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  • CantKeepmedownCantKeepmedown Portland, Maine Posts: 3,105
    Only did both Fenways and Hollywood 2

    Fenway 2 was easily the best of the 3.  I'd say Fenway 1 and Hollywood 2 were fairly equal. Both had songs that I really enjoy. As PJNB said, they do sort of blend together at this point with the similar structure of setlists.  

    I'll say, I took my 19 year old daughter to Fenway 1 and my 19 year old son to Hollywood 2. First PJ show for both of them and they had a an absolute blast.  Looking forward to doing it again next time around. 
  • Ray J. T.Ray J. T. Posts: 4,096
    Attended 7, and my top 2 are: 

    1. Philly 1
    2. Raleigh 1
  • cincybearcatcincybearcat Posts: 16,734
    My ranking for those I attended, based off Vibe (which includes seat bias) & Setlist

    1) Raleigh N1
    2) NYC N1
    3) Nash N1
    4) Noblesville
    5) Vegas N2
    6) NYC N2
    7) Pitt N1
    8) Nash N2


    hippiemom = goodness
  • RobZRobZ Park City, Utah Posts: 193
    Hard to rank the five shows I attended because they were all fantastic in their own ways...but here's my take:

    1 - Raleigh N1
    2 - Pittsburgh N2
    3 - Vegas N1
    4 - Vegas N2
    5 - Missoula
    2006: Las Vegas, Nevada
    2009: Salt Lake City, Utah
    2012: Missoula, Montana
    2014: Denver, Colorado
    2018: Missoula, Montana
    2024: Las Vegas, Nevada 1 & 2
    2024: Missoula, Montana
    2025: Raleigh, North Carolina 1
    2025: Pittsburgh, PA 2

  • mookeywrenchmookeywrench Posts: 5,993
    The ones I went to
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  • bootlegger10bootlegger10 Posts: 16,185
    On paper, Sydney 2 easily would be my favorite setlist.  
  • RatherStarvedRatherStarved Posts: 5,606
    Very difficult to rank.  Instead some highlights for me:

    -Van 2 first row reserved floor, great first 4 songs of setlist;
    -LA2 birthday show, rail by Boom with 4pm arrival; tambo;
    -Bos 2 Unthought Known after working all night and all day until show time;
    -Chi 2 floor seat with my son;
    -ATL2 Leash and RVM;
    -Pit1 It’s Ok;

    I have other highlights too but that’s a start.  
    PJ: 2013: London (ON); Buffalo; 2014: Cincinnati; 2016: Sunrise, Miami, Toronto 1-2, Wrigley 2; 2018: London (UK) 1, Milan, Padova, Sea 2, Wrigley 1-2, Fenway 1-2; 2021: SHN, Ohana, Ohana Encore 1-2; 2022: LA 1-2, Phx, Oak 1-2, Fresno, Copenhagen, Hyde Park 1-2; Quebec, Ottawa, Hamilton, Toronto; MSG, Camden, Nashville, Louisville, St. Louis, OKC; 2023: St. Paul 1-2, Chicago 1-2; Fort Worth 2; Austin 1-2; 2024:  Vancouver 1-2, LV 1-2, LA 1-2, Napa, Barcelona 1-2; Indy; Chicago 1-2; MSG 1-2; Philly 2; Boston 2; Ohana 1-2; 2025: FL 1-2, ATL 1-2, Nash 1-2, Pit 1-2.
     
    EV Solo: 2017 Louisville and Franklin, 2018 Ohana, 2019 Innings Fest, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Dublin and Ohana; 2021 Ohana Friday (from beach) and Saturday; 2022 Earthlings Newark; 2023 Innings Fest and Benoraya 1-2.

    Gutted:  London 2 2018, Sacramento 2022, Noblesville 2023
  • CarryTheZeroCarryTheZero Posts: 3,347
    Only went to 4 shows.

