To the Band: Proposal #2 for a 2nd Leg Tour & Voter Drive Initiative in 2022, North to the Midwest

Go Animal · November 2021

I'm thinking late-August/early September, thru early October (factoring in weather, other bands touring plans & sporting events)

Again...

"For this is no time for depression, or self-indulgent hesitance
This fucked-up situation calls for all hands, hands on deck"

1. Bangor, Maine - Darling's Waterfront Pavilion or Portland, ME - Cross Insurance Arena (hockey)

to help hold the House, and re-elect Janet Mills to keep her Governor's chair
DMB hit up Bangor at this venue, and Maine is crisp & gorgeous in September.
the boys have only hit Maine once (the 96 tour sans-Ticketmaster). Lots of love for them up in the New England. If it's indoors? Proof of vax required

2. Gilford, NH - Bank of NH Pavilion (outdoors)

to help hold the House, and re-elect Maggie Hassan to her Senate seat
to help defeat ineffectual Governor Chris Sununu, and elect the Democratic/Independent primary winner to the Governor's chair
DMB proved that NH can be a draw (2-nighters, no less!), and it would be one more state completed by the band. Worth a visit!

3. Mansfield, MA - Xfinity Center (formerly Tweeter Center & Great Woods, outdoors) *2 nights, if ya got the stones

to help hold the House, and defeat Governor Charlie Baker by supporting the Democratic/Independent primary winner
magic awaits in Mansfield!! Love Fenway, but let's go back there somewhere down the road instead.

4. Hartford, CT - Xfinity Theatre (formerly the Dodge Music Centre, outdoors)

to help hold the House, and re-elect Richard Blumenthal (or the Democratic/Independent primary winner) to the Senate
to help re-elect Governor Ned Lamont to keep his Governor's chair
the long awaited to return Hartford. From 2008, onward: nothing but top tier shows. Hartford '08 is arguably Top 25 all-time (Top 5, for me)

5. Brooklyn, NY - Barclays Center (basketball), and/or Camden, NJ - BB&T Pavillion (outdoors) *2 nights, regardless

Just for funsies.

6. Philly - Wells Fargo Center (basketball), or Subaru Park (soccer, outdoors) *2 nights, regardless of venue

7. Pittsburgh - PNC Park (baseball), or PPG Paints Arena (Hockey)

to help hold the House seats PA-7, 8 & 17, and defeat Scott Perry in PA-10
look, I'm thankful Pat Toomey voted to convict Trump, but we need to keep PA blue. Whether it's Conor Lamb, or John Fetterman (THE MAN). Preferably Fetterman, because he's huge.
to help elect the Democratic/Independent primary winner to Governor against the Republican candidate
Philly is a Top 5 PJ destination, for sure. Time to show Steel City some love.

8. Cleveland - Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse (multipurpose, indoors), or Columbus, OH - Lower Dot Com Field (soccer, outdoors)

to help the Democratic/Independent primary winner win the House seat, and defeat Steve Chabot (OH-1)
to send Trump stooge Rob Portman packing, and help the Democratic/Independent primary winner win the Senate seat
to help elect the Democratic/Independent primary winner to Governor, and send Mike DeWine packing
it's time to return to Cleveland. Maybe do a surprise gig at the HoB like the Foos did. Take some selfies at the Rock Hall

9. Detroit - DTE Energy Music Theatre (originally Pine Knob Music Theatre, outdoors), or Little Caesars Arena (basketball)

to help hold the House seat for Elissa Slotkin (MI-8), and defeat Peter Meijer (MI-3)
to help Governor Gretchen Whitmer hold her Governor's chair (this is a big one, since she & her family have been targeted by right wing extremists)
RIP Joe Louis Arena. The Motor City beckons! Side note: DTE?? Meant to be! Also, it's on BOB SEGER DR.

10. Chicago, IL - Wrigley Field (duh), or United Center (Basketball) *2 nights, regardless of venue

11. Moline, IL - TaxSlayer Center (formerly iWireless Center, circa 2014)

look, I'm glad Adam Kinzinger (R) is doing SOMETHING to defeat Trumpism, but he's leaving his seat. We NEED a Blue pick-up, otherwise Trump Stooge Kevin McCarthy will be Speaker of the House. Again, pick-up some seats for Democrats, or Independents
to help Senator Tammy Duckworth (or the Democratic/Independent primary winner) hold their Senate seat
to help Governor J.B. Pritzker (or the Democratic/Independent primary winner) hold the Governor's chair
The Return to Moline. The Return to Wrigley. And if not the latter, then a little love for the ol' United Center.

