~Official Pearl Jam Appreciation Thread~

[winterscold]

yeah, 2nd favorite band, other than DMB, but it's a close race. Would love to see em some day. Can't wait for the new album!

[haildmb]

they're my favorite (that's right, suck it dmb :lol ), I love Pearl Jam

[winterscold]

they're just a band I can sit down and listen to and just like every song. Also fun to play on the acoustic, just played Of The Girl a little while ago

[winterscold]

http://www.theskyiscrape.com/news/images/daveanded.jpg

is this Dave and Eddy? If so, that's crazy.

[onemoredrink41]

Much love to Pearl Jam. I had the 10 tape way before I had any dmb..

Ten is a classic cd... one of the best...

Alive, Porch, Jeremy, even flow... black...

[winterscold]

oh man, I love all their cds, and every song, but Binaural comes out on top in my opinion. But the rest come closely behinhd. I just love chilling out to that cd. Lyrics and music are so great, too.

[mojo1210]

as much i like dmb, i'd take pj over them in a heartbeat. their shows are much more intense, varied....whatever you want to say. just seems like a lot more energy in the band. maybe because they realize the benefit of not touring every year...

just my opinion

[Bambie4284]

Can't believe it took this long for an "Official Pearl Jam Thread".

I just got really into them (enough to buy a cd) about 6 months ago. I bought the 3-3-03 cd and really love it.

[winterscold]

Can't believe it took this long for an "Official Pearl Jam Thread".

I just got really into them (enough to buy a cd) about 6 months ago. I bought the 3-3-03 cd and really love it.

me either.

ahh, nothing like nothinman, ooooooooo yellow ledbetter came up next in my iTunes shuffle:thumbsup

[winterscold]

come on, show the love:)

[bdfresh62]

Pearl Jam rocks. I saw them back on the Riot Act tour and they kicked ass. They put on a great show too. They are also my 2nd favorite band behind DMB.

[bertramcheeks22]

Second favorite band as well...have seen them twice and loved them...great musicians and great minds...

[Newfiedmbfan]

My 2nd fav band as well I would say. I am seeing them 3 times on the Canadian tour. Have seen them once before and they blew me away.

[jason41]

http://www.theskyiscrape.com/news/images/daveanded.jpg

is this Dave and Eddy? If so, that's crazy.

Yeah, I remember when this was fist brought up and everyone didn't know whether or not to believe it and if someone just did a photo shop job on the picture. I used to remember more details about it, but I checked tour central and coudn't find it any where.

[Play_Like_Fonz]

One of my favorite bands as well. :thumbsup
I hope to see them whenever their next tour is. So much energy in every show.

[winterscold]

Yeah, I remember when this was fist brought up and everyone didn't know whether or not to believe it and if someone just did a photo shop job on the picture. I used to remember more details about it, but I checked tour central and coudn't find it any where.

oh, it's real

http://www.theskyiscrape.com/news/past.php?id=385

[winterscold]

is there a studio recording of Crazy Mary?

[senintal]

yeah there is a studio version, it was on the benefit cd for some lady.

do a google.

[Gary!]

they really need to hop on some US dates. can't wait to see them again. new 10c ticketing by seniorty should hook me up with killer seats. *fingers crossed*

[PantalaTina]

they really need to hop on some US dates. can't wait to see them again. new 10c ticketing by seniorty should hook me up with killer seats. *fingers crossed*

I know you are going to take me with you ;)

I had tickets for their last tour but sadly I wasn't able to go :BANG

BTW, my favorite cd of Eddie and the boys is Yield. Just frickin amazing!

[winterscold]

yeah there is a studio version, it was on the benefit cd for some lady.

do a google.

cool, I wonder if they still sell it or something, I would really really like to get my hands on that.

[PantalaTina]

I am so crazy about Pearl Jam that a couple of years ago I went out and bought a Cat Power cd, I had never heard her before, but I knew that Eddie had contributed to the cd so I just had to get it!

I love Cat Power now though :D

[Gary!]

is there a studio recording of Crazy Mary?

Victoria Williams is the woman -- the cd is called Sweet Relief. Good stuff.

[Gary!]

While I'm thinking about it -- first person to PM me can have all my PJ VCD's (4-5 shows). Not sure if anyone would even want them anymore. Postage is on me.

[haildmb]

I am so crazy about Pearl Jam that a couple of years ago I went out and bought a Cat Power cd, I had never heard her before, but I knew that Eddie had contributed to the cd so I just had to get it!

I love Cat Power now though :D


Cat Power is great, her voice is soooo Fiona-esque.

[PantalaTina]

Cat Power is great, her voice is soooo Fiona-esque.

I am totally in love with her now.

Thanks to Eddie :thumbsup

[Nick@Night]

Alive

[onesweetworld15]

No Code. All of it. Period.

[brendangen412]

Probably my 3rd favorite band, behind DMB and Radiohead (which are tied for first)

[winterscold]

haha, I'm gonna play Crazy Mary tomorrow on my guitar on the ride down to colorado.........with the church group I'm going with:)

and some other greats includiong: Thumbing My Way, Thin Air, Of The Girl, and many more

plus a good share of DMB, Guster, Jack Johnson.

[merlecakes]

Sounds like you are digging new PJ which is cool, but make sure you check out the old stuff too because it will blow your mind. Indifference :thumbsup Also, you should try to find a copy of a PJ show from CA where they play betterman and Soon Forget with Jack Johnson. You would love it!

[Alligator]

Love Pearl Jam, definitely in my top 10. probably top 5.
and they're coming to Atlantic City for 2 shows! :bounce :multi :bounce :multi

[Mickey Carson]

Just as an update...Pearl Jam is playing at the Gorge on 9/1 (7pm). There is no opening act, it's an evening with Pearl Jam. This is the first time Pearl Jam has played at the Gorge in 12 years and one of the few U.S. concerts they're playing this year.

There are a limited number of seats available via the 10 Club (the general on-sale date is this Saturday)...and I just ordered 2 tickets. This will be my first PJ show so I couldn't be more excited :D

[mojo1210]

man that is fucking cool

[merlecakes]

I saw that e-mail as well. I am pissed because I really really really would love to see them again. I've seen them 8 times, but never at the Gorge. They always play awesome Alpine shows! I can't wait for them to tour. My buddy and I saw 5 shows in 2003 and he is moving to NY (from Chicago) so on their next major tour I expect to hit many midwest and east coast shows! :thumbsup

I know it is a while away, but please post a review after the show. I would love to see them at the Gorge!

[joepsu0985]

This was a band that I grew up too...I was 8 rocking out to them on the radio...then i had a tape...2nd favorite band...

[nlaposta1]

i still love vitalogy.... but no code and vs are right there. man no code is so underrated, i know so many people who just hate it.

[merlecakes]

i still love vitalogy.... but no code and vs are right there. man no code is so underrated, i know so many people who just hate it.
Very Underated. Smile, Sometimes, Off He Goes, and my fav that I will never hear Who You Are!!! Great Album!!!!

[Play_Like_Fonz]

I wish they would do a full tour, but aren't they working on an album? So maybe when it's finished they'll do a supporting tour.

[merlecakes]

I wish they would do a full tour, but aren't they working on an album? So maybe when it's finished they'll do a supporting tour.
I think the album is mostly done, it is supposed to come out in the fall. I am worried though because they haven't toured Europe since 2000 so I am thinking they might head over there first and then do a summer 2006 tour.

[Gary!]

i still love vitalogy.... but no code and vs are right there. man no code is so underrated, i know so many people who just hate it.

ridiculously underrated. such a good album -- it always brings me back to that specific time in my life even though it's been out for almost 10 years... good stuff.

has anyone read Ismael by Daniel Quinn? I know the PJ guys said a lot of No Code was inspired by that book. i read it years ago and can't recall a lot of it, but i remember it being good.

[Play_Like_Fonz]

has anyone read Ismael by Daniel Quinn? I know the PJ guys said a lot of No Code was inspired by that book. i read it years ago and can't recall a lot of it, but i remember it being good.

I know that Do The Evolution is inspired from the book. If you've read the book, the lyrics make perfect sense. Great book, great song. :thumbsup

[number4one]

who doesn't love some pearl jam!?!

[nlaposta1]

ridiculously underrated. such a good album -- it always brings me back to that specific time in my life even though it's been out for almost 10 years... good stuff.

has anyone read Ismael by Daniel Quinn? I know the PJ guys said a lot of No Code was inspired by that book. i read it years ago and can't recall a lot of it, but i remember it being good.

hmm i didn't know that. Definitely I'll check it out, once i read potter. man i can't wait.

[Gary!]

While I'm thinking about it, if anyone has never heard it, find a copy of the 'Masters of War' Dylan cover from the Dylan 30th Anniversary Concert. I just listened to it for the first time in awhile -- it's some powerful stuff. Make sure you start with this one, not a newer one (i.e. Benaroya). This version is just Mike and Ed and is incredible.

