Eddie Vedder 2012 Tour FLORIDA Shows Thread

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  • Dr. Delight
    Dr. Delight Posts: 11,210
    Going to have to take a couple more days before I send in my requests in order to figure out which destination(s) to embark upon. Pretty sure Ft. Lauderdale will be a choice. Not sure if I'll try for a second show as well.
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  • Brain of Jason
    Brain of Jason Posts: 111
    Dr. Delight wrote:
    Nice. From the Tour Announcement thread:

    Question for FL peeps. Of the four Florida destinations, which is the nicest atmosphere for a couple? Scenery, restaurants, ease of travel, etc. Coming down from Northeast. Comments would be greatly appreciated. Someone should start a Florida thread for these shows.

    I've never been to any of the other three, but I can speak for the Jax venue.. It is located downtown directly on the river. The Jacksonville Landing is right next door which has a handful of restaurants and outdoor bars. A river-walk connects the two which is nice. The area is very safe and the views around the river are great. Parking is very easy and right across the street. There is a somewhat pricey hotel (Omni) directly across the street and some cheaper options directly across the river less than 5 min away. The theater itself is FANTASTIC! Clean, new and laid out nicely. The view and sound is stellar from anywhere. I'm so glad he chose this over the other options in the city.
    I'm still alive..
  • carolinabeerguy
    carolinabeerguy Kernersville, NC Posts: 2,517
    I'm in for Fort Lauderdale or Clearwater. Both are about 2:30 hours away so I'll either be taking off on Friday or Monday (assuming I get tickets). Good luck everyone. Maybe Ed can talk the guys into playing a few Pearl Jam shows down this way if the shows go well.
    I wish I was as fortunate, as fortunate as me.
  • Amantria
    Amantria Posts: 608
    I put in for Clearwater and Orlando. Clearwater is about 1.5 hrs drive - not bad considering I drive an hour to Tampa to go to work each day. Orlando is a backup - about 2 hours or so drive from me. I figured I may as well have my name in for two instead of just one. I'll be devastated of course if I don't get a pair tho...
    Its good to be back!!
  • megatron
    megatron Posts: 3,420
    i live in Orlando like 10 minutes from Bob Carr. I'll be there. This is a shocker i haven't even been following the message boards, my bro just emailed me. So happy.
  • RF283878
    RF283878 Posts: 208
    Road trip from Chicago!!!


    I will take any show down there!!!
  • Arcticangel
    Arcticangel Posts: 1,443
    Wahoo! I relocated to Fort Lauderdale from Wisconsin for grad school about 8 months ago and couldn't be happier that Ed's finally making his way down here. :) Saw Ed previously in LA '08 and Nashville/Memphis '09...obviously can't get enough. I'm shooting for the Ft. Laud and Orlando shows....

    I'm really excited to (hopefully!) get tickets, go to the pre-parties, and meet you all!!

    Met a few local fans at the Miami PJ20 screening but would love to get to know some more people... I'm not around the message pit all that much anymore...but shoot me a PM and I'd love to chat.

    I haven't lived here that long, but Ft. Lauderdale is a nice area, good beaches, great night life....would recommend a vacation down here for sure. If you're looking for something a little more relaxing though, Clearwater/Gulf side might be the ticket.

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    Angie
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  • maj4e
    maj4e Posts: 605
    Coming from Birmingham. Going to Jax and Clearwater. Orlando would line up pretty decent but the date is wrong for that.
  • Dr. Delight
    Dr. Delight Posts: 11,210
    Just put in for Ft. Lauderdale and Orlando.

    The popular site seems to be Ft. Lauderdale.
    And so you see, I have come to doubt
    All that I once held as true
    I stand alone without beliefs
    The only truth I know is you.
  • Arcticangel
    Arcticangel Posts: 1,443
    Dr. Delight wrote:
    The popular site seems to be Ft. Lauderdale.

    Yeeeeeeah y'all are making me nervous here...
    PJ: St. Paul 6.16.2003, St. Paul 6.26.2006, St. Paul 6.27.2006, Hartford 6.27.2008, Mansfield 6.28.2008, Mansfield 6.30.2008, Beacon Theater 7.1.2008, Toronto 8.21.2009, Chicago 8.23.2009, Chicago 8.24.2009, Philly 10.30.2009, Philly 10.31.2009, Columbus 5.6.2010, Noblesville 5.7.2010

    EV: Los Angeles 4.12.2008, Los Angeles 4.13.2008, Nashville 6.17.2009, Nashville 6.18.2009, Memphis 6.20.2009
  • AliveinFL
    AliveinFL Posts: 567
    The times union theater (moran) in Jax is downtown and right next to the jacksonville landing(jacksonvillelanding.com) For better views search google images. There are plenty of restaurants/bars and you can walk to the venue(about 100-200 yards). Right across the river is friendship fountain. You can take the water taxi across the river for about 8 bucks and it will bring you right back to the landing. Search jacksonville friendship fountain on google images for some really good pics. The view of the jax city from the fountain is really nice. I don't expect a lot happening down there that night due to midweek. If you are looking for a nice relaxing evening you may want to consider the Jax show. This is also the first time Eddie or even Pearl Jam has played Jax. First time in the city. Should be a great show. Any questions you may have, just send me a PM and I will try go get back to you. This is the view of downtown from the other side of the river by friendship fountain. http://www.google.com/imgres?q=jacksonv ... x=71&ty=84
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  • megatron
    megatron Posts: 3,420
    just found out my membership is in a grace period so im not eligible for pre sale. awesome
  • justinschanz1982
    justinschanz1982 Posts: 395
    clearwater and already going to be there for honeymoon. Nice when things fall into place like this :D
  • fortheloveofpearljam
    fortheloveofpearljam Posts: 577
    I am going to enter all 4 I think... to increase my odds of getting 10c tickets. The closest to me is Orlando and the rest are about the same distance away, so we'll see... If I don't get Orlando I will probably try for tickets in public sale.
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  • fortheloveofpearljam
    fortheloveofpearljam Posts: 577
    megatron wrote:
    just found out my membership is in a grace period so im not eligible for pre sale. awesome
    oh no! there is always the public sale :cry:
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  • Pamela0222
    Pamela0222 Posts: 1,544
    megatron wrote:
    just found out my membership is in a grace period so im not eligible for pre sale. awesome


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  • Sawyer
    Sawyer Posts: 2,411
    can anyone recommend a good place to stay in ft lauderdale kind of near the beach and kind of near the venue :) many thanks
  • Vedder_Girl77
    Vedder_Girl77 Posts: 4,341
    I entered the lottery for Fort Lauderdale and Orlando. Hopefully I get picked for one of the shows. :)
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  • Sawyer
    Sawyer Posts: 2,411
    c'mon ft lauderdale! beach, beer, and ed...ok!
  • Pearl Jam Braves Fan
    Pearl Jam Braves Fan Posts: 43
    I'm going for the Clearwater show. This will (hopefully) be the second show I attend at Ruth Eckerd Hall, the first will be the Fresh Beat Band in April. :D

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