Fenway was fun, but don't need to do that again. I'd attend a stadium show in Norcal, but would prefer an arena like Oracle in Oakland or an arena in Sacramento. Both have good airports close by.
1991- Hollywood Palladium, California with Temple of the Dog, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains -RIP Magazine Show Oct. 6th 1992- Lollapalooza, Irvine, California Nothing since then. I suck. 2016- Fenway Park, Boston - Both glorious nights 2022- Oakland Night 2
Given current poll data, 45% of voters are 50/50 at best to attend another run of stadium shows. I realize this is a small sample size, but it also represents some of the band’s most devoted fans. Maybe PJ should take notice and do some arenas in 2020. If PJ were to announce a proper arena tour, including many of the long overdue N.A. cities, I think I’d need to add a new voting category of “I’m so excited I just pissed myself.” It would probably get >90% of the votes!
Given current poll data, 45% of voters are 50/50 at best to attend another run of stadium shows. I realize this is a small sample size, but it also represents some of the band’s most devoted fans. Maybe PJ should take notice and do some arenas in 2020. If PJ were to announce a proper arena tour, including many of the long overdue N.A. cities, I think I’d need to add a new voting category of “I’m so excited I just pissed myself.” It would probably get >90% of the votes!
They will still sell out so they won't care. I think that these past few years the stadium shows were a premonition to things to come?
Given current poll data, 45% of voters are 50/50 at best to attend another run of stadium shows. I realize this is a small sample size, but it also represents some of the band’s most devoted fans. Maybe PJ should take notice and do some arenas in 2020. If PJ were to announce a proper arena tour, including many of the long overdue N.A. cities, I think I’d need to add a new voting category of “I’m so excited I just pissed myself.” It would probably get >90% of the votes!
They will still sell out so they won't care. I think that these past few years the stadium shows were a premonition to things to come?
Will they though? How many times can they continue to sell out Wrigley and Fenway if the formula remains identical? Honest question. I don’t know the answer.
Honestly, Wrigley last year in the rain was epic. If that's my last show, then I'm happy for that one to be it. I don't think a show at a hockey arena is going to top that.
Given current poll data, 45% of voters are 50/50 at best to attend another run of stadium shows. I realize this is a small sample size, but it also represents some of the band’s most devoted fans. Maybe PJ should take notice and do some arenas in 2020. If PJ were to announce a proper arena tour, including many of the long overdue N.A. cities, I think I’d need to add a new voting category of “I’m so excited I just pissed myself.” It would probably get >90% of the votes!
They will still sell out so they won't care. I think that these past few years the stadium shows were a premonition to things to come?
Will they though? How many times can they continue to sell out Wrigley and Fenway if the formula remains identical? Honest question. I don’t know the answer.
Fair question. They may stop the stadium shows if they stop selling out. Since that hasn't happened yet, they will keep doing them.
I would do a local stadium show in philly or nyc but I wouldn’t travel to one again. Been there done that.
I'm right with you. ONLY way i go to another Stadium show if it's real close to me, so i can drive there and back home in a reasonable amount of time. As, i'll be home in an hour or 2 after the show is over.
Given current poll data, 45% of voters are 50/50 at best to attend another run of stadium shows. I realize this is a small sample size, but it also represents some of the band’s most devoted fans. Maybe PJ should take notice and do some arenas in 2020. If PJ were to announce a proper arena tour, including many of the long overdue N.A. cities, I think I’d need to add a new voting category of “I’m so excited I just pissed myself.” It would probably get >90% of the votes!
They will still sell out so they won't care. I think that these past few years the stadium shows were a premonition to things to come?
Will they though? How many times can they continue to sell out Wrigley and Fenway if the formula remains identical? Honest question. I don’t know the answer.
Fair question. They may stop the stadium shows if they stop selling out. Since that hasn't happened yet, they will keep doing them.
My guess is you’re right. They’ll ride this out as long as people keep showing up.
