**Ottawa Fanviews Here**

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  • cropdustress
    cropdustress Posts: 4,339
    benJAMin wrote:
    Just listening to this boot on the way to work today, made me remember how hard it was raining outside after the show.... and how perfectly it fit the words when the band took the stage... "oh pleeeeeeeeease... let it rain today...."

    What a powerful moment, seeing WASH was so unreal, glad to go back to it!!

    Yeah, the feeling was unbelievable. Surreal! I couldn't believe my ears when I hear first chords to WASH...
    And the rain after the show...yeah, totally fits the moment. :)
    Ah, memories... :D
    "I surfaced and all of my being was enlightened"
  • Angus
    Angus Posts: 376
    that rain totally ruined the eventual post-concert party.
    we went to that irish pub with the C&C stand before the concert,
    but with that pouring rain afterwards our only concern was to get back to the hotel as fast as possible.
    Too bad, we definitely had something to toast for, but oh well
    I'll never forget my dear friend Newfie Joe (the one who hitchhiked all his way from Vancouver to St John's) running outside that venue after the show screaming out loud "BEST SHOW EVER!!!!!!". Great memories!

    It's kinda bizarre but the best memory I have from this show was Given to fly; We've had this 2h+concert already, I had heard my all time favourite song 3 times before, but then hearing it so far into the show, opening the 2nd encore, I don't know why, but it was so damn awesome! And of course "got up outta there, ran for Canada" kinda touched me personally :)

    Second most special moment of that show for me was I believe in miracles acoustic. Ever since hearing Benaroya I wished to hear that one. I heard the electric version the day before at Montreal, and I was extremely happy with it. But hearing this acoustic version was surreal. I really never expected it.

    And Brain of J and In Hiding!!! And I Got Shit!!!
    And so much more...
    *****
    00: 7/2 (cancelled...)
    05: 9/11,9/12,9/13,9/15,9/16,9/19
    06: 8/23,8/30, 9/9, 9/11
    07: 6/26, 6/29
    *****
  • benJAMin
    benJAMin Posts: 257
    Yeah, and I never dreamed I would hear Sleight of Hand live!!!!
    the palms, in the breeze, still blow green
    and the waves in the sea still absolute blue
  • Angus
    Angus Posts: 376
    benJAMin wrote:
    Yeah, and I never dreamed I would hear Sleight of Hand live!!!!

    very true!
    those 3 in a row,
    Bee Girl, I Believe in Miracles (acoustic), Sleight of Hand
    quite unexpected and extremely nice to hear
    *****
    00: 7/2 (cancelled...)
    05: 9/11,9/12,9/13,9/15,9/16,9/19
    06: 8/23,8/30, 9/9, 9/11
    07: 6/26, 6/29
    *****
  • benJAMin
    benJAMin Posts: 257
    Hey Angus, I see you caught a few of the shows in Canada, which was the best in your opinion and why?
    the palms, in the breeze, still blow green
    and the waves in the sea still absolute blue
  • Angus
    Angus Posts: 376
    benJAMin wrote:
    Hey Angus, I see you caught a few of the shows in Canada, which was the best in your opinion and why?

    I've been trying to answer that very same question ever since returning from Canada, and I still haven't found an answer.
    I'll exclude Toronto first. That was the one I least enjoyed.
    I'll exclude Montreal next. It was a really lovely show. But just not the best.
    But from then on, I really don't know.

    Kitchener was magic, there was something about that night, that venue, that city, that public. And it was my first show and will always stay my first PJ show. The moment I had been waiting for for so long. I must admit losing the fight with a little tear when Eddie went way up during "how I wished for you todaaaaaayyyyy".

    London, setlist-wise, was even better. I mean... Smile!! SOLAT!!!! Hard to Imagine!!! Black Red & Yellow!!!! What the hell?? It was crazy.

    Hamilton. The last night of the 3-night stand was the show I had most fun at. Thank you lbc72!!!! And I heard 2 of my very favourite PJ songs I was so desperate to hear. Sad & Present Tense.

    And Ottawa. There really are no words to describe Ottawa, are there?

    So I really don't know. It's between these 4. (Probably most between Kitchener & Ottawa) And I don't really feel the need to rank them. They were all marvellous shows and everyone who was there seems to agree. So I'm a very lucky and happy guy.
    *****
    00: 7/2 (cancelled...)
    05: 9/11,9/12,9/13,9/15,9/16,9/19
    06: 8/23,8/30, 9/9, 9/11
    07: 6/26, 6/29
    *****
  • benJAMin
    benJAMin Posts: 257
    Great answers, glad to hear they were kickass from top to bottom

    Did you fly in from Belgium and drive around following the band?? Must've been a great experience
    the palms, in the breeze, still blow green
    and the waves in the sea still absolute blue
  • skanji
    skanji Posts: 20
    Angus wrote:
    I've been trying to answer that very same question ever since returning from Canada, and I still haven't found an answer.
    I'll exclude Toronto first. That was the one I least enjoyed.
    I'll exclude Montreal next. It was a really lovely show. But just not the best.
    But from then on, I really don't know.

    Kitchener was magic, there was something about that night, that venue, that city, that public. And it was my first show and will always stay my first PJ show. The moment I had been waiting for for so long. I must admit losing the fight with a little tear when Eddie went way up during "how I wished for you todaaaaaayyyyy".

