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Now that's it all over with, what was the best Ed solo show?

walkunafraidwalkunafraid Posts: 2,605
edited April 2008 in The Porch
I'd love to hear from folks who attended every show (or at least one show in each city).

I'm going to have to say LA2 (Jack Irons, Ben Harper, Watchtower, Happy Birthday to Ed's Grandma on video, Picture in a Frame, Throw Your Arms Around Me, Arc...wow).

But of course I wasn't in Vancouver, Berkeley, Santa Cruz, Santa Barbara, or San Diego, so I'm a wee bit biased. :)
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  • elvistheking44elvistheking44 Posts: 4,415
    Me and the wife went to Santa Cruz, Ten Club put us in the 5th row right side and it was awesome......Wont lie, I have the boot of the Berkeley show and it sounds amazing, Im sure it was a great show.....one problem for me...to much talking.

    That being said, my wife and I agree that Santa Cruz was better because Ed was playing music, NO talk of George W, NO talk of the West Memphis Three, other than a little bit before No More there was NO talk of the war and especially for us NO talk of politics! Ed was singing and playing his music it was perfect for us.
  • mjbmjb Posts: 1,315
    I only saw SB, LA1 and LA2. I am guessing the candidates for best show are gonna be (drum roll please)...

    Berkeley II
    LA II
    San Diego II

    I will also say the only one I would trade one of my shows to have seen would have been Berkeley II. Mikey Mike walking out (or being wheeled out) must have been pretty damn amazing. Irons would have equaled it for me at LAII BUT then they had to go and play Last Kiss.
  • spintheblack37spintheblack37 Posts: 173
    Berk2 hands down.

    Yellow Ledbetter! McCready was on fire.

    No More was chilling, to the point it brought Ed to tears.

    Pulling Into Santa Cruz

    The roast of Sean Penn was fucking hilarious.

    Eddie on the motha fucking drums.

    Masters of War setting the mood for the evening.

    I would say this is by far top 3 shows I have ever been to.
    EV Bridgeschool - October 24, 2004
    San Francisco - July 15/16/18, 2006 Bridgeschool - October 21/22, 2006
    Lollapalooza - August 5,2007
    EV Berkley - April 7/8, 2008 The Who Rock Honors - July 12, 2008
    Outside Lands - August 28, 2009 Seattle - September 21/22, 2009 San Diego - October 9, 2009
  • 1Vedhead1Vedhead Posts: 147
    Of the 2 LA Shows and SD 2,

    I liked LA 2 the best... All Along the Watchtower! Arc! Ben Harper!

    Awesome.
    LA 7/9/06 & 7/10/06
    The Gorge 7/22/06 & 7/23/06
    Antwerp 8/30/06
    Bridge 2 10/22/06
    Honolulu 12/2/06 & 12/9/06
    Munich 6/12/07
    Katowice 6/13/07, London 6/18/07, Lollapalooza 8/07, LA (EV) 4/12/08 & 4/13/08, Ouside Lands 09
  • jeffbrjeffbr Seattle Posts: 7,177
    I only saw Vancouver I, and he talked about how your first time is special, so that was cool. But based on the fanviews, setlists, etc..., I would most like to have seen Berekely II.
    "I'll use the magic word - let's just shut the fuck up, please." EV, 04/13/08
  • bigshashabigshasha Posts: 38
    definately LA 2 for one very simple reason....Jack Irons.....he is my favorite PJ drummer and the best PJ drummer in my humble opinion
    I wanna run like the lions.
  • TEEJAM11TEEJAM11 Posts: 335
    I would say for me santa cruz............
    But any show with Mike and yellow led .............
    have to say it would be Berkeley for me.....wish I was their!!!!!!
  • LizardLizard So Cal Posts: 12,091
    LA1 since it is the only one i was able to go to................and i am thankful. I mean, who wants to listen to the SAME setlist over and over???!!!! ...;)
    So I'll just lie down and wait for the dream
    Where I'm not ugly and you're lookin' at me
  • LukinTimerLukinTimer Posts: 538
    I caught SB, LA1, LA2, and SD2... and my hands down favorite was LA2!!

    It was unbelievable. Eddie was in a great mood, the energy in the Wiltern was awesome... Jack Irons, Ben Harper, "All Along the Watchtower!!!" A stunning Arc on night 2... an enthusiastic and angry "No More." Almost the entire crowd on it's feet from Porch ending the 1st set through BOTH encores. Of the four shows I caught, that was the ONLY crowd to do that.

    I saw SD2 last night and I thought it was great, more rarities, but over all the show was not as strong as LA2. Bit of a weird crowd.

