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Eddie Vedder Meet and Greet Experiences

paysonitespaysonites The Rim Country Posts: 1,150
edited July 2011 in The Porch
Hey there everybody, I found a really cool link on you tube 8-) . I'm not sure how to post the link. So go to You tube and type in Eddie Vedder meet and greet the wiltern 2011. My wife and I met him after the concert the venue before this one :P :P . The experience was amazing :D . This video brought back the memories. For anyone who has done this or for people who have always imagined how it would be. This is definitely worth checking out. :D:D Does anybody have a memory of this tour they would like to share. :D Hope you enjoy this.
John and Shawna
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  • paysonitespaysonites The Rim Country Posts: 1,150
    Huh, 113 views but no comments. :roll: Well that's okay, I hope somebody enjoyed the link :lol::lol::lol:
    John and Shawna
  • TJ25487TJ25487 Posts: 1,495
    Well I sure as hell enjoyed the link as I was the first hand he shaked down on the far end. Unfortunately most fans aren't shown but we know who we are. After Jesse the bodyguard told us that he may or may not shake our hand I told myself that if he gets anywhere near me I am going to reach out like nobodies business. Ed said that he didn't want to get too close for fear of the crowd crushing me/us but I wasn't having it. After 19 years of following the band I finally thought I might get to meet Ed after hearing about all the meets after the shows and at 1am that night my journey came full circle. I was staying at the hotel right across the street from the Wiltern so I was ready to stay out there all night or at least until the bus left. I was amazed at how small Ed is. I always knew he was but seeing him in person was quite revealing. How the hell does such power come from such a small package. Amazing.
  • EvieVedderEvieVedder NW Indiana Posts: 461
    TJ25487 wrote:
    How the hell does such power come from such a small package. Amazing.

    :angel:
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  • slightofjeffslightofjeff Posts: 7,762
    TJ25487 wrote:
    How the hell does such power come from such a small package. Amazing.

    My wife's vagina asks the same question. Hey yo!!!!!
    everybody wants the most they can possibly get
    for the least they could possibly do
  • RedMosquito22RedMosquito22 Posts: 8,158
    TJ25487 wrote:
    How the hell does such power come from such a small package. Amazing.

    That's what she said. :lol::lol::lol:

    How tall would you say he is? I heard 5'5" and a max 5'6".
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  • PureandEasyPureandEasy Posts: 5,818
    he's so friggin adorable.

    I can't see myself hanging out for hours after a show, but that was cool to watch. Thanks, glad you had the opportunity.
    Don't come closer or I'll have to go
  • pandorapandora Posts: 21,855
    I too have loved this man for 20 years.

    But I feel no need to meet him. I know my old bod wouldn't last another 2+ hours after a show
    so it might be a mute point now anyways :lol:

    Truly though it might not make sense to others
    but I feel so close to him
    there is just no need to shake his hand and say thank you ...
    somehow I feel he knows...
    that I and we all thank him and love him dearly.

    I do sneak peeks at the you tube greetings and will now track down yours.

    I know how much it meant to you... congratulations!... and how much I will enjoy that! :D
  • RedMosquito22RedMosquito22 Posts: 8,158
    I have no interest in meeting him either but have no problems with those who do stay after.
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  • paysonitespaysonites The Rim Country Posts: 1,150
    slightofjeff wrote:
    TJ25487 wrote:
    How the hell does such power come from such a small package. Amazing.

    My wife's vagina asks the same question. Hey yo!!!!!
    :lol::lol::lol:
    John and Shawna
  • paysonitespaysonites The Rim Country Posts: 1,150
    RedMosquito22 wrote:
    TJ25487 wrote:
    How the hell does such power come from such a small package. Amazing.

    That's what she said. :lol::lol::lol:

    How tall would you say he is? I heard 5'5" and a max 5'6".
    I definitely think he's right around 5'5". Small guy but wow such an amazing presence. You could actually feel the air change when he approached his fans. It was truly amazing. :D
    John and Shawna
  • CROJAM95CROJAM95 Posts: 10,201
    I met him twice

    Once before the 2nd United palace show in NYC , while I was walking to get Dominican food at El Conde

    And last month before Letterman, had my Uke CD just in case as I've met other celebs prior to the Letterman show.... He graciously signed it and we had a few words

