bear. Black Bear is nice and close to the XL. I will say City Steam has great beer.
I can't remember going to City Steam. One thing that is great about the Black Bear Saloon is that it is a big place. Which is great for these pre-parties because they get so packed.
Pearl Jam Shows: 1998 - 9/11 New York, NY (MSG night 2); 9/13 Hartford, CT || 2000 - 8/24 Wantagh, NY (Jones Beach 2); 8/27 Saratoga Springs; 8/29 Mansfield, MA (night 1); 8/30 Mansfield, MA (night 2) || 2003 - 4/29 Albany, NY; 5/3 State College, PA; 7/2 Mansfield (night 1); 7/6 Camden, NJ (night 2); 7/8 New York, NY (MSG night 1) || 2004 - 9/28 Boston, MA (night 1); 9/29 Boston, MA (night 2) || 2005 - 10/3 Philadelphia, PA || 2006 - 5/12 Albany, NY; 5/13 Hartford, CT; 5/24 Boston, MA (night 1); 5/25 Boston, MA (night 2); 5/27 Camden, NJ (night 1); 5/28 Camden, NJ (night 2)|| 2008 - 6/19 Camden, NJ (night 1); 6/24 New York, NY (MSG night 1); 6/25 New York, NY (MSG night 2); 6/27 Hartford, CT; 6/28 Mansfield, MA (night 1); 6/30 Mansfield, MA (night 2); 7/1 New York, NY (Beacon Theater)|| 2009 - 9/21 Seattle, WA (night 1); 9/22 Seattle, WA (night 2); 10/27 Philadelphia, PA (Spectrum night 1); 10/28 Philadelphia, PA (Spectrum night 2); 10/30 Philadelphia, PA (Spectrum night 3); 10/31 Philadelphia, PA (Spectrum night 4)|| 2010 - 5/15 Hartford, CT; 5/17 Boston, MA; 5/20 New York, NY (MSG night 1); 5/21 New York, NY (MSG night 2)|| 2011 - 9/3 East Troy, WI (PJ20); 9/4 East Troy, WI (PJ20) || 2012 - 9/2 Philadelphia, PA, 9/30 Missoula, MT || 2013 - 7/19 Chicago, IL (Wrigley Field), 10/12 Buffalo, NY, 10/15 Worcester, MA (night 1), 10/16 Worcester, MA (night 2), 10/18 Brooklyn, NY (night 1), 10/19 Brooklyn, NY (night 2), 10/25 Hartford, CT || 2014 - 10/22 Denver, CO || 2015 - 9/26 New York, NY (Global Citizen Festival) || 2016 - 5/1 New York, NY (night 1), 5/2 New York, NY (night 2), 8/5 Boston, MA (Fenway Park night 1), 8/7 Boston, MA (Fenway Park night 2) || 2018 - 9/2 Boston, MA (Fenway Park night 1) || 2020 - 3/30 New York, NY Eddie Vedder solo: 2008 - Boston night 1 & 2 || 2009 - Albany, NY night 1 & 2 || 2011 - Hartford, CT, Boston, MA
I can't remember going to City Steam. One thing that is great about the Black Bear Saloon is that it is a big place. Which is great for these pre-parties because they get so packed.
Yeah, Black Bear is the best place for the pre-party, geographically and crowd-wise.
Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
City steam is good for a pre pre party. They make their own beer there and it's pretty good.
A pre-pre-party? Now that's an idea!
Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
Well, I'm in. I booked my hotel in Hartford today. Usually don't do that, especially when I don't have tickets yet, but I will cross fingers for the lottery. If no dice with that, will try for public sale. I am certain I will get tix through TM when they go on sale. So, see you all in October. Gonna be a great night.
Well, I'm in. I booked my hotel in Hartford today. Usually don't do that, especially when I don't have tickets yet, but I will cross fingers for the lottery. If no dice with that, will try for public sale. I am certain I will get tix through TM when they go on sale. So, see you all in October. Gonna be a great night.
Funny, I just booked our room too. I've never done that before I've had tickets.We stayed at the Hilton last time they were there and had a great time, and you can't beat the location so I wanted to make sure I got a room there again.
I have Hartford as my 1st choice for the lottery and my wife has it as her 2nd choice. If we don't get them I'll be sure to grab some as soon as they go on sale at TM!
edit: Now that I think about it I guess it was pretty dumb of us to do that. If I don't get it as a 1st choice that pretty much means that there won't be any tickets left for the 2nd choice people. I guess we need to rethink our strategy before Monday.
I can't remember going to City Steam. One thing that is great about the Black Bear Saloon is that it is a big place. Which is great for these pre-parties because they get so packed.
Yeah, Black Bear is the best place for the pre-party, geographically and crowd-wise.
Except we drank that place dry last time.
And the bag check for booze going into the hotel...c'mon!
Well, I'm in. I booked my hotel in Hartford today. Usually don't do that, especially when I don't have tickets yet, but I will cross fingers for the lottery. If no dice with that, will try for public sale. I am certain I will get tix through TM when they go on sale. So, see you all in October. Gonna be a great night.