    As far as Berekley, I wasn't there, so I'm going with LA2.

    The one person I know who saw every show but Vancouver says LA2 was his favorite as well, but that Berkley 2 was a very close second.

    Each of the shows was so unique in there own way, the stories... the vibe in the room, the way he approached the songs. (ALthough, I know the setlists didn't change much). Loved it all!
    "Holly f**k, that was so amazing, I just forgot who I came here to see!!" - Courtesy of the guy in the U2 t-shirt standing next to me in Aloha Stadium, Post PJ
  • Given to...Given to... Wyoming Posts: 4,994
    Lizard wrote:
    LA1 since it is the only one i was able to go to................and i am thankful. I mean, who wants to listen to the SAME setlist over and over???!!!! ...;)

    I have to agree on the simple fact it was our only show too.

    My alter ego thinks Berk II would have been the best, but what the hell does he know!
    "...would you like some forks?" EV 12-02-06
  • ArcticangelArcticangel Posts: 1,443
    I'll give LAII the edge since I was there...but major props to Berkley II...because I WISH I was there.

    Also...those of you who think that Arc at LAII was sooooooo good...were you not there the first night? The version of Arc Eddie created on night one was so much better that that of night two. The crowd was quieter (amaziningly) and it just took off. I may be biased...as it was hard to enjoy on night two with the two girls singing along (wtf?!) infront of me..
    PJ: St. Paul 6.16.2003, St. Paul 6.26.2006, St. Paul 6.27.2006, Hartford 6.27.2008, Mansfield 6.28.2008, Mansfield 6.30.2008, Beacon Theater 7.1.2008, Toronto 8.21.2009, Chicago 8.23.2009, Chicago 8.24.2009, Philly 10.30.2009, Philly 10.31.2009, Columbus 5.6.2010, Noblesville 5.7.2010

    EV: Los Angeles 4.12.2008, Los Angeles 4.13.2008, Nashville 6.17.2009, Nashville 6.18.2009, Memphis 6.20.2009
  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    trying to decide which show was the best is like trying to decide which child is your favorite.....each show had it's highlights for me



    sb - first show i saw.....ed climbing down the rope....a really high ben harper ;)

    la1 - arc....everything else was great but arc....primal

    sd1 - funniest show....the barry white experiment....patriot....2 petty songs



    thanks for sharing the experiment with us ed....i'll never forget it :)
  • NYbenbenNYbenben Posts: 1,020
    LA1 and LA2... i especially liked LA1 because i was in the 4th row...
    that was just the icing on the cake.
    4/12/92, 8/11/92, 9/28/96, 9/11/98, 8/23/00, 8/24/00, 7/9/03, 4/30/03, 10/1/04, 10/3/05, 12/9/05, 5/12/06, 5/17/06, 5/28/06, 6/3/06, 12/9/06, EV LA 4/12-4/13/08, 6/12/08, 6,19,08, 6,20,08, 6/24/08, 6/25/08, 7/1/08

    and still jonesing for another show....
    "the waiting drove me mad..."
  • LeatherMosquitoManLeatherMosquitoMan Posts: 4,034
    Arcticangel wrote:
    I'll give LAII the edge since I was there...but major props to Berkley II...because I WISH I was there.

    Also...those of you who think that Arc at LAII was sooooooo good...were you not there the first night? The version of Arc Eddie created on night one was so much better that that of night two. The crowd was quieter (amaziningly) and it just took off. I may be biased...as it was hard to enjoy on night two with the two girls singing along (wtf?!) infront of me..

    I remember seeing you at LA2, although i didn't come introduce myself

    :(
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  • ArcticangelArcticangel Posts: 1,443
    LeatherMosquitoMan wrote:
    I remember seeing you at LA2, although i didn't come introduce myself

    :(

    Well you should have! :) Still can't believe I was 3rd row, dead center...I don't know if I'll ever get over that. You'll get another chance if you're headed to the east coast, I'm going Hartford through Mansfield. And I looooove meeting people!!
    PJ: St. Paul 6.16.2003, St. Paul 6.26.2006, St. Paul 6.27.2006, Hartford 6.27.2008, Mansfield 6.28.2008, Mansfield 6.30.2008, Beacon Theater 7.1.2008, Toronto 8.21.2009, Chicago 8.23.2009, Chicago 8.24.2009, Philly 10.30.2009, Philly 10.31.2009, Columbus 5.6.2010, Noblesville 5.7.2010

    EV: Los Angeles 4.12.2008, Los Angeles 4.13.2008, Nashville 6.17.2009, Nashville 6.18.2009, Memphis 6.20.2009
  • rriversrrivers Posts: 3,696
    elvistheking44 wrote:
    Me and the wife went to Santa Cruz, Ten Club put us in the 5th row right side and it was awesome......Wont lie, I have the boot of the Berkeley show and it sounds amazing, Im sure it was a great show.....one problem for me...to much talking.

