UPS helps Pearl Jam reduce their carbon footprint

As all Pearl Jam fans know by now, the band has been making a conscience effort to reduce their carbon footprint when touring for a few years now. They have now teamed up with UPS and Stone Gossard talks about using the shipping company for the PJ20 Destination Weekend event last year. Here's what UPS had to say on their site:

From stage diving to sustainability. Since their debut 20 years ago, Pearl Jam has evolved from an alternative rock band to a full-scale business. They recently partnered with UPS to devise a transportation strategy and offset the impact of their PJ20 Anniversary Destination Weekend. UPS employed a simple tactic: they used multiple forms of transportation, including rail, instead of semis to move the band's equipment. This helped Pearl Jam reduce a large portion of their carbon output during the PJ20 Destination Weekend. UPS offset the remaining 19 tonnes of carbon by investing in carbon reclamation efforts. The band was so impressed with the results, they're now talking and strategizing with UPS for further solutions to minimize and offset the impact of their tours on the planet.

Pearl Jam to play DeLuna Festival in Pensacola Beach, FL in September

 Hey guys,

Just got this email last night... Looks like Pearl Jam is gonna play AT LEAST two shows in US...(hopefully more)The first announced being at DeLuna Festival in Pensacola Beach, FL. Another date will be announced sometime in the next week but here's the information that was sent to me last night....

Hey Ten Club,

We are pleased to announce that Pearl Jam is scheduled to perform at DeLuna Fest 2012, which takes place Friday, September 21 - Sunday, September 23 in Pensacola Beach, FL. PLEASE NOTE: DeLuna Fest will announce Pearl Jam's exact performance date and time in the coming weeks.

In addition to Pearl Jam, this 3-day beach and music festival will include performances from fellow artists like Foo Fighters, Florence and the Machine, Band of Horses, Ben Folds Five, Guided By Voices and many more.

DeLuna Fest 3-day passes* go on sale April 17^th at 8am CT / 9am ET / 6am PT at delunafest.frontgatetickets.com. For full festival info www.delunafest.com.

TEN CLUB TRAVEL PACKAGES:
Once again Ten Club has partnered up with CID entertainment to bring you exclusive Travel Package options.  Quantity is limited. Available now:
http://www.cidentertainment.com/home/delunafest2012.php

As a head's up to Ten Club members -- we expect to make an additional concert announcement in the next week. Due to embargoes, we can't say much more just yet.

*DeLuna Fest only sells weekend passes. Single day tickets are not available for this festival.

Wishlist PreParty for San Antonio has been rescheduled

So I know by now all of you are as bummed as I am about Eddie rescheduling the US Tour until November and December but I want to let everyone know that we will be rescheduling the WISHLIST FOUNDATION PRE PARTY in SAN ANTONIO.. As of right now, we are hoping to keep everything the same as far as location and time. The new date, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16th. This might actually work out a bit better since its on a Friday now instead of a Wednesday... Keep an eye on our Facebook page for more information. Thanks!

Eddie Vedder Postpones U.S. Tour due to nerve damage in arm

Just got the news today, oh boy..... Well, not that bad but it's a downer for me... I was looking forward to it... Here's the email... NOTE: We will reschedule the preparty when new date is announced.

Hello

We regret to inform you that Eddie Vedder has announced the postponement of his 15-city U.S. solo tour today due to temporary nerve damage in his right arm, the result of a back injury sustained earlier this year.

Pearl Jam manager Kelly Curtis explains, "After having worked aggressively with doctors and physical therapists for the last eight weeks to repair the damage, the intensity of the injury and time needed to heal has made it impossible to play the shows as scheduled. There was hope up until the last minute that the treatments would be successful.  Sincerest apologies go out to those who have made plans and bought tickets.  Eddie is frustrated beyond measure, but remains positive that come this summer all will be back in good form."

All postponed dates will be rescheduled for November and December 2012. Your purchased fan club tickets will automatically be honored for the corresponding rescheduled dates. Refunds will be available for a limited time upon request. The deadline to submit your refund request is Friday, April 20^th at 5pm PDT.

Special guest Glen Hansard (The Swell Season, The Frames) will join Vedder on the road for these shows.

Rescheduled dates are as follows:

Orig. Date   New Date   City Venue                                                                                 
Apr-10 Oct-31  Las Vegas, NV  The Pearl                                          
Apr-11 Nov-1   Las Vegas, NV  The Pearl                                          
Apr-13 Nov-4   Phoenix, AZ    Comerica Theater                             
Apr-16 Nov-6   Albuquerque, NM Kiva Auditorium                               
Apr-17 Nov-7   El Paso, TX Plaza Theater
Apr-19 Nov-18  Tulsa, OK  Brady Theater                                            
Apr-20 Nov-19  Tulsa, OK  Brady Theater                                            
Apr-22 Nov-12  Houston, TX    Jones Hall for the Performing Arts
Apr-23 Nov-13  Houston, TX    Jones Hall for the Performing Arts
Apr-25 Nov-16  San Antonio, TX  Lila Cockrel Theatre                                      
Apr-27  Nov-9   Austin, TX    Bass Concert Hall                              
Apr-28  Nov-11  Austin, TX    Bass Concert Hall                              
Apr-30  Nov-15  Dallas, TX    The Music Hall at Fair Park              
May-01  Nov-21  Memphis, TN   Orpheum Theater                  
May-03  N/A     New Orleans, LA   New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
May-07   Nov-25 Jacksonville, FL  Moran Theatre
May-08   Nov-24 Jacksonville, FL  Moran Theatre 
May-10  Dec-3   Clearwater, FL   Ruth Eckerd Hall                               
May-11  Dec-4   Clearwater, FL   Ruth Eckerd Hall                    
May-13  Nov-30  Ft. Lauderdale, FL Broward Center for the Performing Arts       
May-14   Dec-1  Ft. Lauderdale, FL Broward Center for the Performing Arts       
May-16   Nov-27    Orlando, FL Bob Carr Performing Arts Center
May-17   Nov-28   Orlando, FL Bob Carr Performing Arts Center

Your original ticket purchase is only transferable to the new corresponding rescheduled dates as listed above. Ten Club cannot exchange your ticket for any other date on the tour.  If you cannot make the corresponding date, please submit a refund request.

All refunded fan club tickets will be held by Ten Club until further notice.  Members who canceled their tickets and received a refund will not be eligible for those left over fan club tickets.

Best regards,
10c

Happy Birthday, Mike McCready!!!

It's Mike McCready's birthday and I put together a little picture montage with ed sing Happy Birthday twice to him on the same night.... Audio taken from April 5, 2003 in San Antonio, TX

Given To Cast - Episode 04-06-2012

 GIVEN TO CAST PODCAST - EPISODE  04-06-2012



Show Notes:
The Week in Review
Song of the Week - "Constellations" by Jack Johnson w/ Eddie Vedder
Interview with a Fan - Leti from Houston (Wishlist Foundation fundraiser coordinator)
Trivia Contest
Covered - "Everyday People"