2020 Tour Rumor Thread

Lost In Ohio · May 2019

Regarding ticket prices, Pearl Jam could easily do the whole "VIP packages" with multiple levels of those and have tickets with the dynamic pricing...but they still want to keep tickets low. Only recently did tickets break the $100 value.

They toured USA in 2014, 2016 and 2018. My ticket for 2014 was below $100. It could have easily been over $100, especially with an over-inflated package.

But if they did, it would go against their "low prices for the fans" mindset and people would complain.

Zod · May 2019

HesCalledDyer said:

$200 a ticket and you can count on my ass not being there. Fuck that! Entertainment should not limited to the rich. Whoever even made that suggestion can kindly fuck right off!

I'm torn on this. Sometimes it occurs to me that $30 in my late teen's was actually harder for me to spend than $200 as an adult. When you combine inflation and my rate of pay.... I'm not sure it's that different.

That being said. I've still noticed a trend with the new trend of mega expensive concert tickets. I've slowed down. I might pay over $200 to knock one off my bucket lists (the stones), but I'm less likely to plunk down that kind of money for a repeat. I remember the summer before last I skipped out on Metallica, U2, Tom Petty (its ok I'd seen him a few times already), GNR, because I'd seen them all already. Most of them multiple times. It's cutting down my repeat business.

I noticed The Who concert in Vancouver is selling very poorly. I guess maybe we're seeing signs that not everyone can charge these prices.

Still... It's Pearl Jam. The band I've repeated most on the entire planet. Would I really not go? I dunno.. I think I'd still go. Few things I enjoy as much as a PJ show

Get_Right · May 2019

This is not for you. Just chill. There will be music to be heard when they are ready. You may or may not like the setting in which they choose to present it. You can go or not. It really is that simple.

Lerxst1992 · May 2019

Zod said:

HesCalledDyer said:

$200 a ticket and you can count on my ass not being there. Fuck that! Entertainment should not limited to the rich. Whoever even made that suggestion can kindly fuck right off!

I'm torn on this. Sometimes it occurs to me that $30 in my late teen's was actually harder for me to spend than $200 as an adult.   When you combine inflation and my rate of pay....   I'm not sure it's that different.

That being said. I've still noticed a trend with the new trend of mega expensive concert tickets. I've slowed down.   I might pay over $200 to knock one off my bucket lists (the stones), but I'm less likely to plunk down that kind of money for a repeat.   I remember the summer before last I skipped out on Metallica, U2, Tom Petty (its ok I'd seen him a few times already), GNR, because I'd seen them all already. Most of them multiple times. It's cutting down my repeat business.

I noticed The Who concert in Vancouver is selling very poorly. I guess maybe we're seeing signs that not everyone can charge these prices.

Still... It's Pearl Jam.   The band I've repeated most on the entire planet.   Would I really not go? I dunno.. I think I'd still go. Few things I enjoy as much as a PJ show

The Who are selling poorly in NY also. Very expensive ticket. But they are not in their prime. PJ is holding onto the outer reaches of their prime (non geezer) years which makes their light schedule and false new album press releases even more frustrating.

PJ is worth the premium prices. I never had as difficult a time getting Who tickets as getting PJ tickets.

PJ intensified loyalty from their fans by fighting for reasonable ticket prices at the beginning. Although I'd pay alot to see them, I get why they are careful when it comes to pricing

Ledbetterman10 · May 2019

I'll be in the minority on this but I don't mind 2019 being a Pearl Jam-less year. I didn't mind 2017 being one either. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, as the saying goes. There was a span from 2003-2016 where I saw PJ at least once every year, and multiple times in most of those years. Not saying it was too much or anything. It was great at the time. But now, a show every two years is okay with me if they're not going to put out an album. If they put something out, then tour the hell out of it. If not, I'll happily check out the next baseball stadium show.

JojoRice · May 2019

The Who tickets are not selling well here in Atlanta either. It seems to be a tour wide thing with the prices they are charging. Ya, we've definitely been spoiled with PJ and their prices compared to what other bands/performers are now charging.

HesCalledDyer · May 2019

I'm going to see The Who on Saturday. $60 ticket.

