Episode 184: Casper, WY - 6/16/1995

For the entire month of June, we are digging in to a collection of shows that may have gotten lost throughout the shuffle over the years. Why? Because it is the only time that Pearl Jam had ever played in the states we're covering. First up is Casper, Wyoming. Not at all a hot bed for music fans. But Pearl Jam on their quest to reject Ticketmaster venues had a limited amount of options to turn to. With the original show being set up in Boise, Idaho, another OTOTO state, Wyoming ended up being the home to the kick off of an incredibly memorable 1995 tour. We'll have some fun with this one. On the YouTube video for this show, there is a section where a guy named James Lane is seen in a van and explains that after the show they're going to be broadcasting a show on pirate radio. This of course is Monkeywrench Radio, something that Ed broadcasted for the entirety of the 1995 tour on the road. We'll talk about that era and why this caused a divide within the band. We'll also get into some of the performances including the live debut of Long Road, Corduroy, Why Go, Not For You, Immortality and Blood. Visit the Concertpedia - http://liveon4legs.com Donate - http://patreon.com/liveon4legs