Cancellation Notice For Prague

GlowGirl

ConorKavanagh said:

GlowGirl said:

ConorKavanagh said:

Awesome. We’re going to go to a bar in the centre around 6pm if anyone is free before 9 o’clock.

Post what bar when you get there. 

Beetho Lins said:

ConorKavanagh said:

Awesome. We’re going to go to a bar in the centre around 6pm if anyone is free before 9 o’clock.

We also by the centre now. Wich bar you guys going?

Really sorry guys. My phone died early last night. Are you around today?

No. Heading to Cesky Krumlov today. We were at that party at the Cocktail Magic bar until 4:00am. Packed with PJ fans. A guy played PJ songs on an acoustic guitar for about 2 hours. The whole bar was singing. Not quite the same though. 

ConorKavanagh

Oh! I was there too. I left around 11 though, I just couldn’t handle the heat. Maybe see you wherever Pearl jam go next year!

LizJ

I missed the poster sale yesterday. So if anyone bought two Prague Posters or is willing to sell theirs, please message me 😊. Heading to Amsterdam now. Fingers crossed for the shows! 

Carlijn!

I nearly died just now. Finally got the guts to open the forum, hoping to see a go for the Amsterdam shows, fearing the worst. First two words I saw were  cancellation notice. My heart froze, started beating again when I red for Prague.....

matt84

Carlijn! said:

I nearly died just now. Finally got the guts to open the forum, hoping to see a go for the Amsterdam shows, fearing the worst. First two words I saw were  cancellation notice. My heart froze, started beating again when I red for Prague.....

Happens to me every time I open up the forum too.

P34RL J4MM3R

heartofadog said:

DL136722 said:

DL136722 said:

heartofadog said:

DL136722 said:

heartofadog said:

DL136722 said:

I guess I'm missing something because I don't understand when people say physical toll when describing a band that tours. They fly into a city via private jet, stay in a luxury hotel, eat well, sleep in if they choose to, go to sound check, work/play music for a couple of hours and repeat, how's is that physically grueling? If you're talking about the roadies then I get it but as for the actual musicians they're working less than the average person is per day, it's not they're working a 8-10 hr shift, I'm definitely missing something 

Spoken like someone who has never been in a band or toured.

Yup because being in a band is just like a real 9-5 job, gotcha ya👍

I have done both. They are both hard work. If you do not have experience touring I understand it is easy to assume that it's a very cushy gig. And certainly it is a great gig. But it is not as you imagine or describe it, even at Pearl Jam's level. 

Sure 👌I bet you're a plumber & neuroscientist as well

I have been:

A movie theater employee/projectionist
A barista
A server/busboy
A dishwasher
A professional songwriter/musician
In treatment for substance use disorder
Incarcerated
A sales associate at a Levi's store
A musician again
Director of Development at a nonprofit providing supports and services for people experiencing or in recovery from substance use disorders

It is not uncommon for people to hold many jobs over the course of their life. It is also not uncommon for musicians, especially ones who are not famous, to have held jobs while also being musicians. I have played to four people at a dive bar in South Dakota and 9,500 people at Red Rocks. Touring is hard, hard work. Trolling people on a message board is far less demanding.

And if you are a Kills Fan and a Pearl Jam fan, then you are cool with me.

It sounds like a much more interesting and exciting life than I have led.  If you are ever in Chicago, hit me up and I'll buy you a beer(s).  I'd love to hear some of the stories you could tell.

Cheers, Mate.

All the Best, Chris.

heartofadog

P34RL J4MM3R said:

heartofadog said:

DL136722 said:

DL136722 said:

heartofadog said:

DL136722 said:

heartofadog said:

DL136722 said:

I guess I'm missing something because I don't understand when people say physical toll when describing a band that tours. They fly into a city via private jet, stay in a luxury hotel, eat well, sleep in if they choose to, go to sound check, work/play music for a couple of hours and repeat, how's is that physically grueling? If you're talking about the roadies then I get it but as for the actual musicians they're working less than the average person is per day, it's not they're working a 8-10 hr shift, I'm definitely missing something 

Spoken like someone who has never been in a band or toured.

