Set List: Throw Your Arms Around Me (Ed) before Ben Harper; PJ Set: Release, Brain of J, Hail Hail, Given To Fly, Dissident, MFC, Corduroy, Wishlist, Even Flow, Faithfull, Spin The Black Circle, I Got Shit, Improv, Habit, Off He Goes, Present Tense, Black, Do The Evolution, Porch; 1st Encore: Go, State of Love and Trust, Better Man/(Save It For Later), Rearviewmirror, Alive; 2nd Encore: Last Kiss by J. Frank Wilson and the Cavaliers (1964)

Jeanne Smith (Jeanne.Smith2@gte.net):
I was left breathless and dazed as I left the show Wednesday night...after being there Tuesday, I knew that, come hell or high water, I would have to return - and I am ever so glad that I did. This show rocked the house...energy, passion, love, amazement, anger...the group was so tight and right on! They know what we want and they provide - fully and wholly - no holds barred. The band appears to be at new levels - a higher plane - a cohesive unit that functions so together, so complimentary to each other, and with so much passion. From the passive Jeff to the Mighty McCready (you shine, brother Mike) to sideline Stone to fit-right-in Matt, and of course, to the ever so feisty, yet angelic Eddie - Pearl Jam has added a specialness to my life through lyrics and music that enables me to reflect and analyze not only myself but the world and the direction we are all headed in. Most importantly, Pearl Jam brings me peace. Every song was performed with energy-packed realism...lyrics ranging from divine beauty to socially conscious...packed with utmost intensity, Pearl Jam provides for all. I will wait in angst for my next chance to see them live...together or as individuals with their own side projects. Although highlights for me, musically, were Porch, Black, Rearviewmirror and Do the Evolution, the entire performance was the best I have seen, thus far...and the sweetest rendition of Last Kiss was a welcomed surprise - it just proved to me that Pearl Jam is capable of playing anything and sounding phenomenal. Pearl Jam is a must see for everyone - I only hope that others experience the intensity and power that Pearl Jam emanates as much as I do (or more!) We love you Jeff, Matt, Stone, Mike and Eddie - I don't know how you guys do what you do, but please keep it up and keep it together - it's hard to imagine a group so perfect - Peace and Happiness to you and all forever...Jeannie

Matt Frascella (mrfrasce@student.umass.edu):
I just saw the most amazing display of rock and roll ever! I got to the show early to snag a good place on the lawn and wound up dead center. Boy was I glad that I got there early because unbeknownst to the crowd, Eddie snuck into Ben Harper's chair and said "i wish i was ben harper" and played a solo acoustic version of "throw your arms around me" which set the stage for the whole night.

This was my third pj show in 4 days and I still can't get enough. They opened with their best openeing song, release and then changed gears right into a rocking set of Brain of J, Hail Hail, and Given to fly which is about "people who leave us", although the specific person was left out. I got shit was also incredible. The lyrics were audible and delivered with an tremendous force. They followed that up by improving into "habit" A real treat was two of the best songs off No Code, Off He Goes and Present tense. Eddie remarked that off he goes is a story which the ending hasn't been written for yet. Before Present Tense Eddie read two descriptions of Great Woods he got from articles from his hotel room. The first was a tourism article that he mocked and the second said that great woods marked a summer of drunken orgies on the lawn. Next he said that he didn't want to interupt the drunken orgies with this next song, but that present tense is one of his favorite songs.

McCready wailed on the Porch solo, at one point he was actually up against a roadie soloing like mad, and running around the stage. The encore rocked hard with a State, Go, Rearviewmirror, and Alive. Mixed in there was better man with an 80's cover. Before "go" Eddie said that if he was one of us and the summer was closing this is how he would feel and they went right into the hardest rocking song of their sophmore album.

The last song was a treat, "last kiss" which Eddie said they had played a couple of days ago with a friend in the living room and it had sounded good there and it would sound great here (possibly mocking the name Great woods in his usual cynical style). After some initial problems they got started and brought down the house.

The great woods crew turned on the house lights halfway through as Pearl Jam approached theri 11 pm curfew. I of course wanted to hear one more song, but no matter how many they played I would always want to hear one more. They are amazing, and I was even able to make an awesome recording of the show.

Dawn Springer (dspringer@ctlinc.com):
RELEASE. As soon as it began - as soon as his voice washed over us - I realized this would be a night I would never forget. I can't even put much into words, it's so deep. I am suffering from intense post-Pearl Jam depression today and my attempt to rehash the experience couldn't possibly do it justice. I was fortunate enough to see the shows Sunday and Tuesday as well. Both were incredible, of course. But, last night was a demonstration of the POWER of Pearl Jam.

Oh, man. I don't think they could've put a set together much better than that. I mean, one right after the other they attacked us with amazing songs...Off He Goes, Present Tense, Black, Evolution, Porch. Insane! I left this planet for a little while. And I wish I could've stayed out there - wherever it is that they take you - for a long, long time. I doubt I will ever get enough.

Thank you, Pearl Jam, for giving me some of the most precious memories and feelings I've ever had. And please come back soon. THE WAITING DRIVES ME MAD.