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StardogChamp79

I blame the Chicago Bears 🐻👎🏻. They still suck! Get well Pearl Jam!

darwinstheory

☝️He's not wrong.

Zod

tbergs said:

TN49724 said:

Both sides of this argument are hilarious.  The pissed off fans (myself included) should know better, and the ones who say “read the lyrics blah blah blah” are equally oblivious.  Do they feel bad?  Eh, sure maybe for like a second.  Going forward, never get tix to a show that follows a known hometown show like Chicago is for Ed.  They were going to go HARD in Chicago as they should.  I blame myself for not seeing it coming a mile away that there was a damn good chance Indy was never happening.  The second that schedule came out I had my doubts and I didn’t learn. Hopefully they reschedule and the sickness is not serious.  

What are you even talking about? You had your doubts about Indy because they played Chicago a few nights earlier? That makes zero sense. I don't think they've mailed in or dialed down a performance for any of the shows so far.

Man, someone feels like shit for Indy and all the conspiracy theorists start legitimizing themselves.

And for what it's worth, my lyrics comments are for people who try to pretend this bands personal beliefs don't influence who they are as people. Some of the comments are way off the wall if you've actually been following this band and paying attention. But if you think it's all a facade anyway, then I'm even more puzzled why you're paying for a membership and going to shows

Anyway,  it really sucks they had to cancel and it's horrible for fans who were traveling. Every time I book something (flights, hotel, car, etc.) I take a risk. I never purchase those insurance options they throw at you when possible, but I suppose I could do that. It's all about how much we're willing to risk if something happens.

I think that posters superstition was like mine, when I see a tour lineup and a veteran band, has a bunch of back to back dates in the schedule (and even worse if they have back to back dates in different cities).  You just start thinking.. how long until the singer has problems.   I think's what the poster was going after... Sort of what happened with Steve Tyler.. go for broke, and then there's no voice for more dates.

I don't think it applies in this case.. but those back to back dates always getting me thinking when I see schedules.

tbergs

Zod said:

tbergs said:

TN49724 said:

Both sides of this argument are hilarious.  The pissed off fans (myself included) should know better, and the ones who say “read the lyrics blah blah blah” are equally oblivious.  Do they feel bad?  Eh, sure maybe for like a second.  Going forward, never get tix to a show that follows a known hometown show like Chicago is for Ed.  They were going to go HARD in Chicago as they should.  I blame myself for not seeing it coming a mile away that there was a damn good chance Indy was never happening.  The second that schedule came out I had my doubts and I didn’t learn. Hopefully they reschedule and the sickness is not serious.  

What are you even talking about? You had your doubts about Indy because they played Chicago a few nights earlier? That makes zero sense. I don't think they've mailed in or dialed down a performance for any of the shows so far.

Man, someone feels like shit for Indy and all the conspiracy theorists start legitimizing themselves.

And for what it's worth, my lyrics comments are for people who try to pretend this bands personal beliefs don't influence who they are as people. Some of the comments are way off the wall if you've actually been following this band and paying attention. But if you think it's all a facade anyway, then I'm even more puzzled why you're paying for a membership and going to shows

Anyway,  it really sucks they had to cancel and it's horrible for fans who were traveling. Every time I book something (flights, hotel, car, etc.) I take a risk. I never purchase those insurance options they throw at you when possible, but I suppose I could do that. It's all about how much we're willing to risk if something happens.

I think that posters superstition was like mine, when I see a tour lineup and a veteran band, has a bunch of back to back dates in the schedule (and even worse if they have back to back dates in different cities).  You just start thinking.. how long until the singer has problems.   I think's what the poster was going after... Sort of what happened with Steve Tyler.. go for broke, and then there's no voice for more dates.

I don't think it applies in this case.. but those back to back dates always getting me thinking when I see schedules.

I guess, but I don't really consider 2 days off much of a grind. They're obviously taking more time to make sure they can recover for each show. No more 2 or 3 nights in a row for these guys.

