*** Wrigley Field Fanviews Here 7/19/13 ***

dimitrispearljam

Red Mosquito75 wrote:

This was a great show. Thank you to the Band and all the fellow 10c members I met in Wrigleyville.
I went to Chicago with Wife on Thursday with no tickets. Spent Thursday night in Wrigleyville and met some great people and listened to the soundcheck.
We got down to Wrigley at 9am Friday hoping to score tickets. I knew it was going to take patience when you see that the street scalpers didn't have tickets. We waited all day, go sunburned, talked with people and watched.
Yes it was very hot but when they released more tix and we got 2 floor seats for face it was magic.
Many things can be said about the setlist but for a fan like me it was almost perfect.
I love Wrigley field and this Band and again Thank you.
This was a show for us the fan club members. The heat during the delay sucked for us but we all made it and saw one hell of a show.
Nothing is perfect and this was sure an adventure for us.
I never thought I would see Chloe Dancer/Crown of Thorns and Bugs!!!!
Come Back was special in so many ways.
Kick ass Release...
Eddie Crowd surfing!!
3 new songs...Awesome.

THANK YOU PEARL JAM

dimitrispearljam

Heisenberg wrote:

Kudos to everyone involved. The band could not have handled such a difficult situation any better, the crowd was completely positive and cooperative (at least where I was), and the Wrigley staff did a great job of maintaining order. I fully expected GA to be an overrun train wreck once we re-entered after the dleay and it was anything but. Fantastic experience all the way around and thanks to my ticket buddy Tim for the last minute save.

Oh, and 3 more words...

MIKE FUCKIN' MCCREADY!!!!!

dirtyFrank222

I was there and from Philly and proud of it, but I'll be honest they would of canceled the show by 11o'clock much props to CHI TOWN OH Yeah I was in paninc they weren't coming back out :fp:

WHIPSON

Thank You Pearl Jam for the Special Evening! Worth every penny and minute of THE day and the months leading up.

LastExit23

I hope this is the right place to share this.

I have a sports podcast called The Sports-Casters. During the slower summer months we often explore pop culture.

This week we had the chance to interview Grantland's music critic, Steven Hyden.

Here is a link to Steven's review of the Wrigley show:

http://www.grantland.com/blog/hollywood ... gley-field

Here is a link to our interview with Steven:

http://www.garbageradio.com/podcasts/sp ... s03e18.mp3

The interview begins at 1:24:32

The interview is essentially 35 minutes of Pearl Jam talk. I hope you enjoy it.

CrazyJazy

What a great experience! Took my sister to her first Pearl Jam show (and her first time at Wrigley Field) and she had a great time. My 10club seats were in Field M which were better than I expected. The only downer of the experience was the merchandise. I waited in the merchandise line Thursday for two hours, but had to leave as street parking was only good for 2 hours. Had it not been for that, I probably would have been able to get a shirt. As for the songs at the show, I took a peek at twitter during one of the breaks and saw the leaked setlist. Really the only song I was let down about missing was Speed of Sound, since they never play it live.

The highlight for me was the new songs, as I am really looking forward to the new album. I can see Future Days being a radio hit, much like Just Breathe.

MichaelMcKevin

Does anyone have any sort of idea when the bootleg might be released?

dimitrispearljam

MichaelMcKevin wrote:

Does anyone have any sort of idea when the bootleg might be released?

we dont know yet..to early to tell

Mhfrench

Waited 20 years to finally see my favorite band play live and it was a life changing show...did not think it possible to be more obsessed than I was before but I am. Trying to figure out how to make up for lost time and see at least 5 shows this fall. The rain delay only added to the entire experience. Was blown away by how all the fans in the pit handled the delay...no problems at all and it gave me the opportunity to meet and have concert veterans share prior experiences with me. Epic night, epic show, epic band and epic fan base.

