3 things occured last night that I had never seen before . .

NorthShoreBlues · October 2013

RE: Worcester I

Last night was a wonderful show but I must admit the show dragged a bit . . . It was my 45th and I had a wonderful time. I say it dragged because of the newer slower songs and Ed's talking in between songs. The show came to a grinding halt each time he told a story . . . I'm used to this stuff and I enjoyed myself, albeit I must admit he was more chatty this time than my previous shows. With that said, here are the 3 things I saw last night that I could not imagine seeing at a PJ show.

1. Empty seats all over the lower bowl. I was in section 109 and my friend and I had about 7 seats to ourselves. I imagine many people went to the floor, but its was a strange sight.

2. Two girls a couple rows away talking to their friends while sitting/leaning on the chairs in front of them with their backs turned to the stage! I couldn't believe it. It was Section 109 and they must have been ten clubbers. It happened during Man of the Hour, Yellow Moon, Fatal. Ok I get those are slow/rare/new songs, and I imagine Ed's talking in between didn't hold their attention, but Really? Talking and texting with your back to the stage, almost blasphemy!

3. Two guys in front of me, two other guys in front of them, and one guy behind me all yelling at Ed through out the show to "shut the f**k up" and "shut up and sing" Whoa! In section 109 (ten club territory) I never really heard people being so harsh on our beloved singer. As I mentioned he talked a lot last night and the show dragged partly because of that but to yell like that=Blasphemy!

All in all, it was a strange night; It was a 3 hour show and it certainly felt like it. The boys are not as young as they used to be and I think they tried to pace themselves and having a minute or two between songs probably helps, although the energy and momentum is a bit lost. As for the venue: the Worcester DCU center totally sucks. One entrance in, beer lines so long, that a friend of mine missed 4 1/2 songs just to get a soda, I never attempted to even get a drink or food, that place is a joke, to small and it has a horrible echo. . .

And alas, here I go again into that crap hole called the DCU tonight hope everyone has a great show and I hope I don't see this stuff again, but I think things are changing at PJ shows and they are changing before my eyes . . .

slightofjeff · October 2013

If one is waiting that long just to get a soda, one needs to re-evaluate one's priorities in life. No Pepsi is worth 4 1/2 songs.

fortyshades · October 2013

NorthShoreBlues wrote:

RE: Worcester I

Last night was a wonderful show but I must admit the show dragged a bit . . . It was my 45th and I had a wonderful time. I say it dragged because of the newer slower songs and Ed's talking in between songs. The show came to a grinding halt each time he told a story . . . I'm used to this stuff and I enjoyed myself, albeit I must admit he was more chatty this time than my previous shows. With that said, here are the 3 things I saw last night that I could not imagine seeing at a PJ show.

1. Empty seats all over the lower bowl. I was in section 109 and my friend and I had about 7 seats to ourselves. I imagine many people went to the floor, but its was a strange sight.

2. Two girls a couple rows away talking to their friends while sitting/leaning on the chairs in front of them with their backs turned to the stage! I couldn't believe it. It was Section 109 and they must have been ten clubbers. It happened during Man of the Hour, Yellow Moon, Fatal. Ok I get those are slow/rare/new songs, and I imagine Ed's talking in between didn't hold their attention, but Really? Talking and texting with your back to the stage, almost blasphemy!

3. Two guys in front of me, two other guys in front of them, and one guy behind me all yelling at Ed through out the show to "shut the f**k up" and "shut up and sing" Whoa! In section 109 (ten club territory) I never really heard people being so harsh on our beloved singer. As I mentioned he talked a lot last night and the show dragged partly because of that but to yell like that=Blasphemy!

All in all, it was a strange night; It was a 3 hour show and it certainly felt like it. The boys are not as young as they used to be and I think they tried to pace themselves and having a minute or two between songs probably helps, although the energy and momentum is a bit lost. As for the venue: the Worcester DCU center totally sucks. One entrance in, beer lines so long, that a friend of mine missed 4 1/2 songs just to get a soda, I never attempted to even get a drink or food, that place is a joke, to small and it has a horrible echo. . .

And alas, here I go again into that crap hole called the DCU tonight hope everyone has a great show and I hope I don't see this stuff again, but I think things are changing at PJ shows and they are changing before my eyes . . .

Sounds like a fun crowd. I could never understand the "talking" during a concert, during *any* song....

Sprunkn7 · October 2013

I read that people said the show was "choppy" and I get it. Lots of talking and slow songs after a while will take its toll. Set list looks amazing on paper. This explains a lot..

maj4e · October 2013

I like it when he tells stories. Humanizes the band and he's great at it.

mcrok · October 2013

massholes!

elvistheking44 · October 2013

Unfortunately I think Eddie talks to much during the shows.

