The Official 2023 Tour Rumor Thread

JimmyV

Expecting every festival announcement to be Foo Fighters until further notice. 

The_Giant_Midget

im hoping with that SHN announcement the Ohana lineup comes a bit sooner this year

3days

JimmyV said:

Expecting every festival announcement to be Foo Fighters until further notice. 

Ha! The Foos DO live at Festivals. Despite the overwhelming number of other shows that they sell out, I think festivals are a better fit for their brand. 

drfox

JimmyV said:

Expecting every festival announcement to be Foo Fighters until further notice. 

Agree. Same in Europe now they’ve agreed to play Rock Am Ring. Think they will all of a sudden be playing everywhere 

RatherStarved

Tuned in for PJ rumors, got a steady dose of everything but.  

Weston1283

Smashing Pumpkins / Jane’s Addiction April Australia dates were just released.  Klinghoffer will be unavailable the last 3 weeks of April.

The spring tour is 99% dead

yosi

Weston1283 said:

Smashing Pumpkins / Jane’s Addiction April Australia dates were just released.  Klinghoffer will be unavailable the last 3 weeks of April.

The spring tour is 99% dead

I'll start by saying, I really like Josh K., but do we really think they wouldn’t tour because he isn’t available? 

That being said, I do agree that chances of a Spring tour seem extremely unlikely. 

Weston1283

yosi said:

Weston1283 said:

Smashing Pumpkins / Jane’s Addiction April Australia dates were just released.  Klinghoffer will be unavailable the last 3 weeks of April.

The spring tour is 99% dead

I'll start by saying, I really like Josh K., but do we really think they wouldn’t tour because he isn’t available? 

That being said, I do agree that chances of a Spring tour seem extremely unlikely. 

Yes.  He played a huge role in the making of the last album, and Ed stated many times that he fills in the gaps during live shows.  I think Josh is as permanent as Boom and many of the new songs rely on his contributions.  

My guess is there were plans for the spring which got canceled for whatever reason, and Josh was given the green light to hit the road with Janes

JimmyV

Spring is dead and ballparks are dying. If either ever was even alive. 

tdawe

yosi said:

Weston1283 said:

Smashing Pumpkins / Jane’s Addiction April Australia dates were just released.  Klinghoffer will be unavailable the last 3 weeks of April.

The spring tour is 99% dead

I'll start by saying, I really like Josh K., but do we really think they wouldn’t tour because he isn’t available? 

That being said, I do agree that chances of a Spring tour seem extremely unlikely. 

The question isn’t necessarily “would Pearl Jam tour if Josh wasn’t available?”; it’s more like “would Josh agree to do a Jane’s Addiction tour if Pearl Jam was planning an overlapping one?”  

Weston1283

tdawe said:

yosi said:

Weston1283 said:

Smashing Pumpkins / Jane’s Addiction April Australia dates were just released.  Klinghoffer will be unavailable the last 3 weeks of April.

The spring tour is 99% dead

I'll start by saying, I really like Josh K., but do we really think they wouldn’t tour because he isn’t available? 

That being said, I do agree that chances of a Spring tour seem extremely unlikely. 

The question isn’t necessarily “would Pearl Jam tour if Josh wasn’t available?”; it’s more like “would Josh agree to do a Jane’s Addiction tour if Pearl Jam was planning an overlapping one?”  

^^^

JimmyV

Yep

PJNB

Still a chance at a two or three week run in May to happen but it is odd there are no rumours at all out there surrounding the spring run aside from that interview. 

SomethingCreative

The lack of rumors could be do to sources drying up and people not wanting to share anymore due to past events.  Not to discredit him because I love his work in pretty much any project I’ve heard, but Josh doesn’t make or break a Pearl Jam tour.  I’m sure he’s a factor, but at the end of the day his absence wouldn’t stop a whole tour anymore than a longtime tech like George Webb not being available.

RatherStarved

SomethingCreative said:

The lack of rumors could be do to sources drying up and people not wanting to share anymore due to past events.  Not to discredit him because I love his work in pretty much any project I’ve heard, but Josh doesn’t make or break a Pearl Jam tour.  I’m sure he’s a factor, but at the end of the day his absence wouldn’t stop a whole tour anymore than a longtime tech like George Webb not being available.

He is needed for a number of the Gigaton songs, and he’s a utility man if someone goes down with Covid.  

DEGBTI

that would also mean he's not available to record, for quite some time based on his schedule, correct?

yosi

Weston1283 said:

yosi said:

Weston1283 said:

Smashing Pumpkins / Jane’s Addiction April Australia dates were just released.  Klinghoffer will be unavailable the last 3 weeks of April.

The spring tour is 99% dead

I'll start by saying, I really like Josh K., but do we really think they wouldn’t tour because he isn’t available? 

That being said, I do agree that chances of a Spring tour seem extremely unlikely. 

Yes.  He played a huge role in the making of the last album, and Ed stated many times that he fills in the gaps during live shows.  I think Josh is as permanent as Boom and many of the new songs rely on his contributions.  

My guess is there were plans for the spring which got canceled for whatever reason, and Josh was given the green light to hit the road with Janes

I get that he’s super versatile, and may be a permanent addition - which I think would be great! - I just think if they were gonna tour and Josh couldn’t, it wouldn’t stop a tour. 

tdawe said:

yosi said:

Weston1283 said:

Smashing Pumpkins / Jane’s Addiction April Australia dates were just released.  Klinghoffer will be unavailable the last 3 weeks of April.

