Budapest, July 12th 2022

MSnider44

Any word yet from fans or fan club members that are going to meet somwhere near the stadium for the show?
I'm staying at Radisson Blu Beke Hotel, Budapest.
Looking for great food and better beer. Hope to meet some PJ fans while I'm there solo.
July 12th - gonna come faster than you think ;-) !!

MSnider44

Also, if any locals have some great recs for the amazing local cusuine / restaurants / bars ... MUCH appreciated!!
Thx!!

danny

all the pj fan should meet in one of the ruin bars count me in
for me this will be the best show of the european tour

MSnider44

I'm down buddy. Let me know if you need my contact info as the date gets closer. I do agree this is going to be the best show in Europe. Budapest! One of the most beautiful cities in the world!!

bmurray06

My wife and I are going along with another friend of ours living here in Austin. Let us know which ruin bar and we'll be there. Really hoping for 'Present Tense'!!!!

mrussel1

I'm very surprised that the band is playing Hungary.  They are going to play into the teeth of an autocratic gov't who is basically against everything for which PJ stands.  No offense to anyone with tickets, but I hope they reconsider. 

2-feign-reluctance

mrussel1 said:

I'm very surprised that the band is playing Hungary.  They are going to play into the teeth of an autocratic gov't who is basically against everything for which PJ stands.  No offense to anyone with tickets, but I hope they reconsider. 

I was thinking about that too. No offense added either folks. 

Spiritual_Chaos

mrussel1 said:

I'm very surprised that the band is playing Hungary.  They are going to play into the teeth of an autocratic gov't who is basically against everything for which PJ stands.  No offense to anyone with tickets, but I hope they reconsider. 

They played Poland in 2018 and Eddie was vocal from the stage about "their problems" back then. Even draped himself in a pride flag.

But yes. Not playing North Carolina. But plying Hungary?

And I have tickets to the show.

MSnider44

Dude, it's only like the most beautiful city in the world. Definitely in the top five. That's why they're playing there. What band wouldn't want a chance to play in Budapest beautiful Budapest Hungary??? Plus, the band knows the fans that are going to the show don't agree with the politics of the country leaders.

MSnider44

Most will be English speaking most will be liberals most will be probably Americans even.

ComeToTX

Spiritual_Chaos said:

mrussel1 said:

I'm very surprised that the band is playing Hungary.  They are going to play into the teeth of an autocratic gov't who is basically against everything for which PJ stands.  No offense to anyone with tickets, but I hope they reconsider. 

They played Poland in 2018 and Eddie was vocal from the stage about "their problems" back then. Even draped himself in a pride flag.

But yes. Not playing North Carolina. But plying Hungary?

And I have tickets to the show.

Yes, it has seemed weird since the announcement. I also have tickets and will be coming from Austin. Any local tips are appreciated. 

MSnider44

And I wonder why they're not playing North Carolina ... hmmmm. Maybe Madison Cawhorne??? 

MSnider44

Cawthorne

MSnider44

And unless something happens with covid, severely happens trust me they're not going to reconsider playing this show. Anyone flying out of LAX by any chance?

Spiritual_Chaos

MSnider44 said:

Dude, it's only like the most beautiful city in the world. Definitely in the top five. That's why they're playing there. What band wouldn't want a chance to play in Budapest beautiful Budapest Hungary??? 

Why haven't they played Hungary since 1996? If it is in the top 5 even? Why haven't they taken that chance?

They could switch Budapest for Gothenburg. Maybe not top 5. But at least top 75. It's a win-win for everone.

MSnider44

Hundreds and hundreds of other shows and $$$ to make. I mean how many times have they played Italy in that time frame, how many times have they gone to South America within that time frame, even here in the United States Wyoming Idaho California of course?

I personally can't number one wait to get to hungry and then number two see the Pearl Jam show. And I'm the biggest liberal there is. 

MSnider44

Wait to get to Hungary

MSnider44

And I'm the biggest Pearl Jam fan there is

MSnider44

This will probably be one of the most epic shows they put on, just because of where they're playing. My dream, which I haven't heard live yet is Hail, Hail. 

mrussel1

MSnider44 said:

Dude, it's only like the most beautiful city in the world. Definitely in the top five. That's why they're playing there. What band wouldn't want a chance to play in Budapest beautiful Budapest Hungary??? Plus, the band knows the fans that are going to the show don't agree with the politics of the country leaders.

Because of Viktor Orban.  Moscow is beautiful too. 

MSnider44

mrussel1 said:

MSnider44 said:

Dude, it's only like the most beautiful city in the world. Definitely in the top five. That's why they're playing there. What band wouldn't want a chance to play in Budapest beautiful Budapest Hungary??? Plus, the band knows the fans that are going to the show don't agree with the politics of the country leaders.

Because of Viktor Orban.  Moscow is beautiful too. 

Moscow is definitely on my bucket list.
7 years ago I went to Istanbul, and holy crap was that a beautiful city.