Facebook reminder

Hey guys,

I just wanted to remind those who are Facebook users. I will be adding special content from my ACL experience in Oct. I also want to invite everyone to post any pictures or info. that pertains to our favorite band on that Facebook page. Just click on the icon on the right side of this page to become a friend of the show.

BTW, the newest podcast is getting put together right now and should be up tonight

Given To Cast is now on Facebook

Hey guys,

Just wanted to let you know I finally setup my Facebook page. Click on the link and add me as a friend. You can post any pictures or video of shows or anything Pearl Jam related that you want.

Also, I have set this Facebook account up so that I can easily upload pics from the upcoming ACL Festival show in Oct. Keep an eye on that in the future.

I want to invite anyone heading to any future shows, please upload your pictures so that we all can see how great of a time your having at the shows.

Thanks

London, England - Aug. 18, 2009

18/08/2009 - London, UK

Soundcheck: Leaving Here, Footsteps, I Got Shit, In My Tree.

Main Set: Release, Corduroy, Animal, Why Go, Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town, Immortality, The Fixer, Even Flow, I Got Shit, Rats, Got Some, Whipping, Light Years, Insignificance, Black (We Belong Together tag), Life Wasted, Blood, SUPERSONIC, Hail Hail.

Encore 1: Footsteps, Love Reign O'er Me, Do The Evolution, Alive.

Encore 2: Better Man, Crazy Mary, Leaving Here, Porch, Yellow Ledbetter.

BOLD - first time played live

If you want to see some video of today's show, click on the link and you can watch a few songs from someone's iPhone in the nosebleed secton.

Pearl Jam Video - London, UK show

Results of the last poll...

Hey guys,

Our poll has closed and here are the results.

WHAT NEW SONG DO YOU MOST WANT TO HEAR LIVE?

Got Some 14%
Amongst The Waves 12%
Supersonic 7%

If you took the poll, thanks. we had a record 62 people vote.

Take a look at a new poll and vote today.

Thanks

BTW, the London show is about to begin. Setlist will be up soon. Stay tuned.

Backspacer Extended Promo - In English

Hey guys,

If you haven't seen this yet, here's the Backspacer Promo (Extended) in english.

Manchester, England - Aug. 15, 2009 Setlist

Manchester, England - Aug. 17, 2009



Soundcheck: Soon Forget, Dead Man Walking.


Main Set: Long Road, Last Exit, Why Go, All Night, The Fixer, Low Light, In Hiding, World Wide Suicide, Not For You, Even Flow, Present Tense, Save You, Grievance, Sleight Of Hand, Got Some, Given To Fly, Rearviewmirror.

Encore 1: Go, Daughter, Do The Evolution, Alive.

Encore 2: Smile, Black, Leash, The Real Me, Indifference.

Target begins taking Pre-Orders for "Backspacer"

If you want to pre-order from another outlet other than the ten club site, you can pre-order from Target. Here's the article from Mel Duncan at The Pearl Jam Examiner



Love Pearl Jam but suffer from agoraphobia or some other crippling social disorder that would disable you from buying Backspacer the day of it’s release? No worries, as a member of the Ten Club, Pearl Jam’s official fan club, you can - - huh? What? You’re not a member?

Okay, good news then. Now, on Target’s site, you can put in your order for Backspacer, Pearl Jam’s upcoming ninth studio album, for $11.98 plus $2.99 shipping. As previously reported, Target customers will get two full concert downloads (out of 12, of which the band hasn’t made public their selections).

The bummer here is that it looks like Target won't be carrying the vinyl version. For that, you would have to join the fan club.

Shoppers can also pick up a Target exclusive Pearl Jam t-shirt, but the price or design is not available yet.

Given To Cast - Aug. 15, 2009

Hey guys,

For some reason, I am still trying to figure it out, the feed isn't updating for iTunes. I've checked everything but it still doesn't work. I am hoping to figure it out today and fix. In the meantime, you can hear directly from my here or you can downloaded it from here:

GTC - Aug. 15, 2009

Sorry for this, iTunes subscribers. Hope you download it anyway. It's good one, musically.

UPDATE: Hope it's orking now... Pliease can an iTunes subscriber let me know if it's working now? Thanks

Berlin, Germany - Aug. 15, 2009

Berlin, Germany - Aug. 15, 2009


Soundcheck: Satan's Bed, Insignificance, Green Disease, MFC, Last Exit.

Main Set: Why Go, Hail Hail, The Fixer, Corduroy, I Am Mine, Nothing As It Seems, Untitled/MFC, God's Dice, Even Flow, Unemployable, Severed Hand, Light Years, Daughter/ (Hey Ho, Let's Go tag), Got Some, Glorified G, Brother, Insignificance, Do The Evolution.

Encore 1: Bee Girl (Jeff and Eddie acoustic), Betterman, Given To Fly, Hard To Imagine/(Footsteps tag), Alive.

Encore 2: Angie (Rolling Stones) / Small Town, Faithfull, Sonic Reducer, Rockin' In The Free World, Yellow Ledbetter.

Given To Cast - Aug. 15, 2009 is up!!!

Hey guys,

The latest podcast is up and ready for your ears.
Given To Cast - Aug. 15, 2009



Show Notes:
Intro by Kathy and John from TwoFeetThick.com
The Week in Review
Brief review of "The Fixer" by yours truly.
Song of the Week - "???" Gotta listen to find out
Question from listener
Covered segment - "The Real Me" by The Who
Extra Song - I'll surprise ya... listen to find out... oldie but goodie


ENJOY!!!
And thanks again for listening...

Pearl Jam Tour TV is here - Episode 1

Well, it looks like it didn't take long for Chugg Entertainment to start uploading video to their site pearljamtour.tv Check out the first episode: Episode one: The Announcement



Next: Episode 2: The Fans

Pearl Jam Tour TV coming Soon

Looks like Pearl Jam and the powers that be have decided that too many of us are posting bad quality videos and will be posting their own vids on this site. Here's to hoping for backstage access and such.

Spiegel TV Pearl Jam Promo

In case you wanted to see what all the fuss was about yesterday, here's the Spiegel TV promo that was pulled as soon as it went up. I don't speak German but... well, here it is. ENJOY!!!

Setlist for Rotterdam, Netherlands show - Aug. 13, 2009

Rotterdam, Netherlands - Aug. 13, 2009

Soundcheck: Inside Job, In My Tree, Got Some and Gone

Main Set: Elderly Woman, Last Exit, Animal, The Fixer, Given To Fly, Severed Hand, Why Go, Dissident, Brother, Gone, Even Flow, Wishlist, Nothingman, 1/2 Full, Black, Got Some, Go

Encore 1: Life Wasted, Better Man, Daughter, Lukin, Comatose, Alive

Encore 2: Hide Your Love Away, Reign O'er Me, Do The Evolution, The Real Me, Yellow Ledbetter.

RIP Les Paul

I know this isn't Pearl jam news but i know it's Pearl Jam related. today, we lost a legend in the guitar world. Les Paul passed away today at the age of 93. so, if you're out and about and having a beer with friends, raise one for Les. I know I will.

10 clip of "Just Breathe".... take a listen

Hey guys,

It seems Verizon has released the latest clip of a new PJ song. Take a listen to the 10 sec. clip here.

JUST BREATHE

Let me know what you think by emailing me at: mario@giventocast.com

Check out "The End" played at Shepherd's Bush 8-11-09

Wanna see and hear a song you probably haven't heard from the new album, "Backspacer"? Unless, of course, you went to an EV show this past solo tour.

