well they canceled the one in Vineland, which is very close to me.
FUCK! When did that happen?! I was hoping there would be an outside shot Pearl Jam would also announce they were playing there considering the proximity to Phila/NY/Boston and this area is such a stronghold for the band.
I would much rather see a PJ concert. Festivals are cool because you get to see alot of bands but as far as PJ was concerned I thought Lollapalooza sucked. I would much rather have an assigned seat rather than being packed in like a bunch of Sardines with people who haven't showered in days only to hear the Rearview Mirror LP minus Who You Are. To me they are much better when playing to their own fans than people who haven't heard anything since Vitalogy... I guess it's just not my cup of tea. To all those who do go have a great time and think of me when they play an amazing set just to spite me..
I should say that if it appears this is the only show they will play I will be forced to go...
I don’t like festivals either, I rather not do festivals BUT while I do expect them to play some other shows this year I certainly do not expect a tour so I’m definitely going to Bonnaroo and making the best of it
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Just my two cents, but I would much rather see them play their own show, not a festival. I guess I just assimilate festivals with a Grateful Dead or Phish atmosphere...not that there's anything wrong with it...just not my cup of tea. Don't think it will happen, but I hope they announce a full blown North American tour...like they did in 03.
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Sorry but if you like following a band around to multiple shows because you enjoy their music then you sir are a hippie. Admitting you have a problem is the first step.
Seriously though chances are the lineup for Bonnaroo is going to be good, So if you can't find other bands on it you want to hear besides Pearl Jam, it might be time for you to expand your musical horizons.
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I love Bonnaroo but it is not the ideal setting for a die-hard fan to see his/her favorite band. It was cool to see bands like The Police and Tool in that environment - bands that I wanted to see but am not all that crazy about - but while I was watching both of those bands on the main stage it occurred to me that I would hate to have to fight that size of a crowd to get 100 feet away (MINIMUM) from a band I loved.
So again, Bonnaroo itself is awesome and it is a great way to see a lot of different bands in one place. It is especially good for seeing bands for the first time - the crowd for the Flaming Lips was huge, but I had never seen them before so I didn't mind it that much. But if you are used to seeing them in clubs or even basketball arenas, you will not be happy with the size of the crowd for a Pearl Jam set.
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I am there with you Jesika. But, not 'cause it's a festival - though I understand that; but because it's a a festival across the country from where I live.
I would much rather see a PJ concert. Festivals are cool because you get to see alot of bands but as far as PJ was concerned I thought Lollapalooza sucked. I would much rather have an assigned seat rather than being packed in like a bunch of Sardines with people who haven't showered in days only to hear the Rearview Mirror LP minus Who You Are. To me they are much better when playing to their own fans than people who haven't heard anything since Vitalogy... I guess it's just not my cup of tea. To all those who do go have a great time and think of me when they play an amazing set just to spite me..
I should say that if it appears this is the only show they will play I will be forced to go...
NEVER!
seated shows suck. I'd rather be in a pit with sweaty rocking people ANY time! and if Lolla is anything to go by, US pits are really soft anyway.
plus festivals do rock, camping ones at least; there's the whole athmosphere, the bands to discover. The only drawback is shorter sets (greatest hits can still work, see Hurricane one, that was kick ass being there) and I understand that is a non-issue at Bonarroo for the headliners.
Let's put it this way - I'm a completely inept camper - I like beds, hot showers, and cleanliness! But if its the only chance to see PJ in 08, I'll seriously consider it.
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Let's put it this way - I'm a completely inept camper - I like beds, hot showers, and cleanliness! But if its the only chance to see PJ in 08, I'll seriously consider it.
I would much rather see a PJ concert. Festivals are cool because you get to see alot of bands but as far as PJ was concerned I thought Lollapalooza sucked. I would much rather have an assigned seat rather than being packed in like a bunch of Sardines with people who haven't showered in days only to hear the Rearview Mirror LP minus Who You Are. To me they are much better when playing to their own fans than people who haven't heard anything since Vitalogy... I guess it's just not my cup of tea. To all those who do go have a great time and think of me when they play an amazing set just to spite me..
I should say that if it appears this is the only show they will play I will be forced to go...
Yeah, I'm not really a fan of seeing pj in a festival setting. We have a local festival two times a year put on down here called Buzzfest and if PJ ever headlined that I would go, but yet be dissapointed cause of the majority of the reasons you mentioned. The set will be shorter than a normal pj show, and as you said will more or less be "rearview mirror" hits with maybe a few B sides, and some covers. To those going to the 'Roo have an awesome time. I have such a weird opinion on festivals because it also gives me a chance to check out some bands I might not normally see, just like some will do with pj. I just hate GA shows to though, because if you are short (I'm 5'8) if you aren't in the first two or three rows, you can't really see all that well, but it depends on the set up. People at GA festivals tend to not behave either and you get all the crowd surfing and crap, and sorry I think us true pj people have grown out of that. In all honesty, I'm surprised pj even does festivals anymore. knowing my luck though living in Texas, a festival setting may be the only way to get to see pj down here. I keep thinking they may do a Buzzfest show down here in the near future.
im in no mood for a festival...I just wanna see pj in concert...not interested in a three day sweat fest..smelly people...half ass music...pj is just fine!
