*** Pittsburgh Fanviews Here 10/11/13 ***

I loved the show last night! The energy was great (I still have no Voice) and I thought Eddie never sounded better.

And agree with everyone about the late start time. Personally, I loved the idea of no opening band, but if your not going on until 8:20 why not have one?

The highlight for me was FOOTSTEPS and I just got chills thinking about how great that song was!

As a Pittsburger, I LOVED the Jason Grillie part of the show! I thought it was great having him on stage while they played WHIPPPING which is the song that is played when he takes the mound during a game. During the summer, I heard a locker room radio interview where he talked about his love of Pearl Jam and his "dream " to meet them. So I thought it was cool that he finally did. Great moment!

Loved the new songs, ecspecially Lightening Bolt.

Just a great concert!!

The Pittsburgh show was absolutely worth the wait! Since I don't have the opportunity to travel to see the band, it was a long 7 years for me. The crowd energy was amazing. Sure things probably quieted down a bit when the new songs were played, but not everyone would have had the ability to here them yet. Even though I didn't know the words I was still able to rock out to them. I was so excited that they were opening their tour here, plus no opening act. I agree with others have said, ticket stated show would start at 7:30, but didn't until almost 8:30.

I may not have traveled around the country or world to see them or know every word/ song, but I can honestly say I LOVE this band. I especially loved how they appreciate their fans' support. Last night, I could tell the guys were excited/shocked at the crowd's reaction when they hit the stage.

Been going through a lot of stress lately and this show was the best thing for it. I got to dance and sing/shout some of the stress away. Their music has meant so much. It was an awesome night!

I thought the crowd was super into it except for a few of the slower songs from LB. For a few songs, the crowd drowned out the band. I was in 1st row in reserved which was perfect. I had a space that belonged to me on the aisle in the center section and had a perfectly unobstructed view to the stage and they were on point all night. Footsteps being my favorite song was done amazingly. Whipping was high energy and Do the Evolution and Rearviewmirror really got the crowd into it.

If you have GA and want to be up front, better plan on getting to the arena very early. If you have seats or GA and don't care how far back you are (not a huge pit by the way... a lot of room at the back and no bad places to stand) you can get there later.

My only regret is them not playing 3 hours longer and to myself for not taking the next 3 months off to follow them across the country.

Does anyone know when the site will have the show for sale?

Been a few years since I saw a show but were the video screens new for a tour? Do we dare as for DVD concerts to be released...are was this only for fans with side/rear views a way to see the band?!

SpinTheBlackCircle74 wrote:

Someone knows what time they came on stage, and how long they played for?

They went on around 8:20 and finished up shortly after 11:00. I expected them to be fashionably late, but I thought almost an hour was a little too much. Traffic was a nightmare getting into the venue so maybe they took that into consideration. If they would have went on at 7:50 or so there would have been a lot of empty seats to start.

a80beaner wrote:

SpinTheBlackCircle74 wrote:

Someone knows what time they came on stage, and how long they played for?

They went on around 8:20 and finished up shortly after 11:00. I expected them to be fashionably late, but I thought almost an hour was a little too much. Traffic was a nightmare getting into the venue so maybe they took that into consideration. If they would have went on at 7:50 or so there would have been a lot of empty seats to start.

I'm starting to think that they are simply waiting for most people to be in their seats before starting, whenever that may be... which seems like a reasonable plan I suppose. They probably don't like opening to a partial audience. That said, everyone should get the fuck into the arena sooner. Punctuality is the key to success. :P

First off the sound was perfect, nice lows, mids and highs, sound guys really did their job. Ed's vocals were clear, the perfect level, and his voice was the best I have heard in some time.
I lost out on the ten club seats but ended up in section 205 in the second row, not bad seats, but clearly not the best. The crowd was great, a little quiet during the new stuff but that is to be expected. I personally love the new album, gave it 3-4 listens before the show, a couple songs I wasn't sure about but they were way better live.
I went with my wife who is not a huge fan of PJ but does like a lot of their stuff. I met a couple next to me, she was a crazy fan like me but her boyfriend was like my wife, not a huge fan. Her and I ended up rocking out most of the night and we got my wife into the singalongs which was a lot of fun. A couple in front of us brought their 4 year old son, along with some noise reducing headphones in case the sound was too much. The kid knew the words to all the songs except the new stuff and rocked out all night, hands in the air, it was amazing. Can;t even count how many high fives I gave the little guy, and his parents.
The setlist was perfect, the only change I would make is to delete Yellow Ledbetter and insert indifference, I literally had tears in my eyes when I heard the first couple notes of footsteps, never thought I'd ever hear that live.
My wife and I went to see the giant duck in the river that afternoon, we were waiting under the bridge at point park waiting for the rain to stop, I had a nickel in my pocket and was about to toss it in the pool, my wife stopped me and said "wish for the 5 songs that you want to hear tonight" I got 4 of 5, so awesome night.
Forgot to mention that my awesome wife went to get another round of drinks at the first encore break, she was gone awhile and brought back a new hoodie and some stickers, wearing it now and loving it.

RiotZact wrote:

BEST FUCKING NIGHT EVER!!! Got in line for GA at 11 or so, got rail on Stones side! I lost it when they played of the girl, all the new songs sounded so fucking awesome.

During RITFW I zipped up my spiderman hoodie over my head like a mask and Ed came over and handed me and another girl a tambourine, I couldn't believe it!

They played 4 of my top 10 songs in one show, almost unheard of. Of the Girl, Let the Records Play, FOOTSTEPS! And Ledbetter.

Nothing about this show possibly could have went better the set list was pretty much made for me, I got front row, GOT A TAMBOURINE and rocked out with Boom like 5 times. Perfect night, perfect show.

THANK YOU PEARL JAM!!!

Peter Parker takes time out to see PJ?!? Now THAT'S a front page story for The Daily Bugle! Lol! I saw you recieving your tambourine from our friend Ed. Congrats! I was behind the stage, 6 rows up, center. An interesting perspective from which to take in a show that's not designed to be performed in the round. The guys all made a point to acknowledge all 360 degrees of fans surrounding them. Awesome show and a must own boot! Loved the new songs and can't wait for LB!

RiotZact wrote:

BEST FUCKING NIGHT EVER!!! Got in line for GA at 11 or so, got rail on Stones side! I lost it when they played of the girl, all the new songs sounded so fucking awesome.

During RITFW I zipped up my spiderman hoodie over my head like a mask and Ed came over and handed me and another girl a tambourine, I couldn't believe it!

They played 4 of my top 10 songs in one show, almost unheard of. Of the Girl, Let the Records Play, FOOTSTEPS! And Ledbetter.

Nothing about this show possibly could have went better the set list was pretty much made for me, I got front row, GOT A TAMBOURINE and rocked out with Boom like 5 times. Perfect night, perfect show.

THANK YOU PEARL JAM!!!

oh cool, that was you in the spiderman hoodie, I was in line right behind you outside the arena, good to put a face to board member

cool story too, cheers

Heisenberg wrote:

One helluva show Friday night but seriously Pittsburgh...what the hell is this guy thinking? He's got to be a Steeler fan

lmao

are those overalls he yanked down