Eddie Vedder Goes Solo for Aussie Tour

Those killer concert announcements are coming through so quickly we’re all going to be broke before Christmas. The latest one is Eddie Vedder, who’s leaving his Pearl Jam band mates behind for a solo tour of Oz.

There are three big draw cards for me, beyond the obvious brilliance of Mr Vedder. Firstly there are those venues. The reason I’ve stayed away from Pearl Jam shows so long has been the ever-increasing size of the concert spots. After spending one night staring at dots on a stage I swore I’d never do it again. This time around though, Eddie’s keeping things small and intimate with shows at some of the country’s best concert halls and theatres.

Then there is Eddie’s incredibly body of solo work that we’ve never been treated to live. Think of the soundtracks for Dead Man Walking and Into The Wild amongst others, and all those delicious rarities. I’m sure we’ll get our fair share of Pearl Jam material, but it’s those other solo songs that are going to set these gigs apart from your average Pearl Jam gig.

And finally we’ve got Evil J & Saint Cecilia on support, an American based folk-pop outfit featuring our own Eliza Jane Barnes and Ceci Herbert. I’ve heard great things about these girls, and what better time to see what they’re all about?

Needless to say, I’m psyched. If you are too make sure you grab your tickets when they go on sale on December 10. They’re not going to last long!

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 25: Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam performs during day 1 of the Hard Rock Calling festival held in Hyde Park on June 25, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)


10 & 12 March 2011 – QPAC Concert Hall, Brisbane
15 March 2011 – Royal Theatre, Canberra
16 March 2011 – Civic Theatre, Newcastle
18 & 19 March 2011 – State Theatre, Sydney
24 & 25 March 2011 – Palais Theatre, Melbourne
27 March 2011 – The Barton Theatre, Adelaide

Pearl Jam and Ben Harper Team Up for Australian Tour

Pearl Jam and Ben Harper are both regular visitors to our shows, so it’s probably not so surprising that these supremely talented West Coasters will join forces in November for a massive Australian tour.

Pearl Jam will visit on the back of their ninth studio album Backspacer, which will hit stores in September. Meanwhile Ben Harper is visiting with his new outfit, Relentless7. They’ll be ably supported on all dates by none other than Liam Finn.

Tickets go on sale Monday August 17.

14 November 2009 – Members Equity Stadium, Perth
17 November 2009 – Adelaide Oval
20 November 2009 – Etihad Stadium, Melbourne
22 November 2009 – Sydney Football Stadium
25 November 2009 – QSAC Stadium, Brisbane

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Myf Warhurst Reveals Pearl Jam Affair

Spicks and Specks stunner Myf Warhurst has revealed she had an affair with Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard!

The Triple M host said Stone hit on her when the band toured in the 90s. She refused his advances then, but when he returned to Australia two months later begging for a date she couldn’t resist!

It may have been hot and heavy once, but it seems the radio darling didn’t leave a lasting impression on the grunge guitarist.

“About six years later I interviewed him, and he didn’t remember me,” Myf told radio listeners. “Girl in every port. They’re rock stars, they don’t remember you.”

I think I’d be seriously offended! It’s a good thing our Myf has a thick skin!

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