Showing posts with label o2. Show all posts
Showing posts with label o2. Show all posts

Saturday, November 24, 2012

Bon Jovi Inside Out: What would you ask them?



Bon Jovi Inside Out will be screening in the US on November 27 and Canada on November 28... and on Twitter, they've invited fans to submit questions for the live Q&A by hashtagging #AskBonJovi. There are a lot of stupid ones being asked to be honest (I won't give examples) and I don't know what sort of questions will get answered, but it is cool to see the band and its "people" actually start to embrace the social side of social media in more recent times instead of only using it to hard sell merchandise and expensive packages.



Meanwhile, Inside Out executive producer John Rubey gave an interview with AL.com:
John, what does a major rock band like Bon Jovi hope to achieve with a one-night-only cinema event like "Inside Out"?

I think it's a moment for them to let their fans know what they're doing and what's next. Tell them about the new tour in 2013. Bon Jovi doesn't do a lot of interviews, and they're going to take the fans questions from the theaters. It gives you an opportunity to see the band's performance on movie theater screens that are so massive in scale – it's a really awesome experience with all the big pictures and big sound.

Tell me about the process of selecting performances, which were culled from shows at the O2 Arena, Meadowlands Stadium and Madison Square Garden, for "Inside Out"?

Well, you've got three epic performances recorded over three years. What's pretty amazing about it is how consistently the band performs from year to year, and yet at the same time every one of them is so different. MSG was on the 25th anniversary of the band, and Madison Square Garden has been such an iconic venue for so many years. Meadowlands Stadium, that was the opening of the stadium in the band's home state of New Jersey, so that's pretty special. Then the O2 in London is probably the busiest music venue at the arena level, and that was about a 15-show run there. They all sort of have their stories to them.

Which performance are you most fond of?

I love them all and it's hard to call one out. I think we open with "Blood on Blood," and that's an awesome song. So I really like that one. We close with "Who Says You Can't Go Home."
Check out the rest of the article here.

Here's a video of Livin' on a Prayer from Inside Out. Looks like this is how they're tackling the 2/3 shows in one movie thing. Hmmm.


Anyway who's going to see this?

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Garageland and Miss 4th of July up on BonJovi.com

As we move into the final themed week on BonJovi.com, a couple of treats have been released, both live from London's O2 arena. I'm now almost certain the whole "70 songs at the O2" thing was planned specifically to provide content for the current tour hiatus.

Anyway, watch the video of "Garageland" on the official videos page. I love this track; it should have been on Crush (I would probably have dropped "She's a Mystery" or "Save the World").

And another one of my favourite box set tracks... Listen to "Miss Fourth of July" and get the MP3 at this link.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Lost Highway and Story Of My Life up on BonJovi.com

As part of the themed weeks on BonJovi.com, a video of "Lost Highway" from London's O2 Arena and audio of "Story of My Life" from the vaults (not sure which show) have been released on the official videos and audio pages.

Watch the video of "Lost Highway" here. I'm not a Lost Highway hater by any means, but I have to say the "rock" version of this song is pretty cool.

Listen to "Story of My Life" at this link (or get the mp3 here).

Saturday, August 28, 2010

It's Hard Letting You Go live from the O2

I officially forgive The Powers That Be for releasing a completely unnecessary pro shot of "Captain Crash and the Beauty Queen from Mars" from London.... because "(It's Hard) Letting You Go" is now up on Bon Jovi's official videos page.

Watch the performance at this link.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Captain Crash + I Don't Like Mondays on BonJovi.com, Greatest Hits Nov 9

As part of BonJovi.com's themed weeks:

Like the other videos and MP3s released so far, they are live cuts from the O2 arena in London.

(Sorry, about the "WHYYYY?!" earlier. I know a lot of people love "Captain Crash". Hell, so do I when it comes on. But of all the songs you could release it was one we didn't need.)

And... the new Greatest Hits album now has a release date: November 9, 2010. (Our favourite leaker, Richie Sambora called it last month but apparently it's now been confirmed on the Backstage JBJ website.)

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Dry County + Diamond Ring from London on BonJovi.com

I think I'm a little behind due to my home internet being cut off since Friday thanks to an error from the phone company. But as part of the themed weeks on BonJovi.com, "Dry County" from the O2 has been posted on the official videos page (direct link here). Live audio of "Diamond Ring" is scheduled to go up today.