wall05

Came from Philly and had such an incredible time! It was my tenth PJ show and I feel like I get spoiled by this band with the shows I've seen! I was beyond elated that the band came back out and gave us the show they did, not to mention the opening 7 song sequence that I absolutely LOVED! I had been telling my girlfriend for months that if they did either a Release or Oceans opener it would be incredible and they delivered! I also had been dying for a Come Back ever since the one from Philly 09 was aborted and having lost my mother since then, and I was able to cross that off the list as well. We got an incredible mix of classics, rarities, debuts, and awesome covers! (Mother and Eruption! HOLY CRAP!) I honestly felt that the rain delay added to the specialness of the show and raised my respect for this band to a whole new level (and it was already REALLY high). Their determination to put on that show was incredible and I wouldn't have wanted to be anywhere else last Friday night. I'm still in complete awe! I'll never forget that show. Pearl Jam playing Wrigley till 2 a.m. in the face of some extreme weather and giving the fans their all was definitely one for the books in my eyes. THANK YOU PEARL JAM!

Tacomatose

Wrigley Field … What used to be just the name of a baseball field has a whole new meaning for me. Driving back from the show, completely exhausted and drained, I knew that I would need a few days to absorb and sort it all out. Now, with the benefit of some rest and listening to the show (source 3) on repeat, I can say that, for me, that Wrigley Field truly was a “you had to be there” experience, and I was!

Before every show, my greatest anticipation is wondering what journey Pearl Jam has in store for me. And what a journey!

First Set: What better way to kick off the night than with Release, the first song Pearl Jam ever played live. Then Present Tense—my first time live for a song that always helps keep me focused on what's important every time I hear it. Low Light, with lightening in the background. After Friday, I’ll forever get choked up when I hear Come Back (and again, stay focused on what's important!). And the band sounded great, with Jeff’s bass literally rattling my guts so I could feel the music. Things were off to a great start then …

Rain Delay: I had such a range of emotions when the rain came, from disbelief (after checking the weather incessantly for days, I had convinced myself that we would be spared), to amazement with how orderly the floor was cleared, to anxiousness as I watched the center field clock tick closer to the 11 pm curfew. When the rain finally cleared, I couldn't understand why they were not gearing back up. Would they really make us wait for an hour plus and then cancel the show? Then more rain. I'm thinking that this is not going to end well. And then, when I was sure that they were going to cancel the rest of the show, what seemed like a swarm of roadies and crew descended and got the stage ready in record time as literally thousands of exhausted, emotionally-tested (and likely over-served) fans streamed back to the field. At first, I was excited: “They’re really coming back!” But then, I started to worry: “For how long?” That second feeling stayed with me for the rest of the night …

Second Set: I’m not a Cubs fan, so All the Way is not intrinsically special to me. But what was special was the serendipity of seeing Eddie play it in Wrigley, just like when I heard Sinatra come on in a bar many beers into my first trip to New York City and everything seems to line up just right. I took All Night (another first for me) as a sign that, just maybe, we would get a full show, yet I still couldn't shake the feeling that it would be cut short. DTE is always great to hear ("South American style" was new to me), and I loved the new take on Corduroy. Instead of rushing through just to get the songs in, they were actually stretching them out! Maybe, just maybe, we were going to witness history ... Then two new songs back to back, including the debut of Lightening Bolt, both of which I am really enjoying. Absolutely love SOLAT every time I see it. Then, Wishlist – yet another first for me. Eruption –WTF! – followed by Bugs w/ accordion – seriously, WTF!! Then a thunderous Why Go and a strong RVM. At that point, I was thinking that they were going to have to wrap up at any moment, and I was trying to figure out whether I was going to feel screwed by the weather or just thankful that they were able to cram in so much after the storm.

