martes, 31 de mayo de 2011
lunes, 30 de mayo de 2011
Setlist Las Vegas 29.05
domingo, 29 de mayo de 2011
Setlist Hollywood 28.05
sábado, 28 de mayo de 2011
#FanTourReport Bakersfield 25.05.11
By. Taylor
3... 2... 1... They came and they rock the majestic fox theatre in Bakersfield. My Chemical Romance live has always been very theatrical with their performance. This concert lives up to the spectrum that has been MCR. But the mission was very bitter sweet.
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I have seen MCR two times before this concert; both were on the Black Parade tour. But this concert was different. I drove four hours from my mother house to Bakersfield and back, on a school night. I typed this report in my graphic design class with no sleep.
I got to the theatre at 3:45 and waited for the meet and greet. Best part about concert besides watching the band is meeting the other fans. The meet and greet was alright but the sound check was epic. It was my first time attending to a sound check. They played a few song (Na Na Na, famous last words, etc.) The meet and greet was short & sweet.
MCR came on stage around 9:30 playing the first song in their set “Na Na Na” then into “Thanking for the venom” (which is one my favorite song). They set list is mix of all the albums. So you never knew what song was coming next. If you never been to a concert before its very loud, have no space and you wake up cover in bruises, but even in all the chaos. It was like you were the only person in the room. Some of my favorite moments at this concert was when they performed “I’m not okay” and “welcome to the black parade”.
Before I forget, I want to thank tina for giving me this opportunity. Want to thank the Tech crew and staff at the theater for all their help. Lastly to My chemical romance for their music which has touch us all.
Hope you enjoy my photos. Keep running J
#FanTourReport Orlando 18.05.11
By. Laurie F.
As we drove toward the venue, an arch way for Walt Disney World greeted us with the line "Where dreams come true..." and it was at that moment, I knew that I would have the most amazing time. Downtown Disney was littered with day-glo hair and uniforms, as the Killjoys were ready to make some noise, myself included.
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Now, this is where the situation gets a bit odd. Most of the past reviews of the tour have mentioned meeting the band before the show starts. This, however, ended up not being the case for me. I missed when Mehdi, one of the most awesome dudes in MCR's crew, let people in for it. Luckily, thanks to Lauren, Mehdi, Tina, and Cassie, things got a bit straightened out and I would have my meeting with the band after the show.
Soon, the lights when dark, and Dr. Death Defying's voice played over the speakers, and I rushed with a group of photographers down into the media area to take picture of the show during the first three songs. You could feel the energy flowing from the guys as they took the stage. Soon, the opening chords of "Na Na Na" began to tear from the speakers and I wanted so badly to dance, but was a bit too nervous & wanted good pictures. They followed that with "Give 'Em Hell, Kid" which is definitely one of my favourites from Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge. And soon, I was given a bit of a shock as Pedicone began the beat for "Vampire Money." I've seen Mychem play once already on this tour, and from where I was at I couldn't hear any of the response bits in the intro, but this time, I heard a resounding "Yeah!" from Ray. As Vampire Money ended we were shuffled out of the photo area, and I made my way back to my friend in the crowd. The best moment of was when Gerard announced to us that they had a special guest. They brought out a chair, and Gerard introduced us to a young girl named Claire. Gerard went on to tell us that Claire had been bullied for her medical condition. She asked to sing a song with them and that song was Planetary (GO!) and it was the best performance of it that I've seen of that song. Definitely go to YouTube and search for it, I'm sure there are loads of videos.
All in all the show was simply amazing, and what followed was probably the best moments of my life. Mehdi & Lauren found me after the show, I apologize for my lack of tact, due to me not wanting to bother them while they were working. After some waiting, Gerard and Mikey walked to us and greeted us. A few minutes later Frank and Ray joined. We chatted with them a bit, handed them some things we had for them, they signed for us, and then we took a photo. They were so nice, and interested in what we had to say. All in all, they're the most amazing guys ever.
They really care about the MCRmy, remember that!
Setlist Hollywood 27.05
viernes, 27 de mayo de 2011
Fan Tour Report: Dallas, TX
We arrived at the venue at 3:30 and got to see a ridiculously large line wrapping all the way around the block. From fans with Tripp pants and elaborate military jackets to KillJoys with their battery operated hair that seemed to be almost blinding in the sunlight, the one thing clearly shared was a love of this amazing band.
We were led down a stairway where we were held and could hear them performing "Na Na Na" while doing their soundcheck. After what seemed to be the longest wait, the crew leads my Cousin and I and some other meet and greet contestants into the venue where we got to watch our own private soundcheck.
