The Official 2023 Tour Rumor Thread

RatherStarved · January 2023

Man I saw 30 new comments and was excited there would be a solid rumor. Nope.

Go Animal · January 2023

JimmyV said:

RiotAct10 said:

I know this is a stretch, but looking at the involved artists, I feel like this is something Ed could have been a part of. I am choosing to consider the fact that he isn't involved, as a sign that he may have plans at the time for something else. Maybe???

Glen Hansard has two random NY dates scheduled for mid-March. Does he come to the U.S. for just two shows?

This is interesting

JojoRice · January 2023

JimmyV said:

RiotAct10 said:

I know this is a stretch, but looking at the involved artists, I feel like this is something Ed could have been a part of. I am choosing to consider the fact that he isn't involved, as a sign that he may have plans at the time for something else. Maybe???

Glen Hansard has two random NY dates scheduled for mid-March. Does he come to the U.S. for just two shows?

One of them is a McCartney tribute show. Maybe he just scheduled a 2nd show for kicks since he knew it would be easy money while he's here?

JimmyV · January 2023

JojoRice said:

JimmyV said:

RiotAct10 said:

I know this is a stretch, but looking at the involved artists, I feel like this is something Ed could have been a part of. I am choosing to consider the fact that he isn't involved, as a sign that he may have plans at the time for something else. Maybe???

Glen Hansard has two random NY dates scheduled for mid-March. Does he come to the U.S. for just two shows?

One of them is a McCartney tribute show. Maybe he just scheduled a 2nd show for kicks since he knew it would be easy money while he's here?

Totally possible.

DissidentRival74 · January 2023

JimmyV said:

RiotAct10 said:

I know this is a stretch, but looking at the involved artists, I feel like this is something Ed could have been a part of. I am choosing to consider the fact that he isn't involved, as a sign that he may have plans at the time for something else. Maybe???

Glen Hansard has two random NY dates scheduled for mid-March. Does he come to the U.S. for just two shows?

For what it's worth, he's playing the Ryman here in Nashville on August 8th...

JimmyV · January 2023

DissidentRival74 said:

JimmyV said:

RiotAct10 said:

I know this is a stretch, but looking at the involved artists, I feel like this is something Ed could have been a part of. I am choosing to consider the fact that he isn't involved, as a sign that he may have plans at the time for something else. Maybe???

Glen Hansard has two random NY dates scheduled for mid-March. Does he come to the U.S. for just two shows?

For what it's worth, he's playing the Ryman here in Nashville on August 8th...

He has a whole tour in August with Marketa Irglova. We are seeing them in Boston later that week.

a5pj · January 2023

Go Beavers said:

drfox said:

I always wonder if it’s just Jeff who doesn’t like touring or if it’s Stone, Mike etc as well. I know it wouldn’t be the same but if it was just one member who wanted a touring break I probably wouldn’t mind them doing what the Killers do and get a temporary touring stand in. I know if wouldn’t be anywhere as good as having the full band, but given everyone isn’t getting any younger, I would take say 4/5ths of the band + more shows, over a 2-3 year touring break.

Jeff seems to get blamed for it but it seems like that’s not really warranted.

Don't think this is the case.
Talking with Rob at a RNDM show he said Jeff basically paid for the tour and wasn't making anything, but loved being out there touring. So take that for what it's worth...

Go Beavers · January 2023

a5pj said:

Go Beavers said:

drfox said:

I always wonder if it’s just Jeff who doesn’t like touring or if it’s Stone, Mike etc as well. I know it wouldn’t be the same but if it was just one member who wanted a touring break I probably wouldn’t mind them doing what the Killers do and get a temporary touring stand in. I know if wouldn’t be anywhere as good as having the full band, but given everyone isn’t getting any younger, I would take say 4/5ths of the band + more shows, over a 2-3 year touring break.

Jeff seems to get blamed for it but it seems like that’s not really warranted.

Don't think this is the case.
Talking with Rob at a RNDM show he said Jeff basically paid for the tour and wasn't making anything, but loved being out there touring. So take that for what it's worth...

Exactly the past situation that came to my mind. “Didn’t he tour with RNDM when he could’ve been snowboarding?”

HughFreakingDillon · January 2023

Jeff made that one comment a few years back about not enjoying the grind of touring. But then he also said after the shows were cancelled in 2020 and rebooked in 2022, that he couldn't wait to get back to performing live. like anything, I'm sure it's a love/hate thing, and it all depends on a mood when talking to someone at that moment.

HughFreakingDillon · January 2023

Lost In Ohio said:

Here's something...or nothing.

Speaking of Jeff not wanting to tour as much (and I still think that comment was taken slightly out-of-context.) I think he doesn't like the hassle of being on the road and in a different city every night, but I think he likes playing and using the money for good things...and I think the article even mentioned that.

But anyhoo...a few years ago, there was some talk/rumors that we might see Kim, Ben and Matt tour again or make new music. Obviously, it wouldn't be the Soundgarden name. If it happens, it may not even be the Nude Dragons name.