Third Set: But despite the time continuing to pass further into Saturday morning on the scoreboard clock, the show was not over! Instead, I got another “world premiere” (Future Days), followed by a great version of Mother! How much longer could this go on? I felt like I was on seriously borrowed time, and then Chloe Dancer/Crown of Thorns – FOR MY SECOND TIME IN A ROW (Toronto 2011)!!!! At this point, I don’t even know what to expect. I certainly didn't expect a 9-minute long Porch with Eddie swinging on a light and going into the crowd at 1:30 a.m., that’s for damn sure! Surely the show had to be done … and if so, it was so much more than I thought they would get in after the rain. Probably just Yellow Ledbetter and then goodnight left. But then Wasted Reprise, followed by Life Wasted! By now, I am totally disoriented (in a good way) by the order of the set list, in disbelief that they are still playing (how much are the curfew fines going to cost?), and wondering what could come next, because they surely won’t end the show on that. I’m running through the possibilities in my head of what could be next … there were so many options. Then Black - always a great choice. Finally, Eddie said they had 5 more minutes (5 minutes more!!! I don't want it to end, but I don't know if I can take anymore I'm so spent), after which they proceeded to pound out an 8-minute RIFW.

By the end, I was completely spent, both physically and emotionally. I couldn't put it all into context. Had I just witnessed something incredible? Was I cheated out of what had the potential to be the greatest Pearl Jam show ever? Was I incredibly lucky that they came back after the delay and played song after song, including debuts and true rarities? Did I like the new songs, or did I just want to like the new songs? How incredible was it that so many stayed for the whole show? What songs might have been dropped? Would I be able to stay awake for my entire 1+ hour drive to where I was staying?

With the benefit of some time and sleep, I can relate in one way or another to just about everything that everyone has said about the show, both good and bad, because Wrigley had it all in extremes. Was everything “perfect”? Not in the traditional sense. The heat, the rain, the fatigue, the dropped songs, etc. But as an experience, it was perfect: I was there, I experienced it all in the moment, and looking back I wouldn't change a thing.

And that's all I got to say about that.

pistol3

Using the word epic is a little much. There was a 3 hour rain delay, and 32 total songs. What was actually epic about it? It was good, but it was going to be 40+ songs. That might have approached the word epic. Epic is supposed to be synonymous with legendary. Seems like if you think this show was epic, you haven't seen them play but one or two times and don't have much of a sample size. Again, I thought there were some awesome things about the show. Chloe Dancer/Crown of Thorns for one. But, it was the most dead GA I've been in or seen for a PJ show. I mean it was ridiculous how calm it was. As I posted before, its a rock concert, wake up. It honestly seemed like half of GA weren't into the show at all, I felt bad for the band. And, there were tons of people sitting for the majority of the show. How someone can sit at a PJ show (if capable of standing) is beyond me. If I had to sit I'd shake the damn seat loose. Using epic as the adjective for this show takes the luster off of the word. Its like dropping the F bomb all the time, it loses its impact. I'm aware that its "like, my opinion, man." But, I think the shit weather and somewhat dead crowd make epic a major overstatement.

wall05

pistol3 wrote:

Using the word epic is a little much. There was a 3 hour rain delay, and 32 total songs. What was actually epic about it? It was good, but it was going to be 40+ songs. That might have approached the word epic. Epic is supposed to be synonymous with legendary. Seems like if you think this show was epic, you haven't seen them play but one or two times and don't have much of a sample size. Again, I thought there were some awesome things about the show. Chloe Dancer/Crown of Thorns for one. But, it was the most dead GA I've been in or seen for a PJ show. I mean it was ridiculous how calm it was. As I posted before, its a rock concert, wake up. It honestly seemed like half of GA weren't into the show at all, I felt bad for the band. And, there were tons of people sitting for the majority of the show. How someone can sit at a PJ show (if capable of standing) is beyond me. If I had to sit I'd shake the damn seat loose. Using epic as the adjective for this show takes the luster off of the word. Its like dropping the F bomb all the time, it loses its impact. I'm aware that its "like, my opinion, man." But, I think the shit weather and somewhat dead crowd make epic a major overstatement.