Here's "The End" from the Shepherd's Bush Empire show - Aug. 11,2009

THE END VIDEO

Shepherd's Bush Empire setlist - Aug. 11, 2009

August 11, 2009 - Shepherd's Bush Empire - London, UK


Soundcheck: The Fixer, Sometimes, Rats, The End (Ed Solo)

Main Set: Sometimes, Interstellar Overdrive/Corduroy, The Fixer, All Along The Watchtower (w/ Ronnie Wood), Why Go, Dissident, Severed Hand, Given To Fly, Low Light, Even Flow (slower tempo), Present Tense, Save You, Down, Small Town, Brother, Do The Evolution, Got Some.

Encore 1: The End (Eddie acoustic), Inside Job, Save It For Later/Better Man tag, Alive.

Encore 2: Soldier of Love, State of Love and Trust, The Real Me (w/ Simon Townsend), Yellow Ledbetter.

* BOLD First time played this tour

Check out the poster for the Shepherd's Bush Empire show

Hey guys,

Fresh off the presses. Check out the Shepherd's Bush Empire poster for tonight's show.


photo from saul mauricio of pearljammexico.net

Very Nice!!!!

The Fixer LIVE from V Fest

Hey guys,

Check out "The Fixer" live for the first time.




Kick Ass!!!

V Fest Setlist - Aug. 8, 2009

Photo by Karen Loria.


V Fest in Calgery, Canada - Sat., Aug. 8, 2009

Main Set: Why Go?, All Night, Dissident, The Fixer(1st time played live), Got Some, Severed Hand, Sad, Unemployable, Even Flow, Rats, Save You, Given To Fly, Daughter/(WMA), Down, Small Town, Do The Evolution, Alive

Encore 1: Betterman, Brother, Black/improv, Spin The Black Circle

Encore 2: Crazy Mary, The Real Me(The Who), Yellow Ledbetter

* BOLD - First time played this tour or first time played

Poster:

Pearl Jam adds more North American dates

news from the Ten Club.net

We've got some great news ... Pearl Jam has added some dates onto their North American tour, on both coasts.

DATE CITY VENUE 10C PRESALE

Oct 31 Philadelphia, PA Spectrum Arena* Aug-12 @9am PDT
Oct 27 Philadelphia, PA Spectrum Arena* Aug-12 @11am PDT
Sep 28 Salt Lake, UT E Center Aug-12 @1pm PDT
Sep 26 Portland, OR Amphitheater Aug-12 @3pm PDT
Sep 25 Vancouver, BC GM Place Aug-12 @5pm PDT

General sale tickets for the Philly shows will start August 14th through www.comcasttix.com. The Portland general ticket sale will also start August 14th through www.ticketmaster.com. The remaining west coast dates will go on-sale to the general public through www.ticketmaster.com on August 15th.

Ten Club will be hosting a swift pre-sale for these shows beginning August 12th and ending August 13th at 5pm PDT. Coordinated dates and times are listed above.

You must be an active member as of August 9, 2009 to qualify for the ticket pre-sale. Tickets will be sold online only at https://www.pearljam.com/max with a Visa or Mastercard only. Two (2) tickets per show. No single tickets.

For wheelchair accessible or disabled seating, please contact the Ten Club at 1-800-724-8038 before making a ticket purchase.

*The Philly Spectrum has graciously provided Ten Club with a more-than-usual allotment of tickets for our eligible members. However, after our usual allotment, seat allocation (for these additional shows only) will be comparable to general public sale tickets, but still assigned by membership seniority.

Ten Club tickets are sold on a first come, first serve basis and available only while supplies last. Seat allocation for the additional west coast shows will be distributed by membership seniority, with the exception of rows 1-2 and 9-10 which are randomly assigned regardless of seniority.

Tickets are not mailed in advance. Tickets are distributed at the venue on the day of the show. The Ten Club member must collect the tickets with a valid photo identification.

By opting to purchase tickets, you agree to all Ten Club policies. All ticket sales are final. No refunds, exchanges or transfers. Please visit here http://www.pearljam.com/ten-club/tickets for a full description of the Ten Club ticketing policy and procedure.


~10club
http://www.pearljam.com

Given To Cast Podcast - Aug. 7, 2009

Given To Cast Podcast - Aug. 7, 2009

The latest episode of Given To Cast is up and ready to go.

Reminder: If you want to subscribe via iTunes, just click on the subscription link on the right side of this page.

Show notes:

The Week in Review
Song of the Week - "Speed of Sound" EV Demo
Interview with a Fan: Donny, Host of All That's Sacred podcast
Cover Song: "Betterman" by Sugarland
Contest Winner


Thanks to all of you guyus that have subscribed to the show and I really do thank all of you that listen to this. I really appreciate your time and comments. God bless.

Verizon is starting to roll out the new Pearl Jam ringtones

It seems Verizon is begining the rollout of ringtones of songs from the upcoming PJ CD, "Backspacer". If you want to hear a 10-second sound bite of "Amongst the Waves", you can hear it here

AMONGST THE WAVES 10 SEC CLIP

ENJOY!!!!

Australia and New Zealand 10 Club Tix Pre-sale dates

Get ready, here they come ... Pearl Jam is returning to Australia and New Zealand for the first time in 3 years to play a series of outdoor concerts.

Opening all shows will be 2 supporting acts, New Zealand's own Liam Finn and good friends Ben Harper and the Relentless7.


DATE CITY VENUE 10C PRESALE PRICE PER PAIR

Nov 14 Perth Member's Equity Stadium Aug-7 @ 8am (NSW time) $239.00 USD
Nov 17 Adelaide Adelaide Cricket Ground Aug-7 @ 8am (NSW time) $239.00 USD
Nov 20 Melbourne Ettihad Stadium Aug-7 @ 8am (NSW time) $239.00 USD
Nov 22 Sydney Sydney Football Stadium Aug-7 @ 8am (NSW time) $239.00 USD
Nov 25 Brisbane QSAC Stadium Aug-7 @ 8am (NSW time) $239.00 USD
Nov 27 Auckland, NZ Western Springs Stadium Aug-7 @ 8am (NSW time) $186.00 USD
Nov 29 Christchurch, NZ Jade Stadium Aug-7 @ 8am (NSW time) $186.00 USD

A special ticket pre-sale for current members of the Ten Club, active as of Aug 4, 2009, will begin on August 7th at 8am for Australia NSW (this is 3pm August 6th for the US Pacific time zone). The pre-sale will end on August 12th at 3pm for Australia NSW (which will be August 11th at 10pm PDT in the US). Please check www.timeanddate.com for time zone conversion.

Tickets will be sold online only at https://www.pearljam.com/max with a Visa or Mastercard only. Two (2) tickets per show. No single tickets.

Ten Club tickets are general admission and sold on a first come, first serve basis. Available only while supplies last. Ten Club general admission tickets will have entrance priority.

Tickets are not mailed in advance. Tickets are distributed at the venue on the day of the show. The Ten Club member must collect the tickets with a valid photo identification.

By opting to purchase tickets, you agree to all Ten Club policies. All ticket sales are final. No refunds, exchanges or transfers. Please visit here http://www.pearljam.com/ten-club/tickets for a full description of the Ten Club ticketing policy and procedure.

Tickets for all Australian and New Zealand shows will go on sale at 9am local time on Monday, August 17th. Perth and Melbourne concert tickets will be sold through www.ticketmaster.com.au. All other show tickets will be sold through www.ticketek.com.au.

Need a rock n' roll vacation? Special travel package options are also available through the Ten Club. Details coming soon.

Ever wondered if Eddie Vedder does Karaoke??? Well, wonder no more.

Ever go to sing Karaoke with friends? I have and it takes a bit of "liquid courage" to get up there and pick your favorite song and try to pull it off without looking like a dork.

