The Official 2023 Tour Rumor Thread

Doug87

Doug87 said:

Did anybody find a JSON for Sep 2? Feel like we only found the first dates of the stands except Chicago was the 7th for some reason instead of the 5th.

Seems there was a JSON for the 2nd.

I’m going to guess that they have some sort of arrangement that is going to make it possible to do both MIA on the 3rd and St Paul in the 2nd.

Important to note that they won’t need to transport speaker systems or lighting rigs or a stage if desired so it is feasible to do the gig by flying their gear there or at least I would think it would be possible.

JimmyV

Doug87 said:

Did anybody find a JSON for Sep 2? Feel like we only found the first dates of the stands except Chicago was the 7th for some reason instead of the 5th.

Yes. There is a post with all dates on this page. 

https://community.pearljam.com/discussion/293122/the-official-2023-tour-rumor-thread/p203

on2legs

Merkin Baller said:

on2legs said:

Merkin Baller said:

on2legs said:

Merkin Baller said:

on2legs said:

Merkin Baller said:

PJINFLA said:

Zod said:

I feel I'm on the opposite side of the Spectrum.  I've enjoyed Greta Van Fleet.  I've been listening to them since they released the double EP (From the Fires).   I don't really care for most modern rock music.  Most if sounds bland, overproduced and lacks soul.   You can't really tell one singer from another, and they bury the vocals behind the instruments.

I dunno. I love 70s rock.  So Great Van Fleet kind of scratches that itch.  I know there's been a few bands over the years that have been billed as sort of sounding like Zeppelin.    Sure the singer sounds like Robert Plant, but at least the singer sounds like something

I got to see them do a bar show in Toronto (Rebel Nightclub) in 2018.  It was a pretty good show.  They only had the double EP at the time, with their first full album getting close to coming out.   My only complaint about the show was that it was short (but what do you when you only have so many songs).

I guess I'll be the contrarian on this thread.  I don't listen to too many modern rock bands, but I quite like Greta Van Fleet

I agree I have been a fan since I first heard them. Seen them 4 times and enjoy the 70's sound. Great up and coming band.  At their shows it's been cool to see the younger crowd enjoying live rock music instead the other garbage that is out there. Of course as usual the haters are going to hate.

Music is all subjective of course, but the fact that they are ripping off Zep's sound is a pretty legitimate critique. 

I'm not a GVF fan, but it seems ironic to be criticizing them for ripping off Led Zeppelin when so much of the Zep catalog was lifted from other artists. 

I've heard critiques of LZ having ripped off other artists with some songs, but did they build their entire brand off of sounding like another act? 

GVF reminds me of Godsmack who started as an AIC cover band, or Creed or any other band that seemed to simply imitate another band's sound... it feels gimmicky, like Wolfmother. 

I guess someone could argue that Zep's brand was a blues heavy rock band whose sound borrowed extensively from guys like Willie Dixon, Robert Johnson and many others.  Not to mention a long history of "borrowing" lyrics and riffs without crediting the original artists.  I'm not running down Led Zeppelin... they're a great band.  It's just ironic that another band came along and "borrowed" their sound. 

I feel like there’s a pretty big difference in many artists influencing a band’s sound as opposed to a band building their entire brand around sounding like one specific, very popular & successful band from 50 years ago, but I digress. 

So I guess it would be cool if instead GVF just copied Zeppelin's riffs and lyrics and didn't credit them?

GVF blows, sorry to burst your bubble.

No bubble burst.  It’s not a question of quality. Just ironic that you’re complaining about them copying another artist when Zep has done the same thing.  

Merkin Baller

on2legs said:

Merkin Baller said:

on2legs said:

Merkin Baller said:

on2legs said:

Merkin Baller said:

on2legs said:

Merkin Baller said:

PJINFLA said:

Zod said:

I feel I'm on the opposite side of the Spectrum.  I've enjoyed Greta Van Fleet.  I've been listening to them since they released the double EP (From the Fires).   I don't really care for most modern rock music.  Most if sounds bland, overproduced and lacks soul.   You can't really tell one singer from another, and they bury the vocals behind the instruments.

