I hope they are not going to be too literal about that "mid-week" part. I'd like my info tomorrow, all the speculation is getting kinda tedious. And that radio station announced some big new for Tuesday (not necessarily PJ-related though, but could very well be), so I'm hoping for Tuesday...
Well, do you need a lot of what you've got to survive?
I would think the news relates to something outside the bands control, otherwise they'd just announce the news without this mid week bollocks....I mean another festival appearance and the line up is secret and they are not allowed to divulge until a date as per their contract
I think it is too early for an ACL announcement. I don't remember there being a "tweet" alert for the ev west coast shows. As a result, I tend to think that both of those options are out for this mid-week announcement.
With all the rumours about shows in June (New York, Raleigh, etc.) my best guess is that this annoucement will be about a short tour in June surrounding Bonaroo.
Well only a few more days before all the hearsay and conjecture are out the window and we find out what the fuck is gonna happen.
the fucking anticipation is driving me nuts,being in Boston i feel confident we will get some show(if shows are to be announced)
anyone from the Boston area interested in grabbing a beer together before a show? i have yet to meet anyone off the board and would love to meet like minded people who share my sickness (PJ).
i guess we should wait for a show to be announced before plans are made
Oh, man.... I needed this, fingers crossed for two shows at the Gorge. It would make for the perfect summer weekend.
Great music...
Hot weather, cold beers and cool pj peeps...
Bring it on fellas!
"Holly f**k, that was so amazing, I just forgot who I came here to see!!" - Courtesy of the guy in the U2 t-shirt standing next to me in Aloha Stadium, Post PJ
How about we just shoot the birdy and give out info like a "real life" rock band????
PBM
"We paced ourselves and we didn't rush through it and we tried to be as creative as our collective minds would let us be over some course of time instead of just trying to rush through a record"
It's probably another book or something. Maybe new hoodies.
I was actually just thinking, that if the band ever breaks up they should announce it just like this. That would be hilarious.
The Man has a branch office in each of our brains, his corporate emblem is a white albatross, each local rep has a cover known as the Ego, and their mission in this world is Bad Shit.
On the 2005 tour, when Pearl JAm come to Quebec, He were sorry for us cause we were loosing our Hockey Team and He Said - Fuck the Colorado Avalanche, Fuck Them !!
Man the crowd were so crazy. Its been since may 25 1995 that we loose the Nordiques for the Avalanche, and I Still miss Them.... :(
Take Care of Joe, He was our Captain, He still the best around !!!
lol, it would be funny if the new date of your trip was when the tickets actually go on sale
that is what I'm afraid of. I'm leaving Thursday morning and coming back Saturday evening, so hopefully it's not Friday or Saturday...but I have my laptop ready
seriously - but...fuck...I wish they'd just tell us if it was tour news or merch news...they need a multi-coloured tweet system - tour news should be a green tweet. Kat, can you confirm if this is a green tweet.
Mar 17 2008 12:39 PM EDT
Eddie Vedder, Iraq Vet Send Anti-War Message With 'No More' Video, Premiering On Think MTV
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Tomas Young, 26-year-old paralyzed in war, inspired Vedder's song, as well as the documentary 'Body of War.'
By Chris Harris
On Monday (March 17), online political and social action community Think MTV is hosting the world premiere of Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder's "No More" video, a powerful clip calling for the end of the war in Iraq.
The video provides viewers with a window into the life of Tomas Young, a 26-year-old Army veteran, who was shot and paralyzed from the chest down after serving in Iraq for less than a week. Young's powerful and inspiring story served as the subject of a documentary called "Body of War," produced by legendary talk-show host Phil Donahue and Ellen Spiro, slated to hit select theaters later this month.
Young enlisted just two days after the attacks of September 11, intent on fighting those responsible for the deaths of thousands. The documentary details how he turned his personal suffering into political activism, as it questions the conflict that cost him his mobility.
"I shake my fist in impotent rage whenever I hear more evidence that the war [for which] I lost my ability to walk — and so many other things — could have been avoided entirely," Young says in a video interview with Vedder on Think.
In Vedder's video, Young's post-Iraq life is chronicled with painful imagery, interspersed with footage of Vedder performing the song. The clip shows Young maneuvering his wheelchair (which he says is in poor condition and falling apart), speaking to large crowds about his experience overseas and measuring out pain medication in his bed. There's also footage of war protests, images of a laughing George W. Bush, video of Young getting in and out of his chair and segments showing the veteran meeting with politicians to discuss his struggles.
