I disagree with you. For instance in Detroit 2000 Eddie said "we could see the snow as we touched down". That is just one example but i am sure there are many more.
Another example. June 16 South carolina. Show ends at 11:00 Virginia Beach is 6.5 hours away & they play there the very next day. Do you really think that they are not going to fly?
I disagree with you. For instance in Detroit 2000 Eddie said "we could see the snow as we touched down". That is just one example but i am sure there are many more.
Another example. June 16 South carolina. Show ends at 11:00 Virginia Beach is 6.5 hours away & they play there the very next day. Do you really think that they are not going to fly?
What about the Immagine in Cornice dvd? What about all the buses outside the venues in 2006 (SB, SF etc...) that had various signs in the window designating them for specific members of the crew (i.e. sound, lighting etc.)?
This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper
What about the Immagine in Cornice dvd? What about all the buses outside the venues in 2006 (SB, SF etc...) that had various signs in the window designating them for specific members of the crew (i.e. sound, lighting etc.)?
They take those buses to and from the hotel and the airport. The sound & lighting guys very well may travel by bus to each show but the "band" most definitely fly to each show.
They take those buses to and from the hotel and the airport. The sound & lighting guys very well may travel by bus to each show but the "band" most definitely fly to each show.
Hmm...that still doesn't explain why in the Immagine dvd Ed was on the bus then.
This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper
I don't know if ticket prices are too high or just right, but I do know that it's more than I can spend this time around. Maybe lawn seats will be more reasonable for my wallet, but right now $75 or so per ticket is a bit much and nobody I know is a big enough fan to pay that much to see them even though I know a few people who have seen PJ live and loved it.
I've seen the Killers for about $35-$40 plus service fees--even their Borgata shows were only about $55 after venue fees and shows there are usually more expensive. At this point, I can see Louis CK or Stephen Lynch and laugh my ass off for an hour or 2 and not have to pay even half of the price of a PJ ticket. I realize that the band has a bigger road crew to pay than comedians do, so it's not like I think they are gouging us, but there are popular bands charging less right now and there are some old washed-up acts from the 60s and 70s charging much more, so I guess their prices are somewhere in the middle and it's hard to get pissed at them for being in the middle, really.
there is a scene where he is with his daughter , without a seatbelt!!!
and they are saying goodbye to some city
soooooooo
how about they use all forms of transportation
and that is fine with me as long as I get to see them!!!
hoping they do it in an environmentally responsible way
Either way, the buses have to get from one show to the next. Why would they fly every single member of the crew to each and every show when the buses are going there anyways...OR...maybe they fly the buses, too?
This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper
They fought the good fight for years, and if they want something more for their wallet these days I don't have a problem with it. I'd want to make sure my family was taken care of if God forbid something happened. If they jack up ticket prices and start shortening shows, and playing generic setlists night after night, then I might be inclined to start skipping them...but I doubt that too. Its only money, spend yours on what you want.
Once in a while you can get shown the light, in the strangest of places if you look at it right.
Either way, the buses have to get from one show to the next. Why would they fly every single member of the crew to each and every show when the buses are going there anyways...OR...maybe they fly the buses, too?
Italy is smaller than the US, so it might be easier for the band to take a bus from one city to another than to fly. I'd imagine that they'd take a bus from Camden to DC, but would have to fly from Tampa to Bonaroo unless they really enjoy tour buses.
Do you people realize you are having a conversation about the method of transportation for a rock band's road crew? The road crew! Who cares!?! At what point do you step back and realize you need a life outside of Pearl Jam?
Italy is smaller than the US, so it might be easier for the band to take a bus from one city to another than to fly. I'd imagine that they'd take a bus from Camden to DC, but would have to fly from Tampa to Bonaroo unless they really enjoy tour buses.
Well, I definitely agree with this. I'm not saying they NEVER fly. LOL. How else would they get to Australia?! LOL
This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper
there is a scene where he is with his daughter , without a seatbelt!!!
and they are saying goodbye to some city
soooooooo
how about they use all forms of transportation
and that is fine with me as long as I get to see them!!!
hoping they do it in an environmentally responsible way
I will agree that they take all forms of transportation but i would wager they do much more flying than bussing to and from each venue. If im not willing to drive to NYC and i live in Detroit I really dont think the band is going to drive 12 hours when they could fly there in 2 hours.
Do you people realize you are having a conversation about the method of transportation for a rock band's road crew? The road crew! Who cares!?! At what point do you step back and realize you need a life outside of Pearl Jam?
Do you people realize you are having a conversation about the method of transportation for a rock band's road crew? The road crew! Who cares!?! At what point do you step back and realize you need a life outside of Pearl Jam?
1. Yes, yes I do.
2. Why are you all in a huff about it? Stranger things have been talked about. And, let's face it, at least there's no bitching going on at the moment.
3. You're kind of mean.
This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper
I will agree that they take all forms of transportation but i would wager they do much more flying than bussing to and from each venue. If im not willing to drive to NYC and i live in Detroit I really dont think the band is going to drive 12 hours when they could fly there in 2 hours.
Either way, the buses have to get from one show to the next. Why would they fly every single member of the crew to each and every show when the buses are going there anyways...OR...maybe they fly the buses, too?
Why are you being a smart ass? Who said the road crew flew with the band?
Come on. I understand the pricing, but wasnt the whole ticketmaster thing about keeping prices around 20.00 a show for the fans?
Now I get that 20.00 is now 30.00 15 years later, but where does the other 47.00 come from? Ticket fees are what? 5-10? Gas is expensive I guess. So maybe that's the increase. I get not wanting sponsors, but what the hell is the point in keeping your integrity if it keeps fans at home?
can't they just get a "blue" sponsor?
