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  • NB73931
    NB73931 Posts: 7
    kevhead112 wrote:
    Anyone catch what McCready's first T-shirt was, the black and white one with two matching figures on it? It looked to me like it was Han Solo duplicated, but couldn't tell from my angle.

    It looked like Warhol's double Elvis' Cowboy painting in black and white T-Shirt form

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  • JLF78
    JLF78 Posts: 96
    iamica wrote:
    JLF78 wrote:
    Although my seats weren't as good as N2, my husband and I still had a great time. I would love to know what Ed's connection to Rockton is. He gave it a shout out in 06 & on Sunday right before launching into Elderly Woman. I live on the border of Rockton (population 5,296) and Roscoe (population 6,244), so I'm very curious!

    It seems like lately whenever they come to Chicago, Ed likes to yell out random suburb names to see who's from where. I was amused that he said Schaumburg twice, and then later on instead of saying "thank you Chicago" he said "thank you Skokie". :lol:



    Yeah, I noticed that most of the towns/cities he shouts out are 'burbs...Rockton is about 2 hrs. west of Chicago though. It's fairly out of the way. Roscoe's claim to fame is being the hometown of Danica Patrick. Rockton doesn't really have a claim to fame that I'm aware of....
  • PJISAJ
    PJISAJ Posts: 11
    JLF78 wrote:
    iamica wrote:
    JLF78 wrote:
    Although my seats weren't as good as N2, my husband and I still had a great time. I would love to know what Ed's connection to Rockton is. He gave it a shout out in 06 & on Sunday right before launching into Elderly Woman. I live on the border of Rockton (population 5,296) and Roscoe (population 6,244), so I'm very curious!

    It seems like lately whenever they come to Chicago, Ed likes to yell out random suburb names to see who's from where. I was amused that he said Schaumburg twice, and then later on instead of saying "thank you Chicago" he said "thank you Skokie". :lol:



    Yeah, I noticed that most of the towns/cities he shouts out are 'burbs...Rockton is about 2 hrs. west of Chicago though. It's fairly out of the way. Roscoe's claim to fame is being the hometown of Danica Patrick. Rockton doesn't really have a claim to fame that I'm aware of....

    I'm pretty sure they mentioned "Rock"ford and "Rock"ton in Champaign in 2003 as well. My guess is the only claim to fame for these two cities is that they have Rock in them. I work in Rockford and drive thru Rockton everyday...
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  • soapmademetaller
    soapmademetaller Minnesota Posts: 35
    What a great show!! Thanks to the 10Club for fantastic seats... section 121, row 19 (member #164xxx). This was my first time on the side of the stage, and I liked the different vantage point.

    Here's a video of Smile taken on my camera... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaJXqrFu8WI
  • verbtotrust4130
    verbtotrust4130 Posts: 52
    An awesome show. Great set list. Rats is always a special treat, simply because it has only been played 40 times live now I believe. The ultimate treat, though, was The Needle and the Damage Done-- I love the Neil Young version but, as everyone knows, every Pearl Jam cover (at least the ones that I can think of) always ends up being better than the original.
    I think it was worth noting that I talked to a woman outside before the 2nd show and we were talking about the 1st show. She said something that I hadn't thought of because I was probably too busy having my own fun, but she said that it just really looked like the whole band was having a lot of fun-- even more than usual. I had to agree with her after I thought about it.
    I think it was nice in certain parts of even the loudest songs, the crowd singing was louder than the loudspeakers, and the loudspeakers were very loud with it being an indoor show and all.
  • verbtotrust4130
    verbtotrust4130 Posts: 52
    It is sad that everyone has to complain about their seats or the setlist. I know I didn't become a fan club member just to get the best seats. I would just like to be in the front row during Crazy Mary one time. Other than that, I am fine anywhere.
    I would like to say that I love the special connection there is between Pearl Jam fans. For instance, I was in Grant Park for Lollapalooza when the doors opened and I spent the rest of the day in one place preserving my spot. I talked to some fans that I met there all day about other shows, songs, etc. It was crazy that when I went back to Chicago the next time for Eddie solo night one, I actually ran into those guys. We chatted for a few minutes about how shocking it was that we ran into each other. We talked about what we hoped to hear in the following show, etc. And they asked how my mom was doing (I took my mom with me to Lollapalooza and she also spent the entire day standing in the ridiculous heat to see the show; she's fucking awesome). None of my friends listen to Pearl Jam since I come from a rural community where most people would rather hear Brad Paisley sing about something stupid with no heartfelt lyrics, and just, well, altogether bad lyrics.
    What I am getting at, I suppose, is that my only disappointment with the whole experience of being there for show 1 is that I didn't run into those fans again.
    So if you guys are reading this, drop me a line some time and have a good one.
  • Pearlybaker
    Pearlybaker Posts: 217
    One of the best shows I've seen in 15 years of going to shows.

