21guns&novacaine Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Please don't tell me you are suggesting the continuing saga of the Jesus of Suburbia, accountant. Absolutely I don't think it'd happen though, they seemed to have wrapped up the story of St.Jimmy pretty well between the album and the musical. Maybe it's a hint at another concept album with all new characters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain peroxide Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 For the love of God, no more concept albums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertrose Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Music: Review Live Review: Green Day Plays 924 Gilman for the First Time in 21 Years By Gabe Meline May 18, 2015 “So, we come from this place called Gilman Street. It’s a club. It’s in Berkeley.” That’s how Billie Joe Armstrong characterized his band in a speech for Green Day’s induction into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame last month. And last night, in an incredible, nearly two-hour set for less than a few hundred people, Green Day made a historic return to the stage at 924 Gilman — the all-ages, non-profit club that famously served as the band’s early home. Before set opener “99 Revolutions,” Armstrong reiterated what he’s said over and over again about the venue: “I really think of this place as a very important place to me,” he intoned from the stage, “and it’s in my heart forever.” Earlier, bassist Mike Dirnt referred to 924 Gilman as “church.” And so Green Day’s set last night was more than just an ordinary show. Introduced by Jello Biafra, the band played a marathon setlist with plenty early material befitting the venue — deep cuts like “Paper Lanterns,” “2,000 Light Years Away,” “Only of You,” “Private Ale” and “Christie Road.” They brought up Tim Armstrong from Rancid for an uptempo version of “Knowledge” by Operation Ivy. They joked with the crowd and each other, they extended the microphone to let a few of the many crowdsurfers sing, they swapped articles of clothing with fans, and left everyone inside the small room with shirts drenched in sweat and ears ringing. In other words, it was pretty much like a typical Green Day show at Gilman in 1993. Green Day playing at Gilman is special. It’s like Springsteen playing the Stone Pony. It’s like the Ramones playing CBGB. Except for one key difference: because of 924 Gilman’s longstanding ban on major-label bands, Green Day hasn’t been allowed to play the one place most dear to their hearts for the past 21 years. They’ve talked about it in interviews, they’ve written songs about it, and they’ve no doubt felt stung by it. In fact, early in the night, I happened to be standing by Gilman’s side door and witnessed Tré Cool denied admittance by a large security guard, who slammed the door in the drummer’s face for not having a wristband for the show. Yes, it was funny (“I just got dicked! Did you see that?” he exclaimed to those nearby, chuckling at the scene), but it was also a metaphor for how the club has treated its most famous export for the last two decades. Last night was different — the show was a benefit for those affected by the March 21 fire in West Oakland that killed two residents, displaced 34 others, and severely damaged both AK Press and 1984 Printing, publishing and printing companies well-known and loved in the punk scene. The membership of 924 Gilman voted to make a one-time exemption to the major-label ban for the benefit (a vote that “didn’t seem very controversial to the membership,” as Jesse Townley, long involved with the club, told me last night), and it was agreed that Green Day could play, billed as “Special Guests.” Of course, word got out on who the special guests were. So when tickets went on sale, at $20 each, they were gone in under 10 seconds. Speculation swirled that the tickets had been bought by bots created by Silicon Valley developers, and that the show might be full of tech bros. But no — it was still the classic Gilman atmosphere, with the crowd goofily chanting “Nick-el-back! Nick-el-back!” before Green Day went on. Gilman history was represented, too, in the opening bands. Bobby Joe Ebola and the Children MacNuggits featured Operation Ivy’s Dave Mello on drums, and a reunited Enemies had Neurosis’ Dave Edwardson on bass; both bands had plenty of fans singing along. Behind me in line to get inside was Richie Bucher, the artist, musician and Cometbus regular who illustrated the iconic cover of Dookie. And, as Armstrong noted between songs, there were far more punks with mohawks in the front row then there ever were at the band’s Gilman shows in the early 1990s. Armstrong also pinpointed the exact last show Green Day played at Gilman: “Sept. 6, 1993,” rattling it off like a memorized date from history class (and also commented that Green Day hopping onstage in 2001 to do a few songs on another band’s equipment “didn’t really count”). And although Armstrong has played Gilman twice with his other band Pinhead Gunpowder since then, last night truly was a different kind of homecoming. Indeed, during the show’s closing block of American Idiot songs — culminating in the epic “Jesus of Suburbia,” which Armstrong dedicated to everyone in West Contra Costa County — it seemed a given they’d play that Grammy-winning album’s “Homecoming,” which ends with the repeated refrain: “Home / We’re coming home again.” Instead, they encored with “Minority,” slapped some high-fives to the crowd, jumped off the stage and out the side door, and piled into a black minivan with tinted windows and drove away. Ever to return? Time will tell, especially with the club’s fundraising efforts and current negotiations about the future of the building. But for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame prodigal sons of 924 Gilman, and for the few hundred people there to witness their return, it was a night to remember indeed. http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/2015/05/18/live-review-green-day-plays-924-gilman-for-the-first-time-in-21-years/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hero_Of_The_Hour Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 No, it sounds better because it's Stuart and the Ave. They didn't play Stuart and The Ave they played Stewart and The Ave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chin for a Day Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Absolutely I don't think it'd happen though, they seemed to have wrapped up the story of St.Jimmy pretty well between the album and the musical. Maybe it's a hint at another concept album with all new characters? For the love of God, no more concept albums. I don't know, I kind of like the idea of the Jesus of Suburbia's mid-life crisis. It can work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertrose Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 teag tk @twidx · 44 minutes ago http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/2015/05/18/live-review-green-day-plays-924-gilman-for-the-first-time-in-21-years/ … the last time green day played Gilman was my 5th birthday. I