I've been through that process a couple of times at different venues. There is no advantage to getting there early and a low number. Just have to get there by the cut off when they stop giving out the numbered bracelets. One time it took about 90 minutes. So its not too bad.
You can always just walk in when you arrive at the show if your not trying to get up close.
It is super effective and fair for those who care. It also ensures people who don't care don't get the best spots in the pit. And its an effective counter for the no-lifers who camp out and are always front row show after show. Not that there's anything wrong with doing that, but it gives a fair chance for people to get up close that can't dedicate over 24 hours to a concert.
It is super effective and fair for those who care. It also ensures people who don't care don't get the best spots in the pit. And its an effective counter for the no-lifers who camp out and are always front row show after show. Not that there's anything wrong with doing that, but it gives a fair chance for people to get up close that can't dedicate over 24 hours to a concert.
In 2012 I showed up for the Denver lottery at 4:15. Got number 686 I believe and the first number was something like 450 and only 700 and change were given out.
I was in the pit but in the back part and wasn't crushed at the front. Plus if I wanted to go get a drink and food or go to the bathroom at anytime I didnt have to worry about fighting my way back to my spot. Thoroughly enjoyed myself.
Philip Hickey @biggfill 12m12 minutes ago @PearlJam #PJLiveChat why such a long break (20+ years) since playing in Finland? Any chance to come to Finland?
Pearl Jam @PearlJam 3m3 minutes ago @biggfill It is at the top of our bucket list...love Finland. JA
Jamie Feltham @Hero_Kvatch 38m38 minutes ago @PearlJam there are rumours a Euro tour has be cancelled. Can you at confirm at the very least nothing has been cancelled? #PJLiveChat
Pearl Jam @PearlJam 36s36 seconds ago @Hero_Kvatch so let me get this straight....you're asking have the non shows been canceled? JA
Guy on PJ radio talking about busting head open rushing to rail..hopefully we get a GA system like Bruce to tamp down the "passion" and bit.
I waited for the rail at Seattle 2013. Key Arena staff walked us in…no one ran. If people are allowed to run that is the fault of the venue staff and the person who chooses to run to the rail.
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First part of the year? Technically you could split the year into two six month parts, so it could be June and still in the first part.
1998: East Troy 2000: East Troy, Rosemont 2003: Champaign 2006: Chicago (UC), Milwaukee 2007: Chicago (Lolla) 2009: Chicago (UC), Chicago (UC) 2010: Noblesville 2011: East Troy (PJ20), East Troy (PJ20) 2013: Chicago (WF), Seattle 2014: St. Louis 2016: Chicago (WF), Chicago (WF) 2018: Chicago (WF), Chicago (WF) 2022: St. Louis 2023: Chicago (UC), Chicago (UC) 2024: Chicago (WF), Chicago (WF)
First part of the year? Technically you could split the year into two six month parts, so it could be June and still in the first part.
Or.....January.
6/29/98 Chicago-United Center
6/18/03 Chicago-United Center
5/17/06 Chicago-United Center
7/19/13 Chicago-Wrigley Field
10/11/13 Pittsburgh-Consol Energy Center
10/17/14 Moline-IWireless Center (No Code)
10/20/14 Milwaukee-Bradley center (Yield)
4/26/16 Lexington-Rupp Arena
8/20/16 Chicago-Wrigley Field
8/22/16 Chicago-Wrigley Field 8/18/18 Chicago-Wrigley Field 8/20/18 Chicago-Wrigley Field 9/5/23 Chicago-United Center 9/7/23 Chicago-United Center 8/29/23 Chicago-Wrigley Field 8/31/23 Chicago-Wrigley Field
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You can always just walk in when you arrive at the show if your not trying to get up close.
Typically they open the doors for the G.A. people at 6 or so.
Got number 686 I believe and the first number was something like 450 and only 700 and change were given out.
I was in the pit but in the back part and wasn't crushed at the front. Plus if I wanted to go get a drink and food or go to the bathroom at anytime I didnt have to worry about fighting my way back to my spot. Thoroughly enjoyed myself.
'13: 10/27 Baltimore
'15: 9/26 New York City
'16: 4/16 Greenville (VS!), 4/26 Lexington, 4/28 Philly, 8/20 Wrigley
'18: 9/02 Fenway
'22: 9/16 Nashville
’24: 8/26 Noblesville, 9/12 Baltimore
'13: 10/27 Baltimore
'15: 9/26 New York City
'16: 4/16 Greenville (VS!), 4/26 Lexington, 4/28 Philly, 8/20 Wrigley
'18: 9/02 Fenway
'22: 9/16 Nashville
’24: 8/26 Noblesville, 9/12 Baltimore
@PearlJam Have you heard the weather is just fantastic in Tampa, FL around April-ish? #PJLiveChat
Pearl Jam @PearlJam 1m1 minute ago
@nocode_10 i've heard that too - KC
Those that can be trusted can change their mind.
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the bad feelings
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Philip Hickey @biggfill 12m12 minutes ago
@PearlJam #PJLiveChat why such a long break (20+ years) since playing in Finland? Any chance to come to Finland?
Pearl Jam @PearlJam 3m3 minutes ago
@biggfill It is at the top of our bucket list...love Finland. JA
@PearlJam any plans to go back to reserved 10c seats on the floor by seniority for next tour-#PJLiveChat
Pearl Jam @PearlJam 35s35 seconds ago
@herbocka No JA
@PearlJam there are rumours a Euro tour has be cancelled. Can you at confirm at the very least nothing has been cancelled? #PJLiveChat
Pearl Jam @PearlJam 36s36 seconds ago
@Hero_Kvatch so let me get this straight....you're asking have the non shows been canceled? JA
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If anyone has any information at all about a PJ25 event, for the love of god, please pm me...
I missed PJ20, I'm not missing PJ25
6/18/03 Chicago-United Center
5/17/06 Chicago-United Center
7/19/13 Chicago-Wrigley Field
10/11/13 Pittsburgh-Consol Energy Center
10/17/14 Moline-IWireless Center (No Code)
10/20/14 Milwaukee-Bradley center (Yield)
4/26/16 Lexington-Rupp Arena
8/20/16 Chicago-Wrigley Field
8/22/16 Chicago-Wrigley Field
8/18/18 Chicago-Wrigley Field
8/20/18 Chicago-Wrigley Field
9/5/23 Chicago-United Center
9/7/23 Chicago-United Center
8/29/23 Chicago-Wrigley Field
8/31/23 Chicago-Wrigley Field
So it could be announced between January and June.
Those that can be trusted can change their mind.
Drop In The Park 2? Free for fanclub?
I have a funny feeling Big, Bold, & Free could still be coming