PJ35 3 day fest at redrocks

thebuilder
thebuilder Rifle, CO Posts: 174
edited December 2024 in The Porch
Dreams.. that’s all this is… just dreams.
but sometimes dreams come true.

fan club til they sell out… then maybe some general public ticket sales…
Feel free 2 feel free
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  • MikeDigs
    MikeDigs Santa Monica, CA Posts: 1,680
    edited December 2024
    Absolutely!  I've been driving the PJ35 Dream Train for a few months.

    I mentioned Red Rocks in the thread of dreams..  It's so beautiful, and Denver is a cool city.
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  • Get_Right
    Get_Right Posts: 14,134
    Hate to say it, but that venue is totally overrated. It is a nice place. But it's a venue that comes with a hike, hard seats, bad weather, and the locals own that place. It is like Sedona, AZ. OK this is nice but get me out of here.
  • thebuilder
    thebuilder Rifle, CO Posts: 174
    Been to redrocks two dozen times, always had a great time, and certainly there is a trade off for the view and atmosphere, but that “hike” really isn’t that bad. Been to the gorge as well… that’s fine too, but a horrible amount of travel is required for most people to make it there… and while it’s been hot at redrocks I’ve never had 116° and 98% humidity like the gorge. I’ve had more issues with weather at pine knob/dte in Michigan than red rocks.. 
    always a trade off for an experience. Wrigley/Rome/Gorge/ or any shed near any city in North America come with a trade off. 


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  • Get_Right
    Get_Right Posts: 14,134
    thebuilder said:
    Been to redrocks two dozen times, always had a great time, and certainly there is a trade off for the view and atmosphere, but that “hike” really isn’t that bad. Been to the gorge as well… that’s fine too, but a horrible amount of travel is required for most people to make it there… and while it’s been hot at redrocks I’ve never had 116° and 98% humidity like the gorge. I’ve had more issues with weather at pine knob/dte in Michigan than red rocks.. 
    always a trade off for an experience. Wrigley/Rome/Gorge/ or any shed near any city in North America come with a trade off. 



    Actually what put me off was the locals. They have a routine and grab the best spots to save for their friends. I will not be going back anytime soon. I guess they have season passes and do not really care what band is playing. They just go there for a night out. And that is fine. I guess I am a city boy. I do not want to walk a mile uphill in the dust to get to the venue only to find a huge line. I get why people like it. Not for me.
  • primussucks
    primussucks Posts: 2,365
    It's long overdue that they play red rocks!  If they play there i will be there!!
    Summerfest 7/8/95
    Missoula 6/20/98
    Alpine Valley 6/26/98 & 6/27/98
    Alpine Valley 10/8/00 
    Champaign 4/23/03
    Alpine Valley 6/21/03
    Missoula 8/29/05
    Chicago 5/16 & 17/06
    Grand Rapids 5/19/06
    Summerfest 6/29/06 & 6/30/06
    Tampa 6/12/08
    Chicago 8/23/09
    Indy 5/7/10
    Alpine Valley x2 2011
    Wrigley 2013
    Milwaukee 14
    Telluride 16
  • Bentleyspop
    Bentleyspop Craft Beer Brewery, Colorado Posts: 11,452
    Get_Right said:
    thebuilder said:
    Been to redrocks two dozen times, always had a great time, and certainly there is a trade off for the view and atmosphere, but that “hike” really isn’t that bad. Been to the gorge as well… that’s fine too, but a horrible amount of travel is required for most people to make it there… and while it’s been hot at redrocks I’ve never had 116° and 98% humidity like the gorge. I’ve had more issues with weather at pine knob/dte in Michigan than red rocks.. 
    always a trade off for an experience. Wrigley/Rome/Gorge/ or any shed near any city in North America come with a trade off. 



    Actually what put me off was the locals. They have a routine and grab the best spots to save for their friends. I will not be going back anytime soon. I guess they have season passes and do not really care what band is playing. They just go there for a night out. And that is fine. I guess I am a city boy. I do not want to walk a mile uphill in the dust to get to the venue only to find a huge line. I get why people like it. Not for me.
    There are NO season passes at Red Rocks.
    Not every show is G.A.
    I've been there many times and never had the experience you mention.
    Are there plenty of people who go just to go regardless of who is playing? Sure.
    It is a tourist destination after all.
    And a city owned public park.
  • tylermoore
    tylermoore St. Joseph, MI Posts: 1,113
    The two times I’ve been there, the locals were super nice to me. A guy chatted me up and then we walked around the site and smoked a joint together. 
    I will note neither visit was for a concert. It wasn’t concert season, I went just to hike around the park. 
  • MikeDigs
    MikeDigs Santa Monica, CA Posts: 1,680
    Get_Right said:
    thebuilder said:
    Been to redrocks two dozen times, always had a great time, and certainly there is a trade off for the view and atmosphere, but that “hike” really isn’t that bad. Been to the gorge as well… that’s fine too, but a horrible amount of travel is required for most people to make it there… and while it’s been hot at redrocks I’ve never had 116° and 98% humidity like the gorge. I’ve had more issues with weather at pine knob/dte in Michigan than red rocks.. 
    always a trade off for an experience. Wrigley/Rome/Gorge/ or any shed near any city in North America come with a trade off. 