EDIT: "Diamond Ring" is now up. Listen to it here, or access the mp3 directly at this link.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Wild is the Wind live audio

Obie O'Brien has released a live audio track of "Wild is the Wind" from the O2 arena as part of the Bon Jovi themed weeks on BonJovi.com. (This week is dedicated to Slippery When Wet and New Jersey).

Listen to the track here, or access the mp3 directly at this link.

Saturday, July 3, 2010

Bon Jovi special editions collector's box set (Japan import)


When I got the e-mail about this box set earlier today, two things immediately came to mind:
  1. I miss Japan (I spent most of last December and a bit of January in Tokyo). Japan has the coolest stuff. (Tower Records in Shibuya, folks... as close to heaven on earth as you'll get if you love music.)
  2. Freaking hell Bon Jovi, how much more money do you freaking need?!

The box set itself is actually pretty sweet:
This fantastic Global Exclusive Bon Jovi Special Editions Collector’s Box Set features Japanese Paper Sleeve versions of all eleven 2010 Special Editions plus an exclusive documentary DVD, Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey, all packaged in a superb road case style box.

Each Special Edition includes a re-mastered version of the original album plus bonus live tracks. Each Special Edition also comes with a laminate “Backstage Tour Pass” reproduction and every CD unlocks the "virtual tour experience" consisting of exclusive bonus content, extra tracks, and access to exclusive Bon Jovi tour memorabilia.
Not at US $299 though. I haven't got any of the special editions as yet and would really love Access All Areas but honestly, I would find $300 in Australian dollars on the excessive side, let alone the financial hemmorrhaging that is this price in American currency.

Hath has done a great/amusing cost-benefit analysis of this box set on her blog. And her analysis of the O2 residency with reference to Jon's 70-song promise is worth checking out too.

Sunday, June 27, 2010

Videos from London: Tour debuts of Letting You Go, Blaze, These Days electric

A couple of videos from the final night of Bon Jovi's o2 residency (June 26, 2010). Both these songs were played for the first time this tour, with "Letting You Go" played for the first time in significantly longer.

(IT'S HARD) LETTING YOU GO - Still picking my jaw up off the floor. Jon looks awfully pleased with himself at the end of this performance!


BLAZE OF GLORY - Jon seems to have made many people very happy by singing the original lyric "I'm the devil's son" instead of "I'm my father's son". ;)


THESE DAYS - The song technically made its tour debut on June 20 but was performed acoustic. Here it is in its original electric glory.

London (O2) 12th night set list

Despite the inclusion of "Bullet" and tour debut of "Blaze", it was looking as if the final show of Bon Jovi's o2 residency was going to end in a whimper instead of a bang.... until we got to the encore. The encore was six songs long and included "These Days" and, wait for it... "Letting You Go"! I was prepared to forgive them for "I Love This Town" with an effort like that.

I decided to stay up for the PBP (cheers to Dolph7800) and I'm very glad I did. In hindsight, it was pretty funny too: "Terrible set, terrible set, terrible set... OMFG THIS SET IS AMAZING!" I love us Bon Jovi fans. ;)

LONDON, ENGLAND - THE O2 ARENA - JUNE 26, 2010
Blood on Blood
We Weren't Born to Follow
You Give Love a Bad Name
Born to Be My Baby
Lost Highway
In These Arms
When We Were Beautiful
Blaze of Glory
Captain Crash and the Beauty Queen from Mars
I'll Sleep When I'm Dead
We Got It Going On
Bad Medicine / Old Time Rock & Roll [Bob Seger cover/feat. Kid Rock]
Lay Your Hands on Me [Richie Sambora on lead vocals]
Bed of Roses
Diamond Ring
I'll Be There For You
Someday I'll Be Saturday Night
Bullet
It's My Life
Who Says You Can't Go Home
Keep the Faith

ENCORE:
Have a Nice Day
Wanted Dead or Alive
These Days
(It's Hard) Letting You Go
I Love This Town
Livin' on a Prayer

Saturday, June 26, 2010

Videos from London: Santa Fe, Blood Money, I Got the Girl, The Last Night + more!

Some videos from Bon Jovi's concerts at London's O2 arena.