We got to hear "The Kids From Yesterday", "Vampire Money", and an instrumental of "Famous Last Words". Shortly after they walked down to meet us and everyones hearts froze. They were the nicest and most modest people I have ever met. I introduced myself to Gerard and he says "Hi, I'm Gerard" and all I could choke out was "Yeah.... I know" with a dumb grin.
We all posed for a quick picture and then left.
Later that night as I stepped into the photo pit I could just feel the energy coming off the crowd. Everyone was so energetic as they all anxiously chanted "M-C-R! M-C-R!". After a very short wait (thanks to the speedy crew) you could hear the intro to "Look Alive, Sunshine" which was shortly covered up by the roar of the crowd. They came onto the stage with such a great presence and were all AMAZINGLY energetic. Gerard was getting face to face with the crowd while Ray and Frank dominated the stage Mikey remained strongly focused. The lights were by far the most amazing of any show I've ever been to.
Who am I kidding, that was all-around the greatest show I've ever been to. Gerard Way is an AMAZING front man, and the band played everything perfectly.
They played songs ranging from "Vampires Will Never Hurt You" to "House of Wolves", all in perfect tempo and harmony.
I think my favorites of the night were "DESTROYA", "Mama", and the encore, "Bulletproof Heart".
I strongly suggest that if you have the opportunity to see them live that you seize it. Also to stop by their merch booth because they had a TON of tour exclusive merch.
I'd like to thank MCR for being such an inspiration in my life and for allowing me to have this opportunity to meet and see them.
I'd also like to give a special shout-out to MCRmy Dallas for being so kind and for having such passion for the band. They were all exceedingly nice and very welcoming.
Fan Tour Report: Washington DC
Yesterday was one of the weirdest days of my life. But last night...last night made it all absolutely worth it. I never win anything in life, so naturally when I received the news that I was chosen for the Tour Reporter position, I nearly died out of shock. For all of April and the first of May, my mind was consumed with the concert. All I could do was fantasize about going to my first show, having great seats, AND meeting my heroes!! By the time May 10--the concert date--rolled around, many of my friends were sick of hearing me talk about it. It seemed all that came out of my mouth was "Concert, concert, concert!" I was so excited, but so nervous. I asked a few of my Killjoy friends, Tori, Cat, Anay, Magenta, and Ayslin what MCR concerts were like, and those that had attended before told me it would change my life. How correct they were.
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I could write a novel on how much I love My Chemical Romance, how they've changed my life, given me inspiration, and made me feel special. They’re my HEROES for goodness sake! And if it wren't for the Tour Reporter position, I wouldn't had even been able to attend the concert. I had been given an incredible oppurtunity, and I wish I had a way to thank them for everything they've done for me, but all my brain could come with was fan art. I spent a month preparing a piece of art for the band and felt like it was my way of saying "Thank you for everything."
As the time got closer and closer to the doors opening, we began to become discouraged, fearing the Meet & Greet would be cancelled due to the band running out of time. But we constantly reminded ourselves that there was no way My Chemical Romance would let their fans down like that. We kept up hope, and soon enough, we were taken back to meet the band. As we were led to an alleyway outside with all of the band's equipment, my heart began to pound. Once outside, my new friends playfully teased me, along with the security guards, because I was so nervous. When I heard Gerard's voice near the door, and watched the band file outside to meet us, my knees began to buckle and I burst into tears. "Oh my God. Oh my God. Oh my God." One beautiful moment that is absolute proof in how amazing the band is as PEOPLE, was watching them talk to Ryan. Ryan had a handwritten letter to give the band and was telling them about his friend who tragically took his own life last year. The look on Gerard's face was unforgettable. It was true empathy, sorrow, and completely genuine. I could hear him telling Ryan how sorry he was that it happened, and it touched my heart.
When I met the guys, I was crying my eyes out, and the picture I drew for them I practically threw at them, simply because my brain wouldn't work properly. I thanked them for everything they've done for me, and they are some of the nicest, most down-to-earth people I have ever met. I wanted to ask, "Do you guys know who you ARE??" But that was apparent went they gave me the classic "Hi I'm Gerard...I'm Mikey...I'm Frank." Sadly, Ray Toro was not at the Meet & Greet. I MISSED YOU RAY!!!
Fast forward to the show. I was still shaky from meeting them. I can't even describe how it felt to meet them. As I made my way to the front to take the photographs, you could sense the excitement in the air. And when I heard, "Look alive, sunshine..." over the speakers, I couldn't believe what was happening. The way Gerard, Mikey, Frank, and Ray interact with the fans is incredible. Here I was, creepily taking pictures of the band, while I was so close to Gerard that if he tripped up and fell I was a goner. The smiles I caught the guys throwing my way made me shake, but I had a job to do, so I pretended to act professional, when inside I was freaking out.
