laurelw Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I'm glad I could help contribute to all the wonderful videos that everyone took! I of course didn't expect a Green Day concert that night, so I didn't clear out my camera cards for the show. But luckily I did bring 2 partially used cards plus 2 batteries, so although I couldn't record everything, I did my best. Let's just hope these spontaneous shows keep coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary711 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I love how "GREEN DAY" is just painted on Tre's kick drum Same here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastard of 1967 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 It is SO weird seeing Green Day perform without Jason W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermione Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I love all these videos. For some reason I'm watching them all. Here is a link to Florence talking about meeting Billie Joe http://www.rollingst...l-skit-20111212 Aww that's so nice! I'm really pleased for her getting to meet him. And yeah thanks for all the videos! I'm finding myself watching them all too, they're such good quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lena549 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Thank you so much for the videos!! The boys look like they are in top form Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurelw Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 BTW I don't know if it's been mentioned, but last month was "no-shave November" so maybe that's why Billie Joe finally shaved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurelw Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 My friend (met him in line for NSSN) took a couple of amazing videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/concertkid2#p/u/0/ASxlZP0njRU I'm the older one, the younger one is my daughter Laurel. I had no idea that he was recording as we entered the arena (FIRST!). Then when Live 105 sent out the full info, he had me read it for him to record lol. He's the one in the Live 105 photo next to Laurel, who's not making an expression. He's actually a huge GD fan, and was also at both recent secret shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertrose Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 MurderCity21 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4rplDTS3Ds b4mv2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenDayisAmazing Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 That would be kinda cool atleast for me going to see a band I like but instead seeing my all time favorite band that I love!!! I'm sorry to hear about the member having a family emergency though.That would be kinda cool atleast for me going to see a band I like but instead seeing my all time favorite band that I love!!! I'm sorry to hear about the member having a family emergency though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDLoT Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 My friend (met him in line for NSSN) took a couple of amazing videos: That really fun & cool (and a bit stressful) to see your journey to the barrier. And I absolutely love the the complete start to finish of your friend's HD vid! Fantastic! What a great lil Green Day show. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenDayisAmazing Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 That would be kinda cool atleast for me going to see a band I like, But instead I end up seeing my all time favorite band that I love so much. I'm sorry to hear that one the members had a family emergency though I hope everything is good for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzabillie Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 My friend (met him in line for NSSN) took a couple of amazing videos: http://www.youtube.c...u/0/ASxlZP0njRU I'm the older one, the younger one is my daughter Laurel. I had no idea that he was recording as we entered the arena (FIRST!). Then when Live 105 sent out the full info, he had me read it for him to record lol. He's the one in the Live 105 photo next to Laurel, who's not making an expression. He's actually a huge GD fan, and was also at both recent secret shows. I just saw this video while on Facebook and came here to tell you about it but I see you already know about it. When I saw it, I knew it was you and your daughter. I recognized you from the 1234 Go Record Store show when you were holding up the lyrics for Billie Joe. Man, these surprise shows are addicting. I need some more crack...shows!!! LOL!!! I just noticed at about 7:25 on the video where if you look in the bottom right corner, you can see where one of the security guard is rocking out to American Idiot. (At least you can see his head rocking out to it!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertrose Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK5aGQxtLWk&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dlkw1tLEANg netosknk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underbelly Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 I'm not sure if this has been discussed yet, but I gotta say-- it's awesome to see Green Day as a 3-piece, in raw form for this show! No eyeliner, no "tour outfit", no guitar effects.... just in-your-face Green Day covering their hit songs. I think Jason has been an excellent addition to the band, but after seeing these videos it reminds me of when I would go to see Green Day in concert in the late '90s and during the Warning era. It's also awesome to see them pull of playing this show so last-minute like this. Just enough time to get their equipment