The Rhode Island native dipped way back into the band’s catalog to include rarely-performed tracks like “Alone,” the b-side from their single “Go,” and “Crown of Thorns,” a song by Mother Love Bone, the precursor band to Pearl Jam. Save for a few songs that the band decided not to play, 90% of Farias’ requests were met.

( READ: Music Festival Watch: Pearl Jam, D’Angelo, and Red Hot Chili Peppers Coming to a Stage Near You)Ĥ0 to 50 drafts later, Farias created a setlist that many fans are calling “the greatest” Pearl Jam has ever performed. “I thought I was hearing things when Eddie offered it to me,” Farias told Rolling Stone. It’s a delicate balance to strike-to create a show that means something to everyone.īut imagine if you-a fan-were given the chance to create the entire setlist for your favorite band? Pearl Jam did just that, granting 46-year-old Brian Farias-a charter member of the group’s fan club-the chance to create his ultimate concert on June 27 th.įarias-who has seen Pearl Jam in concert 108 times-was selected by Pearl Jam’s fan group, the Ten Club, and was sent to Amsterdam to attend a few shows and meet the band, Rolling Stone reports. You also know that there are longtime fans itching to hear rare cuts that 90% of your audience might not be familiar with.

Though you may be excited to play newer, fresher material, you realize that fans paid good money to see you perform the songs they love and can sing along to.

Follow you’re a longtime musical artist with a deep catalog of albums, mixtapes, and EPs, creating a show setlist is a daunting endeavor.

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