DMB just played 3 nights - zero repeats

Gern Blansten

DissidentRival74 said:

Gern Blansten said:

I was at that show. I went to grab a beer when they started playing Daughter (right after Army Reserve) and was in line when they started playing the next song. I could feel the bass but couldn't quite figure out what it was. Got my beer and headed back in and realized it was 1/2 Full....got back to my wife about halfway through the song. 

Remember the days when they played Army Reserve? Half Full? Fuck I miss that.

Yeah, I miss those days too.. Army Reserve was definitely a highlight for me, along with Swallowed Whole and Satan's Bed...

that show was packed

LeafsJaysCubsRaptorsFan

elcazador83 said:

I've seen DMB twice this year and to put things in perspective, when he played new material or a "B" side the majority of the audience was quiet. He busts out a cover, sledgehammer, which I freaking hate and is my piss break song, the place goes nuts. He plays Ants Marching, the entire crowd sings and darn near cries in jubilation. 

When PJ plays the hits or the same stuff, it is for the majority of the crowd that doesn't know their entire catalog. In 2016 I went to Philly 1 with my best friend growing up, it was his first show. He had zero interest in education, in the moonlight, Chloe or crown. Even flow? After that song he high-fives me and says that was freaking awesome. Mike playing behind his head, was unreal. 

I am taking another first timer to Nashville this year. I am hoping for the staples so she can enjoy herself. If they bust out some rarity it will be nice but besides our crazy song chasing white whale hunting selves, how many of the audience will enjoy it? 

BTW, why all the hate for crazy mary? 

elcazador83 said:

I've seen DMB twice this year and to put things in perspective, when he played new material or a "B" side the majority of the audience was quiet. He busts out a cover, sledgehammer, which I freaking hate and is my piss break song, the place goes nuts. He plays Ants Marching, the entire crowd sings and darn near cries in jubilation. 

When PJ plays the hits or the same stuff, it is for the majority of the crowd that doesn't know their entire catalog. In 2016 I went to Philly 1 with my best friend growing up, it was his first show. He had zero interest in education, in the moonlight, Chloe or crown. Even flow? After that song he high-fives me and says that was freaking awesome. Mike playing behind his head, was unreal. 

I am taking another first timer to Nashville this year. I am hoping for the staples so she can enjoy herself. If they bust out some rarity it will be nice but besides our crazy song chasing white whale hunting selves, how many of the audience will enjoy it? 

BTW, why all the hate for crazy mary? 

Damn how do you hate sledgehammer? Such a fun cover and it brings the energy. Same with burning down the house 

JimmyV

DMB is still on their summer tour and just now announced more dates for the fall. That's the trick I wish PJ would copy. 

Haijay

ComeToTX said:

I’ve seen ween play 100 different songs over 3 nights and MMJ play 7 albums front to back over 3 nights. I wish PJ would mix it up more but the shows are still great and they’re obviously doing it for a reason. 

And i bet all 31 people in attendance were just lovin it!!!!! 

Abe Froman

bootlegger10 said:

There was a time where Pearl Jam was praised for its marathon live shows and mixing up the set lists.  Let’s not make fun of people wanting that back.  One of the core reasons they fell in love with the band and traveling to see them. 

There is no way I would have seen the band as much as I have with the way they are doing their shows now.  Would I see 15 shows in a year like I did in 2013 now?  Nope.  

Great post!  Part of the allure to the live PJ experience is summed up perfectly here. 

nicknyr15

JimmyV said:

DMB is still on their summer tour and just now announced more dates for the fall. That's the trick I wish PJ would copy. 

Yes please! Then it would make even more sense why pj are playing less songs. Because they have to actually pace themselves for a real tour. 

pearldavidson

I don’t mind less songs, just a little more variety here and there would be nice. 

nicknyr15

The shorter sets hurt for me personally because I just could never get into gigaton. If I’m “lucky” enough to catch a show where EV feels like putting 6-8 gigaton songs in the set, I’m pretty screwed. 

pledgeagrievance

Haijay said:

ComeToTX said:

I’ve seen ween play 100 different songs over 3 nights and MMJ play 7 albums front to back over 3 nights. I wish PJ would mix it up more but the shows are still great and they’re obviously doing it for a reason. 

And i bet all 31 people in attendance were just lovin it!!!!! 

