By Matthew K. My first show was in my hometown of Pittsburgh (Burgettstown) at Coca Cola Starlake Ampitheater on August 25th, 1998. I was 15. Middle and high school were really hard, especially having been forced to move to a...
- May 1, 2026
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By Brian V. This started with me as a senior in high school. I played baseball and had a game on the day you had to call to get tickets (Because ticketmaster sucks) I had the number all set up...
- April 24, 2026
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Toby Harbeck and Wishlist Foundation supporter, Keith, who had an extra ticket for Toby in Hollywood!
- April 17, 2026
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Candle of Thought host, Chrissie Ferguson, sits down with filmmaker Matt Finlin and EBRP CEO Michael Hund to talk Matter of Time—the award-winning documentary blending Eddie Vedder’s 2023 Benaroya Hall performances with powerful stories of resilience and hope. This film...
- January 30, 2026
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Join us for a brand new episode of the Wishlist Foundation’s interview series, “Candle of Thought,” hosted by Chrissie Ferguson. In this episode, Chrissie sits down with her friend Josh Arroyo—husband, father, drummer, lifelong Pearl Jam fan, and the Ohana...
- November 28, 2025
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Join podcast host, Chrissie Ferguson, in Episode 20 of Wishlist Foundation’s Candle of Thought, for an illuminating conversation with Director and Stage Visual Creator, Rob Sheridan. In this episode, Rob unveils the creative alchemy behind Pearl Jam’s Dark Matter Tour, blending...
- October 4, 2025
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Immerse yourself in a captivating journey through rock history by tuning into the Candle of Thought podcast, available now on the Wishlist Foundation’s YouTube channel and on Spotify. In this special episode, legendary photographer Lance Mercer—best known for his iconic...
- September 26, 2025
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Jeremy Rasmussen took his love for Pearl Jam and turned it into something deliciously unforgettable. Traveling show to show in his taco truck, Taco Jam, Jeremy served up mouthwatering tacos — not for profit, but for purpose. As fans gathered...
- September 26, 2025
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In this illuminating episode of Candle of Thought, a Pearl Jam fan interview series, host Chrissie Ferguson sits down with renowned lighting designer Kille Knobel, whose brilliant career has been defined by over 25 years of lighting up stages for...
- September 26, 2025
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The 16th episode of Wishlist Foundation’s Candle of Thought Pearl Jam fan interview series features James Burke, guitarist for The Ledbetters. Host Chrissie Ferguson talks with James about his experience performing Pearl Jam’s music on stage since 2019, what it’s...
- September 26, 2025
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