Fuckin incredible set list minus the last encore. They mailed it in.... scratch a couple hard hitting fan favorites to please a crowd of people who could care less about hitting the road to see the greatest live act around. All around a 4.2/5 solely because the last encore. The same band that plays past curfew every time they play wrigley mails it in at the end and scratch’s songs off their original set just to adhere to “wrigleyville rules” I call bullshit. I’ve been to 8 shows now, and that could’ve been the best had they not cut several songs short and scratched even more from their set that would’ve easily completed a very dynamic show. Not to mention this was the shortest show of all US shows...
"I know I was born, and I know that I'll die. The in between is mine. I am MINE"
"I wonder 'bout his insides, it's like his thoughts are too big for his size..."
2013- Wrigley, Pittsburgh-(GA)
2014- St. Louis, Memphis-(GA)
2016- Tampa, Wrigley 1 & 2-(GA)
Show 34, first show in 92. I loved the ride tonight! The Sky, the Moon, the planets on display, so many memories. New songs checked off, the Tom Petty guitar, Gleason backstage, the Mike Solos!
And my very first tambourine! Thank you Ed! A forever memory, and thank you to a kind stranger who captured my memory.
I will report more in depth. But in my hotel room after the show. This was my 50th show, thinking im getting older.. yet seeing them better than ever. I know they are playing less, but to hear them over a twenty year period to all those unlucky to have yet seen them, they sound top notch. [Name calling removed. See the rules please] Just like the guy that had the pussy sign to Ed tonight, I will establish that for you. Ed mentioned trying to have one of the best shows of all time, and no matter what thats what they tried to do and it was a top 10 show. Analyze, check all of your systems on each song, and listen to each with Ed's banter and then tell me what you think.
Great crowd! Thank you everyone. Love Pearl Jam. Love all of you. Get to a show if your on the fence. This band is priceless at this point. We stopped at Rock n Roll Hall before getting to Chi-town. What this band is doing at this point in their career, and their relationship with fans plus giving back to communities. Count me lucky to have this experience. Tom Petty cover was worth price of admission alone. Then add in Rebel, Rebel, and Leaving Here early in set. Are you kidding? Not For You was fiery, you could tell it was business to start the night. Jeff Had a big black Hat on to start the show. Was great to hear him Solo extensively early in the show. Cant Deny Me sounds much much better Live than on studio. Has a cool vibe, kinda like Getaway.
The fan that stole Home tonight stole the show according to my friend that went as a first timer! How about that. Guy runs on field and gets down some base path as Babe Ruth. Nice Slide!
Couldn't ask for more. Will clarify on any song if you are curious as to how it sounds or length or whatever. Cheers!
One of the weakest sets I’ve heard. Self indulgent b sides. A disappointment, especially for Wrigley.
Some of the songs they played are some of the best in their catalogue - Wash, Breath, Alone, Footsteps, etc. I would have loved to hear those live in one night, as opposed to being disappointed lol
Fuckin incredible set list minus the last encore. They mailed it in.... scratch a couple hard hitting fan favorites to please a crowd of people who could care less about hitting the road to see the greatest live act around. All around a 4.2/5 solely because the last encore. The same band that plays past curfew every time they play wrigley mails it in at the end and scratch’s songs off their original set just to adhere to “wrigleyville rules” I call bullshit. I’ve been to 8 shows now, and that could’ve been the best had they not cut several songs short and scratched even more from their set that would’ve easily completed a very dynamic show. Not to mention this was the shortest show of all US shows...
You do realize they slso ADDED SONGS, right? Almost as many adds as scrstch offs. So in terms of length, can't really say they scrstched off to adhere to rules.
Show 34, first show in 92. I loved the ride tonight! The Sky, the Moon, the planets on display, so many memories. New songs checked off, the Tom Petty guitar, Gleason backstage, the Mike Solos!
And my very first tambourine! Thank you Ed! A forever memory, and thank you to a kind stranger who captured my memory.
Thank you Pearl Jam, thank you 10c!
Happy for you! Snd what an awesome t-shirt you were wearing! That may have helped...
I would’ve loved to hear all of the songs scratched but we got a priceless and killer set. We focus on what didn’t get played and not what did....this is the tightest I’ve seen them in awhile. And at the end of the day it was fun. So fun. I think in 16, I finally quit waiting out a song for something better and just enjoyed the moment. Aka - leading to love Evenflow live and I have so much more fun.