I dunno. I love 70s rock.  So Great Van Fleet kind of scratches that itch.  I know there's been a few bands over the years that have been billed as sort of sounding like Zeppelin.    Sure the singer sounds like Robert Plant, but at least the singer sounds like something

I got to see them do a bar show in Toronto (Rebel Nightclub) in 2018.  It was a pretty good show.  They only had the double EP at the time, with their first full album getting close to coming out.   My only complaint about the show was that it was short (but what do you when you only have so many songs).

I guess I'll be the contrarian on this thread.  I don't listen to too many modern rock bands, but I quite like Greta Van Fleet

I agree I have been a fan since I first heard them. Seen them 4 times and enjoy the 70's sound. Great up and coming band.  At their shows it's been cool to see the younger crowd enjoying live rock music instead the other garbage that is out there. Of course as usual the haters are going to hate.

Music is all subjective of course, but the fact that they are ripping off Zep's sound is a pretty legitimate critique. 

I'm not a GVF fan, but it seems ironic to be criticizing them for ripping off Led Zeppelin when so much of the Zep catalog was lifted from other artists. 

I've heard critiques of LZ having ripped off other artists with some songs, but did they build their entire brand off of sounding like another act? 

GVF reminds me of Godsmack who started as an AIC cover band, or Creed or any other band that seemed to simply imitate another band's sound... it feels gimmicky, like Wolfmother. 

I guess someone could argue that Zep's brand was a blues heavy rock band whose sound borrowed extensively from guys like Willie Dixon, Robert Johnson and many others.  Not to mention a long history of "borrowing" lyrics and riffs without crediting the original artists.  I'm not running down Led Zeppelin... they're a great band.  It's just ironic that another band came along and "borrowed" their sound. 

I feel like there’s a pretty big difference in many artists influencing a band’s sound as opposed to a band building their entire brand around sounding like one specific, very popular & successful band from 50 years ago, but I digress. 

So I guess it would be cool if instead GVF just copied Zeppelin's riffs and lyrics and didn't credit them?

GVF blows, sorry to burst your bubble.

No bubble burst.  It’s not a question of quality. Just ironic that you’re complaining about them copying another artist when Zep has done the same thing.  

Now you’re just repeating yourself. 

We disagree. I’m moving on. 

Kevinman

aisleseats said:

Kevinman said:

There's numerous concert announcements every single day. Could you be more specific?

I don’t have specific details.

josevolution

Best thread ever! It has taken so many turns at this point I’m hoping the announcement happens in August just to see where it will take us 😂😂 

Facemeltor

demetrios

Kevinman said:

on2legs

Merkin Baller said:

on2legs said:

Merkin Baller said:

on2legs said:

Merkin Baller said:

on2legs said:

Merkin Baller said:

on2legs said:

Merkin Baller said:

PJINFLA said:

Zod said:

I feel I'm on the opposite side of the Spectrum.  I've enjoyed Greta Van Fleet.  I've been listening to them since they released the double EP (From the Fires).   I don't really care for most modern rock music.  Most if sounds bland, overproduced and lacks soul.   You can't really tell one singer from another, and they bury the vocals behind the instruments.

I dunno. I love 70s rock.  So Great Van Fleet kind of scratches that itch.  I know there's been a few bands over the years that have been billed as sort of sounding like Zeppelin.    Sure the singer sounds like Robert Plant, but at least the singer sounds like something

I got to see them do a bar show in Toronto (Rebel Nightclub) in 2018.  It was a pretty good show.  They only had the double EP at the time, with their first full album getting close to coming out.   My only complaint about the show was that it was short (but what do you when you only have so many songs).

I guess I'll be the contrarian on this thread.  I don't listen to too many modern rock bands, but I quite like Greta Van Fleet

I agree I have been a fan since I first heard them. Seen them 4 times and enjoy the 70's sound. Great up and coming band.  At their shows it's been cool to see the younger crowd enjoying live rock music instead the other garbage that is out there. Of course as usual the haters are going to hate.

