Final Wrigley Thoughts

quimby20

1) Wrigley absolutely did the right thing in getting people off the floor. Nobody should risk their lives for. Concert.

2) $5 for water.... Really......?????

3) the Wrigley Staff did their best to accommodate us in GA especially with the anger they were dealing with. I was Miles side right in front of him. Came back in the same spot. This is where I stop being nice.

4). There were people who has the rail, who after the storm felt they had a absolute right to be back where they were. Is this the mentality that PJ promotes? SMFH

5) one Fan (?), was able to get his son on the rail. Cool, but on the second stampede, he risked his sons life to get back there. Absolutely horrible parenting. I saw one girl get knocked over... Explained your trampled son to your wife because it was Pearl Jam

6) After we get back to the rail the second time, another chick, the one who fell, get back to the rail, and asks this girl if she was the rail before the storm? She tells her no, she pushes her out of the way and tells her she worked to get there and this was her spot!!! WOW!!!!!

7)) I could go on buy this one is close to the worst I have ever seen. (Except maybe a pregnant chick I saw drinking heavily at a show I saw last month). There was this pregnant girl who was on the rail pre-storm. It's her body but why would you put your unborn child at risk for a Pearl Jam Show? The extreme heat, lack of nutrition and H2O could not be good for the baby. That said, that would be enough to question that couples sanity but post storm, she to felt a need to get right back up front. She seemed decent, but not too bright.

So much for my rant.... There are some stupid, fucked up people in the world. I saw a lot of this at Dead Shows, last night was an epic night of music. A social commentary on people's priorities, an epic failure. Thanks for listening.

Last-12-Exit

Water was one dollar outside the field. Earthcam verified that thru the entire show!

quimby20

Last-12-Exit wrote:

Water was one dollar outside the field. Earthcam verified that thru the entire show!

Bought mine in the concourse... Water inside was not a dollar. But.... There was a lot of water free for awhile'

DP17

THANK U... pearlJAM for playing 'BUGS" BABY!!!!

quimby20

Ever since I saw a girl get pulled out of a pit and then spend 20 mins reviving her, I'm liking reserved more and more.

jp307677

We flew in from Boston on Thursday morning and had a great two days around Wrigley meeting some good people (like at all PJ shows). The unbearable heat and long waiting in the GA line was all worth it when we ended up being in the second row! We were surrounded by an amazing group and atmosphere near the stage. This all changed after the intermission.

I hate to complain about something the band and venue had no realistic control over, but it sucks. Post-storm, half the people in the GA area were drunk, rowdy losers who didn't belong there (they had no wristbands). They rushed the area and pushed themselves up front with us now stuck in the back. The whole atmosphere changed and it was awful. It was my girlfriend's first show and now probably her last. I feel bad, because the the boys really did everything possible to make this show, but they could have done and played anything and it didn't matter. Hanging out around Wrigley in the days leading up to show was amazing and we met some really great people from Pennsylvania, Memphis, LA, and even a couple from Alaska. It's just too bad, but the show itself was a huge disappointment for us.

quimby20

Well put. Unfortunately for your lady, 1st impressions are hArd to change. Let here know the was the excellent

MayDay10

Confirms a general fear I have that Americans cant/wont be able to handle non-festival GA

DarbyCrash

The pregnant woman was a doctor and so was her husband. I was next to them in line the entire day. She knew what she was doing.

Yes, the atmosphere totally changed after the rain. I contemplated going home. I contemplated punching the dude in front of me for shoving me out of the way when I tried to get my spot on the rail back. But then I heard All The Way and it was like all the anger in me melted away and I was reminded that I was at WRIGLEY FIELD, seeing my FAVORITE band of 22 years.

Those of us who waited all day for GA are troopers. We powered through horrible heat and humidity to see the best band in the world from the front row. I completely understand and empathize with the girls who were asking people what time they got there and insisting they move. It sucked. And then it didn't suck.

DP17

ED I just want too say WE the FANS LOVE U TOO!!!

I luv u MAN...

all is BETTER.. MOST of us are dong GOOD!!! Be HAPPYz! u veryMUCH have HELPED US...

thourghout the YEARS!!!



DON PASTRECK..

quimby20

DarbyCrash wrote:

The pregnant woman was a doctor and so was her husband. I was next to them in line the entire day. She knew what she was doing.

Yes, the atmosphere totally changed after the rain. I contemplated going home. I contemplated punching the dude in front of me for shoving me out of the way when I tried to get my spot on the rail back. But then I heard All The Way and it was like all the anger in me melted away and I was reminded that I was at WRIGLEY FIELD, seeing my FAVORITE band of 22 years.

Those of us who waited all day for GA are troopers. We powered through horrible heat and humidity to see the best band in the world from the front row. I completely understand and empathize with the girls who were asking people what time they got there and insisting they move. It sucked. And then it didn't suck.[/quoting


Oh OK, I didn't realize they where doctors. That makes putting their unborn child in harms way completely acceptable. Also the 10-12 hours in 90 degree heat on a hot pavement is completely acceptable. Then..... 2 hours In a downpour is safe also. I don't give a crap what a person chooses to do to their own body but to risks another's health that can' t make a decision is immature.
I was on the rail for both segments. I gave my position on the rail for a lady who politely asked. We were around each other all day and I respected her for asking me if she minded if we switched spots. No problem, at one I decided I needed/wanted to move to the back of the pit.

The people I met in line were fantastic. The pregnant lady was very cool but I question her logic in being there. We all make our own decisions and have to live with them but....

