***Official Pearl Jam Thread*** (4 Viewers)

[Bobcat10]

Can't think of many songs I actually don't "like".

I've actually always thought DTE and GTF are two of their very best performed live songs. Since they play so many, top 10 or 20 is pretty darn good.

Looks like an awesome set last night. Forgot to add Reign O'er Me to my wishlist in DC. It was unbelievable at Bonaroo.

Great start to the show. Then Small Town-->Gone-->Who You Are slows it down, but I wouldn't be upset. Light Years-->Grievance-->GTF is great imo. Freakin' awesome encores, best of the tour so far probably (although I'd be fine with not hearing No More). Finally no Alive at the end of the 2nd encore (first time all tour I think), I'm sure you'll get that tonight though. They're starting to nail encores again with this show and Columbia (and probably Bonaroo).

Main-set: Hard to Imagine, Corduroy, Severed Hand, Do The Evolution, All Night, In Hiding, Small Town, Gone, Who You Are, Unemployable, Even Flow, Light Years, Grievance, Given to Fly, U, Rats, Why Go

Encore 1: Reign O'er Me, Betterman(Save It For Later), State of Love and Trust, Black(We Belong Together), Leash

Encore 2: No More(Ed Solo), Crazy Mary, Porch, Yellow Ledbetter

 

[Bobcat10]

When you rise.....how was the pre/post partying?

Anyone going to DC before NYC?

 

[Big Blue Wrecking Crew]

I should be enroute around 1 which should get me to the venue around 3.

TF or Jzilla: You can call me if there a preferred location has been designated (assuming Campbell's field). I will call once I am close by for further directions/updates.

12 hours 'til the rockin' begins....3 shows in 6 days

 

[LILB811]

First of all, the encores were absolutely amazing. I forgot how much I really love hearing Black. I was in line for the bathroom and a guy told me they soundchecked Rats, U, and Leash but I was definitely surprised to hear all 3 played. I've never heard All Night or Who You Are before, but I'm not real big on those songs. The set had a lot of similarities to Bonnaroo, but that was a great set so not really a complaint at all.

I have lawn seats for tonight and really wish I had gone the 10C route. That was foolish. Ed blew a fuse when he found out the price they were charging for a beer which was pretty funny. Difficult getting out of the parking lot for some reason so work is a little rough this morning. Great show.

 

[Tiger Fan]

definitely gonna be in campbells field again today. vedder was a solid host yesterday and we should have a bigger crowd today.

 

[JZilla]

from 2nd set on, best show I have been to. More to come later

From the second set on? From the opening chords of Hard to Imagine, IMONot one down moment, great set, great crowd, Mike was shredding, Eddie was awesomeNot sure why you were down on the first set????More to come tomorrow!

This was Upside posting on my laptop, not meBut I agree, this show was 100% terrific. The only time the intensity dimmed was during No More, but even then the crowd was mostly involved (some in a not-so-friendly way).One of the best shows I've ever been to, and I've been to a lot, counting quality, proximity, and crowd involvement. Tonight we're a little farther back unfortunately, but not too bad I hope.TF> hi

 

[Vedder]

Wow! What a night! Hard to Imagine opener was INCREDIBLE. Love Reign O'er Me was the one song that I wanted to hear and they knocked it out of the park. Amazing. Killer crowd which should only be better tonight!

 

[Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll]

Wow! What a night! Hard to Imagine opener was INCREDIBLE. Love Reign O'er Me was the one song that I wanted to hear and they knocked it out of the park. Amazing. Killer crowd which should only be better tonight!

That was what my buddy was saying -- and that is really saying a lot. He knows them better than anyone I've met.These reviews are making me puke -- but I knew it. I'm stoked for all you guys. I was supposed to be out of town for that VH-1 Who tribute and now I'm trying to find a way to push my plans back. It's almost like I have to at this point. That would also give me the chance to go to the Boston(s) and last NY show.

