2016 Pearl Jam Tour Announcement

JC421

I know. And I'm not taking any thing personally. And I think both sides are a little to blame. I've been a member of the fanclub since I was a kid in 92. Longer than most the folks here. And during that time I've been to maybe 12 shows. My first fanclub tickets were mailed to me. They were for terrible seats in the rafters at the old Maple Leaf Gardens. And they came wrapped in a hand written note that said "here are your tickets, have a blast!" And I did! Somewhere along the way we've moved to a system where now it's $50 a year to be a member. And that gives you access to a lottery system where you might win tickets that cost more than they would if you just bought them online - if you can. And if you're fortunate enough to win, you're notified by an email that basically yells at you with NO RESELLING, ID MUST BE PRESENTED, NO ADVANCE NOTICE OF SEAT LOCATION, etc., etc. And on the flip side, as you've said, there are all these fans who think they're entitled to ten club tickets to a hundred shows each tour, and for each of them to be seated front row center, and tto have some kind of control over the GA waiting list, etc. Honestly, I think everybody, on both sides, just needs to chill the f*$k out.

Webeleaf

Got MSG GA for second night,assumed less people would go after a mid-week show if from in town. My math worked!!! Now to spend thousands on flight and hotels.

23scidoo

JC421 said:

I know. And I'm not taking any thing personally. And I think both sides are a little to blame. I've been a member of the fanclub since I was a kid in 92. Longer than most the folks here. And during that time I've been to maybe 12 shows. My first fanclub tickets were mailed to me. They were for terrible seats in the rafters at the old Maple Leaf Gardens. And they came wrapped in a hand written note that said "here are your tickets, have a blast!" And I did! Somewhere along the way we've moved to a system where now it's $50 a year to be a member. And that gives you access to a lottery system where you might win tickets that cost more than they would if you just bought them online - if you can. And if you're fortunate enough to win, you're notified by an email that basically yells at you with NO RESELLING, ID MUST BE PRESENTED, NO ADVANCE NOTICE OF SEAT LOCATION, etc., etc. And on the flip side, as you've said, there are all these fans who think they're entitled to ten club tickets to a hundred shows each tour, and for each of them to be seated front row center, and tto have some kind of control over the GA waiting list, etc. Honestly, I think everybody, on both sides, just needs to chill the f*$k out.

Well said mister..

JDime20

Regena said:

First no show in Atlanta. They haven't played in ATL in 5 or so years and the last time they did it was at a crap festival. Now just spent my lunch hour trying to get tickets and got nothing. But, hey StubHub has plenty for sale at twice the price. After loyally following this band since their very beginning I am done with them. They once fought the evil, greedy Ticketmaster and now they are obviously in bed with them. I won't be renewing my fan club membership next year.

I feel we're lucky that this band affords us the opportunity to win tickets before the general public. How many tickets do they secure for us so we can avoid TM? All these people complaining about not winning any tickets when they only entered for the most in demand shows is insane. You knew you had little chance to win and chose to take that risk. The fact that they have so many loyal fans that are willing to travel the county to see them is part of what makes them so great. So what if they aren't playing Atlanta? They're playing Greenville which is close. What about those in the Midwest and West that have no shows and might not get any? The band doesn't control TM or stubhub, that has nothing to do with Pearl Jam. All these scalpers know its a ticket in high demand so they to their thing, Pearl Jam cannot control that. It's one of negatives about how popular this band is and how loyal we are to them. The venues have ticket deals too, PJ can't secure every single ticket. Be grateful they're still making music and touring after 25 years.

cutz

solat211 said:

MSG shows sold out in a minute. 1st time struck out on Ten Club AND General sale. Get ready to fork over $500 + on the secondary market

I got both shows . My friend got MSG-1 in 10 minutes for me, and i got MSG-2 in 12 minutes.

Also, it took me an hour-and-fifteen minutes to get Philly-2.

Peasant Tents

I have been trying since 12.00 do I give up now?

yellowboy

I feel we're lucky that this band affords us the opportunity to win tickets before the general public. How many tickets do they secure for us so we can avoid TM? All these people complaining about not winning any tickets when they only entered for the most in demand shows is insane. You knew you had little chance to win and chose to take that risk. The fact that they have so many loyal fans that are willing to travel the county to see them is part of what makes them so great. So what if they aren't playing Atlanta? They're playing Greenville which is close. What about those in the Midwest and West that have no shows and might not get any? The band doesn't control TM or stubhub, that has nothing to do with Pearl Jam. All these scalpers know its a ticket in high demand so they to their thing, Pearl Jam cannot control that. It's one of negatives about how popular this band is and how loyal we are to them. The venues have ticket deals too, PJ can't secure every single ticket. Be grateful they're still making music and touring after 25 years.

THAT was well said. I 2nd that shit.
Name another band that has fought as hard and sacrificed as much to change the ticket master system? I would say there isn't one but since I only follow Pearl Jam I wouldn't know.

