2022 North American rumour thread take 2

Weston1283

Mikemzl91 said:

Chad Smith from a recent Rollng Stone interview:
 
How did you end up playing with Eddie Vedder on his new solo album and live at the Ohana Fest?
I work a lot with the producer/musician Andrew Watt. He’s amazing. We did a couple of songs for Ed, and then it turned out great and we just ended up doing a whole record, which is excellent. I’ve known him forever. We took Pearl Jam on that first tour in 1991 way back when, and you know, obviously he’s an amazing musician and so fun to connect with on a musical level. We’ve played together but we’ve never recorded or done any shows. It was really fun. Easy, fast. You didn’t hear it from me, but Ed’s talking about doing [more solo tour] dates

Full article:

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/chili-peppers-2022-stadium-tour-count-me-in-1241147/

I've been convinced for awhile now that Eddie will play shows, either PJ or solo, until the end.  I think he has the hunger to play as much as he can.  I cant say the same for the rest of the band.  Again, I have no intel on this, its just my gut feeling.  I don't think EV is the reason the band has scaled back so much over the last 5 years.

biz999

Weston1283 said:

Mikemzl91 said:

Chad Smith from a recent Rollng Stone interview:
 
How did you end up playing with Eddie Vedder on his new solo album and live at the Ohana Fest?
I work a lot with the producer/musician Andrew Watt. He’s amazing. We did a couple of songs for Ed, and then it turned out great and we just ended up doing a whole record, which is excellent. I’ve known him forever. We took Pearl Jam on that first tour in 1991 way back when, and you know, obviously he’s an amazing musician and so fun to connect with on a musical level. We’ve played together but we’ve never recorded or done any shows. It was really fun. Easy, fast. You didn’t hear it from me, but Ed’s talking about doing [more solo tour] dates

Full article:

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/chili-peppers-2022-stadium-tour-count-me-in-1241147/

I've been convinced for awhile now that Eddie will play shows, either PJ or solo, until the end.  I think he has the hunger to play as much as he can.  I cant say the same for the rest of the band.  Again, I have no intel on this, its just my gut feeling.  I don't think EV is the reason the band has scaled back so much over the last 5 years.

I feel like someone in the band (doesn't really matter who, but probably not Ed) doesn't want to live the touring life until the pandemic is cleared up. One-off performances (or weekend trips) are probably ok, just no night after night of bus/plane, hotel, repeat. I could see that being not so attractive at this point.

That being said, things are looking up - so I still anticipate spring.

Weston1283

biz999 said:

Weston1283 said:

Mikemzl91 said:

Chad Smith from a recent Rollng Stone interview:
 
How did you end up playing with Eddie Vedder on his new solo album and live at the Ohana Fest?
I work a lot with the producer/musician Andrew Watt. He’s amazing. We did a couple of songs for Ed, and then it turned out great and we just ended up doing a whole record, which is excellent. I’ve known him forever. We took Pearl Jam on that first tour in 1991 way back when, and you know, obviously he’s an amazing musician and so fun to connect with on a musical level. We’ve played together but we’ve never recorded or done any shows. It was really fun. Easy, fast. You didn’t hear it from me, but Ed’s talking about doing [more solo tour] dates

Full article:

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/chili-peppers-2022-stadium-tour-count-me-in-1241147/

I've been convinced for awhile now that Eddie will play shows, either PJ or solo, until the end.  I think he has the hunger to play as much as he can.  I cant say the same for the rest of the band.  Again, I have no intel on this, its just my gut feeling.  I don't think EV is the reason the band has scaled back so much over the last 5 years.

I feel like someone in the band (doesn't really matter who, but probably not Ed) doesn't want to live the touring life until the pandemic is cleared up. One-off performances (or weekend trips) are probably ok, just no night after night of bus/plane, hotel, repeat. I could see that being not so attractive at this point.

That being said, things are looking up - so I still anticipate spring.