Well, I recently so this on The Red Mosquito Forum (theskyiscrape.com's fourm) of Eddie doing karaoke after a Cubs game. I didn't believe it. So I click it and sure enough, it's our favorite frontman, singing U2's Where the Streets Have No Name", The Beatles, "Yellow Submarine" and Sonny and Cher's "I got You Babe". Here's the link to the video of the U2 song:

EDDIE VEDDER DOES KARAOKE

This is classic. I think was feeling pretty good!

Pearl Jam announces Opening Acts for some North American Tour Dates

Ted Leo + the Pharmacists to open the August 21 Toronto show at the Molson Amphitheatre. Supporting Pearl Jam for both United Center shows in Chicago on August 23 and 24 will be Bad Religion.

Buying the New Album at Target... it may be worth

It may be worth buying the new album from target

from Billboard.com article

The Target discs will link to a virtual "vault" of 11 concerts spanning Pearl Jam's career, from which fans can choose two. The band will also create an organic cotton T-shirt to be sold at Target, with proceeds earmarked for the hunger relief charity Feeding America. And in September, a Cameron Crowe-directed TV ad will air featuring footage shot during a private performance at Seattle's Showbox in late May.

V Fest Ticket Special for Ten Club Members

V Fest Ticket special

For Ten Club members.

Come on up to Calgary and send the band off with a bang!

$200.00 for a four pack of tickets to PJ’s day (Saturday August 8th). Regular priced tickets are $80 each.

$92.00 for a single weekend pass. Regular $132.00 each.

http://www.ticketmaster.ca/promo/uu5iuk

password: ??? (guess what it is) if you are a Ten Club member, you already know. I can't post password.

Concert Poster Pre-sale for 10Clubbers

News from The Ten Club:

Concert Poster Pre-sale for 10Clubbers

Sick of people paying child laborers to snatch up all of the posters while you were outside getting the most out of your bratwurst? Tired of paying good money for a cool poster before the show, carrying it around like a Faberge egg, only to have some over-served lout spill their beer all over it during the encore? Well, now you can kick back and relax. The Ten Club is happy to announce a concert poster pre-sale for those who have purchased tickets. Here's the deal:

•Posters available ONLY to those who purchased Ten Club tickets to that particular show except ***.
•TWO posters per ticket order except***.
•Posters will be mailed within 2 weeks of the show.
•Poster pre-sale starts now and ends 5 PM Pacific time on August 7th
•No previews or artist information available
•There will be the normal post-tour poster sale for all Ten Club members.
This pre-sale will feature the posters from the following shows:

Calgary August 8 ***
Toronto August 21
Chicago August 23
Chicago August 24
San Francisco August 28 ***

***Please note- For the Calgary V-Fest and Outside Lands festival, a very limited number of posters will be sold in the pre-sale. All Ten Club members eligible. One poster per member. While supplies last.

Pearl Jam wants to play a game... you can win a FREE download

Hey guys,

It seems Pearl Jam wants to play a game... no, no Thermal Nuclear War like on the movie "War Games". They have hidden 9 pieces of artwork from the upcoming album, "Backspacer" all over the "internets".

These are the pictures you need to find they are in order from 1-9:





















Click the link below for more info. Good luck you can win a FREE download from them. BTW, you have to be a Ten Club member to play.

Backspacer hidden artwork game


UPDATE: If you find all the artwork tiles, you get to see what the album looks like

Here's the cover of the new CD "Backspacer"



Once you do finish the search for all 9 tiles, you are rewarded with a FREE download of the demo, "Speed of Sound". I will be playing it on the next podcast. Stay tuned!!!

Slow news day... hey, why not take a poll???!!!!

Hey guys,

Since I'm still working on the latest podcast and it's a slow Pearl Jam news day so far, why not take the Pearl Jam Poll, located on the right side of the blog page. I will have a new poll up every week and will post results in the blog. Hurry because poll closes on Aug 4th. Stay tuned for a new podcast coming very soon.

UPDATE: Pearl Jam NOT replacing Beastie Boys at All Points West concert

reported by Hudson Reporter.com

The organizers of the All Points West concerts in Jersey City are looking for a replacement headliner for the Beastie Boys. It'd have to be something that appeals to Gen X and has the same level of street cred.

On the APW message board, fans are batting around bands like Pearl Jam, the Killers, Sonic Youth (who have local roots), Kanye West, 2 nights of Tool (instead of one), the Cure, Wilco, Beck, and Kings of Leon.

UPDATE: NY Times reporting that Jay-Z will be replacing Beastie boys at APW. Sorry, PJ fans in Jersey City.

The Fixer

You can listen to it from this widget. You know you want to again... for the millionth time

Given To Cast Podcast - July 20, 2009

Hey Guys,

The newest podcast is up. For the time being, I am using this site link to host the podcast.

www.giventocast.mypodcast.com

You can now subscribe via iTunes. Just click the link on the my podcast page.

Show Notes:

The Week in Review
Song of the Week - The Fixer by Pearl Jam
Rare song: Talk About the Passion (R.E.M. cover)
Covers: Act of Love (Neil Young cover)
Contest: Listen to find out contest info.

Enjoy!!!!

In case you missed it... I will be putting it on the podcast

Hey guys,

Monte, from C-101 sent me the audio from the Jam Sandwich and though it is edited a bit, I do mention that you guys were listening online and I want to thank all of you that did hear it at 12:00 and sent me emails to say you heard it.


In case you missed it,I'll have it on the podcast. Look for the podcast tonight here and I will have iTunes subscription up for this podcast as well.

Reminder: Listen to me on the radio today at 12pm CST/10pmPST

Hey guys,

Just wanted to remind you that I'll be on the radio this afternoon/morning(depending where you are). The radio station is C-101 and you can click the link below to listen to me give all of my Given To Cast subscribers a shout out. let me know what you thought of it by emailing me and I might include you on the next podcast.

BTW, I finally bought a new hard drive and re-installed everything on PC. I should have podcast up tonight, with the song of the week being The Fixer.

Here's the link to radio station online: C-101 Radio Online

The Fixer.... Wanna hear it now???

Hey guys,

If you can't wait for my podcast tonight, you can hear The Fixer right now at Pearl Jam's My Space page at:

http://www.myspace.com/tenclub

Enjoy!!

I'll have it on my podcast and give my two cents about what I think. Listen to it and tell me what you think. Send in your reviews at: mario@giventocast.com

PEACE!!!

Guess who's gonna be on the local radio station on Monday?

Hey guys,

Just got word that I will be the Listener Sponsor on The Jam Sandwich, a listener request show at 12:00 Noon CST. on my local radio station on Monday, July 20th.

You can hear me promote my podcast and say thanks to all of you guys live, online at www.c101.com and click on LISTEN LIVE.

As the Listener Sponsor of the Jam Sandwich, I get to pick the first song that's played. Guess which one I'm gonna choose... The Fixer, of course!!!!

There's a link to C-101 on the right side of the site page. Hope you listen.

The Fixer clip... wanna a taste??? Here it is

Hey guys, Here's a taste of what's to come.... The Fixer clip

Special Thanks to Pearl Jam Evolution for it

The Fixer clip

Promo Pics of Pearl Jam for Backspacer

Here are some pro pics of the band for the new album, "Backspacer"





Credit: Danny Clinch - Photographer and Two Feet Thick for posting

UPDATE!!! The Fixer to be played during MLB All-Star game tonight on FOX

Hey guys,

Breaking News!!!!! The Fixer will be played in part or in whole on TONIGHT's MLB ALL-STAR broadcast on FOX at 8:00 est. Check it out let me know what you think.

AWESOME!!!!!

BTW, if you want read a review of the song you can the link below:

The Fixer Review

UPDATE!!!! About 20 secs of The Fixer was played in the background during video and Joe Buck, the announcer, talking over it. It sounded upbeat but is hard to get full impression of the song without hearing from beginning to end. Stay tuned as we get closer to the release date and it Premiring on the podcast July 21st.