If i remember correctly the concert was well before Vs. was released and I've read that a lot of Dylan fans didn't think members of PJ really belonged there (or knew who they were at that point), but walked away saying that MOW was one of the highlights of the show.

[Mickey Carson]

I saw that e-mail as well. I am pissed because I really really really would love to see them again. I've seen them 8 times, but never at the Gorge. They always play awesome Alpine shows! I can't wait for them to tour. My buddy and I saw 5 shows in 2003 and he is moving to NY (from Chicago) so on their next major tour I expect to hit many midwest and east coast shows! :thumbsup

I know it is a while away, but please post a review after the show. I would love to see them at the Gorge!
I'll definitely write a review after the show.

The 10c is already out of Gorge tix (early this morning they were already gone). It looks like they only had about 1,000 reserved pairs available, so my seats should be pretty good :D

I dig that there will be no opening band...sounds like there will be an acoustic set to begin the show :thumbsup

[Play_Like_Fonz]

I know PJ played Masters of War on Letterman during the Vote For Change tour was going on.

[batleon]

I support this thread :thumbsup

Anyone who ever wants to trade/B+P some Pearl Jam, check my list and PM me.

P.S. No Code and Binaural don't get enough love.

[Gary!]

I know PJ played Masters of War on Letterman during the Vote For Change tour was going on.

I remember seeing that. It was good, and most of the "newer" versions are, but in my opinion nothing compares to the one from the Dylan show.

[jtr101]

PJ are definitely my second favourite band, Behind DMB but i'm seeing them both this year and i haven't seen either before :D

Get to see PJ twice in my home town this year which is awesome! The final 2 shows of the Canadian tour and they have no opening act there, which should make the shows even more interesting!!

[Route_2]

Maybe this belongs in the official Ben Harper thread if there is one, but I went to see Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals at the Moore Theater in Seattle last night. Which might just be the best concert I have ever attended. Anyways, on the last song of the third encore, My Own Two Hands, who walks out onstage to join Ben for a few verses???

Yes, you guessed it, Eddie Veddar!

Needless to say the crowd went apeshit. It was definitely a nice surprise and a great way to end an amazing show.

[|UAY| |)(V)|3]

Just getting into them. Do they ever play "Indifference" live? That is one of my favorite songs. Also if someone wouldnt mind suggesting some good live shows to get me started off.
Thanks!

[brendangen412]

Just getting into them. Do they ever play "Indifference" live? That is one of my favorite songs. Also if someone wouldnt mind suggesting some good live shows to get me started off.
Thanks!
Get the Live at the Garden DVD, they play Indifference with Ben Harper

[SideshowRob]

greatest live album ever:

Live At State College...

i could listen to Crazy Mary all day

"No L-O-I-T-E-R-I-N-G Allowed"

[Biscuit78]

Very Underated. Smile, Sometimes, Off He Goes, and my fav that I will never hear Who You Are!!! Great Album!!!!


I saw my first Pearl Jam concert after the release of No Code (Charlotte, N.C. 1996). I was fortunate to hear Who You Are live with Jack Irons on drums. This is probably the best concert I have ever attended.

[Biscuit78]

Just getting into them. Do they ever play "Indifference" live? That is one of my favorite songs. Also if someone wouldnt mind suggesting some good live shows to get me started off.
Thanks!

3/16/1992 MTV Unplugged
1994 Bridge School Benefit
7/11/2003 Mansfield,MA(12 song acoustic preset)
7/11/1995 Soldier Field Chicago

[trippinbilli40]

Bennaroya hall is one of my favorite CD's that i own.

Pearl Jam is the greatest band in the world (still only my 2nd fav, but still the greatest) :hump :hump

[brendangen412]

Pearl Jam is my 3rd or 4th favorite band. yup

[Play_Like_Fonz]

Any new news on tours in the U.S.? Rumors perhaps? :D

[brendangen412]

i've heard philly in october

[Biscuit78]

Any new news on tours in the U.S.? Rumors perhaps? :D

No official word, but my guess would be spring/summer US tour.

[Biscuit78]

i've heard philly in october

Philly will happen. No doubt.

[seekupig]

Philly will happen. No doubt.

did the Rocky theme song on their website give it away or are you in the know? ;)

[onemoredrink41]

def love these guys... had their music way before dmb.... remember buying the ten tape.


fav pearl jam song of the moment, save you!!!

[seekupig]

fav pearl jam song of the moment, save you!!!

i'm torn between "release" and "smile" at the moment.

[brendangen412]

It's Evolution baby

[WolfmanDMB]

right now sleight of hand is my favorite but it changes frequently.

[Play_Like_Fonz]

Dissident is a favorite at the moment. :thumbsup

[Play_Like_Fonz]

It's Evolution baby

Do you know that that song is based off the book Ishmael by Daniel Quinn?

[brendangen412]

Do you know that that song is based off the book Ishmael by Daniel Quinn?
I've heard such things, but I've yet to read it

[Snipper007]

My Favorite PJ song........Elderly woman behind a counter in a small town.



I can't wait until Sept. 1st. :bounce :)

[brendangen412]

My Favorite PJ song........Elderly woman behind a counter in a small town.



I can't wait until Sept. 1st. :bounce :)
Luck Key!!! I wish the gorge was closer to me

[Gary!]

3/16/1992 MTV Unplugged
1994 Bridge School Benefit
7/11/2003 Mansfield,MA(12 song acoustic preset)
7/11/1995 Soldier Field Chicago

:thumbsup well done. classic shows and easily accessible.

following that criteria i'd add:

4/3/94 Atlanta, GA
9/11/98 MSG

[SideshowRob]

No L-O-I-T-E-R-I-N-G ALLOWED

[Biscuit78]

did the Rocky theme song on their website give it away or are you in the know? ;)

There is a new song on the website now, and the rumor is brazil.

[seekupig]

There is a new song on the website now, and the rumor is brazil.

:thumbsup

i'll wait for them to come a little closer, thanks for the heads up though.;)

[Biscuit78]

:thumbsup

i'll wait for them to come a little closer, thanks for the heads up though.;)

lol. I think i'll do the same

[Biscuit78]

Favorites at the moment:Sometimes
Elderly Woman In A Small Town
Nothingman
Long Road

[Play_Like_Fonz]

I read some of the reviews at amazon or barnes or somethin about the Madison DVD. Wow, some of their fans were ripping the thing, saying that they didn't think PJ could bring it anymore and that they've sucked since the 90's. I personally really liked that DVD, thought the playing was great. Any thoughts?

[bdfresh62]

:thumbsup well done. classic shows and easily accessible.

following that criteria i'd add:

4/3/94 Atlanta, GA
9/11/98 MSG

4/3/94 is an awesome show. There used to be a website not sure if it is still around, where they had a ton of shows on the net you could just listen to. I believe it was pearljamlive.com

[swordo84]

Big PJ fan of here!!! Any lucky for me im in a position to see them 3 times in a little over a week on the Canadian Tour!!! I cant wait for september!!!


--Colin

[bertramcheeks22]

Philadelphia, July 28, 2005 – Electric Factory Concerts is proud to announce that Pearl Jam will perform at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia on Monday, October 3rd. Tickets for this show will go on sale Saturday, August 6th at 10am EDT at the EFC & Wachovia box office, all Ticketmaster locations, online at ticketmaster.com, and charge-by-phone via Ticketmaster at (215) 336.2000, (856) 338.9000, (302) 984.2000. Tickets for this show are $48.00 plus applicable building fees and service charges. There is a 4 ticket transaction limit.

Pearl Jam's Philadelphia concert is one of only a handful of U.S. shows the band is scheduled to play this year. Tickets for Pearl Jam's two shows at the Borgata Hotel in Atlantic City (September 30th & October 1st) went on sale earlier this month and sold out in two minutes.

Pearl Jam was one of the key groups responsible for popularizing alternative music in the early 90's. Hailing from Seattle, the band released foot stomping anthems that made them rock legends overnight. Throughout their recording career, Pearl Jam have sold more than 60 million albums worldwide and established a large and loyal fan base. Pearl Jam fuses the riff-heavy stadium rock of the '70s with the grit and anger of '80s post-punk, without ever neglecting hooks and choruses. Female indie-rockers Sleater-Kinney open the show.

Pearl Jam is Matt Cameron (Drums), Jeff Ament (Bass), Mike McCready (Guitar), Stone Gossard (Guitar), and Eddie Vedder (Vocals/Guitar). The band has shared the stage with The Rolling Stones, The Doors, and The Who and is well known for its energetic, dynamic and varied live performances. In 2000, the band began releasing “official bootlegs” of its live shows in an effort to increase the quality and decrease the price of bootleg CDs; they have sold millions of these official bootlegs to date. Over the past fifteen years, Pearl Jam has released five platinum selling albums and two gold selling studio albums. A much-anticipated new release is due out next year.

[Play_Like_Fonz]

Pearl Jam's Philadelphia concert is one of only a handful of U.S. shows the band is scheduled to play this year.