I GOT THE GIRL (Show #10: June 23, 2010) - Jon reflects on how much Stephanie Rose has grown up since he wrote this song. Thanks to Maayan for sending me the link.

Other videos from the 10th show are at this link.


The following videos are from Show #11: June 25, 2010.

BLOOD MONEY


THE LAST NIGHT - When Bon Jovi played in Perth not long after Heath Ledger's death, Jon wore a Joker shirt and played this song. Not sure if it's a coincidence or not but this was the one year anniversary of Michael Jackson's death.


LAY YOUR HANDS ON ME - First time this tour that "Lay Your Hands" has been done with Jon on lead vocals.


SANTA FE (Show #11: June 25, 2010) - First time ever! A sombre acoustic rendition on the circle.


BAD MEDICINE/OLD TIME ROCK & ROLL - Featuring Kid Rock. Filmed from the pit. David "Tony boy" Bryan gets to start the jukebox song.

London (O2) 11th night set list

Well you can't say there were no rarities at Bon Jovi's second last show of the O2 residency. "Lay Your Hands on Me" FULL BAND for the first time this tour, "Blood Money" and "Santa Fe from Blaze of Glory, "Story of My Life", "The Last Night", and a special appearance from Kid Rock....

LONDON, ENGLAND - THE O2 ARENA - JUNE 25, 2010
Blood on Blood
We Weren't Born to Follow
You Give Love a Bad Name
Born to Be My Baby
Story of My Life
In These Arms
Superman Tonight
Lay Your Hands on Me
Captain Crash and the Beauty Queen from Mars
We Got It Going On
Bad Medicine / Old Time Rock and Roll [Bob Seger cover/feat. Kid Rock]
Homebound Train [Richie Sambora on lead vocals]
Hallelujah [Leonard Cohen cover]
Blood Money
Santa Fe [acoustic]
The Last Night [acoustic]
I'll Sleep When I'm Dead
Work for the WOrking Man
It's My Life
Who Says You Can't Go Home
Keep the Faith

ENCORE:
When We Were Beautiful
Wanted Dead or Alive
Livin' on a Prayer

Thursday, June 24, 2010

I Don't Like Mondays in London (O2#10) - Bon Jovi & Bob Geldof

Closeup shot of Bon Jovi and Sir Bob Geldof performing the Boomtown Rats hit "I Don't Like Mondays" at London's O2 arena on June 23, 2010.



As I more or less said in my previous post... what a freaking awesome moment.

Videos from London (O2 #9-10)

I'm several hours later with some of these videos than I'd intended, but it's been a pretty crazy 24 hours or so in Australian politics; in summary, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd fell on his sword, Julia Gillard was sworn in as the country's first female PM, and I was glued to the TV most of the day. Not to mention the Socceroos are out of the World Cup.

Now that we got that out of the way... I have some videos of Bon Jovi at the O2 for you. These are from June 22 (Show #9) and June 23 (Show #10).

DAMNED - Decent first effort of the tour... but more please, Jon.


I DON'T LIKE MONDAYS - with special guest Bob freakin' Geldof! I love this song and this was a really cool moment.


GARAGELAND - "Nothin' ever felt so right... It was us, those guitars and a Saturday night!" Possibly one of my favourite box set songs actually. :)


WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE - with an acoustic "In and Out of Love" riff intro. ;)

London (O2) 10th night set list

Holy moly, WHAT a set list in Bon Jovi's 10th show at the O2! First big surprise was "I Don't Like Mondays" with Sir Bob Geldof followed by the tour debut of "I Got the Girl" and later the tour debut of "Damned". Acoustic "These Days" was played again, while "Blood on Blood" and "Happy Now" appeared in the same set.

LONDON, UK - THE O2 ARENA - JUNE 23, 2010
Blood on Blood
We Weren't Born to Follow
You Give Love a Bad Name
Born to Be My Baby
In These Arms
I Don't Like Mondays [Boomtown Rats cover/feat. Bob Geldof]
I Got the Girl
Captain Crash and the Beauty Queen from Mars
I'll Sleep When I'm Dead
We Got It Goin' On
Bad Medicine / Hot Legs [Rod Stewart cover] / Shout! [Isley Brothers cover]
Love's the Only Rule
Lay Your Hands on Me [Richie Sambora on lead vocals]
Bed of Roses
Diamond Ring
These Days [acoustic]
Someday I'll Be Saturday Night [acoustic]
Happy Now
It's My Life
Who Says You Can't Go Home
Keep the Faith

ENCORE:
Damned
Wanted Dead or Alive
Livin' on a Prayer

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Bon Jovi to play 70 songs at the O2; Richie & Bobby visit Marshall

Bon Jovi plans to play 70 unique songs during its O2 residency...
Singer Jon Bon Jovi said that he had been inspired by bakers to continually change the band's set list.

