netty Posted September 8, 2009 Posted September 8, 2009 Verizon sponsored AI tour but they didn't do the soundcheck thing the way they did on this tourverizon only sponsor the US part of the tour. not the rest of it. and Jax... the pub! where else?
IscoredWaddlesgoals Posted September 8, 2009 Posted September 8, 2009 So what we doing this time round door or pub? hmmmmmm We are going to the pub (at least in Sheffield) and that is that. Besides, I'm not in the Idiot Club (I'm not daft :whistling: ) and I wish to demonstrate my vodka & coke amazing disappearing trick.
Lauren Posted September 8, 2009 Posted September 8, 2009 verizon only sponsor the US part of the tour. not the rest of it.yeah, that's what i wanted to know. i know my friend got into a sound check but she somehow won a contest or something. i was wondering if they actually gave out passes, though, and/or if there was anything in the UK where people got passes
Lauren Posted October 9, 2009 Posted October 9, 2009 In case anyone wanted to know, here is what the sound check passes look(ed) like. (You can see them in pictures, but this is a higher quality scan of one of mine)
Anja Posted October 9, 2009 Posted October 9, 2009 ^You actually got a pass when they let you in for soundcheck? We didn't
Tubbie Head Posted October 9, 2009 Posted October 9, 2009 ^You actually got a pass when they let you in for soundcheck? We didn't Yeah, I didn't get one too =(
Anja Posted October 9, 2009 Posted October 9, 2009 Yeah, I didn't get one too =(I didn't know you went to the soundcheck, that's awesome. What songs did they play in Lisbon at the soundcheck?
Tubbie Head Posted October 9, 2009 Posted October 9, 2009 I didn't know you went to the soundcheck, that's awesome. What songs did they play in Lisbon at the soundcheck?They played American Eulogy, King For a Day, 21st CBD, Murder City and Billie just grabed the acoustic guitar, I got really excited.. HE STARTS PEACEMAKER.. You know.. That first little bit... and then he stops, and starts messing around with other guitars haha.. I got so excited when I heard that bit.. Then we (the group or like.. 15/20 people) started chanting: FOXBORO HOT TUBS, FOXBORO HOT TUBS... and they all turned and looked at us.. With a "WTF?" face.. It was hilarious.. They simply ignored us, and left the stage... But first Billie trew kisses at us, Like he does on BIABIt was pretty cool =)But we had to stay in the balcony.. (there wasn't a connection through the baconies and the floor! Sadly.. I'm sure if there was a connection, Billie would have asked us to get closer)
Anja Posted October 9, 2009 Posted October 9, 2009 They played American Eulogy, King For a Day, 21st CBD, Murder City and Billie just grabed the acoustic guitar, I got really excited.. HE STARTS PEACEMAKER.. You know.. That first little bit... and then he stops, and starts messing around with other guitars haha.. I got so excited when I heard that bit.. Then we (the group or like.. 15/20 people) started chanting: FOXBORO HOT TUBS, FOXBORO HOT TUBS... and they all turned and looked at us.. With a "WTF?" face.. It was hilarious.. They simply ignored us, and left the stage... But first Billie trew kisses at us, Like he does on BIABIt was pretty cool =)But we had to stay in the balcony.. (there wasn't a connection through the baconies and the floor! Sadly.. I'm sure if there was a connection, Billie would have asked us to get closer)Oh, that sucks that you had to stay up on the balcony. We were right in front of them, at the barrier. Gah, I can't believe you got Murder City. Would love to hear that song again. Sounds like it was a blast though. We got the exact same songs except for Murder City and well, the beginning of Peacemaker.He threw kisses at us too
Tubbie Head Posted October 9, 2009 Posted October 9, 2009 :D Yeah, I was really happy to see them playing American Eulogy and Murder City Especially American Eulogy (they didn't play it at the "real" concert, so It makes it even more special xD)But wow.. Must have been amazing to see them right in front of you.. with almost no one in the venue! *.*
Tripe Posted October 10, 2009 Posted October 10, 2009 ^You actually got a pass when they let you in for soundcheck? We didn't Yes, the US sound checks had actual passes...nice heavy duty laminated cards on a lanyard thing that went around your neck. Note the Verizon stuff all over it, though - the passes were provided by the tour sponsor. It's too bad there was no actual pass for you guys. It makes a nice keepsake from the shows.
Tripe Posted October 10, 2009 Posted October 10, 2009 ^You actually got a pass when they let you in for soundcheck? We didn't Yes, the US sound checks had actual passes...nice heavy duty laminated cards on a lanyard thing that went around your neck. Note the Verizon stuff all over it, though - the passes were provided by the tour sponsor. It's too bad there was no actual pass for you guys. It makes a nice keepsake from the shows.