Easy. MMJ can sell out multiple nights at Red Rocks, Forest Hills, Mann center

nicknyr15

pledgeagrievance said:

Haijay said:

ComeToTX said:

I’ve seen ween play 100 different songs over 3 nights and MMJ play 7 albums front to back over 3 nights. I wish PJ would mix it up more but the shows are still great and they’re obviously doing it for a reason. 

And i bet all 31 people in attendance were just lovin it!!!!! 

Easy. MMJ can sell out multiple nights at Red Rocks, Forest Hills, Mann center

Seriously. What a dumb comment 

pearldavidson

nicknyr15 said:

The shorter sets hurt for me personally because I just could never get into gigaton. If I’m “lucky” enough to catch a show where EV feels like putting 6-8 gigaton songs in the set, I’m pretty screwed. 

I just caught them in Ottawa and I thought the 3 Gigaton songs was right around the perfect number.

nicknyr15

pearldavidson said:

nicknyr15 said:

The shorter sets hurt for me personally because I just could never get into gigaton. If I’m “lucky” enough to catch a show where EV feels like putting 6-8 gigaton songs in the set, I’m pretty screwed. 

I just caught them in Ottawa and I thought the 3 Gigaton songs was right around the perfect number.

Sounds perfect to me. Buckle up, alright, take the long way , river cross , 7:00 , all see like ultimate momentum killers 

pearldavidson

nicknyr15 said:

pearldavidson said:

nicknyr15 said:

The shorter sets hurt for me personally because I just could never get into gigaton. If I’m “lucky” enough to catch a show where EV feels like putting 6-8 gigaton songs in the set, I’m pretty screwed. 

I just caught them in Ottawa and I thought the 3 Gigaton songs was right around the perfect number.

Sounds perfect to me. Buckle up, alright, take the long way , river cross , 7:00 , all see like ultimate momentum killers 

I got Alright, which I like, DOTC which I thought was pretty cool live and 7 o Clock was so so. Towards the end of 7 o Clock I went for a beer run.  I think Buckle Up is one of their worst songs ever so I’m glad it wasn’t played haha.

nicknyr15

pearldavidson said:

nicknyr15 said:

pearldavidson said:

nicknyr15 said:

The shorter sets hurt for me personally because I just could never get into gigaton. If I’m “lucky” enough to catch a show where EV feels like putting 6-8 gigaton songs in the set, I’m pretty screwed. 

I just caught them in Ottawa and I thought the 3 Gigaton songs was right around the perfect number.

Sounds perfect to me. Buckle up, alright, take the long way , river cross , 7:00 , all see like ultimate momentum killers 

I got Alright, which I like, DOTC which I thought was pretty cool live and 7 o Clock was so so. Towards the end of 7 o Clock I went for a beer run.  I think Buckle Up is one of their worst songs ever so I’m glad it wasn’t played haha.

Haha I’m with you on that 

Gern Blansten

pearldavidson said:

nicknyr15 said:

pearldavidson said:

nicknyr15 said:

The shorter sets hurt for me personally because I just could never get into gigaton. If I’m “lucky” enough to catch a show where EV feels like putting 6-8 gigaton songs in the set, I’m pretty screwed. 

I just caught them in Ottawa and I thought the 3 Gigaton songs was right around the perfect number.

Sounds perfect to me. Buckle up, alright, take the long way , river cross , 7:00 , all see like ultimate momentum killers 

I got Alright, which I like, DOTC which I thought was pretty cool live and 7 o Clock was so so. Towards the end of 7 o Clock I went for a beer run.  I think Buckle Up is one of their worst songs ever so I’m glad it wasn’t played haha.

Buckle Up and Let the Records Play....not sure what Stone was thinking but I like that some people like them

I'm good with Gigaton. I could do without DOTC or River Cross but I will gladly take the rest over Evenflow/Alive

I had actually predicted that It's Alright would be the new opener....boy was I wrong

pearldavidson

Gern Blansten said:

pearldavidson said:

nicknyr15 said:

pearldavidson said:

nicknyr15 said:

The shorter sets hurt for me personally because I just could never get into gigaton. If I’m “lucky” enough to catch a show where EV feels like putting 6-8 gigaton songs in the set, I’m pretty screwed. 

I just caught them in Ottawa and I thought the 3 Gigaton songs was right around the perfect number.

