Ed was supposed to come out for the encore. CCRs "who"ll stop the rain" but he split cause of a back injury. Sad face.
That was sad. Overall fun night though! Thankful I got to go!
That was devastating. Drove from Boston and was hoping for a bit more but still, was just psyched to be there. Hope he is okay :(
June 16, 2011 - EV in Boston
September 2, 2012 - Made In America
October 15, 2013 - Worcester I
October 16, 2013 - Worcester II
October 25, 2013 - Hartford
June 12, 2016 - Bonnaroo
August 5, 2016 - Fenway I
August 7, 2016 - Fenway II
September 25, 2016 - EV in NYC
I thought the show was fabulous. Harlem's Gospel for Teens choir blew my mind. All the musicians were amazing and so passionate for the cause. Very heartfelt. Very proud of Ed for agreeing to do the show. He was clearly brought in last minute to boost ticket sales (Jackson even said Ed sold out the show). I wish there had been some collaborations between Ed and the rest of the musicians, but they probably had no time to rehearse, so it makes sense that Ed didn't join anyone else. I was half-hoping Patti Smith would show up to do a grand finale of People Have the Power with everyone!
back injury? sustained during the show, or previous?
No details. They were about to do the finale and PJ fans wouldn't stop yelling Ed's name, so Jackson said Ed was supposed to join on the finale, but he has left. And then he said "you wouldn't know it but he is dealing with a back injury" or something to that effect. Ed looked fine to me all weekend (he was still doing his signature jump at the end of songs) so hopefully nothing serious.
Oh goodie. Can you transcribe the scrabble joke? lol
"Another story I read about in the paper... about a woman in New York who was going to divorce her husband after 20 years because he played too much Scrabble. It's all he did, wasn't working anymore, he played on his computer with strangers, anonymous people, on his phone, in the car. So she finally says 'I'm leaving you,' and he's kinda caught unaware and she goes 'the Scrabble, you're obsessed.' And he says 'Obsessed? (holds up finger) That's an 85 point word.' (laughter) That's the first time I've ever tried to tell a joke on stage in 25 years."
June 16, 2011 - EV in Boston
September 2, 2012 - Made In America
October 15, 2013 - Worcester I
October 16, 2013 - Worcester II
October 25, 2013 - Hartford
June 12, 2016 - Bonnaroo
August 5, 2016 - Fenway I
August 7, 2016 - Fenway II
September 25, 2016 - EV in NYC
Oh goodie. Can you transcribe the scrabble joke? lol
"Another story I read about in the paper... about a woman in New York who was going to divorce her husband after 20 years because he played too much Scrabble. It's all he did, wasn't working anymore, he played on his computer with strangers, anonymous people, on his phone, in the car. So she finally says 'I'm leaving you,' and he's kinda caught unaware and she goes 'the Scrabble, you're obsessed.' And he says 'Obsessed? (holds up finger) That's an 85 point word.' (laughter) That's the first time I've ever tried to tell a joke on stage in 25 years."
Thank you! I remembered most of it, even the 85 point word part but for the life of me could not remember the actual word! Although that would be the 2nd time, because right before that, he had that line about "where'd all the money your mother spent on music lessons go"
Just remembering another great part of Ed's banter, where he's talking about how the pro-gun folks are saying that gun control is bad for their business and draws a parallel to how bands have essentially been forced to give their music away for close to nothing because people don't buy records anymore and they've had to evolve so these gun makers should too. Something like that.
Just remembering another great part of Ed's banter, where he's talking about how the pro-gun folks are saying that gun control is bad for their business and draws a parallel to how bands have essentially been forced to give their music away for close to nothing because people don't buy records anymore and they've had to evolve so these gun makers should too. Something like that.
here is my video of it! loved his speeches, and obvs wish the music piece was longer... https://youtu.be/VgtgeJal5uo
According to setlists.fm I hadn't heard I Am A Patriot solo until last night?!? Thought I heard that one before.
You probably heard Ed do the song during pre-sets back in 2003 and 2004. There was a kick-ass version that Ed and Matt would do back on the 2003 tour I think. The current punk version is not to my liking but I'm sure others like it.
Eddie Vedder Performs at First-Ever Concert Across America to End Gun Violence News September 28 2016
The first-ever Concert Across America to end gun violence featured more than 5,225 artists at 350 musical events on September 25. The goals of this historic concert series were twofold: to remember victims of gun violence and to make ending gun violence a voting issue in November.
Eddie Vedder was among the performers at the Beacon Theater location and had this to say during his 4-song performance:
"Together we have power. If we rise to the challenge to unite and support sensible gun violence prevention measures in our cities and our towns, then we have the power to save lives. Let's use our power for good."
Artists who performed on September 25th include Jackson Browne, Rosanne Cash, Vy Higginsen’s Gospel Choir of Harlem, the Gay Men’s Choir of Los Angeles, Moby, Joan Osborne, and many more.
I love Joan Osborne madly since standing in the shadows on motown was released and for any music lovers who have not seen that dvd check it out. TOP SHELF STUFF. Then she joinrd the dead tour. whats not to love? and people who buy tickets to these things just to see ed are super funny...
I love Joan Osborne madly since standing in the shadows on motown was released and for any music lovers who have not seen that dvd check it out. TOP SHELF STUFF. Then she joinrd the dead tour. whats not to love? and people who buy tickets to these things just to see ed are super funny...
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September 2, 2012 - Made In America
October 15, 2013 - Worcester I
October 16, 2013 - Worcester II
October 25, 2013 - Hartford
June 12, 2016 - Bonnaroo
August 5, 2016 - Fenway I
August 7, 2016 - Fenway II
September 25, 2016 - EV in NYC
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September 2, 2012 - Made In America
October 15, 2013 - Worcester I
October 16, 2013 - Worcester II
October 25, 2013 - Hartford
June 12, 2016 - Bonnaroo
August 5, 2016 - Fenway I
August 7, 2016 - Fenway II
September 25, 2016 - EV in NYC
2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
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Although that would be the 2nd time, because right before that, he had that line about "where'd all the money your mother spent on music lessons go"
at the tibetan freedom concert in 98 they didn't cover the latest tibetan hits.
Eddie Vedder Performs at First-Ever Concert Across America to End Gun Violence
News September 28 2016
The first-ever Concert Across America to end gun violence featured more than 5,225 artists at 350 musical events on September 25. The goals of this historic concert series were twofold: to remember victims of gun violence and to make ending gun violence a voting issue in November.
Eddie Vedder was among the performers at the Beacon Theater location and had this to say during his 4-song performance:
"Together we have power. If we rise to the challenge to unite and support sensible gun violence prevention measures in our cities and our towns, then we have the power to save lives. Let's use our power for good."
Artists who performed on September 25th include Jackson Browne, Rosanne Cash, Vy Higginsen’s Gospel Choir of Harlem, the Gay Men’s Choir of Los Angeles, Moby, Joan Osborne, and many more.
For more information on these concerts and what you can do to end gun violence, go to: http://concertacrossamerica.org
#ConcertAcrossAmerica to #EndGunViolence
Photo credit: Jeff Neira
Eddie Vedder at Beacon Theatre, September 25, 2016