I feel the same, and agree its not Ed.  I think Eddie would light up MSG 4 nights in a row this weekend if it was up to him.

mcgruff10

Weston1283 said:

biz999 said:

Weston1283 said:

Mikemzl91 said:

Chad Smith from a recent Rollng Stone interview:
 
How did you end up playing with Eddie Vedder on his new solo album and live at the Ohana Fest?
I work a lot with the producer/musician Andrew Watt. He’s amazing. We did a couple of songs for Ed, and then it turned out great and we just ended up doing a whole record, which is excellent. I’ve known him forever. We took Pearl Jam on that first tour in 1991 way back when, and you know, obviously he’s an amazing musician and so fun to connect with on a musical level. We’ve played together but we’ve never recorded or done any shows. It was really fun. Easy, fast. You didn’t hear it from me, but Ed’s talking about doing [more solo tour] dates

Full article:

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/chili-peppers-2022-stadium-tour-count-me-in-1241147/

I've been convinced for awhile now that Eddie will play shows, either PJ or solo, until the end.  I think he has the hunger to play as much as he can.  I cant say the same for the rest of the band.  Again, I have no intel on this, its just my gut feeling.  I don't think EV is the reason the band has scaled back so much over the last 5 years.

I feel like someone in the band (doesn't really matter who, but probably not Ed) doesn't want to live the touring life until the pandemic is cleared up. One-off performances (or weekend trips) are probably ok, just no night after night of bus/plane, hotel, repeat. I could see that being not so attractive at this point.

That being said, things are looking up - so I still anticipate spring.

I feel the same, and agree its not Ed.  I think Eddie would light up MSG 4 nights in a row this weekend if it was up to him.

Based on interviews I'm thinking it is Jeff.

CantKeepmedown

Jeff has said before that he's not the first the guy that wants to sign up for a big tour. And that's during normal, safe times.  Add in Covid and it's easy to see why there might be some hesitation.  

Scaling back over the past 5 years or so might have a lot to do with their kids too. I think all of them except Jeff have had school aged kids during that time frame. 

hihobibo

mcgruff10 said:

Based on interviews I'm thinking it is Jeff.

Based on Brandi Carlile's recent interview on Stern, she was saying how Mike lives in a Yurt out in the middle of nowhere,  so maybe he enjoys that lifestyle, or maybe he isn't too keen on being around lots of people. 

Noload

mcgruff10 said:

Weston1283 said:

biz999 said:

Weston1283 said:

Mikemzl91 said:

Chad Smith from a recent Rollng Stone interview:
 
How did you end up playing with Eddie Vedder on his new solo album and live at the Ohana Fest?
I work a lot with the producer/musician Andrew Watt. He’s amazing. We did a couple of songs for Ed, and then it turned out great and we just ended up doing a whole record, which is excellent. I’ve known him forever. We took Pearl Jam on that first tour in 1991 way back when, and you know, obviously he’s an amazing musician and so fun to connect with on a musical level. We’ve played together but we’ve never recorded or done any shows. It was really fun. Easy, fast. You didn’t hear it from me, but Ed’s talking about doing [more solo tour] dates

Full article:

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/chili-peppers-2022-stadium-tour-count-me-in-1241147/

I've been convinced for awhile now that Eddie will play shows, either PJ or solo, until the end.  I think he has the hunger to play as much as he can.  I cant say the same for the rest of the band.  Again, I have no intel on this, its just my gut feeling.  I don't think EV is the reason the band has scaled back so much over the last 5 years.

I feel like someone in the band (doesn't really matter who, but probably not Ed) doesn't want to live the touring life until the pandemic is cleared up. One-off performances (or weekend trips) are probably ok, just no night after night of bus/plane, hotel, repeat. I could see that being not so attractive at this point.

That being said, things are looking up - so I still anticipate spring.

I feel the same, and agree its not Ed.  I think Eddie would light up MSG 4 nights in a row this weekend if it was up to him.

Based on interviews I'm thinking it is Jeff.

Agree

HughFreakingDillon

hihobibo said:

mcgruff10 said:

Based on interviews I'm thinking it is Jeff.

Based on Brandi Carlile's recent interview on Stern, she was saying how Mike lives in a Yurt out in the middle of nowhere,  so maybe he enjoys that lifestyle, or maybe he isn't too keen on being around lots of people. 

mike lives in a yurt?

"I'll take 'things I never expected to read' for a thousand, alex". 

ComeToTX

she said he has a yurt on the property he owns next to hers.  he still has a house in seattle.  she even said when they come he sleeps in her house most of the time.