Music is all subjective of course, but the fact that they are ripping off Zep's sound is a pretty legitimate critique. 

I'm not a GVF fan, but it seems ironic to be criticizing them for ripping off Led Zeppelin when so much of the Zep catalog was lifted from other artists. 

I've heard critiques of LZ having ripped off other artists with some songs, but did they build their entire brand off of sounding like another act? 

GVF reminds me of Godsmack who started as an AIC cover band, or Creed or any other band that seemed to simply imitate another band's sound... it feels gimmicky, like Wolfmother. 

I guess someone could argue that Zep's brand was a blues heavy rock band whose sound borrowed extensively from guys like Willie Dixon, Robert Johnson and many others.  Not to mention a long history of "borrowing" lyrics and riffs without crediting the original artists.  I'm not running down Led Zeppelin... they're a great band.  It's just ironic that another band came along and "borrowed" their sound. 

I feel like there’s a pretty big difference in many artists influencing a band’s sound as opposed to a band building their entire brand around sounding like one specific, very popular & successful band from 50 years ago, but I digress. 

So I guess it would be cool if instead GVF just copied Zeppelin's riffs and lyrics and didn't credit them?

GVF blows, sorry to burst your bubble.

No bubble burst.  It’s not a question of quality. Just ironic that you’re complaining about them copying another artist when Zep has done the same thing.  

Now you’re just repeating yourself. 

We disagree. I’m moving on. 

Ironic. 

MakeUSmile

Facemeltor said:

Bono’s son’s band opening? 🤷🏼‍♀️

pjl44

J Shandler said:

I have it on a good source that PJ is in the Made in America festival. Not sure what day. Lineup will be announced within a week 

Jhonkensy Shandler, you have either proven yourself to have the inside dope or your reputation shall be launched into orbit

Kevinman

MakeUSmile said:

Facemeltor said:

Bono’s son’s band opening? 🤷🏼‍♀️

Nice

MakeUSmile

Kevinman said:

MakeUSmile said:

Facemeltor said:

Bono’s son’s band opening? 🤷🏼‍♀️

Nice

They are at bourbon and beyond sept 13-17.   Rest of September is open according to website. 

pjl44

smile6680 said:

Zod said:

kypjfan said:

jamofpearls said:

I must be in the minority, cause I had fun listening to GVF at B&B. I was past the crowd, chilling on a blanket. Excited to see them again at Shaky Knees next month. 

I was really looking forward to hearing GVF at B&B, and could not have been more unimpressed.  Plus they went long, which took time away from PJ.  If you look at the setlist, we missed Unthought Known because of that!  GVF, know your place . . . you will simply be a footnote in years to come.  Just be happy you were at the same festival - do a great set and get off the stage early!

I mean, for me to enjoy a concert I need to know the songs.  If I go see a band I'm not familiar with the catalog it all sounds the same to me, and I'm less than impressed.  I think as a result, its really hard for opening bands to impress me. One because everyone is there to see the headliner, and two because I'm often not familiar enough with the catalog.  I made a rule years ago to never judge a band unless I'm seeing them as a headliner.    That being said the rate times an opener has blown my mind (P

I can relate. Only a couple exceptions. Ben Harper at Mansfield in 98. I couldn't wait to hear him the second night. Sponge in the mid 90's. Both of them I had never heard a note from and liked what I heard right away. Ben Harper stuck. I didn't care about anything sponge put out after rotting pinate. There has been a couple more but not in this genre of music.

I fly the Sponge flag hard right through New Pop Sunday

pjl44

MakeUSmile said:

PJNB said:

J Shandler said:

I have it on a good source that PJ is in the Made in America festival. Not sure what day. Lineup will be announced within a week 

They are playing St Paul on Sep 2nd. The MIA festival is Sep 2-3. 

It is also an 18hr drive away without stops....

The MIA post on Instagram has everyone bitching about the price increase since last year. Looks like tickets went up $60  and that’s with the early bird pricing.  

That post also has many people hoping /wishing for Travis Scott.  