I'm sorry if I appear to be on a soap box but when I was in the "Dead" community (20+ years), I never saw a disrespect for others health, safety, and well being until the last year they toured. If we our a family as most make claim here, we need to look out for each other. We need each other. I did my best to surround myself with those initial 25 people in line but I don't ever want to see someone have to get revived again. Seeing the dead, I saw a lot of drugs (and partook in many when I was young), I want these young fans to get to my age and enjoy "This Long Strange Trip".

As the Grateful Dead sings in The Other One.... "the bus came by and I got on, that's when it all began"


Enjoy the ride all, but please be safe.

quimby20

Also, of the 75+ shows I saw of the Dead, the Chicago shows were some of the best, but the Local fans who just cam out for a reason To get fucked up were more of the problem then then the tripped out dead head. Chicago locals suck. Not all, but I am sure you ran into a few. Like the ones who spent a grand on tickets then felt they also deserved to be in GA also

DarbyCrash

quimby20 wrote:

DarbyCrash wrote:

The pregnant woman was a doctor and so was her husband. I was next to them in line the entire day. She knew what she was doing.

Yes, the atmosphere totally changed after the rain. I contemplated going home. I contemplated punching the dude in front of me for shoving me out of the way when I tried to get my spot on the rail back. But then I heard All The Way and it was like all the anger in me melted away and I was reminded that I was at WRIGLEY FIELD, seeing my FAVORITE band of 22 years.

Those of us who waited all day for GA are troopers. We powered through horrible heat and humidity to see the best band in the world from the front row. I completely understand and empathize with the girls who were asking people what time they got there and insisting they move. It sucked. And then it didn't suck.[/quoting


Oh OK, I didn't realize they where doctors. That makes putting their unborn child in harms way completely acceptable. Also the 10-12 hours in 90 degree heat on a hot pavement is completely acceptable. Then..... 2 hours In a downpour is safe also. I don't give a crap what a person chooses to do to their own body but to risks another's health that can' t make a decision is immature.
I was on the rail for both segments. I gave my position on the rail for a lady who politely asked. We were around each other all day and I respected her for asking me if she minded if we switched spots. No problem, at one I decided I needed/wanted to move to the back of the pit.

The people I met in line were fantastic. The pregnant lady was very cool but I question her logic in being there. We all make our own decisions and have to live with them but....

I'm sorry if I appear to be on a soap box but when I was in the "Dead" community (20+ years), I never saw a disrespect for others health, safety, and well being until the last year they toured. If we our a family as most make claim here, we need to look out for each other. We need each other. I did my best to surround myself with those initial 25 people in line but I don't ever want to see someone have to get revived again. Seeing the dead, I saw a lot of drugs (and partook in many when I was young), I want these young fans to get to my age and enjoy "This Long Strange Trip".

As the Grateful Dead sings in The Other One.... "the bus came by and I got on, that's when it all began"


Enjoy the ride all, but please be safe.

I see where you're coming from, and by mentioning they were doctors I didn't mean they were invincible. I just meant that I talked to both of them about it and they were confident in their decision. Didn't mean to discount what you were saying.

The fact that you gave up the rail for a girl who asked you is amazing. What a sweet move.

SICKMAN

Whaa..??

A pregnant woman was at a concert??

That's how it starts folks. Society ..... man
Next thing ya know , people will start drinking too much alcohol and smoking illicit substances at these gatherings

kramer73

Last-12-Exit wrote:

Water was one dollar outside the field. Earthcam verified that thru the entire show!

a moot point since you could not bring water inside the venue.

CO278952

quimby20 wrote:

Last-12-Exit wrote:

Water was one dollar outside the field. Earthcam verified that thru the entire show!

Bought mine in the concourse... Water inside was not a dollar. But.... There was a lot of water free for awhile'

Was the $5 water ice cold?

quimby20

SICKMAN wrote:

Whaa..??

A pregnant woman was at a concert??

That's how it starts folks. Society ..... man
Next thing ya know , people will start drinking too much alcohol and smoking illicit substances at these gatherings

Pregnant at a concert cool, in this GA not a wise decision. She didn't drink so I was happy t see that though it is none of my business. But, for 9 months you could refrain from trying to be so close. I'm not passing judgement, just concern for my brothers and sisters

quimby20

CO278952 wrote:

quimby20 wrote:

Last-12-Exit wrote:

Water was one dollar outside the field. Earthcam verified that thru the entire show!

Bought mine in the concourse... Water inside was not a dollar. But.... There was a lot of water free for awhile'

Was the $5 water ice cold?

Yes

madtowndave

How about the people that started cursing out the cashiers when they couldn't buy more beer? :fp:

It wasn't their call not to continue selling, and I'm just happy they worked overtime so people could have beverages and food (when those items were available).

quimby20

madtowndave wrote:

How about the people that started cursing out the cashiers when they couldn't buy more beer? :fp:

It wasn't their call not to continue selling, and I'm just happy they worked overtime so people could have beverages and food (when those items were available).

People just forgot common courtesy. I always feel sorry for these employees in difficult situations. Always say thank you, no matter how angry you might be.

Last-12-Exit

CO278952 wrote:

quimby20 wrote:

Last-12-Exit wrote:

Water was one dollar outside the field. Earthcam verified that thru the entire show!

Bought mine in the concourse... Water inside was not a dollar. But.... There was a lot of water free for awhile'

Was the $5 water ice cold?

I don't think anyone that was actually at Wrigley knows about the $1 watta guy.