LeafsJaysCubsRaptorsFan

I need to start putting in vacation days for next year starting tomorrow 

Franklin Delano Bluth

LeafsJaysCubsRaptorsFan said:

I need to start putting in vacation days for next year starting tomorrow 

lmckenney24

LeafsJaysCubsRaptorsFan said:

I need to start putting in vacation days for next year starting tomorrow 

👀

Weston1283

Talk about a complete loser move

The Weeknd canceled his entire arena tour so he could “go bigger” with a stadium tour instead

What a slap in the face to ticket holders.  I’ve suddenly lost any and all interest in The Weeknd

Good news is that frees up a weekend in February.  

Is the entire touring industry just turning into “let’s savagely make as much $$$ as we can, who gives a shit about the fans and their plans?”

Maybe it always has been but seems to be worse now than ever 

PJNB

lmckenney24 said:

LeafsJaysCubsRaptorsFan said:

I need to start putting in vacation days for next year starting tomorrow 

👀

This reads as his vacation days can start to be booked tomorrow.... Or maybe dates are starting to leak? 

bbiggs

PJNB said:

lmckenney24 said:

LeafsJaysCubsRaptorsFan said:

I need to start putting in vacation days for next year starting tomorrow 

👀

This reads as his vacation days can start to be booked tomorrow.... Or maybe dates are starting to leak? 

This.

RiotAct10

The vaccination being available to children may also have something to do with it. I believe Stone and Mike have kids under 12, could be wrong, but I think they do. Even if the kids aren't going on tour, those guys may not be thrilled about going out on tour and coming home and feeling like they would need to quarantine, or maybe they do want them to come along some too. As a parent of kids under 12, I know I will feel a lot better about getting more back to normal, once I can protect all the members of the household, and the guys in the band may feel similar, which may also be part of why touring continues to be delayed.

biz999

Weston1283 said:

Talk about a complete loser move

The Weeknd canceled his entire arena tour so he could “go bigger” with a stadium tour instead

What a slap in the face to ticket holders.  I’ve suddenly lost any and all interest in The Weeknd

Good news is that frees up a weekend in February.  

Is the entire touring industry just turning into “let’s savagely make as much $$$ as we can, who gives a shit about the fans and their plans?”

Maybe it always has been but seems to be worse now than ever 

I LOVE live music and typically if I am free and there is an arena show that looks even semi-interesting, I'll grab a cheap ticket and go check it out. The Weeknd is on my list of most boring shows I've seen. I'm not knocking him, but it really did not click with me.

JimmyV

I thought The Weeknd was a band until he played the Super Bowl and it was just one guy. 

given2fly23

Weston1283 said:

Talk about a complete loser move

The Weeknd canceled his entire arena tour so he could “go bigger” with a stadium tour instead

What a slap in the face to ticket holders.  I’ve suddenly lost any and all interest in The Weeknd

Good news is that frees up a weekend in February.  

Is the entire touring industry just turning into “let’s savagely make as much $$$ as we can, who gives a shit about the fans and their plans?”

Maybe it always has been but seems to be worse now than ever 

I love when artists spin moving to a bigger venue as an "upgrade."  Nope.  As an avid concert-goer, while certain venues are better than other, I can safely generalize that I prefer smaller venues.  And arenas vs. stadiums...no contest.  Stadiums are too big for concerts.

Spurs14

I thought this was an interesting read:

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/no-friends-no-family-no-110707912.html

PJNB

Spurs14 said:

I thought this was an interesting read:

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/no-friends-no-family-no-110707912.html

That was a very good read thanks.

Surprised that insurance is an issue with the world we live in now but I guess even those companies have had enough and do not want further losses. It actually makes a lot of sense on why PJ is potentially waiting on announcing next years dates now with some uncertainty still out there with covid. 

jimjam1982

LeafsJaysCubsRaptorsFan said:

I need to start putting in vacation days for next year starting tomorrow 

This is the content we are looking for!

100 Pacer

PJNB said:

Spurs14 said:

I thought this was an interesting read:

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/no-friends-no-family-no-110707912.html

That was a very good read thanks.

Surprised that insurance is an issue with the world we live in now but I guess even those companies have had enough and do not want further losses. It actually makes a lot of sense on why PJ is potentially waiting on announcing next years dates now with some uncertainty still out there with covid. 

Surprised in what sense?

