Fox Sports Australia are reporting that Pearl Jam is rumoured to be the grand final entertainment at the National Rugby League (NRL) grand final in Sydney Australia in October 2017. Does this point to a possible Australian tour around that time?
Fuck, I can't stand rugby league players and the culture. But hey, whatever gets them out here again. I would assume they would wait for a new record though. That would make sense. They usually kick off their album tours here.
PJ - Sydney 1998; Sydney 2003; Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle 2006; Melbourne, Sydney 2009; Gold Coast, Melbourne, Sydney 2014.
EV - Canberra, Newcastle, Sydney 2011; Sydney 2014.
That would be awesome! Love Australia, lived there for 2 years and have been back several times since. Australia and New Zealand are well overdue for a full tour!!!
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1993-9-4 Vancouver
1996-9-16 Seattle
1998-7-19 Vancouver, 7-21 Seattle, Memorial Stadium
2000-11-6 Seattle
2001-10-22 Seattle
2002 -12-09 Seattle
2009-8-17 Manchester, 9-25 Vancouver
2011-6-16 Seattle (EV), 9-3/4 PJ20, 9-25 Vancouver
2012-6-27 Amsterdam (#2!)
2013-11-29 Portland, 12-4 Vancouver, 12-6 Seattle
2014-AUS - 1-26 Sydney, 1-31 Adelaide, 2-11/12 EV Sydney State Theatre, 2-13 EV Opera House
2014 - USA - Memphis, Detroit, MOLINE, St. Paul, MILWAUKEE, Denver, 25/26 Bridge School
2016 - Lexington, Philly x 2, MSG x 2, Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto x 2, Pemberton, Fenway x 2, Wrigley x 2 2018 - Seattle x 2, Missoula, Fenway x 2
That would be awesome! Love Australia, lived there for 2 years and have been back several times since. Australia and New Zealand are well overdue for a full tour!!!
I'd hate that. Moving back home to NZ in April-if I missed PJ I'd be SPEWING. They'd probably play stadia again to recoup the huge expenses-hopefully they add to their sole Wellington date if they do decide to hit up Aotearoa.
Stars are suns to other people.
Wellington 1998 London 2007 Brisbane 2009 Stockholm 2012
Amsterdam 1 & 2 2014 EV Dublin 2017 Milan 2018 Padova 2018 Boston 2 2018
I don't buy it. As long as the Cubs are relevant Ed will likely not commit to anything during October-early November
Surprisingly I just saw that Bill Murray's first tour (playing music) is scheduled for October. He's touring the 10th-26th, presumably to be free for the World Series. Given that the NRL Final is Oct 1, it's not inconceivable to think PJ could do a 3 week tour and be back for the WS. But I agree, it's highly unlikely. Would expect a tour more in either Nov, early 2018, or Nov 2018.
1992-07-21 Vancouver
1993-9-4 Vancouver
1996-9-16 Seattle
1998-7-19 Vancouver, 7-21 Seattle, Memorial Stadium
2000-11-6 Seattle
2001-10-22 Seattle
2002 -12-09 Seattle
2009-8-17 Manchester, 9-25 Vancouver
2011-6-16 Seattle (EV), 9-3/4 PJ20, 9-25 Vancouver
2012-6-27 Amsterdam (#2!)
2013-11-29 Portland, 12-4 Vancouver, 12-6 Seattle
2014-AUS - 1-26 Sydney, 1-31 Adelaide, 2-11/12 EV Sydney State Theatre, 2-13 EV Opera House
2014 - USA - Memphis, Detroit, MOLINE, St. Paul, MILWAUKEE, Denver, 25/26 Bridge School
2016 - Lexington, Philly x 2, MSG x 2, Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto x 2, Pemberton, Fenway x 2, Wrigley x 2 2018 - Seattle x 2, Missoula, Fenway x 2
If I was the rest of the band I would be a little annoyed if tour plans were based around the Chicago Cubs. These decisions are planned months in advance so it seems a little silly to make a decision based on a chance that the Cubs could be in the playoffs. Now that the Cubs have won a World Series I would expect it isn't as crucial to leave October open but that is just my thought.
If I was the rest of the band I would be a little annoyed if tour plans were based around the Chicago Cubs. These decisions are planned months in advance so it seems a little silly to make a decision based on a chance that the Cubs could be in the playoffs. Now that the Cubs have won a World Series I would expect it isn't as crucial to leave October open but that is just my thought.
I'm not a Cubs fan, but knowing full well the history of how that franchise has suffered through curse filled, generational droughts, it's not surprising that Ed who's obviously a diehard will want to savour every chance he can of seeing them in October. Even though they won last year I doubt that plays any role in potentially opening touring up again in October as long as they are relevant, which they likely will be for several years to come.
The NRL have got nowhere near enough money to have PJ given the "quality" of previous years entertainment. The Killers are all but confirmed for the AFL grand final
If I was the rest of the band I would be a little annoyed if tour plans were based around the Chicago Cubs. These decisions are planned months in advance so it seems a little silly to make a decision based on a chance that the Cubs could be in the playoffs. Now that the Cubs have won a World Series I would expect it isn't as crucial to leave October open but that is just my thought.
