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Green Day’s American Idiot Slated to Come to Broadway

Claire Lobenfeld — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:48:16 +0000

According to Playbill, the Billie Joe Armstrong-penned, much-ballyhooed musical American Idiot, will close its Berkeley, CA stand on November 15. A public casting notice however confirms that the show will make a move to Broadway, though no dates for its start have been announced yet. Tony Award-winning director and Armstrong collaborator Michael Mayer will also be traveling cross-country to continue his work on the show.

Weezer Do Concert For Your Dad, Your Hipster Uncle and Your Wanksta Little Brother

Adam Daniels — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:00:45 +0000

Weezer did an AOL Sessions performance yesterday featuring surprise guests Kenny G (yes, that Kenny G!), Sara Bareilles, Chamillionaire and a Green Day cover. his comes as furthermore proof many of their recent musical decisions come from drawing names out of a hat. And that hat is likely one of those Judah Freedlander trucker hats that says either “iTunes Top 10″ or “Fading Into Obscurity.” (Via: P4K)

Green Day Will Have Album Release Party At NYC’s Bowery Ballroom

Brianne Sullivan — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:31:29 +0000

Green Day has become one of those ‘timeless’ bands that people either love to hate or love to… love. For us here at the Tripwire, our opinion falls somewhere in between (how’s that for not taking responsibility?). Well, the time has come for Billie Joe, Mike and Tre to release yet another studio album, but this time around the band is reverting back to a more intimate setting for their album release, having a party at the modestly sized Bowery Ballroom on May 18.

21st Century Breakdown will be Green Day’s eighth studio album, and we have to imagine that after all the success the band has encountered over the last decade, they must be tired of playing massive arena and stadium tours, so reverting back to a small venue like the Bowery Ballroom makes some sense. According to Billboard, the band has been playing some smaller gigs this past week in San Francisco as well at the DNA Lounge, where they have been previewing 21st Century Breakdown in its entirety for fans.

The new album is set for release on May 15, and we’re hoping that Green Day’s choice to go embrace the smaller things in life these days, will be reflected in the content of the record as well. (We’ve had our fingers crossed for over a decade, so why stop now?)