"The Fixer" release date correction

Hey guys,

It seems that the release date for the new single, "The Fixer" is now Tuesday, July 21st. I guess we'll have to wait one more day for it. DAMN!!!! This will push the podcast back one day. As soon as I get edited in, I will upload it.

"The Fixer" video????

I was doing a lttle Googling... (No, I wasn't checkin' out the chicks here at work) and I came to the site MusicRemedy.com and they claim to have The Fixer video... not sure if this just not working or it the PC I am usig at work... can someone verify and get back to me. The link is below. Thanks

http://musicremedy.com/p/Pearl_Jam/videos/The_Fixer-36565.html

UPDATE: This isn't active yet but should be when it is released. Sorry for that.

Pearl Jam announce an intimate show in UK

Hey guys,

Pearl Jam have announced an extra intimate UK show.

The band who play several UK arena shows next month, will now also play the O2 Shepherds Bush Empire on August 11.

Tickets go on general sale from Thursday (July 23), although there is a pre-sale for those who pre-order the band's next album 'Backspacer', out September 21, from hmv.com.

That should be cool

Pre-Orders are being taken at Ten Club for Backspacer and The Fixer... Listen to the Fixer on my podcast July 20th

Hey guys,

If you must have the pre-order receipt in your inbox and have money to blow right this second, you can head over to The Ten Club's GOODS Section and pre-order "Backspacer" and the first single from the album, "The Fixer" right now.

Here's the info:

The Fixer/Got Some: $5.99 (+ $4.00 S&H), 7" White vinyl 45 rpm record. Street date 8/24. We'll get it to you as close to then as possible. Item must be purchased separately.

Backspacer Ten Club/Indie Package CD: $13.99, Hard-bound book style jacket ala the Avocado package. Street date 9/20. We'll do our best to have it to you by then. Order before 9/1 and get free shipping in the U.S.

Backspacer Vinyl: $19.98 (+ $7.50 S&H), 180-gram vinyl. 24-page full-sized (11.75" x 11.75") full-color booklet, Original art by Tom Tomorrow (This Modern World). Release date 9/20. We'll do our best to deliver to you by then.


UPDATE:I will be downloading The Fixer on Tuesday and will be featuring it on the podcast I will release on July 21th. Stay Tuned.

Winners of the FREE gift are...

Hey guys,

Again, thanks to all that have joined and that are continuing to join. I thank you. Please don't worry if you didn't win, you will still get in on some cool stuff coming very soon so listen to the next podcast for more details.

Anyway, here's the decal everyone that subscribed on June 10th will get:



Put this 6" Tall decal on the back window of your car, truck or wherever you'd like to put it. PLUS they win another decal for being the first 25 to subscribe. CONGRATS!!!Please, if you can, send me a pic of where you put your decal and send it to me. I will use you picture in a future project for the site. Anyway, here are the list of winners:

Scott Hawkes
Mike Nikolakakos
Robert Murry
Brandon Rector
Tom Forbes
Adam Minto
Peter Pascuzzo
Rodulfo Rios
Mathew Simmons
Gina Dunning
Tania Garrow
Time Burdick
Josh Butler
Carla Klatky
Ariel Yitzchak
Ryan Stapleton
Thorton
EJ Norgard
Bart Mihailovich
Stacey roach
Brian Bartis
Jime Knapp
Kevin Lynch
Rod Seifert

These 25 winners will also receive this extra 6" decal:



Thanks again.

Given To Cast... now on Twitter

Yes, that's right. Given To Cast is now on Twitter. I've had this account for awhile now, but really didn't used it. B gave me the idea and I'm gonna use it to reach as many Pearl Jam fans as I can. So if you want to subscribe to Given To Cast on Twitter just click on the sidebar where it says "TWITTER UPDATES" or go to www.twitter.com/giventocast and you can leave me a TWEET... I think that's right?

Thanks New subscribers

Hey guys,

I just wanted to take a moment to thank all of our new subscribers who join up yesterday. Over 80 people joined in less than 24 hours. That's HUGE for this podcast.

I wanted to give a special shout out to B from The Sky I Scrape. He took it upon himself to post my contest on his front page and I know it was because of him that this podcast has so many new listeners. So I thank you, Brandon for the help.

I will post tomorrow what the decal will look like for ALL the winners and I will post the "SPECIAL" 25 winners decal that is just for them and I'll post their names too.

On the podcast front, I have decided to add a few things to the show so I will be editing today and adding news and such. I hope to have it up by tomorrow. Thanks again and decals will be heading your way.

Backspacer release date changed to Sept. 20

Hey guys,

It seems that Pearl Jam is really going against the grain of the music industry and have decided to release their ninth studio album, "Backspacer" on a Sunday instead of the industry standard day of a Tuesday release date. If you want to buy it in your hometown, you're gonna have to go to your nearest Target to get it on Sept 20. Another reason may be they want to get the album into their hometown fans' hands before they hit the stage in Seattle, WA on Sept 21 and the start of their North American tour. Who knows, but I hope it works for them. I hearing great things about it.

BTW, when they release their first single, "The Fixer" on July 20, I'll be including it on my podcast and will release the podcast.

Also, thanks to everyone that subscribed to my podcast. If you did yesterday, you should've received an email from stating you won. If you didn't receive an email, please email at mario@giventocast.com

Pearl Jam Announces North American tour dates

Here it is!!!

PEARL JAM ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES IN SUPPORT OF THEIR NEW STUDIO ALBUM, BACKSPACER
07.09.09
In support of their anticipated new release, Backspacer, in stores September 20th, Pearl Jam will be spending some time back on the road, with a series of select North American tour dates.

The tour kicks off in the band's hometown of Seattle, WA with two shows at the Key Arena on September 21st and 22nd, and closes with two shows at Philadelphia's historic Spectrum on October 28th and 30th.

Ben Harper and Relentless 7 will open all dates, except for the Spectrum Theater shows. All dates are subject to change.

DATE CITY VENUE PRE-SALE DATE/TIME
Sep-21 Seattle, WA Key Arena July 13th, 10am PDT
Sep-22 Seattle, WA Key Arena July 13th, 12pm PDT
Sep-30* Los Angeles, CA Gibson Amp. July 14th, 10am PDT
Oct-1* Los Angeles, CA Gibson Amp. July 14th, 12pm PDT
Oct-6* Los Angeles, CA Gibson Amp. July 14th, 2pm PDT
Oct-7* Los Angeles, CA Gibson Amp. July 14th, 4pm PDT
Oct-9 San Diego, CA Viejas Arena July 15th, 10am PDT
Oct-28 Philadelphia, PA Spectrum July 15th, 12pm PDT
Oct-30 Philadelphia, PA Spectrum July 15th, 2pm PDT
* Due to the limited number of seats at the Gibson Amphitheater, Ten Club members are restricted to select one (1) show only at this venue.

(Note: Potential additional dates and corresponding on-sale information may be announced at a later date.)

The Ten Club ticket pre-sale will begin Monday, July 13th Pacific. You must be active as of July 7, 2009 to qualify for the ticket pre-sale opportunity. Ten Club pre-sale tickets are available online only at https://www.pearljam.com/max with a Visa or Mastercard. No phone, mail, or email orders.

Ten Club tickets will be sold on a first come first serve basis. We will stagger ticket sales to control web traffic, so please pay attention to the corresponding pre-sale dates and times. Pre-sale tickets are first come first serve, while supplies last. Pre-sales for any available tickets will remain open until Thursday, July 16th at 5pm PDT. Confirmations will not be sent until the pre-sale has ended.

For wheelchair accessible seating, please contact us at 1-800-724-8038 before making a ticket purchase.

