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Friday 20 November 2009 Source: Wots-On.Info. Link: Pearl Jam at Etihad Stadium Melbourne - Melbourne VIC Australia Pearl Jam announced today that they will play a series of outdoo...
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Friday 20 November 2009

Source: Wots-On.Info.
Link: Pearl Jam at Etihad Stadium Melbourne - Melbourne VIC Australia

Pearl Jam announced today that they will play a series of outdoor shows in November in Australia and New Zealand, in support of their new album, Backspacer.

Pearl Jam will be returning to Australia for the first time in 3 years, bringing with them their old touring mates, Ben Harper and Relentless7 and Liam Finn, to play for one night only in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Auckland and Christchurch. Tickets for all shows go on sale on Monday 17 August.

Pearl Jam is one of the most influential live bands of the modern era. Beginning with their iconic debut album, Ten, in 1991 and continuing through to today, the quintet have consistently combined the perfect amalgam of punk aesthetics with anthemic, classic rock sounds, and in the process have created one of the most respected catalogues in rock history. For the past 18 years, Pearl Jam has remained a relevant cultural and political force, having completed countless international tours and selling over 60 million records worldwide.

Scheduled for release in Australia and New Zealand on Friday, 18 September, the band's ninth studio album, Backspacer, will be available in both countries before the rest of the world. The first single, The Fixer, went to Australian radio on 21 July and was the No. 1 most added song to radio that week.

It's been 3 years since Pearl Jam last toured Australia and New Zealand and their Australian fans clearly haven't forgotten them with two songs appearing in Triple J's recent Hottest 100 of All Time list (Alive at No. 24 and Better Man at No. 39).

Appearing with Pearl Jam, and no stranger to Australian shores, is Ben Harper and Relentless 7, who were last here in April of this year to headline the 20th Anniversary East Coast Blues and Roots Festival and perform a one-off, sold out headline show in Sydney.

In the current sea of disposable, throwaway pop artists, Ben Harper and Relentless 7 are making timeless rock music with a cohesive collection that is as raw and unrelenting, as it is arrestingly haunting and emotional. Any preconceptions in regards to a "Ben Harper sound" should be thrown out altogether as Ben Harper and Relentless7 get their rock chops on for these stadium shows.

Opening all shows will be New Zealand's own Liam Finn. Having played his own sold-out shows on every continent, opened for the The Black Keys and Eddie Vedder, and performed at the All Tomorrow's Parties' ATP Vs The Fans Part II: The Fans Strike Back Festival in UK earlier this year, Liam will join the tour in support of the worldwide release his new EP, Champagne In Seashells, featuring Long Way to Go, on 4 September, 2009.

Currently preparing for a short tour of New Zealand and Australia, Liam said "…Pearl Jam are one of the most genuine bands around today and have always been committed to their non-compromising attitude towards making real rock n roll. It's an honour to share the stage with them."

The shows announced will be 'one-show-only' concerts and promise to be THE must-see rock events of the summer season!

Promoter Chugg Entertainment's Executive Chairman Michael Chugg added, "This is such an exciting line up. Pearl Jam are one of the greatest rock bands of this generation and they are still very much in their prime. It's fantastic to be able to present around four hours of live music for such as great price; that's testament to Pearl Jam and their continued passion for giving their fans something special for an affordable ticket."

>>> RELATED LINK:
http://www.pearljam.com/

Category: Live Music, Melbourne
Keywords: Pearl Jam, tour, concert, gig, show, Etihad Stadium

Friday 20 November 2009

Source: Wots-On.Info.
Link: Pearl Jam at Etihad Stadium Melbourne - Melbourne VIC Australia

Pearl Jam announced today that they will play a series of outdoor shows in November in Australia and New Zealand, in support of their new album, Backspacer.

Pearl Jam will be returning to Australia for the first time in 3 years, bringing with them their old touring mates, Ben Harper and Relentless7 and Liam Finn, to play for one night only in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Auckland and Christchurch. Tickets for all shows go on sale on Monday 17 August.

Pearl Jam is one of the most influential live bands of the modern era. Beginning with their iconic debut album, Ten, in 1991 and continuing through to today, the quintet have consistently combined the perfect amalgam of punk aesthetics with anthemic, classic rock sounds, and in the process have created one of the most respected catalogues in rock history. For the past 18 years, Pearl Jam has remained a relevant cultural and political force, having completed countless international tours and selling over 60 million records worldwide.

Scheduled for release in Australia and New Zealand on Friday, 18 September, the band's ninth studio album, Backspacer, will be available in both countries before the rest of the world. The first single, The Fixer, went to Australian radio on 21 July and was the No. 1 most added song to radio that week.

It's been 3 years since Pearl Jam last toured Australia and New Zealand and their Australian fans clearly haven't forgotten them with two songs appearing in Triple J's recent Hottest 100 of All Time list (Alive at No. 24 and Better Man at No. 39).

Appearing with Pearl Jam, and no stranger to Australian shores, is Ben Harper and Relentless 7, who were last here in April of this year to headline the 20th Anniversary East Coast Blues and Roots Festival and perform a one-off, sold out headline show in Sydney.