 

[JZilla]

What a great time that was

I am freakin beat

 

[Tiger Fan]

great time.....just landed in chicago, so on my phone and will post a full review later...but both nights were solid. they really came out rocking last nite. wma was the hightlight for me.

big props to big blue wrecking crew for bringing a bunch for beer...also to scorchy for bringing us to 2 solid sandwich places.

I'm jealous for u guys hitting up msg.

 

[Tremendous Upside]

Cheers too all my Camden FBG brethren...

Will have a full review tomorrow, but for right now, in the two shows, we saw 53 songs, and only 7 were repeats!

That's why I love this ####### band!

 

[Big Blue Wrecking Crew]

What a great time that wasI am freakin beat

Here, here. Just getting online, as I spent yesterday in dad mode while fully draggin' ###. It was great to meet up with some fellow FBGers to enjoy the sights and sounds of lovely Camden. Don't know what the Pit crew is talking about in saying the second show was so so (maybe I was too buzzed, but they just sounded f'n awesome to me...little short, but no complaints.The drive home blew, but made it safe and sound. Now, on to MSG!!!!!!!!

 

[Tiger Fan]

DC Setlist looking pretty tight also

MAIN SET: Hard To Imagine, Severed Hand, Hail Hail, Do The Evolution, Small Town, Evacuation(Partial), Corduroy, I'm Open, I Am Mine, I Got ID, Daughter/(Hey-Ho), Light Years, Even Flow, Green Disease, You Are, You, Who You Are, Why Go

ENCORE 1: Comatose, Sad, Given To Fly, Come Back, Grievance, Black/(We Belong Together), Rearviewmirror

ENCORE 2: No More

 

[Tiger Fan]

31 songs - looks like we've got the new setlist leader so far

MAIN SET: Hard To Imagine, Severed Hand, Hail Hail, Do The Evolution, Small Town, Evacuation(Partial), Corduroy, I'm Open, I Am Mine, I Got ID, Daughter/(Hey-Ho), Light Years, Even Flow, Green Disease, You Are, You, Who You Are, Why Go

ENCORE 1: Comatose, Sad, Given To Fly, Come Back, Grievance, Black/(We Belong Together), Rearviewmirror

ENCORE 2: No More, Last Kiss, Crazy Mary (Victoria Williams), Alive, All Along The Watchtower (Bob Dylan), Yellow Ledbetter

 

[buster c]

31 songs - looks like we've got the new setlist leader so farMAIN SET: Hard To Imagine, Severed Hand, Hail Hail, Do The Evolution, Small Town, Evacuation(Partial), Corduroy, I'm Open, I Am Mine, I Got ID, Daughter/(Hey-Ho), Light Years, Even Flow, Green Disease, You Are, You, Who You Are, Why GoENCORE 1: Comatose, Sad, Given To Fly, Come Back, Grievance, Black/(We Belong Together), RearviewmirrorENCORE 2: No More, Last Kiss, Crazy Mary (Victoria Williams), Alive, All Along The Watchtower (Bob Dylan), Yellow Ledbetter

amazing show. eddie took the opportunity to pop off on a few political issues (off shore drilling, getting "some color in the white house"), but nothing over the top compared to some of the dc shows I go to. awesome pipes on the man. smokes a lot of fahgs during the show...only guy I've seen swig the red wine, too. the black to rearview mirror combo was a favorite. amazing show.

 

[Big Blue Wrecking Crew]

31 songs - looks like we've got the new setlist leader so farMAIN SET: Hard To Imagine, Severed Hand, Hail Hail, Do The Evolution, Small Town, Evacuation(Partial), Corduroy, I'm Open, I Am Mine, I Got ID, Daughter/(Hey-Ho), Light Years, Even Flow, Green Disease, You Are, You, Who You Are, Why GoENCORE 1: Comatose, Sad, Given To Fly, Come Back, Grievance, Black/(We Belong Together), RearviewmirrorENCORE 2: No More, Last Kiss, Crazy Mary (Victoria Williams), Alive, All Along The Watchtower (Bob Dylan), Yellow Ledbetter

Now, let them get much rest in preparation for two nights of insanity. Also, if anyone here either has or knows someone with an extra MSG 2 ticket, just let me know, as I likely have an interested party (worst case, may have to get them a ticket at the fundraiser event )

 

[AcerFC]

Im still mad to this day that I didnt get those behind the stage tix for MSG I. We were having financial difficulties a few weeks back (which have gotten better) and I could not see paying 150 for 2 tix behind stage. Now I am regretting and bumming.

