Philadelphia- 8/01/07

[YoungRemy]

Beastie Boys will play Festival Pier at Penn's Landing on Wednesday, August 1st. Tickets go on sale on Saturday June 16th at 10:00 AM...

just passing along the Brotherly Love

[Rock On]

Link?

[YoungRemy]

Link?


why yes, there is a link!

[Rock On]

Is it a "Mic to Mic" exclusive link?

[Documad]

It's on Ticketmaster.

[YoungRemy]

Is it a "Mic to Mic" exclusive link?


obsessed much?

its available on the world wide web, i found it online this morning...

[Rock On]

obsessed much?


I'm not the one flying across the ocean to see the Beastie Boys play a concert.

[YoungRemy]

I'm not the one flying across the ocean to see the Beastie Boys play a concert.

no you're not, you're the one reading the blog every day though...
you're the one obsessed with bringing up the blog every chance you get...


so yeah, Beastie Boys in Philly, August 1- Festival Pier (http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/02003EB7D599D9BB?artistid=702455&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=3)

have fun!:)

[kleptomaniac]

no you're not, you're the one reading the blog every day though...
you're the one obsessed with bringing up the blog every chance you get...

you're mistaken, remy. he's not obsessed with the blog. he's obsessed with the creator of the blog. :rolleyes:

[YoungRemy]

please...the topic is the Beastie Boys in Philadelphia...

this will be the week before Virgin Festival in Baltimore...

maybe some more secret shows will pop up, maybe in NYC or somewhere else on the East Coast

[kleptomaniac]

i had to say it because it's true, but i'm done. sorry.

please...the topic is the Beastie Boys in Philadelphia...

this will be the week before Virgin Festival in Baltimore...

maybe some more secret shows will pop up, maybe in NYC or somewhere else on the East Coast

i'd like that...maybe they'll work their way south! i'd love that. :D

[Praying Mantis]

Thanks for the update. I live 10 minutes from there. Will definately be there.

[~sabrosa~]

:eek: I hope they do add some more us dates!!

[kleptomaniac]

:eek: I hope they do add some more us dates!!

me too! :o

[Laver1969]

Thanks for the scoop, YR!

I'm gonna get silly in Philly.

[Rock On]

Christ, is there nowhere the BBFC will not go?

The bat phones must be ringing tonight.
How soon can one of the contingent get in line at the venue to get the rail?
Should I wear my Oscilloscope t-shirt, or will the BBFC dress code call for something different?

[YoungRemy]

fans going to shows? this is outrageous!!

sounds like its going to be a hoot!

is this an outdoor venue?

[pshabi]

I'm not the one flying across the ocean to see the Beastie Boys play a concert.

Jealousy's a motherfucker, you weak, jealous, motherfuckers.

[Rock On]

Jealousy's a motherfucker, you weak, jealous, motherfuckers.

I'ma start calling you "Sunset", as in you're predictable as...


I'll be making a short 10min. drive from my home, see the show for a couple of hours, and then returning to my family and real life. I'll leave the "Peter Pan" type fantasies of flying away with them all over God's Earth for you & yours.

[YoungRemy]

sounds like a riot.

back to the topic.. is this an outdoor venue?

[Rock On]

is this an outdoor venue?


check your link, see if it tells you.

[Documad]

I don't think Laver's been to a show in ages, and he's a huge fan. I truly hope he can get to Philly.

[pshabi]

I don't think Laver's been to a show in ages, and he's a huge fan. I truly hope he can get to Philly.

Whatchu talkin' 'bout Willis? He was at Sasquatch!!! Rumor has it, he even got to hang out with the guys backstage. I'll let him share the story if he wants to.

[jennyb]

Christ, is there nowhere the BBFC will not go?

The bat phones must be ringing tonight.
How soon can one of the contingent get in line at the venue to get the rail?
Should I wear my Oscilloscope t-shirt, or will the BBFC dress code call for something different?


:rolleyes: For the love of Pete already! We get it, you're a hater. You hate.

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Laver you can make it? Get outta here. That's awesome!(y)

[Brother McDuff]

Whatchu talkin' 'bout Willis? He was at Sasquatch!!! Rumor has it, he even got to hang out with the guys backstage. I'll let him share the story if he wants to.


unfortunately, laver didn't make it to sasquatch, im sure of that. but im delighted to see that he's takin' it to philly. (hey laver, need a travel buddy?:o driving? flyin?)

[pshabi]

That fucking liar.

[Laver1969]

Sure I was at Sasquatch. I handed out seventeen loaves of Wonder Wheat bread, two jars of mustard, and three tubs of butter.

I'm hoping Rock On will let the BBFC crash at his place. That would real nice of him.

You guys are so mean to him. He's just trying to fit in. Now let's give him a big Beastie hug.

[midzi]

On the 3.08 they play at the Vergin fest so it seems there might be more summer US dates announced.

[SOP]

Great hearing from you, Jeremy. Thanks.

[Pootytang]

I might be in

[DJ Pioneer]

Thanks for the info! I'll finally get a chance to see them live! As long as I still live here then.(y)

[pshabi]

I might be in

You're in!!!!

