MICHAEL SWAN: PEARL JAM KICKS OFF TOUR IN SEATTLE >>>

Pearl Jam with special guests Ben Harper and Relentless7 will play the KeyArena in Seattle Sept. 21 and 22. Tickets are $68 and will go on sale Saturday, July 18 at 10 a.m. through LiveNation.com, all Ticketmaster outlets, or charge by phone 800.745.3000.

The band is touring North American in support of their anticipated new release, Backspacer, in stores Sept 20.

A special ticket pre-sale for current members (as of July 7, 2009) of Pearl Jam's Ten Club began Monday, July 13. Visit www.pearljam.com for full details.