Fan Behavior

Wellwater Conspiracy

I was in GA. I was surrounded by casino status folks who just were there to drink and be obnoxious, They would sent 2 people at a time to get 2 drinks each, then two more would go when they got back etc the whole night. Had two folks fall down and need security to take them out. They all were recording videos and just watching their phones whenever they DID pay attention which was during Alive and Evenflow. 

given2fly23

Wellwater Conspiracy said:

I was in GA. I was surrounded by casino status folks who just were there to drink and be obnoxious, They would sent 2 people at a time to get 2 drinks each, then two more would go when they got back etc the whole night. Had two folks fall down and need security to take them out. They all were recording videos and just watching their phones whenever they DID pay attention which was during Alive and Evenflow. 

Oof. Awful. Just go home and leave us alone!

eboweddie

Mark "Rent-boy" Renton:
In a thousand years, there will be no men and women, just wankers, and that's fine by me.

gotthebottle

Wellwater Conspiracy said:

I was in GA. I was surrounded by casino status folks who just were there to drink and be obnoxious, They would sent 2 people at a time to get 2 drinks each, then two more would go when they got back etc the whole night. Had two folks fall down and need security to take them out. They all were recording videos and just watching their phones whenever they DID pay attention which was during Alive and Evenflow. 

That's why I skipped FL at Casino

aisleseats

YAKIMATSU said:

Singing loudly and badly is a big part of my PJ concert experience. Sorry if I am ever near you.

Yeah, I always sing at the top of my lungs. I've often apologized to the people around me for how bad of a singer I am, but am always told they can't even hear me. So, I guess I'm good to go. 🤷‍♂️

DE4173

aisleseats said:

YAKIMATSU said:

Singing loudly and badly is a big part of my PJ concert experience. Sorry if I am ever near you.

Yeah, I always sing at the top of my lungs. I've often apologized to the people around me for how bad of a singer I am, but am always told they can't even hear me. So, I guess I'm good to go. 🤷‍♂️

Your neighbors: 


😉🤭😄😂

gotthebottle

nicknyr15 said:

People in general. I significantly cut down on concerts and the number one reason is peoples behavior. The ridiculous amount of drinking and the loud conversations throughout a show are an epidemic. I can’t do it anymore. 

100%

Loujoe

I'm the dude headbanging and singing proudly after I finally read the lyrics!

Weston1283

I would add that I think people really need to take better care of themselves.  From the third level last night, we saw multiple people have to be removed from the pit.  I enjoy a beer as much as anyone, but the alcohol intake seems to be heavier and heavier with each tour lately. 

DE4173

Lost In Ohio

Shaindli1 said:

I had an unpleasant experience coming back on the train from Fenway to Worcester last fall. It was the last train that pulls into Worcester around 1am. It was full of drunk obnoxious loud men. I was by myself. One of them peed in a bottle just across the aisle from me.
Vile.

They know they're probably on camera and are too drunk to give a shit.

That's a sign it's probably time to lay off the beer.

As far as people throwing beers? Nobody likes a rat, it's true...but this isn't a rat situation. That's why venue staff exist. They know where the door is. How'd they like it if I threw beer on them?

given2fly23

Weston1283 said:

I would add that I think people really need to take better care of themselves.  From the third level last night, we saw multiple people have to be removed from the pit.  I enjoy a beer as much as anyone, but the alcohol intake seems to be heavier and heavier with each tour lately. 

Same idiots who then claim it was “the best show ever!” Grow up, please. 

Merkin Baller

nicknyr15 said:

given2fly23 said:

nicknyr15 said:

People in general. I significantly cut down on concerts and the number one reason is peoples behavior. The ridiculous amount of drinking and the loud conversations throughout a show are an epidemic. I can’t do it anymore. 

Oof, I have done the same (yeah, still hitting 4 on this tour).  If it wasn't for them, I'd probably hit all these PJ shows.  Who knows how many tours we have left.  But the people have ruined almost all my shows, especially post-COVID.

I really thought after COVID crowds would become better and more appreciative after what we all went through. Boy was I WRONG. 

It’s definitely worse post COVID… Fenway 2 last year people around us wouldn’t STFU & we were in a 10C section… they talked through every song over the music, it was brutal. Last night as well, there was one guy behind us, but thankfully  it wasn’t as bad as the Fenway experience in September. & yeah, it’s baffling to see at such a small and unique venue as the Hard Rock. 

People suck. 

