I want to share my first EV/PJ experince with you

Cardinal

I posted this in the Toronto night 1 thread....but I wanted to share with everyone.

Hello Im new and my name is Dave...lol ....on to the story.

Well I held off from posting for a while....shy I guess. But I need to say something.

I have been a Peal Jam fan since the very early days and considered I knew a fair amount.....well turns out I was wrong....very wrong.

Both my wife and I had never been to a PJ or EV show before.....it was always a dream to go to a show and with two kids these days....its even harder.

We really didnt know what to expect....yes we knew the musicwas truley great we have always known that......but we didnt expect this kind of experince....the culture the people and the kindness.

At 33 years old well over 15 years of being a fan...we were transformed into new fans....new people...almost a life changing experince. Right away we noticed everyone we met were so positive, knowledgable and very giving....especially the 10C members we met. I paid $600 for two seats in the gallery.....yep i know its alot....but I didnt wanna miss this.

After we ate we decided to walk around Massey Hall and see what action was going on...we met a very kind fellow who was waiting with a few others to see Mr Vedder before the show.....who he had told us Eddie just exited a white cargo van 10 minutes before we came.

I dont know this fellas name...wish I did now but he told us it was his 25th show that night. He taught us about the people the culture and the man and the band, and how lucky we were for our first show to be a Solo EV show......he said it doesnt get more special and intimate than this. He told us about the posters, boots, the fans everything he was a great guy etc etc....and the benefits of the club.....he was a true ambassador of the club.

By the time we finished speaking with this gent near the tour buses....we were really excited to get in the venue buy some shirts etc etc...and enjoy the man named Eddie Vedder.

Honestly I dont think I could enjoy Liam properly because we were so excited to see Eddie. The seats were ok...not great.....but the music....the voice....the foot stomping and the intoxicating guitaring.....changed me musically forever.....I found myself in a staring gaze so many times.The peoplearound us took us in like family and we all jammed together...high fived and just truley enjoyed together. No yellers or anything could ruin it at that point.

Eddie played music we have never heard from him before......for me Walking the Cow was the biggest deal to me....its one of the most beautiful songs I have ever witnessed and it was only the first song.

It just was great from leaving the parking lot when we arrived to going back to the packing lot after it was over.....everything between was amazing. Thank you mystery PJ 10C fella....thank you fans.....thank you Eddie....and thank you my loving wife Lindsay for sharing it with me.

Ever since I cant buy enough PJ music and boots....I became a 10C member right away bought some gear and its been a daily addiction ever since.....a life changing experince for me.

Im a noob.....so I will ask is there an album or anything I can or find with Walking the Cow on it? I dream to hear this again.

I really dont knowanything about torrents so I was hoping maybe there is this song on something they released.

Thank you for listening.....this meant something to me.

fiddyfootroman

welcome. better get every thing important in your life paid up and taken care of because from what it sounds like you are on track to end up where a lot of us are. i have a savings account set up specifically for the next tour or any other big pj purchase i may make to give you an idea of what happens once your in deep. i'll let you know if i can help with walking the cow once i get off work. enjoy your new obsession

heartdesire

what a wonderful post! magical to be mesmerized with the ed muse isn't it!
enjoy ... : )

jezebeloria

This post was exactly how I felt after the Santa Cruz show. Although I had my PJ epiphany in 2004 after the VFC tour. The solo shows were truly something special and I am glad I was priviliged enough to witness SC, NY II and Wash DC I. 2008 was most definitely a special year for EV/PJ concerts!

CitizenRick

Awesome story! Now hide your wallet or it's gonna get alot lighter.

Cardinal

Thank you for all the kind words......it really just cements are feelings about the PJ fan base and this club......very refreshing....Thanks again for the kindness and pm messages.

You guys all rock! My wife and I are stunned by you all.

NYbenben

fiddyfootroman wrote:

welcome. better get every thing important in your life paid up and taken care of because from what it sounds like you are on track to end up where a lot of us are. i have a savings account set up specifically for the next tour or any other big pj purchase i may make to give you an idea of what happens once your in deep. i'll let you know if i can help with walking the cow once i get off work. enjoy your new obsession

LMFAO...that is so damn true... it has been a Long Road... much of it with empty wallet.... but i wouldnt trade the experiences for anything in the world. This band creates a cult-like following... i am a member (guilty as charged)... i went to see EV in LA in April and it really hit home the most when i was having a drink inside the Wiltern Theater with a couple of other fans and this guy said "I am going to see Jesus Christ tonight"....i thought that was a pretty profound statement. But he insisted that if there was one thing in life that made him the happiest, and one thing he really believed in... well, he was in the chappel that was going to get him there that nite.

Welcome to the beginning of your new life... Enjoy the ride.