PEARL JAM TO PLAY MADE IN AMERICA FESTIVAL

81 · May 2012

i remember when going to a concert was about going some place for a fun time.....

just sayin

and most likely, bud isn't making a dime, more likely they are paying to participate....it's called advertising budget

63schoefflin · May 2012

I'm sure the Occupy folks will have a great view of this. Those bastards and the homeless will be there before any of us

teeman · May 2012

81 wrote:

i remember when going to a concert was about going some place for a fun time.....

just sayin

and most likely, bud isn't making a dime, more likely they are paying to participate....it's called advertising budget

Of course they're paying to participate.

And I agree, it should be about going for a good time.

High Fidelity 2000 · May 2012

Another day, another Pearl Jam is playing another festival announcement...

Not my thing.... BUt have fun. At least this sounds like something that might end up being webcast?

Just don't understand why this band won't play their own tours anymore. I know the EV injury might have thrown some plans off, but just tired of all the festivals all the time. What's next?

cp3iverson · May 2012

Well I agree man. We have to reconcile these things to have a great time. Cheers

DiRtyFranK38 · May 2012

my favorite band and favorite rapper in one...wow this is awesome.

for those of you who think jay is "garbage" go listen to reasonable doubt and shut the fuck up.

kenny olav · May 2012

81 wrote:

i remember when going to a concert was about going some place for a fun time.....

just sayin

and most likely, bud isn't making a dime, more likely they are paying to participate....it's called advertising budget

what beer will sold at the venue other than Bud? c'mon obviously it's a profit machine for Budweiser. Pearl Jam doesn't need this. the strength of their music would sell out venues. a simple Pearl Jam concert would be a fun time. and a Ten Club membership used to mean getting good tickets to that concert. i'm not sure what it means anymore.

pdalowsky · May 2012

wow, people cant just be happy PJ are playing in your area?

unbelievable.

for those going, have a great time.

Jay Z does nothing for me, but it wouldnt for a minute stop me going to see PJ

dimitrispearljam · May 2012

ok...i read all the intresting thoughts of the thread....
ill just say this..
at 2010 pj played in Europe 11 shows,3 their shows,8 festivals,
i went to 10 shows,3 pj and 7 festivals,i had the best time in all 10..
earlier the same year they played 13 shows in usa,1 festival only..

this year seems they doing the opposite ,usa festivals 3 so far and europe 13 shows only 3 festivals..
its easy for me to understant that this band after 21 years playing shows they choose this kinda way of playing live..

when i see a tour or show announcement on the forum or to my mail account i just think if i can go or not..
think the money,the time of work etc...
i want to see my favo band live..i cant think and i dont care who is the sponcor,what another artist of the festival said 6 years ago,if the park the venue is will have mosquitos ,if the beer will not be that cold ,or ill not enjoy the philly cheesecake cos the young guy next to me at the venue dont know who pearl jam is..

the real problem isnt pj playing at budweiser festival,or in festivals...

the real problem will be if the band stop playing shows and write music..

from the moment our boys are making music and play shows,im happy..and ill try to see them live as much as i can...
even in a festival for 90 minutes set and before them Shakira,Creed,Nickelback,or whatwever played and i dont like their music...
time pass and we dont know how many more years this band will play live....pj on stage means you will have fun....stop find reasons not to go...and thing the most important For go which is..
the BEST BAND ON THE PLANET LIVE...
if you can take of work,afford etc....just go ....

Sprunkn7 · May 2012

Typical, I'll be in Seattle this weekend! Hopefully this trend of PJ making their way north will give us some Northeast dates soon!
Have a great time to all those attending!

TheSpectrum · May 2012

I'm on the fence with this. My gf gets some serious anxiety in big crowds not to mention I'm short. At live8 I remember we could relax on the grass or chairs which wasn't too bad. Another problem I have with this is the lineup. Nothing against the rap artists I would probably even enjoy some of it. The problem will be the kids in the crowd who could care less about this band.

Fyi Ticketmaster lists normal ticket prices at $99 for 2 day passes.
VIP tickets are $350 and I'm not sure they're worth the price. It mentions you get a VIP are[*]a but who knows where that is. I would like to go and am hoping they play Sunday bc i have tickets for Bruce on Monday...guaranteed Eddie makes an appearance.

rbrum7 · May 2012

Some of you people disgust me. It's 2012 and it amazes me that anyone under the age of 60 could be a bigot. Following this announcement, I've read people say things like I don't want to fight through a crowd of "rap fans" and we'll have to deal with all the "riff raff". Why don't you just come right out and state you don't like anyone who isn't a W.M.A.

It amazes me that anyone who thinks this way could be a PJ fan. Your thoughts and pretty much your entire existence are everything each band member loaths. And no I dont know them personally, but all you have to do is listen to their music, pay attention to what they support or read PJ20 to know this. I take comfort in knowing you idolize a band that thinks you're scum.

