Dave Abbruzzese Drops Pearl Jam Return Bombshell

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Pearl Jam used guest drummer Richard Stuverud and touring member Josh Klinghoffer on drums in Oakland after Matt Cameron tested positive for the virus. Dave Abbruzzese was asked by a fan to return in a Rolling Stone Facebook comment, with the fan stating, “Dave’s available.” Dave responded, “No I am not (smiling emoji).”

Sea recapped the show on the PearlJam.com forums.

Setlist:
{Band comes onstage with houselights on. Josh Klinghoffer on the drum kit}
Josh Klinghoffer on drums
01. Rocking In The Free World-(Young)
02. Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town
{Ed talks about Matt Cameron’s amazing ability and superhero powers but he still got the virus. Postponement and cancellation weren’t an option so some friends are going to fill in.}
03. Why Go
04. Corduroy

{Ed introduces Richard Stuverud by describing the phone call asking him to play and mentions his relationship to the band members, especially Jeff and the Seattle scene}
Richard Stuverud on drums
05. Quick Escape
06. Superblood Wolfmoon
{Tells the story behind the next song and getting to and from the studio. Richard played on the original demo}
07. Nothing Man
{Health care workers have had it the hardest during the pandemic and are very appreciated}
08. Even Flow

Josh on drums
09. Given To Fly
10. Wishlist
11. Black
12. Do The Evolution
13. Daughter
14. Not For You/Modern Girl-(Sleater Kinney) 1 minute long tag
{Baseball talk and spots a pro-choice sign. “of course, of course, of course”

Richard on drums
15. Seven O’Clock
16. Jeremy
17. Porch

Encore Break
{Shares wine with crowd. They get their own bottle and glasses. Praises the crowd as the best of the tour and one of the best generally. Notes the area has lead the country in progressive positions. Can’t believe that certain parts of our country are against love in any way}

18. You’ve Got To Hide Your Love Away-(Lennon, McCartney) {Ed solo}
Josh drums
19. Better Man/Save It For Later-(Charley, Cox, Morton, Steele, Wakeling) 1 minute
Richard drums
20. Lukin
21. Animal
22. Alive
23. Baba O’Riley
(Ed thanks the audience, the band including Josh and Richard and introduces the person from the audience who can play drums. Josh Arroyo. He lists off the PJ drummers and ends with Arroyo}
24. Yellow Ledbetter/Little Wing-(Hendrix) 35 seconds

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