They were just as enthusiastic and energetic as their younger selves, and didn't even look a day older. Bush inspired them to create their masterpiece "American Idiot", imagine what the ever more colourful Trump will.Īfter the gig I went home and played my "Bullet in a Bible" DVD, to see how much they've changed in the 12 years separating the two concerts. Republican ultra-right presidents certainly energize them: if George W. Of course, they also had a lot to say about the new U.S president: "Fuck Donald Trump" was their rather unambiguous message, while they dedicated "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" to the refugees Trump turned away in one of his first presidential decisions. There weren't the usual giant screens, so you had to look straight at them - which helped in creating more intimacy. He continuously addressed the crowd, and had fans get up on stage to sing and play guitar along with the band - actually gave his guitar away to a lucky fan, now that's a souvenir! Ziggo arena (15.000+ capacity) was the perfect size, big enough for Billie Joe to run around and for the show effects (huge flames, light show, tons of confetti) but also not so big that you'd lose sight of the band. The band had tremendous energy and Billie Joe kept the audience on their toes, proving once again he's mastered the art of stadium rock. It was a fantastic gig that exceeded my expectations. A few days ago I was at a Green Day concert in Amsterdam, part of their "Revolution Radio" tour.
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