* LA 2 Fanviews Here 10/01/09 *

JK109224 · October 2009

To the people complaing about the crowds, and seeing Ed visibly frustrated with the crowds - when you embark on an overall strategy that clearly intends to reach a wider audience then you've got to expect a more diverse range of people at your shows.

ZeMightyJedd · October 2009

Allow me to respond to some of the audience criticism...

I was in the nosebleeds last night and in much better seats tonight-- section 13 row f. (NOTE: I am using my Ten Club membership for Wednesday night's tickets next week). The crowd was way WAY better tonight then it was last night, and trust me, it wasn't even that bad last night. Point being, the crowd was off the hook tonight! I am a fairly experienced Pearl Jam concert attendee (9 shows and counting), and every single person near me tonight was going crazy, cheering loudly, dancing, and singing along to every song.

Screw the people on this site who think that tonight's crowd wasn't loud or excited enough. I think people find it too easy to bash LA crowds. Keep in mind-- the audience at the Gibson is only 1/3 the size of a normal arena audience.

Tonight's crowd was fantastic. Everyone around me could tell that Eddie, Jeff and the boys didn't want to call it quits at the end of the night. Tonight's crowd made me proud to be a Pearl Jam fan.

Magic_NYC · October 2009

4th show for me, MSG I and II last year (the garden was actually shaking), Chicago 1 this year with lousy 10c seats but that really doesn't matter to me. Tonight my girlfriend and I were dead center row CC. Eye to eye with Eddie. I thought this show was unbelievable. Severed hand, I got sh%# and the energy RVM was played with tonight, melted my face. I thought the crowd was tremendous, especially Mike's side. You guys were definitely feeling it. I'm from NY and am used to high energy. I heard rumors that L.A. crowds are more laid back. Not tonight friends. There were some really cool people near me all going crazy. I looked back and saw everyone standing, fists pumping and singing their hearts out. The energy they sensed was completely real. You could see on Eddie's face when we all sung the first part of Betterman that he really appreciated the effort. I want to thank the 10 Club for the best concert experience of my life and thank the best band ever for a night I'll never forget.

West15th · October 2009

The previous posts have captured a lot of the night. I'll add my two cents. The band had a lot of energy tonight, particularly Ed. I was in the second row, and could tell how much he was putting into it tonight.

Alive, as usual, was incredible. Ed was all over the stage, diving across it on his knees at one point. He also made it a point to connect with two disabled fans in the front on Stone's side. He's a class act without any doubt.

There were a lot of technical troubles. A few mic changes, a few guitar changes. And at one point, mike, stone and jeff came together mid-song and I could see Mike say, "I can't hear any vocals." Seemed like a problem the whole time.

Stone looked like a 60 year old woman. WTF is up with his hair?

My take on Jazz Oddessy was that its something the band jokes around with at rehearsal. Matt was playing all sorts of different feels and tempos and feels. It wasn't a song per se. You didn't miss much.

As for Lukin with strings... I think that was something special for us in attendance. Without the visual it might be lost.

Meijin · October 2009

ZeMightyJedd wrote:

Screw the people on this site who think that tonight's crowd wasn't loud or excited enough. I think people find it too easy to bash LA crowds. Keep in mind-- the audience at the Gibson is only 1/3 the size of a normal arena audience.

To be clear - it was clear the crowd was into it, I happened to be in an isolated too-cool-for-school pocket. Frequent smoke breaks, standing there making fun of people around them, or standing there with a "I'd rather be home sleeping" look. Had I been about six rows forward it would have been a different experience, but I wasn't so I've gotta say it was a definite buzzkill.

Still trying to figure out something for 10/6 to get out of the very back of the theater.

fisttothejaw · October 2009

This was a great, great show. I've seen a ton of bands over the years, and I always have this feeling with PJ that the show I'm watching is a one-time-only, organic thing, crafted specifically for that night's crowd. Tonight was no exception. My wife and I both came away feeling like we had been part of a unique and special moment... awesome.

Driven to Tears, I Believe in Miracles - awesome. Jeremy and Alive - felt fresh again! And I particularly enjoyed hearing Severed Hand (as well as the BS songs)

But for me the highlight of the night was Rearview Mirror. It was close to the rails, nearly veering out of control, and it reminded me of the dangerous days... loved it.

Since my wife was with me, I appreciated that there were some of the more "recognizable" songs tonight - but I'm going back on Tuesday, and I'm hoping they'll dig deep into the songlist to pull out some rare gems... I mean, damn, I wouldn't mind a Tremor Christ...

finally · October 2009

To be clear - it was clear the crowd was into it, I happened to be in an isolated too-cool-for-school pocket. Frequent smoke breaks, standing there making fun of people around them, or standing there with a "I'd rather be home sleeping" look.

