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Wait, WHY is Ed solo touring the east?

JeffAment's-FloorJeffAment's-Floor Posts: 88
edited July 2008 in The Porch
Think about it. The band usually doesn't do short tours like this of America. If they tour, they really tour. I chalked that up to just wanting to take it easy before heading into the studio for the new album but now with this looming Eddie tour, something seems off to me. Why aren't these Pearl Jam dates of places that didn't get to see them this year? It seems like Ed just couldn't wait to get rid of the guys so he can embark on a tour of the same places he just played in front of. That's probably a hyperbole, but it still seems a little weird. I understood the first solo tour out west and I'd understand if they went into the studio now too. But the guys got together, just for the lead singer to break apart and re-perform in front of the acts that they already played in front of? Huh? These could have been extra Pearl Jam dates for people who didn't get to see them. I'm not saying this is on Ed, but someone wasn't on board for that.

I won't complain too much as an East Coaster though... :)
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    cashcash Posts: 55
    They/He just continue to hit the same spots over and over again to shit on people who live in Texas.
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    InHiding19InHiding19 Posts: 2,385
    cause he wants to
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    Go AnimalGo Animal Posts: 3,956
    Cause home boy's got enough solo songs & covers down that he can do whateva he wants.

    Hell, I'd go see a Stone Gossard/Brad tour as well. Fuck it!
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    1STmammal2wearPants1STmammal2wearPants Worcester, MA Posts: 2,838
    Who the hell is Ed Solo?
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    dervish7dervish7 Posts: 218
    1STmammal2wearPants wrote:
    Who the hell is Ed Solo?

    Han's brother, from the Star Wars prequels. He was a little kid in those.
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    sadprofessorsadprofessor Posts: 1,033
    dervish7 wrote:
    Han's brother, from the Star Wars prequels. He was a little kid in those.

    A+

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    dangerboydangerboy Posts: 1,569
    dervish7 wrote:
    Han's brother, from the Star Wars prequels. He was a little kid in those.

    now that's funny, i don't care who you are



    maybe it's because he did some west coast solo dates, now he's pimpin ITW in the east. what's they big mystery?


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    tommygunz12tommygunz12 Posts: 20
    My guess would be because he released an album more recently than the band. They prob just did a small tour for shits and giggles and he wanted to do some more solo stuff. Lets not overthink things here.
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    pjsteelerfanpjsteelerfan Maryland Posts: 9,884
    pretty sure the tour was done because they did Bonnaroo
    ...got a mind full of questions and a teacher in my soul...
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    svenstephysvenstephy Posts: 182
    dervish7 wrote:
    Han's brother, from the Star Wars prequels. He was a little kid in those.
    ya that was pretty funny...i lol'd as well :)
    it's funny when things change so much, it's all state of mind...
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    justamjustam Posts: 21,394
    JeffAment's-Floor wrote:
    Think about it. The band usually doesn't do short tours like this of America. If they tour, they really tour. I chalked that up to just wanting to take it easy before heading into the studio for the new album but now with this looming Eddie tour, something seems off to me. Why aren't these Pearl Jam dates of places that didn't get to see them this year? It seems like Ed just couldn't wait to get rid of the guys so he can embark on a tour of the same places he just played in front of. That's probably a hyperbole, but it still seems a little weird. I understood the first solo tour out west and I'd understand if they went into the studio now too. But the guys got together, just for the lead singer to break apart and re-perform in front of the acts that they already played in front of? Huh? These could have been extra Pearl Jam dates for people who didn't get to see them. I'm not saying this is on Ed, but someone wasn't on board for that.

    I won't complain too much as an East Coaster though... :)

    Why shouldn't he bring his solo tour out to the other side of the country?

    I'm glad he's coming closer so maybe I could actually hear the songs!!!! :D
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    U R A Crazy BreedU R A Crazy Breed Posts: 8,370
    yeah i think the "new fathers" only wanted to do a small tour and Ed is now free to do his ITTW thing over here,which i'm fucking psyched because i love into the wild and he didn't do one song at any of the shows i went to.

