Here Today... Gone To Hell!

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FYI, BEFORE Susquehanna Bank and Twitter, this place was the Tweeter Center. http://twitpic.com/7k91gq


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Roll call.  I'm here section 104 row g.  It is going oto be a awsome night.   : ok:

102.

No Pretty Reckless yet but Ron was just on stage saying hi.

Starting now.  Wow this chick is hot

I hope jarmo is getting pictures of this girl.

Are the pretty reckless off the stage yet?

Great cover of Seven Nation Army! Too bad the crowd is dead for them.

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NowPlaying on Susquehanna Bank Center stage The Pretty Reckless #np twitpic.com/7kcrym
20 minutes ago

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Thinking... @djashba #notcool :) @ Susquehanna Bank Center

The Pretty Reckless done. Now the calm before the storm. Everyone around me had no idea that the band usually go on around 11. This is where dumb bad reviews come from.

The wait is the best ! Makes me more excited for the concert.

ooooo....nice one, Fernando - powerful ~

Crowd is fuckin pumped! The wait is on. I love it!!!!

Starting

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I wanna hear you scream! - @axlrose

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My camera sux!

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MR. BROWNSTONE

Crowd is kicking ass..

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SHACKLER'S REVENGE

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Random @ Susquehanna Bank Center

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Estranged. @gunsnroses

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Mr. @DizzyReed on ESTRANGED

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"Here I am, you're a ROCKET QUEEN" twitpic.com/7kem77

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Secret agent man @richardfortus Camden NJ Live @gunsnroses

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LIVE AND LET DIE

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Camden

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General @tommy_stinson

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STREET OF DREAMS

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MI AMOR by Mr. @DjASHBA

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SWEET CHILD O MINE

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For Crow. Start of November Rain.

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It's a cold November Rain @gunsnroses

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"When even friends seem out to harm you" NOVEMBER RAIN

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The panther is out. @bumblefoot Live Camden NJ. @gunsnroses


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It's so hot the fire alarms are going off in Camden NJ @gunsnroses

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Everyone is on there feet for Knocking on Heavens Door @gunsnroses live Camden NJ

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Ladies and gentlemen Mr. @richardfortus KNOCKIN IN HEAVEN'S DOOR

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Forgive those that tear down my Soul. MADAGASCAR

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BETTER w/ Frank Ferrer and Chris Pitman

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Little after party @ Susquehanna Bank Center

I'm wondering who broke the toilet seat in the background lol.

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Sometimes @ Susquehanna Bank Center

Wish I was a fly on the wall.  Great shot of Axl.

Mr. 4tus

fantastic show!! The pics are great, cool shot of Fernando!

Good fuckin' night! 

:beer:

Those shots are killer!!!!  : ok: : ok:  Excited to see the setlist!!!  :peace: :peace:

Was glad they played Better in the encore. What popped into my head near the end was "I feel bad for that poor guy who said he wanted to hear Scraped and Better".

Great show, even with the annoying people in the crowd whining about late starts. None of them went home, so they should've just shut up and enjoyed themselves.


In my section, it  sounded like nobody was singing along for KOHD. I got the feeling that the crowd were dead. Definitely large, but not loud enough.

My sister ran into Taylor Momsen (lead singer of The Pretty Reckless) on the way to the bathroom. She was supposedly being all quiet and mopey. :(

That's how they look in america.

Great photos, and thanks for the updates :)

Thanks for updates, can anyone say if they have they played OMG yet? :peace:

Love Axl's boots near Fortus

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No OMG yet.

It was really a great show. Honestly, I wanted to beat the traffic out so I left during Paradise City (shame on me). Was there are any played after that?

The band sounded really tight. Axl was a bit quiet in the mix at times, but he sounded just the way you want him to sound. Great set, to me it felt like they catered more to an American crowd by playing more AFD and UYI tracks. At this stage in my life, I would have loved to hear every cut from Chinese instead, but everything they played was enjoyed. Crowd was mixed, some tired folks, some with as much energy as the band. GnR, please come by again!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Dark times.

