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Next Chicago Show - Soldier Field!!!

Wma31394Wma31394 Posts: 3,045
edited August 2016 in The Porch
Ed you told us in 95 you would be back for a "free show..free show"..well these kids have some money now..

You can easily fill it for a night..possibly two..

You can't play wrigley again in the next 2-3 years right???

Prime location for travellers..proximity to hotels, restaurants, etc..

Tailgating is fantastic now with the new grounds layout..

We want to hear Let My Love Open the Door again dammit..

United Center pooop..

PEARL JAM PLAY SOLDIER FIELD THE NEXT CHICAGO SHOW!!!!!!
"Going where the water tastes like wine!"
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  • KevinmanKevinman Atlanta, GA USA Posts: 1,921
    US Cellular....that would complete stadium shows in Chicago.
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  • Wma31394Wma31394 Posts: 3,045
    edited August 2016
    Update: US Cellular poop

    Actually i saw the stones there it was decent for a show
    "Going where the water tastes like wine!"
  • KevinmanKevinman Atlanta, GA USA Posts: 1,921
    ^Better than the giant urinal they just played two shows in.
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  • fall by the waysidefall by the wayside Jericho, VT Posts: 757
    Much more likely they return to Grant Park for Lollapalooza, imo.
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  • Wma31394Wma31394 Posts: 3,045
    fall by the wayside said:

    Much more likely they return to Grant Park for Lollapalooza, imo.

    I hope not. Soldier or bust!!!
    "Going where the water tastes like wine!"
  • tschavtschav Posts: 2,881
    I can get behind a Soldier Field show. One of few Chicago venues I haven't seen them play in.
  • Tim SimmonsTim Simmons Posts: 8,621
    Soldier would be good. But I have a feeling this Wrigley weekend is gonna happen about as often as Billy Joel plays there.
  • Wma31394Wma31394 Posts: 3,045
    Tim Simmons said:

    Soldier would be good. But I have a feeling this Wrigley weekend is gonna happen about as often as Billy Joel plays there.

    Very possible..but I think billy just plays..with pj, specifically ed, there is all the nostalgia that goes with it. When is enough, enough??

    SOLDIER FIELD IN 2018!!! (I don't think they will play Chicago next year)
    "Going where the water tastes like wine!"
  • mrussel1mrussel1 Posts: 30,274
    I could generally do without stadium shows. I enjoy the 'epic' feeling of it, but GA at Wrigley was worse viewing than any 10C seat I have ever had in a regular old arena.
  • ikiTikiT USA Posts: 11,057
    edited August 2016
    football stadium bad
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    all stadium bad
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  • ikiTikiT USA Posts: 11,057
    arena good
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  • Indifference71Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,878
    Hoping they play the UC next time they come to Chicago....crazy that they haven't played there since 2009.
  • wwsuicidewwsuicide Posts: 1,373
    Indifference71 said:

    Hoping they play the UC next time they come to Chicago....crazy that they haven't played there since 2009.

    For sure. Been a while since they had a "normal" Chicago show.
  • GoinHungry94GoinHungry94 Albuquerque, NM Posts: 238
    I saw them at the UC night 2 2009, and of course it was great seeing them but arena shows fucking blow imo. Outdoor has always been a much more lively time. GA Wrigley was one of the best experiences I'll hopefully be able to live again. But if not I'm totally content. That all being said I'd shit bricks if they played Soldier Field again! I'd say we'd be beyond lucky for another Chicago show next year.
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  • Wma31394Wma31394 Posts: 3,045
    Indifference71 said:

    Hoping they play the UC next time they come to Chicago....crazy that they haven't played there since 2009.

    Wow it's been that long...i feel like I've seen them there so many times though. Probably every time there. To each is own..ive seen them in every capacity..I always prefer the outdoor venues at this point of my pj experiences.
    "Going where the water tastes like wine!"
  • Tim SimmonsTim Simmons Posts: 8,621
    Wma31394 said:

    Tim Simmons said:

    Soldier would be good. But I have a feeling this Wrigley weekend is gonna happen about as often as Billy Joel plays there.

    Very possible..but I think billy just plays..with pj, specifically ed, there is all the nostalgia that goes with it. When is enough, enough??