Funny, I just booked our room too. I've never done that before I've had tickets.We stayed at the Hilton last time they were there and had a great time, and you can't beat the location so I wanted to make sure I got a room there again.
I have Hartford as my 1st choice for the lottery and my wife has it as her 2nd choice. If we don't get them I'll be sure to grab some as soon as they go on sale at TM!
edit: Now that I think about it I guess it was pretty dumb of us to do that. If I don't get it as a 1st choice that pretty much means that there won't be any tickets left for the 2nd choice people. I guess we need to rethink our strategy before Monday.
I know man, the lottery strategy is a little confusing. But good luck to you all the same. Im staying at the Holiday Inn Express. Same place I stayed when I saw Eddie solo in 2011. They're parking lot is right behind the Black Bear Saloon which is right down the street from the Civic Center.
Well, I'm in. I booked my hotel in Hartford today. Usually don't do that, especially when I don't have tickets yet, but I will cross fingers for the lottery. If no dice with that, will try for public sale. I am certain I will get tix through TM when they go on sale. So, see you all in October. Gonna be a great night.
Funny, I just booked our room too. I've never done that before I've had tickets.We stayed at the Hilton last time they were there and had a great time, and you can't beat the location so I wanted to make sure I got a room there again.
I have Hartford as my 1st choice for the lottery and my wife has it as her 2nd choice. If we don't get them I'll be sure to grab some as soon as they go on sale at TM!
edit: Now that I think about it I guess it was pretty dumb of us to do that. If I don't get it as a 1st choice that pretty much means that there won't be any tickets left for the 2nd choice people. I guess we need to rethink our strategy before Monday.
my wife and I both put it for our first choice. I figure we could unload the 2 for cost on the board to someone shut out so no worries
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I can't remember going to City Steam. One thing that is great about the Black Bear Saloon is that it is a big place. Which is great for these pre-parties because they get so packed.
Yeah, Black Bear is the best place for the pre-party, geographically and crowd-wise.
Except we drank that place dry last time.
And the bag check for booze going into the hotel...c'mon!
Black Bear better prepare for us!
They checked your bags for booze at the hotel? :fp: :nono:
Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
my wife and I both put it for our first choice. I figure we could unload the 2 for cost on the board to someone shut out so no worries
Well, if it works out that I get shut out and you have an extra pair, I would love to take them off your hands.
Will Fenway be making an appearance in Hartford with you? That guy has M.I.A around here.
Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
I'll be there ready to kick ass. I want people drinking in Whalers jerseys and Halloween masks.
Godamn, where are we partying? Never been in the city, just passed it.
First of all, I am dying from laughter at your avatar.
I have to find a place to get a Whalers shirt/jersey. I have a hat but I think my head grew because it doesn't fit me anymore.
Hopefully we can book Black Bear again for the pre-party. Two consecutive PJ related pre-parties have been there: Hartford 2010 and EVCT11. It is really close to the XL Center.
Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
I'll be there ready to kick ass. I want people drinking in Whalers jerseys and Halloween masks.
Godamn, where are we partying? Never been in the city, just passed it.
First of all, I am dying from laughter at your avatar.
I have to find a place to get a Whalers shirt/jersey. I have a hat but I think my head grew because it doesn't fit me anymore.
Hopefully we can book Black Bear again for the pre-party. Two consecutive PJ related pre-parties have been there: Hartford 2010 and EVCT11. It is really close to the XL Center.
You won't have a problem. Hartford is the ultimate commuter city. As soon as the offices close, tumbleweeds appear in the streets.
Sorry. The world doesn't work the way you tell it to.
I'll be there ready to kick ass. I want people drinking in Whalers jerseys and Halloween masks.
Godamn, where are we partying? Never been in the city, just passed it.
First of all, I am dying from laughter at your avatar.
I have to find a place to get a Whalers shirt/jersey. I have a hat but I think my head grew because it doesn't fit me anymore.
Hopefully we can book Black Bear again for the pre-party. Two consecutive PJ related pre-parties have been there: Hartford 2010 and EVCT11. It is really close to the XL Center.
You won't have a problem. Hartford is the ultimate commuter city. As soon as the offices close, tumbleweeds appear in the streets.
Yeah, you can't even find an open Dunkin' on the weekends.
Well, if it works out that I get shut out and you have an extra pair, I would love to take them off your hands.
Will Fenway be making an appearance in Hartford with you? That guy has M.I.A around here.
Oh he'll be there. He's trying for the lottery but says hes buying tickets one way or another. It's gonna be a EVCT reunion for sure. This time PJCT.
Sweet! PJCT13 is going to be a blast if we all get tickets!
Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
Count me in! Worcester probably won't work for me, so here's hoping for Hartford!