The video ends with the some startling statistics of the war: the number of soldiers who've lost their lives in the war (nearly 4,000), those wounded in combat (28,770), Iraqi casualties (1.2 million), the number of homeless Iraq war veterans (200,000) and veteran suicides (120 a week).
While working on the song, Vedder and Young formed a friendship, which is detailed on Vedder's and Young's Think profiles. In fact, some of the lyrics to "No More" were culled from Young's own words about the war, which Vedder said "helped me say those things with conviction."
"Tomas has taught me a great deal, and our friendship has become one of depth and sincerity," Vedder said. "It has been a mind-expanding experience. I see how he relies on the strength of the songs to help him through each day. It is a true living example of the power of music."
Talking to people like Young and the mothers of soldiers who did not come back from Iraq has proved to Vedder "that this [war] has to stop — like, today."
On Tuesday, two days before the fifth anniversary of America's invasion of Iraq, Sire Records will release Body of War: Songs That Inspired an Iraq War Veteran, a two-CD compilation featuring songs handpicked by Young. The set includes Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder's previously unreleased, live version of "No More," which was specifically written for the "Body of War" documentary and performed with Ben Harper at last summer's Lollapalooza in Chicago's Grant Park.
Body of War: Songs That Inspired an Iraq War Veteran also boasts tracks from Bright Eyes, Neil Young, Bad Religion, John Lennon, Lupe Fiasco, Bruce Springsteen, System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian, Kimya Dawson, Laura Cantrell and the Nightwatchman.
"The compilation record was an idea that grew out of my love of music and my reliance on it before, during, and after the war," Young said. "The songs I selected for the record were tracks that inspired, motivated, and at times, literally saved me over the past few years."
Sale proceeds from the record will benefit the nonprofit organization Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW), which strives to give a voice to the large number of active-duty service people and veterans who are against the war but are under pressure to remain silent.
Get informed! Head to Choose or Lose for nonstop coverage of the 2008 presidential election, including everything from the latest news on the candidates to on-the-ground multimedia reports from our 51 citizen journalists, MTV and MySpace's Presidential Dialogues and much more.
Mar 17 2008 12:39 PM EDT
Eddie Vedder, Iraq Vet Send Anti-War Message With 'No More' Video, Premiering On Think MTV
Views 508
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Tomas Young, 26-year-old paralyzed in war, inspired Vedder's song, as well as the documentary 'Body of War.'
By Chris Harris
On Monday (March 17), online political and social action community Think MTV is hosting the world premiere of Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder's "No More" video, a powerful clip calling for the end of the war in Iraq.
The video provides viewers with a window into the life of Tomas Young, a 26-year-old Army veteran, who was shot and paralyzed from the chest down after serving in Iraq for less than a week. Young's powerful and inspiring story served as the subject of a documentary called "Body of War," produced by legendary talk-show host Phil Donahue and Ellen Spiro, slated to hit select theaters later this month.
Young enlisted just two days after the attacks of September 11, intent on fighting those responsible for the deaths of thousands. The documentary details how he turned his personal suffering into political activism, as it questions the conflict that cost him his mobility.
"I shake my fist in impotent rage whenever I hear more evidence that the war [for which] I lost my ability to walk — and so many other things — could have been avoided entirely," Young says in a video interview with Vedder on Think.
In Vedder's video, Young's post-Iraq life is chronicled with painful imagery, interspersed with footage of Vedder performing the song. The clip shows Young maneuvering his wheelchair (which he says is in poor condition and falling apart), speaking to large crowds about his experience overseas and measuring out pain medication in his bed. There's also footage of war protests, images of a laughing George W. Bush, video of Young getting in and out of his chair and segments showing the veteran meeting with politicians to discuss his struggles.
The video ends with the some startling statistics of the war: the number of soldiers who've lost their lives in the war (nearly 4,000), those wounded in combat (28,770), Iraqi casualties (1.2 million), the number of homeless Iraq war veterans (200,000) and veteran suicides (120 a week).
While working on the song, Vedder and Young formed a friendship, which is detailed on Vedder's and Young's Think profiles. In fact, some of the lyrics to "No More" were culled from Young's own words about the war, which Vedder said "helped me say those things with conviction."
"Tomas has taught me a great deal, and our friendship has become one of depth and sincerity," Vedder said. "It has been a mind-expanding experience. I see how he relies on the strength of the songs to help him through each day. It is a true living example of the power of music."