    Needle was awesome - felt bad for some of the newer fans who actually thought the Jackson Five sang it - silly rabbits. That's OK - I told them go get Decade by Neil and they'll be onto a whole new track of music to consume.

    Rats was sweet and opening with Long Road was very cool - very 10 C heavy show. First time in a long time I've been off my feet at a concert.

    Section 317 seats here but row 1 so they show was way better to be viewed than sitting in section 111 on night two.

    If you haven't seen them yet - you got something special coming to you - soak it in, it goes by fast. Now depression sets in....
    "Hey, listen asshole, one more fucker throws a fuckin' quarter up here and we're outta here, I'm tellin' ya, FUCKER! What the fuck, you're blowin' it for fuckin' everybody. Hit me with a fuckin' quarter again and, fuck it, I'm outta here. We're all outta here. Fuck you, and if anyone sees someone throw fuckin' change right next to them, you have my permission to beat the fuckin' holy shit outta them."
  • cbbjr
    cbbjr Posts: 241
    edited August 2009
    As always, excellent show. Sec 122 (Stone's side) row 9 with 10C #172xxx. First time I haven't been on the floor in an arena with 10C seats, but they were still fantastic.

    Not exceptional, but a good setlist. My highlights were Long Road, Sad, Rats, and Love Reign Over Me. First time in my twelve shows hearing those. However, what really made the show was the crowd. Everyone around me was loving everything. It definitely makes it more special when those around you are jumping up and down and signing the entire time. Met some good folks, including the guy next to me who was at his 50-something show, brought his dad, and had multiple more to look forward to this tour, including Australia and NZ.

    Had a great time in Chicago. Couldn't stay for the second night, but I got to attend with a great friend and we consumed a lot of good food and beer. Counting down the days until the Friday Philly show.
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  • ChadsStillAlive
    ChadsStillAlive Indianapolis Posts: 452
    Check out my review of Chicago I here: http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-3940-Indianapolis-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Pearl-Jam-in-Chicago-Night-1 Thanks!
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  • Dissidentman
    Dissidentman Posts: 15,378
    ChadsStillAlive wrote:
    Check out my review of Chicago I here: http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-3940-Indianapolis-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Pearl-Jam-in-Chicago-Night-1 Thanks!


    "Chicago I and II of 2009 will go down in my book as two of my all time favorite classic concerts, with Night II thus far ranking as the best show I have ever seen live, by any band."

    I can get behind this...
  • Flagg
    Flagg Posts: 5,856
    Pearlybaker wrote:
    One of the best shows I've seen in 15 years of going to shows.

    Needle was awesome - felt bad for some of the newer fans who actually thought the Jackson Five sang it - silly rabbits. That's OK - I told them go get Decade by Neil and they'll be onto a whole new track of music to consume.

    Ha! I'm a veteran and thought that at first!
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  • Red Mosquito75
    Red Mosquito75 Moline IL Posts: 1,038
    Flagg wrote:
    Pearlybaker wrote:
    One of the best shows I've seen in 15 years of going to shows.

    Needle was awesome - felt bad for some of the newer fans who actually thought the Jackson Five sang it - silly rabbits. That's OK - I told them go get Decade by Neil and they'll be onto a whole new track of music to consume.

    Ha! I'm a veteran and thought that at first!

    That is hilarious...Thank you pearl jam...You made this so special.I wish I would have been there for chicago2
    That was the show I wanted to see...Any time I see the band it is a privelege and I can't wait for backspacer and for hopefully a tour in 2010...keep on rockin
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  • HeavyHands
    HeavyHands Posts: 2,131
    ChadsStillAlive wrote:
    Check out my review of Chicago I here: http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-3940-Indianapolis-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Pearl-Jam-in-Chicago-Night-1 Thanks!

    "Nobody converts the ignorant like Pearl Jam."

    Line of the review right there. Well said. I wonder what was going through the minds that night of people who were merely casual fans of the band from their bygone era and were unfamiliar with the breadth of music played that night?
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  • Mamasan23
    Mamasan23 Posts: 16,390
    HeavyHands wrote:
    ChadsStillAlive wrote:
    Check out my review of Chicago I here: http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-3940-Indianapolis-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Pearl-Jam-in-Chicago-Night-1 Thanks!