Yup because being in a band is just like a real 9-5 job, gotcha ya👍

I have done both. They are both hard work. If you do not have experience touring I understand it is easy to assume that it's a very cushy gig. And certainly it is a great gig. But it is not as you imagine or describe it, even at Pearl Jam's level. 

Sure 👌I bet you're a plumber & neuroscientist as well

I have been:

A movie theater employee/projectionist
A barista
A server/busboy
A dishwasher
A professional songwriter/musician
In treatment for substance use disorder
Incarcerated
A sales associate at a Levi's store
A musician again
Director of Development at a nonprofit providing supports and services for people experiencing or in recovery from substance use disorders

It is not uncommon for people to hold many jobs over the course of their life. It is also not uncommon for musicians, especially ones who are not famous, to have held jobs while also being musicians. I have played to four people at a dive bar in South Dakota and 9,500 people at Red Rocks. Touring is hard, hard work. Trolling people on a message board is far less demanding.

And if you are a Kills Fan and a Pearl Jam fan, then you are cool with me.

It sounds like a much more interesting and exciting life than I have led.  If you are ever in Chicago, hit me up and I'll buy you a beer(s).  I'd love to hear some of the stories you could tell.

Cheers, Mate.

All the Best, Chris.

I am indeed a Kills fan and a Pearl Jam fan! I may be in Chicago end of September, will hit you up. I'll do something non-alcoholic but that means more beer for you!

jonbond1779

Flying out to Amsterdam from London in 10hrs. See you guys there!!!

KM73780

P34RL J4MM3R said:

heartofadog said:

DL136722 said:

DL136722 said:

heartofadog said:

DL136722 said:

heartofadog said:

DL136722 said:

I guess I'm missing something because I don't understand when people say physical toll when describing a band that tours. They fly into a city via private jet, stay in a luxury hotel, eat well, sleep in if they choose to, go to sound check, work/play music for a couple of hours and repeat, how's is that physically grueling? If you're talking about the roadies then I get it but as for the actual musicians they're working less than the average person is per day, it's not they're working a 8-10 hr shift, I'm definitely missing something 

Spoken like someone who has never been in a band or toured.

Yup because being in a band is just like a real 9-5 job, gotcha ya👍

I have done both. They are both hard work. If you do not have experience touring I understand it is easy to assume that it's a very cushy gig. And certainly it is a great gig. But it is not as you imagine or describe it, even at Pearl Jam's level. 

Sure 👌I bet you're a plumber & neuroscientist as well

I have been:

A movie theater employee/projectionist
A barista
A server/busboy
A dishwasher
A professional songwriter/musician
In treatment for substance use disorder
Incarcerated
A sales associate at a Levi's store
A musician again
Director of Development at a nonprofit providing supports and services for people experiencing or in recovery from substance use disorders

It is not uncommon for people to hold many jobs over the course of their life. It is also not uncommon for musicians, especially ones who are not famous, to have held jobs while also being musicians. I have played to four people at a dive bar in South Dakota and 9,500 people at Red Rocks. Touring is hard, hard work. Trolling people on a message board is far less demanding.

This would be a fun thread on its own. I’ve played for like two people in an empty bar in Allentown,Pennsylvania on a Tuesday night but also opened for national bands like Halestorm, Marcy Playground, Rev Theory and the Burden Brothers. Good times. 

neddie vedder

Currently sitting on the Main Street out from Centraal station taking in the local beers, our hotel is right by the venue and when we checked in earlier this evening there must have been 30-40 outside queuing up already 

CharlieP

Just Got back to Denmark. Without a show. Bummer. Hopefully next time We have better luck

Robbert

neddie vedder said:

Currently sitting on the Main Street out from Centraal station taking in the local beers, our hotel is right by the venue and when we checked in earlier this evening there must have been 30-40 outside queuing up already 

Why would you be in line 24 to 48 hours before the show? Just to try and catch 1 of the 6 tambourines?

smile6680

Zod said:

heartofadog said:

DL136722 said:

I guess I'm missing something because I don't understand when people say physical toll when describing a band that tours. They fly into a city via private jet, stay in a luxury hotel, eat well, sleep in if they choose to, go to sound check, work/play music for a couple of hours and repeat, how's is that physically grueling? If you're talking about the roadies then I get it but as for the actual musicians they're working less than the average person is per day, it's not they're working a 8-10 hr shift, I'm definitely missing something 

Spoken like someone who has never been in a band or toured.