    Boston is lovely in the summer anyway so why wouldn't he want to come here (again :D)
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    MattyJoeMattyJoe Posts: 1,424
    dangerboy wrote:
    maybe it's because he did some west coast solo dates, now he's pimpin ITW in the east. what's they big mystery?

    He's right. We all thought the tour was so short because they wanted to go straight back into the studio, considering they never do such short US tours. So it's strange that Ed would be doing this now instead of working with PJ for a while.
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    normnorm I'm always home. I'm uncool. Posts: 31,147
    april - ed tours west
    may - off/studio work
    june - band plays east
    july - off (except vh1 honors)
    august - ed tours east
    september - off/studio work
    october - band plays west coast

    my theory....do with it what you will :)
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    LukinFanLukinFan Florida Posts: 29,009
    pjsteelerfan wrote:
    pretty sure the tour was done because they did Bonnaroo
    yeap, that's what Mike said in an article
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    LukinFanLukinFan Florida Posts: 29,009
    cutback wrote:
    april - ed tours west
    may - off/studio work
    june - band plays east
    july - off (except vh1 honors)
    august - ed tours east
    september - off/studio work
    october - band plays west coast

    my theory....do with it what you will :)
    I was thinking the exact same thing last night- good call. The band WILL play Bridge in Oct since Ed had to cancel last year- makes sense to plan a small tour around Bridge
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    SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 NYC Posts: 25,880
    pjsteelerfan wrote:
    pretty sure the tour was done because they did Bonnaroo

    Ed said last night that the Beacon show was set up over a year ago. So they most likely had those two gigs and thought they should throw more dates around them.
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    normnorm I'm always home. I'm uncool. Posts: 31,147
    LukinFan wrote:
    I was thinking the exact same thing last night- good call. The band WILL play Bridge in Oct since Ed had to cancel last year- makes sense to plan a small tour around Bridge

    yep....i really started thinking this when i saw that website that said liam finn was booked for august on the east coast....this seems to make the most sense especially with bridge... :)
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    GlttrGrrlGlttrGrrl Posts: 129
    cutback wrote:
    april - ed tours west
    may - off/studio work
    june - band plays east
    july - off (except vh1 honors)
    august - ed tours east
    september - off/studio work
    october - band plays west coast

    my theory....do with it what you will :)

    I know the band has been together forever, but do you not think they need to rehearse before they play? I don't know how much time they would have spent in the studio in May if they were rehearsing (which they HAD to have been doing since they kicked so much ass on tour). I figure if they were going to rehearse for two shows, they probably figured it was worth it to fill in dates in between.

    As for ed, with baby #2 on the way, he needs mo money baby! That's why he's touring ;)
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    LeilaMoonTurtleLeilaMoonTurtle Posts: 1,422
    so where r u going with this?



    JeffAment's-Floor wrote:
    Think about it. The band usually doesn't do short tours like this of America. If they tour, they really tour. I chalked that up to just wanting to take it easy before heading into the studio for the new album but now with this looming Eddie tour, something seems off to me. Why aren't these Pearl Jam dates of places that didn't get to see them this year? It seems like Ed just couldn't wait to get rid of the guys so he can embark on a tour of the same places he just played in front of. That's probably a hyperbole, but it still seems a little weird. I understood the first solo tour out west and I'd understand if they went into the studio now too. But the guys got together, just for the lead singer to break apart and re-perform in front of the acts that they already played in front of? Huh? These could have been extra Pearl Jam dates for people who didn't get to see them. I'm not saying this is on Ed, but someone wasn't on board for that.