By opting to purchase tickets, you agree to all Ten Club policies:

All ticket sales are final. No refunds, transfers or exchanges.
Two (2) tickets per show. No single tickets.
Due to the limited amount of seats at the Gibson Amphitheater, Ten Club members are restricted to select one (1) show only at this venue.
Tickets are not mailed in advance. Tickets are distributed at the venue on the day of the show.
The fan club member must collect the tickets with a valid photo identification.
Ten Club tickets are for reserved seating and allocated by membership seniority, with the exception of rows 1-2 and rows 9-10 which will be used for random allocation.
Seat location is not revealed in advance of the show.
Reselling of Ten Club tickets will result in cancellation of ticket purchase and revocation of all future ticket benefits.
Click here http://www.pearljam.com/content/ten-club-tickets for information on the official rules, policies, and procedures for purchasing tickets from the Ten Club. We highly recommend that you read these details before purchasing tickets to a show so you are aware of how the ticketing system will work for you!

Philadelphia Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, July 17th at 10am EDT. Visit this link for details: http://www.comcasttix.com

All other confirmed shows go on sale to the general public on Saturday, July 18th at 10amPDT. Visit this link for details: http://www.ticketmaster.com

Questions about Ten Club tickets can be directed to tickets@tenclub.net or by calling 1-800-724-8038. Your patience is appreciated.

At this time, there are no more North American dates to be added to the current tour. However, keep your eyes on the horizon ... Australia and New Zealand are next. Details to come soon.

"The Fixer" will be available for Digital Download on July 20

Well, guys, according to TwoFeetThick.com and allaccess.com, Pearl Jam will release their first single off the upcoming album, "Backspacer", digitally on July 20th.

Check out the ad on allaccess.com

TenClub seems to have crashed...

It looks like too many of you are flooding the "internets" and trying to get in to the Ten Club and it seems to have crashed it. If you are on it and have the dates, PM me so that I can post them here. If not, I'll get them up as soon as I get them. Thanks

UPDATE: It's back up... cause was too many people trying to get on at once. almost 1100 people were visiting the site at time(record) and many more were trying to get on = CRASH!!!!

Still waiting for dates... maybe by 3pm!!!! Check back!

Tour Dates announced tomorrow!!!

Hey guys,

Just wanted to let everyone know that doesn't that Pearl Jam via the Ten Club will be announcing upcoming tour dates. As per the last post, forum members of the ten Club already know that Kat received and a "TWEET" from a little birdy a few days ago that dates were forth coming. As soon as I get them, I will post them here.

We already know that Philly and Australia will be on the list but which dates are still not confirmed. Check back here on Thursday.

BTW, working on getting the latest podcast out and trying to nail down a new interview with a fan. More details to come!!! PEACE!!!

Looks like Pearl Jam will be adding tour dates soon

Hey guys,

Hope evryone had a great July 4th weekend. I sure did. I started it out with a little Pearl Jam touring news. Here's what Kat said at the Ten Club forum:

As the sun was setting in the west, we had a visit from a little birdie who seemed like he was in a great hurry.

“Where are you going?” we asked. He said, “I have to pack my bags and saddle up my horse."

"Birds have bags?" we questioned.

With eyes wide the bird stared at us stupefied for a few minutes and then said, "Tweet!"

"Just be sure your fan club memberships/addresses are up to date by July 7 at midnight PT.” said the bird as he flew off heading east tweeting “mmmm Cheesesteaks, and soon Vegemite ... tweet”

I guess that means you guys in Philly and Australia are getting added to the upcoming tour. I am still hoping that Pearl Jam will still tour Texas (" ...and saddle up my horse." reference) but it seems that notion is looking less likely now. Thank God for Austin and ACL!!!

I'll add the dates once we get them.

"TheFixer" will be first single

It's looking more and more that "The Fixer" will be the first single from Pearl Jam's newest album, "Backspacer". The single may hit radio stations by July 2oth or 21st. The album will be released on Sept 22

Pearl Jam to headline Virgin Fest in Calgery

Looks like PJ has added another festival to their growing list of shows. They have been added as headliners at Virgin Fest in Calgery, Canada on Aug. 8 and 9.

Pop punkers Billy Talent and veteran grunge band Pearl Jam will headline Virgin Festival Alberta, taking place in Calgary Aug. 8 and 9.

Other confirmed acts include Billy Talent, rapper K-OS, the electronica group Thunderheist, Alberta's own Shout Out Out Out Out and others.

More on the Target/Pearl Jam commerical

I found an article from billboard that has an interview with Kelly Curtis, longtime manager for the band. Here it is:

From Billboard.com

Exclusive: Pearl Jam Confirms Target Tie-Up

Pearl Jam was indeed recording a Target commercial under the direction of Cameron Crowe last week at Seattle's Showbox theater, Billboard can confirm. But there's more to the story than an exclusive retail relationship

While it has been known that Pearl Jam are no longer under contract after 18 years of recording for Sony-affiliated labels, there has been only speculation about who would release their next album and how. Kelly Curtis, who has managed Pearl Jam since day one, conducted a wide-ranging interview with Billboard on Sunday night, confirming that the band's next release - rumored to be called "Backspacer" and currently scheduled for an early fall release - would come without a U.S. label, but a consortium of partners, including Target as the "big box" retail partner.

"We'll have a lot of partners," said Curtis, who confirmed that deals were also finished or in the works with an online retailer, a mobile partner, a gaming company and with a network or possibly networks of indie retail stores. "Target ended up allowing us to have other partners. We'll be able to take care of all levels of the Pearl Jam fan...We wish we could tell the whole story right now, but all the deals aren't done. Target was cool enough to realize that little independent record stores are not their competition." Curtis was also quick to note that the album would be for sale via Pearl Jam's fan club, Ten Club.

News of the Target commercial taping first broke last week on antiquiet.com, which is also hosting a bootleg recording from the Target taping of a song that Curtis confirmed was called "The Fixer." While a first single hasn't been definitively chosen from the new album yet, the song is in the running. An official first single will likely be released in July.

Curtis said that the Target commercial was only one reason for the Showbox session; with singer Eddie Vedder on tour supporting his solo work for the next month, "we had a narrow window to get some footage," says Curtis. "We shot three or four songs that night." Curtis said that some of the footage may be used for a project that Cameron Crowe is working on in connection to the band's 20th anniversary.

Pearl Jam will play at least one new song tonight on the debut of "The Tonight Show" with Conan O'Brien. "That was booked months ago," said Curtis. "We didn't even know if the album was going to be finished when we booked it. It isn't like we're releasing a single after the show or anything." And while blogs are rampant with speculation that the band will play "The Fixer," Curtis said the band was still kicking around "two or three songs, all of them new" to perform.

Curtis also confirmed that the band would tour to support this latest album, and that internationally, the album would be released via Universal Music Group.

"I make decisions around the band's business that are consistent with their overall philosophy," said Curtis, "which is to sell music in a way that's accessible and affordable to their fans, on every distribution platform that their fans access music, and in a way that takes care of the little guys.

Everyone's making assumptions because Target is a big corporation," said Curtis. "Its important to remember we just got out of this 18 year relationship with Sony, and I'm pretty sure they are a bigger corporation than Target. We have the freedom to pick our partners and more control when we've ever had before. We're excited to choose who we're in business with."

Curtis says it was important to him and to the band to redefine the notion of an "exclusive" retail partnership. "I appreciate the efforts of bands like AC/DC and Radiohead," says the manager, alluding to two of the bands that have self-released albums recently. "But I wanted our plan to be multi-dimensional to address old and modern ways of fans accessing music. It will allow all of our fans to have the same access."

"This is an ongoing experiment," said Curtis. "Every time we do something it's new for us, and were not trying to tackle the whole world at once. All we've been searching for forever is independence and control over our own stuff. The way of releasing records is changing every day. This is the best way we could do it ourselves in America. Right or wrong, we'll figure that out and make it better the next time."

