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Please play Leash in Ottawa or Toronto in memory of Kelly Levasseur

euchrideuchrid Posts: 884
edited September 2022 in The Porch
Stone's explanation of this as a "big fuck you"...and I have felt it like that also... but I always interpreted it as: "You Are Not Alone."  No matter how low or angry you could feel the opening lines always gave me hope.

I originally started this as a simple song request in 2016 as the song has always helped and meant a lot to me personally. 3 days before the Ottawa show that year my small PJ crew of 3 found out Kelly had lost a mental health struggle that few, if any, were aware of. 

I wasn't sure if I would try to put this request in again... but Kelly was a huge Pearl Jam fan (as we are) and if possible in Toronto or Ottawa I'm sure many others can use a reminder that you are never alone... For his sister Treasa, Jon and Jay in honour of Kelly Levasseur from North Bay


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  • euchrideuchrid Posts: 884
    Friday bump
  • GlowGirlGlowGirl New York, NY Posts: 10,961
    If they play Leash at one of these shows that will complete Vs for me.
  • euchrideuchrid Posts: 884
    GlowGirl said:
    If they play Leash at one of these shows that will complete Vs for me.
    My white whale for sure. I would still need WMA to complete VS though :)
  • pearldavidsonpearldavidson PA Posts: 1,368
    edited August 2022
    Leash is a banger! I’m looking for Glorified G to complete Vs. for me.
  • KICK7071KICK7071 In My Tree, ON Posts: 729
    GlowGirl said:
    If they play Leash at one of these shows that will complete Vs for me.
    Same!   Hope the OP gets their request for a lost friend!
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  • demetriosdemetrios Posts: 92,812
    *fingers crossed
  • euchrideuchrid Posts: 884
    KICK7071 said:
    GlowGirl said:
    If they play Leash at one of these shows that will complete Vs for me.
    Same!   Hope the OP gets their request for a lost friend!
    Thanks
  • euchrideuchrid Posts: 884
    edited August 2022
    demetrios said:
    *fingers crossed
    Would be a great honour and a reminder. We get older and lose the same feeling of connection and purpose we had when we were young & hungry with a drive putting everything in to playing and absorbing music we love. But those connections are always there, if a little further away, and your life always has purpose.  So to those negative thoughts...or chemical demons... "Drop the leash, drop the leash. Get out of my fucking face"
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  • demetriosdemetrios Posts: 92,812
    Bump!
  • euchrideuchrid Posts: 884
    demetrios said:
    Bump!
    Thanks!
  • euchrideuchrid Posts: 884
    pearldavidson said:
    Leash is a banger! I’m looking for Glorified G to complete Vs. for me.
    ..it has come up a few times this tour so could happen!
  • demetriosdemetrios Posts: 92,812
    euchrid said:
    demetrios said:
    Bump!
    Thanks!
    Of course!
  • euchrideuchrid Posts: 884
    edited August 2022
    Leash has only been played in Canada twice... 30 years ago...
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  • euchrideuchrid Posts: 884
    demetrios said:
    *fingers crossed

  • euchrideuchrid Posts: 884
    3 days away and hoping
  • euchrideuchrid Posts: 884
    Canada kickoff bump
  • demetriosdemetrios Posts: 92,812
    euchrid said:
    Canada kickoff bump

  • euchrideuchrid Posts: 884
    You Are Not Alone.
  • euchrideuchrid Posts: 884
    edited September 2022
    Tomorrow...for Kelly and all those feeling alone hoping to hear the words.... "I am lost I'm no guide but I'm by your side". 

    We all used to play in bands together or on the same shows. Trying to make music with drive and purpose and a sense of togetherness.... then life moves on and you aren't able to share music and time like that..and you can feel lost. Have been there and found my way through.. and wish Kelly knew those connections made with music are always there for you.
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  • demetriosdemetrios Posts: 92,812
    Bump!
  • PJNBPJNB Posts: 13,438
    Bump!!
  • NWOntarioNWOntario Toronto Posts: 827
    I saw the thread title and thought, "'Leash' is the last song I want to hear this week." Then I read about Kelly. Troubled souls unite.
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  • euchrideuchrid Posts: 884
    PJNB said:
    Bump!!
    Thanks!
  • euchrideuchrid Posts: 884
    NWOntario said:
    I saw the thread title and thought, "'Leash' is the last song I want to hear this week." Then I read about Kelly. Troubled souls unite.
    Thanks for taking the time to read about Kelly. Indeed.. troubled souls unite!
  • demetriosdemetrios Posts: 92,812
    Tonight!!
  • euchrideuchrid Posts: 884
    demetrios said:
    Tonight!!
    Thanks! On the floor with Josh now with my brother and my PJ crew/ Kelly buds and band mates All the best to all you out there 
  • euchrideuchrid Posts: 884
    edited September 2022
    Ottawa was a great night! Hoping that Leash fits the set / mood in Toronto and we can get a shout out to Kelly and those struggling.
  • TorontonianTorontonian Posts: 551
    edited September 2022
    I hope Kelly gets a shout out and Leash in Toronto.
  • demetriosdemetrios Posts: 92,812
    Bump!
  • euchrideuchrid Posts: 884
    Torontonian said:
    I hope Kelly gets a shout out and Leash in Toronto.
    Thanks so much!
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