Everyone's personal experience changes how they perceive the show. Musically I certainly have seen better PJ shows, but to come back on and finish that show was pretty incredible to me. I had tons of friends who were at the Phish concert that night that got canceled and I was finding out about that just as we hit the rain delay at Wrigley. My heart sunk thinking that our show would be canceled too. When those speaker towers went back up and equipment was uncovered I was in shock that they were gonna come back on and finish. To get the show we did after that I thought was amazing and really showed me how much this band cares for its fans. I am still completely blown away by that show and don't see that feeling wavering any time soon. I was rocking the f*** out till 2 am and I didn't care how stupid I looked or if anyone around me was too. All that mattered was I was having a crazy fun time! (I would like to note that I was stone sober at this show as well. Alcohol did not play a factor in my enjoyment at all. Just pure giddy energy after having been up since 4 am and flying into Chicago from Philly that morning) You should spend less time worrying about the people around you and just enjoy yourself and be in the moment.

And to answer your question "what was actually epic about it?"

Ummm, lets see...

-Wrigley Field
-Pearl Jam
-Rain delay leading to a 2 am finish
-2 song debuts (plus second performance of MYM)
-BUGS
-CD/CoT
-Eruption
-Mother
-Release opener
-Come Back
-Ernie Banks
-Determination by the band to not let the show be ruined by the weather and give us fans their all

This show will be debated for years to come, I'm sure. But it certainly was a step above the average PJ show and stands out more than just another mid tour stop. Whether it was epic or not to you is only on you, but some people really got a lot out of that show and I don't see why others feel the need to hate on that just because they didn't personally.

Just my 2 cents

morello

wall05 wrote:

pistol3 wrote:

Using the word epic is a little much. There was a 3 hour rain delay, and 32 total songs. What was actually epic about it? It was good, but it was going to be 40+ songs. That might have approached the word epic. Epic is supposed to be synonymous with legendary. Seems like if you think this show was epic, you haven't seen them play but one or two times and don't have much of a sample size. Again, I thought there were some awesome things about the show. Chloe Dancer/Crown of Thorns for one. But, it was the most dead GA I've been in or seen for a PJ show. I mean it was ridiculous how calm it was. As I posted before, its a rock concert, wake up. It honestly seemed like half of GA weren't into the show at all, I felt bad for the band. And, there were tons of people sitting for the majority of the show. How someone can sit at a PJ show (if capable of standing) is beyond me. If I had to sit I'd shake the damn seat loose. Using epic as the adjective for this show takes the luster off of the word. Its like dropping the F bomb all the time, it loses its impact. I'm aware that its "like, my opinion, man." But, I think the shit weather and somewhat dead crowd make epic a major overstatement.

Everyone's personal experience changes how they perceive the show. Musically I certainly have seen better PJ shows, but to come back on and finish that show was pretty incredible to me. I had tons of friends who were at the Phish concert that night that got canceled and I was finding out about that just as we hit the rain delay at Wrigley. My heart sunk thinking that our show would be canceled too. When those speaker towers went back up and equipment was uncovered I was in shock that they were gonna come back on and finish. To get the show we did after that I thought was amazing and really showed me how much this band cares for its fans. I am still completely blown away by that show and don't see that feeling wavering any time soon. I was rocking the f*** out till 2 am and I didn't care how stupid I looked or if anyone around me was too. All that mattered was I was having a crazy fun time! (I would like to note that I was stone sober at this show as well. Alcohol did not play a factor in my enjoyment at all. Just pure giddy energy after having been up since 4 am and flying into Chicago from Philly that morning) You should spend less time worrying about the people around you and just enjoy yourself and be in the moment.

And to answer your question "what was actually epic about it?"

Ummm, lets see...

