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acoustic tour - yes or no?

mr.macmr.mac Posts: 162
edited November 2013 in The Porch
Excuse me if this has been asked before, but would anyone want to see Pearl Jam do an acoustic tour? I know we all love to see them loud, but it has always been a dream of mine to see them play a full acoustic show in Chicago. What do you guys think?
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  • thefixer9thefixer9 Posts: 9,376
    I'd be down for it.... 8-)
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  • bootlegger10bootlegger10 Posts: 16,210
    It would be cool, but I don't know about a whole tour. Maybe just 10 shows. I think it would be a little boring after a while. Would miss the harder songs like Go.
  • FoxyRedLaFoxyRedLa Lauren / MI Posts: 4,810
    If PJ's there - I'm in!!!!!!
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  • aurynsdadaurynsdad Posts: 863
    The acoustic versions of Corduroy and Porch that I saw in 1996 at the Bridge School will always be highlights for me, so hell yeah!
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  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,040
    I think it would get boring to be honest. I mean the 4 song acoustic first encore is plenty for me. After that I'm like, Mikey bring out the 59 strat and let's rock!
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • BentleyspopBentleyspop Craft Beer Brewery, Colorado Posts: 11,267
    I'd love to see it.

    I've seen Eddie, Bruce, Elton, and Elvis Costello solo acoustic and thought they were great

    Anyone who has seen Eddie or Bruce solo would agree that their shows are far from boring
  • mr.macmr.mac Posts: 162
    bootlegger10 wrote:
    It would be cool, but I don't know about a whole tour. Maybe just 10 shows. I think it would be a little boring after a while. Would miss the harder songs like Go.
    This is a good example of why I want an acoustic tour. I'm wondering if they would find a way to strip down and rock out some of their loudest songs. I know a lot of people don't love Unthought Known, but Eddie solo and on an acoustic makes that song rock out so much harder and better than the band version. I just wonder what other songs they could play that would blow our minds. I still say that the MTV Unplugged version of Porch is one of the best versions ever of that song.
  • jopetto75jopetto75 Posts: 397
    I would be there!
    10 to 12 shows
    maybe in 2018 after there double cd
    with a lot of there hevier songs slowed down like
    sol&t, evenflow, severed hand the posabilities are endless!!!
    thats the word im hearing :D:D:D:o
    until next time......
  • AggAgg Posts: 462
    I get kind of bored during the first encore, so I don't think seeing a whole show like that would do much for me.
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  • blindmuleblindmule Albany, NY Posts: 138
    It would be awesome but you would really have to downsize to smaller venues for the proper effect. They are just too big for that I think. A little acoustic set in the middle there is perfect!
  • Jamminonthe1Jamminonthe1 Posts: 1,243
    The shows would sell out given the right venues. Like you could do this in the northeast in a large venue, but other areas you might need smaller places to play. Of course if they played smaller places in general, the scalping prices would be more outrageous than normal. Or you just do it the right way — 10C only...
  • mr.macmr.mac Posts: 162
    Jamminonthe1 wrote:
    The shows would sell out given the right venues. Like you could do this in the northeast in a large venue, but other areas you might need smaller places to play. Of course if they played smaller places in general, the scalping prices would be more outrageous than normal. Or you just do it the right way — 10C only...
    Yes, smaller venues, 100%. How about if they play several cities and do residencies? This could help cut down on the scalping to an extent.
  • dannydanny Posts: 2,283
    why not i would love it!
    danny d
  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,961
    Yes, but I think the setlists will be less varied. I would therefore suggest that they play smaller venues and use one set the entire tour (I know, blasphemy!). But then go back to electric shows with varied setlists after that.
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  • BantBant Millinowhere, ME Posts: 506
    :thumbup:

    Definitely down for this.
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  • mr.macmr.mac Posts: 162
    SVRDhand13 wrote:
    Yes, but I think the setlists will be less varied. I would therefore suggest that they play smaller venues and use one set the entire tour (I know, blasphemy!). But then go back to electric shows with varied setlists after that.
    I bet the boys would surprise us on the variety in their setlists.
  • Leezestarr313Leezestarr313 Temple of the cat Posts: 14,432
    We listened to Mansfield 2003 on the way back from the Cornell sow last night, and I don't know how this could have escaped me for so long, but MAN! Lucky folks who were there :o :thumbup:

    Yes, I'd be more than down for an acoustic tour. Or an acoustic preset in Seattle. Or just another Benny Hall kind of show released on vinyl :shifty:
    Please, Pearl Jam, consider a Benaroya Hall vinyl reissue!
    http://community.pearljam.com/discussion/148993/please-pearl-jam-consider-a-vinyl-benaroya-hall-re-issue


  • JimmyVJimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 19,532
    Acoustic Corduroy in Clearwater was SO FUCKING GOOD!

    I would be down for this but only in smaller theaters like Eddie plays on his solo tour. And probably only one tour as a novelty. Would hate to see that become the norm for a few years and impact the arena shows.
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  • mr.macmr.mac Posts: 162
    JimmyV wrote:
    Acoustic Corduroy in Clearwater was SO FUCKING GOOD!

    I would be down for this but only in smaller theaters like Eddie plays on his solo tour. And probably only one tour as a novelty. Would hate to see that become the norm for a few years and impact the arena shows.
    Agreed! I would never want this to be the norm. But as a one off type of thing, yes, for sure.
  • pearljamdude420pearljamdude420 Posts: 1,380
    no not a whole show ok for encore or start a set

    i like the idea better , they pick different cities to play whole album in order. like for example philly gets ten and vs played in a row. then next city lets say ny city gets vitalogy and no code played in a row. then next city gets yield and binaural play together that would be pretty sick, if they played a whole album in order, or in backwards order
  • pearljamdude420pearljamdude420 Posts: 1,380
    been to 41 shows, never seen them play who you are
  • RoleModelsinBlood31RoleModelsinBlood31 Austin TX Posts: 6,228
    pearljamdude420 wrote:
    been to 41 shows, never seen them play who you are


    Seen it twice in 5 shows. If you've seen them 41 times (jelous, and you must be rich! - double jelous), you're not missing much, you probably can just close your eyes and imagine it live!
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  • BantBant Millinowhere, ME Posts: 506
    Leezestarr313 wrote:
    We listened to Mansfield 2003 on the way back from the Cornell sow last night, and I don't know how this could have escaped me for so long, but MAN! Lucky folks who were there :o :thumbup:

    Yes, I'd be more than down for an acoustic tour. Or an acoustic preset in Seattle. Or just another Benny Hall kind of show released on vinyl :shifty:

    Best show of all time, all those silly NY'ers and Philly fans have nothing on Mansfield 3. :twisted:

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  • ckravitzckravitz NJ Posts: 1,668
    Pearl Jam acoustic show > no Pearl Jam show :D
  • smanchac1smanchac1 Posts: 2,256
    Can't believe this hasn't been an answer yet.

    Today? No.

    10-15 years from now? It will be the norm.

    Would another bennaroya hall show (a one off) be a very special evening? Absolutely.
  • iwasatpj20iwasatpj20 Rockford, IL Posts: 3,464
    I'm game

    I'd love a 'covers' tour, they play so many great covers, would make for a great show
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  • KimmiebyromKimmiebyrom Posts: 1,832
    I wouldn't miss it. It's PJ.
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  • mr.macmr.mac Posts: 162
    ckravitz wrote:
    Pearl Jam acoustic show > no Pearl Jam show :D
    Ha! Good call!
  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,961
    smanchac1 wrote:
    Can't believe this hasn't been an answer yet.

    Today? No.

    10-15 years from now? It will be the norm.

    Would another bennaroya hall show (a one off) be a very special evening? Absolutely.

    Why? The Who and Stones still play electric shows.
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  • WhywhyzedWhywhyzed Posts: 270
    I really think this wouldn't work at all as an arena tour, but would be absolutely incredible as a small theatre tour.
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