*** Boston, MA Fanviews Here 9/2/18 ***

mrussel1

vedpunk said:

mrussel1 said:

MKSNYC said:

Everyone had their own opinion but I must say have you been to see any other big , older bands?bruce, u2 , Guns N’ Roses, Paul McCartney all charge anywhere from 200-330 face value for good seats. 

And - they don’t mix up theirs setlists much either!

Bruce does.. it seems clear to me that PJ has evolved themselves to be like Bruce in the way they do they construct their sets.  Ever since about 2010 or so, you can see clear correlations in the style.  Although Bruce did the River tour two years ago, where he played that album straight through at every show.  Not a bad idea...  We also know they attend each other's shows.  I remember Bruce was at Philly 2 in '13, sitting in the soundboard area for the whole show.  

More Bruce comments, wow.  Does Springsteen not have his own forum?

If inaccurate comments ceased to be made, I wouldn't need to correct them.  I'm personally just okay to pretty good on Bruce, but some statements (mostly by you) are factually wrong.  I didn't make the first comparison.

wobbler_kitty

@dimitrispearljam


This fanbase itself has, on a big level, set the expectations of long shows by clocking and comparing them for years. It surely can’t come as a surprise to see people talking about show length and hoping to hit that 3+ hour mark. Especially after:

- The venue pushing for early entrance and early start time.
- The very infamous and this year even stricter 10:30 curfew at this specific venue.
-Starting not only well past the pushed early start but even later than their last 2 shows there.

I highly doubt anyone actually thought they would be onstage at 6:30, nor that anyone thought we’d get 4 hour shows. But the general consensus seemed to be about 7ish, or at the least, a bit earlier than the ‘16 shows. And really, only because of this very specific venue and their early curfew.


I totally agree that equating worth with show length and ticket prices is ridiculous. Unfortunately some people just think that way or, worse, are entitiled jerks. But I also think those are few and far between. This to me was mostly about the surprise of them not taking the stage earlier that they did.

I had a helluva a fun time myself, loved the eclectic setlist, never personally felt a drop in energy because of it, didn’t think Ed talked too much (in fact it felt like less than average to me), and thoroughly enjoyed his high as a kite antics, dancing and emotion. It was clear the band was having fun too - Stone and Jeff laughing, and Mike doing his thing like no other. Although I was very surprised at the onstage time and worried about the curfew cutting them short (and a bit bummed to see the cut songs), to me, the show length didn’t feel ‘short’ once they hit the stage.

tbergs

Too many seem to think it is their job to make sure everyone thinks PJ is the best live act in the world no matter what you may think even though I don't think the band would even put themselves anywhere near the top. I love them like I do any other great artists and can appreciate their 30 song set, Bruce's 4 hour show and my fave Indie band's 90 minute set at the same time without finding it necessary to compare why one is better than the other. I know what to expect from each of these bands going in to it, but that doesn't mean that's exactly what I am going to get. But hey, these bands have my respect (and most importantly my money) for a reason - consistency. They kick ass and I know they will no matter how long they play. I think the prices are tiered appropriately and if they weren't I probably would stop going. Enjoy your jam while you can. I am too much of a tightwad to spend the money to travel to multiple cities, but if I did, I know what to expect. None of what they are doing is a surprise.

only4me2know

Unfortunately I was unlucky with my Ten Club tickets. I was in section G27, looking directly at a pole. I am hoping that my seats for the 2nd show at Fenway in section G9 is better. However, Eddie and the band sounded great!

wobbler_kitty

only4me2know said:

Unfortunately I was unlucky with my Ten Club tickets. I was in section G27, looking directly at a pole. I am hoping that my seats for the 2nd show at Fenway in section G9 is better. However, Eddie and the band sounded great!

If this is your view with a 10c ticket, take a photo and go see the 10c folks about it. They should be able to find you another seat.

