New Podcast Coming... May 1st!

...more music, less talk.... we're talking that good sh*t... Stay tuned...

Wishlist Fundraiser in San Antonio TODAY

 

Well, the day has FINALLY come... After waiting since March of this year, the fundraiser is gonna happen today in San Antonio... Please, if you are going to the show or not, try to stop by Pat O'Brien's before to support some local causes... If you don't want any of the prizes for the drawings, we will happily accept any monetary donations you can give... Please help us support some LOCAL worth while causes ... Come say "Hi" to me if you see me at fundraiser or show.... would to meet and talk with you...

Given To Cast - Episode 09-16-2012

 Picture by: Joe Little

Hey guys!
Another episode is up and we have a second interview with Joe Little from Come to The Porch dot net, giving us a review of the Made in America Fest show and pre-party event. He also speaks about the upcoming event this coming weekend for the Deluna Fest in Pensacola Beach, FL. Also, I am doing another Trivia Contest but you have to listen to the show to get the answer. You have until Sept. 25th at 11:59 pm to send in your answers to mario@giventocast.net.
Good luck and enjoy the podcast!

GIVEN TO CAST - EPISODE 09-16-2012


Show Notes: Week in Review
Song of the Week: Better Things from Amsterdam I 2012
Trivia Contest: What mistake do I say in Interview with a Fan segment
                (Hint: it's a name of a song)
Interview of a Fan - Joe Little with Come to The Porch
                    (MIA review)
Live Rarity: Act of Love (Neil Young
             Sept. 16th, 1995-Southpark Meadows in Austin, TX

Given To Cast Episode 08-24-2012

Latest episode of Given To Cast is up. Have a great interview with Joe Little of Come to The Porch dot net and some more great music from Amsterdam Night I show. Enjoy!

GIVEN TO CAST EPISODE 08-24-2012


Show Notes:

Week in Review
Song(s) of the Week: Amongst The Waves and Indifference
Interview with a Fan: Joe Little of Come To The Porch dot net
GTC Extra: Black

Given To Cast Episode 07-20-2012

 Original Photo taken by: Leanne Martin

Are you ready for some more music from  the Euro 2012 tour? Well, have we got a show for you... Enjoy!

GIVEN TO CAST EPISODE 07-20-2012

Given To Cast Episode 06-29-2012

Original photo taken by:Johnny Firecloud

Hey Guys,

The latest podcast is up and chock full of awesome songs from Amsterdam I and II...  Now, with 60% less talking and 60% more Jamin'!!! Enjoy!! Special thanks to its211me for all the awesome audio!!!

GIVEN TO CAST PODCAST - EPISODE 06-29-2012

Given To Cast - Episode 06-22-2012

New podcast of Given To cast is up. Take a listen below. Enjoy!!


GIVEN TO CAST EPISODE 06-22-2012





Show Notes:
Week in Review - 2012 Euro Tour
Song(s) of the Week - "Better Things" (Ray Davies) and "Devil Doll" (X with Eddie Vedder)
GTC Extra - "Fell on Black Days" by Soundgarden from Rock Am Ring 2012 show
Live Rarites - "Paralyzed" 08-04-2000
Extra song - "Rusty Cage" Soundgarden from Rock Am Ring 2012 show

Pearl Jam Announce Missoula, MT Show

Pearl Jam headed to Montana in Sept. Anyone want to car pool?? Here's the information on the Ten Club site"

We are happy to announce that Pearl Jam will perform in Missoula, MT at the Adams Center on Sunday, September 30^th marking the band's only scheduled U.S. non-festival date for 2012.

Special guests Mudhoney will open the show.

September 30 – Missoula, Montana at University of Montana Adams Center


Ten Club Pre-sale:
A Ten Club ticket drawing will be held for all eligible members for a chance to purchase pre-sale tickets.  Eligible members will have the chance to enter the drawing for a chance to buy seated or standing GA floor tickets.

For more information: www.pearljam,com

New PearlJam.com Site Coming Soon!

On a slow news day but news-worthy, posting an email I received from Ten Club today:

Looks like Ten Club is making improvements to their site... That's what I love about Ten Club.. They're always working to be better; its a testament to the work they do. Looking forward and can't wait!! Nice Job to Tim and the crew!!!