Come on Chicago!!! :multi

[Biscuit78]

4/3/94 is an awesome show. There used to be a website not sure if it is still around, where they had a ton of shows on the net you could just listen to. I believe it was pearljamlive.com

you can download this show here http://gdlive.com/xtras/PearlJam/4-3-94%20Atlanta/

Enjoy

[Rdedeian]

They gotta come back to Boston, only cause after the shows at the Fleetcenter last September before the VFC Tour, Eddie said see you next year at both nights.

[PantalaTina]

They seriously need to get their awesome asses to Texas!

[Biscuit78]

This site is worth a look too:
http://www.spreadthejam.com/download.php

[WolfmanDMB]

is there a good message board site for pj? something like ants is to dmb?

[brendangen412]

www.theskyiscrape.com

[Doug34]

Anybody else going to the Gorge? I can't fucking wait for that show, and not only is it PJ on Thursday, I'm hanging around and going to Petty/Black Crowes two days later. Anybody else going with thoughts on how the show will be?

[Rob D]

Welcome to the
PEARL JAM RUMOR PIT
Bootleg Update - August 24, 2005

Hey Jammers! We hope you're all geared up and ready for the U.S./Canadian shows. We're passing along this exciting news on the 2005 digital bootlegs!


Pearl Jam's Bootleg Program Goes Digital
Beginning September 1

High-Quality, DRM-Free, Digital Recordings Available Just Hours After the
Band's Live Shows at WWW.PEARLJAM.COM

SEATTLE - Beginning with Pearl Jam's sold out concert at the Gorge in George, Washington on September 1, the band will begin releasing high quality digital downloads of their live shows exclusively at www.pearljam.com. The digital downloads will be available for most of the band's 2005 Canadian and US dates just hours after each show has ended; they will include special downloadable artwork and a slideshow specific to each night's show.

Pearl Jam's "digital bootlegs" will be professionally mixed in real-time at each show by Pearl Jam's longtime studio and live engineer, Brett Eliason. Eliason's company, Basecamp Productions, developed the software application that delivers and manages digital downloads. Pearl Jam has opted to encode the digital files at a higher than standard bit rate (192k) in an effort to balance manageable file sizes with very good sound quality. The cost is $9.99 per show.

The "digital bootlegs" are an extension of Pearl Jam's official bootleg CD program which was launched on the band's 2000 world tour; over three million bootlegs have been sold since the program's inception. "The concept for the bootlegs has always been about providing high quality recordings of our shows at an affordable price for the fans who collect them. A lot of the band's fans want to own a copy of the live show they saw in their hometown, or a particularly standout show they hear about from other fans. Making the bootlegs available in digital form is just a natural evolution for the bootleg CD program, and a response to more and more fans turning to the web to buy their music," said the band's manager, Kelly Curtis.

Pearl Jam's "digital bootlegs" are high resolution digital files that will be released without DRM (Digital Rights Management) so that fans can burn them to disc, transfer to them to MP3 players or an iPod, or play them from their hard drives. "The decision to exclude the DRM is unprecedented for a band of this size, but it's consistent with the band's sensibilities," says Tim Bierman, manager of the Pearl Jam Ten Club, which will oversee the digital bootleg program. "We want to make it as hassle-free as possible for someone to listen to a show they've downloaded regardless of what music-playing device they use," Bierman adds.

The technology supporting the "digital bootlegs" is provided by Basecamp Productions (www.basecampproductions.com). Basecamp Productions was founded by long-time Pearl Jam sound engineer Brett Eliason, and his business partner Joshua James. The company combines the expertise of Eliason - who was the technical architect of the Pearl Jam bootleg series from the 2000 and 2003 world tours - with Basecamp Production's proprietary software that delivers and manages digital downloads.

"The mission of Basecamp Productions is to provide artists with the ability to create their own branded online download systems so that they can sell high quality digital files through their websites, rather than re-directing traffic to a 3rd party website, explains Basecamp Productions' co-founder, Brett Eliason. He adds, "The Basecamp system integrates with the artists' existing website, allowing fans to download music direct from the artist."

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To all the new subscribers and new fans - welcome aboard! Here's the current list of tour dates and we hope to see you on the Message Board (http://forums.pearljam.com) where everyone will be sharing their concert memories!

U.S. and Canadian Tour Dates

August
29 Missoula, MT Adams Event Center (benefit)

September
1 George, WA The Gorge
2 Vancouver GM Place
4 Calgary Pengrowth Saddledome
5 Edmonton Rexall Place
7 Saskatoon Credit Union Centre
8 Winnipeg MTS Centre
9 Thunder Bay Ft. William Gardens
11 Kitchener Memorial Auditorium
12 London John Labatt Centre
13 Hamilton Copps Coliseum
15 Montreal Bell Centre
16 Ottawa Corel Centre
19 Toronto Air Canada Centre
20 Quebec City Colisee Pepsi Arena
22 Halifax Metro Centre
24 St. John's NFLD Mile One Stadium
25 St. John's NFLD Mile One Stadium
28 Pittsburgh, PA PNC Park (opening for Rolling Stones)
30 Atlantic City, NJ The Borgata

October
1 Atlantic City, NJ The Borgata
3 Philadelphia, PA Wachovia Center
Peace and much love,
Kat and Sea
digitalkat@aol.com
ofthesea@aol.com

P.S. Ten Club Newsletter coming soon! And don't forget that something "big and free" is still to come.


i like the big and free idea...hopefully somewhere on the east coast...

[Gary!]

i like the big and free idea...hopefully somewhere on the east coast...

i've been offering that for years. the ladies don't seem interested.

[Rob D]

i've been offering that for years. the ladies don't seem interested.

ahem...bring it the east coast and you've got at least one taker...

[brendangen412]

i hope they stilll release them as CDs. i don't like this whole digital download thingy

[Rob D]

i hope they stilll release them as CDs. i don't like this whole digital download thingy

agreed. they're collectible.

[brendangen412]

agreed. they're collectible.
yup, i have a whole mountain of them from 2003, and a couple 2000, so i want to add more. plus, if my burnt discs get fucked up, i dont want to have to download them all over again

[SoapSuds41]

Go PJ! Vedder is a daddy.

[junior94]

Go PJ! Vedder is a daddy.

:confused Do you mean that in the literal sense? Because Ed's already been a daddy for well over a year, he and his wife have a son. Unless you're talking about another? If so I hadn't even realized she was preggers again

[SoapSuds41]

eh, I don't keep up with news on famous people, I accidently found out a few weeks ago that he had a kid.

[Popeye2003]

They're coming to Brazil :multi :bounce

[Newfiedmbfan]

I am going to the 9/22, 9/24, 9/25 shows. Can't wait. I am curious to what this big and free thing is all about...any guesses

[Popeye2003]

Dunno if this has been posted here... better twice than no time at all, I think.

New song, will be in the next album:

http://www.pearljamonline.it/curiosità/aNEWALBUM2005/Crapshoot%20(New%20Song).mp3

[jstate24]

pj is my favorite band, they put on an incredible show

[Mickey Carson]

Exciting news from those of us who will be seeing PJ @ the Gorge in 5 days :)

From Pearl Jam's homepage:

Pearl Jam's Bootleg Program
Goes Digital Beginning September 1

High-Quality, DRM-Free,
Digital Recordings Available Just
Hours After the Band's Live Shows at WWW.PEARLJAM.COM

SEATTLE –Beginning with Pearl Jam's sold out concert at the Gorge in George, Washington on September 1, the band will begin releasing high quality digital downloads of their live shows exclusively at www.pearljam.com. The digital downloads will be available for most of the band's 2005 Canadian and US dates just hours after each show has ended; they will include special downloadable artwork and a slideshow specific to each night's show.

Pearl Jam's "digital bootlegs" will be professionally mixed in real-time at each show by Pearl Jam's longtime studio and live engineer, Brett Eliason. Eliason's company, Basecamp Productions, developed the software application that delivers and manages digital downloads. Pearl Jam has opted to encode the digital files at a higher than standard bit rate (192k) in an effort to balance manageable file sizes with very good sound quality. The cost is $9.99 per show.

The "digital bootlegs" are an extension of Pearl Jam's official bootleg CD program which was launched on the band's 2000 world tour; over three million bootlegs have been sold since the program's inception. "The concept for the bootlegs has always been about providing high quality recordings of our shows at an affordable price for the fans who collect them. A lot of the band's fans want to own a copy of the live show they saw in their hometown, or a particularly standout show they hear about from other fans. Making the bootlegs available in digital form is just a natural evolution for the bootleg CD program, and a response to more and more fans turning to the web to buy their music," said the band's manager, Kelly Curtis.

Pearl Jam's "digital bootlegs" are high resolution digital files that will be released without DRM (Digital Rights Management) so that fans can burn them to disc, transfer to them to MP3 players or an iPod, or play them from their hard drives. "The decision to exclude the DRM is unprecedented for a band of this size, but it's consistent with the band's sensibilities," says Tim Bierman, manager of the Pearl Jam Ten Club, which will oversee the digital bootleg program. "We want to make it as hassle-free as possible for someone to listen to a show they've downloaded regardless of what music-playing device they use," Bierman adds.

