News Archives - November 2010

Billie Joe in Acoustic Rock magazine

By Matt /Apr. 27, 2010 / Comments

[newsImage]042610_bja_acousticrockmag.jpg[/newsImage]Billie Joe Armstrong is featured in a recent issue of Acoustic Rock Magazine in which he talks about his usage and experience with the acoustic guitar. He also talks about it's prominence in the album, American Idiot.

Billie Joe Armstrong discusses the role of the acoustic guitar throughout the band's history and examines the instruments particular prominence on their 2004 opus, American Idiot.

Here are the scans, courtesy of Amanda W (No Rhyme or Reason on GDC).

Once again, a big thanks to Amanda W!

Rolling Stone and Larry Livermore review Foxboro show

By Jimmy · Apr. 26, 2010 · 0 Comments

[newsImage]042610_rollingstone-fbht-review.jpg[/newsImage]RollingStone.com posted a recap of of the Foxboro Hot Tubs show that took place yesterday at Bowery Electric in New York City. The show was a dervish from the first note, bodies ... read story

Billie being interviewed on the Sixx Sense radio show

By Jimmy · Apr. 26, 2010 · 0 Comments

Nikki Sixx posted on Twitter yesterday that Billie Joe is going to be interviewed on his radio show, Sixx Sense tonight. Here is Nikki's original twitter message: Billie Joe Armstrong from Green Day on Sixx Sense Monday. Cool way to start ... read story

Fuck Facebook, come to GDA instead

Apr. 25, 2010 · 0 Comments

Because that's what the Rev said on Twitter: I dare everyone to quit Facebook. Go to greendayauthority and andres will tally the # of people. It'll be a pole! Sting baby girl! therev [poll]3110063[/poll ... read story

American Idiot cast poster signing at Bloomingdales

By Jimmy · Apr. 25, 2010 · 0 Comments

[newsImage]042510_cast signing.jpg[/newsImage]The cast of American Idiot is unveiling their 10-window display at Bloomingdale's on 59th Street in New York City this Tuesday, April 27th at 5pm on the second floor. In addition, the cast of ... read story

Joan Jett supporting Green Day in Europe

By Jimmy · Apr. 25, 2010 · 0 Comments

Green Day has announced another one of their support acts for their upcoming European tour, Joan Jett. Jett is an American rock guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer, and actress who is known for her best work for band Joan Jett & the ... read story

Foxboro debutes "It's Fuck Time" last night

Apr. 24, 2010 · 0 Comments

The Foxboro Hot Tubs played in New York City last night. They debuted a new song called "It's Fuck Time", which they played no less than 8 times throughout the night. They also played Stop Drop & Roll a few times, along with St. Jimmy, ... read story

Top 10 'Green' Musicians

By Matt · Apr. 23, 2010 · 0 Comments

[newsImage]042310_gdnrdc.jpg[/newsImage]MySpace posted a list of the top 10 musicians that are aware of Earth Day and who are doing their part in raising awareness about 'going green' and other safe environmental habits. Green Day came in ... read story

Green Day perform after last nights musical

Apr. 23, 2010 · 0 Comments

[newsImage]042310_musical.jpg[/newsImage]After last nights show for the American Idiot musical, Green Day walked on stage and played 'American Idiot' and 'Basket Case'. We had seen a tweet posted earlier in the day that said the band might ... read story

Foxboro playing Friday night in NYC

Apr. 22, 2010 · 0 Comments

It was just confirmed that the Foxboro Hot Tubs will be playing tomorrow night (Friday, April 23) with Mystic Knights of the Cobra at Don Hills in NYC. Here's a tweet sent by The Rev Dear baby girlz, foxboro hot tubs will be playin with ... read story

Details for the Foxboro show this Sunday

Apr. 22, 2010 · 0 Comments

[newsImage]042210_foxboro.jpg[/newsImage]The Foxboro Hot Tubs are playing at Bowery Electric this Sunday in New York City. The show will be 18 and over. It's a very small venue that'll probably hold around 150-200 people. $20 at the door, ... read story

Spin.com interview with Billie Joe and Paul Westerberg

Apr. 22, 2010 · 0 Comments

[newsImage]042210_spinArticle.jpg[/newsImage] This story a little late, but better now than never. Spin.com had an interview Billie Joe Armstrong and Paul Westerberg from The Replacements. Billie Joe has always been a big fan of The ... read story

Green Day Coffee Table Book

By Jimmy · Apr. 21, 2010 · 0 Comments

Recently, Green Day has started to work with a creative team to create a Green Day Coffee Table Book. The book will feature some tour pictures along with pictures of Green Day fans in their Green Day decorated rooms. Since Green Day's ... read story

NY Times reviews American Idiot Musical

Apr. 21, 2010 · 0 Comments

[newsImage]042110_musical.jpg[/newsImage] Last night was opening night for the American Idiot Musical on Broadway. The New York Times has written a really great review for the show. A pulsating portrait of wasted youth that invokes all the ... read story

Foxboro show at Bowery Electric

By Matt · Apr. 21, 2010 · 0 Comments

[newsImage]042010_bowery.jpg[/newsImage]As rumored, the Foxboro Hot Tubs will be playing a show in New York City at Bowery Electric this Sunday, April 25th. Tickets will be available for $20 at the door. As of right now, no time ... read story

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