*** New York, NY Fanviews Here 5/2/16 ***

pjscreamer

Da kid has not missed a PJ show in his hometown since 96 Randall's 1 are we spoiled yeah!Da kids seen all the major iconic shows but at this point in Da Kids life he is just happy to be there.No ego about no GA or shitty seats nite 1 member from the board hooked Da kid up with a seat behind da stage on da chase bridge awesome sound as well as set list.Now nite 2 was going to be EPIc everyone said well it was Da kid saw the boys perform With cheap trick Sting and play his 2 fav songs in there history Present Tense right into Breath was please as well as everyone around da kid on the floor seats second section.Man da kid loves this band as well as its fans.

xavier mcdaniel

pjscreamer said:

Da kid has not missed a PJ show in his hometown since 96 Randall's 1 are we spoiled yeah!Da kids seen all the major iconic shows but at this point in Da Kids life he is just happy to be there.No ego about no GA or shitty seats nite 1 member from the board hooked Da kid up with a seat behind da stage on da chase bridge awesome sound as well as set list.Now nite 2 was going to be EPIc everyone said well it was Da kid saw the boys perform With cheap trick Sting and play his 2 fav songs in there history Present Tense right into Breath was please as well as everyone around da kid on the floor seats second section.Man da kid loves this band as well as its fans.

This has to be the first time ever, I didn't run into you at any point during these, especially in New York.

KF283313

Magic_NYC said:

Shout out to Ron and his brother in section 119. You guys were great.

I think part of the problem is some of us who were lucky enough to be at MSG II 2010 were hoping and it seems based on some posts, expecting something close to that. Which is crazy since that's widely considered as a top 5 boot. You had Slow-Lukin (still gives me chills), Hunger Strike and some real rarities.

However, this show's Encore 1 was definitely special. Take a good look at that list again. And across the way in 119 it sounded great.

Maybe some of us are having Philly envy since they got Ten in order, but if you thought this show was average, I respectfully disagree. And I didn't get 1 new song tonight. But what I did get was another PJ show with my sister, met some great people and watched the world's best band for nearly 3 hours.

Stay well everyone and I'll see you in Chicago.

You are totally right-- I was at the show in May 2010 which was just AMAZING and truly MAGICAL. I still get chills and tears listening to that show-- love listening to that "Betterman" and how the audience cheered for itself ... it was SO intense. That show (and Halloween 2009 Philly) kind of ruined any other show after that!! Set the bar so high! But I was definitely grateful to dance my ass off on Monday night w/ my new friend in the 400s rear stage section from Portugal, Joe. All PJ shows are special!

goosefuzz

Shout out to everyone waiting in line for drop tickets for both shows. I missed out on the first night but the second night got great seats with great fans and my partner which made it all worthwhile.

Pats16

I only did the line for the drop tickets for night 2.....and was rewarded with floor seats around 530! Kudos for those who did both days.....that was a long day but met some cool people in line!

HesCalledDyer

Lightning Bolt has become my favorite song from Lightning Bolt. And live, it's absolutely killer!

Suziemay

The moment every fan dreams of, and one of our own actually got to live it. Here's a still of the video I took of the magical moment. Jessica has the full video and I'm leaving that for her to share as she pleases but this moment captures everything I love about music fandom and Pearl Jam

PJ212 said:

This moment at this show is everything. Amazing. Thank you to Jessica and everyone at Two Feet Thick for adding fuel to the fan fire for so many years.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=5QJI_x1vV2U

Suziemay said:

I saw Pearl Jam on the rail at MSG. I can die happy now! Energy at the Garden is simply amazing, I haven't stopped smiling.