Given current poll data, 45% of voters are 50/50 at best to attend another run of stadium shows. I realize this is a small sample size, but it also represents some of the band’s most devoted fans. Maybe PJ should take notice and do some arenas in 2020. If PJ were to announce a proper arena tour, including many of the long overdue N.A. cities, I think I’d need to add a new voting category of “I’m so excited I just pissed myself.” It would probably get >90% of the votes!
They will still sell out so they won't care. I think that these past few years the stadium shows were a premonition to things to come?
I don't know why everyone thinks this. They still play arenas in every other part of the world. The US isn't going to be any different.
I think it's easier for everyone involved (band and crew) when they do stadiums. I've seen all 5 Wrigley shows and the excitement has kind of worn off. 2016 my reserved seats for both nights were so far back and to the side both nights I almost wish I had only gone one night and given someone else the opportunity to have them the second night. The thrill of stadiums for me has passed. It would have to be the right date and day of the week to go for me but I wouldn't go out of my way to go.
Like a word misplaced...nothing said...what a waste
It is important to remember, short of comments by one radio DJ in Chicago, we have no indication yet that they plan to play ballparks in 2020.
100% agreed. An all stadium run is completely speculative, but would seem like a plausible outcome based on recent trends. I hope to be “wowed” with an arena/shed tour.
Like everyone else I hope they do arenas and not stadiums. I won’t go unless they’re near me if they do stadiums again, and there’s not much of a chance of that since I’m in tx. I’d love them to do arenas in places around the country so I can make a vacation out of it. I have no problem doing that for arenas, but having done stadiums for a lot of different bands in the last decade, I think the novelty has sort of worn off on me.
I think it's easier for everyone involved (band and crew) when they do stadiums. I've seen all 5 Wrigley shows and the excitement has kind of worn off. 2016 my reserved seats for both nights were so far back and to the side both nights I almost wish I had only gone one night and given someone else the opportunity to have them the second night. The thrill of stadiums for me has passed. It would have to be the right date and day of the week to go for me but I wouldn't go out of my way to go.
Just curious on why you think it's easier for everyone involved (band and crew) when they do stadiums? Im'm not trying to be a smart ass, just trying to understand why they would prefer stadium venues. Thank you in advance.
I don't like being further back at stadiums, but they're pretty fund if you've got a decent spot in the pit. For me showing up around 4pm usually gets me somewhere in the middle about 15 people back. It's a little tedious waiting (especially if it's cooking hot outside), but worth it.
I get what the band are doing. They seem to try and do shows in different regions. They don't do enough shows to play close to everyone, but if they play a handful of different regions, then people only have to travel medium far instead of super far. If they don't have it in them to do serious touring, then I think it makes sense to do it this way. Tentpole locations that aren't awful to travel too. Stadium shows to deal with the demand for tickets. I don't think they could do arenas with the small amount of tour dates. Ticket demand would be brutal.
I think it's easier for everyone involved (band and crew) when they do stadiums. I've seen all 5 Wrigley shows and the excitement has kind of worn off. 2016 my reserved seats for both nights were so far back and to the side both nights I almost wish I had only gone one night and given someone else the opportunity to have them the second night. The thrill of stadiums for me has passed. It would have to be the right date and day of the week to go for me but I wouldn't go out of my way to go.
Just curious on why you think it's easier for everyone involved (band and crew) when they do stadiums? Im'm not trying to be a smart ass, just trying to understand why they would prefer stadium venues. Thank you in advance.
I think basically fewer shows = less travel and less time away from family. Less work for the crew to set up and break down. They can make as much money and sell as many tickets from 6-8 stadiums than 15-20 arenas. And if they do it like 2018, they do it over the course of 4 weekends as opposed to being gone for 4-6 weeks.
Depends on the timing really. Last one was the beginning of the school year which is always difficult to take off. And during the holiday weekends is always more expensive. I had tons of fun in Wrigley, but I don't think I can miss the second week of school again, and drop about $1400 for 2 shows
I voted indifferent. I’ve seen Boston, Wrigley, Safeco and Missoula. All were fun but ready for something different. That being said, I still love the band and I’m sure I’d still end up going to one of them.
