2018 Tour Rumour Thread

rvapete

JimmyV said:

Fenway and Wrigley are the two most historic ballparks in the country. Seattle is their home market. Philadelphia is one of their favorite places to play. There is no indication that any other ballparks are on the schedule. Hardly a cliche.

They just released a movie in which the lead singer manipulates his fame to gain unprecidented access to a Major League baseball team...  The baseball aspect of following this band has become extremely cliche IMO

bbiggs

^ Ed and Theo are friends. No manipulation to gain access. 

on2legs

rvapete said:

Please no more ballpark shows!  My opinion of course but the baseball obsession is becoming cliche.  I'm cool with Wrigley every once in a while but this notion of every major MLB market getting that touring experience is gimmicky.  Nothing beats PJ in an acoustically friendly arena.

Yes. Pearl Jam should never change or try new ideas.  I like this way of thinking. 

BrainofBGA

Sarava said:

CantKeepmedown said:

I'm thinking the lack of other leaks means there's not much else out there.  This day an age, you almost always hear about something before it happens.  Safeco, Wrigley, Fenway, and Philly (was that rumor solid?)

Yeah. It just feels odd that after big South America and Europe tours, that they would only touch America so lightly. Hopefully there's more. The west coast is seriously overdue for a tour.

Have to be saving themselves for an album tour the year after. Europe and Sth America bring the dollars. 

JimmyV

bbiggs said:

^ Ed and Theo are friends. No manipulation to gain access. 

And were friends since long before Theo was hired by the Cubs.

given2fly23

If I was famous, you can bet your ass I'd be at as many Pearl Jam shows, other concerts and Cubs/Bulls/Bears/Blackhawks games as possible.

rvapete

on2legs said:

rvapete said:

Please no more ballpark shows!  My opinion of course but the baseball obsession is becoming cliche.  I'm cool with Wrigley every once in a while but this notion of every major MLB market getting that touring experience is gimmicky.  Nothing beats PJ in an acoustically friendly arena.

Yes. Pearl Jam should never change or try new ideas.  I like this way of thinking. 

5 years later its no longer a new idea

rvapete

JimmyV said:

bbiggs said:

^ Ed and Theo are friends. No manipulation to gain access. 

And were friends since long before Theo was hired by the Cubs.

That's right!  They went to grade school together and fame played no part in the relationship.  Seems Bill Murray and Eddie were the only contacts of Theo's to get the locker room invite group text though.  It's brilliant cross marketing and good fun don't get me wrong and I'm sure the band will continue these types of events as long as they are profitable and popular.  I just don't happen to enjoy the concept that's all.   

jmug23

BrainofBGA said:

Sarava said:

CantKeepmedown said:

I'm thinking the lack of other leaks means there's not much else out there.  This day an age, you almost always hear about something before it happens.  Safeco, Wrigley, Fenway, and Philly (was that rumor solid?)

Yeah. It just feels odd that after big South America and Europe tours, that they would only touch America so lightly. Hopefully there's more. The west coast is seriously overdue for a tour.

Have to be saving themselves for an album tour the year after. Europe and Sth America bring the dollars. 

Honestly, I’d be ok if they doubled or even tripled their prices for 10C tickets if it meant they toured more. I definitely think they should only tour as much as they want, but if it’s about making more money, count me in as someone who thinks we get an amazing price for an unbelievable 3-4 hour experience. I would have no problem paying much higher prices.  Just my opinion of course. 

Sarava

rvapete said:

JimmyV said:

bbiggs said:

^ Ed and Theo are friends. No manipulation to gain access. 

And were friends since long before Theo was hired by the Cubs.

That's right!  They went to grade school together and fame played no part in the relationship.  Seems Bill Murray and Eddie were the only contacts of Theo's to get the locker room invite group text though.  It's brilliant cross marketing and good fun don't get me wrong and I'm sure the band will continue these types of events as long as they are profitable and popular.  I just don't happen to enjoy the concept that's all.   

Why are you being so negative? Theo used his place in baseball to gain access to PJ every bit as much as EV did with the Cubs. They're just friends...why does it need to be picked apart?

I think most of us would prefer arena shows. Or shows at Alpine Valley or other amphitheaters. But you know what? The guys are in their 50s and have bigger priorities in their lives than Pearl Jam. To me, I'll be happy with anything they give us. It's better than nothing.

JojoRice

Im just sitting here waiting for the announcement to drop. 

rvapete

jmug23 said:

BrainofBGA said:

Sarava said:

CantKeepmedown said:

I'm thinking the lack of other leaks means there's not much else out there.  This day an age, you almost always hear about something before it happens.  Safeco, Wrigley, Fenway, and Philly (was that rumor solid?)

Yeah. It just feels odd that after big South America and Europe tours, that they would only touch America so lightly. Hopefully there's more. The west coast is seriously overdue for a tour.

Have to be saving themselves for an album tour the year after. Europe and Sth America bring the dollars. 

Honestly, I’d be ok if they doubled or even tripled their prices for 10C tickets if it meant they toured more. I definitely think they should only tour as much as they want, but if it’s about making more money, count me in as someone who thinks we get an amazing price for an unbelievable 3-4 hour experience. I would have no problem paying much higher prices.  Just my opinion of course. 

I think age/life commitments are the biggest inhibitor of the band touring these days rather than profit.  I agree we are spoiled at the current price point (fortunately) 

3days

...given2fly23 said:

rvapete said:

Please no more ballpark shows!  My opinion of course but the baseball obsession is becoming cliche.  I'm cool with Wrigley every once in a while but this notion of every major MLB market getting that touring experience is gimmicky.  Nothing beats PJ in an acoustically friendly arena.

Unfortunately, I think we're stuck with ballparks and festivals in non-album years/tours.  It's a sucky trend.

Last 2 US tours during non-album years were mostly comprised of indoor arenas. 

JimmyV

JojoRice said:

Im just sitting here waiting for the announcement to drop. 

Fingers crossed that by this tomorrow we'll have that announcement.

given2fly23

3days said:

Last 2 US tours during non-album years were mostly comprised of indoor arenas. 

By "trend" I meant going forward. I'd also argue that the 2016 arenas were still part of the LB tour.

We're lucky they don't do the whole festival circuit in the U.S. like other bands and instead just play one a year usually. The ballpark trend is not just PJ. Wrigley has had a ton more shows the last few years. 

We badly need that announcement or more rumors.

pulling69

Nationals just announced a concert this summer: Zac Brown band July 27.

darwinstheory

pulling69 said:

Nationals just announced a concert this summer: Zac Brown band July 27.

PJ can play there in 2019 and Ed can wear his new Cubs Bryce Harper jersey. 

my2hands

They are going to play South America, Europe, and USA Stadium shows in all 3 time zones in 2018... add in a USA festival or two... 

I'll take it, that's much better then 2017!!!

Late 2018 album release for Holiday sales... Australia tour follows...  2019 North American tour with a few legs... you know the drill 

RBAlive2727

OK...let's cut with the crap! Do they announce the U.S. shows tomorrow? Hard to focus on working knowing there could be an announcement. Suspense is killing me. 

bbiggs

RBAlive2727 said:

OK...let's cut with the crap! Do they announce the U.S. shows tomorrow? Hard to focus on working knowing there could be an announcement. Suspense is killing me. 

I sure hope so, but no one knows. Or at least the ones that do know aren’t talking