Pearl Jam at MSG is soon , is the aura real? Please share experiences

Lerxst1992
Lerxst1992 Posts: 7,975
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First 2 show MSG run in quite some time. Does this arena bring a  unique PJ experience for fans? Does this place rock and shake for real? Do international fans still consider this “the place” to see the band? Please share stories.

Pearl Jam at MSG is soon , is the aura real? Please share experiences 30 votes

Yes
56%
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No
43%
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  • on2legs
    on2legs Posts: 15,988
    edited August 2024
    Yes
    MSG definitely has an aura.  And the place definitely shakes for real. I’ve seen every PJ show there.   But the hype has been blown so far out of proportion that people can leave feeling let down from an otherwise amazing show.  Just enjoy the show and don’t chase an “epic” show.  
    Post edited by on2legs on
    1996: Randall's Island 2  1998: East Rutherford | MSG 1 & 2  2000: Cincinnati | Columbus | Jones Beach 1, 2, & 3 | Boston 1 | Camden 1 & 2 2003: Philadelphia | Uniondale | MSG 1 & 2 | Holmdel  2005: Atlantic City 1  2006: Camden 1 | East Rutherford 1 & 2 2008: Camden 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 (#25) | Newark (EV)  2009: Philadelphia 1, 2 & 4  2010: Newark | MSG 1 & 2  2011: Toronto 1  2013: Wrigley Field | Brooklyn 2 | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore  2015: Central Park  2016: Philadelphia 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 | Fenway Park 2 | MSG (TOTD)  2017: Brooklyn (RnR HOF)  2020: MSG | Asbury Park  2021: Asbury Park  2022: MSG | Camden | Nashville  2024: MSG 1 & 2 (#50) | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore  2025: Raleigh


  • CROJAM95
    CROJAM95 Posts: 10,881
    Yes
    Lived here my whole life, I love the energy and scene on show day…. 9/11/98 was my 1st show… never forget it


  • pjhawks
    pjhawks Posts: 12,941
    I haven’t seen any PJ shows at the Garden but it’s a special place.  There is just something about it that is hard to define.  You know when you walk and can feel the energy from the building. A Philly guy here but I love the Garden 
  • pjsteelerfan
    pjsteelerfan Maryland Posts: 9,905
    wow, 2 whole years since they played in NY, the horror. 
    ...got a mind full of questions and a teacher in my soul...
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,131
    No
    I've been to every msg show since 1998 with the exception of 2022 (damn covid).  I will say there are some legendary shows (night 2, 98, night 1 03, night 2 2010), but overall I think it's just like everywhere else they play.  You get some great shows and you get some just ok shows (2008 both nights, meh). 
    I've definitely heard louder crowds in other venues.  Will you have a great time?  Absolutely.  Will the crowd be loud?  oh yeah.  Will the band play better than in other venues?  Who knows.  Would I fly across the Atlantic to msg to see pj?  Probably not.  I'm guessing the crowds are louder in Europe and South America.  
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,611
    Saw Pearl Jam play MSG twice back in 2008. It was alright.
  • Lerxst1992
    Lerxst1992 Posts: 7,975
    on2legs said:
    MSG definitely has an aura.  And the place definitely shakes for real. I’ve seen every PJ show there.   But the hype has been blown so far out of proportion that people can leave feeling let down from an otherwise amazing show.  Just enjoy the show and don’t chase an “epic” show.  
    Wow, every one!

    Yeah, I’m not sure the buildings gonna be shaking this time around with nobody behind the stage. That’s a big decrease in attendance. 

    I’m trying to come up with a comparable for the uninitiated, what a PJ MSG concert equates to, the energy and how difficult tickets can be to get. Maybe a Knicks or Rangers conference championship game seven?

  • on2legs
    on2legs Posts: 15,988
    Yes
    Lerxst1992 said:
    on2legs said:
    MSG definitely has an aura.  And the place definitely shakes for real. I’ve seen every PJ show there.   But the hype has been blown so far out of proportion that people can leave feeling let down from an otherwise amazing show.  Just enjoy the show and don’t chase an “epic” show.  
    Wow, every one!

    Yeah, I’m not sure the buildings gonna be shaking this time around with nobody behind the stage. That’s a big decrease in attendance. 

    I’m trying to come up with a comparable for the uninitiated, what a PJ MSG concert equates to, the energy and how difficult tickets can be to get. Maybe a Knicks or Rangers conference championship game seven?

    Personally… as amazing as a PJ show is at MSG, I don’t think a concert reaches the peak energy of a sporting event.  But MSG is the holy grail for a lot of basketball players.  Kobe, Lebron, MJ always brought their best when they played there.  People know the history of the building.   Just ask this guy…


    1996: Randall's Island 2  1998: East Rutherford | MSG 1 & 2  2000: Cincinnati | Columbus | Jones Beach 1, 2, & 3 | Boston 1 | Camden 1 & 2 2003: Philadelphia | Uniondale | MSG 1 & 2 | Holmdel  2005: Atlantic City 1  2006: Camden 1 | East Rutherford 1 & 2 2008: Camden 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 (#25) | Newark (EV)  2009: Philadelphia 1, 2 & 4  2010: Newark | MSG 1 & 2  2011: Toronto 1  2013: Wrigley Field | Brooklyn 2 | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore  2015: Central Park  2016: Philadelphia 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 | Fenway Park 2 | MSG (TOTD)  2017: Brooklyn (RnR HOF)  2020: MSG | Asbury Park  2021: Asbury Park  2022: MSG | Camden | Nashville  2024: MSG 1 & 2 (#50) | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore  2025: Raleigh