My favourite moment was when they played Breath for Jessica! For a refresher on the Breath campaign in 1998: http://www.fivehorizons.com/tour/98/east_leg/breath.shtml

Lifted

Suziemay said:

The moment every fan dreams of, and one of our own actually got to live it. Here's a still of the video I took of the magical moment. Jessica has the full video and I'm leaving that for her to share as she pleases but this moment captures everything I love about music fandom and Pearl Jam

PJ212 said:

This moment at this show is everything. Amazing. Thank you to Jessica and everyone at Two Feet Thick for adding fuel to the fan fire for so many years.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=5QJI_x1vV2U

Suziemay said:

I saw Pearl Jam on the rail at MSG. I can die happy now! Energy at the Garden is simply amazing, I haven't stopped smiling.

My favourite moment was when they played Breath for Jessica! For a refresher on the Breath campaign in 1998: http://www.fivehorizons.com/tour/98/east_leg/breath.shtml

That is fucking beautiful.

KP_McMinn

Lifted said:

Suziemay said:

The moment every fan dreams of, and one of our own actually got to live it. Here's a still of the video I took of the magical moment. Jessica has the full video and I'm leaving that for her to share as she pleases but this moment captures everything I love about music fandom and Pearl Jam

PJ212 said:

This moment at this show is everything. Amazing. Thank you to Jessica and everyone at Two Feet Thick for adding fuel to the fan fire for so many years.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=5QJI_x1vV2U

Suziemay said:

I saw Pearl Jam on the rail at MSG. I can die happy now! Energy at the Garden is simply amazing, I haven't stopped smiling.

My favourite moment was when they played Breath for Jessica! For a refresher on the Breath campaign in 1998: http://www.fivehorizons.com/tour/98/east_leg/breath.shtml

That is fucking beautiful.

Wow that is awesome!! Holy shit

nicknyr15

Suziemay said:

The moment every fan dreams of, and one of our own actually got to live it. Here's a still of the video I took of the magical moment. Jessica has the full video and I'm leaving that for her to share as she pleases but this moment captures everything I love about music fandom and Pearl Jam

PJ212 said:

This moment at this show is everything. Amazing. Thank you to Jessica and everyone at Two Feet Thick for adding fuel to the fan fire for so many years.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=5QJI_x1vV2U

Suziemay said:

I saw Pearl Jam on the rail at MSG. I can die happy now! Energy at the Garden is simply amazing, I haven't stopped smiling.

My favourite moment was when they played Breath for Jessica! For a refresher on the Breath campaign in 1998: http://www.fivehorizons.com/tour/98/east_leg/breath.shtml

Mailed in.

Lmao. Greatest band ever. Period.

pdalowsky

The shows were fucking incredible.

Yes there were repeats and not so many 'rarities' but seeing these shows with dear friends was magical. The hits are hits for a reason - they are incredible. They have people who don't do both shows to please, its a tricky balance. Im so glad I got to see the band at that arena. What a beautiful venue, and the floor moving was no where near as subtle as I imagined, the place bounces.

The merch situation is an absolute circus at this stage but the buzz around it is impossible to ignore.

The highlight of the shows were sharing them with the finest friends alive. Those are the memories that will last forever.

opsopcopolis

Karts said:

The Even Flow-Sirens couplet was exhausting. Left right away to be greeted by an Even Flow restroom line. Take a piss and then go for a craft beer refill in another line which refuses to move. With the song winding down, I give up and run 4 sections back to 115. Get really excited by what Eddie is saying and expect Army Reserve, instead they play Sirens which was just cruel. Run right back and get the damn beer.
.

I did too until I noticed the 12 string. Maaaaajor bummer haha

MayDay10

I will say the even flow right into the 'intro' to Sirens was a bit awkward.

