City March 11, 2010 8:28 PM

Band of Horses... oh, and Pearl Jam

Band of Horses... oh, and Pearl Jam
I know that people are really going to be stoked when they hear that Pearl Jam is coming to town. I've never seen the band live before and I'd like to catch a performance, but for me they are an added bonus to the opening act coming to The HSBC Arena - Band of Horses. It was only moments ago that I learned that the group was even coming to Buffalo... the press release announced that Pearl Jam was hitting downtown on Monday May 10th. Then, as I gleaned the release the opening act jumped out at me.

I always thought that when I finally caught Band of Horses it would be at a more intimate venue, not The HSBC Arena. Of course I had not taken into account that they would be opening for Pearl Jam. The Indie rock band is preparing audiences with the release of its new album titled, Infinite Arms. With songs like "No One's Gonna Love You" and "The Funeral", Band of Horses has been climbing the ranks of stardom... maybe it's appropriate that they have teamed up with Pearl Jam and will be piggybacking on major production effects.

If you want to get a dose of one of their most acclaimed songs, then you might want to check out this YouTube video featuring BMX rider Danny Macaskill. The video is insane - and you'll never be able to get the images out of your head the next time you hear "The Funeral". Turn it up loud and let the video send shivers down your spine!
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going for sure

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I was there the last time they were in town... great concert... one of the best.

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Damn, I'd absolutely LOVE to see Band of Horses, but I'm don't think in this economy I'm gonna shell out to see a headlining band that I haven't liked in 10 years.
That's unfortunate.

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It's too bad cause PJ's last album is awesome! Check them out online on Austin City limits, it doesn't disappoint.

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I thought they were announcing the Thursday in the Square line-up when I first read this. It is good to know that Pearl Jam can still draw enough people to fill HSBC Arena.

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Is that a serious comment? They sell out in under 10 minutes....enough to fill HSBC? Wow..

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Considering that many of the other grunge era bands are having trouble booking the 7th inning at minor league ballparks, it is good to know that a few still have a decent draw and are still putting out quality albums.

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"Backspacer" is Pearl Jam's best album in 10 years. I'm excited that they're coming back to Buffalo. It's also a nice gesture of them to bring a younger band from their hometown of Seattle and expose them to larger audiences. Both bands are great, should be an incredible show!

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When do tickets go on sale?

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March 20th at noon.

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Anyone recall who opened for Pearl Jam the last time they played Buffalo in 2004?

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Mars Volta I believe.

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Wasn't it Sparta?

I just saw them in Phily on Halloween. Went on at 9 finished at 1. They still got it!

The fan club travels everywhere with the band you will have all of Ontario at this show and if they don't add a pittsburgh date you will have everyone coming up from there too.

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I'm more than desperate to go to this show but have a sinking feeling that i won't be able to get tickets, due to the aforementioned "selling out in under 10 mins" that Pearl Jam seems to inspire in Buffalo. If anyone on this board is a fan club member and could find it in their hearts to take pity on me and pick up an extra ticket when the club pre-sale happens Wednesday morning, I'm happy to pay extra.... Show some love, folks!

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