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I'd love to see them do a festival...if it was closer to me. I really hope this announcement is just a "Pearl Jam tour with a stop at Bonnaroo" type of thing.
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if i was 30 years younger, i'd be first in line at any/all the festivals i could find, whether pj played or not. it's not that i'm against festivals or camping, i was at both gorge shows which were equal to heaven on earth. just this time, it's not in the cards, for a lot of reasons....not complaining, not whining...life, and all its happenings, has a way of making decisions for you.
but to those who are going, rock it out one time for the old folks like me!
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if i was 30 years younger, i'd be first in line at any/all the festivals i could find, whether pj played or not. it's not that i'm against festivals or camping, i was at both gorge shows which were equal to heaven on earth. just this time, it's not in the cards, for a lot of reasons....not complaining, not whining...life, and all its happenings, has a way of making decisions for you.
but to those who are going, rock it out one time for the old folks like me!
Heard that, old-timer.
I'll rock myself silly at Bonnaroo this year for your generation.
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I don’t like festivals either, I rather not do festivals BUT while I do expect them to play some other shows this year I certainly do not expect a tour so I’m definitely going to Bonnaroo and making the best of it
I totally agree with you; we went to Lolla last year with the same attitude and we ended up having a great time. I would rather have the chance to see them at a festival than to not seem them at all.
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FUCK! When did that happen?! I was hoping there would be an outside shot Pearl Jam would also announce they were playing there considering the proximity to Phila/NY/Boston and this area is such a stronghold for the band.
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I don’t like festivals either, I rather not do festivals BUT while I do expect them to play some other shows this year I certainly do not expect a tour so I’m definitely going to Bonnaroo and making the best of it
off course you can ...:D
I don't really want to see them at Bonnaroo, meaning I don't want to attend, but I don't mind that they have chosen to play there.
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Seriously though chances are the lineup for Bonnaroo is going to be good, So if you can't find other bands on it you want to hear besides Pearl Jam, it might be time for you to expand your musical horizons.
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So again, Bonnaroo itself is awesome and it is a great way to see a lot of different bands in one place. It is especially good for seeing bands for the first time - the crowd for the Flaming Lips was huge, but I had never seen them before so I didn't mind it that much. But if you are used to seeing them in clubs or even basketball arenas, you will not be happy with the size of the crowd for a Pearl Jam set.
If this was at the Gorge I would so be there!!
seated shows suck. I'd rather be in a pit with sweaty rocking people ANY time! and if Lolla is anything to go by, US pits are really soft anyway.
plus festivals do rock, camping ones at least; there's the whole athmosphere, the bands to discover. The only drawback is shorter sets (greatest hits can still work, see Hurricane one, that was kick ass being there) and I understand that is a non-issue at Bonarroo for the headliners.
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Yeah, I'm not really a fan of seeing pj in a festival setting. We have a local festival two times a year put on down here called Buzzfest and if PJ ever headlined that I would go, but yet be dissapointed cause of the majority of the reasons you mentioned. The set will be shorter than a normal pj show, and as you said will more or less be "rearview mirror" hits with maybe a few B sides, and some covers. To those going to the 'Roo have an awesome time. I have such a weird opinion on festivals because it also gives me a chance to check out some bands I might not normally see, just like some will do with pj. I just hate GA shows to though, because if you are short (I'm 5'8) if you aren't in the first two or three rows, you can't really see all that well, but it depends on the set up. People at GA festivals tend to not behave either and you get all the crowd surfing and crap, and sorry I think us true pj people have grown out of that. In all honesty, I'm surprised pj even does festivals anymore. knowing my luck though living in Texas, a festival setting may be the only way to get to see pj down here. I keep thinking they may do a Buzzfest show down here in the near future.
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Festivals are not my bag, baby.
If they played at Lolla again, I would go only because they would be so close, and I would not go at 6 am like last time.
I would find a nice shade tree and sit under it. Or maybe just show up right before PJ takes the stage.
I like seeing other bands, but its almost like music overload. Id much rather see each band at their own shows as well.
But, some people like festivals, so thats fine too. Have fun! ill be watching the setlist on the boards, and saving money for regular shows.
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the possibilities are endless with a festival.. never seen them outside though, so that will be interesting...
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but to those who are going, rock it out one time for the old folks like me!
Heard that, old-timer.
I'll rock myself silly at Bonnaroo this year for your generation.
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