    1) Philly 1 (great setlist and unreal energy)
    2) Atlanta N1 (slight edge here due to being in GA and finally getting Can’t Keep and Deep!)
    3) Atlanta N2 (setlist was great, Black was huge, as was the entire encore. But Setting Sun scratched?)
    4) Philly 2 (great show, but I was in a lackluster section and just tough to top night 1)

    Wish I had made it to Raleigh N1 and the Pitt shows. Those looked amazing.
  • HailHailVitalogyHailHailVitalogy Posts: 5,969
    edited May 22
    1. Philly 1
    2. Pitt 2
    3. Las Vegas 1
    4. Atlanta 2
    5. Philly 2
    6. MSG 2
    7. Pitt 1
    8. Seattle 1
    9. Atlanta 1
    10. Seattle 2
    11. Ohana 2
    12. MSG 1
    13. Florida 2
    14. Baltimore
    15. Indy
    16. Florida 1
    Post edited by HailHailVitalogy on
    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
  • MM188016MM188016 Posts: 40
    For me: 

    Pittsburgh 2 
    Philly 1
    MSG 2
    Pittsburgh 1
    Vancouver 2
    MSG 1
    Vancouver 1
    Philly 2 

  • truckin24truckin24 Posts: 6
    HailHailVitalogy said:
    1. Philly 1
    2. Pitt 2
    3. Las Vegas 1
    4. Atlanta 2
    5. Philly 2
    6. MSG 2
    7. Pitt 1
    8. Seattle 1
    9. Atlanta 1
    10. Seattle 2
    11. Ohana 2
    12. MSG 1
    13. Florida 2
    14. Baltimore
    15. Indy
    16. Florida 1
    My 3 shows were in the top 5… not bad
    Philly 1 (09/07/2024)
    Philly 2 (09/09/2024)
    Atlanta 2 (05/01/2025)
  • truckin24truckin24 Posts: 6
    TJ80 said:
    Went to three -

    1. Philly 1
    2. Pitt 2
    3. Pitt 1

    Got to experience it all with my son. He got his first show in Philly 1. Then got both our hometown shows (Pitt 1 & 2). Will never forget it, so thankful for it. All were fantastic 
    I went to Philly 1 with my dad. We have been going to concerts since I was young. I can confidently say that Philly 1 was the best concert I have ever been to. The energy in Wells Fargo center that night was unmatched. I’ve seen 70+ bands, and none were able to match that show… the fact I was able to share that show with my dad was incredible
    Philly 1 (09/07/2024)
    Philly 2 (09/09/2024)
    Atlanta 2 (05/01/2025)
  • CROJAM95CROJAM95 Posts: 10,487
    edited May 22
    truckin24 said:
    TJ80 said:
    Went to three -

    1. Philly 1
    2. Pitt 2
    3. Pitt 1

    Got to experience it all with my son. He got his first show in Philly 1. Then got both our hometown shows (Pitt 1 & 2). Will never forget it, so thankful for it. All were fantastic 
    I went to Philly 1 with my dad. We have been going to concerts since I was young. I can confidently say that Philly 1 was the best concert I have ever been to. The energy in Wells Fargo center that night was unmatched. I’ve seen 70+ bands, and none were able to match that show… the fact I was able to share that show with my dad was incredible
    Philly always amazing

    2009
    2005
    2016 ten show 
    camden 2022
    others 
    Post edited by CROJAM95 on
  • kaw753kaw753 Posts: 930
    Did anyone here go to all the shows who can answer this?

    The answer is always Ohana.
  • dgpj92dgpj92 Posts: 169
    Ranking of the DM tour shows that I went to. 

    1. Missoula
    2. MSG N1
    3. Raleigh N2
    4. MSG N2
    5. Boston N1
    6. Pittsburgh N1
    7. Baltimore
    8. Pittsburgh N2
    9(t) Atlanta N1
    9(t) Raleigh N1

  • TJ80TJ80 Pittsburgh Posts: 87
    truckin24 said:
    TJ80 said:
    Went to three -

    1. Philly 1
    2. Pitt 2
    3. Pitt 1

    Got to experience it all with my son. He got his first show in Philly 1. Then got both our hometown shows (Pitt 1 & 2). Will never forget it, so thankful for it. All were fantastic 
    I went to Philly 1 with my dad. We have been going to concerts since I was young. I can confidently say that Philly 1 was the best concert I have ever been to. The energy in Wells Fargo center that night was unmatched. I’ve seen 70+ bands, and none were able to match that show… the fact I was able to share that show with my dad was incredible
    That’s awesome! My first show was Michael Jackson in 88’, the Bad tour. So yes, I’ve seen a ton of shows. But the Philly n1 with my son was something different then the rest. Fantastic show, the atmosphere, songs, ect… And a experience that he and I will always have. Thanks for sharing your story! 
  • TJ80TJ80 Pittsburgh Posts: 87
    CROJAM95 said:
    truckin24 said:
    TJ80 said:
    Went to three -

