*** Worcester 1 Fanviews Here 10/15/13 ***

Lauri

BinFrog wrote:

A few of the good pics I took:
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Awesome photos! I'm glad someone got them from approximately where I was standing cuz my phone died.

Although, I saw you during the encore and was like damn, even with GA tickets, BinFrog manages to be 2-3 rows in front of me at every show...

NM113537

18th show for me....1st show for my fiancé. A stipulation of our relationship was that she would have to tolerate my obsession with this band.

Anyway, she was REALLY hoping for Release as an opener and when I heard Pendulum, I thought "so much for her hopes" but then I realized there was nobody on stage playing Pendulum. She lost it...it was awesome.

For me, the whole show was as good as it gets...my favorite show before this was the Mansfield "experiment" with Buffalo '03 in second. I'm thinking this bumped Buffalo to third!

Crowd was great! Definitely a few people who just didn't care enough to be on the floor but overall a great group of people...

Till next time....

nomarisbetter

So heres my $.02 on last nights show....
HOLY FUCKING SHIT THAT WAS WICKED AWESOME!!!
So i popped my GA cherry last night, I was fortunate to find someone to trade me their 10c for my 10c hartford tix( non-GA) my buddy threw in from Colorado for the show.....weve seen them a bunch & decided this was by far the best either of us have seen ( my now #2 is hartford 2010)
The floor was absolutely amazing! I was about 20-30ish rows back...What an experience, I can only hope to God I can experience that again.
I happen to be a bit to the leftish....McCready's side...im assuming I noticed something tonight I never have before, probably do to the closeness of my location to the stage & do to the side I was on...McCready is a fucking BEAST!
This dude is a true showman in every sense of the word! He plays to the crowd, he interacts with the crowd to his right, in front of him, to the folks behind the stage! Truly a showman! I mean I dont even have to go into what a ridiculously sick guitarist he is, we all knew that...but Fuck...THAT DUDE IS MCNASTY!
Killer energy at the show...the band seemed to really be into it...Ed went old school swinging on the lights was cool....crazy good set list.....The people around me were very cool, great people.....everyone was friends & lovin the show! Cant wait for hartford!

backseatLover12

I was in GA standing / sitting against the rear rail and the sound was the best out of any arena show I've seen. Usually arenas aren't that great for sound, but from where we were standing, and had a clear view of the stage (pretty good for being so short), it was near perfect, tempo, hearing all instruments and Eddie, everything.

Setlist was pretty good too.

However, one big letdown. The noise level for about the first have was pretty quiet! I actually could hear myself scream and I screamed to break up the silence a few times. So, quite lame when it came to audience noise and feedback, until the last third of the show. THat's when people finally woke up!

shades are RAISED

That opening was so strong! I love the stage design with the globes and tailpipe structure. They created so many different moods with that alone.

I'm glad to hear some folks that were closer said that the band was loving it. I was pretty far back in the GA section on Mike's side and at times he looked truly frustrated that the crowd wasn't more into it. I thought I caught him wave to the middle of the pack at one point and mimic "hello? are you guys there?" Obviously the ones directly in front of him were into it, but as a group, I feel we could have been more involved. Then, I actually thought that Ed bringing the lights up was a reaction to a lukewarm response to the chunk that started at Evenflow and ended with Corduroy. I'd love to hear that I've got this all wrong.

All of that said, the band's confidence and energy never wavered. They bust their asses up there ever single minute of every show. It was my friend's first show and he said at one point when he thought we'd get a one or two song encore "look at them go!" Indeed.

So next time folks, if you're normally a wallflower like me, a Pearl Jam show is a good excuse to move around a little. Got Some and the title track from Lightning Bolt really got me jumping. Now I'm resting my voice for Barclays Center on Saturday.

pjamfreak

Me and my pal did 12 hours of car to see that amazing show !

Thanks guys for this great openers (Release and Long Road) with the finest closer ever (Sonic Reducer and Indifference) ! You blew my mind for my 15th Pearl Jam concert !

I wish i could be there tonight but i hope for more venues in summer 2014 in Canada or North East USA like the SPAC (Saratoga) or Québec City, Montréal , Toronto and Mansfield !