    I won't complain too much as an East Coaster though... :)
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    Kilgore_TroutKilgore_Trout Posts: 7,334
    as a midwesterner who couldnt afford to see ANY shows this year i would be PISSED if its just the east coast again... fuckin selfish how everyones like "ed needs to come to the east coast" days after the full PJ tour ended... i dont think ed would forget his home town of chicago but itd be real upsetting if he did... i rather them just go into the studio now instead of waste this time somewhere i cant see
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    TeddyledbetterTeddyledbetter Seattle, WA Posts: 473
    Just confirmed- I called the Riverside in Milwaukee.

    Eddie at the Riverside Theater in Milwaukee Aug 19th.
    Tickets on sale next friday at noon.

    I'm sure there are other Midwest dates coming soon....


    Cheers!
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    Kilgore_TroutKilgore_Trout Posts: 7,334
    Teddyledbetter wrote:
    Just confirmed- I called the Riverside in Milwaukee.

    Eddie at the Riverside Theater in Milwaukee Aug 19th.
    Tickets on sale next friday at noon.

    I'm sure there are other Midwest dates coming soon....


    Cheers!
    thanks teddy! i wonder what venue he'll play here in chicago! tickets are gonna be a bitch to get to these midwest dates since were all so PJ starved :)
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    JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,444
    Many bands who are only doing one large festival often do a few additional dates as well so that they aren't just rehearsing/revving-up the tour process for only 1 show.
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    webswebs Posts: 34
    Teddyledbetter wrote:
    Just confirmed- I called the Riverside in Milwaukee.

    Eddie at the Riverside Theater in Milwaukee Aug 19th.
    Tickets on sale next friday at noon.

    I'm sure there are other Midwest dates coming soon....


    Cheers!

    You just made my day! That would be so fucking awesome.
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    darthjericho1138darthjericho1138 Posts: 4
    dervish7 wrote:
    Han's brother, from the Star Wars prequels. He was a little kid in those.
    hahahaha that is some funny shit
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    prljmfan92502prljmfan92502 Posts: 144
    cutback wrote:
    april - ed tours west
    may - off/studio work
    june - band plays east
    july - off (except vh1 honors)
    august - ed tours east
    september - off/studio work
    october - band plays west coast

    my theory....do with it what you will :)

    I agree. I definitely think they will do more PJ dates.
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    callmedaughtercallmedaughter IL Posts: 38
    Teddyledbetter wrote:
    Just confirmed- I called the Riverside in Milwaukee.

    Eddie at the Riverside Theater in Milwaukee Aug 19th.
    Tickets on sale next friday at noon.

    I'm sure there are other Midwest dates coming soon....


    Cheers!


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    guacamolejoeguacamolejoe Posts: 2,396
    sgossard3 wrote:
    as a midwesterner who couldnt afford to see ANY shows this year i would be PISSED if its just the east coast again... fuckin selfish how everyones like "ed needs to come to the east coast" days after the full PJ tour ended... i dont think ed would forget his home town of chicago but itd be real upsetting if he did... i rather them just go into the studio now instead of waste this time somewhere i cant see

    Didn't you guys get the only 2 US shows last year?
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    CosmoCosmo Posts: 12,219
    JeffAment's-Floor wrote:
    Think about it. The band usually doesn't do short tours like this of America. If they tour, they really tour. I chalked that up to just wanting to take it easy before heading into the studio for the new album but now with this looming Eddie tour, something seems off to me. Why aren't these Pearl Jam dates of places that didn't get to see them this year? It seems like Ed just couldn't wait to get rid of the guys so he can embark on a tour of the same places he just played in front of. That's probably a hyperbole, but it still seems a little weird. I understood the first solo tour out west and I'd understand if they went into the studio now too. But the guys got together, just for the lead singer to break apart and re-perform in front of the acts that they already played in front of? Huh? These could have been extra Pearl Jam dates for people who didn't get to see them. I'm not saying this is on Ed, but someone wasn't on board for that.

    I won't complain too much as an East Coaster though... :)
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