I will say that if Pearl Jam is announced those will be some entertaining ass replies to read

on2legs

pjl44 said:

MakeUSmile said:

PJNB said:

J Shandler said:

I have it on a good source that PJ is in the Made in America festival. Not sure what day. Lineup will be announced within a week 

They are playing St Paul on Sep 2nd. The MIA festival is Sep 2-3. 

It is also an 18hr drive away without stops....

The MIA post on Instagram has everyone bitching about the price increase since last year. Looks like tickets went up $60  and that’s with the early bird pricing.  

That post also has many people hoping /wishing for Travis Scott.  

I will say that if Pearl Jam is announced those will be some entertaining ass replies to read

It would be ironic if Greta Van Fleet is announced as the headliner as that will really be some entertaining ass replies to read.  

MakeUSmile

pjl44 said:

MakeUSmile said:

PJNB said:

J Shandler said:

I have it on a good source that PJ is in the Made in America festival. Not sure what day. Lineup will be announced within a week 

They are playing St Paul on Sep 2nd. The MIA festival is Sep 2-3. 

It is also an 18hr drive away without stops....

The MIA post on Instagram has everyone bitching about the price increase since last year. Looks like tickets went up $60  and that’s with the early bird pricing.  

That post also has many people hoping /wishing for Travis Scott.  

I will say that if Pearl Jam is announced those will be some entertaining ass replies to read

Imagine buying tickets blindly with hopes of Travis Scott and they announce Pearl Jam?!? 🤣

BraceYourSelf

pjl44 said:

J Shandler said:

I have it on a good source that PJ is in the Made in America festival. Not sure what day. Lineup will be announced within a week 

Jhonkensy Shandler, you have either proven yourself to have the inside dope or your reputation shall be launched into orbit

This poster also said Pearl Jam was gonna play Citiizens Bank Park in 2018. That was a swing and a miss..

Made in America hasn't had a guitar at the festival in 5 years, but maybe they are going back to the original mixed up format. 

pjl44

on2legs said:

pjl44 said:

MakeUSmile said:

PJNB said:

J Shandler said:

I have it on a good source that PJ is in the Made in America festival. Not sure what day. Lineup will be announced within a week 

They are playing St Paul on Sep 2nd. The MIA festival is Sep 2-3. 

It is also an 18hr drive away without stops....

The MIA post on Instagram has everyone bitching about the price increase since last year. Looks like tickets went up $60  and that’s with the early bird pricing.  

That post also has many people hoping /wishing for Travis Scott.  

I will say that if Pearl Jam is announced those will be some entertaining ass replies to read

It would be ironic if Greta Van Fleet is announced as the headliner as that will really be some entertaining ass replies to read.  

kmcmanus

pjl44 said:

smile6680 said:

Zod said:

kypjfan said:

jamofpearls said:

I must be in the minority, cause I had fun listening to GVF at B&B. I was past the crowd, chilling on a blanket. Excited to see them again at Shaky Knees next month. 

I was really looking forward to hearing GVF at B&B, and could not have been more unimpressed.  Plus they went long, which took time away from PJ.  If you look at the setlist, we missed Unthought Known because of that!  GVF, know your place . . . you will simply be a footnote in years to come.  Just be happy you were at the same festival - do a great set and get off the stage early!

I mean, for me to enjoy a concert I need to know the songs.  If I go see a band I'm not familiar with the catalog it all sounds the same to me, and I'm less than impressed.  I think as a result, its really hard for opening bands to impress me. One because everyone is there to see the headliner, and two because I'm often not familiar enough with the catalog.  I made a rule years ago to never judge a band unless I'm seeing them as a headliner.    That being said the rate times an opener has blown my mind (P

I can relate. Only a couple exceptions. Ben Harper at Mansfield in 98. I couldn't wait to hear him the second night. Sponge in the mid 90's. Both of them I had never heard a note from and liked what I heard right away. Ben Harper stuck. I didn't care about anything sponge put out after rotting pinate. There has been a couple more but not in this genre of music.

I fly the Sponge flag hard right through New Pop Sunday

New Pop Sunday is wildly underrated. Great album.