The technology supporting the "digital bootlegs" is provided by Basecamp Productions (www.basecampproductions.com). Basecamp Productions was founded by long-time Pearl Jam sound engineer Brett Eliason, and his business partner Joshua James. The company combines the expertise of Eliason - who was the technical architect of the Pearl Jam bootleg series from the 2000 and 2003 world tours - with Basecamp Production's proprietary software that delivers and manages digital downloads.

"The mission of Basecamp Productions is to provide artists with the ability to create their own branded online download systems so that they can sell high quality digital files through their websites, rather than re-directing traffic to a 3rd party website, explains Basecamp Productions' co-founder, Brett Eliason. He adds, "The Basecamp system integrates with the artists' existing website, allowing fans to download music direct from the artist."

[Rob D]

^scroll to the top of the page, dude.

[bdfresh62]

Exciting news from those of us who will be seeing PJ @ the Gorge in 5 days :)

From Pearl Jam's homepage:

Pearl Jam's Bootleg Program
Goes Digital Beginning September 1

High-Quality, DRM-Free,
Digital Recordings Available Just
Hours After the Band's Live Shows at WWW.PEARLJAM.COM

SEATTLE –Beginning with Pearl Jam's sold out concert at the Gorge in George, Washington on September 1, the band will begin releasing high quality digital downloads of their live shows exclusively at www.pearljam.com. The digital downloads will be available for most of the band's 2005 Canadian and US dates just hours after each show has ended; they will include special downloadable artwork and a slideshow specific to each night's show.

Pearl Jam's "digital bootlegs" will be professionally mixed in real-time at each show by Pearl Jam's longtime studio and live engineer, Brett Eliason. Eliason's company, Basecamp Productions, developed the software application that delivers and manages digital downloads. Pearl Jam has opted to encode the digital files at a higher than standard bit rate (192k) in an effort to balance manageable file sizes with very good sound quality. The cost is $9.99 per show.

The "digital bootlegs" are an extension of Pearl Jam's official bootleg CD program which was launched on the band's 2000 world tour; over three million bootlegs have been sold since the program's inception. "The concept for the bootlegs has always been about providing high quality recordings of our shows at an affordable price for the fans who collect them. A lot of the band's fans want to own a copy of the live show they saw in their hometown, or a particularly standout show they hear about from other fans. Making the bootlegs available in digital form is just a natural evolution for the bootleg CD program, and a response to more and more fans turning to the web to buy their music," said the band's manager, Kelly Curtis.

Pearl Jam's "digital bootlegs" are high resolution digital files that will be released without DRM (Digital Rights Management) so that fans can burn them to disc, transfer to them to MP3 players or an iPod, or play them from their hard drives. "The decision to exclude the DRM is unprecedented for a band of this size, but it's consistent with the band's sensibilities," says Tim Bierman, manager of the Pearl Jam Ten Club, which will oversee the digital bootleg program. "We want to make it as hassle-free as possible for someone to listen to a show they've downloaded regardless of what music-playing device they use," Bierman adds.

The technology supporting the "digital bootlegs" is provided by Basecamp Productions (www.basecampproductions.com). Basecamp Productions was founded by long-time Pearl Jam sound engineer Brett Eliason, and his business partner Joshua James. The company combines the expertise of Eliason - who was the technical architect of the Pearl Jam bootleg series from the 2000 and 2003 world tours - with Basecamp Production's proprietary software that delivers and manages digital downloads.

"The mission of Basecamp Productions is to provide artists with the ability to create their own branded online download systems so that they can sell high quality digital files through their websites, rather than re-directing traffic to a 3rd party website, explains Basecamp Productions' co-founder, Brett Eliason. He adds, "The Basecamp system integrates with the artists' existing website, allowing fans to download music direct from the artist."


Dang 9.99 for a digital download. Thats a great price.

[Mickey Carson]

^scroll to the top of the page, dude.
gotcha

[Fresh41]

I am psyched for the show tomorrow, DMB and PJ at the Gorge within two weeks of each other? Doesn't get a whole lot better. I am also going to Tom Petty/Black Crowes on Friday, heading back to Seattle on Saturday for Bumbershoot (John Butler, Citizen Cope, and Trey on sat.) It's my fucking dream weekend.

Anyway, I think we'll hear new stuff from the upcoming album for sure, but I have a feeling they are going to put on a really long crowd-pleaser of a show.Anybody else that is going have any predictions as to what we'll hear? Any surprises?

[Gary!]

sounds like a hell of a weekend.

i don't have any predictions for you but i'm jealous -- should be a great show.

[Rob D]

I am psyched for the show tomorrow, DMB and PJ at the Gorge within two weeks of each other? Doesn't get a whole lot better. I am also going to Tom Petty/Black Crowes on Friday, heading back to Seattle on Saturday for Bumbershoot (John Butler, Citizen Cope, and Trey on sat.) It's my fucking dream weekend.

Anyway, I think we'll hear new stuff from the upcoming album for sure, but I have a feeling they are going to put on a really long crowd-pleaser of a show.Anybody else that is going have any predictions as to what we'll hear? Any surprises?

the thing i love about the gorge is that there isn't any communities any near the damn place that could strike the fear into the venue if show's are too loud/long. the gorge still stands as the best place i've ever seen a show (w/out having been to alpine, deer creek or red rocks...yet).

[fatpoint]

i hope they stilll release them as CDs. i don't like this whole digital download thingy
From pearljam.com

Will Pearl Jam release CDs of their live shows through their official bootleg program, too, or are the digital bootlegs replacing that?
We are working on a making a limited number of the bootlegs available as CDs for release through the Ten Club after the tour. We may also make some of the most popular shows available at retail. We'll keep you posted on this.

[twk13]

whens their new disc supposed to be comin out?

[Route_2]

whens their new disc supposed to be comin out?

This week's Rolling Stone says early 2006.

[Fresh41]

the thing i love about the gorge is that there isn't any communities any near the damn place that could strike the fear into the venue if show's are too loud/long. the gorge still stands as the best place i've ever seen a show (w/out having been to alpine, deer creek or red rocks...yet).

Yeah that is a huge plus of going in the middle of nowhere for a show. I haven't been to alpine, deer creek, or red rocks either (someday) but in my 100% completely biased opinion the Gorge has to be superior

[brendangen412]

From pearljam.com

Will Pearl Jam release CDs of their live shows through their official bootleg program, too, or are the digital bootlegs replacing that?
We are working on a making a limited number of the bootlegs available as CDs for release through the Ten Club after the tour. We may also make some of the most popular shows available at retail. We'll keep you posted on this.
WOOHOO!

[Mickey Carson]

A co-worker of mine was at the Missoula show on Monday and was blown away. Band played for about 2.5 hours...he said that Eddie was obviously drunk before coming on stage and drank at least another bottle of wine and several Heinekens during the performance. He said they were great obviously.

EDIT: Here's the setlist...

August 29, 2005
Missoula, Montana
Adams Event Center

MFC
Save You
Do The Evolution
1/2 Full
Insignificance
Given to Fly
Sad
Even Flow
Faithful
Daughter/(tag to music of Another Brick in the Wall with improvised words)
Lukin
Grievance (Intro only)
Whipping
I Got Id
Nothing As it Seems
Rearviewmirror
------------
Small Town
Sleight of Hand
Black
Glorified G
Alive
-------------
Bee Girl
Black Red Yellow
Betterman
Porch
-------------
Yellow Ledbetter

[brendangen412]

Radiohead and Pearl Jam are the only bands still touring that I really need to see.

[mojo1210]

I am also going to Tom Petty/Black Crowes on Friday

man your in for a kick ass show. saw them last night at red rocks. black crowes fucking rocked. petty was stellar. so much energy. killer songs. busted out "handle with care" and i got to hear "crawling back to you" a personal favorite. enjoy :thumbsup

[Biscuit78]

A co-worker of mine was at the Missoula show on Monday and was blown away. Band played for about 2.5 hours...he said that Eddie was obviously drunk before coming on stage and drank at least another bottle of wine and several Heinekens during the performance. He said they were great obviously.

Bee Girl



This song tells me that Ed was shit faced!

[Biscuit78]

the thing i love about the gorge is that there isn't any communities any near the damn place that could strike the fear into the venue if show's are too loud/long. the gorge still stands as the best place i've ever seen a show (w/out having been to alpine, deer creek or red rocks...yet).

I will definately be downloading this show a couple of hours after completion.

[onemoredrink41]

I wish they would go on tour near me. Should have saw them last year! ugh.

used to listen to them way before dmb..... ten great cd.

love PORCH!

[Mickey Carson]

Just got back from PJ @ the Gorge. Best concert I've ever seen. 34 songs! The band went onstage @ 7:13 PM...finished up Baba @ 10:30. Incredible. I still can't get over the setlist. This is the first show that will be available through PJ's digital download service...get it! Signs up all over saying that the concert was filmed so I'm holding out hope for a DVD at some point.