    Both times he was as nice as can be, real class act
  • paysonitespaysonites The Rim Country Posts: 1,150
    RedMosquito22 wrote:
    I have no interest in meeting him either but have no problems with those who do stay after.
    We feel that you only live once and PJ is a great love of ours. People have all different types of hobbies. Well PJ is ours. This year we'll be seeing Eddie twice. Once in Long Beach and we'll be traveling half way across the earth it seems to be a part of the PJ20 deal. Plus we're not rich so we are having to nickel and dime it the whole way here. Hopefully with any luck we can get our plane tickets soon. Have a great day.
    John and Shawna
  • paysonitespaysonites The Rim Country Posts: 1,150
    TJ25487 wrote:
    Well I sure as hell enjoyed the link as I was the first hand he shaked down on the far end. Unfortunately most fans aren't shown but we know who we are. After Jesse the bodyguard told us that he may or may not shake our hand I told myself that if he gets anywhere near me I am going to reach out like nobodies business. Ed said that he didn't want to get too close for fear of the crowd crushing me/us but I wasn't having it. After 19 years of following the band I finally thought I might get to meet Ed after hearing about all the meets after the shows and at 1am that night my journey came full circle. I was staying at the hotel right across the street from the Wiltern so I was ready to stay out there all night or at least until the bus left. I was amazed at how small Ed is. I always knew he was but seeing him in person was quite revealing. How the hell does such power come from such a small package. Amazing.
    Thank you so much for relaying your experience. We were first in line as well and man was it worth it. His body guard had quite the mouth on him but again he is there to do a job and protect Eddie from all the :crazy: crazy :crazy: people out there. What I liked about the experience was when it was your turn in the line-up Eddie sincerely focused only on you and only you. That right there seemed to make the two hour wait all worth it in the end. We saw Cameron Crowe out near his buses he waved a few times. I heard Tim Robbins was in the audience somewhere. What a night. :D . Have a great day. :)
    John and Shawna
  • paysonitespaysonites The Rim Country Posts: 1,150
    pandora wrote:
    I too have loved this man for 20 years.

    But I feel no need to meet him. I know my old bod wouldn't last another 2+ hours after a show
    so it might be a mute point now anyways :lol:

    Truly though it might not make sense to others
    but I feel so close to him
    there is just no need to shake his hand and say thank you ...
    somehow I feel he knows...
    that I and we all thank him and love him dearly.

    I do sneak peeks at the you tube greetings and will now track down yours.

    I know how much it meant to you... congratulations!... and how much I will enjoy that! :D
    Wow, very kind words. I as well have really enjoyed the 20 years of incredible music. So much that I told myself that if I ever got a chance to meet him that I would write him a letter. You know just thanking him for the years well spent and what the music has meant for me through it all. I managed to get a copy of the letter to somebody at the Ten Club box. Another one went through a roadie I believe. Hopefully with any luck he got it. Life is to short so I believe you should praise the people that are important to you. Happiness is what is going to get us all through this life. :D Thank you so much for your post. Have a great day :D
    John and Shawna
  • paysonitespaysonites The Rim Country Posts: 1,150
    PureandEasy wrote:
    he's so friggin adorable.

    I can't see myself hanging out for hours after a show, but that was cool to watch. Thanks, glad you had the opportunity.
    Seriously one of the greatest moments of my life. :D
    John and Shawna
  • paysonitespaysonites The Rim Country Posts: 1,150
    CROJAM95 wrote:
    I met him twice

    Once before the 2nd United palace show in NYC , while I was walking to get Dominican food at El Conde

    And last month before Letterman, had my Uke CD just in case as I've met other celebs prior to the Letterman show.... He graciously signed it and we had a few words

    Both times he was as nice as can be, real class act
    That's great you were really lucky to have that experience twice. :D Yes, I agree he is a total class act. You can tell he genuinely appreciates his fans. Thanks for posting. :D
    John and Shawna
  • PJArtistPJArtist New Orleans Posts: 542
    edited July 2011
    Got to see him three times. Never got an autograph. First time was in 2000 and my first Pearl Jam concert, though I had been a fan for years. Waited around with a group of fans that gathered not really knowing what to expect. He came out eventually shook hands and spoke briefly with people. I remember someone handing him a letter which he graciously read. I had opportunity to shake hands with him and all I could remember saying was "thank you for a beautiful show Mr. Vedder." Second time was after the first Chicago solo show in 2008. Again he worked his way through small group of fans that gathered and held conversations with some. I handed to his security guy a bunch of pictures (hoping maybe he would sign). Third time was after the benefit concert in Little Rock for Memphis 3 in 2010. For me personally this was the best because he went through group that gathered and gave us handshakes, hugs and talked at length with everyone. Snuck in some pics of the event. I know a lot of others had too.

    I know the waiting around may seem silly to do. But I think it was worth it. Half the fun was meeting other fans who had the same passion for music. The time waited seemed a trifle.
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  • TJ25487TJ25487 Posts: 1,495
    slightofjeff wrote:
    TJ25487 wrote:
    How the hell does such power come from such a small package. Amazing.

