***Official Please Play The South Petition***

JTR

BTW Grjammer, I really loved that skating rink in Grand Rapids. Ed said "this is the most uninteresting structure we've ever played in". I know you remember. The DeltaPlex I think?? Was a great show however.

weenie

JTR wrote:

Pearl Jam never said "tickets don't sell in the South". Tours don't sell in the South just like albums don't sell anymore with the advent of the Commodore 64. Other than Kenny Chesney, who else is selling? Tim and Faith aren't even playing in Tennessee - Canada is where they're headed. For some reason live music isn't drawing people out in the South at today's ticket prices (even PJ's prices). Tour sponsorship is hell to find.

I do know that economically, things are tuff for a lot of folks right now. The reasons are many. Some people just have to be satisfied to blow their cash on a huge TV and sit home and watch movies and other entertainment. The prices of tickets are out of sight for artists who, in my mind, are way overrated.

For example, we have a small amphitheater here in Atlanta called Chastain. Probably holds 5,000 at most. The big sell is tables and you can bring any food/booze you like. They came out with their summer schedule a couple of days ago. All the tickets are $95 to $150 per person. Steve Nicks is $110. $110!! Just incredible. Most of the other acts playing have careers that are just fond memories. Pro sports went the same route a few years back. Just my opinion...

Oh yeah, I think it was Ed who said it first (or maybe it was Howard Zinn) "there ain't gonna be any middle anymore"

grjammer

I was there...and I'm sorry to say I've been to more than a few shows at the deltaplex...it is a terrible venue. I'll take pearl jam anywhere I can get them though. I wonder if they enjoyed the venue so much they might be returning at some point? The Van Andel Arena is much nicer.

stoneg

I feel like I won an award or something.Like we win the Superbowl.I feel like giving a speech.I would like to thank everyone who has never lost the hope or faith that we would get our southern shows.I would like to give HUGH thanks to the following members first and fore most Gardenlover for starting this thread.Without you none of this would have happened.Tybird for beginning there since the beginning and keeping things rolling(a true leader).Dollpartz for begin the only one who showed up at my Pearl Jam fan meetup in Tampa in October(No Doubt! lol!)and for beginning so cool.Leathermandi another cool fan I would have never met if not for this thread.And Spalma someone who I have not met yet but I know is super cool and has alot of wisdom and is a super cool Mom to boot.And a Big Thank You to JTR who is the Man of the Hour in my books.Peace to all and see you at the shows!

NCBRI

OK, time for more beer, some basketball and some hockey.
Gonna post some lyrics from a band that brings out the haterade around here. Oh well, the song seems appropriate for today.



The heart is a bloom
Shoots up through the stony ground
There's no room
No space to rent in this town

You're out of luck
And the reason that you had to care
The traffic is stuck
And you're not moving anywhere

You thought you'd found a friend
To take you out of this place
Someone you could lend a hand
In return for grace

It's a beautiful day
Sky falls, you feel like
It's a beautiful day
Don't let it get away

You're on the road
But you've got no destination
You're in the mud
In the maze of her imagination

You love this town
Even if that doesn't ring true
You've been all over
And it's been all over you

It's a beautiful day
Don't let it get away
It's a beautiful day

Touch me
Take me to that other place
Teach me
I know I'm not a hopeless case

See the world in green and blue
See China right in front of you
See the canyons broken by cloud
See the tuna fleets clearing the sea out
See the Bedouin fires at night
See the oil fields at first light
And see the bird with a leaf in her mouth
After the flood all the colors came out

It was a beautiful day
Don't let it get away
Beautiful day

Touch me
Take me to that other place
Reach me
I know I'm not a hopeless case

What you don't have you don't need it now
What you don't know you can feel it somehow
What you don't have you don't need it now
Don't need it now
Was a beautiful day

TracesofHumanity

It's been over 10 years since Pearl Jam played our beautiful city of Charleston (my first show). It's about time they paid us a visit. After all, I visited their amazing city last year when I went to the Gorge, it's time to repay the favor. They could play at the Performing Arts Center, which wasn't built when they were here, but I'm saying if they really want to make it up to us, they could play a secret show at the Charleston Pour House. It's a great jam band venue with a killer cuban restaurant attached to it.

