*** Chicago, IL, Fanviews Here 8/18/18 ***

ForceofNature101 said:

WW187806 said:

Just like the guy that had the pussy sign to Ed tonight,

What happened there!?  If you don't mind me asking

I gotta be more careful because I was respectfully warned by Sea and had my post edited. Someone had commented about the show being lackluster and I find THAT offensive. Regarding the sign. Very funny moment, you will hear it on the boot. Ed literally got the whole crowd to laugh. A guy brought a sign that said "Play BRY, You Evanston Pussy," referring to Ed. Ed called the guy out and said you know, with all respect and the me too movement, what the heck. And, he said to the guy in a joking manner, fuck you you fucking fuck wad. We played that two years ago here, where were you?? Sleeping? It was very funny. They put the sign up on the screens. And then I guess to make the guy not feel like he was being attacked by the band he loves, Ed said, "We'll probably play that one a little later." Fun moment. Guys were in high spirits. Ed was fired up. He also talked about voting for about 3 minutes. And was not political, just said to vote. He mentioned if everyone votes theres no way they can manipulate our voices with machines or whatever. Audience was good with it, especially because right after that the trophy came out with Rebel Rebel- good timing by Ed of course. FOOTSTEPS>SOLAT > BREATH is just flat out old school Pearl Jam. That was a great part of first Encore. Also, Can't Deny me sounds like a twisted funky slower version of DTE. You gotta hear it live, but thats what it felt like to me. Cheers. 

Great show! Although I really thought they missed a chance to play a blazin Grievance after know your rights 

Ahh man I’m so jealous of everyone who is there & got to see this show and will be there tomorrow night as well!!

The Cubs and Pearl Jam are the two greatest things on earth and Wrigley Field is my church.

Breakerfall, Garden, Not For You, Alone, Won’t Back Down, & Rebel Rebel... are you freakin kidding me??!!  I would love to hear those and many others played all in the same show! Wow!!

Take care of yourselves, folks. Medical bills have pretty much kept me at home all year. I’ve managed to see a couple shows semi-locally at very little cost but alas I could not afford a trip to Chicago this year. Really, really wish I was there!

Kat said:

Dear Pearl Jam,
You had me at Wash. 
Actually, you had me at Alive first, but live, you had me at Wash. 
Big hugs,
xx

love this post.  And for me, it was Black.    It's all good, I am still reeling from the Home shows.  I just love this band.  There really are no words to describe the impact they've had on my life.  Big hugs to you Kat.  Anyone going to W2 and Fenway, have a blast.  Wish I could be at ALL of them.  

He gave the shirt to the same guy from the Dvd who waited in line for days and requested that song name escapes me.  He obviously waited a frw daya again to be front center

This was show #13 for me and while it was good, it was not one of my favorites.  (Seattle 2 and Miami 2016 were the best for me).  No complaints though.  There's nothing like seeing this band live no matter the setlist.  Here's hoping there is a Monday show (and alternatively if they are going to postpone here's hoping they notify people of that before everyone heads out to the venue).  It would be their third postponement/cancellation of the year after BA and London.  One per continent.  I guess that's life?

Indifference71 said:

nicknyr15 said:

Indifference71 said:

That was a blast!  Alone into RVM rocked. The only bad thing I have to say is I couldn't believe the amount of people standing in line for merch during the show. 

Seriously? That’s embarrassing. 

Yep.  Insane.  Went to the bathroom 2-3 times during the show and every time there were a bunch of people waiting in line.....people more concerned with tshirts and stickers than the actual show....I just don't get it.

Yeah I had one bathroom break about 10 songs in and I was shocked at how long the line was. To each his own I guess.

I was talking to a fellow Pearl Jam fan recently and we discussed how it seems the music and the band have become very, very secondary to the merchandise. People will hound you when you mention there's been very little new music in 5 years but they'll thump their chest about market value on a $35 poster. It's very strange, and a bit sad, what it's all become.  

BettrMan21 said:

I was talking to a fellow Pearl Jam fan recently and we discussed how it seems the music and the band have become very, very secondary to the merchandise. People will hound you when you mention there's been very little new music in 5 years but they'll thump their chest about market value on a $35 poster. It's very strange, and a bit sad, what it's all become.  

They're 28 years in. Families. I'm just glad they're still around. 

Nice...Hope you guys get a break in the weather tonight and get another kick ass show