PJ - Marlay Park - Sat 22 June 24

I parked in the housing estate just up from Wesley college. About a 20 min walk to the gig. It was the last left before the smaller roundabout as you come off the M50

If you're ever stuck setlist (dot) fm is usually on the ball
We got 7 tracks off Ten, not bad!

https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/pearl-jam/2024/marlay-park-dublin-ireland-5baba798.html

Wonder what the game plan from Pearl Jam will be for Europe after this tour. Would hope they come back soon and include Ireland in whatever their plans are.

I was surprised how packed the venue was considering it wasn't sold out. Seemed much more crowded than at Weezer/Green Day a couple of years ago.

Great gig. I'm currently at a one "big" show per year stage of my life, so was so happy to cash in my credits for Pearl Jam and it was a hell of a show.

As with everything, the weather in Ireland makes such a difference. Having a beer in the sun waiting on a show is one of life's simple pleasures and you could see that on many happy faces Saturday.

Loved the show (staging was poor that you couldn't see the actual band, bizarre set up) but sound was excellent, so that's important thing. Great set too, the new songs sounded great so there wasn't any down time. It was my 3rd time seening Pearl Jam and definitely won't be my last. They are great performers.

Just a very very enjoyable day all around.

What a day!

I went into Whelan's on Friday to get my poster and a few other bits, I have a poster from every gig I've been to so like to keep that going. It was great to get that out of the way and not have to even think about it on Saturday. The system they had was a bit convoluted but worked well enough.

We got the Luas out to Ballaly on Saturday and walked down to Balinteer House for a few pints then headed into the venue for about 5. Bar queues were grand then. Sat on the grass in the sun for a few pints and a bit to eat, watched Murder Capital and Richard Ashcroft. Murder Capital were fine, bit shouty? Richard's set was great. Bittersweet Symphony is just class. Then headed into gold circle for the main event. We tried to get a pint before heading in but the queues were out of control by then so just didn't bother.

GC was great, nice and spacious. Had a great view of the band.

What a show!! The Release opener!!! I had a tear in my eye. The first 5 songs were absolutely class, was loving it. I wonder what was going on with Eddie being out of breath and Mike having to do Eruption, he said it was jet lag but hope he's alright, I doubt the smoking helps.

The setlist was definitely more of a greatest hits and paint by numbers affair. I could dissect it or try figure out the logic behind it but why bother, I loved every second and was just happy to be there. It is mad that they didn't play anything off No Code, Binaural, Riot Act, Avocado, Backspacer, Lightning Bolt and even Gigaton.

I thought Setting Sun was oddly placed and would have worked much better being last.

I was sad to see they had Yellow Led on the setlist but I'd say our stupid curfew ruined that.

I went to the jacks during Even Flow, there were people pi$$ing on the fence despite the urinals being empty?!

I was sure one or two of the songs were shortened, missing a verse or missing a generally longer solo/instrumental? Was that just me? Again, probably to do with being short on time.

Highlights: RELEASE x 5, the first five songs, loved the visuals, Wishlist, Jeremy, Upper Hand, Setting Sun, band seemed to be in great form, Alive was anthemic, It was nice having the separate entrance for GC to get your wristband. Weather was great. Sound was great. Eddie's words for topical matters.

Lowlights: RITFW, bar queues, half an hour to get out of the venue but wasn't the worst, still can't believe someone attacked the PA guy. Was hoping for Waiting for Stevie from DM.

All in all, a fantastic day, I was very depressed yesterday, probably from the booze but moreso because it's all over.

That's an amazing offer, fair play. Will send on PM now.

The curfew was 11, but they only played til 10:45.

If the curfew, agreed with residents, is 11pm, then they shouldn't have any issues with bands playing up to the curfew. All the bands started later than the posted stage times too which didn't help.

yeah but the noise of 30,000 wandering the streets after 11 etc and risk of fines etc means no one is cutting it too close to the curfew for summer outdoor shows in residential areas. People will complain if it’s a second over.
look what happened to beyond the pale last year where it’s late night hours got chopped back cause of local resident complaints. That stuff is always a major point of contention with the licence. Enough complaints and marlay will have 10:30 curfew next year.

Anyone know if Phoenix Park is still used for these types of gigs? Think I saw Stone Roses there about 12 years ago. Marley Park is a major headache to get in and out of. It would definitely put me off a gig. It would have to be something like Pearl Jam to bring us back. Saw Arcade Fire and the Pixies a few years back and don't remember the stage set up being so poor? Anyway Pearl Jam were just savage! My first time seeing them and enjoyed every single second!

it is a headache, but my view on gigs is that you might go once or twice a year, or every couple of years, so if it's someone you want to see, just suck it up.

arenas and normal prices doesn’t work when a band needs a million plus a night.
they will drop in for summer shows, collect a few million each and go back and spend quality time with the family instead of killing themselves with massive arena tours to meet demand.
they sold well cause it’s been years since their last show, don’t see them coming back for a good few years. Possibly a Belfast show next summer if still touring the album next festival season

Without those the queues for the mens would be unbearable, they'd need tonnes more cubicles and the stench of cubicles after a few rounds of lads using them is horrendous.

It's the other people looking down that I'd be worried about 😲