I saw a video on IG of Ed spotlighting the front row and calling out the regulars who keep them on their toes. I assume he was seeing the same faces for nearly a month lol. Maybe the band is in on it haha
That was in Pittsburgh. He was mentioning how great the community is and how people travel to see them. And how we are all going to miss each other when it ends. I don’t know the exact wording but it was nice. He was definitely giving recognition to those that travel to all the shows. When the Pitt2 bootleg comes out I will listen to the exact wording.
No he was definitely praising the audience and the folks up front. Like I said, I think they like seeing familiar faces and obviously know the friendships and relationships that have grown out of it. It was right before Faithful and looks like he handed something (harmonica maybe?) to a women in the front.
That’s weird I remember back when 10C decided to lot out rows 1&2 & 9&10 the reason given was that the band was tired of seeing the same folks up front at their shows! But now it’s not? So which is it?
That’s what I keep thinking about too.
This show, another show, a show here and a show there.
Why do we keep beating around the bush? People know each other, people come up with plans to have a few wait in GA line while others are in merch line or sleeping in their hotel or still traveling, by the time the show starts the five original people have likely turned into 15 people. This happens at PJ, this happens at other shows, and it will never stop with the current system.
I saw a video on IG of Ed spotlighting the front row and calling out the regulars who keep them on their toes. I assume he was seeing the same faces for nearly a month lol. Maybe the band is in on it haha
That was in Pittsburgh. He was mentioning how great the community is and how people travel to see them. And how we are all going to miss each other when it ends. I don’t know the exact wording but it was nice. He was definitely giving recognition to those that travel to all the shows. When the Pitt2 bootleg comes out I will listen to the exact wording.
No he was definitely praising the audience and the folks up front. Like I said, I think they like seeing familiar faces and obviously know the friendships and relationships that have grown out of it. It was right before Faithful and looks like he handed something (harmonica maybe?) to a women in the front.
Yes, Ed has seen these faces at many shows throughout the entire DM tour ‘24/25. They are known to gather, reconnecting from around the country/world, for PJ tours. They have built relationships with security too. All that being said, Ed does say this speech before Faithfull regularly. But he was recognizing their connection with each other (missing each other after the tour) as well as their “faithfulness” to the band.
Please just stop. We are tired of hearing how special you think you are.
Yes... please.. I'm feeling pretty bad about myself and wanted to drive off Coronado Bridge on way home today.... guess I'll stop clicking this thread out of curiosity
I saw a video on IG of Ed spotlighting the front row and calling out the regulars who keep them on their toes. I assume he was seeing the same faces for nearly a month lol. Maybe the band is in on it haha
That was in Pittsburgh. He was mentioning how great the community is and how people travel to see them. And how we are all going to miss each other when it ends. I don’t know the exact wording but it was nice. He was definitely giving recognition to those that travel to all the shows. When the Pitt2 bootleg comes out I will listen to the exact wording.
No he was definitely praising the audience and the folks up front. Like I said, I think they like seeing familiar faces and obviously know the friendships and relationships that have grown out of it. It was right before Faithful and looks like he handed something (harmonica maybe?) to a women in the front.
Yes, Ed has seen these faces at many shows throughout the entire DM tour ‘24/25. They are known to gather, reconnecting from around the country/world, for PJ tours. They have built relationships with security too. All that being said, Ed does say this speech before Faithfull regularly. But he was recognizing their connection with each other (missing each other after the tour) as well as their “faithfulness” to the band.
Please just stop. We are tired of hearing how special you think you are.
