The Official 2023 Tour Rumor Thread

Gern Blansten

Haijay said:

vedpunk said:

Lerxst1992 said:

droptheleash9 said:

^ I remember thinking the same thing. Coldplay is gonna sell out Gillette Stadium? No way. Then they did…

I agree, its surprising, but coldplays market is much different than this one. They attract a younger pop oriented crowd who'd jump at the chance to sit in the cumulus stratosphere for 50 bucks.  I'm not sure this audience is on board with that 

I never thought I'd ever say this, but the Cali dates were eye opening. It's possible the promoter took a bit of a hit (yea!). After that, I wouldn't front $ for unproven markets for a stadium advance, but probably LN takes a flier on that risk 

The band should take some well deserved time off and when ready,  do it right. Not these cheesy mini US tours of the past ten years. 

So they really do it for the money?  They could easily sell out 20k arenas in a southern tour of Atlanta, Miami, Tampa,  Houston, Dallas, San Antonio but choose to play to half empty arenas in California.  They need to start serving their customer market and not there political interests.  Not everyone in the south is a stereotypical crazy redneck republican.  Most of the East and West coasts moved down here during the pandemic anyway.  

Half empty arenas in California? HUH? San diego was full, i was at the LA shows and they were full. Oakland i can’t speak for, but it looks like they were full on any youtube videos i’ve seen🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ It’s not rocket science that if tickets are being sold BEHIND the stage, thats a good indication of how sales are……

HOWEVER, all of those shows were sold out  back in 2020 when they first went on sale. Covid changed everything, of course. And Cali is in a weird place these days, things are not good. 

Also, Fresno is a small market, and on a weekday PJ packed it out pretty full. Sacramento tickets were starting to move really good about a week out from the show, actually. Like, REAL good, i was watching

Oak1 and Oak2 were packed

I don't quite understand why they avoid Indy though....it's been 12 years and they would sell out every time they came

Lerxst1992

Not saying the shows weren’t near sellouts, but there were tons of options the days and weeks leading up to the shows, something we have never seen in the east. Go Animals thread -

• Fresno, SAC, and the rescheduled Cali shows have plenty of affordable tix. Take a week of if you can, and make the Cali run!

This is the only pic I could find, forum was similar the week of the show

Mikemzl91

Besides apparently playing Glasgow, rhcp will definitely play dates in South America, could be a Lollapalooza run in March 2023 with a few others mixed in. These dates (and maybe even another leg) will be announced before the end of the year and long before we even get a pj rumor. 

Ryan

https://vwmusicrocks.com/an-interview-with-stone-gossard-of-pearl-jam/

Just a reminder that in July 2022 Stone said they have plans for more US dates next year.

JeBurkhardt

Ryan said:

https://vwmusicrocks.com/an-interview-with-stone-gossard-of-pearl-jam/

Just a reminder that in July 2022 Stone said they have plans for more US dates next year.

I would like some news on Painted Shield dates. They were supposed to play Ohana Encore weekend, however with that being cancelled, I am not aware of any announced dates.

Mikemzl91

Mikemzl91 said:

Besides apparently playing Glasgow, rhcp will definitely play dates in South America, could be a Lollapalooza run in March 2023 with a few others mixed in. These dates (and maybe even another leg) will be announced before the end of the year and long before we even get a pj rumor. 

Shit that didn't take long, looks like another European summer tour. Festival in Germany with other dates to follow. I still think they play South America in March. 

Mikemzl91

Celticskemba8

Mikemzl91 said:

Please tell me this is real.

craigraether

Lerxst1992 said:

Not saying the shows weren’t near sellouts, but there were tons of options the days and weeks leading up to the shows, something we have never seen in the east. Go Animals thread -

• Fresno, SAC, and the rescheduled Cali shows have plenty of affordable tix. Take a week of if you can, and make the Cali run!

This is the only pic I could find, forum was similar the week of the show

I get that everyone east is hating on the CA shows, the reality is in 2020 all the shows were just as sold as the east. F2F tickets were still in high demand and getting upgrades was hard to do. Fast forward to 2022, PJ played Ohana twice, then the CA dates were front loaded in time where CV was still very unpredictable. .. The spacing of the events had free time to add dates, SAC, Fresno, LV.. In 2020, I had PHX, and both OAK shows, when new dates dropped, I changed to SD, OAK2, Fresno, SAC.. for me it was better on my schedule as I live in SAC. The Demand was diluted a but and you do not have the high level of people following the tour. Now from a PJ perspective what is better, selling out every show to traveling fans, or bringing in NEW fans that will buy their records and see shows in the future? Sure they could add more shows in the east and have the same people attending each.. or bring in a new base while also satisfying the travelers. 

