2022 North American rumour thread take 2

OceansJenny said:

DM282158 said:

In my opinion, it needs to be stated again how international travel restrictions may very well have played heavily into the touring schedule. The band knows thousands of fans buy tickets from abroad. Without the allowance to travel to the US from foreign countries; lots of fans are shit out of luck and many tickets having to be given back. Sucks from an ethical standpoint point as well as a business perspective. 

Jeff even stated that for the Toronto show, specifically, that Ten Club fans from 7 different countries bought tickets. 

We don’t think we can sell out these shows nationally?

OceansJenny said:

DM282158 said:

OceansJenny said:

DM282158 said:

In my opinion, it needs to be stated again how international travel restrictions may very well have played heavily into the touring schedule. The band knows thousands of fans buy tickets from abroad. Without the allowance to travel to the US from foreign countries; lots of fans are shit out of luck and many tickets having to be given back. Sucks from an ethical standpoint point as well as a business perspective. 

Jeff even stated that for the Toronto show, specifically, that Ten Club fans from 7 different countries bought tickets. 

We don’t think we can sell out these shows nationally?

I’m sure they would in minutes. But I feel like the band would feel terrible having to force the hands of fans from foreign countries with tickets who can no longer attend due to reasons outside of their control. 

Plus as it relates to public health issues that dictate international travel restrictions. 

I don’t really see that as the band’s concern. They play internationally, abroad fans will have a chance to see them. 

I wouldn’t want them scheduling their Europe shows around whether or not people from the US can come.

ddeschler said:

Zod said:I kind of thought they might wait longer when Omicron news came out, but then the Eddie tour got announce, so who knows the thought processes at this point

I was also surprised with the timing of the announcement of the EV tour.  Same guy/band who were first to cancel and last to reschedule.  I guess the insurance company will cover it if they have to cancel.  I would be interested to know what thresholds or escalation of a pandemic that was in place at the time of the announcement of a tour are covered by insurance.  I think we're all in uncharted territory here, legally and as a society.

uglybabo said:

DM282158 said:

OceansJenny said:

DM282158 said:

OceansJenny said:

DM282158 said:

In my opinion, it needs to be stated again how international travel restrictions may very well have played heavily into the touring schedule. The band knows thousands of fans buy tickets from abroad. Without the allowance to travel to the US from foreign countries; lots of fans are shit out of luck and many tickets having to be given back. Sucks from an ethical standpoint point as well as a business perspective. 

Jeff even stated that for the Toronto show, specifically, that Ten Club fans from 7 different countries bought tickets. 

We don’t think we can sell out these shows nationally?

I’m sure they would in minutes. But I feel like the band would feel terrible having to force the hands of fans from foreign countries with tickets who can no longer attend due to reasons outside of their control. 

Plus as it relates to public health issues that dictate international travel restrictions. 

I don’t really see that as the band’s concern. They play internationally, abroad fans will have a chance to see them. 

I wouldn’t want them scheduling their Europe shows around whether or not people from the US can come.

Totally hear ya. Could you imagine the anarchy on this forum if fans from US couldn’t get to Europe shows due to travel restrictions? 

If there were European travel restrictions for Americans how could the band and their crew get there?

Franklin Delano Bluth said:

Radical idea/thought : how would react if they decided to stop touring and play four shows a month in Seattle and allow fans to come to them? Then you can play 15-20 tour dates every few years if they want to hit the road. 

NewfieintheUSA said:

demetrios said:

Franklin Delano Bluth said:

Radical idea/thought : how would react if they decided to stop touring and play four shows a month in Seattle and allow fans to come to them? Then you can play 15-20 tour dates every few years if they want to hit the road. 

No please. 

2nd this sentiment 

Franklin Delano Bluth said:

Radical idea/thought : how would react if they decided to stop touring and play four shows a month in Seattle and allow fans to come to them? Then you can play 15-20 tour dates every few years if they want to hit the road. 

tdawe said:

Franklin Delano Bluth said:

Radical idea/thought : how would react if they decided to stop touring and play four shows a month in Seattle and allow fans to come to them? Then you can play 15-20 tour dates every few years if they want to hit the road. 

This isn’t that far from what they do now? 15-20 shows every few years and some big ballpark shows for people to travel to?

I know it sucks for people who can’t swing the travel, and others don’t like it for some other reason, but it’s just the reality right now: if you want to see Pearl Jam you can’t just wait for them to come to you.