Hopper · October 2013

ofthegirl99 wrote:

Unfortunately I think Eddie talks to much during the shows.

the best part of Ed's solo shows is listening to him talk and interact, albeit one-way, with the crowd...

and it connects you to the band when he does it at PJ shows...

i personally don't understand how anyone could NOT want that...

UpSideDown · October 2013

With the majority of Lightning Bolt being slow to mid tempo, I think the shows are going to all feel a bit low on energy. Having 5-6 songs per night in the set just tips it too far in that direction.

It was pretty apparent in both Pittsburgh and Buffalo, the crowds were aching for the classic PJ stuff.

MK88178 · October 2013

NorthShoreBlues wrote:

RE: Worcester I

Last night was a wonderful show but I must admit the show dragged a bit . . . It was my 45th and I had a wonderful time. I say it dragged because of the newer slower songs and Ed's talking in between songs. The show came to a grinding halt each time he told a story . . . I'm used to this stuff and I enjoyed myself, albeit I must admit he was more chatty this time than my previous shows. With that said, here are the 3 things I saw last night that I could not imagine seeing at a PJ show.

1. Empty seats all over the lower bowl. I was in section 109 and my friend and I had about 7 seats to ourselves. I imagine many people went to the floor, but its was a strange sight.

2. Two girls a couple rows away talking to their friends while sitting/leaning on the chairs in front of them with their backs turned to the stage! I couldn't believe it. It was Section 109 and they must have been ten clubbers. It happened during Man of the Hour, Yellow Moon, Fatal. Ok I get those are slow/rare/new songs, and I imagine Ed's talking in between didn't hold their attention, but Really? Talking and texting with your back to the stage, almost blasphemy!

3. Two guys in front of me, two other guys in front of them, and one guy behind me all yelling at Ed through out the show to "shut the f**k up" and "shut up and sing" Whoa! In section 109 (ten club territory) I never really heard people being so harsh on our beloved singer. As I mentioned he talked a lot last night and the show dragged partly because of that but to yell like that=Blasphemy!

All in all, it was a strange night; It was a 3 hour show and it certainly felt like it. The boys are not as young as they used to be and I think they tried to pace themselves and having a minute or two between songs probably helps, although the energy and momentum is a bit lost. As for the venue: the Worcester DCU center totally sucks. One entrance in, beer lines so long, that a friend of mine missed 4 1/2 songs just to get a soda, I never attempted to even get a drink or food, that place is a joke, to small and it has a horrible echo. . .

And alas, here I go again into that crap hole called the DCU tonight hope everyone has a great show and I hope I don't see this stuff again, but I think things are changing at PJ shows and they are changing before my eyes . . .

It may be a trend that has been started. I was at Wrigley this summer, and I had seats that were center stage right off of second base. Granted it was a long night but still no excuse for what I saw, and it took away, for me, from the show. There were a few guys in front of me that were chanting " LETS GO HOME, LETS GO HOME". Come on if you don't want to be there then just go home. Don't wreck the show for others. Same for all those people in DCU and any future shows.

GetRight13 · October 2013

another thing that pisses me off about this is these people eat up all the tickets then do this at the shows where alot of us who truley love the band get shut out of tickets. If you are gonna turn your back to the stage, yell at the singer to shut up and play or chant go home. You shouldnt be there. Watch the DVDs or something or wait for the boots. Leave the shows to people who actually want to be there

pjman75 · October 2013

GetRight13 wrote:

another thing that pisses me off about this is these people eat up all the tickets then do this at the shows where alot of us who truley love the band get shut out of tickets. If you are gonna turn your back to the stage, yell at the singer to shut up and play or chant go home. You shouldnt be there. Watch the DVDs or something or wait for the boots. Leave the shows to people who actually want to be there

+1

stickfig13 · October 2013

NorthShoreBlues wrote:

RE: Worcester I

Last night was a wonderful show but I must admit the show dragged a bit . . . It was my 45th and I had a wonderful time. I say it dragged because of the newer slower songs and Ed's talking in between songs. The show came to a grinding halt each time he told a story . . . I'm used to this stuff and I enjoyed myself, albeit I must admit he was more chatty this time than my previous shows. With that said, here are the 3 things I saw last night that I could not imagine seeing at a PJ show.

1. Empty seats all over the lower bowl. I was in section 109 and my friend and I had about 7 seats to ourselves. I imagine many people went to the floor, but its was a strange sight.

2. Two girls a couple rows away talking to their friends while sitting/leaning on the chairs in front of them with their backs turned to the stage! I couldn't believe it. It was Section 109 and they must have been ten clubbers. It happened during Man of the Hour, Yellow Moon, Fatal. Ok I get those are slow/rare/new songs, and I imagine Ed's talking in between didn't hold their attention, but Really? Talking and texting with your back to the stage, almost blasphemy!