During the rest of the concert, I had third row seats. I screamed so loud to each song, I lost my voice. The passion of the band, as well as the fans, was immense. The badn put everything they had in them to make it a great show. Whether it was Gerard howling like a wolf, or Frank spitting into the crowd, every bit of it was purely amazing. When you hear that the MCRmy are the most dedicated fans in the world, I know for a fact its true. Everyoen was so into the music, they didn't care how hot it was, how hurt we were getting in the pit, or that some of us had school the next day. All we cared about was soaking every bit of MCR in like a sponge.
If I had to pinpoint the parts of the show that affected me the most, it would be extremely hard. One phenominal part of the show was when Gerard called out Ryan's friend who had killed himself, and dedicated the next song to him. They then played a little song where Gerard held his hands out and repeatedly sang "When you go" and then the went straight into "Welcome to the Black Parade." It brought me to tears. They care about their fans so much, and no Killjoy should ever doubt that. Their performance of "Cancer" brought the whole club to tears. "Our Lady of Sorrows" and "Vampire Money" had the whole club screaming as loud as they could and dancing like maniacs. It was insane. Choas. Maddness. But it was the most amazing moment of my life. Of course the sunburn I recieved wasn't pleasent, and the wait was agonizing (since we could hear the soundcheck, it made us all extremely anxious), once we got into that club, everything was perfect.
If you ever have a chance to see My Chemical Romance live, take it. Don't have a second thought. Money for tickets might seem expensive at the time, but once you go and experience to true love that MCR has for their fans, it will change you life. I'm crying while I type this, and my hands are shaking as I reflect on last night. I can't wait for them to come back so I can do this all over again. Because they are the best band in the world. And they give all they have into their shows. Every song is amazing. Every beat from the drums, every note on the keyboard, every guitar riff, every bass chord, and every single lyric are truly perfect.
If MCR is ever with 100 miles of you, GO. You will never regret it. I will remember this until the day I die. I wish I could write more about just how this show has affacted me, and how the guys are such amazing people and musicians, but every article must come to a close. So maybe I'll end on a lighter note.
Frank, you Tweeted that you wouldn't shake anyone's hand yesterday because you didn't wash your hands. You shook my hand. I was Newarked.
jueves, 26 de mayo de 2011
Mike Pedicone: Touring with rock band is dream turned reality
Mike Pedicone always answered the "What do you want to do when you grow up?" question the same way.
"I said I wanted to play in a huge rock band touring the world," Pedicone recalled. "Senior year I said the same thing, and the teacher laughed at me in front of the class."
Now he plays for one of the biggest rock bands in America, My Chemical Romance, and tours the world.
So, who's laughing now?
"It's surreal and incredible and a dream come true," said Pedicone, 29, in a telephone interview while on tour with the band in California.
Pedicone chose rock 'n' roll over college when he graduated from Canyon Del Oro High School in 2000. It wasn't a tough choice even though his dad is John Pedicone, a longtime educator who is the Tucson Unified School District's superintendent.
Mike Pedicone started playing drums for the local hardcore band The Bled in 2001. The band had a large local following and toured throughout the United States and parts of Europe. It still exists with one original member.
He left The Bled in 2005 and was asked to drum for the alternative rock group Helmet in 2006. His stint with Helmet was short but led to his biggest job up until that time.
Page Hamilton, Helmet's lead singer and guitarist, referred Pedicone to former Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale, and Pedicone drummed for Rossdale for a little more than two years.
When the English artist stopped touring in 2009, Pedicone diversified his résumé by touring with the punk-rock band The Bronx.
Instead of playing punk, they assembled a mariachi rock band, and Pedicone played the guitarrón. The band performed under the name Mariachi El Bronx and played the South by Southwest music conference in 2010.
Last July he got a call from Mikey Way, bass player of My Chemical Romance, offering Pedicone an audition.
"I was in Hawaii with my wife, and he wanted to try me out, but he said he couldn't right now because he was on vacation," Pedicone said. "Turned out he was about a mile away from where I was staying, so I went over to where he was at, and he played me their new record."
After jamming with the band a few times, he joined in August.
In October the band kicked off a tour that took them to the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Japan and all over the United States.
"My first rock concert was Mötley Crüe at the TCC with my brother. I remember thinking all I want is to do what they are doing. And tomorrow we play a sold-out show of 8,000 people and a couple weeks ago it was 25,000 people."
Pedicone gets his thrills playing drums, but they weren't his first obsession.
He learned to play the guitar in fifth grade, at the same time Noah Harmon learned the bass. And so Tucson's '90s punk version of Lennon and McCartney was created.
Pedicone played guitar and often sang in a variety of bands the teens started - Suicidal Infants, Fugue, Four Alarm Fire, Little League and the Dishwashers.