In the current sea of disposable, throwaway pop artists, Ben Harper and Relentless 7 are making timeless rock music with a cohesive collection that is as raw and unrelenting, as it is arrestingly haunting and emotional. Any preconceptions in regards to a "Ben Harper sound" should be thrown out altogether as Ben Harper and Relentless7 get their rock chops on for these stadium shows.

Opening all shows will be New Zealand's own Liam Finn. Having played his own sold-out shows on every continent, opened for the The Black Keys and Eddie Vedder, and performed at the All Tomorrow's Parties' ATP Vs The Fans Part II: The Fans Strike Back Festival in UK earlier this year, Liam will join the tour in support of the worldwide release his new EP, Champagne In Seashells, featuring Long Way to Go, on 4 September, 2009.

Currently preparing for a short tour of New Zealand and Australia, Liam said "…Pearl Jam are one of the most genuine bands around today and have always been committed to their non-compromising attitude towards making real rock n roll. It's an honour to share the stage with them."

The shows announced will be 'one-show-only' concerts and promise to be THE must-see rock events of the summer season!

Promoter Chugg Entertainment's Executive Chairman Michael Chugg added, "This is such an exciting line up. Pearl Jam are one of the greatest rock bands of this generation and they are still very much in their prime. It's fantastic to be able to present around four hours of live music for such as great price; that's testament to Pearl Jam and their continued passion for giving their fans something special for an affordable ticket."

>>> RELATED LINK:
http://www.pearljam.com/

Category: Live Music, Melbourne
Keywords: Pearl Jam, tour, concert, gig, show, Etihad Stadium

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Pearl Jam is an American rock band that formed in Seattle, Washington in 1990. The band's original line-up consisted of Eddie Vedder (lead vocals), Jeff Ament (bass), Stone Gossard (rhythm guitar), Mike McCready (lead guitar), and Dave Krusen (drums). The band's current drummer is Matt Cameron, formerly of Soundgarden, who has been with the band since 1998. Formed after the demise of Ament and Gossard's previous band Mother Love Bone, Pearl Jam broke into the mainstream with its debut album Ten. One of the key bands of the grunge movement in the early 1990s, Pearl Jam was nevertheless criticized early on as being a corporate cash-in on ...

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Etihad Stadium
Corporate Suites Inner Sanctum Axcess One Premium Directions: Etihad Stadium is located right on the edge of Melbourne's Central Business District and in the centre of the Docklands. It is situated between North South Rd, Bourke St, Harbour Esplanade (formerly Footscray Road) and Latrobe St. Parking: You will find it easy to drive to Etihad Stadium. Major street extensions include Latrobe Street Station.There will be plenty of parking at Etihad Stadium. There is on-site parking available for 2500 cars. Some 4000 spaces can also be found in the areas next to Etihad Stadium. Back in the Western end of the CBD there are some 12,000 spaces, most of which are generally available for casual hire.The Stadium also provides 52 designated parking bays for the mobility impairedPublic Transportation: TrainsSouthern Cross is the nearest train station to Etihad Stadium. It is approximately a four-minute walk across the Bourke Street pedestrian footbridge.TramsTrams run to Etihad Stadium from La Trobe Street and Harbour Esplanade. Trams also stop in the CBD on Spencer Street, Bourke Street and Collins Street and all are a short walk to Etihad Stadium.BusesThe bus terminus is at Southern Cross Train Station and services airport transfers as well as routes across country Victoria. Etihad Stadium is a short walk across the Bourke Street pedestrian footbridge from the bus terminus. TaxisThe nearest taxi rank to Telstra Dome is located outside Car Parks A and B, adjacent to the NAB building on the Bourke Street extension. Please note taxis are not permitted to enter any of Telstra Dome’s Car Park entries as these are non-stopping areas. Taxis with mobility impaired patrons can access Telstra Dome’s Car Parks.PedestrianAn elevated, 20-metre wide pedestrian footbridge connects Etihad Stadium to Southern Cross station and intersection of Spencer and Bourke streets. Access can also be gained off La Trobe Street (Gate 7), Harbour Esplanade (Gates 8 and 9) and Bourke Street (Gates 1, 2 and 3). Box Office Hours: The office is open from 9am to 5pm, or an hour prior to the commencement of an event. Accessible Seating: Nothing has been overlooked in the planning of Etihad Stadium, including care and consideration for patrons who are mobility impaired, whether you are in a wheelchair, use a walking frame. MOBILITY IMPAIRED SEATINGThere are a variety of seating options and price categories for mobility impaired patrons. There are wheelchair bays, and sections with seats for patrons who use a walking frame, cane or are injured. These seats have excellent views and there is no seat directly in front. The precise location of the mobility impaired will vary according to the type of event being held and also price type. For some events, certain seats are designed as being ambulatory-accesible. These are for use by the patrons who cannot negotiate stairs but do not require seating allocated for mobility impaired patrons. Seating for companions is available alongside the bay or seat allocated to mobility impaired patrons-subject to availabilty.

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