    "Nobody converts the ignorant like Pearl Jam."

    Line of the review right there. Well said. I wonder what was going through the minds that night of people who were merely casual fans of the band from their bygone era and were unfamiliar with the breadth of music played that night?

    I actually brought one of those people with me. He hasn't listened to any Pearl Jam since Yield, so there was quite a bit he was unfamiliar with. However - he was on his feet the entire show and afterward kept saying how he had no idea that Pearl Jam was such an incredible live band. He stated that he will definitely be buying Backspacer. New convert!!! =)
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  • Sidnum
    Sidnum Posts: 674
    Flew back home from Chicago last night. Stayed a couple days. Both concerts were amazing. Scored lottery seats on the first night! Sec 2 Row 10. Basically 10th row center, slightly Stone side. PJ #265xxx. It was F'n awesome to say the least. Moretti's was really cool too. The second night was great as well. So many fans, all singing at the top of their lungs for every song is something to experience. I've been to a lot of shows and this was definitely one of the best.

    5 days in Chicago, 2 Pearl Jam concerts, Sox game, museums, Sears(Willis) Tower with its new glass walk out thing, good food, The Bean.....all a great time.
  • JLF78
    JLF78 Posts: 96
    It seems like lately whenever they come to Chicago, Ed likes to yell out random suburb names to see who's from where. I was amused that he said Schaumburg twice, and then later on instead of saying "thank you Chicago" he said "thank you Skokie". :lol:[/quote]



    Yeah, I noticed that most of the towns/cities he shouts out are 'burbs...Rockton is about 2 hrs. west of Chicago though. It's fairly out of the way. Roscoe's claim to fame is being the hometown of Danica Patrick. Rockton doesn't really have a claim to fame that I'm aware of....[/quote]

    I'm pretty sure they mentioned "Rock"ford and "Rock"ton in Champaign in 2003 as well. My guess is the only claim to fame for these two cities is that they have Rock in them. I work in Rockford and drive thru Rockton everyday...[/quote]

    Small World! Glad that I'm not the only PJ fan in the area!
  • tradrrr
    tradrrr Posts: 23
    I brought my little brother (17 years old) to the concert. It was his first and he was blown away. I think he's a fan for life as he asked to borrow my cds from the band!
  • Devote Myself
    Devote Myself Posts: 21
    Awesome show!!! We were really far away (306) but it was still awesome. I think Save you and Smile and In Hiding were my personal fav's. I was so psyched to hear them and I thought Jeff and Stone trading instruments and Eddie playing harmonica was super cool. I met a really cool ten club couple from Iowa. They ended up trading seats with other people who had gotten separated and I didn't see them again, so I hope you guys had a great time.
    And I loved seeing Bad Religion. But they are obviously made for a more personal venue. Still freaking awesome!!!
    I rode a train from Rochester, NY to be there (12 hours each way) and it was so worth it!!!!
    Oh, and we were offered tickets to night 2 the next day by a couple we met at the Aquarium, but we couldn't go b/c of the train, etc, but MAN!!! In my tree......ahhhh!!!! oh well, thanks for the offer. Someday, God willing, I will get to see two in a row!
  • pearljamz0000
    pearljamz0000 Posts: 1
    Took my 16 year old daughter to her first (Definitely not last) show. She 's starting to get into Disturbed and Slipnot. Her favorite phrase was "Pearl Jam rules!!) It was awesome to see her eyes light up as Long Road went into its chorus. One down side to bringing her was several comments about me robbing the cradle. Totally uncalled for. But the upside was comments about her having a great dad. (Ego booster) :) Every member in the 10C should take their kids to a concert to see the GREATEST BAND IN THE WORLD!!!!!
  • walkthehemisphere
    walkthehemisphere Posts: 12
    As my wife stated it was an awesome show, surprised to be in the back but still grateful. So many 10 clubbers 8thousand+ unbelievable. Short show, Bad Religion was great. I've been waiting to see them since Recipe for Hate. Ed should have sung on Watch it Die. That would have made my decade.
    Lucky to be there, and to have had a safe and smooth journey, to and from upstate NY.
    My highlights were seeing the entire arena participate in elderly woman. And hearing reign over me, in hiding, smile, sad, and the star spangled banner. Plus all the new songs were great, especially the back to basic punk sound of super sonic. You can def. hear the Ramones influence. Got some is one of my new favs. Loved Chicago and getting there was half the fun. Thank you PJ and 10C.

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