20.00 is close to 75, serioulsy.
15 years ago, I was buying gas for 89 to 99 cents a gallon. (today, 3.50)
15 Years ago, Taco Bell had 3 prices on it's entire menu, .59, .79, .99 (today, 3.99 highest item)
15 Years ago, Oil changes for $14.99 for the works (today, 42.99)
15 years ago you could take a date to the move for 10, (today, 30..easy)
Thes example are 300% mark-up or close to it.
15 years ago, PJ tickets were 25 bucks, today 75...you do the frakin' math
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Is there any way we could all agree to agree to disagree and lock this thread? It's making everyone here ANGRY and overshadowing the tour. It's obvious there are two sides of this ticket price thing and fighting about it isn't going to change the ticket price.
songs lost their meaning to you? don't listen OR better yet write your own songs.
Is it maybe that you put too much faith into a band?
None of the above....I can afford the tix and still enjoy their music. I am really not too wrapped up with the band like some people around here. I just get tired of everyone around here saying PJ and specifically the 10C is so great and they can do no wrong. Anytime someone makes a critical comment around here the fanboys jump all over you for it.
It's also a bit hypocritical for them to preach about low ticket prices, write songs about the poor working man, etc.
"pearl jam tickets $150 a pair.....
the pearl jam coloring book....$200
multi-millionaires singing a song telling me...
the gas in their tanks...is like money in the bank
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I disagree with you. For instance in Detroit 2000 Eddie said "we could see the snow as we touched down". That is just one example but i am sure there are many more.
Another example. June 16 South carolina. Show ends at 11:00 Virginia Beach is 6.5 hours away & they play there the very next day. Do you really think that they are not going to fly?
What about the Immagine in Cornice dvd? What about all the buses outside the venues in 2006 (SB, SF etc...) that had various signs in the window designating them for specific members of the crew (i.e. sound, lighting etc.)?
They take those buses to and from the hotel and the airport. The sound & lighting guys very well may travel by bus to each show but the "band" most definitely fly to each show.
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The elements they speak to me.
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so cute they are
Hmm...that still doesn't explain why in the Immagine dvd Ed was on the bus then.
there is a scene where he is with his daughter , without a seatbelt!!!
and they are saying goodbye to some city
soooooooo
how about they use all forms of transportation
and that is fine with me as long as I get to see them!!!
hoping they do it in an environmentally responsible way
Mihi cura futuri.
The elements they speak to me.
http://espn.go.com/espnradiostations/NewYork1050/gallery/35218855.html
so cute they are
I've seen the Killers for about $35-$40 plus service fees--even their Borgata shows were only about $55 after venue fees and shows there are usually more expensive. At this point, I can see Louis CK or Stephen Lynch and laugh my ass off for an hour or 2 and not have to pay even half of the price of a PJ ticket. I realize that the band has a bigger road crew to pay than comedians do, so it's not like I think they are gouging us, but there are popular bands charging less right now and there are some old washed-up acts from the 60s and 70s charging much more, so I guess their prices are somewhere in the middle and it's hard to get pissed at them for being in the middle, really.
Either way, the buses have to get from one show to the next. Why would they fly every single member of the crew to each and every show when the buses are going there anyways...OR...maybe they fly the buses, too?
not like this thread
or site AT ALL
Mihi cura futuri.
The elements they speak to me.
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so cute they are
I'm a big fan of silliness.
Well, I definitely agree with this. I'm not saying they NEVER fly. LOL. How else would they get to Australia?! LOL
I will agree that they take all forms of transportation but i would wager they do much more flying than bussing to and from each venue. If im not willing to drive to NYC and i live in Detroit I really dont think the band is going to drive 12 hours when they could fly there in 2 hours.
I tried that already
they won't listen
now it is just fun to join
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The elements they speak to me.
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so cute they are
1. Yes, yes I do.
2. Why are you all in a huff about it? Stranger things have been talked about. And, let's face it, at least there's no bitching going on at the moment.
3. You're kind of mean.
why does it matter?
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The elements they speak to me.
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so cute they are
Why are you being a smart ass? Who said the road crew flew with the band?
Oh golly, I was just goofing around. :rolleyes: I *hate* that every thread gets turned into Grumpfest 2008. :(
Sorry i took it seriously.
Mihi cura futuri.
The elements they speak to me.
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so cute they are
The big "
15 years ago, I was buying gas for 89 to 99 cents a gallon. (today, 3.50)
15 Years ago, Taco Bell had 3 prices on it's entire menu, .59, .79, .99 (today, 3.99 highest item)
15 Years ago, Oil changes for $14.99 for the works (today, 42.99)
15 years ago you could take a date to the move for 10, (today, 30..easy)
Thes example are 300% mark-up or close to it.
15 years ago, PJ tickets were 25 bucks, today 75...you do the frakin' math
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkqezCDxTZE
None of the above....I can afford the tix and still enjoy their music. I am really not too wrapped up with the band like some people around here. I just get tired of everyone around here saying PJ and specifically the 10C is so great and they can do no wrong. Anytime someone makes a critical comment around here the fanboys jump all over you for it.
It's also a bit hypocritical for them to preach about low ticket prices, write songs about the poor working man, etc.
the pearl jam coloring book....$200
multi-millionaires singing a song telling me...
the gas in their tanks...is like money in the bank
PRICELESS!!!!!!" -SpeedyMcCready...You may be banned but the message lives on!
they have really cool busses.
Nuclear fission