Mikemzl91

Celticskemba8 said:

Mikemzl91 said:

Please tell me this is real.

From a very credible source. Beyond that i dont know, its from his instagram story. He goes to tons of rhcp shows and is from Germany. I think its real.

demetrios

Comatose Pilate said:

“Come back to Maine! 

Bunting10

demetrios said:

Comatose Pilate said:

“Come back to Maine! 

I would love a Maine or NH show to go along with a Boston and Hartford show!  

Lerxst1992

craigraether said:

Lerxst1992 said:

Not saying the shows weren’t near sellouts, but there were tons of options the days and weeks leading up to the shows, something we have never seen in the east. Go Animals thread -

• Fresno, SAC, and the rescheduled Cali shows have plenty of affordable tix. Take a week of if you can, and make the Cali run!

This is the only pic I could find, forum was similar the week of the show

I get that everyone east is hating on the CA shows, the reality is in 2020 all the shows were just as sold as the east. F2F tickets were still in high demand and getting upgrades was hard to do. Fast forward to 2022, PJ played Ohana twice, then the CA dates were front loaded in time where CV was still very unpredictable. .. The spacing of the events had free time to add dates, SAC, Fresno, LV.. In 2020, I had PHX, and both OAK shows, when new dates dropped, I changed to SD, OAK2, Fresno, SAC.. for me it was better on my schedule as I live in SAC. The Demand was diluted a but and you do not have the high level of people following the tour. Now from a PJ perspective what is better, selling out every show to traveling fans, or bringing in NEW fans that will buy their records and see shows in the future? Sure they could add more shows in the east and have the same people attending each.. or bring in a new base while also satisfying the travelers. 

Great comment except for the hating part. We should be happy for any location getting an abundance of shows. I always forget about all the Ohana shows…that is definitely a good point and makes the decision to add more 2022 shows in the west puzzling when they haven’t played  Texas in so long.

I guess the bottom line is they could sell out a Bay Area and a socal stadium easy, but a stadium tour would be a shame, and not sure how much additional profit it creates. There’s no seating behind stage, a stadium tour usually requires two sets of equipment and crews, as set up time is usually four days. 

Plus, bands draw in stadium sized audiences with elaborate and expensive  shows and huge screens to give fans in the upper deck something to look at. This has not been part of the PJ wheelhouse to date. Those screens at Fenway were tiny. Nothing beats Arena PJ in the Round, and it’s worth a premium price over a stadium ticket any day any time, if we need to make up the profit.

CopperTom

Lerxst1992 said:

craigraether said:

Lerxst1992 said:

Not saying the shows weren’t near sellouts, but there were tons of options the days and weeks leading up to the shows, something we have never seen in the east. Go Animals thread -

• Fresno, SAC, and the rescheduled Cali shows have plenty of affordable tix. Take a week of if you can, and make the Cali run!

This is the only pic I could find, forum was similar the week of the show

I get that everyone east is hating on the CA shows, the reality is in 2020 all the shows were just as sold as the east. F2F tickets were still in high demand and getting upgrades was hard to do. Fast forward to 2022, PJ played Ohana twice, then the CA dates were front loaded in time where CV was still very unpredictable. .. The spacing of the events had free time to add dates, SAC, Fresno, LV.. In 2020, I had PHX, and both OAK shows, when new dates dropped, I changed to SD, OAK2, Fresno, SAC.. for me it was better on my schedule as I live in SAC. The Demand was diluted a but and you do not have the high level of people following the tour. Now from a PJ perspective what is better, selling out every show to traveling fans, or bringing in NEW fans that will buy their records and see shows in the future? Sure they could add more shows in the east and have the same people attending each.. or bring in a new base while also satisfying the travelers. 

Great comment except for the hating part. We should be happy for any location getting an abundance of shows. I always forget about all the Ohana shows…that is definitely a good point and makes the decision to add more 2022 shows in the west puzzling when they haven’t played  Texas in so long.

