Waiting, Watching The Clock...
In a long and proud tradition, the song remains the same but the timeline keeps changing. With so many eyes fixed on Pearl Jam recently and all the speculation, it may seem impossible to keep up with the frenzy over the new album, single, tour, appearances and just about anything PJ related. As usual, they're in constant motion and there are some very interesting things in the works, but they aren't ready to let all of their cats out of the bag yet so here's what we can tell you...No definite dates for album/single/tour have been announced. The new album? Almost done with a 1998 release date to be announced. No name yet. In PJ-ese, almost done means when it's finished, they'll release it. :) That new single is expected to be released some time this winter. The PJ tour? Still being planned, but now for 1998. How many shows? They want to do "lots" and they're currently thinking about Australia and the U.S. first. That's as firm as it gets right now. When it's time, they'll decide and then hit the road. Pearl Jam will make arrangements with and tour venues that are free to negotiate with their clients about ticketing...alternative ticketers.
Let's Spend The Night Together...
In case you've been stranded on a deserted island or you've missed all the buzz, Pearl Jam will be getting their ya ya's out by opening for the Rolling Stones on November 14th and 15th in Oakland, California at the Oakland Coliseum. Yes, it's true! Both of these amazing bands will be on the same stage. If additional Stones' dates are added in Oakland, Pearl Jam will be the opener for those too. For fan club members: Tickets to these shows are not available through the Ten Club because it is a Rolling Stones production. You can get your sticky fingers on tickets for the November 14th show when they go on sale on Sunday, October 5th.Around The Bend...
If you've been with us right along, you know about some of these upcoming releases.- Neil Young's Bridge School album with Pearl Jam's 1996 Bridge School performance of "Nothingman."
- Eddie & Mike's June performance of "Yellow Ledbetter" at the Tibetan Freedom Concert will be on a compilation to be released November 4th.
- Eddie is appearing on the Ramones' home video to be released soon.
- Pearl Jam have also contributed the song "Better Man" to a movie about rape. Additional details coming soon on that.
Spreading More Brad...
Stone is out on the road right now and he's reporting that Brad is having a great time. If you haven't heard their latest album, Interiors, or seen Brad yet, you're missing out on some great music and a terrific show. Their new single, "Secret Girl" will be released on radio the week of October 6th. You can catch Brad on tour throughout October at the cities below and there will be a webcast of the NYC Tramps show on October 13th, 9:00 p.m. EST., at on Sonicnet.Brad Dates are: 10/3 St. Louis; 10/5 Chicago; 10/6 Columbus, OH; 10/7 Cincinnati, OH; 10/8 Toronto, ONT; 10/9 Montreal, QUE; 10/11 Boston; 10/12 New Haven, CT; 10/13 New York, NY; 10/15 Raleigh, NC; 10/16 Nashville; 10/17 Athens, GA; 10/18 St. Petersburg, FL; 10/20 Orlando, FL; 10/21 New Orleans; 10/22 Austin, TX; 10/24 Los Angeles; 10/25 Santa Ana, CA; 10/26 Santa Cruz, CA; 10/27 San Francisco; 10/29 Vancouver, BC; 10/30 Seattle.
Rumors, Rumours, Rumors...
PEARL Rumor: I heard on the radio a few days back about a PJ home video due out in September...a rockumentary or something.
JAM Fact: That would be "Hype!," a documentary about the Northwest Music Explosion.
PEARL Rumor: Mike McCready's collarbone injury held up the new album.
JAM Fact: No.
PEARL Rumor: I heard the new single was going to be "Hard to Imagine" from their upcoming release. T/F
JAM Fact: False.
~ Q&A ~ Q&A ~ Q&A ~
Q: There is a possibility of a Pay Per View telecast of the Rolling Stones Bridges to Babylon tour on November 14 from Oakland, CA. Will Pearl Jam be on the PPV?
A: No.
Q: Are the tickets for Oakland being sold by Ticketmaster? by BASS?
A: TM.
Q: How does Pearl Jam feel about going back with TM?
A: It's not our show.
Q: Will PJ now use TM on their own upcoming live show schedule?
A: No.
Q: Do Pearl Jam have any plans for TV or radio appearances right now?
A: Not yet.
Q: Is Stone Gossard singing lead vocals on any songs off of the new album?
A: No.
Q: Has an authorized biography of Pearl Jam been written? Is there one that's worth getting?
A: No.
Q: True or false, that's Eddie singing backup on Soundgarden's "Pretty Noose."
A: False.
Q: Does Mike McCready use a Rotovibe pedal nowadays? (One was used by Hendrix, and also McCready quite a bit on Ten.)
A: Sometimes.
Q: Is there a photo project (book) in the works about Pearl Jam?
A: Maybe.