    That being said, my wife and I agree that Santa Cruz was better because Ed was playing music, NO talk of George W, NO talk of the West Memphis Three, other than a little bit before No More there was NO talk of the war and especially for us NO talk of politics! Ed was singing and playing his music it was perfect for us.

    Hey, I was fifth row right side too! Were you wearing a 10 Club shirt? My wife gave her program to a couple and the guy was wearing a red 10 Club shirt.

    The best show out of Santa Cruz and Berkeley 1 was Santa Cruz. I think the best show of the tour was Berkeley 2.
    "We're fixed good, lamp-wise."
  • dawngdawng Posts: 644
    I only saw the two Vancouver shows. I enjoyed the first show more - because I was in 10c seating and it was great to see Ed put himself out there for the first time - and so human (made quite a few errors and seemed to be really nervous), but Arc on night 2 was simply magic, even from way up in the 'dress circle'.

    Wish I could have made all the shows...even with the repeat songs. Did anyone make all the shows???
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  • darthvedderdarthvedder Posts: 2,574
    Who cares what the best show was?

    They were all unique and special in one way or another. I'm so proud of Eddie because I know being up there with no safety net is not an easy thing for him to do. He pulled this tour off magnificently. All the reviews I've read have been nothing but positive positive positive.

    I was so fortunate to be able to see him 3 times.

    Who'd a thunk he could play 12 shows without playing Better Man at least once?
  • ArcticangelArcticangel Posts: 1,443
    darthvedder wrote:
    Who'd a thunk he could play 12 shows without playing Better Man at least once?

    Or Evenflow.
    Or Corduroy.

    Ahhh I love this band. :)
    PJ: St. Paul 6.16.2003, St. Paul 6.26.2006, St. Paul 6.27.2006, Hartford 6.27.2008, Mansfield 6.28.2008, Mansfield 6.30.2008, Beacon Theater 7.1.2008, Toronto 8.21.2009, Chicago 8.23.2009, Chicago 8.24.2009, Philly 10.30.2009, Philly 10.31.2009, Columbus 5.6.2010, Noblesville 5.7.2010

    EV: Los Angeles 4.12.2008, Los Angeles 4.13.2008, Nashville 6.17.2009, Nashville 6.18.2009, Memphis 6.20.2009
  • U R A Crazy BreedU R A Crazy Breed Posts: 8,370
    elvistheking44 wrote:
    my wife and I agree that Santa Cruz was better because Ed was playing music, NO talk of George W, NO talk of the West Memphis Three, other than a little bit before No More there was NO talk of the war and especially for us NO talk of politics! Ed was singing and playing his music it was perfect for us.

    yeah last thing we want is Ed talking,i mean he only exists to entertain you,we wouldn't want him fucking that up by sharing what's on his mind!!

    i swear you fucking people drive me crazy!!!!!!!!
  • acutejamacutejam Posts: 1,433
    "Where ARE We?" As he looks up, dazed, middle of Around the Bend. "My body just left the building...."

    Did he F$%& up the lyrics to Watchtower at LA2? Cause that might be a deciding factor over Berk2. (He mangled vs 1 and 2 at Berk2, even he was excited Mikey was there!)

    Irons over Finn, ok. Harper vs McCready, mmm hmmm. So.
    How 'bout -- Did Ed Play Drums at LA2?
    And then, don't forget, Jerry Hannan, as in he who wrote the song, singing Society with Ed and backing vocals on Hard Sun. (So yeah, McCready and Hannan vs Irons and Harper.)

    A few more points about Berk2 -- first time he played the Sean Penn Roast "bad acting hack" with Sean Penn on the stage drinking a glass a wine and smoking. Second time he played "Pulling Into Santa Cruz" with more crowd friendly chorus-pitch to induce more singalong. Masters of War. Sharing a story about his daughter (Reasonalby)! You don't get more personal than that. Let's not forget, he saved Sean and Robin's marriage -- now THAT's a show!

    Did he Tag Millworker at any other show? Not sure it was even a tag really, but at the end of the SOCAL shows of millworkers? .... "Hold Me, Don't Own Me, Just Hold Me..." Just off in his own world pleading barely on mic at berk2

    Ok wait for it .... spanky voice of Foxymophandlemama That's Me! "Get me an accordian!" As he prepares to play all of Vitalogy!

