South Carolina still not sold out.

Drew263 wrote:

The Colonial Center has a capacity for concerts around 18,000.

So if only 15,000 are at the show and it's not a sellout, should PJ not play there? They played for 9,000 at Pistoia. Should they not have played there either?

:rolleyes:

nope and nope.
All NY shows from this point on.

Drew263 wrote:

I'm fine with that. I love NYC. But I won't go to Camden.

Even though tickets are available.

Why not?

Do you think it helps that the band did not tour this area in support for their last album? Maybe they lost some casual fans because of that. I mean if you were not paying attention then the last time they played around the area was in 2003 in charlotte (easy to miss the VfC tour in ashville) so maybe many people don't even know pj is still making music.

The population of Columbia is 116,278. The population of the entire state of South Carolina is 4.3 million.

8.1 million people live in New York City alone.

I don't think most people who asked for them to tour the south wanted them to play every little town in the south because of the sparse population. I think what many wanted was a reasonable tour like they did in the past. Play Atlanta, Charlotte, some shows in florida, and some shows in texas etc.

I don't understand why fans of pearl jam can't be happy that fans in other areas are able to see the band they like so much without having to take a plane ride to do it.

I don't mind driving 3.5 hours from atlanta to columbia to see a show. I rather them play atlanta so i did not have to do that but i'm up for it.

all4PearlJam wrote:

Surprising to see tix still available seeing how so many people in the south have bitched about them not playing there in 5 years...

Yes, everyone who "bitched" was from South Carofuckinglina.






That was sarcasm.

I think some of us are wrong in judging the south shows or any PJ shows that are not quick sellouts. In reality very very few concerts sell out right away even shows in clubs and theatres. It takes a lot of people to fill up these arenas and with PJ shows having predominately male audiences that makes it tough to fill up arenas in medium sized markets. An example of concerts not selling out would be the Police's upcoming shows.

callen wrote:

Wasn't sarcasm...its the truth...

Whoa, where did THAT come from?? Not many South Carolinians on the Play the South thread.....I'm probably the most vocal (maybe not) but check yourself, you're supposed to be one of us. I'm pulling for Texas! I still think it will happen for you!

On another note: where do you people want to meet up in ColaTown? I'm thinking we should just tailgate in the parking lot....? Or maybe in Drew's room? Aren't you staying at the Hampton Inn? Just kidding but it'll be sweeet, you can walk.

Can't wait,
Pat

LongRd. wrote:

Rrrrrrose...it's a message board, don't take things so personal, some people likes to joke abit and some like to be wise guys. Though I love your rants, i get scared sometimes reading them.

Anyways, if they're any international fans out there that are considering fly over, might want to try the south shows.

have fun everyone!

No one has anything to fear about me.....believe me. I will agree with you that at times - I do appear to come off that way (in writing) But in my own defense - I have read FAR worse from others on this board. Everyday - I swear off of this thing! It can be addictive at times - eh? Ha! BTW - I don't "rant" that often. (Just when I've had too much alcohol....)

dangerboy wrote:

er, there aren't any lawn seats at an indoor arena. nosebleeds = lawn for all intents and purposes...

I know, I was responding to someone who said Hartford was not sold out.

You cant judge by selling out, there is either alot of people at a show or not, youy cant count on rafter or lawn seats.