Pearl Jam make a commercial for Target? Not really. Let me explain

It seems that the world is coming to an end. Not only are icons dropping like flies, i.e. Farrah Faucett, Michael Jackson, but now the day that I thought I'd never see will be here soon. No, not my 40th birthday. Pearl Jam has made a commercial for a major corporation. I hear they have already filmed it, with Cameron Crowe directing. Well,if you have to make a commercial, it's always good to get a great director.

Now, I know what you're thinking right about now. "It's not like they are hawking hamburgers or cars. They're trying to sell an album." I know. I know. I guess I never wanted to see them go so mainstream.

But the more I think about it the more I can understand them having to do it. For the first time, they won't have a major label to help sell their new CD, "Backspacer". They have to do it themselves. This could be a very interesting thing to watch when you think about it. Not alot big names have done this to sell their latest album. The only other I can think of is Prince.

I think this helps both parties. The band gets their album in front on people that they may not otherwise have access to and the big box store gets exclusive rights to sell the CD. They like the money part (like I had to point that out to you).

I guess the jury will be out until September but I think Prince moved alot CD's when he sold his CD exclusivly and i think it hit number 1. What do ya think?

Backspacer Track Listing has been leaked

According to Pearl Jam Evolution fan site and a German magazine "Visions" the track listing for the new Pearl Jam CD has been leaked. It's as follows:

BACKSPACER
1. See My Friend
2. Got Some
3. The Fixer
4. Johnny Guitar
5. Just Breathe
6. Amongst The Waves
7. Unthought Known
8. Supersonic
9. Speed Of Sound
10. Force Of Nature
11. The End

For a full description of each song head over to www.pearljamevolution.blogspot.com
The site is in portugees but you can convert to English by using an online transator like BabelFish. You can get the meaning of the translation even though not true English format.

New Pearl Jam songs on Rock Band

If you're a fan of Rock Band and PJ like myself, then you're gonna love that Pearl Jam has decided to release a whole game of 50+ Pearl Jam songs. But if you can't wait 'til 2010, you can download a bundle of three songs from the rock band website. The songs include “Brother,” a live version of “Alive” and a live version of “State of Love and Trust.” The live versions are taken fron the "Drop in the Park" CD. It’ll run you 2 bucks if you buy each song separately, or $5.50 if you pick up the bulk of ‘em.

Help Pearl jam make a video

Hey guys,

Ever wanted to see a video of "PORCH" buy Pearl Jam never made one? Well, here's your chance to do just that. Here's the article that explains:

from FuelTV.com

Tickets to ACL taping in October

Hey guys,

Just want to check in with everyone and let you know that I have emailed the powers that be at Austin City Limits TV show and asked for media creditials to the Oct 3rd taping. I will be in Austin for the concert on Sunday and would love to see the taping. Cross your fingers. Post any comments. Thanks

Pearl Jam New Album Release Date set for Sept 22nd

Hey guys,

Just wanted to update all of you and let you know that Pearl Jam will be releasing their new album "Backspacer" on Tuesday, Sept 22nd, 2009. If you haven't heard "Got some" from the tonight Show, you can head over to www.tenclub.net and hear it there. Counting the days to album drop and ACL Festival.

BTW, if you are going to ACL on Sunday to see Pearl Jam, email me at mario@giventocast.com so that we can meet in person. I still want to do a podcast from there but I may not be able to... more info. on that as the date gets nearer.

I hope to get next podcast up as soon as I can. Just started a new job so my free time has been cut bigtime.

Pearl Jam to tape Austin City Limits on Oct. 3rd

It seems my sources were correct when they told me that PJ would be taping an episode of Austin City Limits on the weekend that they would be in Texas for the ACL festival. austin360.com has confirmed that they will be taping on Sat., Oct. 3rd. I am going to try very best to snag a ticket to the show, but with a capacity of 320 seats, it's gonna be tough. I will be at the ACL festival on Oct. 4th to see the guys close out the 3 day event. Stay tuned for more details.

If you want to read the whole article click here.

New Given To Cast Podcast

Hey guys,

Since PJ is doing stuff again I am going to try get this podcast out every week again and hopefully get some live podcast from the tour this October. In the meantime, here's the next episode of Given To Cast



Show Notes:
Week in Review
Song of the Week: (Breath and a Scream from new TEN re-release)
Covered: Black (by Aaron Lewis of STAIND)
Contest Info.
Email Question

I will post all Contest info. shortly for now you have to listen to the show.

P.S.: Check out my podcast on podOmatic here: http://giventocast.podOmatic.com
You can subscribe to the podcast and you will be emailed when the latest show is up and ready.

UPDATE: As stated on podcast, it was rumored that Pearl Jam will tape a segment of Austin City Limits and it turns out, it's true. Here's the story.

PBS hit concert series Austin City Limits is celebrating 35 years on the air, and they've snagged some top-notch acts to help with the festivities. The upcoming season will premier on Oct. 3 with the help of Dave Matthews Band.
Following Matthews, the lineup will be comprised of Pearl Jam, Kenny Chesney, Elvis Costello, Willie Nelson & Asleep at the Wheel, Beastie Boys, Sonic Youth, Ben Harper and Relentless 7, M. Ward, Andrew Bird, Madeline Peyroux, St. Vincent, Heartless Bastards, Okkervil River and Band of Heathens.

Other performers and exact broadcast dates are forthcoming.

BREAKING TOUR NEWS!!!!

*** BREAKING NEWS *** BREAKING NEWS *** BREAKING NEWS ***

Pearl Jam has confirmed to headline Austin City Limits Festival in October!!! That's right Texas fans, after 8 years, Pearl Jam is returning to Texas to play the Austin City Limits Festival on Oct. 2-4, 2009. No word on wich date and time. (My birthday is Oct. 2, guess what I'm getting!!!!)

Anyway, according to austin360.com and another Texas promoter I personally know, they have confirmed that Pearl Jam along with Dave Mathews Band, Beastie Boys, Kings of Leon and Ghostland Observatory are playing this year.

Tickets are for the whole 3 day event are $185 each with VIP tickets running $850 each, Whew!!! The offical announcement will come out April 28th. For more info, visit their website, www.aclfestival.com

P.S. A little birdy told me they may be doing more shows in the area. Like Houston, Dallas or San Antonio. Keeping fingers crossed for Corpus

Ten Redux Review podcast

Hey guys,

Guess who's back? Yeah, I know, it's only me but as I know you know, our favorite band is re0releasign their debut album, "TEN" on March 24, but happen to have gotten my hands on the Redux part of the re-release and I'm hoping to get a new podcast up ASAP. If anyone is interested in helping me out witht he review, send me an email t: mario@giventocast.com and I'll get back to you. Thanks

Vote for Change? Part 1

Hey guys,

Here's the first of 3 parts of the documentry of the Vote for Change? tour Pearl Jam and other bands did in October of 2004.


Pearl Jam: Vote For Change? 2004 - PART 1 from Pearl Jam on Vimeo.

Don't start celebrating early!!!

Hey guys,

For all those Obama supporters that are becoming over confident of an Obama win, check out this video. Keep making the arguement to vote for Obama no matter where you live in the USA.

Fight The Smears

Fight the smears of John McCain's campaign and spread the truth

Pallin' around with hate

Hey guys,

Just wanted to post another video from Brave New Films about all the hate talk coming from McCain/Palin rallies.



UPDATED: This is another video from a campaign rally. It's just shos how ignorant and misinformed you can be if all you do is watch FOX News or listen to all right wing radio.



This video was put together before we got word that two Obama supporters at a Palin rally got punched in the face and body by some Palin supporters. They were escorted out of the rally and as a result, filed a police report. More to come.