Camden guys, which show did you think was better

MSG guys, Have fun

 

[Tiger Fan]

Im still mad to this day that I didnt get those behind the stage tix for MSG I. We were having financial difficulties a few weeks back (which have gotten better) and I could not see paying 150 for 2 tix behind stage. Now I am regretting and bumming. Camden guys, which show did you think was betterMSG guys, Have fun

The setlists were really close. My seats were better for night 2, but I think I liked night 1 better. Opening with HTI was awesome, and it was my first time hearing WYA, which is one of my favorite songs ever. Defintiely the two best setlists that I've personally seen. Assuming they never come back to new orleans, I'll try to make those Camden shows everytime I can

 

[Tremendous Upside]

Im still mad to this day that I didnt get those behind the stage tix for MSG I. We were having financial difficulties a few weeks back (which have gotten better) and I could not see paying 150 for 2 tix behind stage. Now I am regretting and bumming. Camden guys, which show did you think was betterMSG guys, Have fun

The setlists were really close. My seats were better for night 2, but I think I liked night 1 better. Opening with HTI was awesome, and it was my first time hearing WYA, which is one of my favorite songs ever. Defintiely the two best setlists that I've personally seen. Assuming they never come back to new orleans, I'll try to make those Camden shows everytime I can

Seriously, I don't think I can decide which one was "better"In my mind it was one big concert with a 22 hour encore break in the middle...Really amped for MSG!

 

[Tiger Fan]

Im still mad to this day that I didnt get those behind the stage tix for MSG I. We were having financial difficulties a few weeks back (which have gotten better) and I could not see paying 150 for 2 tix behind stage. Now I am regretting and bumming.

Camden guys, which show did you think was better

MSG guys, Have fun

The setlists were really close. My seats were better for night 2, but I think I liked night 1 better. Opening with HTI was awesome, and it was my first time hearing WYA, which is one of my favorite songs ever. Defintiely the two best setlists that I've personally seen. Assuming they never come back to new orleans, I'll try to make those Camden shows everytime I can

Seriously, I don't think I can decide which one was "better"In my mind it was one big concert with a 22 hour encore break in the middle...

Really amped for MSG!

Good point. With the exception of Va Beach (IMO) - the sets just keep getting better and better. You MSG guys are really in for a treat!

 

[JZilla]

Man, wish I had made that DC show now.. I am freakin sick though. That hiv I felt coming on before Camden finally hit me like an anvil yesterday

"I" Trilogy AND "U" trilogy.. don't get that very often!

 

[Tremendous Upside]

Video of Eddie singing Betterman with Bad Radio in 1989

Pretty Cool stuff

 

[Neo]

Well, I got my MSG2 tickets....they weren't cheap....but I'm in....center stage in the 300's. Set lists have been ridiculous.....gonna be a long drinking night for me. I already told my manager I'm out sick on Thursday.

 

[Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll]

Im still mad to this day that I didnt get those behind the stage tix for MSG I. We were having financial difficulties a few weeks back (which have gotten better) and I could not see paying 150 for 2 tix behind stage. Now I am regretting and bumming. Camden guys, which show did you think was betterMSG guys, Have fun

I walked up to the window at MSG last time around to see if they released any tickets. This was right before the show. Got front row, side stage. I was already with a buddy on the floor so I kicked the tix down to some kid that I knew was a fan. Similar thing happened to me in San Diego where I gave up my floor tix for some front row right on the corner of Mike -- one of the best shows I ever saw. Point being, besides just hustling outside for tickets, you can also keep trying the window. Reserved/unused band tickets and such are often let go before the show.There is no reason you can't get into any show if you try a little -- especially MSG. Hell, find some PJ fan convergence thing going on at a bar and there might be some floating around there...for face to boot. Enjoying the reviews guys, thanks.

