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truckin24
truckin24 New Jersey Posts: 36
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I have been attending concerts for the last 10 years now. I have seen over 75 different acts in venues big and small. Some short sets, others much longer. Most were great, some were incredible, but when it came to this show, finally my first Pearl Jam show, being a fan since I was a kid, and finally seeing them with my father, I had very high expectations. The show was a religious experience. I have never felt the way I felt at that show, not with any artist I’ve ever seen. I was curious if anyone who was there felt similar, or if this is just a PJ first show phenomenon. The band seemed like they were in top form, and the crowd just gave it all right back. Eddie acknowledging the crowd after Red Mosquito was just the icing on the cake…
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  • Shaindli1
    Shaindli1 MA Posts: 2,348
    Not just there.
    I had a similar experience in Fenway last year. Been a fan since 1991 but couldn't go to shows until last September. Yes, almost a religious experience. Wouldn't come down for days. 
    That's the effect they still have on so many.
    #Grievance2025 
  • GlowGirl
    GlowGirl New York, NY Posts: 12,068
    I have been to 40 PJ shows and still feel this way when I see them. 
  • curmudgeoness
    curmudgeoness Brigadoon, foodie capital Posts: 4,130
    I think the answer to your question is "both." I think one's first PJ show generally is an eye-opening experience. We went to one show on a whim, in 2008, and were so blown away that I was depressed afterwards to think that I wouldn't have that experience again for a long time. So, on impulse, we picked up tickets to another show. 40+ shows later, here we are.

    But that particular Philly show was the best concert of the tour and one of the best I've ever seen. It's not, uh, common to see the upper-level folks on their feet, singing along to "Red Mosquito," which is a pretty deep cut for non-fans. Both the band and the crowd brought everything they had to that show. 
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  • Loujoe
    Loujoe Posts: 11,696
    edited June 3
    Kills my soul every time. In a good way.

    Yes Philly crowds are some of the best too.

    Have not been to a show since 2018. So I pass the torch to you!

    Very happy to read this.
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  • pearldavidson
    pearldavidson Posts: 1,696
    edited June 3
    truckin24 said:
    I have been attending concerts for the last 10 years now. I have seen over 75 different acts in venues big and small. Some short sets, others much longer. Most were great, some were incredible, but when it came to this show, finally my first Pearl Jam show, being a fan since I was a kid, and finally seeing them with my father, I had very high expectations. The show was a religious experience. I have never felt the way I felt at that show, not with any artist I’ve ever seen. I was curious if anyone who was there felt similar, or if this is just a PJ first show phenomenon. The band seemed like they were in top form, and the crowd just gave it all right back. Eddie acknowledging the crowd after Red Mosquito was just the icing on the cake…
    I drove five and a half hours to Philly for a show back in 2016 on another 10C member's word that he would sell me his extra GA ticket.  We met up outside the arena and then we ended up going to a dive bar in some nearby neighborhood before the show.  He brought up the "religious experience" aspect of live Pearl Jam.  That feeling exists for sure.  If you can go to a Philly show(s)....always go! This band kills Philly!
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  • Ray J. T.
    Ray J. T. Posts: 4,130
    edited June 3
    Been to countless shows, and I always come out saying that there is no other place in the world I’d rather be. I was there for both Philly shows, and N1 was one of the best shows I had seen in the last few tours. Energy was amazing, band was in top form, and the set list was incredible. N1 is a top 3 show for me. 
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  • Merkin Baller
    Merkin Baller Posts: 12,762
    edited June 3
    curmudgeoness said:

    But that particular Philly show was the best concert of the tour and one of the best I've ever seen. It's not, uh, common to see the upper-level folks on their feet, singing along to "Red Mosquito," which is a pretty deep cut for non-fans. Both the band and the crowd brought everything they had to that show. 
    This.... 30+ shows under my belt going back to '98, with some of those being real bangers, and Philly 1 '24 is about as good as any show I've ever seen them play. 

    Something extra happened between the band and the audience that night on a level I've only seen a couple other times.
  • Loujoe
    Loujoe Posts: 11,696
    May have to try to find this show on YouTube

    Man. I was at Hartford 2013 behind the stage and I never saw/heard/experienced a crowd like that.
    Not sure if it was my perspective, but Holy heck!!
    I think we also got a stripped down small town to the back.

    Ain't talking bout love

    F..king up with the lights on

    It was pretty pretty pretty f..king good!!
  • Merkin Baller
    Merkin Baller Posts: 12,762
    Loujoe said:
    May have to try to find this show on YouTube

    Man. I was at Hartford 2013 behind the stage and I never saw/heard/experienced a crowd like that.
    Not sure if it was my perspective, but Holy heck!!
    I think we also got a stripped down small town to the back.

    Ain't talking bout love

    F..king up with the lights on

    It was pretty pretty pretty f..king good!!
    Hartford '13 is THE show I hold Philly 1 '24 up to... easily the two best shows I've seen this band put on. 

    Alone... Long Road... Last Exit.... Long Road... Immortality... Save You.... that night was other worldly. & Yes... Elderly to the back of the house sounds about right. What a f'n night. 
  • 100 Pacer
    100 Pacer Toronto, ON Posts: 9,321
    Loudest PJ show I’ve attended.
    To quote the 10C from Newsletter #8: "Please understand we have a lot of members and it is very hard to please everybody. If you are one of those unhappy people...please call 1-900-IDN-TCAR."

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  • Mercury
    Mercury Posts: 425
    Just looked up that Hartford set, hot damn, looks like fire even on paper. 
  • Showbiz78
    Showbiz78 Posts: 44

    The live show experience is the reason we’re all in this fan club. I think that, because of when this band emerged, how they have evolved and endured, and the context of how each of us connected to them, every show is a religious experience for someone. I knew from my first show that I would never miss another show (in reasonable proximity). I share this because of the comments here about Hartford 2013, which is, objectively, their best show ever.

  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,111
    Philly 1 was perfection for me.  Was my favorite show since toronto 9/11/11.  
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • Merkin Baller
    Merkin Baller Posts: 12,762
    mcgruff10 said:
    Philly 1 was perfection for me.  Was my favorite show since toronto 9/11/11.  
    Perfection is the word... I don't skip a single track on the Philly boot from last year, something I can't say about Hartford 2013. 
  • deb1211
    deb1211 Posts: 2,028
    I feel every show is a religious experience. Its why I want to go more and more.
  • Chrrie
    Chrrie Posts: 435
    I felt exactly the same way, and it was my second favorite show I've ever attended. Everything from the crowd engagement, to the setlist, to the people I was personally around. Also when the Singles songs show up it always feels extra special, they just hit different in the best way. 
  • CROJAM95
    CROJAM95 Posts: 10,802
    dont forget bout Camden 2022....idk, might be better =)
  • Merkin Baller
    Merkin Baller Posts: 12,762
    edited June 3
    CROJAM95 said:
    dont forget bout Camden 2022....idk, might be better =)
    I would love to hear the opinion of anyone who was at both. 
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,111
    I was at both (GA in camden and side stage for philly 1), each were stellar but to me philly 1 was the better show.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • CROJAM95
    CROJAM95 Posts: 10,802
    mcgruff10 said:
    I was at both (GA in camden and side stage for philly 1), each were stellar but to me philly 1 was the better show.
    idk...its a toss up for me....splitting hairs

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