As long as the stadiums include some new cities, and a (rain-free) Wrigley visit, absolutely. Just hope there are enough dates to go on a mini-tour with them and not stops separated by weeks.
I’d be more interested in Alpine/Gorge/Red Rocks but I’ll take whatever we get in 2020.
I don't think I get the same thrill from arenas that other people seem to.
I think it's less about the thrill of arenas, and more so about sheer size of Stadium shows (lineups for everything, over 2/3rd of the seats being further back than the worst seat in an arena)... that kind of stuff. I didn't really notice until right after the 2018 PJ shows. I'd seen a string of stadium shows and got used to them. Then I saw the Foo Fighers play an Arena in Vancouver. No lineups, lots of room, and it felt so small. I don't recall an arena feeling small before... lol.
I’ve enjoyed all the stadium shows, but I’ve always had decent enough seats. My biggest beef with the stadium tour are lack of choices. If I can’t make one of 3 weekends work to travel, then I can’t see them. I will probably only travel once per tour either way, more shows means more choices and better chances of it happening.
1994 - Bridge School Benefit, Shoreline Mountain View CA *** 1995 - 2015 High School, College, Broke, Having Kids*** 2016 - Temple of the Dog, Bill Graham Civic Center Auditorium, San Francisco CA 2017 - Eddie Vedder, Bourbon and Beyond, Louisville KY 2018 - The Home Shows, Show 2, Seattle WA 2019 - Eddie Vedder, Ohana Fest, Dana Point CA 2020- Oakland Nights 1 and 2 2020 - Ohana Fest 2021 - Ohana Fest 2022 - Oakland 1 and 2
"Watch out for music. It should come with a health warning. It can be dangerous. It can make you feel so alive, so connected to the people around you, and connected to what you really are inside. And it can make you think that the world should, and could, be a much better place. And just occasionally, it can make you very, very happy." -Peter Gabriel
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1992- Lollapalooza, Irvine, California
Nothing since then. I suck.2016- Fenway Park, Boston - Both glorious nights
2022- Oakland Night 2
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Thank you in advance.
I don't like being further back at stadiums, but they're pretty fund if you've got a decent spot in the pit. For me showing up around 4pm usually gets me somewhere in the middle about 15 people back. It's a little tedious waiting (especially if it's cooking hot outside), but worth it.
I get what the band are doing. They seem to try and do shows in different regions. They don't do enough shows to play close to everyone, but if they play a handful of different regions, then people only have to travel medium far instead of super far. If they don't have it in them to do serious touring, then I think it makes sense to do it this way. Tentpole locations that aren't awful to travel too. Stadium shows to deal with the demand for tickets. I don't think they could do arenas with the small amount of tour dates. Ticket demand would be brutal.
My biggest beef with the stadium tour are lack of choices. If I can’t make one of 3 weekends work to travel, then I can’t see them. I will probably only travel once per tour either way, more shows means more choices and better chances of it happening.
1994 - Bridge School Benefit, Shoreline Mountain View CA
*** 1995 - 2015 High School, College, Broke, Having Kids***
2016 - Temple of the Dog, Bill Graham Civic Center Auditorium, San Francisco CA
2017 - Eddie Vedder, Bourbon and Beyond, Louisville KY
2018 - The Home Shows, Show 2, Seattle WA
2019 - Eddie Vedder, Ohana Fest, Dana Point CA
2020- Oakland Nights 1 and 2
2020 - Ohana Fest
2021 - Ohana Fest
2022 - Oakland 1 and 2
"Watch out for music. It should come with a health warning. It can be dangerous. It can make you feel so alive, so connected to the people around you, and connected to what you really are inside. And it can make you think that the world should, and could, be a much better place. And just occasionally, it can make you very, very happy." -Peter Gabriel
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