SALLYROO

JC421 said:

Just an observation - my 2 tickets through the Ten Club to the Ottawa show cost $230 CDN. But the public onsale cost for tickets to the Ottawa show today is $87/per - or about $175 CDN for 2. Even with fees and taxes added, the cost for tickets through the Ten Club appears to be about $40 more? Am I missing something? Anyone else going to the CDN shows seeing this? Seems odd.

The fan club bills in US$ for tix, and membership. I've been dreading the Canadian $ total on my card with the current exchange rate LOL, and figured it would be about what you mention above. Still cheaper than a Stub Hub scalper ticket for equivalent section though!

JC421

That doesn't really make any sense. Ten club charges $230 Canadian for 2 tickets to the Ottawa show. Capital Tickets charges $180 Canadian for 2 tickets to the Ottawa show. Same currency. Same event. $50 premium if you buy through the fan club.

BS128918

HOLY TORONTO!
Was anyone else caught off guard by the surprise 2nd show that was released on Ticketmaster today (by mistake??). After about 20 years in the 10C, I was devastated to find out the 'lottery' left me dry for all my selections, leaving me at the mercy of the rigged-game that is the Ticketmaster 'open' window. So as i clicked in vain, 40 minutes after the noon window opened, imagine my shock at seeing a 2nd show added for the next night. My credit card CRUSHED it and suddenly the group of 20 friends that ALL missed the lottery boat were no longer at StubHub's mercy. Feels like the devotion was rewarded - even if not via the 10C route. (no hard feelings 10C, you've done right by me in the past but this 'new' route stinks)

Hormone's firin'!!!

Like Waves

JC421 said:

That doesn't really make any sense. Ten club charges $230 Canadian for 2 tickets to the Ottawa show. Capital Tickets charges $180 Canadian for 2 tickets to the Ottawa show. Same currency. Same event. $50 premium if you buy through the fan club.

After fees it's $216.90 through Capital Tickets, $227 (on my card anyway) through TC, so not as bad as I was expecting the difference to be with our dollar.

cblock77

yellowboy said:

Regina – I too live in Atlanta and I feel your pain. But I'm not so sure you can put the blame on the band.... They would have come to Atlanta this year if not for the rule that the Roo festival put in place. If you are headlining the festival you can't play within 300 miles of it within a certain timeframe. I was less irritated after learning this.... but still disappointed. I have compared being a Pearl Jam fan in Atlanta to being in love with a Woman who doesn't love me back. Unfortunately for me I can't stop loving them so I'm off to Greenville and Toronto this year. I may have an extra ticket to Greenville if you change your mind!

Lexington is closer to Nashville than Atlanta, isn't it? That can't be the reason.

Deegz

JC421 said:

Just an observation - my 2 tickets through the Ten Club to the Ottawa show cost $230 CDN. But the public onsale cost for tickets to the Ottawa show today is $87/per - or about $175 CDN for 2. Even with fees and taxes added, the cost for tickets through the Ten Club appears to be about $40 more? Am I missing something? Anyone else going to the CDN shows seeing this? Seems odd.

The tickets I bought today for Toronto came out to $218.25 for the pair, lower bowl seats. The tickets I got from 10C were roughly $230CDN. The difference was minimal.

NK10452

Pearl Jam does more than any major band to accommodate its fans. That said, the Wells Fargo Center Virtual Waiting Room was a debacle.

SALLYROO

JC421 said:

That doesn't really make any sense. Ten club charges $230 Canadian for 2 tickets to the Ottawa show. Capital Tickets charges $180 Canadian for 2 tickets to the Ottawa show. Same currency. Same event. $50 premium if you buy through the fan club.

When I saw the "WON" notice it said $157 for the pair. I figured it'd come to about $230 Canadian with the exchange, as 10c is always in US dollars. I don't know why or how they figure out the US base price vs Cdn (except most stuff costs more in Canada to begin with), just realized that I wouldn't be lucky enough to only pay $157 Cdn (plus as you say the annual fee). The annual $50 right now ($40 membership plus $10 for being international) will work out to be what, just about $70 Cdn (ouch). When it's a year you're unable to travel to see the band, It's a lot for luggage tags, an annual record and a single LOL. But obviously many many feel it is worth being in the club.

LetsGoMteers

Finally after 20+ years of trying I'm going to my first show 4/20 PNC in Raliegh. Can't wait

goatsper

i can not describe my overflowing joy!!! 4 shows in five nights! 2-philly 2-ny. let's make it best shows, best crowds ever!!!!!! pearl jam!!! fucking pearl jam! let's have a party after show 1 in ny!!!

MK88178

I some how got 1 ticket to philly 2. I had two tickets and they put them in the pool while I was putting in my cc. I was crushed. All worked out in the end though. I agree with goatspr let's crush it.

sistir

Let's fire it up and get it going. It's on

jonsey30

Did nobody get tickets today? Sounds like shit was harder than ever. I feel like they are getting more popular, like it's "cool" again to like PJ. It's more of an event now for many people.