98: St. Louis. 2000: Alpine. 2003: Chicago. 2006: Chicago Night 2, Milwaukee Night 1. 2007: Chicago (Lolla). 2009: Chicago 1 & 2. 2011: Alpine 1 & 2. 2013: Chicago & LA Night 1. 2016: Chicago 1 & 2. 2018: Chicago 1 & 2.
I thought it was a throughly weird and wonderful show. My 16th show since 1998, but the very first for my girlfriend. She loved it, but probably got sick of me saying things like “well this is rare” or “wow, didn’t see that one coming.” I think it’s a show like this that proves Pearl Jam’s continuing ability to defy expectations and surprise fans. And almost exactly 3 hours! Fucking incredible.
Highlight (for me) was the entire second set. Just beautifully crafted music. Especially Footsteps, Breath and SOLAT. Best live Breath I’ve ever heard.
As for emotional moments: the Tom Petty guitar, Steve Gleason in the wings, and the person holding the sign that said something like “Remembering My Betterman 1972-2018.”
And maybe I read the situation wrong, but I thought Eddie was just having fun with the guy with the “Play BRY you Evanston pussy” sign. In other words, I don’t think Ed was genuinely angry. I felt it was just two dudes from different neighborhoods fucking with each other. I kinda thought Ed got a kick out of the sign, as it was so ridiculous.
My girlfriend and I flew in for these shows, and so far we are elated and have no regrets. As a newcomer to the Pearl Jam scene, she was amazed at how friendly and supportive everyone was. She kept remarking how no one ever shoved or did anything aggressive, and everyone seemed deliriously happy.
Final note: on the walk out of the stadium, we struck up a conversation with a slightly older dude (55ish?) who remarked that he’d never seen Pearl Jam before, but they truly reminded him of his experiences following the Grateful Dead decades ago. Not the music, but the vibe of the concert and the loyalty of the fans. He was blown away.
2013: Baltimore, Los Angeles (1&2), Seattle
2009: Los Angeles (1,2,3,4)
2008: Los Angeles (1&2)
2003: Los Angeles (1&2)
2000: Maryland
1998: Washington, DC
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One of the weakest sets I’ve heard. Self indulgent b sides. A disappointment, especially for Wrigley.
You cant be serious?
Wtf is wrong with people???
Seriously. Anyone who’s is disappointed about Evil Goat being scratched has either been to way too many shows or just weird. That’s Barely a song and it’s garbage. I am surprised how little Indiff has been played. Y Led is rarely played on night 1.
20th show. All I can say is this, was a rocker. Ed,s voice was spot on tonight. Love Wrigley. Left wanting more, which is a good thing. Can’t wait for Monday.
First time hearing both songs (SOLAT and Breath)from the singles soundtrack in the same show... nice bonus
I also want to comment on the cover songs. No other band at Pearl Jam’s level plays such fascinating and varied covers. I know we tend to take it for granted, but step back and realize that last night we heard PJ’s takes on songs by Neil Young, Tom Petty, Eddie Holland, The Clash, David Bowie, and Chris Cornell.
Just so cool.
Oh, and Rebel Rebel SLAYED.
2013: Baltimore, Los Angeles (1&2), Seattle
2009: Los Angeles (1,2,3,4)
2008: Los Angeles (1&2)
2003: Los Angeles (1&2)
2000: Maryland
1998: Washington, DC
2013: Baltimore, Los Angeles (1&2), Seattle
2009: Los Angeles (1,2,3,4)
2008: Los Angeles (1&2)
2003: Los Angeles (1&2)
2000: Maryland
1998: Washington, DC
I also want to comment on the cover songs. No other band at Pearl Jam’s level plays such fascinating and varied covers. I know we tend to take it for granted, but step back and realize that last night we heard PJ’s takes on songs by Neil Young, Tom Petty, Eddie Holland, The Clash, David Bowie, and Chris Cornell.
I thought it was a throughly weird and wonderful show. My 16th show since 1998, but the very first for my girlfriend. She loved it, but probably got sick of me saying things like “well this is rare” or “wow, didn’t see that one coming.” I think it’s a show like this that proves Pearl Jam’s continuing ability to defy expectations and surprise fans. And almost exactly 3 hours! Fucking incredible.