 

[Tremendous Upside]

Rocking the 98 Garden show right now...

Amazing stuff...

Psyched for tomorrow...

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Rocking the 98 Garden show right now...Amazing stuff...Psyched for tomorrow...

Which one?I got thrown out of the one where they played "Breath" for the first time in forever - jumped the wall as a security guard went one way, he gave up on the guy he was chasing right as I went past the point of no return and turned back towards me. I practically jumped into his arms. Got back in after I had a pretzel outside, so I didn't miss much.

 

[Tremendous Upside]

Rocking the 98 Garden show right now...Amazing stuff...Psyched for tomorrow...

Which one?I got thrown out of the one where they played "Breath" for the first time in forever - jumped the wall as a security guard went one way, he gave up on the guy he was chasing right as I went past the point of no return and turned back towards me. I practically jumped into his arms. Got back in after I had a pretzel outside, so I didn't miss much.

Yup that one...9/11/98

 

[Big Blue Wrecking Crew]

Rocking the 98 Garden show right now...Amazing stuff...Psyched for tomorrow...

Think that is one that requires hoofdom, as my copy is mediocre at best.Are you and I the only MSG attendees? Unlikely I will do anything tomorrow with my son in tow, but options exist for Wed.

 

[Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll]

Anybody goin to the Boston shows? And/or the last NY show?

 

[Tremendous Upside]

Anybody goin to the Boston shows? And/or the last NY show?

Boston is a possibilty at this pointThe buddy I am going with tomorrow would be my ride (Mansfield is hard to egt t o w/o a car)...I should know Weds at the latest

 

[Big Blue Wrecking Crew]

Anybody goin to the Boston shows? And/or the last NY show?

Both NY shows, as mentioned a post or two ago...you heading into town?

 

[Tremendous Upside]

Rocking the 98 Garden show right now...

Amazing stuff...

Psyched for tomorrow...

Think that is one that requires hoofdom, as my copy is mediocre at best.Are you and I the only MSG attendees? Unlikely I will do anything tomorrow with my son in tow, but options exist for Wed.

It's onmy work comp, which doesn't allow uploading, but you can go here:http://www.gremmie.net/bsides/shows/

And DL it yourself

JUst click on the link on the left hand side

 

[Big Blue Wrecking Crew]

Rocking the 98 Garden show right now...

Amazing stuff...

Psyched for tomorrow...

Think that is one that requires hoofdom, as my copy is mediocre at best.Are you and I the only MSG attendees? Unlikely I will do anything tomorrow with my son in tow, but options exist for Wed.

It's onmy work comp, which doesn't allow uploading, but you can go here:http://www.gremmie.net/bsides/shows/

And DL it yourself

JUst click on the link on the left hand side

Much obliged...here's hoping its better than what I currently have

 

[Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll]

Anybody goin to the Boston shows? And/or the last NY show?

Both NY shows, as mentioned a post or two ago...you heading into town?

I'm thinking about coming for the boston shows and that last charity one. There's a decent chance I go at this point. Got a ticket to the last two and have a buddy that'll be out there with room and rental car and stuff to split. Fares really aren't that bad, surprisingly -- little over $400.NDLS, Canada Mike will be at the MSG shows with his friend. I've got another buddy out there and they will all be at Mustang Harry's or whatever it's called before the shows. I guess they'll be playing PJ there...

 

[RedRaiders]

31 songs - looks like we've got the new setlist leader so farMAIN SET: Hard To Imagine, Severed Hand, Hail Hail, Do The Evolution, Small Town, Evacuation(Partial), Corduroy, I'm Open, I Am Mine, I Got ID, Daughter/(Hey-Ho), Light Years, Even Flow, Green Disease, You Are, You, Who You Are, Why GoENCORE 1: Comatose, Sad, Given To Fly, Come Back, Grievance, Black/(We Belong Together), RearviewmirrorENCORE 2: No More, Last Kiss, Crazy Mary (Victoria Williams), Alive, All Along The Watchtower (Bob Dylan), Yellow Ledbetter

Good lord, going to need to get that boot.