is that the party bus lol

concert was fucking awesome

Unforgettable night.
Perhaps I could share a bit about my concert experience, then chime in with my review!
Arrived a little after 7? with my bro-in-law, his gf, and 2 buddies.
The 1st thing we see in the lot (lot 2) is some window washers looking to get some money for cleaning windows.
Tailgating begins, blasting GNR.
I met some great folks, among them Sandman from HTGTH along with his dad and crew.
(btw, I'd love to hear your dad's take on the show...) cool folks.
Met a group of about 9 Colombians.  I offered them some vodka, and they offered me back something that tasted like fire and black licorice.  Good shit.  :)
Met a fam. who were bringing their 12 year old son to the show.  good stuff.
Met an angry Irishman.  A gent who was angry with Axl for what went down at the Dublin show that he himself attended.  As he's going off I'm just thinking, "Why are you here then?"
Oh well.  :hihi:
After doing a couple of wind sprints in the parking lot (I like to run, and well, it felt good!)
Around 9 it was time to get on in to the arena...we all wanted to check out the hottie opening up.  Well, we got about a song or 2 in, and my bro-in-law looked like shit.
He had been drinking a lot, and he's not a drinker.  
I got him down to the concessions area and had him drink water and try to process it out.  
After a few minutes, with that going nowhere, (he was staggering on his feet, so I supported him all the way) I got him to a bathroom stall.  He was in there for a good amount of time.  I stood outside his stall standing guard.  I must have seen hundreds of guys filing in to use the bathroom.  If you saw a really drunk bald guy being propped up by a dorky tall dude, you saw us!  :hihi:  He was looking better but obviously not great as he still needed me supporting him to walk.
A security guard recommended he visit medical.  I thought that was a good idea.
So, over over to the R side of the arena, near concessions, was the medical table.  Lots of questions, took his blood pressure, very nice workers over there.  
One dude was already there plenty wasted...wearing a LeSean McCoy Eagles jersey///apparently he had his sweatpants around his ankles near some train tracks blitzed out of his mind.
My bro-in-law wasn't much better.  He had his head and arms in a garbage can (couldn't help but think of Double Talkin' Jive lyrics)  :hihi:

I went to grab his gf (btw, their first date!) from the arena and got her over there with him.  One of my friends checked up on us...and I proceeded to get back to our seats in the 202s, and within 5 minutes, CD was starting!  Awesome!  Fucking electric!
At the beginning of Fortus' solo I ran down to medical to see how my bro-in-law was doing.
He was still out of it.
I got back in time for LALD and This I Love (my fav.).  Awesome!
Once Tommy came on, I went to go check back downstairs and my bro-in-law was stirring.  I bought him a pretzel, had him drink more water...hung with him while missing Street of Dreams and YCBM...I also missed Mi Amor.  Son of a bitch!  I did NOT want to miss that, but fam. comes first.  There was a tv feed of the songs up in the concessions area, but as we all know, that just aint the same!!!
The crowd was going nuts for SCOM as we got back into the arena.

So, there's a lesson here kids...if you're gonna drink, know your limits!!!  If u don't, you might miss half of an incredible show!

23 songs total.
I got 21...but missed DJ's solo.  :crying:

The place was packed at LEAST 90% full.  I was in 202 and scanned the entire arena.  I was in E. Rutherford, '06, and the crowd was MUCH more into the show last night in Camden. 
How the fuck Axl performs with so much energy for over 2 hours and 45 minutes is beyond me.  Hell, how the entire band does it is impressive.   

All the guys were great but DJ Ashba is a fucking star!  I didn't even get to see Mi Amor but he tore shit up throughout the show.  He was bouncing off walls, jumping off speakers, fun as fuck!!

I don't have a voice left, but it was worth it!  Great night...This I Love...Estranged... :drool:   ...and let me say, Axl was on fucking fire with Whole Lotta Rosie!!!  The band tears that song up!!
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Took my two good friends to the show, all I heard the past 5 years is that it's not the original band, it's just Axl, etc .... After 3 hours of badass playing, they both left saying it was the best live show they've ever seen  :beer: Nuff' SAID !!!!! I'm sad to say that the tour is over for me. Hopefully there is a second leg of the US is 2012 ...

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Video:


Estranged http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_HzvCSpnb0

It's So Easy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Leat14e2q9A&feature=player_embedded

Mr Brownstone http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_UO9s3GM5Y&feature=player_embedded

Welcome to the jungle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvqLGVNEu3E&feature=player_embedded

Please post a video of Whole Lotta Rosie.

That was a highlight of the night for me.

DJ is unfuckingbelievable.

Fortus was alot of fun to watch. 4th time I've seen him with GNR. He has stepped up his game and has become a badass rocker.

Best show I've seen. Hands down! I've been seeing them live since 88.

Oh, and Axl, you have never sounded so good. I dont know what you are doing, but keep on keepin on Axl!