12. Milwaukee, WI - American Family Field (baseball), or Bradley Center (basketball)

to help the Democratic/Independent primary winner pick up a House seat, or 2
defeat January 6th instigator & Trump lackey, Senator Ron Johnson
to help Governor Tony Evers (or the Democratic/Independent primary winner) hold the Governor's chair
should start getting cold around this time, so it's a toss-up

13. Ames, Iowa - Hilton Coliseum (basketball)

to help hold the House seat for Cindy Axne (IA-3), and defeat Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-2) & Ashley Hinson (IA-1)
Mitch McConnell's BFF Chuck Grassley will be *89* by this time next year. 7 terms in the Senate (41, going on 42 years). When he runs, he'll serve ANOTHER term if a Democrat is elected Governor, or retire in 2023 & let the Republican Governor appoint a Republican Senator without an election. Iowa MUST step up.
to defeat Governor Kim Reynolds, and help the Democratic/Independent primary winner take the Governor's chair
I mean... it's Ames! Who else would do the poster?? Also, PJ actually had a gig here in 1991, but it was cut short. Time to make things right! Ames is a very blue-ish purple town, and the home to ISU. Could be the next Moline show!

14. Minneapolis, Minnesota - Target Field (baseball), Target Center (basketball), or Allianz Field (soccer, outdoors)

to help hold the House seat for Angela Craig (MN-2), and defeat Jim Hagedorn (MN-1)
to help Governor Tim Walz (or the Democratic/Independent primary winner) hold the Governor's chair
Target Center: "Proof of COVID-19 vaccine, or negative COVID-19 test to attend upcoming non-team events is on a show-by-show basis and is determined by the promoter of each event. Please check the Event Listing for all show specific protocols."

Again, not looking for any counterpoints on ANY of the political endorsements I bring forth here. They're not officially endorsed by the band, BUT... these candidates (and parties) are the best (or only) option to help push the band's goals re: climate change, equality, and justice.

It's part of who they are. Don't believe me? Go back & watch MTV Unplugged, and watch Eddie climb up on his stool & write PRO CHOICE on his arm with a sharpie. Listen to Jeremy, Glorified G, and Rival. Put Gigaton on a loop until it all sinks in.

Now... let's focus on getting some more shows, and MAYBE (just maybe) making a little bit of a difference

https://pearljam.com/vote

DM282158 · November 2021

Love the homework here, OP. Great details.

Sunnunu and Baker are generally 1 and 2 on the list of most highly approved and liked governors in the country though

. Just sayin, not trolling haha.

RatherStarved · November 2021

Very well researched and thought out.

I think they likely stick to what would have been second leg 2020 if they are doing anything at that time of year in 2022 - which includes some of the above.

Another factor to consider is Ed at Ohana the last Saturday of September virtually guaranteed and hotel pricing at Dana Point suggests an Encore weekend is expected again.

JeBurkhardt · November 2021

RatherStarved said:

Very well researched and thought out.

I think they likely stick to what would have been second leg 2020 if they are doing anything at that time of year in 2022 - which includes some of the above.

Another factor to consider is Ed at Ohana the last Saturday of September virtually guaranteed and hotel pricing at Dana Point suggests an Encore weekend is expected again.

So the encore weekend would most likely be September 30/October 1?

Gern Blansten · November 2021

JeBurkhardt said:

RatherStarved said:

Very well researched and thought out.

I think they likely stick to what would have been second leg 2020 if they are doing anything at that time of year in 2022 - which includes some of the above.

Another factor to consider is Ed at Ohana the last Saturday of September virtually guaranteed and hotel pricing at Dana Point suggests an Encore weekend is expected again.

So the encore weekend would most likely be September 30/October 1?

yes...if they follow 2021 dates

JeBurkhardt · November 2021

Gern Blansten said:

JeBurkhardt said:

RatherStarved said:

Very well researched and thought out.

I think they likely stick to what would have been second leg 2020 if they are doing anything at that time of year in 2022 - which includes some of the above.

Another factor to consider is Ed at Ohana the last Saturday of September virtually guaranteed and hotel pricing at Dana Point suggests an Encore weekend is expected again.

So the encore weekend would most likely be September 30/October 1?

yes...if they follow 2021 dates

Thanks.

Go Animal · November 2021

I actually started this one in reverse order, so Ohana/possible Encore could reasonably fit here at the end, and cap off the year. Or Seattle, heh.

Go Animal · November 2021

DM282158 said:

Love the homework here, OP. Great details.

Sunnunu and Baker are generally 1 and 2 on the list of most highly approved and liked governors in the country though . Just sayin, not trolling haha.

I mean, we gotta try

also, why no Hartford '08 for you??

DM282158 · November 2021

Go Animal said:

DM282158 said:

Love the homework here, OP. Great details.

Sunnunu and Baker are generally 1 and 2 on the list of most highly approved and liked governors in the country though . Just sayin, not trolling haha.

I mean, we gotta try also, why no Hartford '08 for you??

Haha! Had just graduated high school. Got Mansfield tix for graduation gift. Was a 1 show per tour guy back then. Wish I was there though. Great show. Something always in the water in Hartford.

JeBurkhardt · November 2021

Gern Blansten said:

JeBurkhardt said:

RatherStarved said:

Very well researched and thought out.

I think they likely stick to what would have been second leg 2020 if they are doing anything at that time of year in 2022 - which includes some of the above.

