Going to first P.J. show. Any advice?

Loujoe

I know 'someone'that waited for ga rail and wore an adult incontinence thingy just in case. they did not play 'evenfow' so I didn't wet myself.

guerillatheatre

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!!!!

CarryTheZero

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!

washed in black

Loujoe said:

PJ fans have tiny bladders. 

So true. Don't be shocked if a fan pees in a beer cup next to you. But, do watch out in case it spills. Bags off the floor just in case.

mpedone

guerillatheatre said:

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!

washed in black

guerillatheatre said:

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! And have the BEST time!

jjflash

guerillatheatre said:

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!!!!

Nice....congrats!!! 

cblock4life

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.  

washed in black

cblock4life said:

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. 

mpedone

cblock4life said:

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.

Red Mosqito

Lost In Ohio said:

mpedone said:

guerillatheatre said:

lastexitlondon said:

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.

This is how I was able to get front row seats in 2003 for Vegas!! I just joined the club in 2002 and that year they were splashing front row tickets across several blocks of 10c numbers. Since at that time I had the probably the worst fan club # out there, I made sure to lineup early to get tickets and I was the first person in my block so imagine my surprise when I collected my tickets for the show and saw they were front row!!!! What a night it was, even scored a tambourine!!! 

Red Mosqito

guerillatheatre said:

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!!!!

Right on, congrats on your score & enjoy your first Pearl Jam experience!! 

Red Mosqito

mpedone said:

cblock4life said:

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.

I think I got a bit of dust in my eye when the boys first stepped onto the stage for the first Ohana weekend last year.

mpedone

Red Mosqito said:

mpedone said:

cblock4life said:

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.

I think I got a bit of dust in my eye when the boys first stepped onto the stage for the first Ohana weekend last year.

If I don't tear up when they come out, pretty sure I'll tear up when Eddie addresses the crowd for the first time. Likely, it will be both times.

mattcoz

guerillatheatre said:

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!!!!

Yay!

Loujoe

Have a blast. Full report back here after the show.

NEweather

cblock4life said:

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.  

        Yep. 

NEweather

guerillatheatre said:

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! Have fun!

pjhawks

Buy the bootleg of the show here when it becomes available.  Usually becomes available about a month after show.  It’s a great way to relive the moments if the night.  It allows for the memories to come flooding back for years to come.  And if going with your mom there will be a time, hopefully many years down the line,  where that bootleg will give you memories of a wonderful day and night spent with your mom.  Enjoy the whole day.  Congrats on getting tickets. 

Kevinman

Is this a screening of Old Yeller or a Pearl Jam concert?