Talking to people like Young and the mothers of soldiers who did not come back from Iraq has proved to Vedder "that this [war] has to stop — like, today."
On Tuesday, two days before the fifth anniversary of America's invasion of Iraq, Sire Records will release Body of War: Songs That Inspired an Iraq War Veteran, a two-CD compilation featuring songs handpicked by Young. The set includes Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder's previously unreleased, live version of "No More," which was specifically written for the "Body of War" documentary and performed with Ben Harper at last summer's Lollapalooza in Chicago's Grant Park.
Body of War: Songs That Inspired an Iraq War Veteran also boasts tracks from Bright Eyes, Neil Young, Bad Religion, John Lennon, Lupe Fiasco, Bruce Springsteen, System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian, Kimya Dawson, Laura Cantrell and the Nightwatchman.
"The compilation record was an idea that grew out of my love of music and my reliance on it before, during, and after the war," Young said. "The songs I selected for the record were tracks that inspired, motivated, and at times, literally saved me over the past few years."
Sale proceeds from the record will benefit the nonprofit organization Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW), which strives to give a voice to the large number of active-duty service people and veterans who are against the war but are under pressure to remain silent.
Get informed! Head to Choose or Lose for nonstop coverage of the 2008 presidential election, including everything from the latest news on the candidates to on-the-ground multimedia reports from our 51 citizen journalists, MTV and MySpace's Presidential Dialogues and much more.
little birdy has stirred up the pot again. whatever the announcement is, when it is unvailed i will get another kick out of all the whiney bitches on this board who will be complaining and crying. you all know it will happen too.
No time to be void and save up on life, you gotta spend it all.
Budapest.Budapest.Arnhem.Antwerpen.Vienna.Madrid.Katowice.Nova_rock.Nijmegen.Rotterdam.Berlin.Dublin.Belfast.London.Venice.Prague.Stockholm.Copenhagen.Vienna.Leeds.Milton_keynes.Padova.Prague.Seattle1.Seattle2.Chicago1.Budapest.Cracow.Vienna..>>>LONDON.BERLIN1.BERLIN2 Eddie: Dublin & London
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"We're running out of beer, too?" EV 6/19/08
With all the rumours about shows in June (New York, Raleigh, etc.) my best guess is that this annoucement will be about a short tour in June surrounding Bonaroo.
I'll keep my fingers crossed until Wednesday.
that would be totally cool/funny or make sure you get your ncaa basketball chart done he he he
Jose. You're my friend and I think you're an awesome guy.
BUT I TOTALLY DISAGREE WITH YOU HERE!!!
Not cool or funny. :(
Gosh, that's dedication...
That's what I like to hear! I really hope the news delivers.
Well only a few more days before all the hearsay and conjecture are out the window and we find out what the fuck is gonna happen.
the fucking anticipation is driving me nuts,being in Boston i feel confident we will get some show(if shows are to be announced)
anyone from the Boston area interested in grabbing a beer together before a show? i have yet to meet anyone off the board and would love to meet like minded people who share my sickness (PJ).
i guess we should wait for a show to be announced before plans are made
Great music...
Hot weather, cold beers and cool pj peeps...
Bring it on fellas!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzjLlqIuVhI
he was asking for it!
http://seanbriceart.com/
That would be fantastic! I'm already going to the Gorge once (Rush on May 31st). Would love to make a second trrip this summer, especially for PJ!!!
"Sitting on a cornflake, waiting for the van to come...."
The people around me at work are wondering why I'm laughing right now.
"Sitting on a cornflake, waiting for the van to come...."
PBM
Wishlist Foundation: http://wishlistfoundation.org
I was actually just thinking, that if the band ever breaks up they should announce it just like this. That would be hilarious.
"You boo us, you call us pussies, and still we come back." EV NJ1 2006
2008 MSG 2
2006 NJ 1, NJ 2
2003 MSG 1
Man the crowd were so crazy. Its been since may 25 1995 that we loose the Nordiques for the Avalanche, and I Still miss Them.... :(
Take Care of Joe, He was our Captain, He still the best around !!!
that is what I'm afraid of. I'm leaving Thursday morning and coming back Saturday evening, so hopefully it's not Friday or Saturday...but I have my laptop ready
"Always be sure you're up-to-date so you don't risk missing out on something. That's right from the birdy.
xo" http://forums.pearljam.com/showthread.php?t=276531&page=3
thoughts?
seriously - but...fuck...I wish they'd just tell us if it was tour news or merch news...they need a multi-coloured tweet system - tour news should be a green tweet. Kat, can you confirm if this is a green tweet.