Thumbs up to Fatal, Leash and 2 new songs : Let the records play and Swallowed whole ! JUST GREAT !

opsopcopolis

Was anybody allowed to bring bags in last night? It was unclear whether that was just for GA or not

driowa

Wow!

chain

BinFrog wrote:

I was blindsided by how good this show was.

It was an amazing Show...

And thanks to you and all the others 10clubbers i met yesterday!

Back to Montreal now... looking at the time... about an hour before Worcester 2...

lcusick

pajamaparty wrote:

awilkins wrote:

Wow.

Ditto!

Triple Wow. I was at Pittsburgh and thought it was great, but this setlist is amazing. Cannot wait for the boot!

axellaire8

What a setlist!! Seems to be an excellent show!

Miss Terri

This was a life-changer! My first PJ concert (been obsessed forever, but never taken it on the road). All I can say is, Oh My God!!! My 16 year old daughter and I were about 10-12 feet from Ed's microphone in the GA....it was CRAAAAZY! Loved every minute of the 3 hour set! So happy to hear so many songs live and up close. Met some amazing fans from all over the world and I must say, the Pearl Jam community is by far, the BEST!!!! Thank you, 10 Club and I will be going again, ASAP

ks276262

Here goes... Night 1 Worcester... Where to begin from the opener of Release flowing into Long Road to the constant explosion of energy that seemed to build more and more with every song.My boyfriend and I had rail between Jeff and Eddie and the pure emotion and force of how the band played up and up where you thought there was no where left to go... They reached higher and higher!!! We have Ben to many shows but this was truly amazing. To top it all... Not that the music itself wasn't gift enough we received the signed album from Eddie following Just Breathe. It was a humbling experience to say the least. We would like to thank Ed and the whole band for such a precious gift which will never leave our thankful hands. Also to all the fellow Ten Clubers old and new friends we met along the way thank you also... We had the privilege to have great peolple around us who we consider our extended family... To helping out in line to keeping each other safe in the show..... Thank You and until next time keep on rocking in the free world...PEACE LOVE HAPPINESS

iwantmypie

ks276262 wrote:

Here goes... Night 1 Worcester... Where to begin from the opener of Release flowing into Long Road to the constant explosion of energy that seemed to build more and more with every song.My boyfriend and I had rail between Jeff and Eddie and the pure emotion and force of how the band played up and up where you thought there was no where left to go... They reached higher and higher!!! We have Ben to many shows but this was truly amazing. To top it all... Not that the music itself wasn't gift enough we received the signed album from Eddie following Just Breathe. It was a humbling experience to say the least. We would like to thank Ed and the whole band for such a precious gift which will never leave our thankful hands. Also to all the fellow Ten Clubers old and new friends we met along the way thank you also... We had the privilege to have great peolple around us who we consider our extended family... To helping out in line to keeping each other safe in the show..... Thank You and until next time keep on rocking in the free world...PEACE LOVE HAPPINESS

wow i was wondering who got the vinyl! so awesome! :thumbup:

backseatLover12

shades are RAISED wrote:

I'm glad to hear some folks that were closer said that the band was loving it. I was pretty far back in the GA section on Mike's side and at times he looked truly frustrated that the crowd wasn't more into it. I thought I caught him wave to the middle of the pack at one point and mimic "hello? are you guys there?" Obviously the ones directly in front of him were into it, but as a group, I feel we could have been more involved. Then, I actually thought that Ed bringing the lights up was a reaction to a lukewarm response to the chunk that started at Evenflow and ended with Corduroy. I'd love to hear that I've got this all wrong.

No, I was in GA, the crowd was lackluster, at best. That was the only disappointment.

Here, I'm thinking that they brought GA back to get the people in front full of energy and pumped up. But, sadly us Americans are seemingly complete bores when it comes to getting excited at a show. Lame!

EP50619

backseatLover12 wrote:

shades are RAISED wrote:

I'm glad to hear some folks that were closer said that the band was loving it. I was pretty far back in the GA section on Mike's side and at times he looked truly frustrated that the crowd wasn't more into it. I thought I caught him wave to the middle of the pack at one point and mimic "hello? are you guys there?" Obviously the ones directly in front of him were into it, but as a group, I feel we could have been more involved. Then, I actually thought that Ed bringing the lights up was a reaction to a lukewarm response to the chunk that started at Evenflow and ended with Corduroy. I'd love to hear that I've got this all wrong.