Fenway is... an anomoly with poles and sightlines. They don’t always know that some tix in the fanclub allotment have a pole right in the way.

DW183354

I just wanted to thank the band for a great night!! 

Ive seen them about a dozen times, but I have NEVER had the opportunity to sit as close as I did for this show. 5th row, dead center. I am still in shock...getting to see my favorite band and be that close to the action is one of the great thrills of my life. Damn near made an (almost) 42 year old man cry when they took the stage. Getting to see the smiles between them. Seeing the raw emotion play out in real time. Its such a different experience than being up in the nose bleeds. 

Sunday night meant so much to me. Thanks PJ, and the Ten Club. I love this band. I feel so lucky that after all this time I can still go see these guys rock the F out and have fun. Keep going. Never stop. And please...next time share some of that Green Monster bud with us!!!

OceansJenny

If I hear Springsteen one more damn time...

mrussel1

OceansJenny said:

If I hear Springsteen one more damn time...

Here's Ed and Bruce at Wrigley.  No one in Chicago had heard of Bruce at the time, they just showed up to watch Ed sing one song. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol8mZgq2VqE

bootlegger10

mrussel1 said:

OceansJenny said:

If I hear Springsteen one more damn time...

Here's Ed and Bruce at Wrigley.  No one in Chicago had heard of Bruce at the time, they just showed up to watch Ed sing one song. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol8mZgq2VqE

I actually did show up to hear one Ed song.  I heard the rumor that afternoon that he was there and bought a ticket and drove up for it. Only 3 hour drive.  Granted, I was super stoked to see Springsteen as well, and those two Wrigley shows almost hit 4 hours each, and the second one we got rained on for 2 hours and it made the show even more fun as everyone kept dancing.  Two of my favorite concerts and I left in awe how a 60 year old had more energy than some 30 year olds.  His shows on NOT low energy, and if they were, the place would be cleared out after 2 hours instead of staying full and rocking for 4 hours. 

only4me2know

wobbler_kitty 

If this is your view with a 10c ticket, take a photo and go see the 10c folks about it. They should be able to find you another seat.

Fenway is... an anomoly with poles and sightlines. They don’t always know that some tix in the fanclub allotment have a pole right in the way.

Thanks for the info. You know where the 10c folks would be at Fenway? I do have photo’s...

wobbler_kitty

only4me2know said:

wobbler_kitty 

If this is your view with a 10c ticket, take a photo and go see the 10c folks about it. They should be able to find you another seat.

Fenway is... an anomoly with poles and sightlines. They don’t always know that some tix in the fanclub allotment have a pole right in the way.

Thanks for the info. You know where the 10c folks would be at Fenway? I do have photo’s...

only4me2know said:

wobbler_kitty 

If this is your view with a 10c ticket, take a photo and go see the 10c folks about it. They should be able to find you another seat.

Fenway is... an anomoly with poles and sightlines. They don’t always know that some tix in the fanclub allotment have a pole right in the way.

Thanks for the info. You know where the 10c folks would be at Fenway? I do have photo’s...

Not sure. Could check with the customer service windows, they’re right next to Gate B. I think Will Call is another area though so they could be there too.

gems_n_rhinestones

vedpunk said:

mrussel1 said:

MKSNYC said:

Everyone had their own opinion but I must say have you been to see any other big , older bands?bruce, u2 , Guns N’ Roses, Paul McCartney all charge anywhere from 200-330 face value for good seats. 

And - they don’t mix up theirs setlists much either!

Bruce does.. it seems clear to me that PJ has evolved themselves to be like Bruce in the way they do they construct their sets.  Ever since about 2010 or so, you can see clear correlations in the style.  Although Bruce did the River tour two years ago, where he played that album straight through at every show.  Not a bad idea...  We also know they attend each other's shows.  I remember Bruce was at Philly 2 in '13, sitting in the soundboard area for the whole show.  

More Bruce comments, wow.  Does Springsteen not have his own forum?