    My wife's vagina asks the same question. Hey yo!!!!!

    I have alwayse enjoyed your posts and this one is no different.
  • TJ25487TJ25487 Posts: 1,495
    RedMosquito22 wrote:
    TJ25487 wrote:
    How the hell does such power come from such a small package. Amazing.

    That's what she said. :lol::lol::lol:

    How tall would you say he is? I heard 5'5" and a max 5'6".

    I would say 5'6. Now I am only 5'9 but not only was Ed short but small in stature, almost petite. I know I could take him. :lol:
  • TJ25487TJ25487 Posts: 1,495
    paysonites wrote:
    TJ25487 wrote:
    Well I sure as hell enjoyed the link as I was the first hand he shaked down on the far end. Unfortunately most fans aren't shown but we know who we are. After Jesse the bodyguard told us that he may or may not shake our hand I told myself that if he gets anywhere near me I am going to reach out like nobodies business. Ed said that he didn't want to get too close for fear of the crowd crushing me/us but I wasn't having it. After 19 years of following the band I finally thought I might get to meet Ed after hearing about all the meets after the shows and at 1am that night my journey came full circle. I was staying at the hotel right across the street from the Wiltern so I was ready to stay out there all night or at least until the bus left. I was amazed at how small Ed is. I always knew he was but seeing him in person was quite revealing. How the hell does such power come from such a small package. Amazing.
    Thank you so much for relaying your experience. We were first in line as well and man was it worth it. His body guard had quite the mouth on him but again he is there to do a job and protect Eddie from all the :crazy: crazy :crazy: people out there. What I liked about the experience was when it was your turn in the line-up Eddie sincerely focused only on you and only you. That right there seemed to make the two hour wait all worth it in the end. We saw Cameron Crowe out near his buses he waved a few times. I heard Tim Robbins was in the audience somewhere. What a night. :D . Have a great day. :)

    Thank you for bringing it up as I was bummed that when I lined up at 6:30 for the show an employee came out and said "we will take your cameras so I took mine back to the hotel and was all respectful and shit becuase it was Eddie and soon regreted not having at least a pic of the moment but when I got home the next day their was the clip from a guy named Ernie who is on this board by the way. He is the real hero here.
  • TJ25487TJ25487 Posts: 1,495
    Vedart wrote:
    Got to see him three times. Never got an autograph. First time was in 2000 and my first Pearl Jam concert, though I had been a fan for years. Waited around with a group of fans that gathered not really knowing what to expect. He came out eventually shook hands and spoke briefly with people. I remember someone handing him a letter which he graciously read. I had opportunity to shake hands with him and all I could remember saying was "thank you for a beautiful show Mr. Vedder." Second time was after the first Chicago solo show in 2008. Again he worked his way through small group of fans that gathered and held conversations with some. I handed to his security guy a bunch of pictures (hoping maybe he would sign). Third time was after the benefit concert in Little Rock for Memphis 3 in 2010. For me personally this was the best because he went through group that gathered and gave us handshakes, hugs and talked at length with everyone. Snuck in some pics of the event. I know a lot of others had too.

    I know the waiting around may seem silly to do. But I think it was worth it. Half the fun was meeting other fans who had the same passion for music. The time waited seemed a trifle.

    Nice work my friend, I would love to hang out with Ed for a few more minutes but boy, do I feel like I got a monkey off my bACK.
  • paysonitespaysonites The Rim Country Posts: 1,150
    TJ25487 wrote:
    RedMosquito22 wrote:
    TJ25487 wrote:
    How the hell does such power come from such a small package. Amazing.

    That's what she said. :lol::lol::lol:

    How tall would you say he is? I heard 5'5" and a max 5'6".

    I would say 5'6. Now I am only 5'9 but not only was Ed short but small in stature, almost petite. I know I could take him. :lol:
    I don't know with that powerful voice of his it could be pretty comical and have this huge burst that could knock over the biggest of dudes. :lol::lol:
    John and Shawna
  • paysonitespaysonites The Rim Country Posts: 1,150
    Vedart wrote:
    Got to see him three times. Never got an autograph. First time was in 2000 and my first Pearl Jam concert, though I had been a fan for years. Waited around with a group of fans that gathered not really knowing what to expect. He came out eventually shook hands and spoke briefly with people. I remember someone handing him a letter which he graciously read. I had opportunity to shake hands with him and all I could remember saying was "thank you for a beautiful show Mr. Vedder." Second time was after the first Chicago solo show in 2008. Again he worked his way through small group of fans that gathered and held conversations with some. I handed to his security guy a bunch of pictures (hoping maybe he would sign). Third time was after the benefit concert in Little Rock for Memphis 3 in 2010. For me personally this was the best because he went through group that gathered and gave us handshakes, hugs and talked at length with everyone. Snuck in some pics of the event. I know a lot of others had too.