AND OBVIOUSLY...there may still be a huge legal situation there with Vicky. (I think that's who it's with. I'll admit I'm not totally current there.)

If Matt is touring with Pearl Jam, he obviously can't be with Kim and Ben... such as what happened in 2014.

But if he's not with PJ as much...then maybe is there possibly any chance that the Matt/Kim/Ben thing rides again?

Perhaps it's something to ponder.

Or do we think Kim and Ben are done?

What do Soundgarden fans know here that I don't?

it would be amazing if the 3 of them worked together again with another vocalist. I would imagine they'd tread that extremely quietly, as to not get expectations up too high. if they ever did anything together again, it wouldn't' surprise me if it was something like 3rd Secret. Just BAM! record released. no promotion. no fanfare.

Merkin Baller · January 2023

a5pj said:

Go Beavers said:

drfox said:

I always wonder if it’s just Jeff who doesn’t like touring or if it’s Stone, Mike etc as well. I know it wouldn’t be the same but if it was just one member who wanted a touring break I probably wouldn’t mind them doing what the Killers do and get a temporary touring stand in. I know if wouldn’t be anywhere as good as having the full band, but given everyone isn’t getting any younger, I would take say 4/5ths of the band + more shows, over a 2-3 year touring break.

Jeff seems to get blamed for it but it seems like that’s not really warranted.

Don't think this is the case.
Talking with Rob at a RNDM show he said Jeff basically paid for the tour and wasn't making anything, but loved being out there touring. So take that for what it's worth...

I think I paid around $30 AFTER fees for the Boston show on the Ghost Riding tour... I definitely wondered more than once how they turned a profit with those prices... turns out they didn't.

& that show was phenomenal too.

drfox · January 2023

HughFreakingDillon said:

Jeff made that one comment a few years back about not enjoying the grind of touring. But then he also said after the shows were cancelled in 2020 and rebooked in 2022, that he couldn't wait to get back to performing live. like anything, I'm sure it's a love/hate thing, and it all depends on a mood when talking to someone at that moment.

Also said this at the end of the Euro tour last year. Didn’t give the impression he was mad keen being away from home. Was only around 5 weeks which is quite a short period if you think of how long other bands are typically on the road.

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HughFreakingDillon · January 2023

that could also be interpreted as the struggles they had with band members/crew getting covid along the way. it was a short tour, but it was fraught with difficulties.

johnny__utah · January 2023

Maybe it's just me, but seems to be more social media posts from PJ lately, maybe a build up to something. The logical mind part of me though says why tour now, why not wait until the new album is near finished before hitting the road for anything in depth again. The hopeful part of me says maybe a couple shows this spring/summer and maybe, just maybe the MSG Sphere in the fall/winter. https://liveforlivemusic.com/news/las-vegas-msg-sphere-residencies/

Lost In Ohio · January 2023

HughFreakingDillon said:

Lost In Ohio said:

Here's something...or nothing.

Speaking of Jeff not wanting to tour as much (and I still think that comment was taken slightly out-of-context.) I think he doesn't like the hassle of being on the road and in a different city every night, but I think he likes playing and using the money for good things...and I think the article even mentioned that.

But anyhoo...a few years ago, there was some talk/rumors that we might see Kim, Ben and Matt tour again or make new music. Obviously, it wouldn't be the Soundgarden name. If it happens, it may not even be the Nude Dragons name.

AND OBVIOUSLY...there may still be a huge legal situation there with Vicky. (I think that's who it's with. I'll admit I'm not totally current there.)

If Matt is touring with Pearl Jam, he obviously can't be with Kim and Ben... such as what happened in 2014.

But if he's not with PJ as much...then maybe is there possibly any chance that the Matt/Kim/Ben thing rides again?

Perhaps it's something to ponder.

Or do we think Kim and Ben are done?

What do Soundgarden fans know here that I don't?

it would be amazing if the 3 of them worked together again with another vocalist. I would imagine they'd tread that extremely quietly, as to not get expectations up too high. if they ever did anything together again, it wouldn't' surprise me if it was something like 3rd Secret. Just BAM! record released. no promotion. no fanfare.

Orrrr...bloody hell...if Josh can't be that extra guitarist... Whatchu up to, Kim and Ben?

Travels With · January 2023

Not sure if this has been brought up here or confirmed but is this real or someone's guess.

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Ryan · January 2023

If that Ohana date is correct then Ed/Pear Jam would be available for ACL as it’s the following two weekends.

RatherStarved · January 2023

Travels With said:

Not sure if this has been brought up here or confirmed but is this real or someone's guess.

Nice find. I don’t think anyone has found that before, but on the other hand, that is the weekend it would normally be.

Go Beavers · January 2023

Travels With said:

Not sure if this has been brought up here or confirmed but is this real or someone's guess.

Confirmed

Jadler · January 2023

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