EDIT: Throughout the night Vedder was poking fun at Tom Petty (playing the Gorge Fri/Sat night)...the crowd would chant (based on Eddie's lead): "Hellooooo Tom, Come Down Tom." Over and over again because Eddie said that Tom was staying at a nearby hotel (probably the Inn at the winery) and could hear us. When he played the Petty cover at the beginning of the second encore we all went nuts and sang along. Great moment.


Pearl Jam
Gorge Amphitheatre
George, WA
9/1/05

**Acoustic Set** (on stage @ 7:13pm)
I Believe In Miracles
Small Town
Off He Goes
Lowlight
Man Of The Hour
I Am Mine
Crazy Mary
Black
Hard To Imagine (first time played in 7 years)

(off stage @ 8:03pm)

**Electric Set** (on stage @ 8:15pm)
Last Exit
Save You
DTE
Alone
Sad
Evenflow
Not For You
Corduroy
Dissident
Undone
Daughter
In my Tree
SOLAT
Alive
Porch
----------
LBC
Insig
Rearview
Betterman
-----------
Wont back Down (Eddie solo...Petty cover)
Last Kiss
Crown of Thorns
Blood
-----------
Ledbetter
Baba O (off stage @ 10:30pm)

[Gary!]

man that is a killer show. i really should have made the trip out there.

[seekupig]

man that is a killer show. i really should have made the trip out there.

:thumbsup

i've been to some great Pearl Jam shows over the years, but that one is just sick.

[Gary!]

:thumbsup

i've been to some great Pearl Jam shows over the years, but that one is just sick.

yes, i believe it will be downloaded immediately upon release.

i always forget how much i love these guys. they really need to add some more dates.

[seekupig]

yes, i believe it will be downloaded immediately upon release.

i always forget how much i love these guys. they really need to add some more dates.

it's already up on their official bootleg section at PearlJam.com.

$9.99 to download right now. i'm getting ready to do it here in a few minutes....

[mawron]

Just a little rave about bootlegs.pearljam.com . . .

9.99 for the songs, about 10 high-quality pics, cd and cover art and I downloaded over 300mb in about 15 minutes on a cable line, not bad at all. I don't know if this will be the ultimate final product to get the shows out to people (they did have a different method for the 03 tour) but it's great so far. I can't wait until they open up the back catalogue SBD's!

[Jimi's Thing]

Two words: Rearview Mirror. IMO one of the best compilations any artist has out.

[WolfmanDMB]

Two words: Rearview Mirror. IMO one of the best compilations any artist has out.

i give this post :thumbsup :thumbsup

[MistreatedLewis]

Pearl Jam, I appreciate you.

[chevman]

Just a little rave about bootlegs.pearljam.com . . .

9.99 for the songs, about 10 high-quality pics, cd and cover art and I downloaded over 300mb in about 15 minutes on a cable line, not bad at all. I don't know if this will be the ultimate final product to get the shows out to people (they did have a different method for the 03 tour) but it's great so far. I can't wait until they open up the back catalogue SBD's!

Is it possible to order the shows on CD?

[Mickey Carson]

Is it possible to order the shows on CD?
Not yet but once the North American tour is over, management has indicated that it's possible that the most popular shows from this tour will have a limited release on CDs (available through the 10 club).

[bdfresh62]

Just got back from PJ @ the Gorge. Best concert I've ever seen. 34 songs! The band went onstage @ 7:13 PM...finished up Baba @ 10:30. Incredible. I still can't get over the setlist. This is the first show that will be available through PJ's digital download service...get it! Signs up all over saying that the concert was filmed so I'm holding out hope for a DVD at some point.

EDIT: Throughout the night Vedder was poking fun at Tom Petty (playing the Gorge Fri/Sat night)...the crowd would chant (based on Eddie's lead): "Hellooooo Tom, Come Down Tom." Over and over again because Eddie said that Tom was staying at a nearby hotel (probably the Inn at the winery) and could hear us. When he played the Petty cover at the beginning of the second encore we all went nuts and sang along. Great moment.


Pearl Jam
Gorge Amphitheatre
George, WA
9/1/05

**Acoustic Set** (on stage @ 7:13pm)
I Believe In Miracles
Small Town
Off He Goes
Lowlight
Man Of The Hour
I Am Mine
Crazy Mary
Black
Hard To Imagine (first time played in 7 years)

(off stage @ 8:03pm)

**Electric Set** (on stage @ 8:15pm)
Last Exit
Save You
DTE
Alone
Sad
Evenflow
Not For You
Corduroy
Dissident
Undone
Daughter
In my Tree
SOLAT
Alive
Porch
----------
LBC
Insig
Rearview
Betterman
-----------
Wont back Down (Eddie solo...Petty cover)
Last Kiss
Crown of Thorns
Blood
-----------
Ledbetter
Baba O (off stage @ 10:30pm)


That is a freakin awesome set man. Congrats.

[winterscold]

uh hmm, wouldn't mind if someone uploaded it on a yousendit and pm'ed it to me

jk, that's illegal, but seriously do it *wink wink*

I hope it's an official release.

[mojo1210]

holy shit that is an amazing set. with an acoustic set, the tom petty cover, i can't wait to get that one.

[mawron]

just letting you know, the petty cover is not a part of the digital download.

[winterscold]

it's already up on their official bootleg section at PearlJam.com.

$9.99 to download right now. i'm getting ready to do it here in a few minutes....

seriously, pm me the show using yousendit, if you have time of course, or if you are willing, too. I'm completely broke and this is my second favorite band of all.

but, if you don't want to, then ignore this post.

[mojo1210]

just letting you know, the petty cover is not a part of the digital download.
why not? isn't the whole show?

[jbcii55]

seriously, pm me the show using yousendit, if you have time of course, or if you are willing, too. I'm completely broke and this is my second favorite band of all.

but, if you don't want to, then ignore this post.

I am a man!!!! <(

[Third Floor]

uh hmm, wouldn't mind if someone uploaded it on a yousendit and pm'ed it to me

jk, that's illegal, but seriously do it *wink wink*

I hope it's an official release.
unless they changed their rules, trading the shows that pj releases and sells was ok on their last tour.

[Newfiedmbfan]

Great setlist.

I am attending both shows in st johns at the end of the Canadian tour both of which have an acoustic set to start. I CAN'T WAIT.

[Rob D]

why not? isn't the whole show?

while they don't need permission to cover a song live, i believe they need permission to receive money for a cover that's been recorded. they probalby couldn't get that in order fast enough or don't care enough to get it done.

[mojo1210]

while they don't need permission to cover a song live, i believe they need permission to receive money for a cover that's been recorded. they probalby couldn't get that in order fast enough or don't care enough to get it done.
ah damn that sucks. maybe i can hope for it on an official cd/dvd in the future. so i take it since they have done say last kiss and babaO in the past, they dont need to worry about those?

[Mickey Carson]

ah damn that sucks. maybe i can hope for it on an official cd/dvd in the future. so i take it since they have done say last kiss and babaO in the past, they dont need to worry about those?
Yeah...what's odd about it is that "Won't Back Down" was on several of the PJ boots from the '03 tour.

But obviously those rights didn't carry over to the Gorge boot.

[Gary!]

ah damn that sucks. maybe i can hope for it on an official cd/dvd in the future. so i take it since they have done say last kiss and babaO in the past, they dont need to worry about those?

being that last kiss was originally done to benefit a cause, i'm sure they had no problem clearing rights... and maybe that's why they can still play it. as far as baba, i'm sure eddie's friendship with pete helps that situation.

good point about won't back down though... maybe they just haven't had time yet to work out the details for this tour. i think i remember reading how phish had the same problems when they were releasing their shows immediately... their tour peeps would have to hop on the phone almost as soon as the first notes of a cover song were being played to figure out how they could clear it for release. or maybe i'm making this all up.

[Alligator]

They always F'N rock in Philly. I can't wait to see them.

[Gary!]

for anyone who used to check Five Horizons for all their pj needs, take the time to check out http://www.twofeetthick.com/home.do. they're taking the setlist archive from jean and caryn at 5h. for better or worse 5h was without a doubt the most comprehensive pj site on the net for years. i'm sure they just got burnt out. glad it will continue to grow with new people willing to take on such a huge task. good stuff.

sorry if this site has been mentioned here before but it's good to point out.

[seekupig]

for anyone who used to check Five Horizons for all their pj needs, take the time to check out http://www.twofeetthick.com/home.do. they're taking the setlist archive from jean and caryn at 5h. for better or worse 5h was without a doubt the most comprehensive pj site on the net for years. i'm sure they just got burnt out. glad it will continue to grow with new people willing to take on such a huge task. good stuff.

sorry if this site has been mentioned here before but it's good to point out.

:thumbsup thanks for the heads up.