Highlight (for me) was the entire second set. Just beautifully crafted music. Especially Footsteps, Breath and SOLAT. Best live Breath I’ve ever heard.
As for emotional moments: the Tom Petty guitar, Steve Gleason in the wings, and the person holding the sign that said something like “Remembering My Betterman 1972-2018.”
And maybe I read the situation wrong, but I thought Eddie was just having fun with the guy with the “Play BRY you Evanston pussy” sign. In other words, I don’t think Ed was genuinely angry. I felt it was just two dudes from different neighborhoods fucking with each other. I kinda thought Ed got a kick out of the sign, as it was so ridiculous.
My girlfriend and I flew in for these shows, and so far we are elated and have no regrets. As a newcomer to the Pearl Jam scene, she was amazed at how friendly and supportive everyone was. She kept remarking how no one ever shoved or did anything aggressive, and everyone seemed deliriously happy.
Final note: on the walk out of the stadium, we struck up a conversation with a slightly older dude (55ish?) who remarked that he’d never seen Pearl Jam before, but they truly reminded him of his experiences following the Grateful Dead decades ago. Not the music, but the vibe of the concert and the loyalty of the fans. He was blown away.
Agreed on the "Evanston pussy sign", I really thought Ed found it to be funny. Great show.
Washington DC 2008
Charlotte NC 2013
Greenville SC 2016 Wrigley 1 2018
SOLAT and Breath back to back was fucking mind blowing!!!
6/29/98 Chicago-United Center
6/18/03 Chicago-United Center
5/17/06 Chicago-United Center
7/19/13 Chicago-Wrigley Field
10/11/13 Pittsburgh-Consol Energy Center
10/17/14 Moline-IWireless Center (No Code)
10/20/14 Milwaukee-Bradley center (Yield)
4/26/16 Lexington-Rupp Arena
8/20/16 Chicago-Wrigley Field
8/22/16 Chicago-Wrigley Field 8/18/18 Chicago-Wrigley Field 8/20/18 Chicago-Wrigley Field 9/5/23 Chicago-United Center 9/7/23 Chicago-United Center 8/29/23 Chicago-Wrigley Field 8/31/23 Chicago-Wrigley Field
Last night was my 10th and best show! Finally got to hear Wash, Breakerfall, Hail Hail, Alone and Getaway for the first time! Other highlights for me were Garden, Footsteps, Breath, Animal, Not For You, Know Your Rights. Pretty much the whole damn show was just one big fucking highlight! Great crowd in Aisle 114. A ton of energy. Can't wait for number 11 whenever that may be.
2000: Noblesville, IN 2010: Noblesville, IN 2011: PJ20 Night 1 2013: Wrigley Field, Baltimore 2014: St. Louis 2016: Lexington, Fenway I, Wrigley I, Temple of the Dog - NYC 2017: EV solo - Louisville 2018: Wrigley 1 2022: St. Louis 2023: Austin 1 & 2 2024: Vegas 1, Noblesville, IN
What a privilege of seeing Pearl Jam for the 4th time in the hallowed grounds of Wrigley Field. For this show we brought our 3 daughters ages 12, 17, and 23 to their first show. We were in section 31 with ten club tix and they were in section 101. They had great seats for their first show. Was a little nervous because we weren't with them. No issues and they had a blast. I dont understand all the complaining about setlist. Yes my 17 yr old didn't get to hear Black but she is ok with it. She understands that it was still a special night. Can we all try to understand that. The second set was great. sOLAt into breathe was great. Opening with Wash was great even though most didn't know song. Garden was great. Finally hearing Getaway live. Footsteps was and is always great. Thought there might have been some sound issues but not major and Eddie sounded great. Lowlight was great. My daughter loved that one. Rebel Rebel was a good surprise. Nice seeing World Series trophy. Crowd was pretty good around us. Wish we were on field. Going on Monday. Girls are fighting over which one gets to go. Thank you Pearl Jam for touching so many life's and making Wrigley even more special.
Bowie is my all-time favorite artist so Rebel, Rebel was absolutely incredible to see. That was absolute magic. Also State/Breath was such a fucking awesome 1-2 punch. And the way Alone went straight into RVM was sick.