For real! If you didn’t go to the show get off the reviews for Fenway night 1 please. 

mrussel1

gems_n_rhinestones said:

vedpunk said:

mrussel1 said:

MKSNYC said:

Everyone had their own opinion but I must say have you been to see any other big , older bands?bruce, u2 , Guns N’ Roses, Paul McCartney all charge anywhere from 200-330 face value for good seats. 

And - they don’t mix up theirs setlists much either!

Bruce does.. it seems clear to me that PJ has evolved themselves to be like Bruce in the way they do they construct their sets.  Ever since about 2010 or so, you can see clear correlations in the style.  Although Bruce did the River tour two years ago, where he played that album straight through at every show.  Not a bad idea...  We also know they attend each other's shows.  I remember Bruce was at Philly 2 in '13, sitting in the soundboard area for the whole show.  

More Bruce comments, wow.  Does Springsteen not have his own forum?

For real! If you didn’t go to the show get off the reviews for Fenway night 1 please. 

I went to the show.  B5 row 4, FYI.  Am I allowed to comment now, or is there some other litmus test available?  Thanks for your consideration.  

mrussel1

wobbler_kitty said:

only4me2know said:

wobbler_kitty 

If this is your view with a 10c ticket, take a photo and go see the 10c folks about it. They should be able to find you another seat.

Fenway is... an anomoly with poles and sightlines. They don’t always know that some tix in the fanclub allotment have a pole right in the way.

Thanks for the info. You know where the 10c folks would be at Fenway? I do have photo’s...

only4me2know said:

wobbler_kitty 

If this is your view with a 10c ticket, take a photo and go see the 10c folks about it. They should be able to find you another seat.

Fenway is... an anomoly with poles and sightlines. They don’t always know that some tix in the fanclub allotment have a pole right in the way.

Thanks for the info. You know where the 10c folks would be at Fenway? I do have photo’s...

Not sure. Could check with the customer service windows, they’re right next to Gate B. I think Will Call is another area though so they could be there too.

That's really unfortunate because those would be pretty decent seats otherwise (for a damn stadium).  Old ass stadiums suck for a number of reasons.  This is #116.  

bootlegger10

gems_n_rhinestones said:

vedpunk said:

mrussel1 said:

MKSNYC said:

Everyone had their own opinion but I must say have you been to see any other big , older bands?bruce, u2 , Guns N’ Roses, Paul McCartney all charge anywhere from 200-330 face value for good seats. 

And - they don’t mix up theirs setlists much either!

Bruce does.. it seems clear to me that PJ has evolved themselves to be like Bruce in the way they do they construct their sets.  Ever since about 2010 or so, you can see clear correlations in the style.  Although Bruce did the River tour two years ago, where he played that album straight through at every show.  Not a bad idea...  We also know they attend each other's shows.  I remember Bruce was at Philly 2 in '13, sitting in the soundboard area for the whole show.  

More Bruce comments, wow.  Does Springsteen not have his own forum?

For real! If you didn’t go to the show get off the reviews for Fenway night 1 please. 

I was at the show and I think it is okay to reply to ignorant posts say that Bruce is not popular outside of the Northeast US when he sells out soccer stadiums in Europe and Australia.  Yeah, Bruce's music may not be on the radio that much but ..... neither is Pearl Jam played much in the US.  Both bands are known for nice back catalogues and awesome live shows.

gems_n_rhinestones

bootlegger10 said:

gems_n_rhinestones said:

vedpunk said:

mrussel1 said:

MKSNYC said:

Everyone had their own opinion but I must say have you been to see any other big , older bands?bruce, u2 , Guns N’ Roses, Paul McCartney all charge anywhere from 200-330 face value for good seats. 

And - they don’t mix up theirs setlists much either!