there and on the stage. I would have to image that a lot of their usual stage people weren't present for this, which I'm sure is why they had to stick to the basics for this show, but they still pulled it off and I'm sure over-compensated for the absence of Janes Addiction. Good job, fellas! It was great to see them bare-bones, no stage antics, no pyrotechnics, no makeup, just them- i really prefer it- but I would have loved to see Jason there. He adds that quiet in the heart of the whirlwind energy. Thank you for posting that interview, desertrose. What they said in that article is so true when the reviewer said, you never know when you are going to end up at a Green Day concert and to keep your ears open. That is why I always try to tell myself to keep my phone charged because you never know when there might be an earthquake or a surprise Green Day show...either one is likely to happen at any time while living in the Bay Area! LOL I did not listen to myself because I went to the show with my phone at less that 60% battery life. Luckily it worked out and left the concert with the battery life at 20%. I have 2 years until I am back in the Bay Area- these headlong 2 hour drives at breakneck speed form Sacramento are getting ridiculous!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertrose Posted December 17, 2011 Author Share Posted December 17, 2011 Yes it was a great show, to have seen them so many other times, this was special. It was so much fun. They love to play to the hometown crowd, we are the lucky few who have the greatest band living in our own backyard. TheRose871 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertrose Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 Here is another review (late) about the show. posted December 20 Concert Review: Live 105's Not So Silent Night Live 105 is one of the most popular radio stations in the Bay Area. Two greatly anticipated shows are put on by the station every year. When December rolls around fans know that Not So Silent Night is coming. Sure enough, a huge line up was announced and tickets began to sell immediately. This year's installment featured Mumford and Sons, Bush, Florence and the Machine and a surprise performance by Green Day after the original head liner, Jane's Addiction, had to cancel. Billy Joe Armstrong may not look like Santa Clause but for thousands of Bay Area rock fans the legendary Green Day front man was close enough. When an emergency call came in from Live 105 to the Bay Area residents they didn't hesitate. Need a head liner? Green Day was on the way. Once they arrived a hit parade ensued and the audience ate it up. Before the hometown boys saved the day with their surprise performance a few talented bands made the show worth the price of admission. With or without a head liner. Mumford and Sons, a group that has sold out recent shows in the Bay Area, got the largest response. Whether it's the hipster set or fans of folk music this extremely likable group appeals to everyone. They're set turned into a dance party on the general admission floor of the Oakland Arena. They're infectious music and unstoppable energy overtook the venue. This band is one to watch. Florence and the Machine has gotten a fair amount of attention this past year. Of course, Florence Welsh was front and center when they emerged on stage. The band, which would be considered the machine, consist of a group of very talented musicians. But Welsh had the spotlight, literally, and took advantage of it. With dramatic hair flips and what looked like drills at an NFL combine, Welsh sprinted around the stage. She did sing too. “Dog Days Are Over,” was saved for the conclusion. The theatrical Welsh took a bow and wound up in the center of the arena. She was hard to miss in her bright red dress and she caused quite a ruckus as fans clamored to the floor. She signed autographs and posed for pictures while the stage hands went to work switching out the gear for the next band. Welsh may be a talented singer but she also cares about her fans. Even when the spot light was off she made sure they were taken care of and thoroughly entertained. Not only did Green Day show up last minute. They showed up on drummer Tre Cool's birthday. As the audience sung a spirited rendition of “Happy Birthday,” Cool along with Armstrong and Dirnt wandered onto the arena stage. Without a word they launched into a real good rock show. These three are used to arena stages. They have sold them out for the past two years. This year was supposed to be a break for the rock legends. The vacation was put on hold for their hometown fans and a radio station that has been with them since the beginning. Donning a black Oakland t-shirt, Armstrong screamed, joked and laughed his way through the 60 minutes they spent on stage. He also lended his voice to dozens of the most heard songs in the history of recorded music. Among them was “Longview,” and “American Idiot.” Really, they could have played an hour's worth of cover songs. Just the fact that Green Day showed up with barely any notice to play an arena show was good enough for the fans in attendance. The large signs posted outside warning incoming patrons of the line up change deterred no one. Green Day gave 15,000 fans an early Christmas gift. http://www.fanbolt.com/headline/12158/Concert_Review:_Live_105%27s_Not_So_Silent_Night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertrose Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 Here is another video that popped up today... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3w79R7USjg Uploaded by piratehunter100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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