Pearl Jam’s first live show in more than three years was an eventful one on Saturday, Sept. 18 at the Sea.Hear.Now festival beachside in Asbury Park, N.J., as the group debuted six songs from its 2020 album “Gigaton” and welcomed new touring member Josh Klinghoffer into the fold.
Pearl Jam opened the 20-song set with three new songs in a row: “Dance of the Clairvoyants,” “Quick Escape” and “Seven O’Clock.” Klinghoffer’s presence was quickly felt here, as he contributed guitar and backing vocals throughout. The best of the rest was “Never Destination,” a spritely rocker that served as a great segue into the classic “Even Flow.” Drummer Matt Cameron’s “Take the Long Way” and the surging, Vedder-penned “Superblood Wolfmoon” were also played for the first time.Thanks to the Jersey Shore setting and his longtime friendship with the Pearl Jam world, Bruce Springsteen was the subject of rumors that he’d make surprise appearance during the set. The man himself did not appear, but his music and Asbury Park legacy were saluted by Vedder with a cover of the Boss’ Asbury tribute “My City of Ruins,” featuring a four-piece choir mobilized just yesterday for the performance.
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