I’ve been thinking about whether to hit the Idaho GNR show the night before EV1. Maybe this is a sign!
PJ: 2013: London (ON); Buffalo; 2014: Cincinnati; 2016: Sunrise, Miami, Toronto 1-2, Wrigley 2; 2018: London (UK) 1, Milan, Padova, Sea 2, Wrigley 1-2, Fenway 1-2; 2021: SHN, Ohana, Ohana Encore 1-2; 2022: LA 1-2, Phx, Oak 1-2, Fresno, Copenhagen, Hyde Park 1-2; Quebec, Ottawa, Hamilton, Toronto; MSG, Camden, Nashville, Louisville, St. Louis, OKC; 2023: St. Paul 1-2, Chicago 1-2; Fort Worth 2; Austin 1-2; 2024: Vancouver 1-2, LV 1-2, LA 1-2, Napa, Barcelona 1-2
EV Solo: 2017 Louisville and Franklin, 2018 Ohana, 2019 Innings Fest, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Dublin and Ohana; 2021 Ohana Friday (from beach) and Saturday; 2022 Earthlings Newark; 2023 Innings Fest and Benoraya 1-2.
Gutted: London 2 2018, Sacramento 2022, Noblesville 2023
Manchester 04.06.00, Leeds 25.08.06, Wembley 18.06.07, Dusseldorf 21.06.07, Shepherds Bush 11.08.09, Manchester 17.08.09, Adelaide 17.11.09, Melbourne 20.11.09, Sydney 22.11.09, Brisbane 25.11.09, MSG1 20.05.10, MSG2 21.05.10, Dublin 22.06.10, Belfast 23.06.10, London 25.06.10, Long Beach 06.07.11 (EV), Los Angeles 08.07.11 (EV), Toronto 11.09.11, Toronto 12.09.11, Ottawa 14.09.11, Hamilton 14.09.11, Manchester 20.06.12, Manchester 21.06.12, Amsterdam 26.06.2012, Amsterdam 27.06.2012, Berlin 04.07.12, Berlin 05.07.12, Stockholm 07.07.12, Oslo 09.07.12, Copenhagen 10.07.12, Manchester 28.07.12 (EV), Brooklyn 18.10.13, Brooklyn 19.10.13, Philly 21.10.13, Philly 22.10.13, San Diego 21.11.13, LA 23.11.13, LA 24.11.13, Oakland 26.11.13, Portland 29.11.13, Spokane 30.11.13, Calgary 02.12.13, Vancouver 04.12.13, Seattle 06.12.13, Trieste 22.06.14, Vienna 25.06.14, Berlin 26.06.14, Stockholm 28.06.14, Leeds 08.07.14, Philly 28.04.16, Philly 28.04.16, MSG1 01.05.16, MSG2 02.05.16
I feel mixed on AXL, I've got to one reunion show (Seattle '16), and he sounded alright, but not anywhere near his hey dey. I also thought he sounded better when I saw a few Guns N' Replacements shows about 10 to 15 years ago.
It's hard because everyone gets older, but the unique way he sings, it's hard for him to do now. I hate it when people say it but, it's true. The band is amazing and tight, but it's hard to replicate those unique vocals.
I thought about going to the show in Vancouver tomorrow, but I seem to be content with having seen 2 replacements shows, and 1 reunion show in my lifetime (also might of been different had it been a weekend).
Worlds colliding! Probably not alone when I say that GNR was my favorite band when I was a kid.
They were definitely my Pearl Jam before Pearl Jam, LOL... Loved the Illusion albums. Still listen to them fairly regularly - love me some Breakdown and Locomotive
"I'm only civil because I don't know any swear words."
Matt was there too. Eddie was to busy going to U2 in Las Vegas? hehe
I thought that was Steve Perry for a second..
"And the young, they can lose hope 'Cause they can't see beyond today The wisdom that the old can't give away, hey Constant recoil Sometimes life don't leave you alone."
Worlds colliding! Probably not alone when I say that GNR was my favorite band when I was a kid.
They were definitely my Pearl Jam before Pearl Jam, LOL... Loved the Illusion albums. Still listen to them fairly regularly - love me some Breakdown and Locomotive
Same... loved GNR back in high school.. and still do but PJ took over my #1 spot
"And the young, they can lose hope 'Cause they can't see beyond today The wisdom that the old can't give away, hey Constant recoil Sometimes life don't leave you alone."