    I'm just saying, it seems like Billy Joel plays Wrigley every other year and has for about a decade now. I think this will be come a thing because of Ed's nostalgia, his friendliness with the whole Org, and the success of this weekend and 2013. "As often" was more hyperbole. I'm just saying I would not be surprised if for the next few Chicago performances (which happen every 2-3 years), they bypass the UC and Soldier, and they do a Wrigley weekend.


  • Wma31394Wma31394 Posts: 3,045
    Tim Simmons said:

    Wma31394 said:

    Tim Simmons said:

    Soldier would be good. But I have a feeling this Wrigley weekend is gonna happen about as often as Billy Joel plays there.

    Very possible..but I think billy just plays..with pj, specifically ed, there is all the nostalgia that goes with it. When is enough, enough??

    I'm just saying, it seems like Billy Joel plays Wrigley every other year and has for about a decade now. I think this will be come a thing because of Ed's nostalgia, his friendliness with the whole Org, and the success of this weekend and 2013. "As often" was more hyperbole. I'm just saying I would not be surprised if for the next few Chicago performances (which happen every 2-3 years), they bypass the UC and Soldier, and they do a Wrigley weekend.


    Of course very possible...i would prefer soldier!!!! Let's get it done.
    "Going where the water tastes like wine!"
  • shadowcastshadowcast Posts: 2,298
    No I've been to two shows at soldier field both sounded terrible.
  • SaravaSarava Naperville, IL Posts: 2,043
    I'll go with the United Center or Alpine Valley. :)
  • Indifference71Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,878
    Wma31394 said:

    Indifference71 said:

    Hoping they play the UC next time they come to Chicago....crazy that they haven't played there since 2009.

    Wow it's been that long...i feel like I've seen them there so many times though. Probably every time there. To each is own..ive seen them in every capacity..I always prefer the outdoor venues at this point of my pj experiences.
    Yeah, definitely prefer outdoor but not many good options in Chicago besides the big stadiums. Northerly Island would be pretty cool.
  • Tim SimmonsTim Simmons Posts: 8,621
    The downside to Soldier is that its a clusterfuck getting in/out (even with cabs and Public transport) and there is nothing to do in the area. At least wrigley you can go to a bar and walk a few blocks to catch a ride.

    The upside is the sight lines are better for reserved.
  • Tim SimmonsTim Simmons Posts: 8,621
    Actually another downside is supporting the Bears organization.
  • Wma31394Wma31394 Posts: 3,045
    shadowcast said:

    No I've been to two shows at soldier field both sounded terrible.

    Which ones? Pj sounded good...so did dmb, and dead.
    "Going where the water tastes like wine!"
  • Wma31394Wma31394 Posts: 3,045
    Indifference71 said:

    Wma31394 said:

    Indifference71 said:

    Hoping they play the UC next time they come to Chicago....crazy that they haven't played there since 2009.

    Wow it's been that long...i feel like I've seen them there so many times though. Probably every time there. To each is own..ive seen them in every capacity..I always prefer the outdoor venues at this point of my pj experiences.
    Yeah, definitely prefer outdoor but not many good options in Chicago besides the big stadiums. Northerly Island would be pretty cool.
    Haven't been to the new northerly setup yet but haven't heard good things.
    "Going where the water tastes like wine!"
  • Tim SimmonsTim Simmons Posts: 8,621
    Northerly could be great.
  • phan84phan84 Posts: 48
    I'd vote no on Soldier Field. Twice the size of Wrigley. Unless you are upfront you feel like you are a mile away. I like the amphitheater route if you are going to be outside.
  • Indifference71Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,878
    Wma31394 said:

    Indifference71 said:

    Wma31394 said:

    Indifference71 said:

    Hoping they play the UC next time they come to Chicago....crazy that they haven't played there since 2009.

    Wow it's been that long...i feel like I've seen them there so many times though. Probably every time there. To each is own..ive seen them in every capacity..I always prefer the outdoor venues at this point of my pj experiences.
    Yeah, definitely prefer outdoor but not many good options in Chicago besides the big stadiums. Northerly Island would be pretty cool.
    Haven't been to the new northerly setup yet but haven't heard good things.
    Yeah, haven't been there either since they added all those lawn seats. I have heard that it's a lot better now than when they first opened it and it was a complete disaster.
  • djklambakedjklambake PHX, AZ Posts: 2,522
    Soldier Field would be incredible!
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