Wolfman Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 I went to the first of four shows which will be the last concerts ever at the legendary Spectrum in Philadelphia, PA (last show is Halloween night). What a show! I missed the opener, Social Distortion, but no big deal when you are there to see Pearl Jam. The boys were on big time tonight. They started with a short video of all the great sporting events and athletes to ever play there and then the band came out to "Fanfare for Rocky" (the song that opens most of the Rocky movies). Very cool moment if you are a big Philly sports fan like me. Lots of rarities and, as usual, incredible jams. Eddie was very respectful of the history in that arena. He got wild at the end and tossed tambourines into the crowd. He then got real crazy and stood in the crowd. I had a blast at an arena I will truly miss. Lots of concerts, sporting events, and WWF wrestling were part of my childhood there. I agree with Eddie when he mentioned how great the acoustics at the Spectrum are. The sound just melts into the crowd. Thanks Pearl Jam. Here's the setlist and photos from their website: October 27, 2009 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Wachovia Spectrum Arena Set List: Corduroy, Whipping, Hail Hail, Supersonic, Dissident, Unthought Known, Faithfull, Parachutes, Unemployable, Immortality, Green Disease, Not For You/Modern Girl (Sleater Kinney), Rival, Nothingman, Ghost, Do The Evolution, Why Go 1st encore: Bee Girl, Just Breathe with string quartet, The End with string quartet, All Those Yesterdays, State Of Love And Trust, Mankind (sung by Stone Gossard), The Fixer, Go 2nd encore: Daughter, Love, Reign O're Me (Townshend), Black, Leash, Rearviewmirror, Rockin' In The Free World (Young) Photos: http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/homepage/Pearl_Jam_at_the_Spectrum.html?cmpid=42907682 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstickbonzo Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Damnit Damnit Damnit!!!! The only regret I have about being away the past 4 months was missing out on securing PJ tickets. Glad you had fun. They are the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfman Posted October 28, 2009 Author Share Posted October 28, 2009 GO PHILLIES!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kashmir330 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Sounds like you had a great time Wolfman Lucky you. I haven't been able to see Pearl Jam yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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