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Given2fly98Given2fly98 Raleigh, NC Posts: 29
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I can't.  I started typing and then erased it. I cannot express it in words, I don't know how. I am a grown man, been a fan since I was 10. This is ridiculous. 

Some may say I am not as big a fan as those that have seen them live 5, 10, 50 times because I have never seen them live, but I am. I have not been loyal to the 10c. In fact the first time I ever joined was a few years ago when my wife surprised me with a year subscription and got me a shirt and a bunch of stickers. 

Something told me to reup my subscription this past September, I don't know what or why, but I did. I am so glad I did. I was able to get tickets through the 10c for the upcoming Raleigh, NC show and this will be my first time to ever see them live and I cannot put in words how excited I am. I am going to share this experience with my Wife and again on the second night with my Wife and my Son. The seats are not the greatest but I really don't care. I don't know if I believe in fate or not but whatever got me to this point I'm grateful. 

I used to be able to articulate feelings and emotions in words better when I was younger, I guess I'm just getting old or something, idk. I hope I don't get emotional at the show, because I basically did writing this.  I want to just delete this post but fuck it, I'm going to send it.
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  • CROJAM95CROJAM95 Posts: 9,940
    All good

    emote my friend….. we all here for love of their music
  • Given2fly98Given2fly98 Raleigh, NC Posts: 29
    CROJAM95 said:
    All good

    emote my friend….. we all here for love of their music
    I appreciate it. I just felt like I should leave my small mark on these forums.
  • Go AnimalGo Animal Posts: 6,023
    edited December 19
    Give us your setlists, man. If you could write one, or both, what would you throw on? Make it 24-26 songs ea. Share away!
    Post edited by Go Animal on
    PJ - 09/23/98: West Palm Beach II, 08/12/00: Tampa, 04/12/03: Orlando, 04/13/03: Tampa, 06/12/08: Tampa, 06/27/08: Hartford, 09/22/09: Seattle II, 04/11/16: Tampa, 05/01 & 05/02/16: MSG I & II, 09/18/21: Sea Hear Now, 10/01 & 10/02/21: Ohana Encore I & II, 05/06 & 05/07/22: Los Angeles I & II, 09/11/22: MSG, 09/16/22: Nashville, 09/02/23: St. Paul II, 09/07/23: Chicago II, 09/18 & 09/19/23: Austin I & II, 05/16 & 05/18/24: Las Vegas I & II, 08/29 & 08/31/24: Wrigley Field I & II, 09/03 & 09/04/24: MSG I & II, 09/27 & 09/29/24: Ohana Festival I & II

    EV - 08/04 & 08/05/08: (Eddie solo, w/Liam Finn) NYC I & II, 11/27 & 11/28/12: (Eddie solo, w/Glen Hansard) Orlando I & II, 02/09 & 02/10/22: (Eddie & the Earthlings) Chicago I & II, 09/30/23: (Eddie & the Earthlings) Ohana Festival

    Song Wishlist: Oceans, Brother, Alone, Let Me Sleep, full W.M.A., Hold On, Bugs/all of Vitalogy, Gremmie Out Of Control (BAM!), Mankind, Around The Bend (full band), Whale Song (DOUBLE BAM!), The Long Road, Don't Gimme No Lip, Pilate, Push Me Pull Me, All Those Yesterdays, Rival, Parting Ways, Ghost, Bu$hleaguer, WWS, Parachutes, Army Reserve, low octave Driftin', Strangest Tribe, Other Side, Undone, Fatal, Hitchhiker, Education, Black Red Yellow, Of the Earth, Love Reign O'er Me, Gonna See My Friend, Amongst the Waves, Santa Cruz, Infallible, Yellow Moon, Alright, Comes Then Goes, Got to Give, and the Mamasan Trilogy.

    Wanted Posters: WPB '98, Tampa/WPB '00, Tampa '03, EV Batmobile '08        ISO: any picks, or setlists from any of my shows!
  • pjl44pjl44 Posts: 9,773
    Given2fly98 said:
    CROJAM95 said:
    All good

    emote my friend….. we all here for love of their music
    I appreciate it. I just felt like I should leave my small mark on these forums.
    That's why they're here!
  • MikeDigsMikeDigs Santa Monica, CA Posts: 1,654
    You are not alone in these feelings, as I'm sure others have similar thoughts about this truly amazing band.  I've been a fan since VS hooked me in 93, and when I was at the LA shows this year, seeing them perform Go, Leash, Daughter, and RVM, it really hit me.  It's 2024, and that same band that I loved when I was 11 years old, is still rocking and performing these amazing songs that I cherish, while I'm now in my 40s. 