Whole show was fantastic, but real talk? Seeing the songs they scratched out really kills me.
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"I wonder 'bout his insides, it's like his thoughts are too big for his size..."
2013- Wrigley, Pittsburgh-(GA)
2014- St. Louis, Memphis-(GA)
2016- Tampa, Wrigley 1 & 2-(GA)
And my very first tambourine! Thank you Ed!
A forever memory, and thank you to a kind stranger who captured my memory.
Thank you Pearl Jam, thank you 10c!
Great crowd! Thank you everyone. Love Pearl Jam. Love all of you. Get to a show if your on the fence. This band is priceless at this point. We stopped at Rock n Roll Hall before getting to Chi-town. What this band is doing at this point in their career, and their relationship with fans plus giving back to communities. Count me lucky to have this experience. Tom Petty cover was worth price of admission alone. Then add in Rebel, Rebel, and Leaving Here early in set. Are you kidding? Not For You was fiery, you could tell it was business to start the night. Jeff Had a big black Hat on to start the show. Was great to hear him Solo extensively early in the show. Cant Deny Me sounds much much better Live than on studio. Has a cool vibe, kinda like Getaway.
The fan that stole Home tonight stole the show according to my friend that went as a first timer! How about that. Guy runs on field and gets down some base path as Babe Ruth. Nice Slide!
Couldn't ask for more. Will clarify on any song if you are curious as to how it sounds or length or whatever. Cheers!
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Melbourne #3 '03
Melbourne #1 '06
Melbourne #3 '06
Melbourne '09
Melbourne '14
and Ed called him an “educationallly challenged fuck wad”. Lol it was pretty funny.
"Let the Ocean dissolve away my past."
Wtf is wrong with people???
Highlight (for me) was the entire second set. Just beautifully crafted music. Especially Footsteps, Breath and SOLAT. Best live Breath I’ve ever heard.
As for emotional moments: the Tom Petty guitar, Steve Gleason in the wings, and the person holding the sign that said something like “Remembering My Betterman 1972-2018.”
And maybe I read the situation wrong, but I thought Eddie was just having fun with the guy with the “Play BRY you Evanston pussy” sign. In other words, I don’t think Ed was genuinely angry. I felt it was just two dudes from different neighborhoods fucking with each other. I kinda thought Ed got a kick out of the sign, as it was so ridiculous.
My girlfriend and I flew in for these shows, and so far we are elated and have no regrets. As a newcomer to the Pearl Jam scene, she was amazed at how friendly and supportive everyone was. She kept remarking how no one ever shoved or did anything aggressive, and everyone seemed deliriously happy.
Final note: on the walk out of the stadium, we struck up a conversation with a slightly older dude (55ish?) who remarked that he’d never seen Pearl Jam before, but they truly reminded him
of his experiences following the Grateful Dead decades ago. Not the music, but the vibe of the concert and the loyalty of the fans. He was blown away.
2009: Los Angeles (1,2,3,4)
2008: Los Angeles (1&2)
2003: Los Angeles (1&2)
2000: Maryland
1998: Washington, DC
PJ Cuyahoga Flalls OH 8/26/1998
PJ Noblesviile IN 8/18/2000
PJ Cincinnatti OH 8/20/2000
PJ Columbus OH 8/21/2000
PJ Columbus OH 6/24/2003
PJ Hamilton Ontario 9/13/2005
PJ Phiadelphia PA 10/3/2005
PJ Cleveland OH 5/20/2006
PJ Columbia SC 6/16/2008.....
e.V Chicago IL 8/21/2008
e.V Philly PA 6/11/2009
e.V Bailtimore MD 6/14/2009...
PJ Chicago IL 8/23/2009
.PJ...Philly PA 10/27/2009 PJ.Philadephia PA 10/28/2009.
PJ Columbus OH 5/6/2010
PJ Cleveland OH 5/9/2010.