Get_Right

For better or worse, not everyone is a hardcore Pearl Jam and they go see rock concerts to get fucked up and hang out with buddies that may not have seen for awhile. Not at all surprised that there was bad behavior at a Florida casino even though long time fans were hoping for a special night in an intimate setting. Being in a 10C section with 90% 10C members was part of what made shows a great experience. It stinks that this is no longer the case. 

given2fly23

Get_Right said:

For better or worse, not everyone is a hardcore Pearl Jam and they go see rock concerts to get fucked up and hang out with buddies that may not have seen for awhile. Not at all surprised that there was bad behavior at a Florida casino even though long time fans were hoping for a special night in an intimate setting. Being in a 10C section with 90% 10C members was part of what made shows a great experience. It stinks that this is no longer the case. 

But you can do that at a bar. Why spend the $200+ to yell at each other at a concert? I know, I know. 

Yup, we were spoiled for a long time being amongst 10C members only. 

mookeywrench

The loud casual fan vs the over zealous rail riders...there's no goldilocks medium anymore

gotthebottle

Merkin Baller said:

nicknyr15 said:

given2fly23 said:

nicknyr15 said:

People in general. I significantly cut down on concerts and the number one reason is peoples behavior. The ridiculous amount of drinking and the loud conversations throughout a show are an epidemic. I can’t do it anymore. 

Oof, I have done the same (yeah, still hitting 4 on this tour).  If it wasn't for them, I'd probably hit all these PJ shows.  Who knows how many tours we have left.  But the people have ruined almost all my shows, especially post-COVID.

I really thought after COVID crowds would become better and more appreciative after what we all went through. Boy was I WRONG. 

It’s definitely worse post COVID… Fenway 2 last year people around us wouldn’t STFU & we were in a 10C section… they talked through every song over the music, it was brutal. Last night as well, there was one guy behind us, but thankfully  it wasn’t as bad as the Fenway experience in September. & yeah, it’s baffling to see at such a small and unique venue as the Hard Rock. 

People suck. 

Baffling? At a casino venue? Really?  
That's exactly what I expected .
...

eboweddie

Had an experience at david gray in Dublin a few weeks back
 Gray actually commented on it numerous times 
.'the biggest pub I've ever played'
 Stop getting up and down to the bar. Stop talking etc. It was actually embarrassing.  I saw 2 grown men fighting.  Because 4 pints landed on his wife's lap and one lad obviously wasn't happy. Ended up a row. I asked someone to stop talking.  'Mind your own f!@ing business.  I bought my ticket ill.do what I want. sums up 2025 concert going for me. Desperate behavior.  

lastexitlondon

People in general have gone down in levels of kindness and caring a lot over the last few years.
The world is a sad place .
We have some beautiful people in this forum but people who ruin the fun of others suck shit.
I believe the word I learned  here is jaggoffs !

DF426

After reading this I wanted to jump in and share my experience at a recent show. I’m also a 30 year ten club member. When I started dating my wife 25+ years ago I shared my love of the live experience with her and we have gone to our fair share of shows ever since. We haven’t traveled to shows like we used to mostly due to having 4 kids, but since my wife recently beat breast cancer we decided to celebrate by traveling to Hollywood.

One of the things that makes shows special are the amazing people we meet from all over the world. The instant connections made talking about PJ never ceases to amaze me. On the way down my wife was wearing a PJ hat and the flight attendant struck up a conversation with her because she was going to the show too. Of course when we got to our seats she was sitting right in front of us. PJ karma at its finest.

The one thing that stood out as the show started was the guy next to my wife. He had his arms crossed and was glaring at the people around him. This was in stark contrast to the vast majority of people we’ve met over the years that sing, dance and let loose as they see their favorite band. But to each their own. My wife and I just did our thing. Singing, dancing, talking about the setlist and being in our PJ euphoria. About halfway through the show my wife turned to me and said this guy next to me is making me very uncomfortable because I feel like he’s trying to intimidate me with the way he’s standing over me and staring at me. So of course I switch with her without giving it a second thought and continue on my merry way. Well needless to say he eventually turns to me waving his hands in a downward motion and says something that I couldn’t hear, but I interpreted it as can you take it down a notch. Knowing how he made my wife feel I wasn’t in a very cooperative mood so I made the wise ass comment of probably not. A song or two later I thought my response wasn’t very Eddie of me so I leaned over and said something like I’m sorry I’m not trying to ruin the show for you, I’m just trying to have a good time. 

I share all this because I love Pearl Jam and everything they stand for. Everyone at the shows have their own stories, paid lots of money to get in and have the right to enjoy the show as they please as long as it’s not hurting anyone. I don’t consider singing/talking hurting anyone, but I do consider intimidating women and making them uncomfortable crossing a line. If you can’t handle people making noise during a show why are you there? There’s a perfectly good stream of the show on Nugs.net where nobody will bother you if that’s the experience you want.

Since we clearly have similar ten club numbers I look forward to seeing you at night 2. I’d appreciate it if you’d apologize to my wife.  After all I did apologize to you for talking.