-Wrigley Field
-Pearl Jam
-Rain delay leading to a 2 am finish
-2 song debuts (plus second performance of MYM)
-BUGS
-CD/CoT
-Eruption
-Mother
-Release opener
-Come Back
-Ernie Banks
-Determination by the band to not let the show be ruined by the weather and give us fans their all

This show will be debated for years to come, I'm sure. But it certainly was a step above the average PJ show and stands out more than just another mid tour stop. Whether it was epic or not to you is only on you, but some people really got a lot out of that show and I don't see why others feel the need to hate on that just because they didn't personally.

Just my 2 cents

I second this. I wasn't at the show although I was following it on earthcam all the time & I would sure as hell say it was EPIC! FFS the 3 hour delay & then the band coming back on & playing until 2am!?!?!?! + all the reasons listed by wall05 above! Definitely epic I think!

pistol3

Yeah, your list has some great things about the show. I'm not one of the fans that thinks it was a bad show. But, people are over-sensationalizing it. What would it have been with no weather delay? Probably epic. How can it be epic when we know we missed out on 8 songs? Low standards. An epic show wouldn't have so many on complete opposite ends of the spectrum. Wishful thinking. Not epic, anti-climatic, though a solid show in spite of everything. Non-attendees a calling it epic exemplify that, no frame of reference.

dimitrispearljam

pistol3 wrote:

Yeah, your list has some great things about the show. I'm not one of the fans that thinks it was a bad show. But, people are over-sensationalizing it. What would it have been with no weather delay? Probably epic. How can it be epic when we know we missed out on 8 songs? Low standards. An epic show wouldn't have so many on complete opposite ends of the spectrum. Wishful thinking. Not epic, anti-climatic, though a solid show in spite of everything. Non-attendees a calling it epic exemplify that, no frame of reference.

only Eddie's smile when he walk on stage and saw the crowd.,...makes the frikin show epic..

pistol3

dimitrispearljam wrote:

pistol3 wrote:

Yeah, your list has some great things about the show. I'm not one of the fans that thinks it was a bad show. But, people are over-sensationalizing it. What would it have been with no weather delay? Probably epic. How can it be epic when we know we missed out on 8 songs? Low standards. An epic show wouldn't have so many on complete opposite ends of the spectrum. Wishful thinking. Not epic, anti-climatic, though a solid show in spite of everything. Non-attendees a calling it epic exemplify that, no frame of reference.

only Eddie's smile when he walk on stage and saw the crowd.,...makes the frikin show epic..

I can appreciate that.

Empty Glass

dimitrispearljam wrote:

pistol3 wrote:

Yeah, your list has some great things about the show. I'm not one of the fans that thinks it was a bad show. But, people are over-sensationalizing it. What would it have been with no weather delay? Probably epic. How can it be epic when we know we missed out on 8 songs? Low standards. An epic show wouldn't have so many on complete opposite ends of the spectrum. Wishful thinking. Not epic, anti-climatic, though a solid show in spite of everything. Non-attendees a calling it epic exemplify that, no frame of reference.

only Eddie's smile when he walk on stage and saw the crowd.,...makes the frikin show epic..

Great line Dimi!

I saw my favorite band in what was always my favorite ball park....that's all I needed for me to describe this show as epic.

No, I'm not a Cubs fan and my sample size was one or two before No Code came out.

Suziemay

I think epic is all relative. Epic show for me doesn't have to mean an epic show for you.

Personally, the show wasn't epic for me but I respect that for others it was.

pistol3

Suziemay wrote:

I think epic is all relative. Epic show for me doesn't have to mean an epic show for you.

Personally, the show wasn't epic for me but I respect that for others it was.

Fair enough. I don't mean to come off as a dick. I guess I just think about how that show could've been even better, and its no one's fault it got cut short. But, if there's room for more, it's not the pinnacle. I commend them for playing till 2am. But, would've been pretty shitty to cancel with how far a lot of us came and how much money was poured into that one show. They weren't on tour, so I think they felt like they owed it to us. Grateful for the follow through, but I think all of us that were there earned it for making the effort to get there. That was our payback from them.