BRAD Columbus OH 10/5/2010
e.V St.Louis MO 7/1/2011
.PJ.. East Troy WI 9/3/2011..PJ..East Troy WI 9/4/2011
Neil Young & Crazy Horse Cleveland OH 10/8/2012
RNDM Chicago IL11/13/2012
Alice In Chains/SoundGarden Columbus OH 5/19/2013
AIC Fort Wayne IN 5/21/2013
PJ Pittsburgh PA 10/11/2013
AIC Cincinnati OH 5/17/2014
AIC Cleveland OH 5/19/2014
AIC Indianapolis IN 8/19/2014
PJ Cincinnati OH 10/1/2014
AIC Cincinnati OH 8/06/2015
RNDM Chicago IL 3/15/2016
PJ Columbia SC 4\21\2016
PJ Lexington KY 4/26/2016
PJ Chicago IL 8/20/2016
Soundgarden Columbus OH 5/20/2017 Canceled RIP Chris
AIC Columbus OH 5/18/2018
PJ Chicago IL 8/18/2018 PJ Chicago IL 8/20/2018
PJ St Louis Missouri 9/18/2022
AIC Cuyohoga falls Oh. 8/16/2019
SHAWNSMITH Rip 2019Mark Lanegan Band 5/18/19
great set from afar, most certainly am excited for Fenway and will have have a blast, but let’s debut a new song or 2 if we can
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8/3/00, 8/29/00, 8/30/00
7/2/03, 7/3/03, 7/9/03, 7/11/03
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9/4/18, 9/4/18
First time hearing both songs (SOLAT and Breath)from the singles soundtrack in the same show... nice bonus
Just so cool.
Oh, and Rebel Rebel SLAYED.
2009: Los Angeles (1,2,3,4)
2008: Los Angeles (1&2)
2003: Los Angeles (1&2)
2000: Maryland
1998: Washington, DC
New Orleans, LA - 9-17-1995
New Orleans, LA - 8-14-2000
Lexington, KY - 4-26-2016
Nashville, TN - 6-9-2016 (TMR)
Bonnaroo - 6-11-2016
Chicago, IL - 8-18-2018 & 8-20-2018
Asbury Park, NJ - 9-18-2021
Ohana Fest - 9-26-2021
Ohana Fest Encore - 10-1-2021 & 10-2-2021
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2009: Los Angeles (1,2,3,4)
2008: Los Angeles (1&2)
2003: Los Angeles (1&2)
2000: Maryland
1998: Washington, DC
Charlotte NC 2013
Greenville SC 2016
Wrigley 1 2018
6/18/03 Chicago-United Center
5/17/06 Chicago-United Center
7/19/13 Chicago-Wrigley Field
10/11/13 Pittsburgh-Consol Energy Center
10/17/14 Moline-IWireless Center (No Code)
10/20/14 Milwaukee-Bradley center (Yield)
4/26/16 Lexington-Rupp Arena
8/20/16 Chicago-Wrigley Field
8/22/16 Chicago-Wrigley Field
8/18/18 Chicago-Wrigley Field
8/20/18 Chicago-Wrigley Field
9/5/23 Chicago-United Center
9/7/23 Chicago-United Center
8/29/23 Chicago-Wrigley Field
8/31/23 Chicago-Wrigley Field
I wish i had video of the guy getting tackled on the field. Hahahaha
Columbus-2003
Cincinnati-2006
Columbus-2010
Wrigley-2013
Cincinnati-2014
Lexington-2016
Wrigley 1 & 2-2018
2010: Noblesville, IN
2011: PJ20 Night 1
2013: Wrigley Field, Baltimore
2014: St. Louis
2016: Lexington, Fenway I, Wrigley I, Temple of the Dog - NYC
2017: EV solo - Louisville
2018: Wrigley 1
2022: St. Louis
2023: Austin 1 & 2
2024: Vegas 1, Noblesville, IN
I dont understand all the complaining about setlist. Yes my 17 yr old didn't get to hear Black but she is ok with it. She understands that it was still a special night. Can we all try to understand that.
The second set was great.
sOLAt into breathe was great.
Opening with Wash was great even though most didn't know song. Garden was great.
Finally hearing Getaway live.
Footsteps was and is always great.
Thought there might have been some sound issues but not major and Eddie sounded great.
Lowlight was great. My daughter loved that one.
Rebel Rebel was a good surprise. Nice seeing World Series trophy.
Crowd was pretty good around us. Wish we were on field.
Going on Monday. Girls are fighting over which one gets to go.
Thank you Pearl Jam for touching so many life's and making Wrigley even more special.
Whole show was fantastic, but real talk? Seeing the songs they scratched out really kills me.
Sound was great in Section 434.