 

[Bobcat10]

Digging into the binder here....For the DC show here are some things I'm hoping for that I've never heard live:

-WMA (full version)

-Off He Goes (REALLY want to hear this just once)

-Rival (one of my favs off Binaural, but they've only played 18 times)

-Arc (one can dream, ain't happenin' though)

-Hard to Imagine , Sad , Education, Fatal, All Night, Undone (Lost Dogs rarities)

-Black Red Yellow (deserves it's own Lost Dogs spot)

-Army Reserve (good chance in DC)

-Parachutes, Big Wave, Come Back (others from Avocado)

-Masters of War, Soldier Of Love, Throw Your Arms Around Me, Crown of Thorns (randoms)

Gimme two or three and I'll be stoked . Can't wait to bump this next week...

Set List: Hard To Imagine, Severed Hand, Hail Hail, Do The Evolution, Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town, Evacuation, Corduroy, I'm Open, I Am Mine, I Got Id, Daughter, Light Years, Even Flow, Green Disease, You Are, U, Who You Are, Why Go 1st encore: Comatose, Sad, Given To Fly, Come Back, Grievance, Black/We Belong Together, Rearviewmirror

2nd encore: No More, Last Kiss, Crazy Mary, Alive, All Along The Watchtower, Yellow Ledbetter/Star Spangled Banner

GREAT show. Might be the longest set outside of Bonaroo...I think it was about 2.5 hours. I definitely can tell the sound in the VC is not great, but once they get going you don't really think about it. Hoping the soundboard does this show it's justice. Seats were solid....lower bowl on the side four rows up, I'd say about 25 rows from the stage looking at the floor. Here's my book, trying to keep it short.......

-- Was totally pumped to get Hard To Imagine. Definitely did not think we'd get that opener after they opened with it in Camden.

-- Severed Hand -> Hail Hail -> Do The Evolution ......just the way I like the show to get going! They have so many great songs to plug in there...glad to see DTE early in the set as I knew that meant some great stuff later.

-- Evacuation was only played for part of the first verse. Mike had no sound the entire song and some people on the message boards are saying Stone broke a string and had no sound. I'm not so sure about that with Stone, but I can't say either way for sure. Mike looked like he quit the band for a few moments there and Ed was not happy with this either.

-- Corduroy saved the Evacuation botch because they really ripped into it!

-- "I" trilogy....freaking great. Big fan of I Got ####.

-- Daughter didn't have a tag, did some chanting with Ed though (iirc, the beer was getting to me at this point).

-- Even Flow, funny I'd mention it here as I'm all for skipping this song. But, I have to say more than once that Mike was money (as he is most of the time) Monday night. His solo here sounded pretty fresh to me.

-- "U" trilogy....again this was great. Ed said something like "All right, these next three are all about YOU." Went up to grab another beer and they closed the line at 10pm without grandfathering the rest of the line. People were pissed! I don't get how you don't serve everyone who was standing there for 5 minutes. Good thing is, the sound was awesome even in the beer line.

-- 1st encore was an amazing rollercoaster ride. Tough to put it all into words. Thought for sure when I heard Green Disease earlier that I would not get Grievance....so I was FIRED up during this song. Quite possibly made this show for me, I love that song live. Mike was awesome yet again during Black, can't wait to hear that again. And the really crushed RVM, it was amazing.

-- Looking at the time after the 1st encore, I thought we were in for a short 2nd encore...something like No More, filler song, Alive, YL. Boy was I wrong. Didn't care to see No More, but it was actually very good and I'm glad I witnessed it this tour (I'm sure it goes away in the future). Last Kiss, while not my favorite, WAS VERY GOOD for some strange reason. They played it to the rear folks with Matt having a makeshift drum kit behind his normal kit, Ed stood on Matt's main drum platform the entire song, and the rest of the band faced the rear crowd too. I love Crazy Mary live, Mike and Boom really went at it again. Thought for sure Watchtower was only for Bonaroo, so another great suprise! Ed brought up a 12ish year old boy during the early stages of the song, gave him his guitar, and the kid rocked out till the end. Ed was coaching him up and the band looked very interested in what was happening, they were all having alot of fun. Ed introduced the band after the song and the kid got a huge ovation with his arms raised, pretty spine tingling moment. I thought that was it....then YL started and I knew we were about done. Mike played the single greatest version of SSB that I've ever heard him play. The crowd was going nuts!

