PEARL JAM live at Ruoff Music Center / 08-26-24
Photos and Review by John Geiger
After nearly a year of waiting due to a rescheduled event, Pearl Jam finally returned to Indiana for the first time since 2010. The sold-out show at Ruoff Music Center proved worth the anticipation, even it it fell on a scorching hot workday.
Known for their high-energy performances, the band didn’t disappoint. The sound and visuals were impeccable, and the connection with the crowd was palpable. Eddie Vedder’s vocals were as strong as ever, and the chemistry between the band members was flawless, especially during standout moments like Mike McCready’s guitar solo on "Even Flow."
From personal fan song requests to truly heartfelt moments (like dedicating “Song of Good Hope” to a cancer-stricken fan), the night was filled with emotion. Pearl Jam delivered an unforgettable experience, mixing old favorites with newer hits, leaving the audience in awe.
Setlist:
Wash
Nothingman
Present Tense
Last Exit
Spin the Black Circle
Not for You
Scared of Fear
React, Respond
Wreckage
Daughter
Even Flow
Dark Matter
Upper Hand
Black
Do the Evolution
Running
Porch
Encore
Song of Good Hope [w/ Glen Hansard]
Lightning Bolt
Corduroy
Setting Sun
Alive
Baba O’Riley [‘The Who’ Cover]
Yellow Ledbetter
You can purchase music by Pearl Jam from Indy CD & Vinyl HERE.
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