*** Chicago, IL 2 Fanviews Here 8.31.24 ***

tyland42 said:

I've been a fan for 34 years and this was my very first show.  So many factors have kept me away, mental health being the biggest, but I'm finally in a place in my life where I can go.  My wife and I travelled 5 hours from Northern Ohio and saw many great fans along the way, a number of them on the South Shore line into the city. The vibe around Wrigley was amazing.  I talked to 2 guys, who were at their 10th and 96th shows, in the concession line that made me feel extremely welcome knowing it was my first. 

I had no expectations on the setlist, but I'd say it was pretty good for a first show.  I was overwhelmed when Garden started and was able to come down a bit during Wishlist.  When Not for You came on, I was flying high again.  Even Flow followed by Given to Fly were great singalongs with everyone.  In Hiding mad me put my hands on my face and peek through my fingers to see if this show was really happening.  Better Man gave me hope that it was, but Rearviewmirror made me realize I was asleep and dreaming up an unobtainable set list.  All of the encore, including more from the great Glen Hansard, was icing on the cake.

This was my wife's first show too, and she was amazed that everybody was standing and singing the whole night, even in the upper decks.  It truly felt like the biggest family gathering of all time.  Thank you all for helping create an amazing experience.

BH76306 said:

What an incredible show. #30 for me and absolutely top tier. 
People complain about predictable setlists - so they mixed up all the Dark Matter stuff, and people still complain?
People complain about no deep cuts, so they bust out All Night, Come Back, Falling Slowly, TYAAM, In Hiding, and people still complain? Hell, even Baba is fairly rare these days comparatively.
Porch in the 2 slot! An incredible sing alone w/ In Hiding! Yellow Wing!
Vanilla? Get outta here with that.
My wife and I had an absolute blast. Every expectation about the "Wrigley Pilgrimage" was met. So grateful.

tyland42 said:

I've been a fan for 34 years and this was my very first show.  So many factors have kept me away, mental health being the biggest, but I'm finally in a place in my life where I can go.  My wife and I travelled 5 hours from Northern Ohio and saw many great fans along the way, a number of them on the South Shore line into the city. The vibe around Wrigley was amazing.  I talked to 2 guys, who were at their 10th and 96th shows, in the concession line that made me feel extremely welcome knowing it was my first. 

I had no expectations on the setlist, but I'd say it was pretty good for a first show.  I was overwhelmed when Garden started and was able to come down a bit during Wishlist.  When Not for You came on, I was flying high again.  Even Flow followed by Given to Fly were great singalongs with everyone.  In Hiding mad me put my hands on my face and peek through my fingers to see if this show was really happening.  Better Man gave me hope that it was, but Rearviewmirror made me realize I was asleep and dreaming up an unobtainable set list.  All of the encore, including more from the great Glen Hansard, was icing on the cake.

This was my wife's first show too, and she was amazed that everybody was standing and singing the whole night, even in the upper decks.  It truly felt like the biggest family gathering of all time.  Thank you all for helping create an amazing experience.

Ryan said:

pjl44 said:

Vedder4Prez said:

What exactly did Ed say in the encore about driving into the show, seeing everyone out and about... then dropped something like "we may never do this again" ?? hope he just means Wrigley! 

Probably referring to Wrigley. The ballpark/Missoula merch that has all the years makes me think this will be the last round for the foreseeable future. These parks anyway.

They also did shirts in 2018 for Seattle, Chicago and Boston that had all the dates/shows in those cities, and they’ve played there since.  I wouldn’t read anything into the merch. 

DP13 said:

All I have to add that hasn't been said is after my run of 3 shows is that I'm surprised at the reception the "hits" now receive from what are seemingly seasoned 10c members. 

Our people used to run for the bathroom during Even Flow, now without fail, anyone sitting anywhere close to me was celebrating the opening notes of the radio hits and talking loudly during the handful of songs for the "serious collector".  

Not offering an opinion on it necessarily being good or bad (you do you), but I've just noticed a shift in preference from our fanbase, especially this leg.