    I know the waiting around may seem silly to do. But I think it was worth it. Half the fun was meeting other fans who had the same passion for music. The time waited seemed a trifle.
    Absolutely amazing, Wow three times. I know how much $$ I had to shell out for my one experience so I know what an investment this all had to be for you. Don't get me wrong now that my three back surgeries are behind me now and my wife's surgeries are done. We'll definitely be saving our monies through the years to try and have this experience again. We are going to the PJ20 concert but I highly doubt their will be a meet and greet at that venue :lol::lol: . Well I hope the Rock Gods continue to smile upon you in the future. :D
    John and Shawna
  • -Emma--Emma- Posts: 2,864
    RedMosquito22 wrote:
    TJ25487 wrote:
    How the hell does such power come from such a small package. Amazing.

    That's what she said. :lol::lol::lol:

    How tall would you say he is? I heard 5'5" and a max 5'6".

    If you search google this is the result:

    Best guess for Eddie Vedder Height is 5' 7"
    PJ: Sydney, 11th February 2003 ♥ Sydney, 26th January 2014 ♥ EV: Sydney, 20th March 2011 ♥ EV: Perth, 7th February 2014 ♥ EV: Perth, 8th February 2014 ♥ EV: Sydney, 11th February 2014 ♥ EV: Sydney, 12th February 2014 ♥ EV: Sydney, 13th February 2014 ♥ EV: Brisbane, 22nd February 2014 ♥ EV: Brisbane, 23rd February 2014 ♥ EV: Brisbane, 25th February 2014 ♥

    Eddie Vedder Tribute Videos - Playlist
    The EDvolution of Dance: youtu.be/-HtF3gRYHnE
    eddievedderhallpass.tumblr.com
  • pandorapandora Posts: 21,855
    I guess I don't get the discussion on stature :?

    unless we speak of his importance achieved from his creative abilities.

    His talent unmeasurable, his spirit larger than life, his essence... his soul... powerful.
  • PJArtistPJArtist New Orleans Posts: 542
    [it. Half the fun was meeting other fans who had the same passion for music. The time waited seemed a trifle.[/quote]
    Absolutely amazing, Wow three times. I know how much $$ I had to shell out for my one experience so I know what an investment this all had to be for you. Don't get me wrong now that my three back surgeries are behind me now and my wife's surgeries are done. We'll definitely be saving our monies through the years to try and have this experience again. We are going to the PJ20 concert but I highly doubt their will be a meet and greet at that venue :lol::lol: . Well I hope the Rock Gods continue to smile upon you in the future. :D[/quote]

    Thanks! :D You too! Actually, there wasn't so much extra expense involved (as I recall tickets for benefit were only $25) as perseverence. Regards!
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  • SuziemaySuziemay Posts: 11,168
    I would really really love to have a beer with Ed. Maybe 3 if he has time but of course he doesn't. I think he would be a cool person to have a conversation with.

    I did wait for Ed after Beacon 1 (I think it ended up being a 2.5 hour wait). He was very calm and zen-like when he came out, taking his time to shake hands and make eye contact. I was one of the lucky ones who actually got to shake his hand, it wasn't one of those okay I've touched your hand, next hand please. He really gripped it, and it was almost like a lingering hand-hold. Ed's got soft hands, as others have mentioned.

    I wish I had written a short note that I could have handed to him, my reason for meeting him is I just really wanted him to know how much he's touched my life but I was so star-struck (plus there all these screaming people around me) that I think all I could manage was squeak out a "thank you" which I hope he heard.

    An autograph/pic etc would be great but I don't really care about those things.

    I briefly noticed how "small" he was but quickly forgot; there's nothing small about that man.
  • TJ25487TJ25487 Posts: 1,495
    pandora wrote:
    I guess I don't get the discussion on stature :?

    unless we speak of his importance achieved from his creative abilities.

    His talent unmeasurable, his spirit larger than life, his essence... his soul... powerful.
    Take it easy Pandora, I did notice that he has big feet. :lol:
  • pandorapandora Posts: 21,855
    TJ25487 wrote:
    pandora wrote:
    I guess I don't get the discussion on stature :?

    unless we speak of his importance achieved from his creative abilities.

    His talent unmeasurable, his spirit larger than life, his essence... his soul... powerful.
    Take it easy Pandora, I did notice that he has big feet. :lol:
    :lol: good one... funny I noticeed that too ;)
  • PillowPantsPillowPants Posts: 4,877
    i just watched a vid on youtube of ed greeting the crowd

    some guy says "you're a legend man"

    then some other "guy" says "you're more than a legend man!!"
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