2023 Tour Thoughts

CP218430

I was at Chicago's shows and listened to Fort Worth (Sorry St. Paul, I'll get to you) and the one thing that has really floored me about these shows is the love the band is showing towards the fan base. The stories, the requests, the pictures....that poem by the Dallas poet was just unreal! I didn't live the life that man lived, but that's how I lived Pearl Jam! When I was alone, and I've been feeling it a lot these past two years and like when I was a kid these shows and their music (music in general) has got me through more than I need to share cause if you get it, you get it. There's also the love the band is showing for each other. Such a fun run. I saw them at St. Louis in 22 and that was a tight amazing show. And before that I was at a ton of those epic ragers but this run was special. I don't ever expect a band to treat me like family, I'm there for the music and the experience but to feel cared for when I'm in their hands? That's special. And a gift. I've never seen a band do that, I've never seen this band do it in this manner. This was the most fan oriented experience I've had at a Pearl Jam show in my  25 years of seeing them live. Thoughts? Additions? 

CROJAM95

I think when you get older you get more perspective about longevity/health… especially during covid, world craziness we are all living thru currently….. you can’t help to think it’s not gonna go on forever I’m even if the Stones make it seam that way. They’ve all had covid, hear stories from the fans/community of sickness and unfortunate passings thru the years… can’t help to try & live on the moment more…. When you’re in your 20’s…. Nothing could take ya down, feel invincible. 

I was at the (4) Texas shows  and I had a beautiful time, just also thinking about fragility of life. I had to have neck surgery month prior to traveling… wasn’t in question too much if I’d make it ( nothing crazy serious) but it was something. I’ve seen them 80 plus times and the reason I keep going is because I never take it for granted and still get that feeling of when I first got vs on cassette at 12 years old and dreamed to see them but was lil too young

it all ends one day… but if you keep the spirit/essence of it all, you will always bevwinning

looking forward to new record/tour

CP218430

That's it! I couldn't agree more. I think so much of this community grew up with this band, grew into this band, and learned about life with listening to this band. How many people can claim that about a band and still have it with them? It's symbiotic relationship where we all kind of understand one another in our circuitous ways. 

lastexitlondon

Great posts above. Perspective.

OfThePearl

So much to agree with here, love it!