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1583509/20080317/vedder_eddie.jhtml
Mar 17 2008 12:39 PM EDT
Eddie Vedder, Iraq Vet Send Anti-War Message With 'No More' Video, Premiering On Think MTV
Views 508
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Tomas Young, 26-year-old paralyzed in war, inspired Vedder's song, as well as the documentary 'Body of War.'
By Chris Harris
On Monday (March 17), online political and social action community Think MTV is hosting the world premiere of Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder's "No More" video, a powerful clip calling for the end of the war in Iraq.
The video provides viewers with a window into the life of Tomas Young, a 26-year-old Army veteran, who was shot and paralyzed from the chest down after serving in Iraq for less than a week. Young's powerful and inspiring story served as the subject of a documentary called "Body of War," produced by legendary talk-show host Phil Donahue and Ellen Spiro, slated to hit select theaters later this month.
Young enlisted just two days after the attacks of September 11, intent on fighting those responsible for the deaths of thousands. The documentary details how he turned his personal suffering into political activism, as it questions the conflict that cost him his mobility.
"I shake my fist in impotent rage whenever I hear more evidence that the war [for which] I lost my ability to walk — and so many other things — could have been avoided entirely," Young says in a video interview with Vedder on Think.
In Vedder's video, Young's post-Iraq life is chronicled with painful imagery, interspersed with footage of Vedder performing the song. The clip shows Young maneuvering his wheelchair (which he says is in poor condition and falling apart), speaking to large crowds about his experience overseas and measuring out pain medication in his bed. There's also footage of war protests, images of a laughing George W. Bush, video of Young getting in and out of his chair and segments showing the veteran meeting with politicians to discuss his struggles.
The video ends with the some startling statistics of the war: the number of soldiers who've lost their lives in the war (nearly 4,000), those wounded in combat (28,770), Iraqi casualties (1.2 million), the number of homeless Iraq war veterans (200,000) and veteran suicides (120 a week).
While working on the song, Vedder and Young formed a friendship, which is detailed on Vedder's and Young's Think profiles. In fact, some of the lyrics to "No More" were culled from Young's own words about the war, which Vedder said "helped me say those things with conviction."
"Tomas has taught me a great deal, and our friendship has become one of depth and sincerity," Vedder said. "It has been a mind-expanding experience. I see how he relies on the strength of the songs to help him through each day. It is a true living example of the power of music."
Talking to people like Young and the mothers of soldiers who did not come back from Iraq has proved to Vedder "that this [war] has to stop — like, today."
On Tuesday, two days before the fifth anniversary of America's invasion of Iraq, Sire Records will release Body of War: Songs That Inspired an Iraq War Veteran, a two-CD compilation featuring songs handpicked by Young. The set includes Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder's previously unreleased, live version of "No More," which was specifically written for the "Body of War" documentary and performed with Ben Harper at last summer's Lollapalooza in Chicago's Grant Park.
Body of War: Songs That Inspired an Iraq War Veteran also boasts tracks from Bright Eyes, Neil Young, Bad Religion, John Lennon, Lupe Fiasco, Bruce Springsteen, System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian, Kimya Dawson, Laura Cantrell and the Nightwatchman.
"The compilation record was an idea that grew out of my love of music and my reliance on it before, during, and after the war," Young said. "The songs I selected for the record were tracks that inspired, motivated, and at times, literally saved me over the past few years."
Sale proceeds from the record will benefit the nonprofit organization Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW), which strives to give a voice to the large number of active-duty service people and veterans who are against the war but are under pressure to remain silent.
Get informed! Head to Choose or Lose for nonstop coverage of the 2008 presidential election, including everything from the latest news on the candidates to on-the-ground multimedia reports from our 51 citizen journalists, MTV and MySpace's Presidential Dialogues and much more.
Sounds like what politicians say when they are urged to say something but dont actually wanna say anything. So well done, Kat
10/4/96, 9/11/98, 8/25/00, 8/27/00, 8/30/00, 10/4/00, 4/29/03, 7/3/03, 7/9/03, 7/11/03, 9/28/04, 9/29/04, 5/12/06, 5/13/06, 5/24/06, 5/25/06, 6/3/06, 10/22/06, 8/5/07, 6/24/08, 6/25/08, 6/27/08, 6/28/08, 6/30/08, 8/2/08 (EV)
Eddie: Dublin & London