    BERKII FOR THE WIN!!!!
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  • South of SeattleSouth of Seattle West Seattle Posts: 10,724
    *dawn* wrote:
    I only saw the two Vancouver shows. I enjoyed the first show more - because I was in 10c seating and it was great to see Ed put himself out there for the first time - and so human (made quite a few errors and seemed to be really nervous), but Arc on night 2 was simply magic, even from way up in the 'dress circle'.

    Wish I could have made all the shows...even with the repeat songs. Did anyone make all the shows???

    The dress circle wasn't that high up :) I was 2nd to last row that night and everything was all good. I think Soundgrunger made it to all the shows.
    NERDS!
  • patrickredeyespatrickredeyes Posts: 8,834
    Nite one LA and SD one were my favorites. :)


    But nite 2 LA was great also. I got Ben Harper to sign my poster after the show. :D


    Too bad we didn't get chips and dip. lol
  • acutejamacutejam Posts: 1,433
    Crazy Breed wrote:
    we wouldn't want him fucking that up by sharing what's on his mind!!

    You obviously haven't heard Berk1 -- he wasn't "sharing" squat in many places throughout.... he was literally reading from a script, oh mention this, mention that, movie this, movie that. Drop some names.

    it was awkward and stilted and not as much humor or spontaneous as the other shows. he just wasn't in the zone.

    I blame the freshman drum circle outside his dressing room all day....
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  • Niko80Niko80 Posts: 1,601
    It funny to read about all the excitement for yellow ledbetter.

    When pearl jam plays it, people complain and are sick of it.
    When it turns up at an eddie show, its the highlight of the tour.

    I bet if the entire band came out and did even flow, people would be in awe! Maybe its just me, but I think this is a bit funny:-)
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  • U R A Crazy BreedU R A Crazy Breed Posts: 8,370
    acutejam wrote:
    You obviously haven't heard Berk1 -- he wasn't "sharing" squat in many places throughout.... he was literally reading from a script, oh mention this, mention that, movie this, movie that. Drop some names.

    it was awkward and stilted and not as much humor or spontaneous as the other shows. he just wasn't in the zone.

    I blame the freshman drum circle outside his dressing room all day....


    no shit? that bad huh? wow! i find that hard to believe,not that i'm doubting you.It is just so uncharacteristic of Ed!
  • U R A Crazy BreedU R A Crazy Breed Posts: 8,370
    acutejam wrote:
    You obviously haven't heard Berk1 -- he wasn't "sharing" squat in many places throughout.... he was literally reading from a script, oh mention this, mention that, movie this, movie that. Drop some names.

    it was awkward and stilted and not as much humor or spontaneous as the other shows. he just wasn't in the zone.

    I blame the freshman drum circle outside his dressing room all day....


    no shit? that bad huh? wow! i find that hard to believe,not that i'm doubting you.It is just so uncharacteristic of Ed!
  • U R A Crazy BreedU R A Crazy Breed Posts: 8,370
    acutejam wrote:
    You obviously haven't heard Berk1 -- he wasn't "sharing" squat in many places throughout.... he was literally reading from a script, oh mention this, mention that, movie this, movie that. Drop some names.

    it was awkward and stilted and not as much humor or spontaneous as the other shows. he just wasn't in the zone.

    I blame the freshman drum circle outside his dressing room all day....


    no shit? that bad huh? wow! i find that hard to believe,not that i'm doubting you.It is just so uncharacteristic of Ed!
  • U R A Crazy BreedU R A Crazy Breed Posts: 8,370
    acutejam wrote:
    You obviously haven't heard Berk1 -- he wasn't "sharing" squat in many places throughout.... he was literally reading from a script, oh mention this, mention that, movie this, movie that. Drop some names.

    it was awkward and stilted and not as much humor or spontaneous as the other shows. he just wasn't in the zone.

    I blame the freshman drum circle outside his dressing room all day....


    no shit? that bad huh? wow! i find that hard to believe,not that i'm doubting you.It is just so uncharacteristic of Ed!
  • U R A Crazy BreedU R A Crazy Breed Posts: 8,370
    acutejam wrote:
    You obviously haven't heard Berk1 -- he wasn't "sharing" squat in many places throughout.... he was literally reading from a script, oh mention this, mention that, movie this, movie that. Drop some names.

    it was awkward and stilted and not as much humor or spontaneous as the other shows. he just wasn't in the zone.

    I blame the freshman drum circle outside his dressing room all day....


    no shit? that bad huh? wow! i find that hard to believe,not that i'm doubting you.It is just so uncharacteristic of Ed!
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