[swordo84]

I saw the boys in Kitchener on Sunday night, and I can honestly say that it was the best concert I have ever seen by any band....ever!!! I am declaring them the greatest rock band on the planet right now. They have the balls do do a cross Canada tour, stopping in small towns (cities) along the way. They put their heart and soul into everyshow and for that I say Thank you! Thank you Eddie, Mike, Stone, Jeff and Matt!!!! Can't wait for tonihgt (show in Hamilton) and next Monday in T.O.


--Colin

[Rdedeian]

One of the salesman at work just hooked me and a coworker up with 2 FREE tickets for Montreal tomorrow night, we're leaving 1st thing in the morning, can't fucking wait kinda in a small way makes up for not being able to go to Red Rocks.

[dmbjc]

so, where's everyone sitting at tonight's show?
any word what time they're goin' on? i heard 830...
so hyped. can't teach.
J.

:monkey

[greppson]

friend went to 2 of the last canada shows and got eddie's handwritten setlist. lucky bastard.

[swordo84]

so, where's everyone sitting at tonight's show?
any word what time they're goin' on? i heard 830...
so hyped. can't teach.
J.

:monkey

Eddie will prolly do a pre-set solo acoustic song at about 7:25, Sleater-Kinney (ewww) Will play from 730-810ish and then Pearl Jam will hit the stage soemtime around 830-845ish. I cant wait either. Not to sure where my seats are....I wont know until I pick them up at the box office (just the way the fan club works)


--Colin

[swordo84]

unless they changed their rules, trading the shows that pj releases and sells was ok on their last tour.


Ya, I think you can trade them, but not until they stop selling them.

--Colin

[Biscuit78]

Pearl Jam w/ Bono in Toronto!



Ed pre-set: Porch
Set: Release, Go, Animal, Save You, Given To Fly, Corduroy, Love Boat Captain, (A Sort Of Homecoming)/Elderly Woman..., Even Flow, Habit, Daughter/(Androgynous Mind)/(WMA)/(Blitzkrieg Bop)/(Yahweh)/(Bad), Betterman, 1/2 Full, Black, Do The Evolution, Rearviewmirror
Encore 1: You've Got To Hide Your Love Away, Present Tense, Wishlist, Harvest Moon, Indifference, Alive
Encore 2: Blood, Jeremy, Leaving Here, Rockin' In The Free World (w/Bono),

[Biscuit78]

And Yellow Ledbetter closed after RITFW

[mojo1210]

now did bono come in for the stuff on daughter al la ben harper at msg for the with my own two hands thing?

if so that would be fucking insane.

[mawron]

bono only was around for RitFW. Eddie was teasing U2 all night in the songs and in some words to the crowd.

[swordo84]

Here is a pic of Bono and Eddie:

What a fantastic night that was!!!!!


--Colin

[winterscold]

pearl jam is sick.....

in a good way

[Mickey Carson]

Here is a pic of Bono and Eddie:

What a fantastic night that was!!!!!


--Colin
Cool photo! Here's a sweet photo of PJ playing their acoustic set @ the Gorge (which I snagged from a PJ board): http://www.wsu.edu/~drewzus/pjphoto.jpg

[SideshowRob]

does anyone know anything about US tour?

[merlecakes]

does anyone know anything about US tour?
haven't heard anything yet, but damn, I can't wait!!!!

[Alligator]

does anyone know anything about US tour?


new release early 2006, tour to follow.

Monday's show at the wachovia was insane! crown of thorns!

[Biscuit78]

Benefit show is an instant classic!

Set list: Love Boat Captain, Grievance, Do The Evolution, Even Flow, Dissident, Small Town, Corduroy, Green Disease, Daughter, 1/2 Full, I Am Mine, Better Man, Black, Alive, Save You, Porch

1st encore: Man of the Hour, Hard to Imagine, I Got Shit, Rearviewmirror

2nd encore: Given To Fly, Going To California (by Led Zeppelin) w/ Robert Plant and Strange Sensation, Little Sister w/ Robert Plant, Money That's What I want w/ Robert Plant, Fool In The Rain (by Led Zeppelin) w/ Robert Plant, Thank You (by Led Zeppelin) w/ Robert Plant

3rd encore: Rockin' in the Free World

[Gary!]

2nd encore: Given To Fly, Going To California

This probably sounds like one continuous song...

[Gary!]

This probably sounds like one continuous song...

let me add that i didn't mean that as a knock. i love how mike uses other music to really influence his guitar. gtf and going to cali are incredibly similar, and i love both.

tremor christ is about the closest thing pj has to a marching beatles tune. love it too.

[Alligator]

This probably sounds like one continuous song...

Plant came on stage with his band and playing California, while Pearl Jam watched in awe by the side stage. hope they release this as part of their bootlegs.
Here's Pearl Jam doing Harvest Moon from Philly 10/3/05

http://s64.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=14HBIXVTHZ0NP3QYE54JPMC7DY (http://s64.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=14HBIXVTHZ0NP3QYE54JPMC7DY)

[mojo1210]

shit. thanks for all the pics & mp3. that is some cool shit right there, epsecially that gorge photo.

can wait for a us tour. i think i'll save some pennies and follow them for a few shows this spring

[FrankTheTank]

why the hell do they play 11 songs in the encore??????????

someone please answer this. i'm baffled.

[Gary!]

Here's Pearl Jam doing Harvest Moon from Philly 10/3/05

http://s64.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=14HBIXVTHZ0NP3QYE54JPMC7DY (http://s64.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=14HBIXVTHZ0NP3QYE54JPMC7DY)

Nice, thanks bro. I've been wanting to hear that.

[Gary!]

why the hell do they play 11 songs in the encore??????????

someone please answer this. i'm baffled.

to break the trend.

by half a dozen songs.

[Newfiedmbfan]

why the hell do they play 11 songs in the encore??????????

someone please answer this. i'm baffled.

I have no idea why they do it but the shows flow very well. I attended three recently and they averaged around 2:45 each. And thats music time. No standing around like DMB. The shows are very fast paced and the crowds are much more into it.

[MookieBlaylock]

My friend just sent me this link and I thought it was hilarious.

http://www.sirjonthegreat.com/pages/pj.html

What a tool.

[junior94]

I have no idea why they do it but the shows flow very well. I attended three recently and they averaged around 2:45 each. And thats music time. No standing around like DMB. The shows are very fast paced and the crowds are much more into it.

Exactly. PJ's been doing 25-30 song shows for YEARS now. See, just by virtue of who formed first (at least known to a mainstream audience sort of way) I've really been a PJ fan longer than a DMB one, and when talking about DMB setlists at first I was always getting confused when people would mention about "the encore" and then "the closer". As in like "the encore" was just one song. It seriously took me a bit to figure out what the hell was going on :p because I've been just so used to all these years PJ shows where they always have TWO SEPARATE ENCORES (sometimes even 3), and each "encore" can have like 4-6 songs in it. So not to rag on DMB of course like they shortchange the audience or anything, but I was never understanding this business of just 1 or 2 songs after the encore break.

I mean, I don't know if it's anything to do with the fact that generally over any particular year's time DMB always seems to do more total shows overall, so it would just wipe them out to always perform 30 song concerts or what...

[swordo84]

My friend just sent me this link and I thought it was hilarious.

http://www.sirjonthegreat.com/pages/pj.html

What a tool.


Yup, that guy is a fackin douche-bag....regardless of his views on PJ (which are totally false), if you read his 'email disclaimer' you see what a truly immature worthless piece of shit he really is.

--Colin

[Gary!]

can anyone getfile me the original studio pearl jam version of Crazy Mary? I'm trying to burn a cd but my Sweet Relief disc keeps skipping. and itunes doesn't have the original.

grazie!

[PantalaTina]

I wish I could help you I don't have Crazy Mary on this computer :(

[Gary!]

that's cool, i appreciate the thought.

[Popeye2003]

Was Interstellar Overdrive played in the North American tour?

[Mickey Carson]

Was Interstellar Overdrive played in the North American tour?
This is just off the top of my head, but I'm pretty sure it wasn't.

[Popeye2003]

Damn, Brazil is getting some sweet shows. And I'm not going to any :BANG :(

[Gary!]

can anyone getfile me the original studio pearl jam version of Crazy Mary? I'm trying to burn a cd but my Sweet Relief disc keeps skipping. and itunes doesn't have the original.

grazie!

just throwing this request out there again. i'd really like to use it for a mix.

[i listen to #41]

Jeremy spoke in, class today.

[junior94]

Alright this is by no means official, but I suppose you could file this for now at least as around a fairly substantiated rumor.

According to theskyiscrape.com, a music store employee came across this notice (attached) of upcoming stuff from Sony/BMG, PJ's new label. It references their long-in-coming new album under the "Coming Soon" heading of May 2006.

FINALLY!!! :multi (let's hope) We've been waiting over 3 years now for the next Pearl Jam album. And how awesome would it be as a diehard fan of both PJ and DMB if DMB's rumored quickie follow up also hit by sometime this summer as well :cool

[swordo84]

Alright this is by no means official, but I suppose you could file this for now at least as around a fairly substantiated rumor.