Bruce does.. it seems clear to me that PJ has evolved themselves to be like Bruce in the way they do they construct their sets.  Ever since about 2010 or so, you can see clear correlations in the style.  Although Bruce did the River tour two years ago, where he played that album straight through at every show.  Not a bad idea...  We also know they attend each other's shows.  I remember Bruce was at Philly 2 in '13, sitting in the soundboard area for the whole show.  

More Bruce comments, wow.  Does Springsteen not have his own forum?

For real! If you didn’t go to the show get off the reviews for Fenway night 1 please. 

I was at the show and I think it is okay to reply to ignorant posts say that Bruce is not popular outside of the Northeast US when he sells out soccer stadiums in Europe and Australia.  Yeah, Bruce's music may not be on the radio that much but ..... neither is Pearl Jam played much in the US.  Both bands are known for nice back catalogues and awesome live shows.

Ok with all due respect, is this Bruce Springsteen’s fan club forum?? I’m a little embarrassed for a few of you. 

Given2Fly-Fish

dimitrispearljam said:

I hope they play in night 2 for an 1 and half hour and 18 songs.. And say in the end". Thanks for the Bitching. This is what u get When u are  ungrateful. We are not machines or a jukebox so we play as many songs u feel like and endless time. .. Have a good Goodnight. "

Then some of u will understand is about quality.

U  seeing live the best live  band of all times. And u checking your watch to see how many hours are on stage? My favo show of all times was pj Amsterdam 2-2012. 1 hour and 55 min.. Nothing can top that night. Not the 3 plus hours of Rome for exable. Wasn't even close. 

Pj shows isn't like a man penis, that size matters. Is about how great quality performance u get and how epic they Rockin out. When they stop playing shows u will understand it.. But will be too late then. 

Well said D! 

I feel bad for some of the fans that have posted:  I feel bad that the show was too short for you...I feel bad that you didn't hear enough songs...I feel bad that the band didn't start when you wanted them too...I feel bad that the show was not Epic enough for you...But most of all I feel bad that you can't be present, enjoy the moment and a GREAT fucking show on a beautiful evening at Fenway Park.  Rant over...See you tonight (it's gonna be a beautiful night at Fenway.  Try to enjoy it for what it is).

mrussel1

gems_n_rhinestones said:

bootlegger10 said:

gems_n_rhinestones said:

vedpunk said:

mrussel1 said:

MKSNYC said:

Everyone had their own opinion but I must say have you been to see any other big , older bands?bruce, u2 , Guns N’ Roses, Paul McCartney all charge anywhere from 200-330 face value for good seats. 

And - they don’t mix up theirs setlists much either!

Bruce does.. it seems clear to me that PJ has evolved themselves to be like Bruce in the way they do they construct their sets.  Ever since about 2010 or so, you can see clear correlations in the style.  Although Bruce did the River tour two years ago, where he played that album straight through at every show.  Not a bad idea...  We also know they attend each other's shows.  I remember Bruce was at Philly 2 in '13, sitting in the soundboard area for the whole show.  

More Bruce comments, wow.  Does Springsteen not have his own forum?

For real! If you didn’t go to the show get off the reviews for Fenway night 1 please. 

I was at the show and I think it is okay to reply to ignorant posts say that Bruce is not popular outside of the Northeast US when he sells out soccer stadiums in Europe and Australia.  Yeah, Bruce's music may not be on the radio that much but ..... neither is Pearl Jam played much in the US.  Both bands are known for nice back catalogues and awesome live shows.

Ok with all due respect, is this Bruce Springsteen’s fan club forum?? I’m a little embarrassed for a few of you. 