PJ: 2003 Mansfield: July 2 2004 Boston: Sept 28 & 29 2005 Montreal: Sept 15 2006 Boston: May 24 & 25 2008 Hartford: June 27, Mansfield: June 28, 2010 Boston: May 17 2013 Worcester: Oct 15, Hartford: Oct 25, 2016 Hampton: April 18, Raleigh: April 20 (cancelled), Columbia: April 21. Quebec: May 5. Boston (Fenway): August 7
The more I think about this show, the more excited I get! PJ + Hartford + Friday night = insane fun!
Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
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Eddie Vedder solo: 2008 - Boston night 1 & 2 || 2009 - Albany, NY night 1 & 2 || 2011 - Hartford, CT, Boston, MA
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
9/29/04 Boston, 6/28/08 Mansfield, 8/23/09 Chicago, 5/15/10 Hartford
5/17/10 Boston, 10/15/13 Worcester, 10/16/13 Worcester, 10/25/13 Hartford
8/5/16 Fenway, 8/7/16 Fenway
EV Solo: 6/16/11 Boston, 6/18/11 Hartford,
Funny, I just booked our room too. I've never done that before I've had tickets.We stayed at the Hilton last time they were there and had a great time, and you can't beat the location so I wanted to make sure I got a room there again.
I have Hartford as my 1st choice for the lottery and my wife has it as her 2nd choice. If we don't get them I'll be sure to grab some as soon as they go on sale at TM!
edit: Now that I think about it I guess it was pretty dumb of us to do that. If I don't get it as a 1st choice that pretty much means that there won't be any tickets left for the 2nd choice people. I guess we need to rethink our strategy before Monday.
EV: 8/09/08 8/10/08 6/08/09 6/09/09 6/18/11
Except we drank that place dry last time.
And the bag check for booze going into the hotel...c'mon!
I know man, the lottery strategy is a little confusing. But good luck to you all the same. Im staying at the Holiday Inn Express. Same place I stayed when I saw Eddie solo in 2011. They're parking lot is right behind the Black Bear Saloon which is right down the street from the Civic Center.
9/29/04 Boston, 6/28/08 Mansfield, 8/23/09 Chicago, 5/15/10 Hartford
5/17/10 Boston, 10/15/13 Worcester, 10/16/13 Worcester, 10/25/13 Hartford
8/5/16 Fenway, 8/7/16 Fenway
EV Solo: 6/16/11 Boston, 6/18/11 Hartford,
Well, if it works out that I get shut out and you have an extra pair, I would love to take them off your hands.
9/29/04 Boston, 6/28/08 Mansfield, 8/23/09 Chicago, 5/15/10 Hartford
5/17/10 Boston, 10/15/13 Worcester, 10/16/13 Worcester, 10/25/13 Hartford
8/5/16 Fenway, 8/7/16 Fenway
EV Solo: 6/16/11 Boston, 6/18/11 Hartford,
As would we!
EV: 8/09/08 8/10/08 6/08/09 6/09/09 6/18/11
They checked your bags for booze at the hotel? :fp: :nono:
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
Godamn, where are we partying? Never been in the city, just passed it.
All that I once held as true
I stand alone without beliefs
The only truth I know is you.
I have to find a place to get a Whalers shirt/jersey. I have a hat but I think my head grew because it doesn't fit me anymore.
Hopefully we can book Black Bear again for the pre-party. Two consecutive PJ related pre-parties have been there: Hartford 2010 and EVCT11. It is really close to the XL Center.
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
Are there still rooms available at the Hilton?
All that I once held as true
I stand alone without beliefs
The only truth I know is you.
You won't have a problem. Hartford is the ultimate commuter city. As soon as the offices close, tumbleweeds appear in the streets.
Yeah, you can't even find an open Dunkin' on the weekends.
Oh he'll be there. He's trying for the lottery but says hes buying tickets one way or another. It's gonna be a EVCT reunion for sure. This time PJCT.
9/29/04 Boston, 6/28/08 Mansfield, 8/23/09 Chicago, 5/15/10 Hartford
5/17/10 Boston, 10/15/13 Worcester, 10/16/13 Worcester, 10/25/13 Hartford
8/5/16 Fenway, 8/7/16 Fenway
EV Solo: 6/16/11 Boston, 6/18/11 Hartford,
As long as I get in the door, I am a happy camper.
9/29/04 Boston, 6/28/08 Mansfield, 8/23/09 Chicago, 5/15/10 Hartford
5/17/10 Boston, 10/15/13 Worcester, 10/16/13 Worcester, 10/25/13 Hartford
8/5/16 Fenway, 8/7/16 Fenway
EV Solo: 6/16/11 Boston, 6/18/11 Hartford,
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
2003 Mansfield: July 2
2004 Boston: Sept 28 & 29
2005 Montreal: Sept 15
2006 Boston: May 24 & 25
2008 Hartford: June 27, Mansfield: June 28,
2010 Boston: May 17
2013 Worcester: Oct 15, Hartford: Oct 25,
2016 Hampton: April 18, Raleigh: April 20 (cancelled), Columbia: April 21. Quebec: May 5. Boston (Fenway): August 7
EV Solo: Boston 8/2/08, Boston 6/16/11
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"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful