Balancing Acts 2

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July 15th, 2009 at 05:16pm
Haaa, look at all the camera phones. There is literally no point in the no pictures rule. Great shots Liz!
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July 15th, 2009 at 05:17pm
By the way, I feel I need more details on the crotch-grabbing incident. I mean WHAT. What was the context of this/ his reaction? DETAILS!!!
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July 15th, 2009 at 05:18pm
Another one of BJ...because he couldn't be bothered to come out and sign!
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July 15th, 2009 at 05:20pm
Of COURSE, as soon as I get into posting pictures and such my sister comes over with the kids! Grrrrrrrrrrr. I promise I will post tonight with details on the signing and the crotch grabbing incident, haha. Ask any other questions you have because I know you'll be sleeping by the time I get back on! Gah, sorry Sad You know all I want to do right now is gush over the boys! xx
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July 15th, 2009 at 05:23pm
iATEjimmysWORLD:
Of COURSE, as soon as I get into posting pictures and such my sister comes over with the kids! Grrrrrrrrrrr. I promise I will post tonight with details on the signing and the crotch grabbing incident, haha. Ask any other questions you have because I know you'll be sleeping by the time I get back on! Gah, sorry Sad You know all I want to do right now is gush over the boys! xx


Fucking kids. Rolling Eyes Wink

Don't worry about it. I defo will be sleeping, I'm going to bed very soon! Thanks for the pictures, we'll talk soon xxx
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July 15th, 2009 at 06:15pm
I almost forgot - what was the setlist? I mean, so far as you remember. I wasn't expecting you to go in with a clipboard and make notes, lol.
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July 15th, 2009 at 07:33pm
iATEjimmysWORLD:
The Detroit show Smile:

I don't know where to start! They played for almost two and a half hours and they played a wide range of songs. Billie was quite fired up when he came out and as usual he tried to involve the crowd as much as possible. I bet he pulled five or six people up on stage for various things. During East Jesus Nowhere he decided he needed to "save" someone so he pulled a kid out of the crowd and he kept whispering in his ear about different things he should for dramatic effect. The kid was probably about ten and his name was Joseph which Billie liked. My ovaries promptly exploded Wink He pulled a random girl from the crowd during "The Waiting Unknown" and she just sort of stood up there and waved her hands around, and, smartly, kept an arm around him as long as possible.

He grabbed another kid from the crowd to sing "Brainstew". He was actually really good and totally took advantage of being up on stage. Towards the end he forgot the lyrics and then Billie grabbed the microphone back and playfully kicked him off stage. Billie then pulled this girl Rosie out of the crowd after that to finish the song and she immediately gave Billie a huge hug, haha. She was nervous and forgot the words but Billie didn't seem to care. He then encouraged her to stage dive, which she looked really unsure about. Before she did it she ran over and gave Mike a big hug (smart girl) and waved at Tre, haha. I couldn't believe no one accosted Tre...that would have been my mission. Anyway, Billie also had someone come up and play his part for "Jesus of Surbubia" and then two other guys were pulled up to squirt people with water and to just generally stand there as Billie groped them Wink

Tre is obscenely blonde and as wonderfully ADD as ever. At the end of "American Euglogy" he stood up on one of the equipment cases next to his drum rise and pretended to direct the band with his drumstick. I can't tell you how many drumsticks he threw either behind his head or into the crowd. During "King For A Day" Jason Freese dressed as Michael Jackson which was interesting, haha. Billie wore his cop hat, of course, and I immediately started screaming. He came out and said, "This is the Detroit police" and everyone booed him, haha. During another song he asked for someone to give him a Detroit Tigers hat so someone from the crowd threw one at him and he put it on and said, "Green Day's from Detroit from now." That news went over well. During "Holiday" he was out on the ramp in the crowd and he noticed someone had a crutch and he was like "Give that to me! I'll give it back" LOL...so they passed Billie this person's crutch and he danced around with it for a minute or two.

At the end of the encore Billie sang an acoustic version of "Macy's Day Parade", which was gorgeous, but before Tre and Mike left the stage, Tre ran over and tried to grab Billie's balls...guh, my brain exploded. They sounded amazing as usual and they had so much energy! Their shows never disappoint, I tell ya.


I second, like, everything Very Happy and duuude, you had good seats! I got a couple good pictures but we were farther back so mostly I just took videos. Which I'm pretty sure is illegal but whatever, I'm not going to sell them Wink

I love how Billie was so giggly and happy too, man, and when he was talking about that huge cloud of smoke that came up from the crowd during "Hitchin' a Ride" Very Happy he pretty much made me fall in love with him all over again. The six-hour drive to Detroit was 100% worth it.
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July 15th, 2009 at 08:54pm
Oh my DAYS it sounds like you had a fantastic time.

I can't wait for October now. I'm actually dying of excitement. I've worked out that I can book my train back from uni in about 2 1/2 weeks, that's how excited I am, I'm preparing travel arrangements already.

I purposefully booked the 2nd date in London because when I went to the last London date before they played AI all the way through and then came out and did a bunch of classics, so always go for the second night. Up
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July 15th, 2009 at 10:12pm
xZildjianRockerx:
I almost forgot - what was the setlist? I mean, so far as you remember. I wasn't expecting you to go in with a clipboard and make notes, lol.

I actually do remember most of the songs. Maybe Annie can help fill in the gaps if I forget something.

Song of the Century
21st Century Breakdown
Know Your Enemy
East Jesus Nowhere
Holiday
The Static Age
Before the Lobotomy
Are We The Waiting
St. Jimmy
Boulevard of Broken Dreams
Hitchin' A Ride
Brain Stew
Jaded
Longview
Basket Case
She
King For A Day/Shout/Stand By Me cover
21 Guns
American Eulogy

Their encore consisted of:
American Idiot
Jesus of Suburbia
Minority
Macy's Day Parade *just Billie
Good Riddance *just Billie

There were also some riffs they played in the middle of the first set that were from "Crazy Train" by Ozzy Osbourne and "Detroit Rock City" by Kiss, which was fitting.
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July 15th, 2009 at 10:19pm
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I second, like, everything Very Happy and duuude, you had good seats! I got a couple good pictures but we were farther back so mostly I just took videos. Which I'm pretty sure is illegal but whatever, I'm not going to sell them Wink

I love how Billie was so giggly and happy too, man, and when he was talking about that huge cloud of smoke that came up from the crowd during "Hitchin' a Ride" Very Happy he pretty much made me fall in love with him all over again. The six-hour drive to Detroit was 100% worth it.

Annie! I'm glad you loved the show, too! I also took videos...five, I think. Could you even believe how good Billie sounded during Macy's Day Parade? I took a video of him singing that because I couldn't stand it.

lol! I forgot about the cloud of smoke. Billie was like "I smell pot!" And then he kind of looked around and giggled. I could see Tre nodding and smiling, haha. And then Billie took that hat from that kid and was like, "Did you just see the big f*cking cloud of smoke that just came up into my face?" I love him and his filthy little mouth Very Happy
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July 15th, 2009 at 10:22pm
Liz, I feel that I must share this with you. tehe

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July 15th, 2009 at 10:56pm
So, after the show my friend and I (Eli didn't come b/c he obviously didn't feel like making another roadtrip somewhere) planted ourselves across from where their buses and trucks were parked. There were probably about 50 to 60 people that gathered just to see if they would come out. My friend and I sat outside for about 45 minutes before we decided we would wait until midnight (an hour after the show let out) and then leave. We honestly didn't think they would come out and sign but we thought we would stick it out for an hour just to say we did.

Around midnight a couple people started screaming, which made everyone crazy, haha. So, we kind of flocked closer to the gates by their buses and a girl was yelling that it was Jason White she had seen. He walked out and immediately got on one of the buses. A few minutes later, if that, like 10 people who were right up against the gate started yelling, "Mike! Mike!" and I totally freaked out, haha, because I couldn't see anything but these people were sure it was Mike who had walked out. Mike came out, went on his bus for a second and then walked over to us and began signing. It was a madhouse because there were probably 40-50 people waiting that wanted to be signed and people were pushing and shoving to get to him.

Mike was sooo incredibly nice I couldn't believe it. Not that I thought he was going to be mean, but he was so sweet and tried to answer questions and take pictures and sign whatever was being thrown in his face. I also couldn't believe how good looking he is up close. Not that I thought he was ugly by any means, but he's quite sexy in the flesh. Aaaand he smelled good, which always helps Wink

People were also being cool in that if they got their picture or whatever signed they would move back so others could move up. My friend and I were almost right in front of Mike when some other girls started screaming Tre's name...and my brain exploded and I freaked again, haha. I mean, I love Mike and he's sweet but Tre is it for me and I wanted to see him again. So, I sort of shoved myself up against the gate and he was maybe two feet to my left signing for this girl and ready to sign something else when the guy next to me was like, "Hey Tre, come take a picture with my girlfriend, she's a hot blonde." Tre kind of pulled a face and was like, "Just because she's blonde and hot doesn't mean shit." And then he launched into this story about how he was in Starbucks that day and some blonde lady thought she could cut in front of 20 people just because she thought she was hot...and so Tre walked waaaaay to the other side of the line of people. WTF. There was a girl on my other side and I turned to her and I was like, "But I wanted to touch him" and she was like "I know, me too" lol.

So, I got out of line and walked way down to the other side to try and get a picture or something from Tre. The problem is that Tre doesn't walk down the line and sign like Mike does...he's all over the damn place like a kid who has had too much candy. Tre was yelling, "I'll sign big things...and I'll definitely sign vinyl", haha. And he kept taking people's pens and sharpies and throwing them over his shoulder and asking for new ones. I finally got up to him again (omg, he's so beautiful...guuuuh) and I asked him to sign my ticket and he did and then I unncessarily ran my hand down his bare arm, lmao. There was a girl shoving up next to me so I couldn't get a hug and he was already walking away so no picture...but I touched his ridiculously smooth forearm damnit!

After that Tre threw his pen over his shoulder again and then took off for his bus. I think he only stayed out for about 10 or 15 minutes. Mike signed for about a half hour and finally someone asked where Billie was and Mike said, "If he's not out here then he's probably already gone", which I find hard to believe but whatever. I finally got up to Mike again but he was starting to say he had to go because he was holding up like 50 people and they needed to go because they were driving to Toronto and the border would be closing, haha. But I did manage to get my ticket signed just before he left...and I also touched Mike's arm and told him he was kind for signing so long. Mike is all sorts of muscular, by the way. Yum. So, no hugs and no pictures with the guys, but I was close enough to carry Tre off had he stood still long enough to let me Wink

Aaand the signed ticket:
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Mike's signature is in silver and when I handed him my ticket to sign I thought he was going to scribble over Tre's signature so I almost ripped it away from him but he didn't, haha. Bless their hearts! I promptly went back to my car and cried because it had been an emotional two days...I love those men so much!
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July 15th, 2009 at 11:05pm
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By the way, I feel I need more details on the crotch-grabbing incident. I mean WHAT. What was the context of this/ his reaction? DETAILS!!!