The spring tour is 99% dead

I'll start by saying, I really like Josh K., but do we really think they wouldn’t tour because he isn’t available? 

That being said, I do agree that chances of a Spring tour seem extremely unlikely. 

The question isn’t necessarily “would Pearl Jam tour if Josh wasn’t available?”; it’s more like “would Josh agree to do a Jane’s Addiction tour if Pearl Jam was planning an overlapping one?”  

This makes more sense to me. He schedules around them, not them around him. 

RiotAct10

I am sure if people read through my posts on this thread they would think I am too optimistic, but I really don't think what Josh is up to has anything to do with PJ at this point. I think they would love to have him, but I don't think they will hold themselves back because of him, and I also think it is great he is not holding himself back, if a better opportunity appears. PJ played for 30 years without Josh, I think they would wish him well to play with Janes, let him know he is welcome back at any point, and move forward. Honestly, I think it is more telling that there haven't been more Eddie, Painted Shield, 3rd Secret, etc shows announced. I think if PJ wasn't planning on doing something, we would see (and perhaps we will) something more active happening with someone's side stuff.

JeBurkhardt

tdawe said:

yosi said:

Weston1283 said:

Smashing Pumpkins / Jane’s Addiction April Australia dates were just released.  Klinghoffer will be unavailable the last 3 weeks of April.

The spring tour is 99% dead

I'll start by saying, I really like Josh K., but do we really think they wouldn’t tour because he isn’t available? 

That being said, I do agree that chances of a Spring tour seem extremely unlikely. 

The question isn’t necessarily “would Pearl Jam tour if Josh wasn’t available?”; it’s more like “would Josh agree to do a Jane’s Addiction tour if Pearl Jam was planning an overlapping one?”  

very true.

Merkin Baller

I agree with the suggestion that Josh is doing this other stuff because PJ's schedule is already realized and they don't have plans / won't be needing him. 

I'm not holding out hope anymore for the spring. 

vedpunk

It's a shame there's another wasted touring year in the works.  You would think the drive to perform would be higher after the COVID delay and cancelled shows.  

nicknyr15

vedpunk said:

It's a shame there's another wasted touring year in the works.  You would think the drive to perform would be higher after the COVID delay and cancelled shows.  

Every day another artist announces a tour. It sucks. Especially knowing there aren’t too many years left. The shows were great last year but let’s face it, there’s a reason for the tempo changes, key changes and setlist changes. They aren’t getting any younger. 

JojoRice

If there's no teaser in the Feb. newsletter, then I'm giving up hope on a spring leg.  

yosi

nicknyr15 said:

vedpunk said:

It's a shame there's another wasted touring year in the works.  You would think the drive to perform would be higher after the COVID delay and cancelled shows.  

Every day another artist announces a tour. It sucks. Especially knowing there aren’t too many years left. The shows were great last year but let’s face it, there’s a reason for the tempo changes, key changes and setlist changes. They aren’t getting any younger. 

Indeed. 

DE4173

Anticipation of PJ spring tour news:

Bands announcing tour dates:






Not PJ tour dates:




Resignation for PJ Summer/Fall/Winter tour news:

Merkin Baller

nicknyr15 said:

vedpunk said:

It's a shame there's another wasted touring year in the works.  You would think the drive to perform would be higher after the COVID delay and cancelled shows.  

Every day another artist announces a tour. It sucks. Especially knowing there aren’t too many years left. The shows were great last year but let’s face it, there’s a reason for the tempo changes, key changes and setlist changes. They aren’t getting any younger. 

For all the reasons you stated and more, it really does feel like we're in a new era with this band that very few of us are going to like. 

Weston1283

Shows by Year since 2009
A Tale of Two Bands

2009- 34
2010- 28
2011 - 23
2012- 18
2013 - 32
2014 - 32
2015 - 11
2016 - 25

2017 - 0
2018 - 26
2019 - 0
2020 - 0 (Covid)
2021 - 4
2022 - 33
2023 - 0 scheduled

Ryan

Did some of you just start following Pearl Jam?  People have been a complaining about a lack of shows since like 2007.

Go Beavers

DE4173 said:

Anticipation of PJ spring tour news:

Bands announcing tour dates:






Not PJ tour dates:




Resignation for PJ Summer/Fall/Winter tour news:

Nice!

Us in out living rooms playing boots and pretending we’re at a show:

jimjam1982

tdawe said:

yosi said:

Weston1283 said:

Smashing Pumpkins / Jane’s Addiction April Australia dates were just released.  Klinghoffer will be unavailable the last 3 weeks of April.

The spring tour is 99% dead

I'll start by saying, I really like Josh K., but do we really think they wouldn’t tour because he isn’t available? 

That being said, I do agree that chances of a Spring tour seem extremely unlikely. 

The question isn’t necessarily “would Pearl Jam tour if Josh wasn’t available?”; it’s more like “would Josh agree to do a Jane’s Addiction tour if Pearl Jam was planning an overlapping one?”  

Josh isn't going to tie his career to PJ.  He is a young man.  PJ are old men. I think he will try to be as out there as much as possible to land a gig in a band.  He is way too talented to not be an actual member of a band and not just a touring guy.  I could be wrong, I don't know the guy.