Episode 34: State College, PA - 5/3/03 - a podcast by Randy Sobel & John Farrar

State College, PA is a show that goes down in history as a fan favorite. Being the final show of the first leg of the 2003 US tour, the band decided to pull out all the stops to make this one of the longest shows in their history. 3 hours and 37 minutes later, the band made good on their promise.

This is a set list where strength is less in numbers and more in... well, strengths. It's proof that going by the book and playing common songs in common spots is never a bad recipe for a Pearl Jam show. Within 36 songs lies 4 separate sets with an incredible encore 3 that lasted for about 45 minutes.

Funny enough, it's the rare content that has its tough spots in this set. Songs like Mankind and Satan's Bed hadn't been played in some time, but both songs (which were played due to fan requests in encore 2) had a rough go of it that night, even if the band was out there having fun with them. They are memorable moments from this night, but will we give it a pass because of it?

Patreon donor and friend of the podcast Patrick Boegel joins us for this show talking about his experience on that night. If you want to join an episode to discuss your favorite show, head on over to patreon.com/liveon4legs and become one of our patrons!

Further episodes of Live On 4 Legs: The Live Pearl Jam Experience

Further podcasts by Randy Sobel & John Farrar

Website of Randy Sobel & John Farrar