Bobcat's firsts = Hard to Imagine, I'm Open, Come Back, Sad, and No More. Pretty darn good as my list is getting thin. There were a few songs I heard for just the second time also....Watchtower, Who You Are, Light Years, Evacuation (partial), and U. Very unique show from my perspective and I'm glad I got to make the trip. Now I can't wait for the booter.

 

[JZilla]

-- Corduroy saved the Evacuation botch because they really ripped into it!

That's exactly what they did when Ed forgot the words to LBC two days earlier.Would've been nice to make the DC show with you but it just wasn't in the cards. Going to love this boot.

 

[Bobcat10]

-- Corduroy saved the Evacuation botch because they really ripped into it!

That's exactly what they did when Ed forgot the words to LBC two days earlier.Would've been nice to make the DC show with you but it just wasn't in the cards. Going to love this boot.

Would have been great to see you there.Ya I think it's gonna be a good booter.Pre-show we met up with another one of our buddies at the arena and grabbed our tickets. Walked around trying to find some good food/drink. The places on the street there were packed (like that Irish bar and the place on the corner attached to the VC). Ended up grabbing a quick burger at Fatburgers and strolled into that mall that is attached to the VC. Best thing we could have ever done. The Bar Louie was not packed at all, I don't think anyone outside of DC knew there were bars in that mall. Pre-boozed there and then after the show went to Harry's below the Harrington (that's where my other buddy stayed). Closed that place down, had a nice crowd, not too busy. Was smashed.

 

[Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll]

Wow, great review bobcat. Thanks for the writeup.

 

[Tremendous Upside]

Just got back from getting my tickets...

Ten Club willcall was scheduled to open at 2, so I took a late lunch and shot up to the Garden, got there at ten to 2...

They opened up at 3:05

####### Garden...

I have a crappy # Early 400s, so I was afraid I was going to get stuck way at the back of the floor, which makes it tough to see b/c it's not slanted like an amphitheater...

But I got Sec 109, Row D, Which is Mike's side, second wind section up, 4th row

Happy about that, with their miinimal stage set, will have a great view of everything...

T Minus 5 hours until PJ rocks the Garden!

 

[JZilla]

Just got back from getting my tickets...Ten Club willcall was scheduled to open at 2, so I took a late lunch and shot up to the Garden, got there at ten to 2...They opened up at 3:05####### Garden...I have a crappy # Early 400s, so I was afraid I was going to get stuck way at the back of the floor, which makes it tough to see b/c it's not slanted like an amphitheater...But I got Sec 109, Row D, Which is Mike's side, second wind section up, 4th rowHappy about that, with their miinimal stage set, will have a great view of everything...T Minus 5 hours until PJ rocks the Garden!

Enjoy, GB

 

[Tremendous Upside]

Just got back from getting my tickets...Ten Club willcall was scheduled to open at 2, so I took a late lunch and shot up to the Garden, got there at ten to 2...They opened up at 3:05####### Garden...I have a crappy # Early 400s, so I was afraid I was going to get stuck way at the back of the floor, which makes it tough to see b/c it's not slanted like an amphitheater...But I got Sec 109, Row D, Which is Mike's side, second wind section up, 4th rowHappy about that, with their miinimal stage set, will have a great view of everything...T Minus 5 hours until PJ rocks the Garden!

Enjoy, GB

Oh, I willI have a musical boner already

 

[Tremendous Upside]

I'll throw up a Camden Tour Recap while I kill the next 1 1/4 hours until I get out of work:

So I board my Amtrak to Philly at noon on Thursday, and 90 minutes of Bonnaroo boot bliss later, I am standing in the beautiful city of Brotherly Love...A quick cab raid later, and I meet TF and Zilla in the lobby of our hotel, the Westin Philadelphia

Now this is a legit nice hotel, 4* according to priceline, but for some reason they accepted my 100/night bid, so we are now standing in the lobby with 3 duffel bags, two air mattresses, and several pillows and blankets...Yeah, we look like we belong here...

