PJ speak up!

Spiritual_Chaos · January 19

Playing private gigs and not doing 7 inch christmas singles takes up a lot of energy

(Bruce "speaks out" from the stage. PJ as a band hasn't been interviewed or on a stage for a while. I think both Jeff and Mike have commented politically on their personal SoMe-accounts. And I mean, you have gigantic protests and every "left leaning" actor or musicians are speaking out, not like another "left leaning artist" will make that much of a difference. Everyone knows where Pearl Jam... and the entire world... stands on the issue. If they were a really cool band in the US in 2026 they would have used their platform to congratulate Mandami winning in NYC, vow to not do private gigs for shit-companies, only play arenas that go vegan like Billie Eilish, say Sweden made better cars that the US with SAAB and not say "Eh.. Trump and ICE are bad")

on2legs · January 19

Bruce doesn’t just “speak out” from the stage. He has called Trump out directly and publicly many times. Most notably in October 2024 when he referred to Trump as “the most dangerous candidate for president in my lifetime” during a recorded endorsement video for Kamala Harris.

https://youtu.be/DSI_XbF-Yvs?si=9dyRrfPF2QMjamGp

When he does speak out from the stage he does it directly and repeatedly. He did it over and over again during his spring tour in Europe. And he didn’t leave it there. He released a live EP from that tour where his anti-Trump speech was included as a separate track on the release.

I’m not sure why we’re minimizing Springsteen or any other artist for speaking out in whatever form they choose.

gotthebottle · January 19

josevolution said:

This nation needs an anti administration festival this year it would be f’n great if it could be held in Greenland this summer! Springsteen, PJ, Greenday, etc etc fuck it just name it anti Trump festival

I'M THERE

JimmyV · January 19

josevolution said:

This nation needs an anti administration festival this year it would be f’n great if it could be held in Greenland this summer! Springsteen, PJ, Greenday, etc etc fuck it just name it anti Trump festival

I love this idea.

THEBIBLEISTEN · January 19

Spiritual_Chaos said:

Playing private gigs and not doing 7 inch christmas singles takes up a lot of energy

(Bruce "speaks out" from the stage. PJ as a band hasn't been interviewed or on a stage for a while. I think both Jeff and Mike have commented politically on their personal SoMe-accounts. And I mean, you have gigantic protests and every "left leaning" actor or musicians are speaking out, not like another "left leaning artist" will make that much of a difference. Everyone knows where Pearl Jam... and the entire world... stands on the issue. If they were a really cool band in the US in 2026 they would have used their platform to congratulate Mandami winning in NYC, vow to not do private gigs for shit-companies, only play arenas that go vegan like Billie Eilish, say Sweden made better cars that the US with SAAB and not say "Eh.. Trump and ICE are bad")

You are really upset about not being invited to this private event. Maybe they there was no vegan options and they didn’t want to upset you. We know how you get.

josevolution · January 19

THEBIBLEISTEN said:

JSpiritual_Chaos said:

Playing private gigs and not doing 7 inch christmas singles takes up a lot of energy

(Bruce "speaks out" from the stage. PJ as a band hasn't been interviewed or on a stage for a while. I think both Jeff and Mike have commented politically on their personal SoMe-accounts. And I mean, you have gigantic protests and every "left leaning" actor or musicians are speaking out, not like another "left leaning artist" will make that much of a difference. Everyone knows where Pearl Jam... and the entire world... stands on the issue. If they were a really cool band in the US in 2026 they would have used their platform to congratulate Mandami winning in NYC, vow to not do private gigs for shit-companies, only play arenas that go vegan like Billie Eilish, say Sweden made better cars that the US with SAAB and not say "Eh.. Trump and ICE are bad")

You are really upset about not being invited to this private event. Maybe they had a height requirement? Or there was no vegan options and they didn’t want to upset you. We know how you get.

Damn dude talk about insulting!

josevolution · January 19

gotthebottle said:

josevolution said:

This nation needs an anti administration festival this year it would be f’n great if it could be held in Greenland this summer! Springsteen, PJ, Greenday, etc etc fuck it just name it anti Trump festival

I'M THERE

JimmyV said:

josevolution said:

This nation needs an anti administration festival this year it would be f’n great if it could be held in Greenland this summer! Springsteen, PJ, Greenday, etc etc fuck it just name it anti Trump festival

I love this idea.

I’d def make it a point to go but I’d be taking a chance on getting back into America even though I hold an American passport! I’m sure I’d be scrutinized just because I’m Spanish but I’d be worth it

DM282158 · January 19

I’d definitely attend the 2026 “Hey Democrats try not to fuck it up like you did in 2024 Festival”

Shapiro 2028

on2legs · January 19

DM282158 said:

I’d definitely attend the 2026 “Hey Democrats try not to fuck it up like you did in 2024 Festival”

Shapiro 2028

Haha. Sign me up.

Spiritual_Chaos · January 21

on2legs said:

Bruce doesn’t just “speak out” from the stage. He has called Trump out directly and publicly many times. Most notably in October 2024 when he referred to Trump as “the most dangerous candidate for president in my lifetime” during a recorded endorsement video for Kamala Harris.

https://youtu.be/DSI_XbF-Yvs?si=9dyRrfPF2QMjamGp

When he does speak out from the stage he does it directly and repeatedly. He did it over and over again during his spring tour in Europe. And he didn’t leave it there. He released a live EP from that tour where his anti-Trump speech was included as a separate track on the release.

