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Pearl Jam at Wrigley-Popmatters review

klokekloke Posts: 27
edited August 2013 in The Porch
I've been a part-time music journalist for about six years now, and was very fortunate to have the chance to cover Pearl Jam at Wrigley Field.

The day after the show, I didn't think it would be right to simply report on the concert itself. I ended up writing a story about the band and the community they've created. Wrigley Field was special in a lot of ways, but as I wrote, it may have been PJ's defining moment. This is a story for the fans, the ones who have kept the band afloat all these years. Please give it a read and let me know what you think!

http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/174186-pearl-jam-19-july-2013-chicago-il/
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  • jcckjcjcckjc Posts: 91
    Exactly!
  • SemperFiSemperFi Posts: 136
    This was a great read!
    and, I never read :thumbup:
    ...
  • Porch DwellerPorch Dweller Posts: 101
    Nailed it. Great article, thanks for sharing
  • cmm6734cmm6734 Houston, TX Posts: 569
    Great write up, I really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing.
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  • iiseeiisee Charlotte, NC Posts: 485
    Perfect. :D
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  • jonposeyjonposey Posts: 140
    Nailed it!
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  • heatherpenderyheatherpendery Posts: 32
    Great
  • offhegoes32offhegoes32 Posts: 418
    Great write-up, bringing me back to that night very vividly. :D
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  • jwhjr17jwhjr17 Posts: 2,066
    Great article!
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  • Empty GlassEmpty Glass In Rob's shed Posts: 12,329
    That was fantastic!

    I thought the same as offhegoes32...article took me back to the weekend
    offhegoes32 wrote:
    Great write-up, bringing me back to that night very vividly. :D
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  • IndifferenceIndifference Posts: 2,758
    Wow - quite excellent - highlight:

    Pearl Jam nonetheless remains a traditionalist group, respecting live music as a life-altering event. And it may be the last of its kind.

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  • silver39silver39 Columbus, Ohio Posts: 1,346
    great article!! This was my husbands 1st show and boy what a show for him! Tho he was not too happy to have to wait 3 horus to see them come on stage...he said he would go again....to an inside venue LOL!!!
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  • Jason PJason P Posts: 19,267
    Nice writing!
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  • BentheratBentherat Posts: 19
    Wow - awesome review. Very well written! I'm printing this out to share with my family and co-workers. Maybe this will help them understand why I am compelled to travel around the US to see this band. You expressed what I cannot with my words.
  • lazlobluelazloblue Houston Posts: 738
    Well done. Thanks for sharing.
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  • SuziemaySuziemay Posts: 11,168
    You completely captured all the emotions I was going through that day. Awesome write-up!

    This part, so true..
    One does not simply attend a Pearl Jam concert. While the actual performance itself usually ranges between a weighty two-and-a-half to three hours long, the entire event is a physically and mentally demanding process. When Pearl Jam rolls into town, the dedication of fans is often tested
  • YLed2YLed2 Posts: 5,534
    Excellent read and very nice article!
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  • Get_RightGet_Right Posts: 14,050
    One does not simply attend a Pearl Jam concert
    respecting live music as a life-altering event

    Id say it was a tad over dramatic, but well written
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