got to see them live there last night. Gabe Meline @gmeline · 1 hour ago @GDA Live Review: Green Day Plays 924 Gilman for the First Time in 21 Years http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/2015/05/18/live-review-green-day-plays-924-gilman-for-the-first-time-in-21-years/ … Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertrose Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 JOS Basket Case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Dude Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I wouldn't mind a continuing story of Jesus of Suburbia. St. Jimmy comes back as a zombie and whatshername is fat and ugly now....It could work. Haha. But seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libertine Angel Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 My god, has Billie got some new clothes? I don't recognise that shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThranaM Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Homecoming would be a killer ending for this show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21guns&novacaine Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Homecoming would be a killer ending for this show Especially with 'We're Coming Home Again'. After all these years, and returning from being inducted to the hall of fame, it would have been very fitting, and then to close with Nobody Likes You, a silent middle finger to Gilman, because despite their rules, they weasled their way in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z J Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 My god they played Paper Lanterns and Stuart and the Ave back to back? fangirl freakout level: 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlissaGoesRAWR Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 They didn't play Stuart and The Ave they played Stewart and The Ave That misspelling bothers me more than "Hitchen a Ride," and that's saying something! Homecoming would be a killer ending for this showI can't believe I didn't think about that until now. It would've made way more sense to end with that than Jesus of Suburbia...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chin for a Day Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 My god, has Billie got some new clothes? I don't recognise that shirt. I love the fashion faux pas of the stripped shirt and polka dot tie. So Billie. That misspelling bothers me more than "Hitchen a Ride," and that's saying something! I can't believe I didn't think about that until now. It would've made way more sense to end with that than Jesus of Suburbia...? How about when people spell Billie, Billy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlissaGoesRAWR Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I love the fashion faux pas of the stripped shirt and polka dot tie. So Billie. How about when people spell Billie, Billy I sympathize with him, but I've learned to ignore name misspellings, given my four complicated names that are all misspelled. Also, God, that shirt and tie was just WAY too much! You liked it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z J Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 That misspelling bothers me more than "Hitchen a Ride," and that's saying something! I can't believe I didn't think about that until now. It would've made way more sense to end with that than Jesus of Suburbia...? I think they ended with Minority Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chin for a Day Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I sympathize with him, but I've learned to ignore name misspellings, given my four complicated names that are all misspelled. Also, God, that shirt and tie was just WAY too much! You liked it? But isn't verifying the subjects name Journalism 101? I've seen his name misspelled in articles. HA, only Billie can pull off fashion faux pas's like stripes and polka dots, or ruffled tuxedo shirts in 2015. I thought it was very Billie, just wearing whatever the hell he picked up off the pile on the floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlissaGoesRAWR Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 But isn't verifying the subjects name Journalism 101? I've seen his name misspelled in articles. HA, only Billie can pull off fashion faux pas's like stripes and polka dots, or ruffled tuxedo shirts in 2015. I thought it was very Billie, just wearing whatever the hell he picked up off the pile on the floor. Yes, it is. I think I've only misspelled a person's name a handful of times in my career so far, typically because I was provided false information. If I was important enough to be reporting on celebrities, there's no fucking way I would misspell Billie's name! I just don't get that level of ignorance and laziness. All you have to do is use Google! And don't you badmouth those ruffles... <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chin for a Day Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Yes, it is. I think I've only misspelled a person's name a handful of times in my career so far, typically because I was provided false information. If I was important enough to be reporting on celebrities, there's no fucking way I would misspell Billie's name! I just don't get that level of ignorance and laziness. All you have to do is use Google! And don't you badmouth those ruffles... <3 I'm not badmouthing those ruffles, I'm sticking up for stripes and polka dots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21guns&novacaine Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I feel like Macy's Day Parade would have even been a good closer, but maybe it's way to slow and would've killed the mood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clockwise Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I just have to say - wherever they're going, I am so so so so excited for the next era of Green Day. They just seem like they're in such good, healthy spirits right now and hopefully that bleeds into whatever they do next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykee Mexx Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Just cool! How I love them playing small, smaller, smallest venues like this. It´s just so ... close... and sweaty... and ... close... Green Day rules! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary711 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Really happy to hear they played again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chin for a Day Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Rolling Stone doesn't miss a beat http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/see-green-days-manic-surprise-return-to-924-gilman-20150518 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertrose Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Rolling Stone article good, I like this guys review too http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/2015/05/18/live-review-green-day-plays-924-gilman-for-the-first-time-in-21-years/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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