Yes... please.. I'm feeling pretty bad about myself and wanted to drive off Coronado Bridge on way home today.... guess I'll stop clicking this thread out of curiosity
Please dm with your phone number or I can provide mine if you want to talk. You belong here with us. 🙏
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2003: 4/3 OKC
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The real question is what would these rail rider folks have done if there was GA in say 1998 or 2003 when this band was in their prime destroying cities on a nightly basis? I don’t think they would know what to do with themselves…
Getting GA tickets to most shows isn’t too hard to do if you want to hustle, but doing so for 2025 Pearl Jam as a 40+ year old adult is wild to me- especially if these folks were seeing shows 20+ years ago. But hey if spending your vaca days sitting on the pavement hoping you get a pick from Mike or Ed to sweat on you I guess good for you enjoying crowded space and inferior sound 🤷
"What can you expect when you're on top? You know? It's like Napoleon. When he was the king, you know, people were just constantly trying to conquer him, you know, in the Roman Empire. So, it's history repeating itself all over again."
I’m not sure people passing out is a PJ problem. I’ve seen it at a lot of shows the last couple years. I think it’s underestimating the strength of what they’re consuming.
Every person that I’ve seen pass out of the PJ show has not been close to the rail.
+1
Agreed
Wrigley 1 2024 & Atlanta 2 2025 both had people go down right up front. Wrigley was booze, Atlanta didn’t appear to be due to booze. Met the 2 sourest fans I’ve ever encountered at that Wrigley show too. I was row 3 and they were in a group some rail, some row 2. Man was irritated that I had managed to get a GA ticket on F2F because he had been trying to get more for his friends and couldn’t. Woman with the same group didn’t seem to think I deserved to even be in row 3 because lining up at 2pm apparently wasn’t enough time put in. Imagine being 2nd row pit at Wrigley Field and still being that sour 🤣
I saw a video on IG of Ed spotlighting the front row and calling out the regulars who keep them on their toes. I assume he was seeing the same faces for nearly a month lol. Maybe the band is in on it haha
That was in Pittsburgh. He was mentioning how great the community is and how people travel to see them. And how we are all going to miss each other when it ends. I don’t know the exact wording but it was nice. He was definitely giving recognition to those that travel to all the shows. When the Pitt2 bootleg comes out I will listen to the exact wording.
No he was definitely praising the audience and the folks up front. Like I said, I think they like seeing familiar faces and obviously know the friendships and relationships that have grown out of it. It was right before Faithful and looks like he handed something (harmonica maybe?) to a women in the front.
Yes, Ed has seen these faces at many shows throughout the entire DM tour ‘24/25. They are known to gather, reconnecting from around the country/world, for PJ tours. They have built relationships with security too. All that being said, Ed does say this speech before Faithfull regularly. But he was recognizing their connection with each other (missing each other after the tour) as well as their “faithfulness” to the band.
Please just stop. We are tired of hearing how special you think you are.
I am not a camper. I have only had GA twice in my life and I KNOW I am not special.
I think Ed is sincere when he talks about the people up front. But sincere in the way like when he says the band will be back real soon to whatever town they’re playing that night.
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I saw a video on IG of Ed spotlighting the front row and calling out the regulars who keep them on their toes. I assume he was seeing the same faces for nearly a month lol. Maybe the band is in on it haha
That was in Pittsburgh. He was mentioning how great the community is and how people travel to see them. And how we are all going to miss each other when it ends. I don’t know the exact wording but it was nice. He was definitely giving recognition to those that travel to all the shows. When the Pitt2 bootleg comes out I will listen to the exact wording.
No he was definitely praising the audience and the folks up front. Like I said, I think they like seeing familiar faces and obviously know the friendships and relationships that have grown out of it. It was right before Faithful and looks like he handed something (harmonica maybe?) to a women in the front.
Yes, Ed has seen these faces at many shows throughout the entire DM tour ‘24/25. They are known to gather, reconnecting from around the country/world, for PJ tours. They have built relationships with security too. All that being said, Ed does say this speech before Faithfull regularly. But he was recognizing their connection with each other (missing each other after the tour) as well as their “faithfulness” to the band.
Please just stop. We are tired of hearing how special you think you are.
Why pick on Julie simply because she explained something? She's not even part of the rail group!