TheGossman

TracesofHumanity wrote:

It's been over 10 years since Pearl Jam played our beautiful city of Charleston (my first show). It's about time they paid us a visit. After all, I visited their amazing city last year when I went to the Gorge, it's time to repay the favor. They could play at the Performing Arts Center, which wasn't built when they were here, but I'm saying if they really want to make it up to us, they could play a secret show at the Charleston Pour House. It's a great jam band venue with a killer cuban restaurant attached to it.

you ever been to the plex in north charleson? Not saying PJ could ever play there, its too small, but its the coolest fuckin venue, used to be a movie theater and they converted it into a concert hall, so as you are walking to the bar it feels like you are going to a movie, its like seeing a concert in a huge movie theater (minus the popcorn smell)

Pearl Juli

WOW...there's been a lot of stuff going on here! What did I miss?



wait...
:eek: WHAT??? :eek:

:eek: 2 Florida dates? :eek:

Just the fact Florida is a possibility makes me HAPPY!!!!!
Juli will see her first PJ show at last!!! :D:D

YASSSS!!!!!!!!!

:D:D:D

JTR

Weenie, Chastain Park is really great. I saw Neil Young do Greendale there in the pouring rain and it was a real highlight.

But PJ would overrun that neighborhood.

pathorses

Man, there is SO much going on here......took forever to catch up!

Texas, I feel your pain and I really think you'll get a show. This is a "draft" so who knows what the final plan will be? I mean, you're almost a "whole nother country", right? That can't be ignored....

If the draft is correct, I'll mos def be in Raleigh, Atlanta and Nashville, maybe Florida, too. I think a meet-up in every spot is a must!! Damn I can't hardly wait.........

Pat

JTR, thanks for spreading what you know! I realize Chesney sells out here every year but PJ sells out Charlotte every time, too, so I'm glad you spoke out about that!

SPALMA

grjammer wrote:

I was there...and I'm sorry to say I've been to more than a few shows at the deltaplex...it is a terrible venue. I'll take pearl jam anywhere I can get them though. I wonder if they enjoyed the venue so much they might be returning at some point? The Van Andel Arena is much nicer.

I'm not heartbroken with them not playing Orlando. The Orena sucks big time for sound. So does Icepalace in Tampa... hope it is at the new amphitheater in Tampa.

Abookamongstthemany

JTR wrote:

Well, I am a male version of our species from TN. Ty has seen a picture of me.

The tour starts in the Northeast, goes toward the Chicagoland area, then down the East Coast, one stop in VA, one in NC, two in FLA, one in GA, one in TN, and then through the upper midwest ending in Washington State.

Is that enough for today?

***Fingers crossed for Charlotte and Atl***

although atl is pretty much a sure bet

SPALMA

MakingWaves wrote:

That sounds great! Sitting in a bar pre-show with a Tshirt designed by weenie, drinking some cold ones and meeting all the great people from here. Then of course seeing Pearl Jam in concert. It gives me chills.

Yeah, I get the same warm feeling when I think of meetine everyone as I get when I think of old PJ shows or thee anticipation of a new show.

SPALMA

pathorses wrote:

Man, there is SO much going on here......took forever to catch up!

!

Hope you caught the talk about meeting up...

While trying to catch up for 2 hours I missed I fought the urge to take notes on all the thoughts I wanted to respond to. (too much like work)

dangerboy

JTR wrote:

I do not have venues, only cities and dates. I can (and have) only guessed Walnut Creek from 'being there in 00 and '03. I grew up in Durham and can't think of another suitable venue??

they played greensboro in 00, not raleigh. they hit the creek in 98 and 03

rbc center in raleigh would be suitable

regency park amphitheater out in cary holds like 8000

TheGossman

looking forward to meeting you guys, this will be one hell of a summer!

NotSoElderlyWoman

Oh wow! Just catching up after a nasty accident on Wed. This is definately great news, and i am all for meeting up for the show here.

Anon

Weenie, are you the one talking about t-shirt designs? ( I would scroll back through the posts, but my brain is fried from the day) That is such a great idea! Birds, Trees, Pit Names, and the word FAITHFULL, all kinda rolled into something beautiful, colorful, and fun?

It feels like Christmas and my birthday all at the same time! Once we get the official dates and can start firming up the plans, I won't be able to get this smile off of my face, it really is a dream come true after this long ass wait. And how cool would a ten club show be somewhere in the south? Like i said, its a dream so i might as well dream big, right?

Anon

NotSoElderlyWoman wrote:

Oh wow! Just catching up after a nasty accident on Wed. This is definately great news, and i am all for meeting up for the show here.

i hope you're okay?!?!

stoneg

SPALMA wrote:

I'm not heartbroken with them not playing Orlando. The Orena sucks big time for sound. So does Icepalace in Tampa... hope it is at the new amphitheater in Tampa.

Yes, the Ford Amphitheater. The Who is going to play there soon.