vedpunk said:

Ryan said:

100 Pacer said:

RatherStarved said:

Shaindli1 said:

Isn't Sonic Temple primarily a metal-centric festival? Seems like the wrong vibe for EV. 

Also if we're talking 2026, I want to see a PJ tour and perhaps a #PJ35 event. 

As for 2025, I think it's almost safe to assume that's toast.

I wonder what happened to 2025.  

“Things have changed a bunch over the last few weeks.”

The US holds dropped off as well.

Australia for Ed still on the radar with the Earthlings so anything is possible but not confirmed until confirmed. That’s the key.

This is even better than when the 2025 tour got announced and VedPunk said, “I have the inside track they’re playing Jazzfest.”  No shit!

Yikes A good reason to keep inside info to myself moving forward.  Here’s to 2026.

Thanks again for the heads up on Lovin' Life

wonder what changed. sounds a little ominous 

Just popping in to say Ed did not perform at The Who's Final* Public** Farewell Show That You Could Buy Tickets To in Palm Springs/Desert.

I think he was here, but just as a fan. All Who, as it should be. Great show. My first time seeing them (and last?***)

I sacrificed Ohana to go see them (loved the lineup, but Hozier would've been the only act I HAVEN'T seen.)

Anyway, here ya go. PJ faves played: I Can't Explain, I'm One, Love Reign O'er Me, and BABA O'RILEY. 

P.S. someone needs to fire the Acrisure Arena social media person. A LOT of people thought Macca, Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, and Ed would pop up. I was fine, but some folks were sour😵‍💫

vedpunk said:

Ryan said:

100 Pacer said:

RatherStarved said:

Shaindli1 said:

Isn't Sonic Temple primarily a metal-centric festival? Seems like the wrong vibe for EV. 

Also if we're talking 2026, I want to see a PJ tour and perhaps a #PJ35 event. 

As for 2025, I think it's almost safe to assume that's toast.

I wonder what happened to 2025.  

“Things have changed a bunch over the last few weeks.”

The US holds dropped off as well.

Australia for Ed still on the radar with the Earthlings so anything is possible but not confirmed until confirmed. That’s the key.

This is even better than when the 2025 tour got announced and VedPunk said, “I have the inside track they’re playing Jazzfest.”  No shit!

Yikes A good reason to keep inside info to myself moving forward.  Here’s to 2026.

Maybe that's why there was no fall Earthlings tour?  Free up the calendar to watch baseball?

What about Bluesfest in Byron Bay in April? They recently pushed back their artist announcement explaining that there were some artist renegotiations. Be patient it will be worth it, they said. Good chance Split Enz will be there too!

KJ228171 said:

Ryan said:

Go Animal said:

Just popping in to say Ed did not perform at The Who's Final* Public** Farewell Show That You Could Buy Tickets To in Palm Springs/Desert.

I think he was here, but just as a fan.

Curious why you think Ed was at this show?  He’s been in Chicago at the Cubs games since Tuesday. 

That show was announced late and selling poorly. Last week Acrisure Arena posted the following on their socials.

Ed is coming off of Ohana. Sir McCartney just played the place a couple of days before. The Joe Perry Project was one of several bands that rotated as openers. So is was theoretically a logistic possibility and they took advantage of that. Then they hired an "influencer" to post the following. 

Dropping song names from Sir Paul (Blackbird), Aerosmith (Sweet Emotion) and Pearl Jam (Alive). They were just snowballing the public to sell tickers. They knew exactly what they were doing. This isn't some rinky dinky outfit. The arena is one of over 300 that Oak View Group owns and operates. They are one of the few Live Nation competitors in that space.

All of that. I was surprised that they laid on that much BS just to try and get people to show up 'cause it definitely didn't sell out.

Place is about the size of the Moody Center, and it is pretty freaking remote.

Regardless, I had a great time, and if it does end up being the last public NA Who show, then I'm glad I went.

Yet, I have a feeling that they're going to reneg on it, and do either a few more shows next year, or do a festival/close out thing.

Pete commented on how good they sounded, and how well the tour came off.  If they looked out into the crowd. And if they look at the numbers for the tickets sold, if I was them, I wouldn't want that to be my last show.

Rush, Tragically Hip, Ozzy & Black Sabbath... hell, KISS. THAT'S how you do a last show.

Go Animal said:

KJ228171 said:

Ryan said:

Go Animal said:

Just popping in to say Ed did not perform at The Who's Final* Public** Farewell Show That You Could Buy Tickets To in Palm Springs/Desert.

I think he was here, but just as a fan.

Curious why you think Ed was at this show?  He’s been in Chicago at the Cubs games since Tuesday. 

That show was announced late and selling poorly. Last week Acrisure Arena posted the following on their socials.

Ed is coming off of Ohana. Sir McCartney just played the place a couple of days before. The Joe Perry Project was one of several bands that rotated as openers. So is was theoretically a logistic possibility and they took advantage of that. Then they hired an "influencer" to post the following. 

Dropping song names from Sir Paul (Blackbird), Aerosmith (Sweet Emotion) and Pearl Jam (Alive). They were just snowballing the public to sell tickers. They knew exactly what they were doing. This isn't some rinky dinky outfit. The arena is one of over 300 that Oak View Group owns and operates. They are one of the few Live Nation competitors in that space.

All of that. I was surprised that they laid on that much BS just to try and get people to show up 'cause it definitely didn't sell out.

Place is about the size of the Moody Center, and it is pretty freaking remote.

Regardless, I had a great time, and if it does end up being the last public NA Who show, then I'm glad I went.

Yet, I have a feeling that they're going to reneg on it, and do either a few more shows next year, or do a festival/close out thing.

Pete commented on how good they sounded, and how well the tour came off.  If they looked out into the crowd. And if they look at the numbers for the tickets sold, if I was them, I wouldn't want that to be my last show.

Rush, Tragically Hip, Ozzy & Black Sabbath... hell, KISS. THAT'S how you do a last show.

I got the chance to see them at MSG. Overall they sounded great. Roger had a 5/6s flub and missed a high note or two but I was still thrilled with the show. I doubt that was the last show, even after the Pete's message at the end. It's just the last for North America. When they truly call it a career I would figure it will be in the UK not Palm Springs. Royal Albert Hall or maybe the O2 or even Sandringham Estate. This tour was billed as 'THE WHO THE SONG IS OVER THE NORTH AMERICAN FAREWELL TOUR' so I think they do a few more shows next summer health permitting.