    In addition to that, Dark Matter came out of the blue, and is a stellar album, in a collection that already includes several stellar albums. I have not had this same experience with other bands.  I am very grateful, and even though we pay for the music and concerts, it feels to me that the value Pearl Jam has given is greater than the money that we spent.
    I'm spinning, oh-oh-oh I'm spinning
  • julieooliernjulieooliern WA Posts: 79
    edited December 19
    Given2fly98 said:
    I can't.  I started typing and then erased it. I cannot express it in words, I don't know how. I am a grown man, been a fan since I was 10. This is ridiculous. 

    Some may say I am not as big a fan as those that have seen them live 5, 10, 50 times because I have never seen them live, but I am. I have not been loyal to the 10c. In fact the first time I ever joined was a few years ago when my wife surprised me with a year subscription and got me a shirt and a bunch of stickers. 

    Something told me to reup my subscription this past September, I don't know what or why, but I did. I am so glad I did. I was able to get tickets through the 10c for the upcoming Raleigh, NC show and this will be my first time to ever see them live and I cannot put in words how excited I am. I am going to share this experience with my Wife and again on the second night with my Wife and my Son. The seats are not the greatest but I really don't care. I don't know if I believe in fate or not but whatever got me to this point I'm grateful. 

    I used to be able to articulate feelings and emotions in words better when I was younger, I guess I'm just getting old or something, idk. I hope I don't get emotional at the show, because I basically did writing this.  I want to just delete this post but fuck it, I'm going to send it.
    Welcome to 10c. We all love PJ as much as you do and we’re happy YOU are here with us!! 
    you are going to absolutely FALL HARD for PJ live! They are so fuckin amazing live, all the feels and all the 90s angst rolled into one amazing band. Have a fantastic first (of many to come!) show!!! 🤘🤘💜

  • BlueLedbetterBlueLedbetter Posts: 1,332
    I have been a fan from the start and been to many shows, never thought it made me a bigger fan than someone who loves the band but has never seen them, just more fortunate.

    Just be prepared for an addiction once you have been to your first show 😀
  • F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,378
    edited December 19
    Awesome.
    You are going to have so much fun, that is great.
    Nobody is a bigger fan of the band or music just because they have seen them live more than someone else - it is music and for the individual to do with as they wish.
    Viewing together is bumping into a lot of other people who are passionate about the band, and that is all sorts of fun.  You will no doubt become one of those fans that rejoice in the opportunity to see them play live again and again!
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • cblock4lifecblock4life Posts: 1,747
    Given2fly98 said:
    I can't.  I started typing and then erased it. I cannot express it in words, I don't know how. I am a grown man, been a fan since I was 10. This is ridiculous. 

    Some may say I am not as big a fan as those that have seen them live 5, 10, 50 times because I have never seen them live, but I am. I have not been loyal to the 10c. In fact the first time I ever joined was a few years ago when my wife surprised me with a year subscription and got me a shirt and a bunch of stickers. 

    Something told me to reup my subscription this past September, I don't know what or why, but I did. I am so glad I did. I was able to get tickets through the 10c for the upcoming Raleigh, NC show and this will be my first time to ever see them live and I cannot put in words how excited I am. I am going to share this experience with my Wife and again on the second night with my Wife and my Son. The seats are not the greatest but I really don't care. I don't know if I believe in fate or not but whatever got me to this point I'm grateful. 

    I used to be able to articulate feelings and emotions in words better when I was younger, I guess I'm just getting old or something, idk. I hope I don't get emotional at the show, because I basically did writing this.  I want to just delete this post but fuck it, I'm going to send it.
    I cry/get emotional every time I hear them.  It doesn’t matter if you’ve never seen them or how many times, music was meant to convey feelings.  How many songs have you loved but never saw the artist(s) live?  

    Get emotional at the show! Who doesn’t??? It will be an experience that you will never forget and it will give you a sense of calm and that all will be fine.  

    Don’t forget to get back to us…..would love to hear your thoughts after you attend.  