Every single comment was connected to the earlier comment about how PJ is some international phenomenon and Bruce was nothing more than a local act.  Bootlegger and I were merely contradicting that point and using facts to show that 1. Bruce is international and still enormously popular and 2. at 67 or whatever, he can still rock out with 3+ hour shows.  So using Bruce as a beacon of what's possible for PJ long term, and dispelling the counterfactual statements made here is keeping right along with the thread on these comments.  I'm embarrassed that you can't follow such a facile argument.  If people stop saying incorrect things, I'm pretty sure Bootlegger and I will stop posting about Bruce.  

bootlegger10

gems_n_rhinestones said:

bootlegger10 said:

gems_n_rhinestones said:

vedpunk said:

mrussel1 said:

MKSNYC said:

Everyone had their own opinion but I must say have you been to see any other big , older bands?bruce, u2 , Guns N’ Roses, Paul McCartney all charge anywhere from 200-330 face value for good seats. 

And - they don’t mix up theirs setlists much either!

Bruce does.. it seems clear to me that PJ has evolved themselves to be like Bruce in the way they do they construct their sets.  Ever since about 2010 or so, you can see clear correlations in the style.  Although Bruce did the River tour two years ago, where he played that album straight through at every show.  Not a bad idea...  We also know they attend each other's shows.  I remember Bruce was at Philly 2 in '13, sitting in the soundboard area for the whole show.  

More Bruce comments, wow.  Does Springsteen not have his own forum?

For real! If you didn’t go to the show get off the reviews for Fenway night 1 please. 

I was at the show and I think it is okay to reply to ignorant posts say that Bruce is not popular outside of the Northeast US when he sells out soccer stadiums in Europe and Australia.  Yeah, Bruce's music may not be on the radio that much but ..... neither is Pearl Jam played much in the US.  Both bands are known for nice back catalogues and awesome live shows.

Ok with all due respect, is this Bruce Springsteen’s fan club forum?? I’m a little embarrassed for a few of you. 

Well I am not embarrassed so neither should you..

I am fine with the length of Sunday’s concert and was too concerned about beer and coordinating seats to sit together with friends than what time it was.

mrussel1

bootlegger10 said:

gems_n_rhinestones said:

bootlegger10 said:

gems_n_rhinestones said:

vedpunk said:

mrussel1 said:

MKSNYC said:

Everyone had their own opinion but I must say have you been to see any other big , older bands?bruce, u2 , Guns N’ Roses, Paul McCartney all charge anywhere from 200-330 face value for good seats. 

And - they don’t mix up theirs setlists much either!

Bruce does.. it seems clear to me that PJ has evolved themselves to be like Bruce in the way they do they construct their sets.  Ever since about 2010 or so, you can see clear correlations in the style.  Although Bruce did the River tour two years ago, where he played that album straight through at every show.  Not a bad idea...  We also know they attend each other's shows.  I remember Bruce was at Philly 2 in '13, sitting in the soundboard area for the whole show.  

More Bruce comments, wow.  Does Springsteen not have his own forum?

For real! If you didn’t go to the show get off the reviews for Fenway night 1 please. 

I was at the show and I think it is okay to reply to ignorant posts say that Bruce is not popular outside of the Northeast US when he sells out soccer stadiums in Europe and Australia.  Yeah, Bruce's music may not be on the radio that much but ..... neither is Pearl Jam played much in the US.  Both bands are known for nice back catalogues and awesome live shows.

Ok with all due respect, is this Bruce Springsteen’s fan club forum?? I’m a little embarrassed for a few of you. 

Well I am not embarrassed so neither should you..

I am fine with the length of Sunday’s concert and was too concerned about beer and coordinating seats to sit together with friends than what time it was.

Yeah the seating was a bit of a pain.  We had 2 in 76 and 4 in B5.  We put six of us in B5.  The security people were really tight about all of that and it was a pain for sure.  
I was generally good with the length too.  I didn't love the set and thought it was a bit disjointed, but there were upsides.  Seattle 2 was so amazing and perfect for me and my son because he knows all the deep cuts.  I took my daughter to Missoula and my wife went Sunday and they were very, very happy because they are much more casual fans.  So you definitely can't please everyone and if I had to decide whether to please me or my ladies, well I'm happy they had a great time hearing all of the big hits.