I was unfortunate to be in one of those "pockets" too - the dude in front of me playing games on his CrackBerry all nite and the chic to the right of me only getting excited during "Alive" and "Betterman" - and that was Orchestra Row TT!

goo · October 2009

I just got in. what a great night...... after being on a 6 and 1/2-year hiatus from seeing Pearl Jam live. I've been pacifying myself on DVDs and bootlegs since 2003, and I'm afraid to say I might have jaded myself a bit over the years, but man it was still great seeing them live again. the thing I noticed the most was their energy. for a bunch of guys in their mid-40s, they're playing as hard as they did back in the day. everything sounded so great.... even Eddie's vocals. and that is how I imagined it would. in a live setting where you are actually there, it all sounds so good. it just doesn't come across so well on a CD of the show. but I gotta hand it to Eddie for being able to do some strong singing for almost 3 hours straight... I'm gonna have to take some of the things back I said about his voice being tired and worn out before. I blew my voice out by about the 5th song tonight so I have no room to talk. as far as the setlist goes, I think it's fair to say that it was standard. there was a bit too much Backspacer material played tonight for my taste, and I would've gladly traded 3 or 4 from the new album for some older songs or some of my old favorites. but hey, I finally got to hear Jeremy live. ha ha. and the Androgynous Mind/Corduroy opener was great too. Once was also a surprise for me, and the first thing I noticed about it was that they're playing it in a lower key. met some very cool people before and after the show. oh and did I also mention that we had FRONT ROW tickets? God Bless the 10C and their random seat allocations in rows 1 and 2, regardless of seniority

but I'm still kinda jealous of the setlist from last night (9/30) and I'm pretty sure I won't get to attend Oct. 6 or 7, so I hope we were lucky enough to get some songs tonight that won't be played the next 2 shows. one last question.... WHY wasn't Footsteps played?? someone said it was on the setlist but it got skipped. anyway hope you all had fun.

norm · October 2009

FRONT
FUCKING
ROW!!!

Spags · October 2009

norm wrote:

FRONT
FUCKING
ROW!!!

LOL! Norm's head just exploded!

What a fantastic set list, another boot for me! I hate all of you by the way!

we belong together · October 2009

Tenth show for me. Took my 13 year old who's birthday is today (her first show). This crowd thing is absurd. Boston best US show Buenos Aires night 1 greatest show/crowd ever. LA fans got a real treat with Lukin and Ben Harper kicked ass. But lets face it the show would have been classic if they completed the trilogy and trown in Garden. I am greedy. Thank you Nate and Pearl Jam.

FANnCA · October 2009

great show, thank you 10club orc 7 row BB which basicaly worked out to being 5th row. mike right in front of us all night.
best LA crowd i have been in. set list was very rocking felt like a show from late 90's energy wise. Ed was in great mood smiling alot. Gibson Amp is my new fav venue great sound and didn't seem like there would be a bad seat in the place.

We had a Phil Jackson sighting

Great Night!

JohnD. · October 2009

FYI "Jazz Oddessy" is likey a reference to the film THIS IS SPINAL TAP. After Nigel is fired from the group, the band tries to figure out which songs they can do in their concert that night. They realize that with him gone, they only have a 10 minute set. Derek Smalls suggests the band go out and do a freeform "Jazz Oddessy".

BTW I was at tonight's show and it just rocked. Awesome thing: on the way up from the parking garage me and my friend were on the escalator alone with Cameron Crowe!!!

Fifthelement · October 2009

norm wrote:

FRONT
FUCKING
ROW!!!

:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:

CONGRATU-
FUCKING-
LATIONS

That is so awesome Norm!

wigoutdcp · October 2009

what did the great cameron crowe have to say after seeing the greatest rock and roll band in the world?????
cant wait to see that film he is making.....holy shit......45 shows and counting

My Same Old Friend · October 2009

Tonight's show was absolutely amazing...great crowd interaction, awesome set list, stunning showmanship and most importantly, great live music truly made it a memorable experience. I have been to dozens of PJ shows and this ranks up there. I will say that for me at least, crowd interaction does play a big part in the overall experience of the show...this is true of most concerts. If you are at a PJ show and are just going to be texting or sitting there with your thumb in yer butt, Why Go (see what I did there)? It's like going to see a movie and having people talk really loud while you are trying to get into it, it may not bother some people, but for me and many others it sucks.

I was in TenC Orc 3 row MM and everyone around me was singing at the top of their lungs and into the whole experience. You can feel our energy and the bands energy in synergy. This is not the first concert that Eddie has mentioned it when a crowd is way into the show (and by no means the last).

Best PJ Moment: Eddie's banter with the string section before a ripping acoustic/string Lukin

Best Audience Moment: Meeting a fella who brought his young daughter to the show (he was savvy enough to provide her with ear protection) and seeing her sing along with Backspacer songs. He told me after the show that she is in choir and has her listen to the Beatles and such and that this has helped rid her of all 'Hannah Cyrus Jonas Miley Montana Brothers' et al influence. Great Dad...great advice.

Backspacer 76 · October 2009

Sounds like a great show.Glad to see that "Jeremy" was in the set list.

FANnCA · October 2009

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LukinFan · October 2009

Sea wrote:

Lukin w/string quartet

:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:

Wrongly Accused · October 2009

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I got very lucky tonight!

Celeb sightings included Neal Casal of the Cardinals(Ryan Adams), Chris Klein, Coach Phil Jackson, Judd Apatow, Mike Inez of Alice in Chains...

sucks that the crowd was going too crazy and they cut Footsteps out to keep things upbeat... was looking forward to that the whole show...

good show all in all... hope when they come back they keep changing things up and don't double too many songs... other than the new one's

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