Yah, I don't think people realize how grueling the touring lifestyle can be on people.

Brian Johnson form AC/DC has this documentary show, and on one of the episodes (I forgot who he was chatting with) they talked about the lengths they went through to make it work.   Tour Europe, setup Paris or something as a central hub, fly out to the next city, do the show, fly back to paris. have the families there, and try to have some kind of consistency while touring.

There's something to be said for sleeping in your own bed in a familiar place every night without having to travel.  I don't think i'd make a good touring musician. I don't tend to lave home for more than week very often.. lol.

I think that lifestyle like a lot of things are meant for younger people. It's harder once you have school aged children. Many people who travel for business would tend to agree. When your single or can take your family with you during time off from their schooling it can be great. 

tylermoore

Robbert said:

neddie vedder said:

Currently sitting on the Main Street out from Centraal station taking in the local beers, our hotel is right by the venue and when we checked in earlier this evening there must have been 30-40 outside queuing up already 

Why would you be in line 24 to 48 hours before the show? Just to try and catch 1 of the 6 tambourines?

There were a good 20 people when I walked past the line on Friday afternoon. Craziness 

ddeschler

Alright, mates.  Nighty night.  Heading over to the Dam first thing tomorrow unless I hear otherwise.   See all you beauties there. 

CharlieP

PeArLgOoNeR said:

CharlieP said:

Damn. We’re in Prague. This really sucks. Get Well soon Ed 

Make the best of it! 

Prague is a great city!

It is and We did! 

P34RL J4MM3R

heartofadog said:

P34RL J4MM3R said:

heartofadog said:

DL136722 said:

DL136722 said:

heartofadog said:

DL136722 said:

heartofadog said:

DL136722 said:

I guess I'm missing something because I don't understand when people say physical toll when describing a band that tours. They fly into a city via private jet, stay in a luxury hotel, eat well, sleep in if they choose to, go to sound check, work/play music for a couple of hours and repeat, how's is that physically grueling? If you're talking about the roadies then I get it but as for the actual musicians they're working less than the average person is per day, it's not they're working a 8-10 hr shift, I'm definitely missing something 

Spoken like someone who has never been in a band or toured.

Yup because being in a band is just like a real 9-5 job, gotcha ya👍

I have done both. They are both hard work. If you do not have experience touring I understand it is easy to assume that it's a very cushy gig. And certainly it is a great gig. But it is not as you imagine or describe it, even at Pearl Jam's level. 

Sure 👌I bet you're a plumber & neuroscientist as well

I have been:

A movie theater employee/projectionist
A barista
A server/busboy
A dishwasher
A professional songwriter/musician
In treatment for substance use disorder
Incarcerated
A sales associate at a Levi's store
A musician again
Director of Development at a nonprofit providing supports and services for people experiencing or in recovery from substance use disorders

It is not uncommon for people to hold many jobs over the course of their life. It is also not uncommon for musicians, especially ones who are not famous, to have held jobs while also being musicians. I have played to four people at a dive bar in South Dakota and 9,500 people at Red Rocks. Touring is hard, hard work. Trolling people on a message board is far less demanding.

And if you are a Kills Fan and a Pearl Jam fan, then you are cool with me.

It sounds like a much more interesting and exciting life than I have led.  If you are ever in Chicago, hit me up and I'll buy you a beer(s).  I'd love to hear some of the stories you could tell.

Cheers, Mate.

All the Best, Chris.

I am indeed a Kills fan and a Pearl Jam fan! I may be in Chicago end of September, will hit you up. I'll do something non-alcoholic but that means more beer for you!

Yeah, I saw the Kills in Brooklyn in June, they still got it.  Kills are a top 10 band for me.  I always try to get out to see them.  Yeah, end of Sept would work perfectly.  Talk later.

GlowGirl

This is staring me in the face as I am waiting for my Uber in Prague.  

PJNB

GlowGirl said:

This is staring me in the face as I am waiting for my Uber in Prague.  

Sorry about your luck in Europe. The Canadian shows will hopefully take that feeling away very  soon!

RatherStarved

I was lucky…