Dear MARIO,
 
We are excited to announce that Ten Club will be unveiling the new pearljam.com website in early June 2012.
 
It’s been a long road, but we’ve finally arrived thanks to the creative input from the band, a stellar team of site developers new and old, the band’s archivist and recording engineers, and Ten Club member feedback.
 
Your favorite Pearl Jam website features will remain, including:
-      Forums
-      Streaming Pearl Jam radio
-      Members only merchandise
 
A bunch of new advanced features have been added, including:
-      Enhanced discography
-      Enhanced show archive, including memorabilia from the show
-      Expanded live photo slide shows, including some never seen before
-      Guest check-out in the store section of the site
-      Simpler store design and navigation
-      Select bootleg revival
-      Informative and interactive activism pages
 
New members-only features have also been added, including:
-      Easier to navigate site and member management settings
-      Automatic membership renewals
-      Member-to-member live chat
 
 
In order to prep the new site, pearljam.com will be taken offline from Sunday, June 3rd until the site launch scheduled within a week.  Our team is working hard to make the transition as smooth as possible.  However, with any new site launch there can be some unexpected growing pains. Your patience is appreciated in advance.
 
To expedite getting answers to your questions about the new site, we’ve set up a page called Answers to Frequently Asked Questions, which we will update continually. You can find that page at the following link: www.pearljam.com/faq
If you don’t see an answer to your question there, please email info@tenclub.net
 
As always, we want your feedback. Once the new site goes live in early June let us know what you think and what we can improve by filling out this feedback form https://pjguest.wufoo.com/forms/z7p9z7/
 
 
In the meantime, here’s a sneak peek behind-the-curtains to give you a feel for things to come...

Bootlegs


Store


Activism Page


Best regards,
10c

Pearl Jam to play Made in America Music Festival

Looks like we have found out another date added to 2012 tour... Email I got from Ten Club below:



 



We are pleased to announce that Pearl Jam is headlining Made in America Music Festival curated by Jay-Z. Made in America takes place Labor Day Weekend (Saturday, September 1st - Sunday, September 2^nd) at Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park.

PLEASE NOTE: Made In America Festival will announce Pearl Jam's exact performance date and time in the coming weeks.

In addition to Pearl Jam, this 2-day music festival will include performances from fellow artists like Jay-Z, Passion Pit, Dirty Projectors, D’Angelo and much more.

TICKETS:

Made In America Festival two-day passes go on sale this Wednesday, May 23rd at 10am ET / 7am PT at: 
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/020048B179F82901?crosssite=LN_US:1736018:16959

Sorry, Pearl Jam travel packages are not available for Made In America Festival.

Official website: http://www.madeinamericafest.com/
Tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/020048B179F82901?crosssite=LN_US:1736018:16959
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MadeInAmericaFest
Twitter: #MadeInAmerica

Don't forget... Mike McCready will be on TMS Sat., May 5th!

 Don't forget that Mike McCready is gonna be on VH1's That Metal Show Sat., May 5th., 11:00 pm est. Check out a clip below...

Get More: That Metal Show

Given To Cast Episode 05-04-2012

GIVEN TO CAST EPISODE 05-04-2012


Show Notes:

Week in Review
Song of the Week: "Live to Rise" Soundgarden
GTC Extras: Speed of Sound by Pearl Jam and Skipping by Eddie Vedder
Live Rarities: Ball and Chain by Social Distortion w/ Eddie Vedder and Mike McCready
Covered: Just Breathe covered by Willie Nelson

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"

Given To Cast - Episode 03-30-2012

Latest Episode is up! Interview with WISHLIST FOUNDATION PRE-PARTY organizer, Melissa Weaver!

GIVEN TO CAST - EPISODE 3-30-2012


The Week in Review
Song of the Week - "Keep On" Star Anna with Mike McCready
Interview with a Fan - Melissa Weaver
(organizer of Wishlist/EV Pre-Party event)
Live Rarities - Someone Else (08-04-2000)
Extra Song: "Around The Bend", Eddie Vedder Solo

Mike McCready tapes guest apprearance on That Metal Show

picture courtesy @EddieTrunk


Looks like Mike taped his appearance on a future episode of "That Metal Show". The show also included Michael Schenker and Frank Hannon. This episode is scheduled to air on May 5th on VH1 Classic. Check your local listings for times.