3. Two guys in front of me, two other guys in front of them, and one guy behind me all yelling at Ed through out the show to "shut the f**k up" and "shut up and sing" Whoa! In section 109 (ten club territory) I never really heard people being so harsh on our beloved singer. As I mentioned he talked a lot last night and the show dragged partly because of that but to yell like that=Blasphemy!

All in all, it was a strange night; It was a 3 hour show and it certainly felt like it. The boys are not as young as they used to be and I think they tried to pace themselves and having a minute or two between songs probably helps, although the energy and momentum is a bit lost. As for the venue: the Worcester DCU center totally sucks. One entrance in, beer lines so long, that a friend of mine missed 4 1/2 songs just to get a soda, I never attempted to even get a drink or food, that place is a joke, to small and it has a horrible echo. . .

And alas, here I go again into that crap hole called the DCU tonight hope everyone has a great show and I hope I don't see this stuff again, but I think things are changing at PJ shows and they are changing before my eyes . . .

45 shows? Maybe you take this stuff too serious. I do the same when I'm at a show. I expect everyone to act like god is on stage. Truth is that a lot of people don't hold PJ in the same light. They are taking in the show like they would any other show they attend. Even if that means acting like assholes.

Side note: Ed does have a way of ruining shows with his talking sometimes

Indifference152 · October 2013

Yeah Pittsburgh was the same way at times. I actually felt angry at times and disgusted.

pjradio · October 2013

I'd take a 3hour "talky" show with an amazing setlist over a 2hr, over before you blink show, with a ho-hum setlist anyday.

TunnelThroughDenial · October 2013

Any concert nowadays has a large percentage of the tickets given to corporate sponsors, radio stations, whatever so those are probably people who got free tickets from friends, etc. I work for a big company and one of our partners has the suite for the Phoenix show and offered me free tix. No thanks! I'd rather be in my nice close 10C seats by the stage.

Anyway - I think that's why you get lots of folks who are indifferent. I love the stage banter personally and think it gives us ALL a break from the decibels.

I used to go berserk on lame concert goers and after enough concerts I've concluded you have to tune it out. They are ALWAYS there at EVERY show.

foodboy · October 2013

i just said that to someone the other day. the people at most shows today are talking very loudly like they are the only ones there. why are they there to begin with? to be seen or be at something perceived to be cool. i am there to actually hear the music. very odd concept. hoot holler do what you want at each song break. have respect for others, they paid as much as you. or how about the people who think the show is just for them who continue to wooooo as if the band can hear them throughout songs. very annoying but that is the way it is these days. went to jack johnson 2 weeks ago same thing. why not just go to bar instead listen to a bootleg and let those of us who want to actually hear a show alone.

vest71 · October 2013

After Reading the reviews from last Night i thought wauv!! Ed sure talked a lot and that is not always good , because he does a lot of ehhmm and ahmmm between words so it feels like forever for him to finish a short story .... Less talk , more rock

fortyshades · October 2013

maj4e wrote:

I like it when he tells stories. Humanizes the band and he's great at it.

This!

And people, calm down, his stories are hilarious... Did you try to rip apart a polaroid? Rest my case.

fortyshades · October 2013

foodboy wrote:

i just said that to someone the other day. the people at most shows today are talking very loudly like they are the only ones there. why are they there to begin with? to be seen or be at something perceived to be cool. i am there to actually hear the music. very odd concept. hoot holler do what you want at each song break. have respect for others, they paid as much as you. or how about the people who think the show is just for them who continue to wooooo as if the band can hear them throughout songs. very annoying but that is the way it is these days. went to jack johnson 2 weeks ago same thing. why not just go to bar instead listen to a bootleg and let those of us who want to actually hear a show alone.

I always had this at Counting Crows concerted. But they were, well, Counting Crows. (And than it still bugged the hell out of me.) But with PJ? I can't see this. The people who do this have zero respect.

Last year, or two now, I was sitting in an auditorium and it was just Ed on stage. And he talked. He did hid aahhs and ooohs, and everyone listened; you could hear a pin drop. That is respect to the artist. More importantly respect to the music.

stickfig13 · October 2013

foodboy wrote:

i just said that to someone the other day. the people at most shows today are talking very loudly like they are the only ones there. why are they there to begin with? to be seen or be at something perceived to be cool. i am there to actually hear the music. very odd concept. hoot holler do what you want at each song break. have respect for others, they paid as much as you. or how about the people who think the show is just for them who continue to wooooo as if the band can hear them throughout songs. very annoying but that is the way it is these days. went to jack johnson 2 weeks ago same thing. why not just go to bar instead listen to a bootleg and let those of us who want to actually hear a show alone.

It's a rock concert!

I would venture a guess to say that the talkers are looking at you wondering why you don't lighten up. It's a concert. People get loud at concerts.

3 things occured last night that I had never seen before . .

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