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Prez - thought that was you in the bathroom holding up someone in really bad shape.  Look a bit different then NY '06 at Hamerstein.  I guess that's what 5 years will do.

I was there with my 15 year old son, and had an absolute blast.  Not much more to say than what has already been said, but what a show....

more pics http://bit.ly/u47lg3


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Its not broken...its done like that.  Commercial toilet seats are open like this.  ;)

They are not open half way down the side, that's broke.  Nice toilet but put a wall around that.

Wait, the counter is black and it's blocking half of it.  Saw a better picture, oh joy.

Like how Better was in the encore.

In my life, I installed at least 3000 toilets seats...and nothing wrong with this one...lol

Are we arguying on a toilet seat?
hahaha

Hopefully Axl's Montezuma's Revenge hasn't lingered!   :hihi:

Just an incredible fucking show. 

random trivia, just found out the opening act's Taylor Momsen was actually little Cindy Lu Hoo in the Grinch movie about 10 years ago.
I wish I could have enjoyed her entire set.  :'(

Video:

November Rain HD http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBjatKdYYs8&feature=youtu.be&a


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Lots of amazing vids I added!
http://gnrworld.net/2011/11/27/camden-set-list-pics-and-videos/ (http://gnrworld.net/2011/11/27/camden-set-list-pics-and-videos/)

I have videos on my iphone4s of Chinese Democracy & Mi Amor/Sweet Child (intro solo only).

They are fuckin awesome, IMO.

Can't seem to figure out how to get them on here.

GRreat photos backstage!  Check out those cowboy boots!  Those have to be the same ones Axl had years ago; or at least the old trinkets he had on them then now on these new ones.  There are a lot of photos around from back in da day with Axl in his cowboy boots and all those trinkets and bandana wrapped around them; I believe there is a great outtake from the photo shoot that for "AFD" where you can clearly see his boots; I have the poster in room actually; all the band members sitting on the floor leaning against a wall together.
Just a matter of time until the black kilt makes an appearance  :yes:

Did Axl skip some lyrics in the begining? like "lovers always come and...." he went straight to solo  :hihi:

Figured it out, started a YouTube page.


Chinese Democracy
http://youtu.be/BSeRrutuVLQ (http://youtu.be/BSeRrutuVLQ)


That's me talking in the beginning, but then I shut up after I lose it when Axl hits the stage.

the show was incredible. i can't say much else that hasn't already been said about this tour. i was there with 15 friends/family - none of which i would consider a die-hard fan and none would have been there if not for me buying the tix - and everyone of them loved the show. i have gotten several text messages that said it was probably the best show they have ever seen, Axl sounded amazing, and this band rocks.

my dad was there too. he's 68 and took me to see gnr in 1988 when i was 13. he took me to a bunch of shows from the time i was 12-15 (bruce, crue, stones, and others). he saw gnr twice back in the late 80's early 90's and had never seen the new band. i was glad gnr played here and that he was able to go. he was blown away. he couldn't stop talking about it yesterday. he said it was on par with the best shows he has ever seen (Elvis, Bruce in '84, Stones in '78, GnR in '91 are his favs).

i thought the crowd was really into it. i was in the 4th row behind the pit and it was a little crazy up there. i heard no one complaining about the late start time and there were no boos. it seemed like alot of people knew what to expect. they came on right at 11 and played until 1:50AM.

the highlights for me were hearing Shackler's live for the first time - sounded great! first 4 songs were just incredible, as always. and this band just kills Nightrain. 

Axl4Prez  - it was great meeting you, dude! we've communicated for years in various threads on this board so it was cool to actually meet you in person. it's always cool to put a face to a name too. you and your crew are cool people.

my dad absolutely loved the show! he was blown away by this band and how great axl sounds.

sorry to hear about your brother-in-law, and i have to ask....is that the guy that was getting on me and everyone else for drinking Coors Light?

Kevin - awesome video!

it was really cool meeting you and your wife. i wish we could have hung out a little longer. i didn't get in there until after 10 so by the time i grabbed some beers and waited in line for the men's room, it was almost show time.

and thanks for being understanding with those tickets you bought from me. i know i threw you a major curveball the day of the show, so thanks again.  : ok:

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/jarmo

No problem at all Bill.

Thanks for hooking me up with such great seats.

Your crew was cool.

Another Brick In The Wall
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOGvUHo6fF0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOGvUHo6fF0)

Cool video man...  Thanks for posting !

You're welcome.