My brain nearly shut down for the 100th time when this happened, haha. They had just finished Minority and so Billie was going to sing the last two songs by myself. Tre, who never walks on stage but instead chooses to run/flail, went flying down the drum rise and over to where Billie was getting his guitar from the crew and went to pat/grab Billie's, uh, frontal region. Billie saw him coming so Tre only got a small grab in because Billie kind of turned away and shielded, haha. It was very playful and I'm sure Tre probably does that a lot...bless them Wink

By the way, Elle, chapter 28 of Crowded was all sorts of hot. I'm not sure I could have handled being that close to Billie and Tre had Billie come out and signed, too. I may have demanded to see some throw down.
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July 15th, 2009 at 11:05pm
I think I've dominated this board enough! Night! xx
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July 16th, 2009 at 02:53am
OMG. I'm not sure I can go to school, I'm too excited!

I love that you unnecessarily ran your hand down Tre's arm, because I totally would have had to touch him too.

It sucks that that idiot made him go away, but I also kind of love what he said about hot blondes, haha. God, I just love him.

I think Billie is probably ridiculously tired after playing a show and can't face the hysteria, and that's fair enough really. I imagine the time to catch him is before the show.

Thank you SO much for your in depth reporting, Liz. The set list looks great too, looks like they played for ages.

At this point my brother can just fuck right off with his wedding, lol.
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July 16th, 2009 at 02:58am
iATEjimmysWORLD:
By the way, Elle, chapter 28 of Crowded was all sorts of hot. I'm not sure I could have handled being that close to Billie and Tre had Billie come out and signed, too. I may have demanded to see some throw down.


Oh, and thanks! I posted 29 yesterday. I recently finished the ending so its all ready to go up now. I think I might have outdone myself with the fluffy ridiculous romance this time, the last few chapters are even worse than the last few of NOK. LOL.
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July 16th, 2009 at 06:12am
Ohhhhh there's no Last Night on Earth or Restless Heart Syndrome or Peacemaker or Horseshoes and Hand Grenades or Last of the American Girls?

They are my [i]favourites[/i[ from 21CB, so if they don't play them, rest assured I strong email will be sent to i_heart_GHDs@hotmail.com.

Though YAY @ Macy's Day Parade, I've never heard that live.

Anyone know if that's a set tour setlist or just a show setlist? And if the support were any good?
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July 16th, 2009 at 11:00am
Flaming Phalanges!:
Ohhhhh there's no Last Night on Earth or Restless Heart Syndrome or Peacemaker or Horseshoes and Hand Grenades or Last of the American Girls?

They are my [i]favourites[/i[ from 21CB, so if they don't play them, rest assured I strong email will be sent to i_heart_GHDs@hotmail.com.

Though YAY @ Macy's Day Parade, I've never heard that live.

Anyone know if that's a set tour setlist or just a show setlist? And if the support were any good?

Last of the American Girls is my absolute favorite on 21st Century Breakdown and I kept crossing my fingers they would play it but they didn't and they haven't played it on this tour yet (except at the Fox theatre and some of the other small venues where they played the whole album right through) Sad

I've looked at their setlist from every show so far and it looks like they change some songs in the encore but that's it. For instance, when they played in Minnesota last weekend, Billie sang Minnesota Girl. And then at the Detroit show they played Macy's Day Parade for the first time. They play in Toronto tonight so I'm interested to see what they change in the setlist.
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July 16th, 2009 at 11:02am
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iATEjimmysWORLD:
By the way, Elle, chapter 28 of Crowded was all sorts of hot. I'm not sure I could have handled being that close to Billie and Tre had Billie come out and signed, too. I may have demanded to see some throw down.


Oh, and thanks! I posted 29 yesterday. I recently finished the ending so its all ready to go up now. I think I might have outdone myself with the fluffy ridiculous romance this time, the last few chapters are even worse than the last few of NOK. LOL.

Ellie May, I love your fluff so much...it warms my heart! I can't wait to read the end! xx
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July 16th, 2009 at 11:30am
Oh yeah, and the opening band was The Bravery. They were decent and they dedicated a song to Tre so they're alright in my book. Kaiser Chiefs and Franz Ferdinand will also be opening for Green Day in the States.

They don't have any info about who is opening for them overseas yet.
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