I think the rest of the band gets it. If Seattle does get the Sonics back, and they become a good team, I would fully expect the band to support Jeff if he didn't want to tour during May/June.
1992-07-21 Vancouver
1993-9-4 Vancouver
1996-9-16 Seattle
1998-7-19 Vancouver, 7-21 Seattle, Memorial Stadium
2000-11-6 Seattle
2001-10-22 Seattle
2002 -12-09 Seattle
2009-8-17 Manchester, 9-25 Vancouver
2011-6-16 Seattle (EV), 9-3/4 PJ20, 9-25 Vancouver
2012-6-27 Amsterdam (#2!)
2013-11-29 Portland, 12-4 Vancouver, 12-6 Seattle
2014-AUS - 1-26 Sydney, 1-31 Adelaide, 2-11/12 EV Sydney State Theatre, 2-13 EV Opera House
2014 - USA - Memphis, Detroit, MOLINE, St. Paul, MILWAUKEE, Denver, 25/26 Bridge School
2016 - Lexington, Philly x 2, MSG x 2, Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto x 2, Pemberton, Fenway x 2, Wrigley x 2 2018 - Seattle x 2, Missoula, Fenway x 2
As a massive Sydney Roosters supporter, I would be absolutely beside myself if they made the NRL GF this year and Pearl Jam were there to headline it. It would be like all my Xmas's had come at once!!!
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EV - Canberra, Newcastle, Sydney 2011; Sydney 2014.
1993-9-4 Vancouver
1996-9-16 Seattle
1998-7-19 Vancouver, 7-21 Seattle, Memorial Stadium
2000-11-6 Seattle
2001-10-22 Seattle
2002 -12-09 Seattle
2009-8-17 Manchester, 9-25 Vancouver
2011-6-16 Seattle (EV), 9-3/4 PJ20, 9-25 Vancouver
2012-6-27 Amsterdam (#2!)
2013-11-29 Portland, 12-4 Vancouver, 12-6 Seattle
2014-AUS - 1-26 Sydney, 1-31 Adelaide, 2-11/12 EV Sydney State Theatre, 2-13 EV Opera House
2014 - USA - Memphis, Detroit, MOLINE, St. Paul, MILWAUKEE, Denver, 25/26 Bridge School
2016 - Lexington, Philly x 2, MSG x 2, Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto x 2, Pemberton, Fenway x 2, Wrigley x 2
2018 - Seattle x 2, Missoula, Fenway x 2
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Surely if this is true it will coincide with a Tour?
Exactly...
Agreed. There is no way that Ed would agree to be in Australia in October.
Wellington 1998
London 2007
Brisbane 2009
Stockholm 2012
EV Dublin 2017
Milan 2018
Padova 2018
Boston 2 2018
1993-9-4 Vancouver
1996-9-16 Seattle
1998-7-19 Vancouver, 7-21 Seattle, Memorial Stadium
2000-11-6 Seattle
2001-10-22 Seattle
2002 -12-09 Seattle
2009-8-17 Manchester, 9-25 Vancouver
2011-6-16 Seattle (EV), 9-3/4 PJ20, 9-25 Vancouver
2012-6-27 Amsterdam (#2!)
2013-11-29 Portland, 12-4 Vancouver, 12-6 Seattle
2014-AUS - 1-26 Sydney, 1-31 Adelaide, 2-11/12 EV Sydney State Theatre, 2-13 EV Opera House
2014 - USA - Memphis, Detroit, MOLINE, St. Paul, MILWAUKEE, Denver, 25/26 Bridge School
2016 - Lexington, Philly x 2, MSG x 2, Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto x 2, Pemberton, Fenway x 2, Wrigley x 2
2018 - Seattle x 2, Missoula, Fenway x 2
Gold Coast: 19/01/14, 13/11/24
Melbourne: 16/11/24, 18/11/24
Ed solo: 12/03/11, 25/02/14
1993-9-4 Vancouver
1996-9-16 Seattle
1998-7-19 Vancouver, 7-21 Seattle, Memorial Stadium
2000-11-6 Seattle
2001-10-22 Seattle
2002 -12-09 Seattle
2009-8-17 Manchester, 9-25 Vancouver
2011-6-16 Seattle (EV), 9-3/4 PJ20, 9-25 Vancouver
2012-6-27 Amsterdam (#2!)
2013-11-29 Portland, 12-4 Vancouver, 12-6 Seattle
2014-AUS - 1-26 Sydney, 1-31 Adelaide, 2-11/12 EV Sydney State Theatre, 2-13 EV Opera House
2014 - USA - Memphis, Detroit, MOLINE, St. Paul, MILWAUKEE, Denver, 25/26 Bridge School
2016 - Lexington, Philly x 2, MSG x 2, Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto x 2, Pemberton, Fenway x 2, Wrigley x 2
2018 - Seattle x 2, Missoula, Fenway x 2
That and the fact that I'm a Wests Tigers supporter so I won't be anywhere near a Grand Final anytime soon!
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
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