According to theskyiscrape.com, a music store employee came across this notice (attached) of upcoming stuff from Sony/BMG, PJ's new label. It references their long-in-coming new album under the "Coming Soon" heading of May 2006.

FINALLY!!! :multi (let's hope) We've been waiting over 3 years now for the next Pearl Jam album. And how awesome would it be as a diehard fan of both PJ and DMB if DMB's rumored quickie follow up also hit by sometime this summer as well :cool


Ya, the various rumors are spreading like wild fire over on 'The Porch' I am super excited for the new album. It is suposed to be harder like Ten and Vs. :thumbsup.

--Colin

[Third Floor]

ehh, harder may not be better. no code is still their best work.

[swordo84]

ehh, harder may not be better. no code is still their best work.

Seeing them rock out on the Canadian tour was awesome, and older fans even compared it to the early to mid 90's days of PJ. I thought Riot Act was a bit of a let down (save 3 or 4 songs...) and I am very eager to hear the follow-up regardless of it's 'style.'

For the record, I think Yield is their best album.

--Colin

[Third Floor]

no code->yield , best back to back CDs from any band in the 90s.

but yea, Riot act wasnt great, but i like it above Binaural- with the exception of Light Years- which may be on of the best songs theyve done, espectially the demo.

[bothedmbfan]

Jeremy is thier only great song9and certainly the most disturbing mainstream video ever) and they had alot of good songs, but they're no where near as good as Nirvana.

[swordo84]

no code->yield , best back to back CDs from any band in the 90s.

but yea, Riot act wasnt great, but i like it above Binaural- with the exception of Light Years- which may be on of the best songs theyve done, espectially the demo.

:thumbsup Can't argue with anything in that post!! :)

--Colin

[ExistenceNow]

Jeremy is thier only great song9and certainly the most disturbing mainstream video ever) and they had alot of good songs, but they're no where near as good as Nirvana.

dude... go listen to your John Mayer cd and stop pretending to know something about music.

Jeremy isn't even in their top ten best songs.

and Nirvana = MOST OVER-RATED BAND IN THE HISTORY OF MUSIC.

[twk13]

dude... go listen to your John Mayer cd and stop pretending to know something about music.

Jeremy isn't even in their top ten best songs.
.Favorite PJ song? I'm liking Breath right now.

[athousandyears]

Jeremy is thier only great song9and certainly the most disturbing mainstream video ever) and they had alot of good songs, but they're no where near as good as Nirvana.


:twak :twak :violent :twak :twak

[ExistenceNow]

Favorite PJ song? I'm liking Breath right now.

for me, it's a tie between RVM and Do the Evolution.

edit: and if i'm really really really depressed, Indifference.

[twk13]

for me, it's a tie between RVM and Do the Evolution.

edit: and if i'm really really really depressed, Indifference.good choices, I like the video for DTE, my depressing PJ song is All or None or Garden

[ExistenceNow]

i'm gonna go shoot some pool right now.. i'll be back in a few. in the meantime, if this dude replies, someone kick him in the balls for me.



Jeremy is thier only great song9and certainly the most disturbing mainstream video ever) and they had alot of good songs, but they're no where near as good as Nirvana.

[twk13]

i'm gonna go shoot some pool right now.. i'll be back in a few. in the meantime, if this dude replies, someone kick him in the balls for me.i'll be here

[WolfmanDMB]

Favorite PJ song? I'm liking Breath right now.

yes yes yes. love that one.

my fave though is prolly black with light years coming in a close second.

btw imo
yield > ten = binaural > vs > vitalogy > riot act > no code

lost dogs i just cant place right now.

[ExistenceNow]

ok... I'm back...

ten <<<<<<<< Vs.

of course, i've been drinking...

[WolfmanDMB]

ok... I'm back...

ten <<<<<<<< Vs.

of course, i've been drinking...

Vs is much greater than ten? or is that the alcohol using the keyboard when you meant to say ten >> vs?

[ExistenceNow]

Vs is much greater than ten? or is that the alcohol using the keyboard when you meant to say ten >> vs?

no... VS is much much much much better than 10. If 10 is your favorite PJ album then you sir, are a,

RADIO WHORE.

[WolfmanDMB]

no... VS is much much much much better than 10. If 10 is your favorite PJ album then you sir, are a,

RADIO WHORE.

i offer the court exhibit a:

yes yes yes. love that one.

my fave though is prolly black with light years coming in a close second.

btw imo
yield > ten = binaural > vs > vitalogy > riot act > no code

lost dogs i just cant place right now.

as is conclusive from this evidence, yield is my favorite.

[Absolute34]

Pearl Jam = The greatest American rock band, period.

[seekupig]

1. Vs.
2. Yield
3. Ten
4. Vitalogy
5. No Code
6. Binaural
7. Riot Act

[Third Floor]

No code
Yield
Vitalogy
Ten
VS
Riot Act
Binaural.

[bothedmbfan]

dude... go listen to your John Mayer cd and stop pretending to know something about music.

Jeremy isn't even in their top ten best songs.

and Nirvana = MOST OVER-RATED BAND IN THE HISTORY OF MUSIC.

if you think I listen to John Mayer you're high.

Jeremy isn't the song, it's more the meaning behind it, oh and it's a great song.

and no my friend, NIrvana is one of the most overrated bands ever, but The Rolling Stones take that title.

[dreamingtree66]

I'm a huge pj fan and was lucky enough to see them twice this past sept on the canadian tour. I'm currently working on completing the 2000 tour collection of cds that was released to stores. I'm up to 41 of 72 and i'm also almost sone the singles collection, only missing Hail Hail, and Man of the hour. I've been told I'm obsessed but hey nothing wrong with a little live pj. Fav album Vitalogy, fav song nothingman.

[Play_Like_Fonz]

Funny to see this thread pop up. I've been listening to them nonstop lately. Favorite album might be VS, but Riot Act if I'm in a down mood. They need to tour again.

[cfh72]

i hope to see yellow ledbetter live this summer. Best song pj song there is.

[Ascf33]

I support this thread! :thumbsup

[Play_Like_Fonz]

PJ is a band, unlike DMB, that understands how taking a year or two off from touring keeps things fresh, IMO.

[Ascf33]

My top 5:

1. Rearview Mirror
2. Corduroy
3. I Got Id
4. Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town
5. Alive

[cfh72]

PJ is a band, unlike DMB, that understands how taking a year or two off from touring keeps things fresh, IMO.

They do a pretty good job of mixing up their setlists compared to other bands in their genre.

[Ascf33]

They play alot of songs in a set... with two, sometimes three encores. Granted there will and a Do the Evolution & Evenflow in every set... i see no problems.

[cfh72]

They play alot of songs in a set... with two, sometimes three encores. Granted there will and a Do the Evolution & Evenflow in every set... i see no problems.

I'm not a very big fan of evenflow. I'd much rather see betterman, black, nothingman, dissident, in hiding, and sometimes every night. But they play all of those enough too. I'm just looking forward to finally seeing them do a live show.

[junior94]

i hope to see yellow ledbetter live this summer. Best song pj song there is.

Well if you're able to see 2 consecutive concerts of theirs, then it's all but a lock that you'll get to experience Ledbetter played. Among the several songs they play for their multiple encores, there's a revolving list of about 5 that are invariably played within a 2 night span: Yelloow Ledbetter, Rockin' In A Free World, Last Kiss and Baba O'Riley, pretty much. You can almost never go more than 2 shows without hearing all of those during the encores (with maybe the outside exception being Last Kiss, but it's still quite frequent)

[junior94]

PJ is a band, unlike DMB, that understands how taking a year or two off from touring keeps things fresh, IMO.

I disagree. In general DMB shows are still fairly fresh, I believe. Dave obviously doesn't have to play more often during the year than not, he's not being dragged out there, he clearly simply loves to play A LOT. So he'll go out there in front of the crowd whether it's with the full band, just Tim or with the "Friends" backing. Pearl Jam just happens to have a different style. They've been together for roughly the same amount of time now, give or take, they're equally my #1 favorite bands of the last dozen or so years and I respect each's approach to the road and how they manage their time in general. Heck even with music videos I completely understand and respect PJ's view on them as perfectly legitimate. Does that mean I think DMB sells out in some way or something when they've still produced videos over the years? Absolutely not.

[cfh72]

Yeah, i have a ton of the european shows they released a few years back, and last kiss was only on a few shows. Dissident was pretty scarce to.

[cfh72]

I disagree. In general DMB shows are still fairly fresh, I believe. Dave obviously doesn't have to play more often during the year than not, he's not being dragged out there, he clearly simply loves to play A LOT. So he'll go out there in front of the crowd whether it's with the full band, just Tim or with the "Friends" backing. Pearl Jam just happens to have a different style. They've been together for roughly the same amount of time now, give or take, they're equally my #1 favorite bands of the last dozen or so years and I respect each's approach to the road and how they manage their time in general. Heck even with music videos I completely understand and respect PJ's view on them as perfectly legitimate. Does that mean I think DMB sells out in some way or something when they've still produced videos over the years? Absolutely not.

