Traveling Solo for the Chi-Indi Run

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  • mbeagin110
    mbeagin110 Posts: 28
    canuck79 said:
    Hey friends. This is going to be a long and super vulnerable post, so please forgive me for that.

    With that being said, I'm going to be traveling alone from NJ > Chicago > Indiana for this 3-show run. I have pairs already, but due to some recent life circumstances I'll be going alone. I'm in my early 20's, so this will be my first solo travel experience. Why? Because my favorite band is getting on to their 60's and I need to see them as many times as humanly possible before they're done, and the way they've approached these last couple tours has obviously made that more of a reality.

     I chose these shows because of Ed's connection to Chicago and because they always play great shows in ampitheatres (I was in Camden last year). I'm betting on these being some special shows.

    When I realized I was going to be going alone, I thought long and hard about it and decided that it is still 100% worth it to me. Besides, I've always met cool people at shows and we're all in it for the same reasons right?

    So, if anyone has anything to say regarding my situation, please do. I'm going to be scouring TM for the best possible singles from now until the shows. Any tips, advice, potential ticket trades/extras would be fantastic. I don't expect this post to be seen or acknowledged by many, but for those who do thank you.

    I've travelled solo for a few PJ shows (both in the US as well as Europe) - you'll have a great time.

    Question - you say you have pairs already, but then say you're looking for single tickets?  Why not keep you pairs and sell the second ticket you don't need?  Saves you the headache of looking for more tickets.
    Yes, I do plan to hang on to my pairs, but I just mean I can upgrade easier solo. So if I happen to see a single in GA or lower 100s I could take that instead since most people are looking for pairs.
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  • mbeagin110
    mbeagin110 Posts: 28
    steven87 said:
    I’m also from NJ and have been to several shows alone over the years, including most recently SHN and Ohana encore ‘21. I’ve had some of the best times I’ve ever had at PJ shows traveling solo, and met so many awesome people. In fact, I met someone at Ohana encore who I became close friends with and traveled to shows with last year. And this year, I’m actually staying over his place for the STP shows. I recommend you go to the wishlist parties before the shows, which are a great way to meet people from all over the world who share our mutual love for PJ.  There are FB groups for each of the shows as well as the wishlist parties, which I’d recommend you join (if you do FB). Also, me and two of my buddies are going to Chicago and will be going to the wishlist pre-parties and probably also the cubs game on the day in between, and would be happy to meet up. You’re going to have an incredible time!
    Thank you for sharing your experience it is super encouraging and I'm definitely going to!
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    Ohana Festival Encore Weekend (October 01, 2021)
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    MSG (September 11, 2022)
    Camden (September 14, 2022)
  • mbeagin110
    mbeagin110 Posts: 28
    Solo shows are great - don't get me wrong, I love going with friends (and have many times), but doing one Fenway show, Camden, and Sea.Hear.Now solo was amazing. You can 100% focus your energy on your favorite band (go and eat and explore wherever and whenever you want), and even as a nervous introvert here, i've been able to strike up conversations about the band w/ so many cool people around me.

    In short, solo concerts are super underrated - go!
    Thank you for sharing and being so encouraging! Makes the decision to go even easier! :)
    Philadelphia 1 (April 28, 2016)
    Sea.Hear.Now Festival (September 18, 2021)
    Ohana Festival Encore Weekend (October 01, 2021)
    Ohana Festival Encore Weekend (October 02, 2021)
    MSG (September 11, 2022)
    Camden (September 14, 2022)
  • mbeagin110
    mbeagin110 Posts: 28
    deb1211 said:
    I am a very anxious person and also live in country so cities intimidate me..and I booked a flight to Chicago in 2018,  4 days before the shows. I was so close to backing out and let me tell you it was the most freeing amazing experience. I even named my dog Wrigley after that trip. I'm not gonna lie..I had an hour sleep night before..rode the L..got off wrong spot downtown..found my way and went to my hotel and cried I was so overwhelmed..but I told myself knock it off, walked out the door and straight to Wrigley Field and hooked up with a PJ gal there.

    I wore a shirt I made with I Am Mine on it cuz that's how I chose to live in that moment.

    I'm now traveling alone to Austin and am really scared. I've never had to transfer planes before but it's for Pearl Jam and what better reason. 

    Long winded but you got this! 



    Thank you for sharing your experience and being so encouraging. I'm so happy to see and hear all of these incredible and encouraging experiences. I know that it'll be great because this fanbase and community is so great
    Philadelphia 1 (April 28, 2016)
    Sea.Hear.Now Festival (September 18, 2021)
    Ohana Festival Encore Weekend (October 01, 2021)
    Ohana Festival Encore Weekend (October 02, 2021)
    MSG (September 11, 2022)
    Camden (September 14, 2022)
  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 14,915
    deb1211 said:
    I am a very anxious person and also live in country so cities intimidate me..and I booked a flight to Chicago in 2018,  4 days before the shows. I was so close to backing out and let me tell you it was the most freeing amazing experience. I even named my dog Wrigley after that trip. I'm not gonna lie..I had an hour sleep night before..rode the L..got off wrong spot downtown..found my way and went to my hotel and cried I was so overwhelmed..but I told myself knock it off, walked out the door and straight to Wrigley Field and hooked up with a PJ gal there.

    I wore a shirt I made with I Am Mine on it cuz that's how I chose to live in that moment.

    I'm now traveling alone to Austin and am really scared. I've never had to transfer planes before but it's for Pearl Jam and what better reason. 

    Long winded but you got this! 



    Good on you. Well done 


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  • cutz
    cutz Posts: 12,263
    Add another one going (somewhat )solo from NJ. And what I mean is I'm driving from NJ to STP(Chicago & Indy too) solo, but when I get there I won't be solo as I've met people by going solo to places(West Coast, Europe, etc.), that I'll be meeting up with. And just off the top of my head I'll be meeting up with people from Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, NY and Canada. You'll meet people on this run of shows you're going to and you'll probably see them again the next time you go see some shows.

    You'll have a GREAT time!!