2020 Tour Rumor Thread

pjhawks

seems Global Citizens is doing a huge concert next year like Live Aid. On two continents. I imagine PJ will play. And they did Tweet out picture of Global Citizens last week.  I think I saw that the announcement for that is coming soon too.

Zod

So many show's I've seen in the last few years have been at stadiums.   When I went to see the Foo Fighters play Vancouver last year it was in the Arena.  It felt so small.   I never felt like that about an Arena show before.   It was crazy.

nicknyr15

Lerxst1992 said:

JM144705 said:

And I don't wanna quote or call out anyone because I've been reading it alot in the arena vs stadium conversation but can we stop with my the " Intimacy of an arena" stuff. Arena's are massive buildings too, I grant you smaller than a stadium but there is nothing intimate about an arena.

Its OK.  We can civilly discuss opinions.

A big advantage of arenas is, as we all are familiar with, they sell out side stage and rear stage for US shows.

A baseball stadium has a huge outfield. You can fit a hockey rink from the stage to the nearest stadium seat. The turf seats are underneath the stage and any fan under 6'2" will have a good portion of their view blocked.There are no rearview seats and the side stage seats are 150 feet away.

In an arena show in the US, they are completely surrounded by us. So many fans are right on top of the stage. IMO there is no comparison of the energy and intimacy  that setting provides.

Plus the SOUND in an arena is way better 

chiefnjk

pjhawks said:

seems Global Citizens is doing a huge concert next year like Live Aid. On two continents. I imagine PJ will play. And they did Tweet out picture of Global Citizens last week.  I think I saw that the announcement for that is coming soon too.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/15/entertainment/global-goal-live/index.html?utm_source=twCNN&utm_content=2019-09-16T08:08:32&utm_term=link&utm_medium=social

Initial lineup 9/26.

Bentleyspop

Lerxst1992 said:

JM144705 said:

And I don't wanna quote or call out anyone because I've been reading it alot in the arena vs stadium conversation but can we stop with my the " Intimacy of an arena" stuff. Arena's are massive buildings too, I grant you smaller than a stadium but there is nothing intimate about an arena.

Its OK.  We can civilly discuss opinions.

A big advantage of arenas is, as we all are familiar with, they sell out side stage and rear stage for US shows.

A baseball stadium has a huge outfield. You can fit a hockey rink from the stage to the nearest stadium seat. The turf seats are underneath the stage and any fan under 6'2" will have a good portion of their view blocked.There are no rearview seats and the side stage seats are 150 feet away.

In an arena show in the US, they are completely surrounded by us. So many fans are right on top of the stage. IMO there is no comparison of the energy and intimacy  that setting provides.

I will always vote for arenas over stadiums.

Just saw Eric Clapton Saturday night in an arena.
We were 15 rows up on the side by the front of the stage. It was a great view and sound was awesome.
If that had been a stadium we would have been 100 yards away or more and it would have sucked.

Always smaller before bigger when it comes to concert venues.

MayDay10

An arena isnt 'intimate'... but it is certainly way, way more intimate than a baseball stadium.  An arena could feel intimate at times too, which is one of the great things about Pearl Jam shows.  They kind of draw you on stage as the center of the universe.  I dont/didnt get this at the ballpark shows I went to at all.  

RK50065

bootlegger10 said:

Sounds like something Larry David would say.  “You know, I would love to play a show and make a million dollars but ... eh...you know...the heat.”

Underrated post. And I read it in his voice!

bootlegger10

RK50065 said:

bootlegger10 said:

Sounds like something Larry David would say.  “You know, I would love to play a show and make a million dollars but ... eh...you know...the heat.”

Underrated post. And I read it in his voice!

And add the hand gestures too,  I am just into season 4 on Prime.  Loving it.

Lerxst1992

MayDay10 said:

An arena isnt 'intimate'... but it is certainly way, way more intimate than a baseball stadium.  An arena could feel intimate at times too, which is one of the great things about Pearl Jam shows.  They kind of draw you on stage as the center of the universe.  I dont/didnt get this at the ballpark shows I went to at all.  

The way they have the fans surround them creates such a buzz in an arena. To be above the stage and watch the drumming is impossible at a stadium. And has been said, if its windy outdoors, goodbye sound.

Someone above said they're maybe doing Global Citizen next year. If that's their NY show that's brutal. Short set, lots of teens waving their phones at beyonce just poor compared to an arena show.

I know they believe in this cause but their performances are an endangered species right now. They are not a prolific touring band lately and could be heading towards their final years as a live band.

They could do so much more for politics by promising any swing states that flip to the Dems a show or 2 on a future leg. If they are ever going to get out the vote, that seems how. Rock the vote in 2000? Bush still "won."

they could also do an extended residency at any NY metro arena or stadium and raise a ton for global charity (or any of the centrally located NE cities). 60 million ppl within 4 hours drive.

toblerusse

Stadium vs Arena

Not many have mentioned an important element: WEATHER!

mcgruff10

pjhawks said:

seems Global Citizens is doing a huge concert next year like Live Aid. On two continents. I imagine PJ will play. And they did Tweet out picture of Global Citizens last week.  I think I saw that the announcement for that is coming soon too.

2015 was a bottom Show for me.  Zero interest in seeing them again at gcf.  

RS65573

mcgruff10 said:

pjhawks said:

seems Global Citizens is doing a huge concert next year like Live Aid. On two continents. I imagine PJ will play. And they did Tweet out picture of Global Citizens last week.  I think I saw that the announcement for that is coming soon too.

2015 was a bottom Show for me.  Zero interest in seeing them again at gcf.  

Same. 8 miles away even in VIP. Worst of my shows easily.

josevolution

No ballparks and no cell phones at shows I’m in !

CO278952

Stadium v. Arena —> don’t care. Bring on the PJ!!  Also FWIW Fenway sound kicks the ass of Tampa arena sound!!  Plus the sausage king does not have a cart in Tampa. 

JC29866

I’ve been to enough ballpark, arena, pavilion  and theater shows to know the ballpark setup is the worst when it comes to sound.  Especially if you are in 10 Club seats on the field, it’s almost too quiet.  But what I discovered is, if you walk to the infield where the huge speakers are blasting toward the stands, and you put your head right in front of that speaker stack, it kicks ASS

DSTRUB

My sister in law lives in Minnesota and works for “corporate Target” I told her to do some fishing about anything Pearl Jam. No promises!

xavier mcdaniel

mcgruff10 said:

pjhawks said:

seems Global Citizens is doing a huge concert next year like Live Aid. On two continents. I imagine PJ will play. And they did Tweet out picture of Global Citizens last week.  I think I saw that the announcement for that is coming soon too.

2015 was a bottom Show for me.  Zero interest in seeing them again at gcf.  

if they ever play Central Park again, I'll just stand outside the great lawn and listen to it. I did that in 2015 and heard everything fine.

PJNB

RS65573

xavier mcdaniel said:

mcgruff10 said:

pjhawks said:

seems Global Citizens is doing a huge concert next year like Live Aid. On two continents. I imagine PJ will play. And they did Tweet out picture of Global Citizens last week.  I think I saw that the announcement for that is coming soon too.

2015 was a bottom Show for me.  Zero interest in seeing them again at gcf.  

if they ever play Central Park again, I'll just stand outside the great lawn and listen to it. I did that in 2015 and heard everything fine.

Ya the bars out there rock too. GOOD PLAN!

JimmyV

PJNB said:

Right? My kingdom for a countdown clock.