We lug our stuff up to the lobby level (I have found the niceness of a hotel is often in direct proportion to the # of elevators you have to take to get from your car to your room...In this case it was 3), and I go to check in...I had requested a double, but over the phone they had told me it would likely be a single...Well they had a double for us, but we'd have to wait an hour or so

We drop our load of crap off with the concierge, and take to the mean streets of Center City in search of a beer as well as some beer for tailgating...TF and Zilla have informed me that apparently unlike normal cities, in Philly you can't just buy beer anywhere, so we're trying to figure out where we're getting beer for tailgating...

As we're discussing this, a disarmingly nice dude in some kind of uniform comes up to us and asks us if he can help us...Apparently Philly has people walking around helping tourists find stuff...Brotherly Love indeed! As a New Yorker I assume everyone who comes up to me on the street wants to beg for money or sell me drugs, so this was a pleasant surprise...

He directs us to an Irish pub several blocks away, but a block in we spot a Ruby Tuesdays, and as we're just grabbing a brew, we scrap the Irish pub idea and sit down

While Zilla bemoans the current state of his fantasy baseball teams and I watch soccer on TV, we ask our lovely young waitress if she knows where we can get beer...

It was like a high school flashback...(Hey man, you know where we can get some beer?")...Only we're in our 30s and she couldn't have been a day over 22...To the detriment of her service to her other tables (seriously, the party that got their like 20 minutes before us got their food after us b/c she was helping us out) she hunted down an address and wrote out directions for us...She also took the time to reassure us that even though it was South Philly, it was safe... The NYC, New Orleans and DC residents were very relieved to hear this from the 22 year old blonde waitress...

Part II Upcoming

 

[Bobcat10]

I mentioned my seats in my review (lower bowl on the side four rows up, I'd say about 25 rows from the stage looking at the floor). The amazing thing is I was on Stone's side AGAIN. I've been to 16 shows I think, and I swear I've been near middle or on Stone's side just about every time. Crazy. But I love Stone so it's all good....he was dancin' around and jammin' all night.

 

[Tremendous Upside]

So directions in hand, we head back to our hotel to drop our stuff off in our room, which , again, is waaay nicer than it should be for a crash pad for the three of us for a couple of nights, but I'm not complaining...

We head down to the car and drive off in search of beer...Along the way, TF googles Philly Beer Distributor, and we find an alternate location that is closer to the bridge to Camden...

We manage to find it, and grab a couple of cases before venturing across the bridge to the mean streets f Camden NJ and our attempt to meet up with Vedder the FBG...

He had directed us to parking lot behind the minor league stadium there, and the lot was already jumping...Tons of tailgating going on, grilling, football, frisbee, beer pong, etc...Now I live in NYC, so concerts don't really include tailgating, so this was pretty cool...We parked the car and then set out to find Vedder...30 mins later and we still hadn;t found him, so we went back to our car to just beer it up there some more...Vedder calls back, and we realize he has been like 3 cars away in our aisle the whole time Vedder is a cool dude, and they had a pretty sweet spread, with a grill, booming stereo and a bunch of cool PJ fans...

We stod around ad shot the #### and talked about the band and drank beer for a couple of hours...By this point TF, Zilla and I were both pretty hungry and more than a little buzzed, so one of Vedder's buddies grilled up the most delicious burnt to a crisp burgers I have ever tasted...

We packed up our stuff and headed in to the venue about 8:30 or so, it was a gorgeous night, and it had just begun to get dark...

