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Pearl Jam Kicks Off 2025 Tour

Eddie Vedder performs with Pearl Jam on Day 1 of the Ohana Festival at the Doheny Beach State Park on Friday September 27, 2024 Ohana Festival 2024, Day 1, Dana Point, California, USA - 27 Sep 2024
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Pearl Jam, the iconic American rock band, has launched their highly-anticipated 2025 North American tour with a stellar performance at the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida. The tour commenced on April 24th, 2025, and fans were treated to a 25-song setlist featuring a mixture of the band’s early hits, tracks from their new album *Dark Matter*, and a selection of well-known covers. As they kicked off the tour, the band's performance included fan favorites like “Even Flow” and “Alive,” which continue to be staples in their concert repertoire, alongside *Dark Matter* tracks such as “Wreckage” and “Running.” This blend of nostalgic hits and new material is bound to captivate audiences as the band travels across the U.S., making stops in major cities like Atlanta, Nashville, and Pittsburgh.

The opening night’s set started with “Oceans” from Pearl Jam’s debut album *Ten*, setting the tone for a night of musical nostalgia blended with fresh soundscapes. The band demonstrated their enduring appeal and versatility by performing a selection of tracks spanning their multi-decade career. “Present Tense,” another early classic from the album *No Code*, struck a chord with long-time followers. Apart from their originals, the set included beautifully rendered covers such as Tom Petty's “I Won’t Back Down,” performed solo and acoustically by frontman Eddie Vedder. This cover, alongside The Who's “Baba O'Riley,” The Byrds' “So You Want to Be a Rock ‘n’ Roll Star,” and Victoria Williams' “Crazy Mary,” highlighted Pearl Jam's ability to pay homage to their influences while imprinting their unique sound.

The tour, unsurprisingly, has set the music scene abuzz, and with good reason. Each performance is not just a concert but a showcase of Pearl Jam's extensive musical journey, intertwining songs that have defined their career with fresh tracks that speak to their evolving artistry. This amalgamation was evident as newer tracks like “React, Respond” and the album's titular “Dark Matter” were performed alongside their classics. The encore further intensified the experience, as the band closed the night with energy-packed favorites such as “Do the Evolution” and “Alive.” This energy is set to continue throughout their American tour dates, with the band already signaling additional surprises and variations in their setlists as they move across the country.

For fans eager to catch Pearl Jam live, the tour schedule offers multiple opportunities, with two shows in cities such as Atlanta and Nashville, which suggests the band’s determination to connect with as many fans as possible. The demand for tickets remains high, reinforcing the band’s reputation as an electrifying live act and their ability to draw in crowds of all generations. The availability of tickets on platforms like Ticketmaster speaks to the broader organizational scale of the tour, ensuring that fans across North America have the chance to experience the legendary band first-hand.

Pearl Jam Setlist (April 24, 2025)

1. “Oceans”
2. “Present Tense”
3. “Why Go”
4. “Deep”
5. “Amongst the Waves”
6. “React, Respond”
7. “Dark Matter”
8. “Wreckage”
9. “Even Flow”
10. “Down”
11. “Corduroy”
12. “Won't Tell”
13. “Leatherman”
14. “Wishlist”
15. “Running”
16. “Lukin”
17. “Porch”
Encore:
18. “I Won't Back Down” (Tom Petty cover) (Vedder solo, acoustic)
19. “Footsteps”
20. “Do the Evolution”
21. “So You Want to Be a Rock ‘n' Roll Star” (The Byrds cover) (first time since 2010)
22. “Crazy Mary” (Victoria Williams cover)
23. “Alive”
24. “Baba O'Riley” (The Who cover)
25. “Setting Sun”

Read More: Pearl Jam Launch 2025 North American Tour – Setlist + Video | https://loudwire.com/pearl-jam-2025-tour-launch/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral

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