Another factor to consider is Ed at Ohana the last Saturday of September virtually guaranteed and hotel pricing at Dana Point suggests an Encore weekend is expected again.

So the encore weekend would most likely be September 30/October 1?

yes...if they follow 2021 dates

I went ahead and booked a refundable hotel for that weekend. If there isn’t an encore weekend I can always cancel. But if there is, I locked in a pretty decent price.

RatherStarved · November 2021

JeBurkhardt said:

Gern Blansten said:

JeBurkhardt said:

RatherStarved said:

Very well researched and thought out.

I think they likely stick to what would have been second leg 2020 if they are doing anything at that time of year in 2022 - which includes some of the above.

Another factor to consider is Ed at Ohana the last Saturday of September virtually guaranteed and hotel pricing at Dana Point suggests an Encore weekend is expected again.

So the encore weekend would most likely be September 30/October 1?

yes...if they follow 2021 dates

I went ahead and booked a refundable hotel for that weekend. If there isn’t an encore weekend I can always cancel. But if there is, I locked in a pretty decent price.

Exactly. Nothing to lose. Just have to remember to cancel.

JeBurkhardt · November 2021

RatherStarved said:

JeBurkhardt said:

Gern Blansten said:

JeBurkhardt said:

RatherStarved said:

Very well researched and thought out.

I think they likely stick to what would have been second leg 2020 if they are doing anything at that time of year in 2022 - which includes some of the above.

Another factor to consider is Ed at Ohana the last Saturday of September virtually guaranteed and hotel pricing at Dana Point suggests an Encore weekend is expected again.

So the encore weekend would most likely be September 30/October 1?

yes...if they follow 2021 dates

I went ahead and booked a refundable hotel for that weekend. If there isn’t an encore weekend I can always cancel. But if there is, I locked in a pretty decent price.

Exactly. Nothing to lose. Just have to remember to cancel.

Absolutely! I could see myself forgetting to be honest. 😄

kaw753 · November 2021

JeBurkhardt said:

Gern Blansten said:

JeBurkhardt said:

RatherStarved said:

Very well researched and thought out.

I think they likely stick to what would have been second leg 2020 if they are doing anything at that time of year in 2022 - which includes some of the above.

Another factor to consider is Ed at Ohana the last Saturday of September virtually guaranteed and hotel pricing at Dana Point suggests an Encore weekend is expected again.

So the encore weekend would most likely be September 30/October 1?

yes...if they follow 2021 dates

I went ahead and booked a refundable hotel for that weekend. If there isn’t an encore weekend I can always cancel. But if there is, I locked in a pretty decent price.

The Residence Inn is blocked off both weekends. I booked it on points the day before Encore announcement this year, so there is definitely something on the calendar happening in 2022. That would be a lot of shows in Southern California in 2021-22 given the 3 arena makeup dates.

RatherStarved · November 2021

kaw753 said:

JeBurkhardt said:

Gern Blansten said:

JeBurkhardt said:

RatherStarved said:

Very well researched and thought out.

I think they likely stick to what would have been second leg 2020 if they are doing anything at that time of year in 2022 - which includes some of the above.

Another factor to consider is Ed at Ohana the last Saturday of September virtually guaranteed and hotel pricing at Dana Point suggests an Encore weekend is expected again.

So the encore weekend would most likely be September 30/October 1?

yes...if they follow 2021 dates

I went ahead and booked a refundable hotel for that weekend. If there isn’t an encore weekend I can always cancel. But if there is, I locked in a pretty decent price.

The Residence Inn is blocked off both weekends. I booked it on points the day before Encore announcement this year, so there is definitely something on the calendar happening in 2022. That would be a lot of shows in Southern California in 2021-22 given the 3 arena makeup dates.

Well, who knows if they are going to proceed with the indoor shows. Also, Ohana and Ohana Encore aren’t necessarily PJ shows. The only thing that’s sort of a given is Ed’s Saturday slot.

JeBurkhardt · November 2021

kaw753 said:

JeBurkhardt said:

Gern Blansten said:

JeBurkhardt said:

RatherStarved said:

Very well researched and thought out.

I think they likely stick to what would have been second leg 2020 if they are doing anything at that time of year in 2022 - which includes some of the above.

Another factor to consider is Ed at Ohana the last Saturday of September virtually guaranteed and hotel pricing at Dana Point suggests an Encore weekend is expected again.

So the encore weekend would most likely be September 30/October 1?

yes...if they follow 2021 dates

I went ahead and booked a refundable hotel for that weekend. If there isn’t an encore weekend I can always cancel. But if there is, I locked in a pretty decent price.

The Residence Inn is blocked off both weekends. I booked it on points the day before Encore announcement this year, so there is definitely something on the calendar happening in 2022. That would be a lot of shows in Southern California in 2021-22 given the 3 arena makeup dates.

Maybe it is a good sign that the other California dates (along with the rest of the rescheduled dates) will be made up in the Spring. 🤷‍♂️

To the Band: Proposal #2 for a 2nd Leg Tour & Voter Drive Initiative in 2022, North to the Midwest

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