I was in the cluster that got the mic at the end of even flow. We were all smiling, laughing, high fiving, etc... right through EV's sad story choking him up about a late soldier. We all had to stop in our tracks and immediately 'sober up'.

jdesantis1983

Suziemay said:

The moment every fan dreams of, and one of our own actually got to live it. Here's a still of the video I took of the magical moment. Jessica has the full video and I'm leaving that for her to share as she pleases but this moment captures everything I love about music fandom and Pearl Jam

PJ212 said:

This moment at this show is everything. Amazing. Thank you to Jessica and everyone at Two Feet Thick for adding fuel to the fan fire for so many years.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=5QJI_x1vV2U

Suziemay said:

I saw Pearl Jam on the rail at MSG. I can die happy now! Energy at the Garden is simply amazing, I haven't stopped smiling.

My favourite moment was when they played Breath for Jessica! For a refresher on the Breath campaign in 1998: http://www.fivehorizons.com/tour/98/east_leg/breath.shtml

That's awesome. Frame that one on the wall, pure joy on both their faces captured at the perfect moment.

nycrats

MayDay10 said:

I will say the even flow right into the 'intro' to Sirens was a bit awkward.

I was in the cluster that got the mic at the end of even flow. We were all smiling, laughing, high fiving, etc... right through EV's sad story choking him up about a late soldier. We all had to stop in our tracks and immediately 'sober up'.

ive never actually articulated that but thats definitely happened to me at shows too. there should be an expression that covers that feeling: "holy shit what a moment, im smiling ear to ear.. wait ed's talking.. this is serious.. its got me too, but my smile is a milisecond late to what my brain is picking up.. STOP SMILING NOW, this isnt somehting anyone should smile at.. ok"

CROJAM95

They have got to be doing 3 night runs minimum at MSG going forward! My Philly 2- MSG 2 (3) show run was a blink of an eye.

Had a complete blast this past week.....Happy Fenway is spread out. That's gonna hold me over for now

rssesq

There is no reason they shouldn't be doing at least 7 show runs at MSG. They would sell out immediately and they could start a yearly thing not unlike what The Allman Bros do at the Beacon and Billy Joel does at MSG.

Just don't forget to cut me in on a small slice of the doe for this brilliant idea.

CROJAM95 said:

They have got to be doing 3 night runs minimum at MSG going forward! My Philly 2- MSG 2 (3) show run was a blink of an eye.

Had a complete blast this past week.....Happy Fenway is spread out. That's gonna hold me over for now

jordn6971

KP_McMinn said:

Lifted said:

Suziemay said:

The moment every fan dreams of, and one of our own actually got to live it. Here's a still of the video I took of the magical moment. Jessica has the full video and I'm leaving that for her to share as she pleases but this moment captures everything I love about music fandom and Pearl Jam

PJ212 said:

This moment at this show is everything. Amazing. Thank you to Jessica and everyone at Two Feet Thick for adding fuel to the fan fire for so many years.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=5QJI_x1vV2U

Suziemay said:

I saw Pearl Jam on the rail at MSG. I can die happy now! Energy at the Garden is simply amazing, I haven't stopped smiling.

My favourite moment was when they played Breath for Jessica! For a refresher on the Breath campaign in 1998: http://www.fivehorizons.com/tour/98/east_leg/breath.shtml

That is fucking beautiful.

Wow that is awesome!! Holy shit

Mailed in no, but it was a pretty weak setlist. Great show if you didn't go the night before.

Pats16

My review may be slightly jaded since I spent 8hrs in the cancellation/box office line but I still had a great time. Heard a bunch of songs on my personal list (Present Tense alone I worth the cost of the ticket for me)...and had Eddie standing 5 rows away in the crowd. Looking back at the setlist, sure...maybe not as many rarities played as people wanted, but from where I was sitting, the energy was great.

This show was so over hyped.....it really didn't have a chance to live up to all of the expectations imo. Since I'm within a 5hr drive, I will always go to these shows and have to deal with the fact that the shows are put on a pedestal in some way. For me, only seeing them every three years or so makes each show special no matter what they play. Although I'm not disappointed, I thought they would have played longer, especially on night 2.

HesCalledDyer

^To be fair, night 2 was their 4th show in 5 nights.