The Pearl Jam 2008 United States Tour was a concert tour by the American rock band Pearl Jam.
History The tour of the United States consisted of thirteen dates which focused on the East Coast."Pearl Jam on tour in 2008" . pearljam.com. March 21, 2008. The tour included a headlining appearance on June 14, 2008, at the Bonnaroo Music Festival. Pearl Jam's set at the festival overran by one hour, causing the next act, Kanye West, to take the stage at 4:25 a.m. local time. This was the band's only tour scheduled for 2008. After the tour had concluded, the band played a private benefit show at the Beacon Theatre in New York, which raised $3 million for the Robin Hood Foundation.
Official bootlegs are available for this tour through the band's official website in FLAC, MP3, and CD formats.
Opening acts Kings of Leon (June 11–17, excluding June 14) Ted Leo and the Pharmacists (June 19–30)
Tour dates DateCityCountryVenueNorth AmericaJune 11, 2008West Palm BeachUnited StatesCruzan AmphitheatreJune 12, 2008TampaSt. Pete Times ForumJune 14, 2008ManchesterGreat Stage Park June 16, 2008ColumbiaColonial Life Arena June 17, 2008Virginia BeachVerizon Wireless Virginia Beach AmphitheaterJune 19, 2008Camden, New JerseySusquehanna Bank CenterJune 20, 2008June 22, 2008Washington, D.C.Verizon CenterJune 24, 2008New York CityMadison Square GardenJune 25, 2008June 27, 2008HartfordNew England Dodge Music CenterJune 28, 2008MansfieldComcast Center AmphitheatreJune 30, 2008July 1, 2008New York CityBeacon Theatre
Festivals and other miscellaneous performances This concert was a part of "Bonnaroo Music Festival"
Band members Pearl Jam Jeff Ament – bass guitar Stone Gossard – rhythm guitar Mike McCready – lead guitar Eddie Vedder – lead vocals, guitar Matt Cameron – drums
Additional musicians Boom Gaspar – Hammond B3 and keyboards
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