    London, setlist-wise, was even better. I mean... Smile!! SOLAT!!!! Hard to Imagine!!! Black Red & Yellow!!!! What the hell?? It was crazy.

    Hamilton. The last night of the 3-night stand was the show I had most fun at. Thank you lbc72!!!! And I heard 2 of my very favourite PJ songs I was so desperate to hear. Sad & Present Tense.

    And Ottawa. There really are no words to describe Ottawa, are there?

    So I really don't know. It's between these 4. (Probably most between Kitchener & Ottawa) And I don't really feel the need to rank them. They were all marvellous shows and everyone who was there seems to agree. So I'm a very lucky and happy guy.

    went to all the shows you went to (except toronto), and I gotta say Ottawa was probably the best experience. But as you guys know, Ottawa is my hometown, so they could have played just about anything, and I would have been extatic...

    I'm trying to collect as much photos, memorobilia from that show. Send me anything if you have it...
    me:
    09/21/96 Toronto,ON
    08/20/98 Montreal,QC
    08/22/98 Toronto,ON
    10/04/00 Montreal,QC
    10/05/00 Toronto,ON
    06/28/03 Toronto,ON
    06/29/03 Montreal,QC
    09/28/04 Boston,MA
    09/29/04 Boston,MA
    09/11/05 Kitchener,ON
    09/12/05 London,ON
    09/13/05 Hamilton,ON
    09/15/05 Montreal,QC
    09/16/05 Ottawa,ON
  • cropdustress
    cropdustress Posts: 4,339
    So, I finally listened to this AMAZING show last night... :o
    I was re-living the show all over again.
    Don't need to say anything else... :cool: You all know it! Ottawa rocked!

    Here's a bump for this amazing show that happened 4 months ago.
    Wow! Time flies! :D
    "I surfaced and all of my being was enlightened"
  • skanji
    skanji Posts: 20
    i have some joint roaches from the show if you want them.....

    you got pm'd ;)
    me:
    09/21/96 Toronto,ON
    08/20/98 Montreal,QC
    08/22/98 Toronto,ON
    10/04/00 Montreal,QC
    10/05/00 Toronto,ON
    06/28/03 Toronto,ON
    06/29/03 Montreal,QC
    09/28/04 Boston,MA
    09/29/04 Boston,MA
    09/11/05 Kitchener,ON
    09/12/05 London,ON
    09/13/05 Hamilton,ON
    09/15/05 Montreal,QC
    09/16/05 Ottawa,ON
  • benJAMin
    benJAMin Posts: 257
    Damn, 4 months ago....

    It seems like yesterday that my buddies and I were in a softball beer league, talking about how the show was only 4 months away...
    the palms, in the breeze, still blow green
    and the waves in the sea still absolute blue
  • benJAMin wrote:
    Damn, 4 months ago....

    It seems like yesterday that my buddies and I were in a softball beer league, talking about how the show was only 4 months away...

    ah i know :( i miss it haha
  • keeponrockin
    keeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    That show was my first Pearl Jam show. It was the best concert I have ever seen, and I just saw Aerosmith and U2 a couple of months later. I walked in a casual fan, and now they are my favourite band. I can't wait till the next tour, as I plan on hitting at least one date with my dad and brother (I'm only 15)

    DVD! DVD!
    Believe me, when I was growin up, I thought the worst thing you could turn out to be was normal, So I say freaks in the most complementary way. Here's a song by a fellow freak - E.V
  • Angus
    Angus Posts: 376
    Stickies! We need more stickies!!!

    I thought it was fun to bump these show threads back to the top after a while, fun is over now. :(

    Still a classic show!
    *****
    00: 7/2 (cancelled...)
    05: 9/11,9/12,9/13,9/15,9/16,9/19
    06: 8/23,8/30, 9/9, 9/11
    07: 6/26, 6/29
    *****
  • diego92
    diego92 Posts: 38
    I would love to hear black, the version from this show. can anyone send it to me or did anyone uploaded it? please let me know, send me a pm or an email, thanks in advance.
  • keeponrockin
    keeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    So what are the odds of them releasing a DVD of the show?
    Believe me, when I was growin up, I thought the worst thing you could turn out to be was normal, So I say freaks in the most complementary way. Here's a song by a fellow freak - E.V
  • Angus
    Angus Posts: 376
    So what are the odds of them releasing a DVD of the show?

    On a scale from 1 to 100, I'd say 2.
    *****
    00: 7/2 (cancelled...)
    05: 9/11,9/12,9/13,9/15,9/16,9/19
    06: 8/23,8/30, 9/9, 9/11
    07: 6/26, 6/29
    *****
  • keeponrockin
    keeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    I'd settle with a Touring Band 2005 DVD.
    Believe me, when I was growin up, I thought the worst thing you could turn out to be was normal, So I say freaks in the most complementary way. Here's a song by a fellow freak - E.V
  • Red Lukin
    Red Lukin Canada Posts: 2,994
    Wash my lungs...yeah...
  • Angus
    Angus Posts: 376
    please let it rain today



    I'm still amazed by Eddie's powers to influence the weather.
    *****
    00: 7/2 (cancelled...)
    05: 9/11,9/12,9/13,9/15,9/16,9/19
    06: 8/23,8/30, 9/9, 9/11
    07: 6/26, 6/29
    *****