I enjoyed the show. Couldn't help but compare to a PJ show. GnR has a nonstop video show going in the background. They played a long setlist--some songs I didn't recognize and a few I was reminded of. They played over three hours. The audience was a little passive, but there wasn't much back and forth with the audience. Towards the end, there was more--knocking on heaven's door. I wasn't too surprised to see Mike show up, as we know plays with Duff from time to time. That was a terrific burst of energy at the end. Slash was amazing. It seemed like Axl needed a bit of a rest--there was a tent he went into most times when a long guitar solo/dual was happening. He changed his tshirt five or ten times--maybe they sell them. They struck me as guys (and gal) who love what they do, and were committed to giving a great show, which I thought it was. I'm a little more into this stuff than those who came with me, but they walked away very happy. No doubt highlight for me was Mike at the end joining the band. Us Seattle locals are lucky for some of these guest appearances--I've seen Ed at a couple shows. We're also just lucky to have these guys supporting the community, truly.
I often think that easy street may have died without pj's support. Not sure what I know. Def seems to be a symbiotic culture making things better. Helping homeless and whatever else.
Good times all around. Great to see people celebrating the music. Nice to see musicians that lived through it all.
I enjoyed the show. Couldn't help but compare to a PJ show. GnR has a nonstop video show going in the background. They played a long setlist--some songs I didn't recognize and a few I was reminded of. They played over three hours. The audience was a little passive, but there wasn't much back and forth with the audience. Towards the end, there was more--knocking on heaven's door. I wasn't too surprised to see Mike show up, as we know plays with Duff from time to time. That was a terrific burst of energy at the end. Slash was amazing. It seemed like Axl needed a bit of a rest--there was a tent he went into most times when a long guitar solo/dual was happening. He changed his tshirt five or ten times--maybe they sell them. They struck me as guys (and gal) who love what they do, and were committed to giving a great show, which I thought it was. I'm a little more into this stuff than those who came with me, but they walked away very happy. No doubt highlight for me was Mike at the end joining the band. Us Seattle locals are lucky for some of these guest appearances--I've seen Ed at a couple shows. We're also just lucky to have these guys supporting the community, truly.
I enjoyed the show. Couldn't help but compare to a PJ show. GnR has a nonstop video show going in the background. They played a long setlist--some songs I didn't recognize and a few I was reminded of. They played over three hours. The audience was a little passive, but there wasn't much back and forth with the audience. Towards the end, there was more--knocking on heaven's door. I wasn't too surprised to see Mike show up, as we know plays with Duff from time to time. That was a terrific burst of energy at the end. Slash was amazing. It seemed like Axl needed a bit of a rest--there was a tent he went into most times when a long guitar solo/dual was happening. He changed his tshirt five or ten times--maybe they sell them. They struck me as guys (and gal) who love what they do, and were committed to giving a great show, which I thought it was. I'm a little more into this stuff than those who came with me, but they walked away very happy. No doubt highlight for me was Mike at the end joining the band. Us Seattle locals are lucky for some of these guest appearances--I've seen Ed at a couple shows. We're also just lucky to have these guys supporting the community, truly.
I think he goes there to get oxygen.
Previously my guess would have been donuts but it looks like he pushed them away.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=az87kvczKVs
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Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.
I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
Gutted: London 2 2018, Sacramento 2022, Noblesville 2023
That had to be fun for Mke to get out there with his friend Duff and the band. Very cool
"...I changed by not changing at all..."
Mike was great!
'Cause they can't see beyond today
The wisdom that the old can't give away, hey
Constant recoil
Sometimes life don't leave you alone."
'Cause they can't see beyond today
The wisdom that the old can't give away, hey
Constant recoil
Sometimes life don't leave you alone."
I often think that easy street may have died without pj's support. Not sure what I know. Def seems to be a symbiotic culture making things better. Helping homeless and whatever else.
Good times all around. Great to see people celebrating the music. Nice to see musicians that lived through it all.
Keep on rocking
It was just a little. Let's just hope Mike never goes on stage with Motley Crue when they are in town.