PJNB

100 Pacer said:

PJNB said:

Spurs14 said:

I thought this was an interesting read:

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/no-friends-no-family-no-110707912.html

That was a very good read thanks.

Surprised that insurance is an issue with the world we live in now but I guess even those companies have had enough and do not want further losses. It actually makes a lot of sense on why PJ is potentially waiting on announcing next years dates now with some uncertainty still out there with covid. 

Surprised in what sense?

I just assumed that they could back out with covid being an excuse at any point after announcing the tour. It looks like that is not the case for some locations hence the risk of announcing too early.  Lots of bands have been doing this this year. 

As a fan I want them to announce the dates asap but stuff like this makes sense from a business perspective to not  announce until they are almost certain the shows will happen. 

kaw753

PJNB said:

100 Pacer said:

PJNB said:

Spurs14 said:

I thought this was an interesting read:

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/no-friends-no-family-no-110707912.html

That was a very good read thanks.

Surprised that insurance is an issue with the world we live in now but I guess even those companies have had enough and do not want further losses. It actually makes a lot of sense on why PJ is potentially waiting on announcing next years dates now with some uncertainty still out there with covid. 

Surprised in what sense?

I just assumed that they could back out with covid being an excuse at any point after announcing the tour. It looks like that is not the case for some locations hence the risk of announcing too early.  Lots of bands have been doing this this year. 

As a fan I want them to announce the dates asap but stuff like this makes sense from a business perspective to not  announce until they are almost certain the shows will happen. 

That was probably true before Covid was a known thing. Once it became known, any reasonable insurance company is going to not cover Covid as a reason for cancellation. Either that or the premiums to cover are insane.

If album sales actually made $$$ like back in the day, I suspect everyone would just be cranking out albums and nobody would be out on tour. Let's face it, a few members of Pearl Jam probably have enough money to not deal with this poop. Especially the ones with young kids at home.

There are two great festivals in Monterrey and Mexico City in November (Foo Fighters, Tame Impala, Twenty One Pilots). I just got back from Mexico City and it is an amazing place full of tacos. Would highly recommend if you are mildly adventurous. 

on2legs

100 Pacer

PJNB said:

100 Pacer said:

PJNB said:

Spurs14 said:

I thought this was an interesting read:

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/no-friends-no-family-no-110707912.html

That was a very good read thanks.

Surprised that insurance is an issue with the world we live in now but I guess even those companies have had enough and do not want further losses. It actually makes a lot of sense on why PJ is potentially waiting on announcing next years dates now with some uncertainty still out there with covid. 

Surprised in what sense?

I just assumed that they could back out with covid being an excuse at any point after announcing the tour. It looks like that is not the case for some locations hence the risk of announcing too early.  Lots of bands have been doing this this year. 

As a fan I want them to announce the dates asap but stuff like this makes sense from a business perspective to not  announce until they are almost certain the shows will happen. 

Exactly.

Weston1283

given2fly23 said:

Weston1283 said:

Talk about a complete loser move

The Weeknd canceled his entire arena tour so he could “go bigger” with a stadium tour instead

What a slap in the face to ticket holders.  I’ve suddenly lost any and all interest in The Weeknd

Good news is that frees up a weekend in February.  

Is the entire touring industry just turning into “let’s savagely make as much $$$ as we can, who gives a shit about the fans and their plans?”

Maybe it always has been but seems to be worse now than ever 

I love when artists spin moving to a bigger venue as an "upgrade."  Nope.  As an avid concert-goer, while certain venues are better than other, I can safely generalize that I prefer smaller venues.  And arenas vs. stadiums...no contest.  Stadiums are too big for concerts.

Yeah I immediately said to myself “thanks for the refund, I’m good now”

In the past month, I’ve had The Killers cancel last minute without any band announcement, The Weeknd cancel to “upgrade” and my favorite band going on month 20 of silence regarding multiple shows

Thank God for TwentyOne Pilots to keep my faith alive.  Going to the Boston show this weekend and Columbus show the next.

on2legs

Probably way less chance of needing to cancel an outdoor stadium show.  Might be a smart move by The Weeknd.  

RatherStarved

on2legs said:

Probably way less chance of needing to cancel an outdoor stadium show.  Might be a smart move by The Weeknd.  

He had too many weeknights on the indoor tour.