Lauren Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 Then we (the group or like.. 15/20 people) started chanting: FOXBORO HOT TUBS, FOXBORO HOT TUBS... and they all turned and looked at us.. With a "WTF?" face.. It was hilarious.. They simply ignored us, and left the stage...Remember, it's VERY hard for them to hear you.
jenni Posted October 14, 2009 Posted October 14, 2009 I got into the soundchecks in Paris! WOOHOO!!!!!!! That was fucking great!When we entered into Bercy, Green Day was playing American Eulogy. So we only heard about half of the song. Plus... the security of Bercy told us to stop in the middle of the pit, so we were some meters away from the stage... :/Fortunately, when Green Day finished American Eulogy... Billie Joe acted like he always does, and he became Billie Joe The Super Hero Of My October 4, 2009 Show! He told us: "Come closer! Come on! Come on! Come on!" So thanks to him we could enjoy the soundchecks being right in front of them!They played American Eulogy, King For A Day, then I got really excited when BJ sang the 1st line of Drama Queen! (but that was it, he only sang the 1st line of the song!). Then 21st Century Breakdown and... upon request... Poprocks & Coke BJ even asked us to applaud, to sing and to make the now famous "hey, hey, hey, hey" on King For A Day!That was absolutely amazing!!!The only bad point: we had to return to the queue after the soundchecks... and it really pissed me of, because the people working with Green Day were agreed we stay inside the venue, but the security of Bery weren't... :/
Trina Posted October 14, 2009 Posted October 14, 2009 Man...I wonder what song I should shout up if they will take a request (I know it's not likely but it's happened before)...I'd ask for Uptight or Westbound Sign but I'm not sure if he'd know the words and if they'd remember how to play it.I'm just so fucking grateful I won!!! Cannot wait. It's just like...as cheesy as it sounds an experience of a lifetime.
placenta Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 What are the odds of getting something autographed during the soundcheck? Slim to none? Anyone tried getting stuff autographed during the soundcheck?
aki-ozzy Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 Has anyone got into the soundchecks in the UK/Europe. Is the best idea to go looking for the GD bus to see if they're handing out passes?Also, does anyone have any other advice for meeting the band?
Lauren Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 What are the odds of getting something autographed during the soundcheck? Slim to none? Anyone tried getting stuff autographed during the soundcheck?Um, it really depends. Most likely not. I had both Billie and Tre come over to me, and I could've asked them. but Tre was being mean to me and I was about to faint after Billie played Misery for me, so I completely forgot to ask for an autograph.
Guest Shangri-La Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 Has anyone got into the soundchecks in the UK/Europe. Is the best idea to go looking for the GD bus to see if they're handing out passes?Also, does anyone have any other advice for meeting the band?Make sure you have amazing karma before your next GD show.
heartscollide Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 I got into the soundchecks in Paris! WOOHOO!!!!!!! That was fucking great!When we entered into Bercy, Green Day was playing American Eulogy. So we only heard about half of the song. Plus... the security of Bercy told us to stop in the middle of the pit, so we were some meters away from the stage... :/Fortunately, when Green Day finished American Eulogy... Billie Joe acted like he always does, and he became Billie Joe The Super Hero Of My October 4, 2009 Show! He told us: "Come closer! Come on! Come on! Come on!" So thanks to him we could enjoy the soundchecks being right in front of them!They played American Eulogy, King For A Day, then I got really excited when BJ sang the 1st line of Drama Queen! (but that was it, he only sang the 1st line of the song!). Then 21st Century Breakdown and... upon request... Poprocks & Coke BJ even asked us to applaud, to sing and to make the now famous "hey, hey, hey, hey" on King For A Day!That was absolutely amazing!!!The only bad point: we had to return to the queue after the soundchecks... and it really pissed me of, because the people working with Green Day were agreed we stay inside the venue, but the security of Bery weren't... :/: OOOOO POPROCKS AND COKE!!!I LOVE that song. btw, how are people getting into the soundchecks on the international dates?
jenni Posted November 14, 2009 Posted November 14, 2009 : OOOOO POPROCKS AND COKE!!!I LOVE that song. btw, how are people getting into the soundchecks on the international dates?Me too! I was so "OMFG" when BJ started to sing it On the international dates, it's thanks to the Idiot Club (you win a pass for you + 1 guest) or some radio/internet contests. I don't see any other ways to get in...
heartscollide Posted November 16, 2009 Posted November 16, 2009 Me too! I was so "OMFG" when BJ started to sing it On the international dates, it's thanks to the Idiot Club (you win a pass for you + 1 guest) or some radio/internet contests. I don't see any other ways to get in... ahhh you are SO lucky.meh, I'm not a member of the IC but maybe I can figure something out?
Tubbie Head Posted November 16, 2009 Posted November 16, 2009 Remember, it's VERY hard for them to hear you.oh I know they heard us
Nova-Caine Posted November 16, 2009 Posted November 16, 2009 I got into Souncheck in Glasgow thanks to my friend who won the IC competition, it was fantastic, We got Maria and even though Billie forgot the words it was one of the best experiences of my life, to be in a room with 40 other people right down at the front, the band were so relaxed, eye contact and smiles with the whole band is a special experience, singing along to King for a Day with Tre whilst pulling faces at one another will always stick in my mind.thanks Mary you're a truly brilliant friend oh and thanks to the IC for giving us this great opportunity <3
Tubbie Head Posted November 16, 2009 Posted November 16, 2009 I wish I could have been in front of them at the soundcheck ='(We were too far away, and Billie wouldn't tell us to come closer because there was no connection between the floor and the balconies pfff.. Now I Fuckin hate that Pavilion
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