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My MSG Experience
Yellow Bedwetter
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Where do I begin? Got to the arena Tuesday at about 3pm. Waited for posters for 2 hrs, got two wristbands (one at each booth; they never put the thing on you at A). Went to Mustang Sally's thinking to meet up w/10Clubbers, but didn't see too many. Got a beer. Went to the show. We were in sec 70 seats 1 and 2 but went all the way down to the front of the section by the railing looking over the soundboard on stone's side. Quite a view.
Set and encores were okay imo only b/c I had been to Bonnaroo. If you compare the two side by side they're almost identical. At MSG, Encore 1 was prolly the only difference, and indifference was a good closer; never complain about that. Made eye contact with Matt during 1/2 Full, pointed his drumstick at me, smiled, then started playing again. Also got to see Eddie's brother, gf, and daughter for the first time along with great shots of the band. Got our posters, went back to the hotel, and got 10 hours of sleep.
Night 2 was a doozy. Got our tix; section 73 row F directly behind all the VIPs. Went to the bathroom at Penn Station then hopped into the poster line at 3:23. Waited in line til 5:51 until being the second group of 50 to be let in to get poster wristbands (only got 1 this time cuz i was outta money and my back was killing me from standing). Went to Triple Crown for dinner then went back to the arena. Talked to the VIP security guard who told us that Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon were sitting one row in front of us the previous night with the Olson twins and David Arquette in other seats.
Sure enough when PJ took the stage, the Olson twins along with their boyfriends, parents, and little brother (who told us he was a roadie's son).
Got phone pics of the twins. Ashley never turned around or took off her hat; Mary-Kate's bodyguard/manager had the night off and was drinking beers with us and actually gave Ashley one of the Zippo lighters (she had no idea what it was). Mary-Kate left for some reason after the Main set leaving her bf behind (who rocked out the entire time). Ashley came and went throughout the show (my friend figured she was doing blow hahaha).
The band was on fire tho. Opening with Release, hearing cropduster for the first time; playing rats, solat, black diamond with fuckin Ace Frehley, marker, garden, wishlist, last kiss for the back, and screwing up betterman was all priceless. I loved every minute. To top it all off, I got a copy of the setlist from a woman in PJ's crew!! I thanked her whole-heartedly then we left to get the poster and back to the hotel.
Can't wait to frame my night 2 ticket, setlist, and poster all together!!
Comments?
Set and encores were okay imo only b/c I had been to Bonnaroo. If you compare the two side by side they're almost identical. At MSG, Encore 1 was prolly the only difference, and indifference was a good closer; never complain about that. Made eye contact with Matt during 1/2 Full, pointed his drumstick at me, smiled, then started playing again. Also got to see Eddie's brother, gf, and daughter for the first time along with great shots of the band. Got our posters, went back to the hotel, and got 10 hours of sleep.
Night 2 was a doozy. Got our tix; section 73 row F directly behind all the VIPs. Went to the bathroom at Penn Station then hopped into the poster line at 3:23. Waited in line til 5:51 until being the second group of 50 to be let in to get poster wristbands (only got 1 this time cuz i was outta money and my back was killing me from standing). Went to Triple Crown for dinner then went back to the arena. Talked to the VIP security guard who told us that Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon were sitting one row in front of us the previous night with the Olson twins and David Arquette in other seats.
Sure enough when PJ took the stage, the Olson twins along with their boyfriends, parents, and little brother (who told us he was a roadie's son).
Got phone pics of the twins. Ashley never turned around or took off her hat; Mary-Kate's bodyguard/manager had the night off and was drinking beers with us and actually gave Ashley one of the Zippo lighters (she had no idea what it was). Mary-Kate left for some reason after the Main set leaving her bf behind (who rocked out the entire time). Ashley came and went throughout the show (my friend figured she was doing blow hahaha).
The band was on fire tho. Opening with Release, hearing cropduster for the first time; playing rats, solat, black diamond with fuckin Ace Frehley, marker, garden, wishlist, last kiss for the back, and screwing up betterman was all priceless. I loved every minute. To top it all off, I got a copy of the setlist from a woman in PJ's crew!! I thanked her whole-heartedly then we left to get the poster and back to the hotel.
Can't wait to frame my night 2 ticket, setlist, and poster all together!!
Comments?
2005: Borgata 2, Philly
2006: Camden 1&2, East Ruth 1&2
2008: BONNAROO, MSG1, MSG2, Hartford
2009: Philly 1, 2, 4
2010: Hartford, MSG1, MSG2
2012: Made in America
2013: BK1, BK2, Hartford
2015: Global Citizens
2016: MSG 2 (ISO MSG1)
EV Solo: NJPAC 2008; Tower Theatre, PA 2009; Hartford 2011
2006: Camden 1&2, East Ruth 1&2
2008: BONNAROO, MSG1, MSG2, Hartford
2009: Philly 1, 2, 4
2010: Hartford, MSG1, MSG2
2012: Made in America
2013: BK1, BK2, Hartford
2015: Global Citizens
2016: MSG 2 (ISO MSG1)
EV Solo: NJPAC 2008; Tower Theatre, PA 2009; Hartford 2011
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What was it like in there?