BR223133

on2legs said:

tbergs said:

Some of these threads are so odd. It's like,  "Hey,  I'm a huge fan and have tickets to my favorite band!" But then it turns into, "These greedy assholes better tell me what's really going on and it better not be Covid bullshit!"

Ahhh, when's the last time you people read the lyrics to a song they wrote in the last 20 years or seen the causes they support? It's you, you're the problem.  

This. 

As if Pearl Jam’s scheme was to pretend to play a show so they could lure 18 thousand people to Indiana and just sell them merch for a show they never planned to play. 

Well said.  Bravo!

mookeywrench

Read the first post and my only take away was wondering what the hell a faightful is.  

BloodMeridian80

know1 said:

What kind of serious medical condition or illness is OK 3 days later. I can't figure that out. Severe food poisoning? An allergic reaction? Appendicitis? 

Yes, yes, maybe. There are also many others that can go from acute discomfort to manageable in a couple of days. 

TR233437

Faightful is my favorite song from Yield. 

Zod

tbergs said:

Zod said:

tbergs said:

TN49724 said:

Both sides of this argument are hilarious.  The pissed off fans (myself included) should know better, and the ones who say “read the lyrics blah blah blah” are equally oblivious.  Do they feel bad?  Eh, sure maybe for like a second.  Going forward, never get tix to a show that follows a known hometown show like Chicago is for Ed.  They were going to go HARD in Chicago as they should.  I blame myself for not seeing it coming a mile away that there was a damn good chance Indy was never happening.  The second that schedule came out I had my doubts and I didn’t learn. Hopefully they reschedule and the sickness is not serious.  

What are you even talking about? You had your doubts about Indy because they played Chicago a few nights earlier? That makes zero sense. I don't think they've mailed in or dialed down a performance for any of the shows so far.

Man, someone feels like shit for Indy and all the conspiracy theorists start legitimizing themselves.

And for what it's worth, my lyrics comments are for people who try to pretend this bands personal beliefs don't influence who they are as people. Some of the comments are way off the wall if you've actually been following this band and paying attention. But if you think it's all a facade anyway, then I'm even more puzzled why you're paying for a membership and going to shows

Anyway,  it really sucks they had to cancel and it's horrible for fans who were traveling. Every time I book something (flights, hotel, car, etc.) I take a risk. I never purchase those insurance options they throw at you when possible, but I suppose I could do that. It's all about how much we're willing to risk if something happens.

I think that posters superstition was like mine, when I see a tour lineup and a veteran band, has a bunch of back to back dates in the schedule (and even worse if they have back to back dates in different cities).  You just start thinking.. how long until the singer has problems.   I think's what the poster was going after... Sort of what happened with Steve Tyler.. go for broke, and then there's no voice for more dates.

I don't think it applies in this case.. but those back to back dates always getting me thinking when I see schedules.

I guess, but I don't really consider 2 days off much of a grind. They're obviously taking more time to make sure they can recover for each show. No more 2 or 3 nights in a row for these guys.

Yah, I don't think I consider that much of a grind, I was just talking about other bands tours where there's so many back to back dates, and not enough dates spaced out, you can just feel cancellations in their schedules

goblues82

I want
i want
I WAAAANNNNTTTT!

PinoyPJ

mr bungle said:

josevolution said:

I guess from now on it’s best to really think about choosing shows that you have to travel to specially if it involves flying and hotel stays! 

My take aways from the last couple of tours is 1. Try and get tix for the beginning of the tour.  2. If traveling to a show, make sure it's a city you want to visit regardless if the band plays or not.  3.  Mentally prepare for anything happening last minute.

Now i just need to practice what i'm preaching as im traveling to Austin for hopefully both shows

travelling to a new city to see PJ is a plus!  

lastexitlondon

Want  sums  up a lot of the fan base atm.

vant0037

Cold comfort for people, who in their roundabout way, are just bummed about a cancelled show, which is fair…

BUT, my own personal rule is: I will never travel to a show in a place I wouldn’t otherwise visit. 2018 London night 2 gets cancelled?  Went across town to the see The Rolling Stones instead.