Vote Vets New Ad

Here's the new Vote Vets ad slamming McCain for his Voting record on veterans' issues. If you're a Vet or know one, you may want to hear the truth from actual Iraq War Veteran. Here' it is:

Keating Economics - What john McCain wants you to forget

Hey guys,

I just wanted to post a documentry on John McCain and Charles Keating. Please take the time to watch this 13 min film. It explains how John McCain was involved with the S&L scandal and eventual collapse. He and Sarah Palin want to "turn the page" on this economic crisis and resort to smearing and "swift-boating" their way into the white house. Don't fall for that. Watch this film and share it with everyone you know. Here's the film:

The Real McCain 3 - Economics

Hey guys,

Here's the Real McCain on Economics. it's kinda hard to trust a guy like this with the Economy.

The Real McCain

It's time we tell the truth about John McCain. Send this video to 10 of your closest friends and family. We cannot continue this path that we have been on for the last 8 years. It's time for change!!! Watch this video and I think it will convince you to vote for Obama!!!!



VOTE ON NOV. 4TH!!!!!

It's time to speak up

Hey guys,

I know that I have neglected this blog for a whle now and I promise that I will get back to this podcast as soon as this political season is over. I have been spending my free time volunteering for the Obama Campaign. This is a very inportant time in our nation's history and if you plan on being here for the next 4 to 8 years, you owe it to yourself and your kids to get involved. I have it hard here in Texas. Not only has Pearl Jam skipped over us for the last 4 years (I know they'll be back soon!!!LOL) but I also live in a state that will probably go to the Republicans.

I have struggled to be able to get another view on politics out to the local public but there not much of an outlet to do that here. This area is dominated by right wing radio and if you trying calling them on their one sided views, they either try to make you look dumb or just plain cut you off. They always have the last word and never let you finish any statement. So I have decided to call them out. I will be calling a local radio show today (Sept 22) and challenging the host, Eric Von Wade, ( www.ericvonwade.com ) to a debate on the issues (Visit his site to see what kind of person here is). My bet is that he will either brush it off or just say no. He has all the advantages. All I have on my side is the truth. That's all I need.

I have started up a new blog site for my political views and I invite you to join me in expressing yours there as well. I will not censor you or make fun of your views but instead talk about them.

I call this new blog site "Given To Speak". Please subscribe to it at: www.giventospeak.blogspot.com

Thanks

South Texas Music Fest - Telsa "Modern Day Cowboy"

Here's a video of Tesla doing "Modern Day Cowboy" on Saturday night. Sorry the video ain't the greatest. Sounds good though!!!

South Texas Rock Fest pics

Hey guys,

Sorry for the deley on the podcast but I am having trouble with my recording software. It seems i will have to re-do the whole show. I will be getting to that shortly.

But I wanted to upload some pics of the South Texas RockFest i went to this weekend in San Antonio. First off, I know that these are 70's and 80's bands but this was a great show. My brother works for the Miller Lite Distributor in S.A. and got me and my wife the sweet hookup to their private party area on stage. Yes on stage!!! All the beer and food you can eat and pretty cool place to hang out. It was 100 degrees on Friday and Saturday and it was HOT!!!! Anyway... I took some pictures and some video of the show. I got to meet Jeff Keith of Tesla on his way up to the stage. Here's the pictures I took:



I got a picture of don Dokken of Dokken as well:



I'll be uploading video soon of Tesla from Sat. night. All in all, it was a great weekend. I had great time.

Podcast is coming soon.

Show #2 is almost done!!!!

Hey guys,

Just wanted to let you guys know that I am putting the finishing touches on the next show and it will include some of the Bonnaroo show I just downloaded (FINALLY!!!) the show from Ten Club and I am stoked with the sound. I'm blaring it right now!!!! Anyway... show's coming this weekend.

BTW, on a side note, I will be attending The South Texas Rock Fest in San Antonio ths weekend and my brother has the sweet hook up. (Thanks, Bro!) Let's just say we will be backstage livin' up. I hope to meet the guys from Queensryche again (met them a few years back at show in S.A.) and Dokken. Tesla is on Sat. and I may be there for that as well. To see the whole line up, check out the website at: www.southtexasrockfest.com

Pearl Jam at MSG I - 6-24-08

Check out this video of last night show.... LEASH!!!!!

June 16, 2006

Hey guys,

Just wanted to update you on some things.


First things first, I have added an email subscription box to the right so that so you can receive emails everytime I update my blog.

Second, about the Skypecast, as some of you may have noticed, we had one planned for one before the show but I couldn't get to my PC in time. I was coming in from out-of-town and got home late. I will be trying to schedule one in a few days. Let me know if you have any suggestions for topics to discuss.

Third, from what I hear, Pearl Jam torn it up at Bonnaroo on Sat. night, doing an almost 3 hour set. It seems that this pissed off "king" Kanye and supposedly caused him to perform at 4:30am!!! It seems that he wanted to perform on the main stage so that he could do his 'Glow in the dark " show. What an ass!!! Everytime I want to like this guys, he does something stupid like this. But I digress... Hear more about this story on the next podcast.

Lastly, I wanted to let you guys know that I will have purchased The Bonnaroo bootleg. I am willing to trade with someone that is buying another show so that I can use on the podcast. If you are interested in helping out the show, email me at: mario@giventocast.com

BTW, working on the next show. It should be up by end of week. Thanks

No webcast of PJ at Bonnaroo... but I hear they'll be on FUSE tv

Hey guys,

Just wanted to let you now though Pearl jam are playing Bonnaroo, there will be no webcast of them. guess they're really pissed at AT&T. Suck it, AT&T!!!! Anyway...

There is a good chance of seeing a few songs on Fuse. Check out www.fuse.tv and check listings and times

Given To Cast Podcast Show #1 -6-12-2008

Hey guys,

The first show of what I hope are many podcasts to come. Enjoy!!!!



Show Notes:

New Intro
Week in Review
Song of the week - Here's to the State...
Pearl Jam-Covered - Seether covers "Immortality"
Mailbag

Please feel free to email any suggestions, comments, show reviews and/or show ideas to:
mario@giventocast.com

NOTE: If you want to participate in a LIVE roundtable discussions on the Pearl jam or the topics of the day, join me and others PJ fans at my Skype address : GIVENTOCAST1 If you need to download software, it's FREE d/l and to participate, you can d/l it at: www.skype.com. You will need Mic/headphone and cable or DSl connection.

Time of roundtable will be at: 8:30 pm CST, Sat., June 14, BEFORE Pearl Jam take the stage at Bonnaroo.

Don't worry if they webcast show, we will not go longer than that. Email me to RSVP for the chat session.

PODCAST CORRECTION: When announcing the start of Pearl Jam's Summer tour, I mistakenly announced their first show was on Thursday, June 12. the correct day was Wednesday, June 11. Sorry for the mistake.

The Empire Strikes Barack

I thought this was funny, even though we are supposed to be uniting th party. this is pretty good.



New podcast coming this week with a new format... The podcast is going to an adult format, which means no censorship of language and content!!!

Stay Tuned.

I am trying to get back to this...

He guys,

I wanted to let you guys know that I am working on some things and I will get another podcast up very soon. I have been very busy with family, work and other things that consume our lives and I'm finding it harder to buy gas to get around to do them.

Gone forever are the days of 59 cents a gallon. The price it cost to fill up my go-cart and drive it around an empty parking lot on a Sunday afternoon. Now, if I still had that go-cart, I would be paying $ 3.49 a gallon to ride that around.

I am so glad there is someone running for president that understands this and isn't afraid to tell the American people the truth, instead of pandering to them and promising little more than a band-aid solution for an on going problem. Take a look at this video and see why I am voting for this man.



Stay Tuned, we'll be back!!!!