    Actually what put me off was the locals. They have a routine and grab the best spots to save for their friends. I will not be going back anytime soon. I guess they have season passes and do not really care what band is playing. They just go there for a night out. And that is fine. I guess I am a city boy. I do not want to walk a mile uphill in the dust to get to the venue only to find a huge line. I get why people like it. Not for me.
    I also have had amazing experiences at Red Rocks, and have not encountered the issues the you mentioned.  It's unfortunate that you had a bad experience there, but I think a Pearl Jam show would certainly wash away those bad feelings.  I think we had a shuttle bus too, so there was hardly any walking.  Just breathtaking views and amazing music :rock_on:
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  • Douglas12373
    Douglas12373 Posts: 388
    went to RR last year for the first time and LOVED IT. Different strokes I guess

    PJ ain't playing there, esp for an event that would have this much demand
  • Get_Right
    Get_Right Posts: 14,134
    I would rather have an NYC or Philly residency over that venue. It is a nice place. But no thanks. That is just my opinion. 
  • thebuilder
    thebuilder Rifle, CO Posts: 174
    Lmao I’ll pass on nyc and Philly… I’ve had my share of dealings with Philly assholes that actually pride themselves in being assholes.. and you can keep nyc.. I’d rather hike 100 miles to redrocks than deal with that city.. lmao talk about locals and their issues.. but good for you I guess. 
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  • ComeToTX
    ComeToTX Austin Posts: 8,068
    Three shows would still be an impossible ticket. 
    This show, another show, a show here and a show there.
  • MikeDigs
    MikeDigs Santa Monica, CA Posts: 1,680
    edited December 2024
    I love Philly, NYC and Red Rocks!  Amazing locations and I can't wait to visit all of them.  Originally from Philly, and while there are definitely bad people there, there are also a great amount of good people, and the crowd energy is tough to match in other cities.  NYC has some of the best food experiences on the planet.  And then Red Rocks / Denver has a ton of cool stuff to explore.

    Let's have a PJ35 at all of those locations :rock_on:
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  • Merkin Baller
    Merkin Baller Posts: 12,812
    It seems that the key for out of towners going to RR is shows w/ assigned seating... I've heard nothing but bad things about the GA shows.

    The weather for my return trip left me a lot less enamored w/ the venue, but the setting and the acoustics absolutely live up to the hype. If it's not on your bucket list, it should be.... just shoot for a show between May & September w/ assigned seating. 
  • Get_Right
    Get_Right Posts: 14,134
    To each his own. Three hours plus to sit on a piece of rock in the middle of nowhere? Yeah it's a nice place and go see it. It is a beautiful place for sure. But it will not get my vote for a residency or a celebration.
  • Get_Right
    Get_Right Posts: 14,134
    Merkin Baller said:
    It seems that the key for out of towners going to RR is shows w/ assigned seating... I've heard nothing but bad things about the GA shows.

    The weather for my return trip left me a lot less enamored w/ the venue, but the setting and the acoustics absolutely live up to the hype. If it's not on your bucket list, it should be.... just shoot for a show between May & September w/ assigned seating. 

    I guess this is true. My experiences were with GA shows. Total nightmare. Aggressive people holding seats. it is unlikely I will ever go back.
  • thebuilder
    thebuilder Rifle, CO Posts: 174
    MikeDigs said:
    I love Philly, NYC and Red Rocks!  Amazing locations and I can't wait to visit all of them.  Originally from Philly, and while there are definitely bad people there, there are also a great amount of good people, and the crowd energy is tough to match in other cities.  NYC has some of the best food experiences on the planet.  And then Red Rocks / Denver has a ton of cool stuff to explore.

    Let's have a PJ35 at all of those locations :rock_on:
    I’ve had a great time at all of the shows I’ve been to, despite a few isolated incidents.. Pj visits nyc and Philly literally all the damn time… haven’t done redrocks in 30 years.. yeah it’s a small outdoor venue… and they certainly don’t make much money playing there… but they’re filthy rich already… I’m sure they can afford to not make as much for a fri/sat/sun stint at redrocks. A lot of bands with huge followings go there year after year and without fail they sell out the entire weekend.
    Ive been going to shows for 30+ years Detroit, Chicago, Seattle, Pittsburgh, Rome, gorge, redrocks, Missoula, Denver, Kalamazoo, Columbus, Indy, telluride..…  the list goes on.. but the only show I’m dying to see is pj at redrocks… bucket list. For me once you’ve been to one giant indoor stadium show, you’ve been to them all.. whether it’s nosebleeds at the United center or riding the rail at the rose garden… they all feel the same. Sure it’s a good time… and I don’t turn them down.. but the atmosphere in a more natural setting is hard to beat… now get pj on stage at a place like bellyup aspen… that may just be #1 on the bucket list… but also in the very low probability column. So my dreams fall on redrocks. 
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  • Shaindli1
    Shaindli1 MA Posts: 2,404
    How about a compromise: PJ35 to be held in the small city park across from my house in Worcester MA, eh? 😉
    #Grievance2025 
  • Merkin Baller
    Merkin Baller Posts: 12,812
    Shaindli1 said:
    How about a compromise: PJ35 to be held in the small city park across from my house in Worcester MA, eh? 😉
    Stanley Park in Westfield.

    #WesternMALove 
  • droptheleash9
    droptheleash9 Posts: 1,468
    We can dream but I have a hard time seeing the band playing a 10k seat venue when they can sell out a 30k seat ballpark instead.

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