Part III Upcoming

 

[Bobcat10]

I'll throw up a Camden Tour Recap while I kill the next 1 1/4 hours until I get out of work:So I board my Amtrak to Philly at noon on Thursday, and 90 minutes of Bonnaroo boot bliss later, I am standing in the beautiful city of Brotherly Love...A quick cab raid later, and I meet TF and Zilla in the lobby of our hotel, the Westin PhiladelphiaNow this is a legit nice hotel, 4* according to priceline, but for some reason they accepted my 100/night bid, so we are now standing in the lobby with 3 duffel bags, two air mattresses, and several pillows and blankets...Yeah, we look like we belong here...We lug our stuff up to the lobby level (I have found the niceness of a hotel is often in direct proportion to the # of elevators you have to take to get from your car to your room...In this case it was 3), and I go to check in...I had requested a double, but over the phone they had told me it would likely be a single...Well they had a double for us, but we'd have to wait an hour or soWe drop our load of crap off with the concierge, and take to the mean streets of Center City in search of a beer as well as some beer for tailgating...TF and Zilla have informed me that apparently unlike normal cities, in Philly you can't just buy beer anywhere, so we're trying to figure out where we're getting beer for tailgating...As we're discussing this, a disarmingly nice dude in some kind of uniform comes up to us and asks us if he can help us...Apparently Philly has people walking around helping tourists find stuff...Brotherly Love indeed! As a New Yorker I assume everyone who comes up to me on the street wants to beg for money or sell me drugs, so this was a pleasant surprise...He directs us to an Irish pub several blocks away, but a block in we spot a Ruby Tuesdays, and as we're just grabbing a brew, we scrap the Irish pub idea and sit downWhile Zilla bemoans the current state of his fantasy baseball teams and I watch soccer on TV, we ask our lovely young waitress if she knows where we can get beer...It was like a high school flashback...(Hey man, you know where we can get some beer?")...Only we're in our 30s and she couldn't have been a day over 22...To the detriment of her service to her other tables (seriously, the party that got their like 20 minutes before us got their food after us b/c she was helping us out) she hunted down an address and wrote out directions for us...She also took the time to reassure us that even though it was South Philly, it was safe... The NYC, New Orleans and DC residents were very relieved to hear this from the 22 year old blonde waitress...Part II Upcoming

Great start!Priceline is amazing. I've only used it a few times but I've been floored with the deals I've gotten. For DC, a 4-star Hyatt (Hotwire had it listed for $250+taxes) accepted my $80 bid, so it was about $100 after taxes. Then they nabbed us $42 to valet park. WTF! Still, a great deal and it was not even 10 minute walk to the venue.

 

[Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll]

TU, those are great seats you got. Gonna read your writeup later but thanks.

Very close to buying a plane ticket. Think I'm about to jump...

 

[Bobcat10]

Big update for you Garden-goers.

My buddy that was in DC with me is there for both Garden shows.....he's hearing a CRAZY rumor....

They are going to play all of No Code or Yield straight thru one of the nights.

I'm trying to confim his sources right now. I don't see how something like this could leak, so I'm not sure about it. I did hear Neil Young rumors in Toledo for the Vote for Change show....those were true, but that is a little different.

But, they have deep dived into No Code this tour.......what haven't they played? In My Tree, Habit, Smile, Mankind and Around the Bend.... I guess that's more than I thought.

edit for source: some guy he talked to knows Jeff. (tifwiw)

 

[Bobcat10]

Also, forgot to mention, right after the show outside of the venue we ran into the Spin guy Zach rolling solo. We chatted with him for a few minutes. Told him he's doing great work. Funny guy, short hippie dude.

 

[Neo]

Big update for you Garden-goers.My buddy that was in DC with me is there for both Garden shows.....he's hearing a CRAZY rumor....They are going to play all of No Code or Yield straight thru one of the nights.I'm trying to confim his sources right now. I don't see how something like this could leak, so I'm not sure about it. I did hear Neil Young rumors in Toledo for the Vote for Change show....those were true, but that is a little different. But, they have deep dived into No Code this tour.......what haven't they played? In My Tree, Habit, Smile, Mankind and Around the Bend.... I guess that's more than I thought.edit for source: some guy he talked to knows Jeff. (tifwiw)

Why can't it be Ten or Vs? Joke....cool stuff.