Bill Clinton urges you to choose HOPE..

Hey guys,

Been totally swamped lately and I know I promised to get this blog going again but I have been way too busy with work, family and just life. I am going to start this someday, maybe when they start touring again, I'll bring this back. For now, I'm going to focus on using any free time I may have to campaigning for Barack Obama.

Being a Texan, I got my turn at voting AND caucusing last night. Though we didn't do well in our precinct, he did much better in the cities and areas around Houston and Dallas. As for the popular vote, we just missed it. Pretty good though for someone that was 20 point underdog last month. Just ran outta time.

In any event, it's over. I'm beat after standing out side my polling place in Corpus. But I wanted to let you guys know that if you live in Pennsylvania or any other state that will vote in the next few weeks, get involved and help Barack wrap this up in April.

I found this clip of Bill Clintion praising John Kerry in 2004 when he campaigned for him. Listen to what he says and ask yourself this question, "How can he sing the praises of John Kerry about how he inspires "hope"? With that logic you should vote for Obama, right?

Anyway here's the clip:



TRANSCRIPT: Now, one of Clinton Laws of Politics is this: "If one candidate is trying to scare you and one candiate is trying to get you to think, if one cadidate is appealing to your fears and the other is appealing to your hopes, you better vote for the one that wants you to think and hope. That's the best."



"Yes, We Can"
will.i.am

www.barackobama.com

Episode 36 is coming soon & other things

Hey guys,

Putting finishing touches on the next episode but I wanted to let you in on what will be happening in future episdoes starting with Episode 36. I am bringing back The Call Out contest and I will giving away some pretty cool prizes including A-one-of-a-kind T-Shirt I made as a mock up for some future T-Shirts I am in the process of making,indoor wall decals (just like FatHead decals) of Pearl Jam and much more!!!

So here's what you need to do. Email me your name and phone number you wish to be contacted at and best time to call and you will be entered in the contest. If you're picked, I will call you and ask you a Pearl Jam related question, if you answer correctly you will that episode's prize. It's that simple.

Stay tuned

UPDATE: my email address is: mario@giventocast.com

Vote for me and win!!!

Hey guys,

As you know from my last post, I entered the banner below in the brickfish.com contest. I have decided if you guys help me win, I will give one lucky winner the New Pearl Jam DVD, Immagine in Cornice. And if you sign up(FREE)on brickfish.com and vote for me, I will give the winner the DVD and a Given To Cast T-shirt. Please vote as much as you can. Thanks!!

Once you vote, send in your name, email and phone number where you can be reached at and I will enter your name in the drawing. Good Luck!!! mario@giventocast.com or giventocast@aol.com

go to www.brickfish.com/giventocast

Pearl Jam DVD banner contest - Vote for mine, Please!

Hey guys,

There's a Pearl Jam contest on Brickfish.com I have entered. You have to create a banner for your web pages. I need all the votes I can get. Please vote for mine. Here's what it looks like:



Thanks!

New Poll for SotW

Hey guys,

I want to leave it up to you to choose the next Song of the Week for the next podcast. Check out the poll on the top right hand side and votee for your choice. The top vote will be played in Episode 36. Hurry poll closes Friday, Sept. 14 at 12:00 pm.

NEW PODCAST EPISODE: #35

Hey guys,

Long time, no podcast, huh??!!! We'll, if you have been waiting (yeah, right, Episode 35 is up and ready for your listening pleasure. Enjoy!!!

Show Notes:
- The Week in Review
- Song of the Week - Hard Sun by Eddie Vedder
- What happened to me in the last few months?
- Rare Song - Anything In Between (unreleased track)
- Email Question

P.S.: New email is giventocast@aim.com

Trailer for New Pearl Jam DVD

Hey guys,

Here's the trailer for the new Pearl Jam DVD coming out September 25, Immagine In Cornice (Italian for “Picture In A Frame”).



Enjoy!!

AT&T: It was a mistake??!!! Yeah, right!

Hey guys,

Just wanted to put my 2 cents in about what AT&T admits was "a mistake" by the monitor of the Lollapalooza webcast.

If you haven't heard, during the webcast of Pearl Jam's set this past weekend, AT&T took it upon itself, at least this "monitor" did, to censor Ed and the band from their opinions of George Bush. Now, if you guys know me, this is a big issue with me, censorship and this "president".

This is what you should've heard:


Now, I know what some of you might be thinking, "It was just a few seconds. It wasn't that bad." Well, I beg to differ. If we allow big corporations to censor what we say, in any way whatsoever, we are setting a precedence that could allow them to censor our phone calls, blogs or any other free speech protected by the constitution. If you noticed that as soon as they we called out by the band, AT&T immediately issued a statement.

"The editing of the Pearl Jam performance on Sunday night was a serious mistake made by a Webcast vendor and completely contrary to our policy," AT&T's statement said. "We have policies in place with respect to editing excessive profanity, but AT&T does not edit or censor performances. We have that policy in place because the Blue Room is not age-restricted."

I think AT&T needs to go further than just issuing a statement. I don't even think they apologized for it. They just say it isn't their policy to censor artists. They need to fire their vendor.

This isn't the first time the AT&T has done this. They did the same thing on the webcasts from Bonnaroo in June during the John Butler Trio show when he was talking about the lack of response from our government during Katrina, and also during the Flaming Lips show when the lead singer was talking about how much George Bush had screwed up. I saw the webcasts. The sound did not cut out at any other time - only when someone was talking about George Bush or the goverment in a negative way.

I think it's time for us to let AT&T know that we won't tolerate this from them or any other big corporation. As of yesterday, I have decided to cancel my home phone and internet service I have with AT&T. I have had their service for over a year now so I won't incur any penalties. When asked by the rep. why I was canceling my service, I ,at first, said it was personal reasons. She kept on asking in different ways, why I was cancelling. After taking a deep breath, I told her I can not in good conscience continue giving my hard earned money to a company that believes in censorship. She quickly retorted that they don't. Then I told her the story about the show and that this wasn't a one-time incident. To her credit, she heard me out but said she knew nothing about what I was telling her and that it was news to her. I suggested she look into it for herself but that I had already made my decision to cancel. She went ahead and did just that for me and apologized for what "I felt" happened.

So, I challenge all you PJ fans and others to take a stand like I did. If you use AT&T, stop using them. They will get the message.

Peace!

Sorry for going M.I.A. but...

Hey guys,

Sorry for going M.I.A. in the middle of the 3 part series on the The Gorge Box Set but it couldn't be helped.

On July 12, I lost a good and old friend of mine. It was a shock to hear the news. I dropped everything and went to be with his parents. They are taking it the hardest.

He was an only child and a father of three boys and loving husband. We grew up together as kids and there wasn't a weekend that went by that we didn't sleep over at each other's houses. But as the years past, we grew apart and found other friends but we would see each other at least 4 or 5 times a year on holidays.

I had visited with his mother the week before his death and asked how he was doing. She let me know that he had been kinda down lately. It seems he had been unhappy about living 2 hours away from his parents and the job he had was less than he envisioned for himself.

I should've called him. I should've been there for him. But life got in the way and I missed my chance.

He came home to visit his parents that week. I think it made him feel happy being home. On July 11th, sometime that night, he took a handful of prescription medicine from his mother's cabinet and never woke up.

As a person of faith, it goes against my belief to take your life and I have been wrestling with this in my mind for these past weeks. Anger at him and myself. Sadness and tears at his funeral. The realization that he's gone.

If you know of anyone that is depressed, don't ignore it or put off speaking with them. Your voice and ears could be what puts their minds at ease. Get them some help or just be there for them.

The next podcast is dedicated to him.

Alex, we miss you!!!

Here's a link to his Obit:

http://obits.caller.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewobit&ID=55193