I was actually surprised. I usually dont like the kind of music they play but put on a great set.

Great show.... listened to a couple of Band of Horses songs on youtube and ended up going to Gordon Biersch instead, but Pearl Jam was well worth it, playing for about 2.5 hours.... well, ~2 hours minus two breaks and the political statements. They were supposed to play until 11 (and played until ~11:30), and I think the Sprint Center folks were even surprised since they turned on the lights with a few songs remaining.

Here's one review with the playlist, and the setlist.fm playlist for those interested. It was a great mix of new stuff (new or new/vaguely familiar to me) and the classics... I'm usually left with "but, I really wish they would have played...", but not so much last night. Really glad I got to see them... they hadn't played here since 2003, and I hadn't ever seen them live.

Glad you had a good time, Bearcat. Theyr'e a fantastic band, and they still tear shit up live. One of the best I've ever seen.

PJ ususally turns the lights on for the last 1 or 2 numbers. Ed likes to see the folks out there in the crowd.

It helped my no-flash G1 camera....

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r...5-03231240.jpg

After 15 long years I got to see them again. And they blew me away in a way I didn't think was possible. I sat 7th row just right of the stage. They still have "it".

I saw Willie Wilson (former World Champion Royals CF) in the crowd before the show. He passed by my row and and he said to me: "I saw you at Spring Training". I couldn't believe it. Then when EV came out after the intermission wearing Wilson's jersey and said they were long time friends I was more thrilled.

When he brought out Thomas Young and introduced him I was nearly reduced to tears. The birthday cake was funny and fun and I again had to stifle back tears as Mike M. tore his guitar to shreds playing a Jimi rendition of Star Spangled Banner.

Beautiful show. Incredible.

Band Of Horses was also pretty good. Saw then at San Diego Street Scene last August. Good band. Good groove.

They just happened to be playing in a big shadow.

Yeah, I've seen some BoH live footage of them in big shows and outdoor festivals where they look comfortable... but they're definitely more of a small venue band to me. I can't really see them rocking out a stadium.

They played very well and had a nice, yet brief, set. I like their music a lot. And they were genuinely thrilled to be opening for PJ.

Nice review from a PJ fan from Ga.

Yeah i work with a girl who went to the STL show. After comparing experiences I am so glad i decided to see the show in KC instead of STL... Same happened when i saw smashing pumpkins in KC and STL. The KC show was awesome and the fans at the STl show sucked so it pissed billy off big time and didn’t put on a great show.

I picked up BoH CD this weekend due to this thread. I'm starting to become a fan of theirs.

NewPhin, have you checked out Benjamin Del Shreve?

A lot of people listen to Benjamin Del Shreve around here, but I haven't gotten out to one of his shows as of yet. I'd like to, though. Speaking of BoH and PJ... this video got posted up and it's badass. PJ on "Hunger Strike" with Ben Bridwell sitting in:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6MkU0tBZ-8

Sorry that I can't embed. Having to use a proxy.

Pearl Jam is still a great band. Their last two CDs have been as good as anything put out in the last few years, IMO. I've seen them 3 times. I saw them in KC on the Yield tour & it was one of the best shows I've ever seen.

I'm not very familiar with Band of Horses, but I'm thinking I should be. I like everything I've heard from them. I just listened to Funeral 2x in a row.

Pearl Jam can suck a wet noodle.

Go sit in the corner, ROR. You're on time-out. %(/