2009-2014 Tour Flashback

[russkwtx]

I don't have any photos to share, but I saw them seven times during that timeframe and loved every show. The ones that stand out were the 12.31.11 and the 6.6.14 shows. Luckily, Axl sounded great each time I saw him. I also liked the Oklahoma show on 11.9.2011. In general I feel very fortunate to have been able to see the band. Oh, I was also at the show on November 21 2012 when they taped the show and it turned into the DVD release, so that was pretty cool too.

[JMB-GNR]

I saw them twice in 2010 (Antwerp & Arnhem) and twice in 2012 (Rotterdam & M?nchengladbach).

The 2010 concerts seem to be a bit stronger because Axl was in really good shape. Maybe the memories of those shows are also better because it was the first hearing songs like Sorry, This I Love and Shackler's Revenge live.

I loved the 2012 shows because of Estranged and Civil War in the setlist. M?nchengladbach was very cool because it was outdoors and that always gives it a special vibe. And during November Rain is started pouring rain


At all concerts Axl sounded great and the live experience CANNOT be compared to the YouTube experience. Especially in 2012 I listened closely to how Axl sounded because of all the bitchin' about his voice and it was really good!

[mortismurphy]

Really? I saw Guns live in 2012 and I watched the youtube clips and I found the technology loosely capable of rendering an accurate live rendition of the events in question. It is a video and mic recording the event at the end of the day.

[jazjme]

Different kinds of mics , work differently, your sure as hell aren't gonna get quality audio off a phone, or pad etc.You do know something about audio engineering? if you did this is pretty simple.

[mortismurphy]

Yes but as long as you factor in the fact that you have knowledge of the limitations of the technology, I do not understand how these clips are rendering different quality performances. I saw him live on 2012 and have seen a few clips from the other dates on that tour, and I do not see the discrepancy. If somebody said to me, ''is that what that tour is like?'' I would say, ''yes, that is what it is like'' - obviously, at a much lower volume, more treble, without the ambiance. The equipment can only record what is there in front of it.

Axl sounded absolutely fantastic on the 2006 tour and the clips show that. I also saw that tour and when I look at the clips, it reminds me of how Axl sounded on that tour. It is that simple really.

[jarmo]

Do you have anything of value to add or are you just gonna post about YouTube versus the real thing?


/jarmo

[mortismurphy]

Do you have anything of value to add or are you just gonna post about YouTube versus the real thing?


/jarmo

I don't know - have you anything of value to add?

[jarmo]

I started the thread.

So yeah, you might as well quit while you're still here.


Thanks for sharing your stories!


/jarmo

[jarmo]

Oh, I was also at the show on November 21 2012 when they taped the show and it turned into the DVD release, so that was pretty cool too.

Cool. It's nice to have that release as a "souvenir" from the show you attended.



/jarmo

[HBK]

Amazing Tour !!!

 

[jarmo]

I remember the 2010 Chile show was weeks after the earthquake had hit.

And in Rio there was a storm that blew part of the stage down.




/jarmo

[Nightrain7]

GN'R 2010  V8'S ANZ Stadium Sydney,
Was the greatest concert i have ever been to. Massive crowd, Axl hit the stage at 8.30pm and was in the greatest form i have ever seen him. Absolutely mesmerizing.

First time hearing the Democracy songs. This I Love was so intense very surreal.
During Dont Cry it started raining, i remember me and my mates wrapped our arms around each others shoulders swaying along singing our hearts out, was an amazing moment.

[HBK]

I remember the 2010 Chile show was weeks after the earthquake had hit.

And in Rio there was a storm that blew part of the stage down.




/jarmo

You First Time Chile J, Amazing

 

[jazjme]

THat was bit of a scary situation , glad that the band wasn't on at the time or anything.

[sandman83]

I went to the concert in Nashville, TN December 4th, 2011.  It's the only Gn'R concert that I have been fortunate enough to go to.  I was so pumped and dead center up front of stage.  Awesome concert and the band sounded great.  Axl was cool as hell and sounded amazing.  Many highlights from that night, but I about shit my pants when they played Civil War!!  First time played by current band and it was epic.  I felt pretty blessed to witness that GNR history in person!  I knew the people on this site would be excited!  That was an awesome experience and hope they play close enough that I can go again some day!

[TheBaconman]

Is this all like sorta saying good by to a timeline in guns history?

Why did topic have to be so lineup specific

[Boromir]

I've attended to the 3 following shows

September 23rd, 2010 - Belgrade, Serbia @ Beogradska Arena
June 8th, 2012 - M?nchengladbach, Germany @ Warsteiner Hockeypark
July 8th, 2012 - Sofia, Bulgaria @ Vasil Levski National Stadium (Sofia Rocks 2012)

The first one was an incredible show, whole band on fire, Axl on great mood.
Second show was really good, started rainning in the middle of November Rain throughout the show. I Enjoyed it very much although i was waaay back in the crowd.
The third was a special one. It was a 3h 10m show, the band gave everything they had and later on i had the chance to meet the band backstage and get to sit with a little group of people next to Axl in his room.

Thank you GUNS N' ROSES for all the memories! 

[jarmo]

Why did topic have to be so lineup specific

Because it was the latest tour.



/jarmo

[reayj2003]

One year ago today! Vegas show with Duff. The perfect last "Chinese Era" show for me. I was 30 last year and the Vegas trip was a great celebration. Did 12 shows in period between 2009-2014. (Bergen, London O2, Birmingham, Manchester in 2010 Liverpool, Newcastle, Glasgow & 2 London shows in 2012 & 3 Vegas shows in 2014). Met Axl after June 1st show 2012 which was a brilliant moment.

My favorite Video (Check out Axl at 2:33)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaC4hq0EgCY

The Joint!


Love this design


(The Front Row Gang)














VIP Glasgow 2012 - taken by Jarmo


Mr Stradlin 1/6/12


Mr Rose 2/6/2012


A4 poster signed by the band at Newcastle 23rd May 2012


30th "GN'R" Bday cake!

[reayj2003]

Another big highlight for me was winning kerrang's air guitar video competition where I was awarded a GN?R party at the Boarderline London for myself and friends and I was crowned the first owner of the album in the UK. I remember my copy being delivered early on the Sunday morning by a courier and it was snowing...Christmas really had come early!

The video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0OTvKBqCug

My pride & joy hanging on the wall





The KFC bucket used in the video went on an interesting journey during the amazing 2010 O2 London show...





I've still got it !

It's been an amazing Seven years following my favorite band. Fingers crossed we'll all get to do it again!

Manchester 2010