I’m not sure why we’re minimizing Springsteen or any other artist for speaking out in whatever form they choose.

I am not minimizing Bruce in any way. I am just saying he was in a position where he usually say things to say things. While Pearl Jam doesn't tour for the moment or is doing a press tour for an album.

Didn't you say something similiar just some posts earlier?

But I did not know about (for example) that endorsement video for Kamala. Cool doing that (Except for the pushing a politican, but I guess the "FAMOUS PERSON ENDORSES CANDIDATE" is a more probable thing to pick up by an outlet, than just "FAMOUS PERSON POSTS A VIDEO SPEAKING OUT". But I don't think Pearl Jam would get on e.g. Forbes in the same way "national hero" Bruce does. Beside the point ofc.

julieooliern · January 21

gotthebottle said:

josevolution said:

This nation needs an anti administration festival this year it would be f’n great if it could be held in Greenland this summer! Springsteen, PJ, Greenday, etc etc fuck it just name it anti Trump festival

I'M THERE

ME TOO

lexicondevil · January 21

Shaindli1 said:

TBH, I miss vintage angry Ed of the Riot Act & Avocado eras.
I feel like I need to hear them speak up and play live with setlists that reflect these times. Maybe I'm expecting too much.

COMPLETELY AGREE. Now, is the time to be more verbal and angry as ever! This country is being run into the ground by a toddler with a soiled diaper. Every day is a new unbelievable action by this administration. All artists and all of US have an obligation to raise our voices against this insanity.

PJ_Soul · January 21

Spiritual_Chaos said:

Playing private gigs and not doing 7 inch christmas singles takes up a lot of energy

(Bruce "speaks out" from the stage. PJ as a band hasn't been interviewed or on a stage for a while. I think both Jeff and Mike have commented politically on their personal SoMe-accounts. And I mean, you have gigantic protests and every "left leaning" actor or musicians are speaking out, not like another "left leaning artist" will make that much of a difference. Everyone knows where Pearl Jam... and the entire world... stands on the issue. If they were a really cool band in the US in 2026 they would have used their platform to congratulate Mandami winning in NYC, vow to not do private gigs for shit-companies, only play arenas that go vegan like Billie Eilish, say Sweden made better cars that the US with SAAB and not say "Eh.. Trump and ICE are bad")

Only playing venues that go vegan is the dumbest fucking thing I've ever heard, lol. I kinda like Billie Eilish, but that is idiotic.

iOnlyownMymind · January 21

Shaindli1 said:

TBH, I miss vintage angry Ed of the Riot Act & Avocado eras.
I feel like I need to hear them speak up and play live with setlists that reflect these times. Maybe I'm expecting too much.

They are old now (refencing the setlists). Probably as simple as that.

Spiritual_Chaos · January 21

PJ_Soul said:

Spiritual_Chaos said:

Playing private gigs and not doing 7 inch christmas singles takes up a lot of energy

(Bruce "speaks out" from the stage. PJ as a band hasn't been interviewed or on a stage for a while. I think both Jeff and Mike have commented politically on their personal SoMe-accounts. And I mean, you have gigantic protests and every "left leaning" actor or musicians are speaking out, not like another "left leaning artist" will make that much of a difference. Everyone knows where Pearl Jam... and the entire world... stands on the issue. If they were a really cool band in the US in 2026 they would have used their platform to congratulate Mandami winning in NYC, vow to not do private gigs for shit-companies, only play arenas that go vegan like Billie Eilish, say Sweden made better cars that the US with SAAB and not say "Eh.. Trump and ICE are bad")

Only playing venues that go vegan is the dumbest fucking thing I've ever heard, lol. I kinda like Billie Eilish, but that is idiotic.

It was great she did that

on2legs · January 22

At last year’s Raleigh show, they had a Chick fil A right in the arena. North Carolina knows how to do it.

seanwon · January 22

"Protesting," "Speaking Out." It does absolutely nothing. Meaningless. Go get a second job and do that on the weekends instead of holding colorful signs. Donate that money to candidates of your choice so they can win and enact change. Artists already have enough money for that.

gotthebottle · January 22

seanwon said:

"Protesting," "Speaking Out." It does absolutely nothing. Meaningless. Go get a second job and do that on the weekends instead of holding colorful signs. Donate that money to candidates of your choice so they can win and enact change. Artists already have enough money for that.

Pathetic comment...

josevolution · January 22

seanwon said:

"Protesting," "Speaking Out." It does absolutely nothing. Meaningless. Go get a second job and do that on the weekends instead of holding colorful signs. Donate that money to candidates of your choice so they can win and enact change. Artists already have enough money for that.

Glad you’re not part of the band or any band for that matter! I’m glad Bruce called out fuckface

lexicondevil · January 22

seanwon said:

"Protesting," "Speaking Out." It does absolutely nothing. Meaningless. Go get a second job and do that on the weekends instead of holding colorful signs. Donate that money to candidates of your choice so they can win and enact change. Artists already have enough money for that.

Thanks for the pep talk and for demonstrating how sitting on your hands "does absolutely nothing."

PJ speak up!

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