News Archives - August 2009

American Eulogy video, Backing Tracks from Rock Band

Aug. 18, 2009 / Comments

The [turl=http://www.greendayauthority.com/download/DownloadofTheWeek/]Download of the Week[/turl] has been updated by Jimmy. This week we present you the Green Day backing tracks from Rock Band. You'll find 6 mp3's in this download, with Know Your Enemy, East Jesus Nowhere, and 21 Guns. The first 3 are vocals only (with some piano and guitar in 21 Guns) and the last 3 are the instruments only with the back-up vocals included. Click the play button below to hear a preview of all 6.
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Green Day.com posted this video of the band playing American Eulogy at some recent shows this tour. Seeing this really makes me want a second live DVD, lets keep our fingers crossed for something next year.

21st Century Breakdown Vinyl Sale

By Jimmy · Aug. 17, 2009 · 0 Comments

From now until 7pm PST you can get the Special Edition 21st Century Breakdown vinyl pack for almost half price! The normal price of this pack is $89.99 and now you can get it for only $54.99. So head on over to GreenDayMusic.com to get ... read story

Show Recap: Salt Lake City, UT

By Jimmy · Aug. 17, 2009 · 0 Comments

Green Day was in Salt Lake City, Utah at the Energy Solutions Arena last night continuing on with their US leg of the 21st Century Breakdown tour. The Deseret News has posted their review of the show. One highlight from the show was when ... read story

Billie Joe Interview in Maxim magazine

Aug. 16, 2009 · 0 Comments

Billie Joe did a great interview with Maxim magazine. Kudos to them for asking some non-standard, entertaining questions. "Do the curtains match the drapes", "Is it true you sometimes pee the bed?", "What were you like as a kid?". They also ... read story

Show Recap: Denver, CO

By Jimmy · Aug. 16, 2009 · 0 Comments

After Green Day's day off on Friday they came back last night and rocked an almost sold out show in Denver, Colorado at the Pepsi Center. The show lasted nearly two hours and forty-five with the band playing songs from all eras. Some of ... read story

Show Recap: Omaha, NE

By Jimmy · Aug. 14, 2009 · 0 Comments

Green Day rocked out last night as they continued on with the 21st Century Breakdown tour at the Quest Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Omaha.com has posted a raving review on how well the show went, "Before he played a single note, Green Day ... read story

Green Day #9 on Billboard's "Hot Tour" list

Aug. 13, 2009 · 0 Comments

[url=http://www.billboard.com/news/hot-tours-madonna-u2-ac-dc-idols-live-top-1004002818.story#/news/hot-tours-madonna-u2-ac-dc-idols-live-top-1004002818.story]Billboard.com[/url] listed Green Day at #9 in the summers "Hot Tours", based on ... read story

Show Recap: Kansas City, MO

By Jimmy · Aug. 13, 2009 · 0 Comments

Green Day continued rocking thousands last night when they played the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Changes to last night's setlist included the addition of JAR, Macy's Day Parade (acoustic), and Last Night on Earth (acoustic), ... read story

Green Day prank Kaiser Cheifs, History of GD

Aug. 12, 2009 · 0 Comments

[url=http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/article/green-days-pranks-for-kaiser-chiefs_1112511]Contact Music[/url] and [url=http://www.spinnermusic.co.uk/2009/08/09/kaiser-chiefs-meet-brad-pitt-get-hazed-by-green-day/]Spinner UK[/url] both ... read story

Show Recap: St. Louis, MO

By Jimmy · Aug. 12, 2009 · 0 Comments

Last night Green Day rocked the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri. The setlist included rare songs such as 2000 Light Years Away, At the Library, Macy's Day Parade [acoustic], and Coming Clean [acoustic]. If you would like to view ... read story

RIP Paul Dominguez, Teen Choice Awards, Rolling Stone

By Courtney · Aug. 10, 2009 · 0 Comments

News from [url=http://www.greenday.com]GreenDay.com[/url]:Today our hearts go out to The Mystic Knights Of The Cobra. Guitar player Paul Dominguez aka "Call me Donnie Cobra" tragically drowned yesterday. Having toured with the Foxboro Hot ... read story

Meet Green Day, Download of The Week

By Jimmy · Aug. 10, 2009 · 0 Comments

Sirius XM radio is giving you the chance to meet Green Day in Las Vegas on the 21st of August. They will fly you and three of your friends to Las Vegas, put you up in hotel, give you photo passes, some of the best seats in the house, two ... read story

Show Recap: San Antonio, TX

By Jimmy · Aug. 10, 2009 · 0 Comments

Last night Green Day continued on with their 21st Century Breakdown tour in San Antonio, Texas playing the AT&T Center. Examiner.com has posted up their review of the show and they said that they are amazed that what a diverse group a fans ... read story

GDA Wristbands back In Stock

Aug. 9, 2009 · 0 Comments

[turl=http://www.greendayauthority.com/merch/wristbands/][/turl]I'm happy to announce that the [turl=http://www.greendayauthority.com/merch/wristbands/]GDA Wristbands[/turl] are finally back in stock and available for you guys to purchase ... read story

Interview with Chris B. - 21CB Verizon Tour promoter

By J'net · Aug. 9, 2009 · 0 Comments

Many of you have heard of Chris B. because of his work with the Verizon Promotional crew for Green Day's 21st Century Breakdown tour. I had an opportunity to talk with Chris while waiting for the sound check to start at the San Antonio ... read story

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