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  • rvapete
    rvapete Posts: 488
    JimmyV said:
    Fenway and Wrigley are the two most historic ballparks in the country. Seattle is their home market. Philadelphia is one of their favorite places to play. There is no indication that any other ballparks are on the schedule. Hardly a cliche.
    They just released a movie in which the lead singer manipulates his fame to gain unprecidented access to a Major League baseball team...  The baseball aspect of following this band has become extremely cliche IMO
  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,964
    ^ Ed and Theo are friends. No manipulation to gain access. 
  • on2legs
    on2legs Posts: 15,983
    rvapete said:
    Please no more ballpark shows!  My opinion of course but the baseball obsession is becoming cliche.  I'm cool with Wrigley every once in a while but this notion of every major MLB market getting that touring experience is gimmicky.  Nothing beats PJ in an acoustically friendly arena.
    Yes. Pearl Jam should never change or try new ideas.  I like this way of thinking. 
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  • BrainofBGA
    BrainofBGA Australia Posts: 4,558
    Sarava said:
    CantKeepmedown said:
    I'm thinking the lack of other leaks means there's not much else out there.  This day an age, you almost always hear about something before it happens.  Safeco, Wrigley, Fenway, and Philly (was that rumor solid?)
    Yeah. It just feels odd that after big South America and Europe tours, that they would only touch America so lightly. Hopefully there's more. The west coast is seriously overdue for a tour.
    Have to be saving themselves for an album tour the year after. Europe and Sth America bring the dollars. 
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  • JimmyV
    JimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 19,600
    bbiggs said:
    ^ Ed and Theo are friends. No manipulation to gain access. 
    And were friends since long before Theo was hired by the Cubs.
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  • given2fly23
    given2fly23 Evanston, IL Posts: 6,042
    If I was famous, you can bet your ass I'd be at as many Pearl Jam shows, other concerts and Cubs/Bulls/Bears/Blackhawks games as possible.

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  • rvapete
    rvapete Posts: 488
    on2legs said:
    rvapete said:
    Please no more ballpark shows!  My opinion of course but the baseball obsession is becoming cliche.  I'm cool with Wrigley every once in a while but this notion of every major MLB market getting that touring experience is gimmicky.  Nothing beats PJ in an acoustically friendly arena.
    Yes. Pearl Jam should never change or try new ideas.  I like this way of thinking. 
    5 years later its no longer a new idea
  • rvapete
    rvapete Posts: 488
    edited January 2018

    JimmyV said:
    bbiggs said:
    ^ Ed and Theo are friends. No manipulation to gain access. 
    And were friends since long before Theo was hired by the Cubs.
    That's right!  They went to grade school together and fame played no part in the relationship.  Seems Bill Murray and Eddie were the only contacts of Theo's to get the locker room invite group text though.  It's brilliant cross marketing and good fun don't get me wrong and I'm sure the band will continue these types of events as long as they are profitable and popular.  I just don't happen to enjoy the concept that's all.   
  • jmug23
    jmug23 Posts: 778
    BrainofBGA said:
    Sarava said:
    CantKeepmedown said:
    I'm thinking the lack of other leaks means there's not much else out there.  This day an age, you almost always hear about something before it happens.  Safeco, Wrigley, Fenway, and Philly (was that rumor solid?)
    Yeah. It just feels odd that after big South America and Europe tours, that they would only touch America so lightly. Hopefully there's more. The west coast is seriously overdue for a tour.
    Have to be saving themselves for an album tour the year after. Europe and Sth America bring the dollars. 
    Honestly, I’d be ok if they doubled or even tripled their prices for 10C tickets if it meant they toured more. I definitely think they should only tour as much as they want, but if it’s about making more money, count me in as someone who thinks we get an amazing price for an unbelievable 3-4 hour experience. I would have no problem paying much higher prices.  Just my opinion of course. 
  • Sarava
    Sarava Naperville, IL Posts: 2,061
    rvapete said:

    JimmyV said:
    bbiggs said:
    ^ Ed and Theo are friends. No manipulation to gain access. 
    And were friends since long before Theo was hired by the Cubs.
    That's right!  They went to grade school together and fame played no part in the relationship.  Seems Bill Murray and Eddie were the only contacts of Theo's to get the locker room invite group text though.  It's brilliant cross marketing and good fun don't get me wrong and I'm sure the band will continue these types of events as long as they are profitable and popular.  I just don't happen to enjoy the concept that's all.   
    Why are you being so negative? Theo used his place in baseball to gain access to PJ every bit as much as EV did with the Cubs. They're just friends...why does it need to be picked apart?

