16 . What a great age do G.A . I would queue up as long as you can at that age. Get mike side and enjoy the picks rain down. With youth on your side it will be a life changer
See, the thing is, due to horribly embarrassing reasons [i can't drive and the concert is out of state so my mother is going to the concert with me and is refusing to queue for the line early OR let me do it by myself] i can't really wait for a long period of time. is it still worth it d'you think?
I've seen Pearl Jam twice with my mom. The first time, I dragged her to the show super early so that we could wait in line to get our tickets (a friend led me to believe this would mean better seats, but I think we misunderstood how the process worked at the time). I've always felt bad about that, but she did get to wave to Eddie as he rode around the parking lot on his bicycle, so I think she was okay with it. Basically, do what you can to get tickets, and just enjoy the music.
Also, invest in some good ear protection. It seems antithetical, but it can make things sound better, and you'll actually be able to hear normally after the show.
^^^^ This: ear protection. Important safety consideration, preparedness + an indication you are ready and mature enough for live music events.
16 . What a great age do G.A . I would queue up as long as you can at that age. Get mike side and enjoy the picks rain down. With youth on your side it will be a life changer
See, the thing is, due to horribly embarrassing reasons [i can't drive and the concert is out of state so my mother is going to the concert with me and is refusing to queue for the line early OR let me do it by myself] i can't really wait for a long period of time. is it still worth it d'you think?
I've seen Pearl Jam twice with my mom. The first time, I dragged her to the show super early so that we could wait in line to get our tickets (a friend led me to believe this would mean better seats, but I think we misunderstood how the process worked at the time). I've always felt bad about that, but she did get to wave to Eddie as he rode around the parking lot on his bicycle, so I think she was okay with it. Basically, do what you can to get tickets, and just enjoy the music.
Also, invest in some good ear protection. It seems antithetical, but it can make things sound better, and you'll actually be able to hear normally after the show.
IIRC, the 2003 tour had tickets allocated in blocks by member number. The earlier someone got their tickets, the better they were in their pre-assigned block.
By 2009 (definitely by 2010), that system was abolished. By 2010, it didn't matter when someone got to the window.
It was 2003, so that was what we were trying to do (thanks - I can never remember quite how it worked). We sat around for hours waiting for the ticket window to open, there were about 30 people there, and my seats weren't great anyway (they were fine).
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Get there day of show early morning. Wait in merch line,then proceed to pre-party. Once the show begins,sing along as loud as you can to the songs you know. The experience of seeing the boys for the first time will change your life. It did mine.
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No way - Stone wore a PJ shirt before. Wear a PJ shirt if you want to, don't follow this silly advice!
Same as any other show honestly, only difference is expect to be there at least 3 hours once the band starts (unlike Jane’s Addiction who charges more money for a whopping 68 minute show). Oh and apparently when they play Even Flow, it’s your cue to go to the bathroom because PJ fans can’t like that song
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Same as any other show honestly, only difference is expect to be there at least 3 hours once the band starts (unlike Jane’s Addiction who charges more money for a whopping 68 minute show). Oh and apparently when they play Even Flow, it’s your cue to go to the bathroom because PJ fans can’t like that song
Dang, Jane’s Addiction is one of those I still have yet to see but really want to. Sucks to read that comment!
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as long as you and your chaperone / mom, can go and take b-room & other breaks by yourselves, while you're into Pearl Jam's performance with fans, not ready or wanting to miss a thing- hope it's flex like that, & you see it all through to the end +. just sayin'...
For new concertgoers, if you’re gonna talk more than a few minutes, please remember there are others that really want to hear the band. Please take the conversation to the concourse.
I never understood fans paying big money and investing time going to a live show, and then shouting over the band. Almost got my head handed to me by a PJ “fan” shouter at msg 2003.
For new concertgoers, if you’re gonna talk more than a few minutes, please remember there are others that really want to hear the band. Please take the conversation to the concourse.
I never understood fans paying big money and investing time going to a live show, and then shouting over the band. Almost got my head handed to me by a PJ “fan” shouter at msg 2003.
We had a staff member from Diane Feinstein's office and his Canadian friend behind us for Seattle 2 in 2018. Working for Senator Feinstein is the best job this guy has ever had in politics. His friend had two kids at home and an early morning flight the next day that he was considering skipping. We learned all of this and more because they would not shut up until the encore when the alcohol really took over and they started booing certain songs. Not fun.
Put your phone in your pocket, and enjoy the show instaed of worrying about trying to record it. There will be a million vidoes posted by others let them do the work.
I GOT THE TICKETS TO THE NASHVILLE SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you everyone for your advice!!! if any of you are going to the nashville show, i’ll see you there!!!!
Congrats! That’s amazing! I’ll be taking my son for his first PJ show as well! So great people are having first time experiences. It’s an amazing show they put on!
I GOT THE TICKETS TO THE NASHVILLE SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you everyone for your advice!!! if any of you are going to the nashville show, i’ll see you there!!!!
Congrats!
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I GOT THE TICKETS TO THE NASHVILLE SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you everyone for your advice!!! if any of you are going to the nashville show, i’ll see you there!!!!
I GOT THE TICKETS TO THE NASHVILLE SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you everyone for your advice!!! if any of you are going to the nashville show, i’ll see you there!!!!
My apologies if this was already posted but take Kleenex and don’t be afraid of your emotions. Many people we’ve taken for their first time explain that’s it’s like going to church, a religious experience, but not. They’ve all cried…take Kleenex.
My apologies if this was already posted but take Kleenex and don’t be afraid of your emotions. Many people we’ve taken for their first time explain that’s it’s like going to church, a religious experience, but not. They’ve all cried…take Kleenex.
I readily admit that I've cried at PJ shows, and I fully expect I will do so again.
My apologies if this was already posted but take Kleenex and don’t be afraid of your emotions. Many people we’ve taken for their first time explain that’s it’s like going to church, a religious experience, but not. They’ve all cried…take Kleenex.
I'm probably going to tear up when they take the stage at the next show I'm at. Not ashamed.
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It was 2003, so that was what we were trying to do (thanks - I can never remember quite how it worked). We sat around for hours waiting for the ticket window to open, there were about 30 people there, and my seats weren't great anyway (they were fine).
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We had a staff member from Diane Feinstein's office and his Canadian friend behind us for Seattle 2 in 2018. Working for Senator Feinstein is the best job this guy has ever had in politics. His friend had two kids at home and an early morning flight the next day that he was considering skipping. We learned all of this and more because they would not shut up until the encore when the alcohol really took over and they started booing certain songs. Not fun.
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Piss BEFORE it is gonna be 3 hours
Congrats!
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"He made the deal with the devil, we get to play with him.
He goes to hell, of course. We're going to heaven."
I'm probably going to tear up when they take the stage at the next show I'm at. Not ashamed.
Hartford 10.02.96 | Mansfield 2 09.16.98 | Mansfield 1 08.29.00 | Mansfield 1 07.02.03 | Mansfield 3 07.11.03 | Boston 2 05.25.06 | Tampa 04.11.16 | Fenway 1 08.05.16 | Fenway 2 08.07.16 | Fenway 1 09.02.18 | Fenway 2 09.04.18 | Baltimore 03.28.20 | Hamilton 09.06.22 | Toronto 09.08.22 | Nashville 09.16.22 | St Louis 09.18.22 | Baltimore 09.12.24 | Fenway 1 09.15.24 | Fenway 2 09.17.24
"He made the deal with the devil, we get to play with him.
He goes to hell, of course. We're going to heaven."