"Would you buy yesterday's bread from a baker? These set lists are all made fresh,” he said. “Delivered every night at 7:30...the delivery men wait outside my door, patiently for its arrival.”

Not sure if that was meant to be funny but it was... in a good way though. And it's on the record now, Jon!

Also check out The Goddess Hathor's blog for an analysis of the song count.

In other news, Richie Sambora and Bobby Bandiera visited Marshall Amplification a couple of days ago (June 21).
Legendary Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora took a day out of his busy schedule while on tour in the UK and flew into Bletchley via private helicopter to pay us a visit!

Accompanied by second guitarist currently on tour with Bon Jovi, Bobby Bandiera, they enjoyed a tour of the factory and got the opportunity to try out a number of different amps right here in our on-site theatre. Richie purchased two 100 Watt 1959HW heads and two 1960 handwired cabinets. We also showed him a couple of prototypes of future units that he loved so much he wanted to buy there and then! Unfortunately being prototypes we were unable to sell them, but have allowed him to borrow them for the rest of the tour.
Check out the photos at this link.

Videos from London (O2#6-8)

Some videos from June 17-20 of Bon Jovi's residency at the O2 arena.

THORN IN MY SIDE (Night #6: June 17, 2010) - This deserves a run every night of the Circle Tour. It really comes into its own live, and the twin solo/jam session at the end of the song is awesome. (Cheers to Jay for sending me the link to this video).


WILD IN THE STREETS (Night #7: June 19, 2010) - That was fun! I'd forgotten how much I actually like this song.


SOMEDAY I'LL BE SATURDAY NIGHT (Night #7: June 19, 2010) - An incredible performance, which includes some ad lib references to "Something to Believe In"


SOMETHING TO BELIEVE IN (Night #7: June 19, 2010) - Speaking of which... how about ANOTHER video of this? :P


SQUEEZE BOX (Night #8: June 20, 2010)- A closer video of this cool acoustic cover.

London (O2) 9th night set list

Not jaw dropping, but hardly a terrible set for Show #9 of Bon Jovi's o2 residency: "Garageland" made its tour debut, "Always" got a run, and it's nice to see "Last Man Standing" being rotated through the sets on a semi-regular basis.

LONDON, ENGLAND - THE O2 ARENA - JUNE 22, 2010
Last Man Standing
We Weren't Born to Follow
You Give Love a Bad Name
Raise Your Hands
Born to Be My Baby
Lost Highway
Garageland
Runaway
Captain Crash and the Beauty Queen from Mars
We Got It Going On
Bad Medicine / Oh, Pretty Woman [Roy Orbison cover]
Lay Your Hands on Me [Richie Sambora on lead vocals]
(You Want to) Make a Memory
I'll Be There For You
Something for the Pain [acoustic]
Someday I'll Be Saturday Night [acoustic]
I'll Sleep When I'm Dead
It's My Life
Work for the Working Man
Who Says You Can't Go Home
Keep the Faith

ENCORE:
Always
Wanted Dead or Alive
Livin' on a Prayer

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

These Days and Homebound Train in London (O2#8)

Here's a better video of Bon Jovi's brilliant acoustic performance of "These Days" on June 20, 2010 (eighth show of the O2 residency). This was the first time "These Days" had been played at all on The Circle Tour.


"Homebound Train" is my favourite Richie Sambora-sung song. It's just perfect for his blues-rock sensibilities.

Acoustic videos from London (O2 #8) June 20

Here are some videos from Bon Jovi's acoustic set at the O2 on June 20, 2010. Jon and the boys sound great, and "These Days" unplugged is simply gorgeous.

These videos came from Beehive City.

SQUEEZE BOX


THESE DAYS


SOMEDAY I'LL BE SATURDAY NIGHT