Play The Spectrum you pussies before they tear it down

my2hands
my2hands Posts: 17,117
edited February 2008 in The Porch
Seriously, i know the band loves to play the older historic arena's but rarely do they get the opportunity now to shake the old concrete and help lift the ghosts of memories past in classic legend filled arena's... well the Spectrum in Philadelphia is one of the last standing classic arena's left in this country... and it appears as though it is going to get torn down by it's corporate ownership, Comcast, to develop retail, hotel, and restaraunt space

So i think the boys need to get one final stop in at the Spectrum... 2 or 3 show stand would send it off just right

they have played it before, and they tried to play their again in 2005 but had to perform at the larger and newer Wachovia Center next door instead...

So now in 2008, with rumors flying about concerts and tours I think we should request that the band play the Spectrum for one last time, and give us local Philadelphia area fans one last opportunity to shake the foundation and wake the memories of this fine old building for one last hoorah, as only Pearl Jam and us freaks can...

The Spectrum may be past her prime and fading into an imminent and obvious demise... but we can give her one last night of life and energy...

ROCK THE FUCKING SPECTRUM IN 2008!!!

please sign on if you support this glorious cause...
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  • Kilgore_Trout
    Kilgore_Trout Posts: 7,334
    i say they use PJ to tear it down... have em crank their amps waaay up and just shake that fucker to the ground!

    i could make the trip to philly for this... ill sign your petition! :D
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  • Fahka
    Fahka Posts: 3,183
    sgossard3 wrote:
    i say they use PJ to tear it down... have em crank their amps waaay up and just shake that fucker to the ground!

    i could make the trip to philly for this... ill sign your petition! :D


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    it would be such a lovely show if they played there... hopefully they still can!
  • my2hands
    my2hands Posts: 17,117
    http://www.philly.com/philly/business/20080115_Big_plans_in_works_for_site_of_Spectrum.html
  • my2hands
    my2hands Posts: 17,117
    lets send her off in style!!!
  • Kilgore_Trout
    Kilgore_Trout Posts: 7,334
    just out of curiosity... how are the acoustic in that place? i find that the older the place is the better the sound generally... these new arenas have no charm and are NOT made for concerts
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  • jamminpearls
    jamminpearls Posts: 7,078
    the best idea i've heard in a while. Rock philly!
    Go Birds!!!!
  • rage against tm
    rage against tm Posts: 106
    i'll be there, it's on the way to other pj tour dates i'm wishin for, toronto, ny, st college, nj, dc, va, no one in their right mind comes to balt anymore, well axil was there last year showed up at 10:30, oh i rest my case
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  • phillyfan
    phillyfan Posts: 831
    i will sign that shit!!
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  • svenstephy
    svenstephy Posts: 182
    i support this thread!
    it's funny when things change so much, it's all state of mind...
  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,617
    I hereby pronounce this thread, Jeagler Approved.

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  • CopperTom
    CopperTom Posts: 3,167
    I enjoyed my only concert at the Spectrum.
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  • DriftingByTheStorm
    DriftingByTheStorm Posts: 8,684
    Spectrum '03 was one of the best (from a fan energy perspective) PJ shows i've ever seen.

    That arena is truly ear shattering in its reverberating acoustics.

    ROCK THE SPECTRUM.

    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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  • restlesssoul
    restlesssoul Posts: 6,961
    that would be a great idea....i love the old spectrum..
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  • grungejunky
    grungejunky Posts: 49
    drifting said it correct. when they took the stage there in 2003 you knew it was gonna be a special night. it felt like two straight minutes of deafening roar. great great show. first time i heard glorified g. i whole heartedly endorse the idea.
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  • DriftingByTheStorm
    DriftingByTheStorm Posts: 8,684
    grungejunky wrote:
    drifting said it correct. when they took the stage there in 2003 you knew it was gonna be a special night. it felt like two straight minutes of deafening roar. great great show. first time i heard glorified g. i whole heartedly endorse the idea.

    No you said it correct!
    ;)

    I almost forgot about the enormous opening reception.

    TO DATE, the loudest and fucking longest i have EVER heard a crowd cheer upon house lights going out.

    Fucking nuts.
    Incomparably so.
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  • scw156
    scw156 Posts: 442
    my2hands wrote:
    Seriously, i know the band loves to play the older historic arena's but rarely do they get the opportunity now to shake the old concrete and help lift the ghosts of memories past in classic legend filled arena's... well the Spectrum in Philadelphia is one of the last standing classic arena's left in this country... and it appears as though it is going to get torn down by it's corporate ownership, Comcast, to develop retail, hotel, and restaraunt space

    So i think the boys need to get one final stop in at the Spectrum... 2 or 3 show stand would send it off just right

    they have played it before, and they tried to play their again in 2005 but had to perform at the larger and newer Wachovia Center next door instead...

    So now in 2008, with rumors flying about concerts and tours I think we should request that the band play the Spectrum for one last time, and give us local Philadelphia area fans one last opportunity to shake the foundation and wake the memories of this fine old building for one last hoorah, as only Pearl Jam and us freaks can...

    The Spectrum may be past her prime and fading into an imminent and obvious demise... but we can give her one last night of life and energy...

    ROCK THE FUCKING SPECTRUM IN 2008!!!

    please sign on if you support this glorious cause...


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  • Vedd Hedd
    Vedd Hedd Posts: 4,639
    Anyone know of any sites that have pics of the INSIDE of the spectrum? Something that shows the seating area, concourse, etc?

    I heard its very much like the old Chicago Stadium, and just wanted to check it out.

    Man, I miss the Old Barn. too bad they may tear this down too.
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  • CHANGEinWAVES
    CHANGEinWAVES Posts: 10,169
    I'd love to see Pearl jam play there again....missed them last time:(
    It's a great place.:)
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  • deadhead321
    deadhead321 Posts: 66
    i'm seeing the Foo Fighters at teh Spectrum next thursday

    funny I saw this thread, just yesterday afternoon I was drinking beers on the steps of the spectrum before the Flyers/Rangers game.
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  • Kilgore_Trout
    Kilgore_Trout Posts: 7,334
    Vedd Hedd wrote:
    Anyone know of any sites that have pics of the INSIDE of the spectrum? Something that shows the seating area, concourse, etc?

    I heard its very much like the old Chicago Stadium, and just wanted to check it out.

    Man, I miss the Old Barn. too bad they may tear this down too.
    i think they should build some new arenas using the designs of old ones... the "retro" vibe is so in fashion right now and i think people would appreciate something like that... even if it means less seating... i missed out on ever attending a game/show at chicago stadium but ive heard great things!
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