  • LoujoeLoujoe Posts: 9,764
    edited December 19
    ❤️ 
    You articulated yourself well. Thanks for posting.. It's nice to have some more company here.
    Post edited by Loujoe on
  • 2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,331
    edited December 19
    PJ: Teaching men to feel their feelings since 1990
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  • LoujoeLoujoe Posts: 9,764
    edited December 19
    Lol^^
    What bring the waterworks? (Asking for a friend)

    Me:
    Hard to Imagine
    Fatal
    Release 
    Inside Job
    Post edited by Loujoe on
  • Shaindli1Shaindli1 MA Posts: 321
    I am also trying very hard to articulate what this band means to me, especially nowadays, when I'm not doing well in general.
    It's not easy to do.
  • VitalogensiaVitalogensia Posts: 2,031
    I guarantee you’d be a lot more fun to talk about and experience a show with than someone who’s since them dozens of times. Emote and rock the fuck out!  And definitely provide a recap for us to live vicariously through you. 
    Virginia Beach 2000; Pittsburgh 2000; Columbus 2003; D.C. 2003; Pittsburgh 2006; Virginia Beach 2008; Cleveland 2010; PJ20 2011; Pittsburgh 2013; Baltimore 2013; Charlottesville 2013; Charlotte 2013; Lincoln 2014; Moline 2014; St. Paul 2014; Greenville 2016; Hampton 2016; Lexington 2016; Wrigley 2016; Prague 2018; Krakow 2018; Berlin 2018; Fenway 2018; Camden 2022; St. Paul 2023; MSG 1 2024; Baltimore 2024
  • Merkin BallerMerkin Baller Posts: 11,578
    edited December 19
    Given2fly98 said:
    I can't.  I started typing and then erased it. I cannot express it in words, I don't know how. I am a grown man, been a fan since I was 10. This is ridiculous. 

    Some may say I am not as big a fan as those that have seen them live 5, 10, 50 times because I have never seen them live, but I am. I have not been loyal to the 10c. In fact the first time I ever joined was a few years ago when my wife surprised me with a year subscription and got me a shirt and a bunch of stickers. 

    Something told me to reup my subscription this past September, I don't know what or why, but I did. I am so glad I did. I was able to get tickets through the 10c for the upcoming Raleigh, NC show and this will be my first time to ever see them live and I cannot put in words how excited I am. I am going to share this experience with my Wife and again on the second night with my Wife and my Son. The seats are not the greatest but I really don't care. I don't know if I believe in fate or not but whatever got me to this point I'm grateful. 

    I used to be able to articulate feelings and emotions in words better when I was younger, I guess I'm just getting old or something, idk. I hope I don't get emotional at the show, because I basically did writing this.  I want to just delete this post but fuck it, I'm going to send it.
    Awesome... welcome back, and congrats on scoring the tickets. 

    RE: expressing in words how much they mean to you.... it's not uncommon for me to tear up hearing Long Road, or Off He Goes, or a few others when played live... I get it. It's a wonderful thing. 

    Have a blast in Raleigh but be warned... you're going to want more.   :) 
  • darthvedderdarthvedder Posts: 2,590
    Loujoe said:
    Lol^^
    What bring the waterworks? (Asking for a friend)

    Me:
    Hard to Imagine
    Fatal
    Release 
    Inside Job

    Light Years
    Footsteps
  • YAKIMATSUYAKIMATSU Santa Fe Posts: 917
    Long Road into Release to open PHX '13. I had people looking and pointing at me.  Sometimes emotions are overwhelming. 
    Soldier Field 7-11-95, Alpine Valley 6-26-98, United Center 6-29-98, Riverport Amphitheater (St. Louis)7-2-98, MGM Grand Arena 10-22-00, Sprint Center (Kansas City)5-3-10, Adams Event Center (Missoula)9-30-12, Wrigley Field 7-19-13, Jobing.com Arena (Phoenix)11-19-13, Moda Center (Portland)11-29-13, Spokane Arena 11-30-13, Pepsi Center (Denver)10-22-14, Gila River Arena (Phoenix)5-9-22, Moody Center (Austin)9-18-23, Moody Center 9-19-23, Rogers Arena (Vancouver)5-4-24, Rogers Arena 5-6-24, MGM Grand 5-16-24, MGM Grand 5-18-24, Wrigley Field 8-29-24, Wrigley Field 8-31-24
  • cblock4lifecblock4life Posts: 1,747
    2-feign-reluctance said:
    PJ: Teaching men to feel their feelings since 1990
    This should be a T-shirt…..hurry up before someone steals it!  
  • cblock4lifecblock4life Posts: 1,747
    Vitalogensia said:
    I guarantee you’d be a lot more fun to talk about and experience a show with than someone who’s since them dozens of times. Emote and rock the fuck out!  And definitely provide a recap for us to live vicariously through you. 
    This…..I love watching first timers.  Their emotion is raw and authentic.  
  • cblock4lifecblock4life Posts: 1,747
    Shaindli1 said:
    I am also trying very hard to articulate what this band means to me, especially nowadays, when I'm not doing well in general.
    It's not easy to do.
    I wish you peace and a favorable conclusion to whatever is going on, what you’re going through.  When I’m not doing great their sad songs always hit a nerve in some way.  If we can help, everyone here is pretty great about sharing experiences and helping others.  Take care.  
  • Shaindli1Shaindli1 MA Posts: 321
    What doesn't make me cry?