Here's a portion of Whole Lotta Rosie:
http://youtu.be/wL1M-pUuH28 (http://youtu.be/wL1M-pUuH28)


I dropped the ball in getting it from the start and missed Axl's cool ass backstep moves he kicks into in the beginning. The one where he kicks his left leg back while moving from the front of the stage to the drum set. His best move ever, IMO.

Watching video of "NR" from this show; fantastic, but didn't realize until watching that Axl skipped the ENTIRE second verse!  Wow.  Glad Richard was ready to play the solo earlier than expected!

Yeah I noticed that too... I had to watch it a couple times.  Love that intro and the synth is so beautiful.

The last of my videos uploaded to YouTube:


DJ ASHBA- Mi Amor & SCOM (Opening Solo Only)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r80qetNZ584


This I Love (beginning with Dj's Solo)
http://youtu.be/iV8uvG2kWkM


Knockin On Heaven's Door: 2-Parts (Audience Participation parts)
Part I:  http://youtu.be/tTgZ9qZuyLs (http://youtu.be/tTgZ9qZuyLs)
Part II: http://youtu.be/fWWLqpnWZw4 (http://youtu.be/fWWLqpnWZw4)

HA!   :rofl:  Yes, it was he!  And the ultimate irony of it all is that he got blitzed on fucking Arbor Mist!  It's the 2011 version of what "Riunite on Ice, is so nice" would have been circa 1985!!!   :rofl:

My buddy Jay, the tall dude at 6' 5" if u remember, e-mailed me this:  "I can honestly say it was the best concert I have ever seen, and that?s the absolute truth. Venue was better than the fleet center, better seats, and the talent in that band now is better than ever.  If you even sense they are going to play within a reasonable distance again please keep me posted as I told (my wife) to plan on me trying to go see them again.

I was floored by how great Axl sounded.  Fucking floored!  How the fuck does he do it?  I think we've all heard boots of isolated performances here and there where Axl isn't on his A-game, but goddamn!  He is in A+ territory right now, seriously.

Arbor Mist!?!?! my wife drinks arbor mist when she wants a "lighter wine!" my coors lite almost has as much alcohol! i just assumed he was drinking the stuff you had in your trunk, or the stuff the columbians gave you. that is hilarious!  :rofl:  i hope he's doing ok and hopefully his first date with that girl is not his last! and that's cool you didn't miss too many songs.

 

Was there, and it was fucking awesome! Right up front in the pit the whole time. Band was truly amazing.

I was curious....did anyone catch what Axl was ranting about before Patience? He said the song was dedicated to his manager, and then there was some muffled words I didn't catch, and then I heard, "I really fucking hate him right now". Tommy was also clapping his hands while Axl was saying this, and Axl acknowledged that and said , "Even Tommy is thanking me for saying it", or something to that effect.

I've heard that Axl said a similar thing a few shows back, and now that Axl is repeating this sentiment, I really wonder whats going on there.

here's an e-mail from my cousin on her thoughts on the show:

Hey Bill - That concert was INSANE!!!! Seriously one of the best shows I've ever seen! I can't believe how good Axl's voice sounded! The band was amazing. Kev and I left early cause I was WASTED!!!!!!! I wish I had seen the end of the show. What time did they come on and what time did they go off?????? Did you guys stay for the whole concert? Thank you so much for getting the tix! The seats were amazing. I wish I could go back - it was such a great time!!!!!!

one other thing i thought of was right after Shackler's, Axl looked down into the pit area and said something like " these guys have been fighting for the last 10 minutes." i have to admit i got a little nervous that it would esculate into something bad, but it was cool. Axl was calm and just made sure security got the guy outta there. probably a huge relief for all the normal fans up in that area. what's interesting is i remember in June 1991 at the Spectrum in philadelphia, a very similar situation happened. Axl stopped in the middle of WTTJ and went off on some guy. I still remember him saying "you're a bloody mess" and he threatened to kick the guy's ass.

it's also ironic that on TMS Axl was just saying how the crowds at their shows were "more violent" back in 1991 and appear far more calm now. so much for that.

There's a video on youtube of it  :P

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJGptDesOLA

Ha, let's go to the videotape.  Got to love (most of the time) how everything is caught on video and so accessible.

I guess they got the right guy tossed?  But would have been nice if the other gentleman used a better word to call him before saying good bye.

^^ That's what I thought too. A bit lame.
Anyway, way to go Axl, always good to see that they pay attention to what's going on in the audience and help prevent anything bad from happening.

yeah a typical barbaric meat head, those types of fans at shows embarrass the hell out of me.