  • Loujoe
    Loujoe Posts: 11,782
    edited August 2024
    No
    Yes it's exciting. Sometimes unbelievable. Always good. Last time I caught both 2016 shows. Kind of a spoiled pj fan. Was not blown away. Msg became too fancy. Not a dirty rock and roll venue anymore. Nice for a family night out.
    Just my dumb opinion. 
    Hope they prove me wrong this time and blow the roof off.
    Have fun all!!
  • Loujoe
    Loujoe Posts: 11,782
    No
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  • Lerxst1992
    Lerxst1992 Posts: 7,975
    my last pj show there was n1 2016 and Go opening was insane. The trouble with my sports comparison is I detest being at a sporting event if my team loses. I saw Gretzky score 700 and a hat at Nassau but his kings won and went home bitter!

     I’m an isles fan (I know, boo) but love what they did renovating the garden, it’s a premium facility -  I have walking issues now and they treat me the best there vs other venues. Very grateful for that. Wish Ledecky and Belmont would take a page from the garden for those of us w mobility challenges 

  • josevolution
    josevolution Posts: 31,705
    No
    PJ fans have overblown their expectations of this venue yeah it’s a great place to see the band or any band! Personally the best show I’ve see there was U2 after 9/11 by far the loudest most emotional show I’ve experienced! PJ 98 was my favorite from them. 
    jesus greets me looks just like me ....
  • BlueLedbetter
    BlueLedbetter Posts: 1,378
    I'm also interested in this as a European who's saw 20+ shows in GA but sitting at MSG I'm a little worried 

    I'm hoping with the huge catchment area and ticket prices even the seats will have hard core fans ?
  • HailHailVitalogy
    HailHailVitalogy Posts: 6,017
    Yes
    The people saying no didn’t go in 2022, which had one of the best crowds ever in the states, and went in 2008 😆 
    Absolutely worth it. It will be hit or miss. Hit will blow you away, miss and you’ll still say it’s a good show. Expectations for me this year are low with no seats behind the stage, so not sure we get that place rocking…but 2022 and 2010 that arena was shaking the entire time. If you looked up at the rafters and bridge seats during Porch two years ago, you would have thought it was coming down. 2016 N1 I thought was one of the best main sets I’ve ever seen, it was all band that night. If N2 2010 was at any other venue, it would not have been as magical. 


    2003: Uniondale, MSG x2 | 2004: Reading | 2005: Gorge, Vancouver, Philly | 2006: East Rutherford x2, Gorge x2, Camden 1, Hartford | 2008: MSG x2, VA Beach | 2009: Philly x3 | 2010: MSG x2, Bristow | 2011: Alpine Valley x2 | 2012: MIA Philly | 2013: Wrigley, Charlottesville, Brooklyn 2 | 2014: Milan, Amsterdam 1 | 2016: MSG x2, Fenway x2, Wrigley 2 | 2018: Rome, Krakow, Berlin, Wrigley 2 | 2021: Sea Hear Now | 2022: San Diego, LA x2, MSG, Camden, Nashville, St. Louis, Denver | 2023: St. Paul 1, Chicago x2, Fort Worth x2, Austin 2 | 2024: Las Vegas 1, Seattle x2, Indy, MSG x2, Philly x2, Baltimore, Ohana 2 | 2025: Florida x2, Atlanta x2, Pittsburgh x2
  • JimmyV
    JimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 19,601
    No
    I went in 2022. The crowd was incredible, the show and venue were both just good. I didn't really enjoy NYC and, if I'm being honest, had more fun in Ottawa two weeks earlier. MSG didn't live up the hype for me. Doesn't mean it was bad. It wasn't. 
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  • hihobibo
    hihobibo Tampa, FL Posts: 1,140
    I went in 2022, as my first time ever in MSG. From the time I was a kid watching WWF, I have heard about MSG being the top of the mountain of arenas. So I went in with high expectations, and I thought it was much different than other arenas I have been to. Nothing mind blowing, yet still cool.  
  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,260
    No
    Seen 4 shows there and none any more memorable than the average.  Granted they were 2008 and 2016.  I enjoyed the 2013 Brooklyn shows more.  But I wasn't at 2003 or 2010.  I would bet on MSG getting really great shows with a few unique things.  Definitely something to look forward to and try to get to at least once.  
  • PJADED12
    PJADED12 Quispamsis NB Canada Posts: 19
    Looking to get in the building MSG night 1...pleasee
    Expecting perfection leaves a lot to ignore
  • Jdub5521
    Jdub5521 Posts: 163
    They’ve played NYC what like 50 times? Saying every time they play NYC is going to be the best show you’ve ever seen is setting yourself up for disappointment. 

    It will kick ass. Just enjoy it. 
  • MisterEtake2
    MisterEtake2 Posts: 404
    No
    I have seen many shows at MSG, and they have been great.  However, none compare to Barcelona 1 this year.

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