Everyone saw the Deer Creek show on this weird itinerary and thought it would be the weird epic one everyone would remember.  Maybe it would’ve been.  I’ll duck for cover after this next statement, but I’ll take a hits show in a cool town over a special set in some weird locale any day.  Let the show be part of the scenery you’re taking in rather than the only thing you’re taking in.

gotthebottle

vant0037 said:

Cold comfort for people, who in their roundabout way, are just bummed about a cancelled show, which is fair…

BUT, my own personal rule is: I will never travel to a show in a place I wouldn’t otherwise visit. 2018 London night 2 gets cancelled?  Went across town to the see The Rolling Stones instead.

Everyone saw the Deer Creek show on this weird itinerary and thought it would be the weird epic one everyone would remember.  Maybe it would’ve been.  I’ll duck for cover after this next statement, but I’ll take a hits show in a cool town over a special set in some weird locale any day.  Let the show be part of the scenery you’re taking in rather than the only thing you’re taking in.

True... and the ease of getting tickets and being close to venue is what had me choose St Paul. Normally I'm always at any Chicago show but lodging price and not wanting to stay near UC was a factor. I won't set foot in Texas so that left MN.

mace1229

I had tickets to Indy but canceled our trip a week prior because something came up. I flew to Sacramento for the show last year so I know what it’s like though.
I wouldn’t want any more information for the Indy show. But if I was going to TX I’d be very curious. Would be nice to know if it was a 24 hour stomach flu or something longer so I could decide if I want to take the risk in traveling or not. Especially if I flew SW and could cancel a flight.
I understand why they don’t give that information. Just saying it wouldn’t make any difference for me if I was at Indy, would only be curious if I was going to the next show.

Get_Right

For better or worse, free flowing information has never been a characteristic of this band. And they are notoriously private about their personal lives. You pays your money and takes your chances.

JimmyV

I do, too. Why was Philly included in that 2023 tour teaser video? Tell us. TELL US!!!

IamNotMichael

I think the Foo Fighters have had a great touring schedule this past spring/summer.  They did a lot of shows but with a couple weeks of breaks between groups of shows.  The model was really successful.  They hit a bunch of cities, were rested, zero cancellations.  It’s something to be considered going forward.

Gern Blansten

gotthebottle said:

vant0037 said:

Cold comfort for people, who in their roundabout way, are just bummed about a cancelled show, which is fair…

BUT, my own personal rule is: I will never travel to a show in a place I wouldn’t otherwise visit. 2018 London night 2 gets cancelled?  Went across town to the see The Rolling Stones instead.

Everyone saw the Deer Creek show on this weird itinerary and thought it would be the weird epic one everyone would remember.  Maybe it would’ve been.  I’ll duck for cover after this next statement, but I’ll take a hits show in a cool town over a special set in some weird locale any day.  Let the show be part of the scenery you’re taking in rather than the only thing you’re taking in.

True... and the ease of getting tickets and being close to venue is what had me choose St Paul. Normally I'm always at any Chicago show but lodging price and not wanting to stay near UC was a factor. I won't set foot in Texas so that left MN.

just FYI...we stayed at Hyatt House near the UC and the area was great. No problem walking to and from the UC. Tons of restaurants and shops in the area.

Gern Blansten

mace1229 said:

I had tickets to Indy but canceled our trip a week prior because something came up. I flew to Sacramento for the show last year so I know what it’s like though.
I wouldn’t want any more information for the Indy show. But if I was going to TX I’d be very curious. Would be nice to know if it was a 24 hour stomach flu or something longer so I could decide if I want to take the risk in traveling or not. Especially if I flew SW and could cancel a flight.
I understand why they don’t give that information. Just saying it wouldn’t make any difference for me if I was at Indy, would only be curious if I was going to the next show.

It is a bit odd that we immediately know why Springsteen or Aerosmith is cancelling but it's kind of radio silent from PJ.