Clapping Hands...
Clap your hands, do the dance of joy, get your tape recorders ready and join Pearl Jam on the road again! Before the kickoff show in Seattle on September 16th, there's a possibility of some warm-up shows. Nothing is definite but we're told it could be a west coast thang. After a single Canadian date in Toronto, Pearl Jam will rock the East Coast and then kickoff the European leg of the tour in Cork, Ireland on October 24th.The Fastbacks will be opening for Pearl Jam throughout the entire North American and European tour. In addition, Ben Harper will be appearing at Randall's Island in NY, Charlotte, NC, and at Ft. Lauderdale, FL. An official announcement of confirmed venues will be made soon.
Lisbon, Portugal can do some extra dancing because now there's been a second date added on November 24th! After the final show on November 25th, Pearl Jam won't immediately be doing more U.S. shows but South America is still a possibility for shows this winter. More U.S. shows will be coming later.
Guiding Winds...
Here's what you need to know to get your Pearl Jam tickets and yes, they have been designed by the band again this year.Paid members of the Ten/Vitalogy Health Club as of July 22, 1996 will have a chance to purchase tickets through the club. The flyers with all the important details, are being sent out now. Your order will be limited to two tickets...either two for one show, or one each for two separate shows for any show that's listed on your flyer. U.S. and Canadian members will be able to purchase tickets only for the North American shows. Fan club members who live in Europe will receive their ticket offers for the international shows, and can only purchase tix for those shows. Anyone who does not personally receive a ticket flyer addressed to them will not be able to purchase tix through the fan club. Flyers sent in by non-fan club members will be fed to the Goon.
Pearl Jam tickets are being sold by FT&T. During the first three weeks of August, local radio stations are announcing the details of purchasing tickets through 800 numbers if you are in the area of a scheduled show. They'll give you all the vital info on when the phone lines open and exactly what number to call. Some numbers will be made available to the public via newspapers and radio stations about one week before tickets go on sale. Calls can't be made from cell or pay phones. You cannot place orders for Pearl Jam tickets online but you can visit the FT&T web site to check on your order and other ticket info.
To further protect against scalping, some form of I.D. may need to be presented at venue gates in order to prove those jammy tickets are really yours.
PEARL Rumor: have heard a rumour that PJ will headline/appear on the Australian Big Day Out Festival in January '97...is this true?
Q: Will Monkeywrench or broadcasts take place from the shows?
Q: Will taping still be allowed at the shows? Europe too?
Q: Can we carry our tape recorders in openly or do we have to hide them from the venue security or get their permission.
Q: When will the vinyl for No Code be released? A week before? The same day?
Q: Will "Who You Are/Habit" be available on a 45 rpm?
Q: Who is that on the cover of "Who You Are?"
Q: I heard a rumor that Pearl Jam is doing a video for their new single, "Habit."
Is this true? I hear it has the footage that Eddie filmed during the NBA Finals to cut down on production costs, licenses, and such.
Q: I was watching the news this morning and I heard that MTV signed Dennis Rodman to do a show for them. The news station said the show will feature some of Rodman's friends from Pearl Jam. True?
Q: When do I get the next Vitalogy Health Club news letter?
Q: Where can I hear Pearl Jam's song, "Olympic Platinum" that was played on Atlanta radio during the Olympics?
Q: Will Pearl Jam play at the Bridge School Benefit this year?
Q: Who is that singing "Swallow My Pride" on the Christmas single?
Q: What is the animal on the cover of Vs?
Q: How long has Jeff been playing guitar? Rumors, Rumours, Rumors...
PEARL Rumor: A band comprised of Dennis Rodman, Mookie Blaylock, and Jeff Ament has also been rumored to be opening for Pearl Jam.
JAM Fact: No.
JAM Fact: Nope.
~ Q&A ~ Q&A ~ Q&A ~
Q: Will there be daytime and nighttime shows?
A: Night, no daytime shows are scheduled.
A: No.
A: Sure.
A: We will let the venue know we allow recorders.
A: The same day.
A: Yes.
A: That's Stone on the left and Mike on the right.
A: No.
A: Maybe.
A: Newsletter 10 is expected out around August 27th to coincide with the release of No Code and the fall tour.
A: Find someone who taped it.
A: Maybe.
A: Mark Arm.
A: Sheep.
A: 74 years. [ahem, give or take a few years-RP]
