Pearl Jam Cancels 4/20 Raleigh, NC Concert in Opposition to HB2; Official Band Statement

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  • jeffbr
    jeffbr Seattle Posts: 7,177
    Yup, once the 4th circuit court of appeals ruled on the Virginia case there was no doubt that it was only a matter of time before NC was put on notice. Nothing to do with the boycotts.
    "I'll use the magic word - let's just shut the fuck up, please." EV, 04/13/08
  • ComeToTX
    ComeToTX Austin Posts: 8,063
    You mean the courts will solve it? Crazy! I wish some of us would have known that day 1!
    This show, another show, a show here and a show there.
  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,305
    cincybearcat said:

    And skipping concerts had no effect on the legal ruling that everyone knew was coming eventually. ;)

    I'm assuming a lot of people boycotting had no idea it was coming ... I hope they didn't, at least ...

    maybe research next time?
    Be Excellent To Each Other
    Party On, Dudes!
  • MayDay10
    MayDay10 Posts: 11,853
    That was my biggest issue with it. This law isn't going to last legally. No matter what Boss/PJ did, this thing is going away. The day of or after the scheduled show there was that ruling in Federal court in that case from VA that basically gives precedent that this law is illegal. Majority in NC seem to hate it, especially in the Universities and Urban areas,

    But... I know the counter argument is that we cannot take it for granted and become passive/careless and expect everything to work out.


    But its over anyways. Decision was made.
  • jordn6971
    jordn6971 Posts: 675
    It still sucks when you realize the band you love cares more about making a political statement then taking care of its fans.
    "There was a band playing in my head, and I felt like getting high"
  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,256
    jordn6971 said:

    It still sucks when you realize the band you love cares more about making a political statement then taking care of its fans.

    Here is the advice I am giving myself: "Take a year off of PJ shows."

    Unfortunately I have too many paid for shows/travel to go to yet this year.
  • jordn6971
    jordn6971 Posts: 675
    bootlegger10 said:

    jordn6971 said:

    It still sucks when you realize the band you love cares more about making a political statement then taking care of its fans.

    Here is the advice I am giving myself: "Take a year off of PJ shows."

    Unfortunately I have too many paid for shows/travel to go to yet this year.
    I just have Wrigley which has is a 2 hr drive only. I don't want to go to both nights though anymore the way the setlists have been. Sucks I have to go down there just to pick up my 10c tickets for the night my buddy will be using them
    "There was a band playing in my head, and I felt like getting high"
  • bluesuedeitzrad
    bluesuedeitzrad Posts: 434
    Fortunately, I saw them in Greenville, so Raleigh was my extra show.

    Raleigh is my home town and I was looking forward to bringing my wife, brother and friends. I do hope they keep their promise and make an attempt to come back this year.
  • earthquakes making waves
    earthquakes making waves Posts: 296
    bluesuedeitzrad said:

    OK PJ... make your plans to come to NC.

    http://www.cnn.com/2016/05/04/us/north-carolina-transgender-law-challenge/index.html?adkey=bn

    This!
    I'm waiting for the promised show they sent in my cancellation email once the situation is/eventually resolved. So, let the planning begin and hope they at least make sure the people who had their tickets cancelled don't have to go through another lottery.
    Come back!
  • Croos1226
    Croos1226 philly burbs Posts: 346
    jordn6971 said:

    It still sucks when you realize the band you love cares more about making a political statement then taking care of its fans.

    Are you saying Pearl Jam has no LGBT fans? I think they were trying to take care of them pretty well IMHO.
  • jordn6971
    jordn6971 Posts: 675
    Croos1226 said:

    jordn6971 said:

    It still sucks when you realize the band you love cares more about making a political statement then taking care of its fans.

    Are you saying Pearl Jam has no LGBT fans? I think they were trying to take care of them pretty well IMHO.
    Are you being sarcastic. Cancelling the show didn't help anybody,LGBT or not. It only hurt the fans who paid money, made travel arrangements, and took off work months before.
    "There was a band playing in my head, and I felt like getting high"
  • JS188455
    JS188455 Posts: 107
    Now they will reschedule and I will lose the ticket lotto...lol
  • MayDay10
    MayDay10 Posts: 11,853
    Assuming this thing is off the NC books before long. .

    I wonder if it will just be put on the back burner. Raleigh will get a show on the next eastern us tour. I don't really see pj scheduling a one off show in Raleigh when they are back into their normal private lives.

    I also wonder (and hope) that us lottery winners are given a right of refusal before the show (if there is a show).
  • jdopj
    jdopj Posts: 771
    Raleigh isnt that far from Bonaroo
    I think you are right, a rescheduled show probably wont happen
  • ComeToTX
    ComeToTX Austin Posts: 8,063
    I'm not holding my breath that it'll ever be made up. And if it is I doubt I'll pay for another flight and hotel to go.
    This show, another show, a show here and a show there.
  • my2hands
    my2hands Posts: 17,117
    jdopj said:

    Raleigh isnt that far from Bonaroo

    That would be a great way to warm up for Roo... not to mention, since it would be a one-off show, that it would be a quick sellout

  • EM194007
    EM194007 Posts: 2,827
    bluesuedeitzrad said:

    OK PJ... make your plans to come to NC.

    http://www.cnn.com/2016/05/04/us/north-carolina-transgender-law-challenge/index.html?adkey=bn

    This isn't going away anytime soon.

    http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article75797387.html

  • jordn6971
    jordn6971 Posts: 675
    ComeToTX said:

    I'm not holding my breath that it'll ever be made up. And if it is I doubt I'll pay for another flight and hotel to go.

    It's going to be a long time before i feel comfortable booking any travel arrangements to see PJ again. What a shame.
    "There was a band playing in my head, and I felt like getting high"
  • NSL
    NSL Nashville, TN Posts: 299
    my2hands said:

    jdopj said:

    Raleigh isnt that far from Bonaroo

    That would be a great way to warm up for Roo... not to mention, since it would be a one-off show, that it would be a quick sellout

    8 hours away isn't that close
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  • JP Losman
    JP Losman Raleigh Posts: 149
    Today we find out if the justice department's pressure will make a difference in HB2. No grandstanding by the non profits that have been involved in this. Just real work.

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