"We just had so much fun, and kids wanted to be a part of it," Pedicone said. "People got inspired because music reaches people instantly by just playing a few chords."
Harmon added, "It was a fun time to be in high school."
Pedicone's father noticed Mike's passion and desire at a young age.
"I come from a family that is used to entertaining," said John Pedicone, who performed as a singer in Chicago before coming to Tucson.
Entertainers, he said, "have to have this fire in their belly. Mike always had that, and he would never find something that would make him happier. It makes him whole and complete."
Although Mike Pedicone enjoyed his experience at CDO, he credits Skrappy's Youth Collective for giving him an entryway into the music scene.
"I don't know how things would have turned out for me without Skrappy's," he said. "I spent every weekend there in high school. It's where I played my first show and met a lot of people that I ended up playing in bands with. We owe a lot to them."
Pedicone lives in Los Angeles, minutes from best friend Noah Harmon. "I think one of these days, when we both have time, we'll get together and start playing again," Pedicone said.
Could there be a second act to the Suicidal Infants?
Setlist Bakersfield 25.05.11
miércoles, 25 de mayo de 2011
martes, 24 de mayo de 2011
BSO Transformers 3
2. Monster – Paramore
3. The Only Hope For Me Is You – My Chemical Romance
4. Faith – Taking Back Sunday
5. The Bottom – Staind
6. Get Thru This – Art Of Dying
7. All That you Are – Goo Goo Dolls
8. Head Above Water – Theory Of A Deadman
9. Set The World On Fire – Black Veil Brides
10. Alive & Awake (Remix) – Skillet
11. Just Got Paid – Mastodon
New photo of Frank
The other day my brother-in-law & visited Hogwarts! We had a great time, but clearly not as much fun as the guy on the far left had.
#HappyGuyOnTheLeft #LooksLikeHesRidingAThousandPo
Honda Civic Tour
Tour Dates:
8/5/11 Holmdel, NJ- PNC Bank Arts Center
8/6/11 Wantagh, NY- Nikon Theatre at Jones Beach
8/7/11 Wantagh, NY- Nikon Theatre at Jones Beach
8/9/11 Boston, MA- Comcast Center
8/11/11 Buffalo, NY- Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
8/12/11 Washington, DC Jiffy Lube Live
8/13/11 Hershey, PA- Hershey Park Pavilion
8/14/11 Hartford, CT- Comcast Theatre
8/16/11 Montreal, QC- Bell Centre
8/17/11 Toronto, ON- Molson Canadian Amphitheater
8/19/11 St. Louis, MO- Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
8/20/11 Chicago, IL- First Midwest Bank Pavilion
8/21/11 Cincinnati, OH- Riverbend Music Center
8/23/11 Milwaukee, WI- Marcus Amphitheater
8/31/11 Vancouver, BC- Rogers Arena
9/1/11 Seattle, WA- White River Amphitheater
9/3/11 Salt Lake City, UT- USANA Amphitheater
9/4/11 Denver, CO- Comfort Dental Amphitheater
9/7/11 Minneapolis, MN- Xcel Center
9/8/11 Des Moines, IA- Wells Fargo Arena
9/9/11 Kansas City, MO- Sandstone Amphitheater
9/10/11 Indianapolis, IN- Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
9/11/11 Detroit, MI- DTE Energy Music Centre
9/13/11 Cleveland, OH- Blossom Music Center
9/15/11 Pittsburgh, PA- First Niagara Pavilion
9/16/11 Saratoga, NY- SPAC
9/17/11 Philadelphia, PA- Susquehanna Bank Center
9/18/11 Virginia Beach, VA- Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
9/20/11 Charlotte, NC- Charlotte Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
9/21/11 Atlanta, GA- Lakewood Amphitheater
9/23/11 Miami, FL- Cruzan Amphitheater
9/24/11 Tampa, FL- 1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre
9/26/11 Houston, TX- Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
9/27/11 Dallas, TX- Gexa Energy Pavilion
9/29/11 Albuquerque, NM- Journal Pavilion
10/1/11 Anaheim, CA- Honda Center
10/2/11 Sacramento, CA- Sleep Train Amphitheatre
10/4/11 Concord, CA- Sleep Train Pavilion at Concord
10/5/11 San Francisco, CA- Shoreline Amphitheatre
10/7/11 Las Vegas, NV- Red Rock Resort, Spa & Casino
10/8/11 Los Angeles, CA- Hollywood Bowl
10/14/11 San Diego, CA- Cricket Wireless Amphitheater
For more tour information visit the Tour Page
Link: http://www.mychemicalromance.com/blog/mcr/honda-civic-tour-blink-182-and-my-chemical-romance
