[The Heron Outside]

They open for Pearl Jam at Madison Square Garden or West Palm.

--or--

Or Pearl Jam opens for them at the Hammer or the ACC.

I've never understood Pearl Jam's popularity, especially among hipfans. Personally, I would show up late if PJ opened for the Hip.

Really? I've loved Pearl Jam since day 1, and I think they're by far one of the best rock bands on the planet. I finally got to see them live at the Saddledome in 2005 and they absolutely blew the roof off the place. It was easily one of the top 5 live shows I've ever witnessed. Great band.

I've seen the Hip a ton of times, I've seen Pearl Jam 4 times, PJ blows the Hip out of the water Live. Its not even close. Eddie is a much better singer than Gord. No offence to Gord but Eddie has the voice and that goes a long way.

The fans at PJ shows are twice as loud as at Hip shows IMO as well, a better vibe and not nearly as many drunken idiot fans.

PJ just has this way of connecting with their fans that Das Hips have been trying for, for years now...They're in a league of their own, and they maintain a relationship with their fans in a much more spiritual manner is all. Though we've all gotten high at a Hip gig WITHOUT narcotics, PJ just has this way of convincing their fans that this night could be their last...And even if it's not, it's 10 times different from the night before...A lot of that is the setlists, sure...But yeah, the jam are just in a league of their own...