    I think most of us would prefer arena shows. Or shows at Alpine Valley or other amphitheaters. But you know what? The guys are in their 50s and have bigger priorities in their lives than Pearl Jam. To me, I'll be happy with anything they give us. It's better than nothing.
  • JojoRice
    JojoRice Kennesaw, GA Posts: 4,554
    Im just sitting here waiting for the announcement to drop. 
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  • rvapete
    rvapete Posts: 488
    jmug23 said:
    BrainofBGA said:
    Sarava said:
    CantKeepmedown said:
    I'm thinking the lack of other leaks means there's not much else out there.  This day an age, you almost always hear about something before it happens.  Safeco, Wrigley, Fenway, and Philly (was that rumor solid?)
    Yeah. It just feels odd that after big South America and Europe tours, that they would only touch America so lightly. Hopefully there's more. The west coast is seriously overdue for a tour.
    Have to be saving themselves for an album tour the year after. Europe and Sth America bring the dollars. 
    Honestly, I’d be ok if they doubled or even tripled their prices for 10C tickets if it meant they toured more. I definitely think they should only tour as much as they want, but if it’s about making more money, count me in as someone who thinks we get an amazing price for an unbelievable 3-4 hour experience. I would have no problem paying much higher prices.  Just my opinion of course. 
    I think age/life commitments are the biggest inhibitor of the band touring these days rather than profit.  I agree we are spoiled at the current price point (fortunately) 
  • 3days
    3days Posts: 1,200
    ...given2fly23 said:
    rvapete said:
    Please no more ballpark shows!  My opinion of course but the baseball obsession is becoming cliche.  I'm cool with Wrigley every once in a while but this notion of every major MLB market getting that touring experience is gimmicky.  Nothing beats PJ in an acoustically friendly arena.
    Unfortunately, I think we're stuck with ballparks and festivals in non-album years/tours.  It's a sucky trend.
    Last 2 US tours during non-album years were mostly comprised of indoor arenas. 
  • JimmyV
    JimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 19,600
    JojoRice said:
    Im just sitting here waiting for the announcement to drop. 
    Fingers crossed that by this tomorrow we'll have that announcement.
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  • given2fly23
    given2fly23 Evanston, IL Posts: 6,042
    edited January 2018
    3days said:
    Last 2 US tours during non-album years were mostly comprised of indoor arenas. 
    By "trend" I meant going forward. I'd also argue that the 2016 arenas were still part of the LB tour.

    We're lucky they don't do the whole festival circuit in the U.S. like other bands and instead just play one a year usually. The ballpark trend is not just PJ. Wrigley has had a ton more shows the last few years. 

    We badly need that announcement or more rumors.

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  • pulling69
    pulling69 KBTL Posts: 1,006
    Nationals just announced a concert this summer: Zac Brown band July 27.
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  • darwinstheory
    darwinstheory LaPorte, IN Posts: 7,378
    pulling69 said:
    Nationals just announced a concert this summer: Zac Brown band July 27.
    PJ can play there in 2019 and Ed can wear his new Cubs Bryce Harper jersey. 
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  • my2hands
    my2hands Posts: 17,117
    edited January 2018
    They are going to play South America, Europe, and USA Stadium shows in all 3 time zones in 2018... add in a USA festival or two... 

    I'll take it, that's much better then 2017!!!

    Late 2018 album release for Holiday sales... Australia tour follows...  2019 North American tour with a few legs... you know the drill 
  • RBAlive2727
    RBAlive2727 Posts: 97
    OK...let's cut with the crap! Do they announce the U.S. shows tomorrow? Hard to focus on working knowing there could be an announcement. Suspense is killing me. 
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  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,964
    RBAlive2727 said:
    OK...let's cut with the crap! Do they announce the U.S. shows tomorrow? Hard to focus on working knowing there could be an announcement. Suspense is killing me. 
    I sure hope so, but no one knows. Or at least the ones that do know aren’t talking ;) 

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