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I'm a number that doesn't count
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the nothing ventured - the nothing feigned
Not really. I don't know how old they are, prob early-mid 20's? It's not that far fetched to like them at that age. But I will admit I would be somewhat weirded out if i saw them at a show.
You should try it. It's like a little slice of Heaven.
"You boo us, you call us pussies, and still we come back." EV NJ1 2006
2008 MSG 2
2006 NJ 1, NJ 2
2003 MSG 1
I busted out laughing when I read this.....
I was also pretty sure I saw Chris Martin at one point but it turned out to be Mira Sorvino's husband.
And yeah I noticed that both of the Olsens disappeared for long stretches. At least they were up and dancing for the songs they actually witnessed!
seems to me you spent most of your time waiting in lines....boring.
one building had old school stripbar design on it. The cars there were pretty cool too.
EV- 08/09,10/2008.06/08,09/2009
I thought the world...Turns out the world thought me
8/25/00NY, 9/1/00NJ, 4/30/03NY, 7/2&3/03MSG, 7/14/03NJ, 10/13/04 EdW/Boss, 9/24&25/05 St Johns, 5/13/06CT, 5/27&28/06NJ, 6/1/06NJ, 6/3/06NJ, 6/24/06 OH, 7/15-16/06CA, Lolla07, DC, MSGx2, MA1, ED SOLO NYC1&2!
Got the posters, had to fight for MSG 2, you will have to pry that f'n thing out of my cold dead hands. I was liked mashed...seriously, with all mostly guys a chick can take a beatin thats for sure.
There were some gentlemen out there, so thanks to all you guys! We were behind the Swedes or Norwegians or Germans, whatever.
Now that's just inconsiderate.
I'm sure the people sitting next to you do not appreciate
the smell or being pissed on.
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I'm a number that doesn't count
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the nothing ventured - the nothing feigned
The Olsen twins are fans because they were friends with Vedder's wife before they got married. That's why they are "fans". I wish I were as drunk as some of you guys, because I would've pissed on those twins!!
I only waited in lines before the shows started whoever made that dumb remark.
And yes, that tall blonde in the sundress was stacked. Didn't really recognize any other celebs. They prolly were athletes or musicians or smthg cuz there was a huge black guy with dreds dressed in a white coat with a nerdy white guy following him around/sitting w/him, a bunch of sport blazered italian-looking guys, and I did notice that the twins were very friendly w/Eddies girl. But I mainly got drunk w/their manager and jammed with the fans around me. Alive, Why Go, and RVM were the best sing-a-longs in my area
This was all night 2 btw...i got other stories from night 1
2006: Camden 1&2, East Ruth 1&2
2008: BONNAROO, MSG1, MSG2, Hartford
2009: Philly 1, 2, 4
2010: Hartford, MSG1, MSG2
2012: Made in America
2013: BK1, BK2, Hartford
2015: Global Citizens
2016: MSG 2 (ISO MSG1)
EV Solo: NJPAC 2008; Tower Theatre, PA 2009; Hartford 2011
Chris Martin was there, but on the other side. He was right in front of Section 61, near Mike's parents and some other VIPs. He was into it, but ducked out during DTE.
http://www.bobczechowicz.com/zenphoto/2008/Pearl%20Jam%20MSG%2008%20night%202/CIMG1205.JPG.php
9/29/96, 8/28/98, 8/29/98, 9/8/98, 9/11/98, 8/23/00, 8/24/00, 9/1/00, 9/2/00, 11/14/02, 4/28/03, 4/30/03, 5/3/03, 7/5/03, 7/6/03, 7/8/03, 7/9/03, 7/12/03, 7/14/03, 10/1/04, 9/30/05, 10/1/05, 10/3/05, 5/13/06, 5/27/06, 5/28/06, 6/1/06, 6/3/06, 6/19/08, 6/20/08, 6/24/08, 6/25/08
You should stop going to shows. This is the No. 1 sign you've become too jaded for Pearl Jam.
for the least they could possibly do
Apparently, there are some people who can't be bothered to leave to take a piss.
Yeah, and 1 less person in the poster line...lol
Philly- 2005, 2013, 2016
Camden 2000, 2003, 2006, 2008, 2022
Philly Spectrum 2009 x4 - We closed that MFER Down Proper
DC- 2006, 2008
New York- 2008, 2010
Boston - Fenway 2016
New Jersey- 2006
Chicago - 2007
Seattle- 2005
EV Solo- DC x2, Baltimore x2 , Newark NJ x2, Tower Theater x2
- Given To Fly
That bathroom is fucking scary.
Cool!