No, I was in GA, the crowd was lackluster, at best. That was the only disappointment.

Here, I'm thinking that they brought GA back to get the people in front full of energy and pumped up. But, sadly us Americans are seemingly complete bores when it comes to getting excited at a show. Lame!

This was show 39 for me (was supposed to go to Wu#2 for big 40 but was sick :( ). Regardless. I had what amounted to the worst seats in the house. I forewent the opportunity for GA and got tix with 7 friends in the last row of section 31x....Mike's side, back against the concrete. From my view, the pit/GA looked great. Obviously tons of energy on the rail. The middle section looked less involved but not 'out of it'. Perhaps I'm just jealous...but I was really impressed by the lack of phone usage I saw on the floor. Up near me, it was like a high school classroom... a smartphone open per person.

The venue itself had a nice sound and intimate feel. HOWEVER, it had to be the worst venue operation I have ever seen in the states. Foremost the security lines were absurd. Secondly, in the concourse, the staggered beer and bathroom lines were so full that it was impossible to navigate. It took many people over 30 minutes from door to seat. That's incredibly bad. None of that reflects on Pearl Jam, but for a recently renovated arena I was woefully underwhelmed.

that's enough naval gazing. The show was really great. I went with a few 'part time' fans who were seeing PJ live for the first time. Each was impressed in their own way. Comments about songs they had never heard, about the spartan yet powerful stage display, classics noodled with delight and perfection. I could go on, but the band killed it. I love when they are obviously happy; the tone of the night was uplifting which was a win. Eddie's node to Boston Strong was tasteful, but not intrusive. I am always impressed by these guys and I appreciated this night quite a bit.

marc34

I demand an 'instant classic" release

chain

Like i said before on this thread, this was my 10th show...

Had a blast with all the 10clubbers around me all night... and all day!!!

Think Bin Frog was with me outside the building waiting...

I was the french canadian dude from Montreal with my buddy Alex who brought is little speakers waiting for the show... had number "38" on my hand...

Thank you all for a great time...

And the setlist... oh my god!!!!

Release... Long Road!!!??? this was so amazing.... and then all the new stuff... and oh.... SONIC REDUCER followed by Indifference at the End!!!!!!

The_Giant_Midget

this show is right up there with MSG2 and Philly 3/4. wow it was amazing. first time getting Release then following that up with Long Road was unreal. it was a very energetic crowd and i loved how talkative Ed was. a ton of rarities but its awesome how the greatest hits still get everyone so pumped up. the new songs live are awesome. Sirens and Yellow Moon are so powerful and I'd have no problem seeing Mind Your Manners and Lightning Bolt at every show. Words dont do this show justice and I still can never explain the feeling I get during the ending of Alive when the lights are on and Ed is dancing around everywhere. I wish everyone can experience this. 2 shows down, 2 to go!

Lauri

backseatLover12 wrote:

shades are RAISED wrote:

I'm glad to hear some folks that were closer said that the band was loving it. I was pretty far back in the GA section on Mike's side and at times he looked truly frustrated that the crowd wasn't more into it. I thought I caught him wave to the middle of the pack at one point and mimic "hello? are you guys there?" Obviously the ones directly in front of him were into it, but as a group, I feel we could have been more involved. Then, I actually thought that Ed bringing the lights up was a reaction to a lukewarm response to the chunk that started at Evenflow and ended with Corduroy. I'd love to hear that I've got this all wrong.

No, I was in GA, the crowd was lackluster, at best. That was the only disappointment.

Here, I'm thinking that they brought GA back to get the people in front full of energy and pumped up. But, sadly us Americans are seemingly complete bores when it comes to getting excited at a show. Lame!

Very interesting, because I thought the GA crowd was incredible where I was, which was about 6-7 people back sort of between Mike and Jeff's mics. Of course, I am a short female, so I could basically see about 5 people on each side of me. I think you may have misread Mike though, he seemed really into the crowd the whole show. As he was leaving the stage he said "bye" to as many people as he could one by one. I don't know if he usually does that, but I thought it was really cute. I dunno, I had a blast in the GA Mike area.