Sounds perfect to me. Buckle up, alright, take the long way , river cross , 7:00 , all see like ultimate momentum killers 

I got Alright, which I like, DOTC which I thought was pretty cool live and 7 o Clock was so so. Towards the end of 7 o Clock I went for a beer run.  I think Buckle Up is one of their worst songs ever so I’m glad it wasn’t played haha.

Buckle Up and Let the Records Play....not sure what Stone was thinking but I like that some people like them

I'm good with Gigaton. I could do without DOTC or River Cross but I will gladly take the rest over Evenflow/Alive

Lol yeah to each their own. I think Can’t Deny Me is pretty awful. 

Gern Blansten

pearldavidson said:

Gern Blansten said:

pearldavidson said:

nicknyr15 said:

pearldavidson said:

nicknyr15 said:

The shorter sets hurt for me personally because I just could never get into gigaton. If I’m “lucky” enough to catch a show where EV feels like putting 6-8 gigaton songs in the set, I’m pretty screwed. 

I just caught them in Ottawa and I thought the 3 Gigaton songs was right around the perfect number.

Sounds perfect to me. Buckle up, alright, take the long way , river cross , 7:00 , all see like ultimate momentum killers 

I got Alright, which I like, DOTC which I thought was pretty cool live and 7 o Clock was so so. Towards the end of 7 o Clock I went for a beer run.  I think Buckle Up is one of their worst songs ever so I’m glad it wasn’t played haha.

Buckle Up and Let the Records Play....not sure what Stone was thinking but I like that some people like them

I'm good with Gigaton. I could do without DOTC or River Cross but I will gladly take the rest over Evenflow/Alive

Lol yeah to each their own. I think Can’t Deny Me is pretty awful. 

Can't Deny Me...Ole....hopefully not Lost Dogs 2 material

Abe Froman

Here is where I am a little bummed about the drastic change in sets. Out of 22-23 songs they are playing around 10 of these staples every show:
Alive, Jeremy, Porch, Small Town, Daughter, Black, Betterman, Given to fly, DTE, Corduroy, Evenflow.  
Plus 3-5 Gigaton songs. 

Plus another 3-5 almost staples like:  
Wishlist, Why Go, RITFW, Ledbetter, Low Light, Not For You, etc 

All of this combined only really leaves room for about 3-5 songs from so many great songs to choose from to fill out the rest of the set. When the sets were 29-33 songs they still did this but we got another 8-10 different songs spread out amongst the hits and staples. I always felt like there was at least a chance to hear some of my absolute favorites (and it happened every show) such as:  Smile, Blood, Of the Earth, Grievance, Comatose, STBC and so many others. Again, I am still pumped about Nashville and STL coming up but have lowered my expectations of what used to be such an epic and unpredictable night of PJ. 

Get_Right

Abe Froman said:

Here is where I am a little bummed about the drastic change in sets. Out of 22-23 songs they are playing around 10 of these staples every show:
Alive, Jeremy, Porch, Small Town, Daughter, Black, Betterman, Given to fly, DTE, Corduroy, Evenflow.  
Plus 3-5 Gigaton songs. 

Plus another 3-5 almost staples like:  
Wishlist, Why Go, RITFW, Ledbetter, Low Light, Not For You, etc 

All of this combined only really leaves room for about 3-5 songs from so many great songs to choose from to fill out the rest of the set. When the sets were 29-33 songs they still did this but we got another 8-10 different songs spread out amongst the hits and staples. I always felt like there was at least a chance to hear some of my absolute favorites (and it happened every show) such as:  Smile, Blood, Of the Earth, Grievance, Comatose, STBC and so many others. Again, I am still pumped about Nashville and STL coming up but have lowered my expectations of what used to be such an epic and unpredictable night of PJ. 

I would love to see a show without any of these on the setlist. And that does not make me entitled, it makes me old. And I think they may have retired some of the screamers like Blood, Comatose and Spin the Black Circle. I am glad I got see them in 2021 and will again in 2022.  Need one for MSG!! 

jimjam1982

PJ being a little bigger then that it's great they have like 5 staples. 
Can't go wrong with E-flow, Bman, Alive, Courdoruy, and a GTF or DTE as probably their most popular songs. 

With these truncated sets they really need to diversify better this leg. First show was great they found variety. The 2nd show was the same old. Will see the next 3 shows how it plays out. As mentioned above they added like 5 more "staples" which appeal to neither casual fans who forgot the song existed nor the regular die hards.