    But if the band wants to guarantee the waterworks here, they should play Immortality. Sobbing guaranteed. 
  • cblock4lifecblock4life Posts: 1,747
    Shaindli1 said:
    What doesn't make me cry?

    But if the band wants to guarantee the waterworks here, they should play Immortality. Sobbing guaranteed. 
    There’s a lot of us around here like that!  
  • julieooliernjulieooliern WA Posts: 79
    cblock4life said:
    2-feign-reluctance said:
    PJ: Teaching men to feel their feelings since 1990
    This should be a T-shirt…..hurry up before someone steals it!  
    ^This.
  • LastStopOnTheWestCoastLineLastStopOnTheWestCoastLine Posts: 328
    Given2fly98 said:
    I can't.  I started typing and then erased it. I cannot express it in words, I don't know how. I am a grown man, been a fan since I was 10. This is ridiculous. 

    Some may say I am not as big a fan as those that have seen them live 5, 10, 50 times because I have never seen them live, but I am. I have not been loyal to the 10c. In fact the first time I ever joined was a few years ago when my wife surprised me with a year subscription and got me a shirt and a bunch of stickers. 

    Something told me to reup my subscription this past September, I don't know what or why, but I did. I am so glad I did. I was able to get tickets through the 10c for the upcoming Raleigh, NC show and this will be my first time to ever see them live and I cannot put in words how excited I am. I am going to share this experience with my Wife and again on the second night with my Wife and my Son. The seats are not the greatest but I really don't care. I don't know if I believe in fate or not but whatever got me to this point I'm grateful. 

    I used to be able to articulate feelings and emotions in words better when I was younger, I guess I'm just getting old or something, idk. I hope I don't get emotional at the show, because I basically did writing this.  I want to just delete this post but fuck it, I'm going to send it.
    Welcome to the club of people who are unable to articulate certain thoughts and feelings, and rely on the band's music to meaningfully experience those thoughts and feelings. I am jealous - I'd love to be able to go to my first show again.
  • bstoosbstoos Posts: 57
    Given2fly98 said:
    I can't.  I started typing and then erased it. I cannot express it in words, I don't know how. I am a grown man, been a fan since I was 10. This is ridiculous. 

    Some may say I am not as big a fan as those that have seen them live 5, 10, 50 times because I have never seen them live, but I am. I have not been loyal to the 10c. In fact the first time I ever joined was a few years ago when my wife surprised me with a year subscription and got me a shirt and a bunch of stickers. 

    Something told me to reup my subscription this past September, I don't know what or why, but I did. I am so glad I did. I was able to get tickets through the 10c for the upcoming Raleigh, NC show and this will be my first time to ever see them live and I cannot put in words how excited I am. I am going to share this experience with my Wife and again on the second night with my Wife and my Son. The seats are not the greatest but I really don't care. I don't know if I believe in fate or not but whatever got me to this point I'm grateful. 

    I used to be able to articulate feelings and emotions in words better when I was younger, I guess I'm just getting old or something, idk. I hope I don't get emotional at the show, because I basically did writing this.  I want to just delete this post but fuck it, I'm going to send it.
    I've teared up or had them streaming down my face multiple times during shows: hearing Release during the encore at Bonnaroo with my dad, them opening with Long Road in Toronto, and the opening notes of Pendulum in St. Paul right after they walked on stage (probably others that I'm not thinking of as well). I also have had tears running down my face when we saw Phil Collins a handful of years ago, which was completely unexpected that his songs would hit me so hard. So don't worry at all about being emotional during the show. 

    Enjoy your first show. My first was when I was in high school in 1996 and I was a fan (had Vs on cassette/knew the radio songs) but wasn't nearly a diehard until after so I didn't know a lot of the songs that were played that night. Going in having been a long time fan would be awesome.
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