Both bands are great

[swordo84]

Pearl Jam has recenetly taken over my favourite band spot from DMB :thumbsup!

Can't wait for their NA tour, because they are sure to stop in at least Toronto, and potentially more!!

--Colin

[cfh72]

yup, i just hope their dates in my area don't interfere with my buffett or dmb shows.

[junior94]

Pearl Jam has recenetly taken over my favourite band spot from DMB :thumbsup!

Can't wait for their NA tour, because they are sure to stop in at least Toronto, and potentially more!!

--Colin

Well heck they just did their whole 12 or so city tour all thru Canada the end of last year! :p

[swordo84]

Well heck they just did their whole 12 or so city tour all thru Canada the end of last year! :p

Haha, ya I saw them 3 times in 1 week on that tour!!! Best week of my life!!!


--Colin

[Ascf33]

Haha, ya I saw them 3 times in 1 week on that tour!!! Best week of my life!!!


--Colin

Nice. Best week of my life was when I saw PJ in Boston 9-29-04 then DMB @ State College 10-1-04.

Best PJ show (and best concert I've ever attended for that matter) was PJ Live @ The Garden 7-8-03.

[joepsu0985]

PJ is touring this summer?

[cfh72]

PJ is touring this summer?

that's the word on the street

[swordo84]

PJ is touring this summer?

Yup, everyone is just eagerly waiting on the dates......

Sound familiar??


--Colin

[joepsu0985]

Yup, everyone is just eagerly waiting on the dates......

Sound familiar??


--Colin

Oh my...where did you people hear this from? The 10 club? Im a little out of the loop. Are they still in the studio?

[onemoredrink41]

Man, I can remember buying the "ten" tape. I had PJ way before dmb.
Ten is one of my most favorite cd's of all time.

[swordo84]

Oh my...where did you people hear this from? The 10 club? Im a little out of the loop. Are they still in the studio?

Ya, the 10C has all but confirmed that there is going to be a tour, with dates to be annocened shortly. They are done in the studio and rumored relese date is May 2nd (or whatever the tuesday that week is...)



--Colin

[cfh72]

Ya, the 10C has all but confirmed that there is going to be a tour, with dates to be annocened shortly. They are done in the studio and rumored relese date is May 2nd (or whatever the tuesday that week is...)



--Colin

I hope the dates come out soon so i can coordinate with dmb, buffett, and o.a.r. dates.

[swordo84]

I hope the dates come out soon so i can coordinate with dmb, buffett, and o.a.r. dates.

I will defenelty be all over this thread when they are announced. I am looking forward to seeing PJ again this summer much more than DMB.

--Colin

[junior94]

:hump :hump :multi :multi :monkey :monkey


from theskyiscrape.com:


Listen in on Sunday, February 12 and Sunday, February 19 at 8 pm ET with Eddie Vedder and seven-time world champion surfer and SIRIUS Satellite Radio host Kelly Slater from a remote surfing location in the Pacific for a special two-part discussion encompassing their long friendship, their mutual love of surfing, their opinions on politics and more. Slater will also play some Pearl Jam music, including b-sides, for listeners.

Kelly Slater’s Radio K-OS, heard Sundays at 8 pm ET exclusively on SIRIUS Satellite Radio Faction channel 28. (Re-broadcast Mondays at 2 am ET.)

[Ascf33]

:hump :hump :multi :multi :monkey :monkey


from theskyiscrape.com:
[/B][/I]

Nice find! :thumbsup

[junior94]

Nice find! :thumbsup

Thank you. I usually check that site at least once a week (which, they've also got around a dozen or so shows on torrent over there, including usually the MTV Unplugged performance and the famous Green Habit 10 CD Live Compilation). Yea I keep up with PJ as much as DMB, they're both #1 in my book.

[Ascf33]

Thank you. I usually check that site at least once a week (which, they've also got around a dozen or so shows on torrent over there, including usually the MTV Unplugged performance and the famous Green Habit 10 CD Live Compilation). Yea I keep up with PJ as much as DMB, they're both #1 in my book.

Yeah I used to be around theskyiscrape a bit... I just use it for surfing around now. PJ was recently dismissed to my #2 for DMB this past summer... but as soon as PJs summer tour starts up I think they will be back up top.

First CD i ever owned... PJ - Ten.

[junior94]

Ok so for any fellow fans of Eddie & The Boys who may not be aware of such things...

First, in regards to my post above about Ed's recent appearance on Sirius satellite radio, it was one large interview with surfer Kelly Slater split into two parts, and now here via the magic of YSI are mp3s of those two slices for your DLing and listening pleasure.

Kelly Slater Interviews Eddie Vedder part 1 (approx 60mb):
hxxp://s38.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1L3OUQPJQS7411S9R5YB8ZY93G

Kelly Slater Interviews Eddie Vedder part 2 (approx 30mb):
hxxp://s38.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2PGCO0ANP16G71P2NTCWPZARWX

FYI, though I personally haven't really gotten a chance to listen to much of either of these yet, there's been no shortage of fans that thought the content was pretty damn boring with both of them sounding kinda high (with some defenders saying simply "well Slater is a surfer - duh"). I dunno, I find it hard to believe that listening to pretty much anything Eddie has to say would be boring, but we'll see...

Also while I'm at it ULing things I figured I'd throw the following out there as well. Not sure how many other fans have never heard this, I can't even recall right now where I first picked it up. It's an unreleased track that was originally supposed to be on the "Lost Dogs" b-sides double album but then scrapped. It's a spoken word piece by Eddie called "I'm Still Here", he tells this little 5 minute or so story with Mike McCready's haunting guitar in the background, and that's all. The first time I heard it it literally gave me chills it was so beautiful.

Eddie Vedder - I'm Still Here (spoken word, 'Lost Dogs' outtake) mp3:
hxxp://s37.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0B7KYLLQC05BL1K3H9MASL1FXS


And finally there's plenty of new activity going on once again over on http://www.theskyiscrape.com/ They have the official artwork for the newest single "Worldwide Suicide" which will go on sale apparently as a DL on March 8th, but physically in stores March 14th, I guess that's what they're saying there (you'll see). Depending on your local rock station, you may've already heard either a short clip of the song (which is currently available for DL on the site) or in fact the whole thing. And said artwork seems to pretty much confirm (if it wasn't already) that the full album sees the light of day on May 2nd. There's also another bit of fun there as they're gearing up for the newest "march madness" version of fan voting for favorite PJ song. All the choices are broken down by seeds/brackets just like the basketball tourney, you'll see when you go there.

Enjoy! :)

[Ascf33]

Imagine Pearl Jam played SPAC the weekend after DMB did. I think I may die.

[junior94]

Imagine Pearl Jam played SPAC the weekend after DMB did. I think I may die.

Well, PJ did play the Gorge this year only within about 10 days of the time DMB did. That close enough for ya? ;) :D

[Gary!]

First, in regards to my post above about Ed's recent appearance on Sirius satellite radio, it was one large interview with surfer Kelly Slater split into two parts, and now here via the magic of YSI are mp3s of those two slices for your DLing and listening pleasure.

Thanks for posting these.

Slater is an awful interviewer and I think whoever said they were both stoned was right. I'm a huge PJ fan but that was pretty pointless.

[seekupig]

with DMB tourdates being released today, this may have gone overlooked.

Pearl Jam has a new website.
http://www.pearljam.com/news/index.php?what=News#65

their new album has been officially anounced to be released on May 2nd and it will be self titled.

they have a big announcement set for March 7th (looks like tourdates)

their new single will be available for free download the following morning.

:multi :multi :multi

[swordo84]

Ah yeah....I was part of the boards crashing over at their site at 1pm waiting for the news.... Cant wait for the 7th.

--Colin

[kbail1230]

with DMB tourdates being released today, this may have gone overlooked.

Pearl Jam has a new website.
http://www.pearljam.com/news/index.php?what=News#65

their new album has been officially anounced to be released on May 2nd and it will be self titled.

they have a big announcement set for March 7th (looks like tourdates)

their new single will be available for free download the following morning.

:multi :multi :multi Thanks for reminding me of them. I will definately be checking tour dates.

[Ascf33]

New site looks awesome. Updated my TC membership today.

[coyn113]

http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/9407014/pearl_jam_set_the_date

they still rock in my book

pretty much in everyones book

[MacGuyver]

yup can' t wait. been listening to older stuff to get in the mood....

no code kicks ASS

[xxdmbxx250]

I am so excited! :thumbsup :thumbsup

[SatelliteEyes]

Too bad about this quote...

"A couple of rock songs, a couple of ballads -- it's not rocket science," says Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard about the new disc. But his hopes are high: "It feels like a new opportunity for us. We're proud of the songs, and we think they have a chance to do a little better commercially."

Maybe Im reading too much into it, but it seems like Gossard is saying "We followed the formula and hope to have a success on the radio"

And Im saying formula's + radio = bad.

[mojo1210]

who cares, new pj is new pj. and that means a spring tour. they've had a bitchen new site up for a few days now.