DMB doing live concerts this summer outdoors - why not Pearl Jam ???

2-feign-reluctance

on2legs said:

2-feign-reluctance said:

So selfish. This is the kind of shit that keeps COVID going!

Just curious what is selfish? Fauci himself said attending outdoor baseball games is a go this summer.  

The band have made their statement. They aren't taking chances this year. Asking them to be DMB because OP can't wait is selfish to me. Just tuck in people. This is like that crowd at Hyde Park 2010. Everyone take 3 steps back, then 3 seconds later, everyone rushes back up front again. Anyone holding a festival or large outdoor gathering to a partially vaccinated populous is going to have trouble. Especially with this variant, which thank god, isn't killing people like the OG, but is spreading like wild fire right now. We just aren't there yet.

on2legs

2-feign-reluctance said:

on2legs said:

2-feign-reluctance said:

So selfish. This is the kind of shit that keeps COVID going!

Just curious what is selfish? Fauci himself said attending outdoor baseball games is a go this summer.  

The band have made their statement. They aren't taking chances this year. Asking them to be DMB because OP can't wait is selfish to me. Just tuck in people. This is like that crowd at Hyde Park 2010. Everyone take 3 steps back, then 3 seconds later, everyone rushes back up front again. Anyone holding a festival or large outdoor gathering to a partially vaccinated populous is going to have trouble. Especially with this variant, which thank god, isn't killing people like the OG, but is spreading like wild fire right now. We just aren't there yet.

Gotcha. 

F Me In The Brain

mrussel1 said:

Tim Simmons said:

While PJ has had a bigger cultural impact, I'd say DMB is probably the best analog to PJ in terms of fandom size/passion/general popularity.

PJ fans are better.  I also think the way tickets are done are better as well.  Ants is their equivalent of this site, but it's not run by the band and there are some douchers on there for sure. 

For sure here as well!

PJNB

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bejster23

MisterEtake2 said:

I wouldn't get too excited just yet.  Are they still going to play if capacity is limited to 50%?  I have tickets to a July DMB show and am not very optimistic that I am going to see it.

I have tickets for early July as well. I am not optimistic either. Wouldn't be surprised to see DMB reschedule for the open month of August. Following on Ants had been interesting, there really has been no solid intel on if the tour will happen or not.
I am hoping for an announcement one way or the other soon.

on2legs

I’m encouraged by the feedback from some of the experts but certainly cautious about getting too excited.  I feel like the big artists are waiting for someone to go first and test the waters.  Then once the ice is broken the rest will jump in.  

Tim Simmons

I feel like Sept. will be the real opening month for shows.

2-feign-reluctance

Tim Simmons said:

I feel like Sept. will be the real opening month for shows.

And I hope you’re right! Really, I do. 

PB11041

For the record DMB is NOT confirming any new dates at this time.  

JimmyV

A summer of Pearl Jam playing a DMB schedule might be my new bucket list dream. 

mrussel1

JimmyV said:

A summer of Pearl Jam playing a DMB schedule might be my new bucket list dream. 

It'll never happen... those days are long gone.  DMB is fundamentally an old school jam band.  They like doing 40 shows in summer.  It's really crazy the schedule they keep, especially considering that Carter is now in his 60's, and I can't even imagine how many times he hits the drums in a show.  He's already slowing down a bit too.  His fills are not as intense as in his heyday, but still amazing.  

JimmyV

mrussel1 said:

JimmyV said:

A summer of Pearl Jam playing a DMB schedule might be my new bucket list dream. 

It'll never happen... those days are long gone.  DMB is fundamentally an old school jam band.  They like doing 40 shows in summer.  It's really crazy the schedule they keep, especially considering that Carter is now in his 60's, and I can't even imagine how many times he hits the drums in a show.  He's already slowing down a bit too.  His fills are not as intense as in his heyday, but still amazing.  

Agreed, but it's still fun to dream. 

mrussel1

JimmyV said:

mrussel1 said:

JimmyV said:

A summer of Pearl Jam playing a DMB schedule might be my new bucket list dream. 

It'll never happen... those days are long gone.  DMB is fundamentally an old school jam band.  They like doing 40 shows in summer.  It's really crazy the schedule they keep, especially considering that Carter is now in his 60's, and I can't even imagine how many times he hits the drums in a show.  He's already slowing down a bit too.  His fills are not as intense as in his heyday, but still amazing.  

Agreed, but it's still fun to dream. 

I dream of a club tour!  10C members only, you get the show closest to your zip code.  I doubt that's possible for major urban areas, but dreaming too. 

Vedd Hedd

on2legs said:

I saw Dave with a buddy in Camden like 7 or 8 years ago.  We were on the rail and my buddy got attacked by a drunk who mistook him for someone else.  My buddy was just defending himself and I was trying to pull the dude off and security tossed all of us.  Although they were at least very kind and courteous to us about it and even apologetic once they got the whole story. But it was near the end of the show so we missed the last couple songs and the show was almost over before they sorted it out so there was no point in going back down to the floor. 

Ah, Camden. 

pjl44

Vaccines are widely available and the vast majority of people who want them will be fully vaccinated by Memorial Day. Planning a tour is complicated so I wouldn't begrudge any band touring or not - there are many factors. But any bozo carrying on that summer tours in the US are unsafe should be spending more time with a therapist than on the internet. 

TH113769

pjl44 said:

Vaccines are widely available and the vast majority of people who want them will be fully vaccinated by Memorial Day. Planning a tour is complicated so I wouldn't begrudge any band touring or not - there are many factors. But any bozo carrying on that summer tours in the US are unsafe should be spending more time with a therapist than on the internet. 

Well said!  You have a .008% chance if getting Covid once vaccinated and if you win that lottery there have not been any serious symptoms to date.  There will be major festivals and outdoor shows by the end of summer, including Ohana.  

RatherStarved

pjl44 said:

Vaccines are widely available and the vast majority of people who want them will be fully vaccinated by Memorial Day. Planning a tour is complicated so I wouldn't begrudge any band touring or not - there are many factors. But any bozo carrying on that summer tours in the US are unsafe should be spending more time with a therapist than on the internet. 

Cases are increasing again in almost half of states, and it’s a disaster in parts of Canada.  The University of Washington is predicting another 58k US covid deaths by August 1 based on the current trajectories of all variables including vaccination.  See you in September, as the song goes.  

-Bozo

pjl44

RatherStarved said:

pjl44 said:

Vaccines are widely available and the vast majority of people who want them will be fully vaccinated by Memorial Day. Planning a tour is complicated so I wouldn't begrudge any band touring or not - there are many factors. But any bozo carrying on that summer tours in the US are unsafe should be spending more time with a therapist than on the internet. 

Cases are increasing again in almost half of states, and it’s a disaster in parts of Canada.  The University of Washington is predicting another 58k US covid deaths by August 1 based on the current trajectories of all variables including vaccination.  See you in September, as the song goes.  

-Bozo

If you're vaccinated, you're safe. If you choose not to be vaccinated, go to events at your own risk. Your mish mashing of countries and actual vs. "predicted" data is fearmongering. That contributes to vaccine hesitancy. 

pjl44

I'm fully vaccinated and going to an indoor concert in May. Festival in July and more indoor shows in the fall. If more shows pop up soon, I'm in. It ain't complicated. 

F Me In The Brain

The fan club message board you are on is for a band of bozos.  (Aka people who are concerned about the health of others, even people who do not have the vaccine.)

- Bozo #xxx468