Wake up, open your mind and stop the hate. I hope my kids can live in a world where this BS truly doesn't exist.

TheSpectrum · May 2012

I hope you're not referring to me because I was talking about spoiled white rich kids. If anything, you sounds like a bigot if you assume rap fans are all black. This also leads me to believe you've never been to a rap show. Its full of young ego driven white kids who have no respect for other peoples space....that's who the music is marketed towards.
I have never had one problem with a black person at an event in my entire life. However I've had plenty of
scraps with white kids at shows including one at pj20 who tried to steal my camera and snuck his slut of a gf next to me without a ticket.

rbrum7 · May 2012

TheSpectrum wrote:

I hope you're not referring to me because I was talking about spoiled white rich kids. If anything, you sounds like a bigot if you assume rap fans are all black. This also leads me to believe you've never been to a rap show. Its full of young ego driven white kids who have no respect for other peoples space....that's who the music is marketed towards.
I have never had one problem with a black person at an event in my entire life. However I've had plenty of
scraps with white kids at shows including one at pj20 who tried to steal my camera and snuck his slut of a gf next to me without a ticket.

Well, you're wrong. I don't assume anything is all something. That's what you call a stereotype, and I don't make them. What's wrong with spoiled kids of any race? Do you have a real reason to dislike them? In my experience, those who show dislike for one specific group, probably have dislike for others, so I'm concerned you have a problem with spoiled white rich kids.

And you couldn't be more wrong with your assumption of what concerts I've attended. So whatever "leads you to believe that" is wrong.

I've seen:
Wu-Tang Clan
KRS-One
Dr. Dre
Snoop Dog
Eminem
Kid Cudi
Chip Tha Ripper
Parliament Funkadelic

Nice try though.

pdalowsky · May 2012

for anyone wondering what the hell this thread is about

Pearl jam are playing a USA festival.....go get your tickets and be excited

rbrum7 · May 2012

TheSpectrum wrote:

I hope you're not referring to me because I was talking about spoiled white rich kids. If anything, you sounds like a bigot if you assume rap fans are all black. This also leads me to believe you've never been to a rap show. Its full of young ego driven white kids who have no respect for other peoples space....that's who the music is marketed towards.
I have never had one problem with a black person at an event in my entire life. However I've had plenty of
scraps with white kids at shows including one at pj20 who tried to steal my camera and snuck his slut of a gf next to me without a ticket.

By the way, I wasn't referring to you at all. The one guy I was referring to was a guy who commented in the original announcement in the News section of the main site. Then someone who said they didn't want to deal with riff raff. But not you.

TheSpectrum · May 2012

If you came back from a tom petty show and told me you had a problem with an audience member id be very surprised. If you came from a kanye show and said the same thing I wouldn't even bat an eyelash. Listen you have a point I'm sure some of these people are flat out racist. I'm not one of them. I don't have to explain toyou that I dated a black girl when i was in high school because this internet back and forth is something I don't feel like doing. Look at who this concert is catered to; drake, skrillex, etc. This will be a young attitude driven audience how can you not see that. Some of us are too old to deal with that atmosphere. I say this even though I'm going. Just can't pass up the greatest live band on the planet

dimitrispearljam · May 2012

pdalowsky wrote:

for anyone wondering what the hell this thread is about

Pearl jam are playing a USA festival.....go get your tickets and be excited

its crazy Paul....this thread is like a new virus,flu is in town and people need to afraid than a pj show announcement...

rbrum7 · May 2012

pdalowsky wrote:

for anyone wondering what the hell this thread is about

Pearl jam are playing a USA festival.....go get your tickets and be excited

I am excited. I love the lineup, it's a 7 hour drive for me and I have no issues interacting with any type of person or fan of any style of music (except county of course, haha).

Also, I was never expecting any US tour until it is time to support a new album. So to me festivals I can drive to are just icing on the cake, a great filler until there is a real tour in 2013 and I couldn't be happier. Especially since I've made friends through this board with a PA native who extended an open invitation next time PJ is in Philly. I'll have to see if he's attending.

TheSpectrum · May 2012

rbrum7 wrote:

TheSpectrum wrote:

I hope you're not referring to me because I was talking about spoiled white rich kids. If anything, you sounds like a bigot if you assume rap fans are all black. This also leads me to believe you've never been to a rap show. Its full of young ego driven white kids who have no respect for other peoples space....that's who the music is marketed towards.
I have never had one problem with a black person at an event in my entire life. However I've had plenty of
scraps with white kids at shows including one at pj20 who tried to steal my camera and snuck his slut of a gf next to me without a ticket.

By the way, I wasn't referring to you at all. The one guy I was referring to was a guy who commented in the original announcement in the News section of the main site. Then someone who said they didn't want to deal with riff raff. But not you.

Hey no harm done for the record you do make good points about certain people. I remember when they played msg a fan kept yelling about immigration saying " get them all out". I was thinking are you even listening to ed????

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