    1. Philly 1
    2. Pitt 2
    3. Pitt 1

    Got to experience it all with my son. He got his first show in Philly 1. Then got both our hometown shows (Pitt 1 & 2). Will never forget it, so thankful for it. All were fantastic 
    I went to Philly 1 with my dad. We have been going to concerts since I was young. I can confidently say that Philly 1 was the best concert I have ever been to. The energy in Wells Fargo center that night was unmatched. I’ve seen 70+ bands, and none were able to match that show… the fact I was able to share that show with my dad was incredible
    Philly always amazing

    2009
    2005
    2016 ten show 
    camden 2022
    others 
    I always heard that. My first one there was in 16’, and got the Ten Show! Then followed up with last Sept n1. So I’m a believer!
  • CROJAM95CROJAM95 Posts: 10,487
    TJ80 said:
    CROJAM95 said:
    truckin24 said:
    TJ80 said:
    Went to three -

    1. Philly 1
    2. Pitt 2
    3. Pitt 1

    Got to experience it all with my son. He got his first show in Philly 1. Then got both our hometown shows (Pitt 1 & 2). Will never forget it, so thankful for it. All were fantastic 
    I went to Philly 1 with my dad. We have been going to concerts since I was young. I can confidently say that Philly 1 was the best concert I have ever been to. The energy in Wells Fargo center that night was unmatched. I’ve seen 70+ bands, and none were able to match that show… the fact I was able to share that show with my dad was incredible
    Philly always amazing

    2009
    2005
    2016 ten show 
    camden 2022
    others 
    I always heard that. My first one there was in 16’, and got the Ten Show! Then followed up with last Sept n1. So I’m a believer!
    It’s easy drive from NY… I always do it since 2005 for me… wish I did some earlier ones. It’s like the band is afraid to not be exceptional 🤣 Philly people are fun 
  • PJ1973PJ1973 Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 416
    Interesting variety - here's mine, of the 6 I went to:

    1. Philly 1
    2. Pitt 2
    3. Raleigh 1
    4. Raleigh 2 (possible pit seat bias :) )
    5. Philly 2
    6. Pitt 1

    Will be curious to revisit after I've heard the boots.

  • More CoffeeMore Coffee Posts: 633
    I saw 11 shows on the tour.
    My personal ranking:

    Philly 1
    Philly 2
    Raleigh 2
    Raleigh 1
    Pittsburgh 2
    Hollywood 2
    Baltimore
    Boston 1
    Boston 2
    Hollywood 1 
    MSG 2

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  • just_onejust_one Lisbon Posts: 2,252
    Saw 4 Shows this tour , it was supposed to be 7 but London and Berlin were cancelled.

    1 - Barcelona II (amazing setlist , awesome crowd but having a message to my wife and me written by Eddie himself show on the big screen is something we will never forget , it was unforgetable !!)
    2 - Barcelona I
    3 - Lisbon
    4 - Madrid (probably the worse PJ crowd i´ve ever seen, they deserved that lackluster setlist for sure)
  • Merkin BallerMerkin Baller Posts: 12,320
    Philly 1 wasn't just the best of the DM tour for me, but easily the single best show I've seen them put on at least since 2016, probably 2013. 

    Honorable mentions: 
    Dublin (crowd energy was off the charts)
    Manchester (Ed's voice was rough, but a great & memorable night all the same) 
    Fenway 1 
    Nashville 1

  • VitalogensiaVitalogensia Posts: 2,136
    Will likely change after get the the boots, but:

    Baltimore (GA, three back from McCready)
    Raleigh 1
    Pittsburgh 2
    Raleigh 2
    Pittsburgh 1
    MSG 1
    Virginia Beach 2000; Pittsburgh 2000; Columbus 2003; D.C. 2003; Pittsburgh 2006; Virginia Beach 2008; Cleveland 2010; PJ20 2011; Pittsburgh 2013; Baltimore 2013; Charlottesville 2013; Charlotte 2013; Lincoln 2014; Moline 2014; St. Paul 2014; Greenville 2016; Hampton 2016; Lexington 2016; Wrigley 2016; Prague 2018; Krakow 2018; Berlin 2018; Fenway 2018; Camden 2022; St. Paul 2023; MSG 1 2024; Baltimore 2024
  • runstaplesrunstaples WY/NC Posts: 958
    Raleigh 2
    Pitt 2
    Raleigh 1
    NY 2
    NY 1
    Appeared to be an animal, yet so polite.
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