I saw a video on IG of Ed spotlighting the front row and calling out the regulars who keep them on their toes. I assume he was seeing the same faces for nearly a month lol. Maybe the band is in on it haha
That was in Pittsburgh. He was mentioning how great the community is and how people travel to see them. And how we are all going to miss each other when it ends. I don’t know the exact wording but it was nice. He was definitely giving recognition to those that travel to all the shows. When the Pitt2 bootleg comes out I will listen to the exact wording.
No he was definitely praising the audience and the folks up front. Like I said, I think they like seeing familiar faces and obviously know the friendships and relationships that have grown out of it. It was right before Faithful and looks like he handed something (harmonica maybe?) to a women in the front.
Yes, Ed has seen these faces at many shows throughout the entire DM tour ‘24/25. They are known to gather, reconnecting from around the country/world, for PJ tours. They have built relationships with security too. All that being said, Ed does say this speech before Faithfull regularly. But he was recognizing their connection with each other (missing each other after the tour) as well as their “faithfulness” to the band.
Please just stop. We are tired of hearing how special you think you are.
I am not a camper. I have only had GA twice in my life and I KNOW I am not special.
But hey if spending your vaca days sitting on the pavement hoping you get a pick from Mike or Ed to sweat on you I guess good for you enjoying crowded space and inferior sound 🤷
I think Ed is sincere when he talks about the people up front. But sincere in the way like when he says the band will be back real soon to whatever town they’re playing that night.
I got eds illness in Manchester. Am I special? Seriously this thread is just ridiculous. Like it or not it's this way. Do it, don't but don't hate the player, hate the game. We have established there are under 20 people who go everywhere 2 days early. After that it's different people most shows and countries. Until next tour enjoy your memories you made with the others you met and now call friends. We all love the same band, some in different ways , that's life. Spread love and kindness.
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I got eds illness in Manchester. Am I special? Seriously this thread is just ridiculous. Like it or not it's this way. Do it, don't but don't hate the player, hate the game. We have established there are under 20 people who go everywhere 2 days early. After that it's different people most shows and countries. Until next tour enjoy your memories you made with the others you met and now call friends. We all love the same band, some in different ways , that's life. Spread love and kindness.
Bingo, The band are playing sold out shows to crowds singing every lyric back to them. I'm not sure they'll lose too much sleep over how people line up. I understand its a bit annoying, and on occasion unfair but once we are all in that venue we are going to have a great time. When the position you are in with regards to the rail determines how good your night will be its time to realise you have a problem, not the band.
I think Ed is sincere when he talks about the people up front. But sincere in the way like when he says the band will be back real soon to whatever town they’re playing that night.
But hey if spending your vaca days sitting on the pavement hoping you get a pick from Mike or Ed to sweat on you I guess good for you enjoying crowded space and inferior sound 🤷
I got some of Ed's spittle. Am I special now? 😉
You sure are bro! 👊
"What can you expect when you're on top? You know? It's like Napoleon. When he was the king, you know, people were just constantly trying to conquer him, you know, in the Roman Empire. So, it's history repeating itself all over again."
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2023: 9/13 Ft Worth, 9/15 Ft Worth
Getting GA tickets to most shows isn’t too hard to do if you want to hustle, but doing so for 2025 Pearl Jam as a 40+ year old adult is wild to me- especially if these folks were seeing shows 20+ years ago. But hey if spending your vaca days sitting on the pavement hoping you get a pick from Mike or Ed to sweat on you I guess good for you enjoying crowded space and inferior sound 🤷
Seriously this thread is just ridiculous.
Like it or not it's this way.
Do it, don't but don't hate the player, hate the game.
We have established there are under 20 people who go everywhere 2 days early. After that it's different people most shows and countries.
Until next tour enjoy your memories you made with the others you met and now call friends.
We all love the same band, some in different ways , that's life.
Spread love and kindness.
astoria 06
albany 06
hartford 06
reading 06
barcelona 06
paris 06
wembley 07
dusseldorf 07
nijmegen 07
this song is meant to be called i got shit,itshould be called i got shit tickets-hartford 06 -
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