September 12, 2011 The upcoming documentary 'Pearl Jam Twenty' will not only explore the untold story of the band, but it's soundtrack is filled with select live tracks, rarities, and previously unreleased demos. You can stream the whole thing now ahead of it's September 20th release date.
September 9, 2011 Just before Pearl Jam debuted their new song 'Olé' on 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon', Eddie Vedder joined the host in singing his anti-pollution protest tune -- 'Balls in Your Mouth'.
September 9, 2011 It was surprising that Pearl Jam didn't debut anything from their new album at their 20th anniversary birthday bash (PJ20) last weekend -- apparently they were saving it for Jimmy Fallon. Check out the video of the band battle testing their new rocker 'Olé' -- and then download the studio version for free.
September 7, 2011 Over the weekend I was lucky enough to make the trek to East Troy, Wisconsin for Pearl Jam's 20th anniversary bash PJ20. Though I am terrible at remembering to take pictures, we did get a decent amount on the second day of the festival -- check them out here.
September 6, 2011 Pearl Jam's weekend-long 20th birthday bash in Wisconsin was packed full of surprises, the biggest of which had Chris Cornell joining the band for Temple of the Dog classics like 'Hunger Strike' and 'Say Hello to Heaven'.
August 23, 2011 With a weekend music festival, Canadian tour, movie, soundtrack, and new record all in the works from Pearl Jam, you would think they would be all booked up for the next 3 months. Somehow they have found time to pencil in a two night stand on 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon' ahead of their 'Pearl Jam Twenty' doc's release in September.
August 18, 2011 Pearl Jam have been making the preparations to have an unprecedented 20th anniversary celebration for their fans this year. Part of their plans for this year include the release of the Cameron Crowe directed documentary 'Pearl Jam Twenty' on September 20th. Yesterday the band held a scavenger hunt to unveil the tracklist for the accompanying soundtrack and we have the results for you.
July 26, 2011 Pearl Jam is set to celebrate their 20th anniversary in grand fashion; not only are they putting on a weekend music festival with Queens of the Stone Age, The Strokes, and others, but they are releasing a documentary featuring rare footage and interviews with the band. We have your first look at the trailer for the Cameron Crowe directed rock doc.
July 5, 2011 Pearl Jam frontman and Cubbies fan Eddie Vedder dropped by Wrigley Field last Thursday (6/30) to once again sing 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game'. After joining former Chicago Cub Jose Cardenal for the 7th inning stretch sing-along, Vedder crashed a local bar for open mic night.
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April 30, 2011 A lot of big things happened this week in the realm of the Banana . In case you missed the lastest on Red Hot Chili Peppers' new album, QOTSA helping the Aqua Teen Hunger Force re-launch the show, Incubus' new video, Pearl Jam's movie, Beastie Boys' movie, Smashing Pumpkins' new album, Alter Bridge, Slayer, The Big 4 and more...follow the link.