Mikemzl91 · May 2019

I got a Tame Impala GA at MSG for under $100.
The Who is charging $311 for lower bowl at MSG.

Deadman · May 2019

Ledbetterman10 said:

I'll be in the minority on this but I don't mind 2019 being a Pearl Jam-less year. I didn't mind 2017 being one either. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, as the saying goes. There was a span from 2003-2016 where I saw PJ at least once every year, and multiple times in most of those years. Not saying it was too much or anything. It was great at the time. But now, a show every two years is okay with me if they're not going to put out an album. If they put something out, then tour the hell out of it. If not, I'll happily check out the next baseball stadium show.

Exactly same here.

hihobibo · May 2019

Ledbetterman10 said:

I'll be in the minority on this but I don't mind 2019 being a Pearl Jam-less year. I didn't mind 2017 being one either. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, as the saying goes. There was a span from 2003-2016 where I saw PJ at least once every year, and multiple times in most of those years. Not saying it was too much or anything. It was great at the time. But now, a show every two years is okay with me if they're not going to put out an album. If they put something out, then tour the hell out of it. If not, I'll happily check out the next baseball stadium show.

Opposite of me. I took a good decade long break from seeing them (and other favorites) due to many factors (moving, work, getting married, having kids, etc) and now I want to make up for lost time! Plus, now my kids are old enough that I can take a short trip to see a band out of town, whereas I wouldn't even consider it prior to last year.

vito · May 2019

Well whenever they tour next it would really be cool for them to play Red Rocks, the Gorge & Alpine Valley and they could play in alleys for the rest of the tour and I would be happy!

critterau · May 2019

Ledbetterman10 said:

I'll be in the minority on this but I don't mind 2019 being a Pearl Jam-less year. I didn't mind 2017 being one either. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, as the saying goes. There was a span from 2003-2016 where I saw PJ at least once every year, and multiple times in most of those years. Not saying it was too much or anything. It was great at the time. But now, a show every two years is okay with me if they're not going to put out an album. If they put something out, then tour the hell out of it. If not, I'll happily check out the next baseball stadium show.

But if we are being honest, they have only played 4 US cities spanning from Fall 2016 through Spring/Summer 2020. Yes I’m counting 2019/early 2020 as a no show year. There would be a whisper by now. And even if they release an album (not holding my breath) they typically don’t start tours in the US. For a band that loves activism, as
far as being an actual band, they are far from
active. Glad I was able to see so many shows when I did.

jagirl16 · May 2019

A friend of a friend at SPAC texted tonight that in the next few days, they’re going to announce a Sept 3 concert. Teachers are going to be pissed!

on2legs · May 2019

jagirl16 said:

A friend of a friend at SPAC texted tonight that in the next few days, they’re going to announce a Sept 3 concert. Teachers are going to be pissed!

bbiggs · May 2019

Ahhh the first post concert announcement. 😂

Zod · May 2019

vito said:

Well whenever they tour next it would really be cool for them to play Red Rocks, the Gorge & Alpine Valley and they could play in alleys for the rest of the tour and I would be happy!

Red Rocks would be amazing, but given how and when they tour now, it seems the odds of them playing a small venue are pretty low :(

Would love to see shows at the gorge again. Need a reason to go out there. Last show I saw there was Tom Petty in 2014 :(

Mikemzl91 · May 2019

jagirl16 said:

A friend of a friend at SPAC texted tonight that in the next few days, they’re going to announce a Sept 3 concert. Teachers are going to be pissed!

Nope!!

RatherStarved · May 2019

Mikemzl91 said:

jagirl16 said:

A friend of a friend at SPAC texted tonight that in the next few days, they’re going to announce a Sept 3 concert. Teachers are going to be pissed!

Nope!!

I have no knowledge either way but the SPAC rumor has surfaced on this thread before.

JojoRice · May 2019

Don't see it happening for SPAC. Hope to be proven wrong tho.

on2legs · May 2019

jagirl16 said:

A friend of a friend at SPAC texted tonight that in the next few days, they’re going to announce a Sept 3 concert. Teachers are going to be pissed!

Interesting first post. Hope you’re right!

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