I guess the bottom line is they could sell out a Bay Area and a socal stadium easy, but a stadium tour would be a shame, and not sure how much additional profit it creates. There’s no seating behind stage, a stadium tour usually requires two sets of equipment and crews, as set up time is usually four days. 

Plus, bands draw in stadium sized audiences with elaborate and expensive  shows and huge screens to give fans in the upper deck something to look at. This has not been part of the PJ wheelhouse to date. Those screens at Fenway were tiny. Nothing beats Arena PJ in the Round, and it’s worth a premium price over a stadium ticket any day any time, if we need to make up the profit.

PJ has never played in the round.  They always play end stage. 

Haijay

CopperTom said:

Lerxst1992 said:

craigraether said:

Lerxst1992 said:

Not saying the shows weren’t near sellouts, but there were tons of options the days and weeks leading up to the shows, something we have never seen in the east. Go Animals thread -

• Fresno, SAC, and the rescheduled Cali shows have plenty of affordable tix. Take a week of if you can, and make the Cali run!

This is the only pic I could find, forum was similar the week of the show

I get that everyone east is hating on the CA shows, the reality is in 2020 all the shows were just as sold as the east. F2F tickets were still in high demand and getting upgrades was hard to do. Fast forward to 2022, PJ played Ohana twice, then the CA dates were front loaded in time where CV was still very unpredictable. .. The spacing of the events had free time to add dates, SAC, Fresno, LV.. In 2020, I had PHX, and both OAK shows, when new dates dropped, I changed to SD, OAK2, Fresno, SAC.. for me it was better on my schedule as I live in SAC. The Demand was diluted a but and you do not have the high level of people following the tour. Now from a PJ perspective what is better, selling out every show to traveling fans, or bringing in NEW fans that will buy their records and see shows in the future? Sure they could add more shows in the east and have the same people attending each.. or bring in a new base while also satisfying the travelers. 

Great comment except for the hating part. We should be happy for any location getting an abundance of shows. I always forget about all the Ohana shows…that is definitely a good point and makes the decision to add more 2022 shows in the west puzzling when they haven’t played  Texas in so long.

I guess the bottom line is they could sell out a Bay Area and a socal stadium easy, but a stadium tour would be a shame, and not sure how much additional profit it creates. There’s no seating behind stage, a stadium tour usually requires two sets of equipment and crews, as set up time is usually four days. 

Plus, bands draw in stadium sized audiences with elaborate and expensive  shows and huge screens to give fans in the upper deck something to look at. This has not been part of the PJ wheelhouse to date. Those screens at Fenway were tiny. Nothing beats Arena PJ in the Round, and it’s worth a premium price over a stadium ticket any day any time, if we need to make up the profit.

PJ has never played in the round.  They always play end stage. 

I’m sure he just means with fans all around, the 360 setup

HailHailVitalogy

I personally see 8-10 shows internationally (South America or Australia), and then 10-15 shows in the Midwest, east coast, and Seattle. Hoping they hit Houston and Atlanta because it’s been far too long.

By the way, a band that puts out a new music video for an Album 2.5 years old, is probably playing more shows

johnny__utah

May have been mentioned already, but anyone notice after the second leg ended, the greek changed the name of the Facebook group from Pearl Jam 2022 tour to Pearl Jam 2022/2023 tour? 

BrainofBGA

johnny__utah said:

May have been mentioned already, but anyone notice after the second leg ended, the greek changed the name of the Facebook group from Pearl Jam 2022 tour to Pearl Jam 2022/2023 tour? 

Good pick up! Don’t think it’s been mentioned. 

Bunting10

johnny__utah said:

May have been mentioned already, but anyone notice after the second leg ended, the greek changed the name of the Facebook group from Pearl Jam 2022 tour to Pearl Jam 2022/2023 tour? 

Ooh, nice catch!  I think I was even on it after it changed and didn’t notice.  So I think it’s pretty safe to say there will be shows in 2023! 

I miss the Dimi hints btw, feel free to bring those back!

RatherStarved

johnny__utah said:

May have been mentioned already, but anyone notice after the second leg ended, the greek changed the name of the Facebook group from Pearl Jam 2022 tour to Pearl Jam 2022/2023 tour? 

It’s posts like this that keep me addicted to this thread!