[Bobtwi]

Yea boy.I'll be representin South Jersey!

[RhythmAce]

Nice! That makes the decision of which day to hit up pimlico much easier. Festival Pier? Cool it is there, but got a feeling it'll be all instrumental in which case there will be a lot of dissappointed peeps. Myself included. Haven't heard an announcement on the radio in Philly yet, anyone else?

[Pootytang]

Nice! That makes the decision of which day to hit up pimlico much easier. Festival Pier? Cool it is there, but got a feeling it'll be all instrumental in which case there will be a lot of dissappointed peeps. Myself included. Haven't heard an announcement on the radio in Philly yet, anyone else?

I think it will much more than a instrumental show, atleast that is what the latest news letter said.

ok, to clarify (claro); we are doing two types of shows this summer, "regular" shows and "gala events". (See deffinitions below).

Tickets for some of our "regular" shows in the USA go on sale soon (see below for details) -- Tickets for our "gala event" shows will be going on sale later.

THE REGULAR SHOW is, well you know how we do, hip hop, hardcore, instrumental, weird hippie spaced out rock jams... all that type of stuff. These shows are for the average meathead, so you don't have to dress up, though we encourage you to.

THE GALA EVENTS will be in smaller spots, more exclusive, more intimate. this will be more like quality time, our time, just you and the band sitting by a fire on a tropical beach late at night being serenaded with love songs. these shows are for people that are into our weird stuff, so if you want to get weird together, this is your call. these shows will be based around the instruments. some songs will have vocals, others will be instrumental. BUT if you'd like to come to one of these shows, then dress to impress, wear a suit, a tie, a dress, a gown or whatever you feel dressed up in... AND PLEASE leave your cargo shorts, birkenstocks and t-shirts at home, this is not that kind of party.

[RhythmAce]

A hoy hoy
Didn't see that post, thats good news. Thought I was on the mailing list, guess not.

[SOP]

Yeah, y'all. I have my ticket.

If you're coming through Philadelphia for this show, gimme a shout. We can hit the town or some shit.

[Suavee-Bolo]

Pre-show get-together needs to be organized.
I'm open to suggestions if anyone has a preference on a bar or something.

Rock Lobster is within walking distance.

[DJ Pioneer]

I got my tickets this morning! Finally, after all these years I get to see the Beastie Boys live! (y) :) :D Woo hoo!

[Shadrach]

Got my tickets today. so I am assuming that this is a regular show and not a gala event? Haven't missed a show in philly since lollapalooza '94. In all honesty, I wouldn't mind this being a gala event. on the waterfront, sun setting behind us, feet up, frosty beverage in hand, dressed to the nines...couldn't think of a better way to spend the evening.

[SOP]

In all honesty, I wouldn't mind this being a gala event. on the waterfront, sun setting behind us, feet up, frosty beverage in hand, dressed to the nines...couldn't think of a better way to spend the evening.

Now there's an idea. (lb)

But it is a "regular" show, ma friend.

[Shadrach]

Ahh Well, maybe next time. I don't know how this tour is gonna work, but usually, they start out in Europe, get the set tight, then head over to the US for some smaller venue shows (like last time they did they Y100 feztival, then later did their own show at the Center). Maybe this is a warm up show and they will come back to do a Gala show. Still might get dressed up though.

[Suavee-Bolo]

Still might get dressed up though.


Ascott, Blazer, and Cheap Shades.

don't bite my style yall, they call me Suavee-Bolo for a reason.

[SOP]

Ahh Well, maybe next time. I don't know how this tour is gonna work, but usually, they start out in Europe, get the set tight, then head over to the US for some smaller venue shows (like last time they did they Y100 feztival, then later did their own show at the Center). Maybe this is a warm up show and they will come back to do a Gala show. Still might get dressed up though.

Word, man. Say hello. Plenty of BBMBers'll be at the spot.

Btw, you were at that sneak Y100 joint, too? That was some exciting shit for me back in the day.

[Suavee-Bolo]

I think he was talkin about the Y100 Fez-tival the Beasties played at the Tweeter center, a warm-up gig before the Pagent tour:

http://beastiemania.com/gigog/show.php?g=20040618

I believe you're talkin about one of the best Beastie shows of all time, the famous Electric Factory show:

http://beastiemania.com/gigog/show.php?g=19980610

[Suavee-Bolo]

Got our tickets in the mail today.

[Bobtwi]

Got my tix today booooy!

[Suavee-Bolo]

If the band needs any help moving some equiptment that day, I'd gladly do it for a backstage pass.

[Shadrach]

If the band needs any help moving some equiptment that day, I'd gladly do it for a backstage pass.

Word, that would be the day wouldn't it.

As for the Electric Factory show, that was included. 1998, if I remember correctly, got to peep the new tracks a month a head of time (Hello Nasty). Announced that day, wanna talk about a mad scramble. Hands down one of the best shows of all time. Would love to see a gala event at the Tower Theater. I've decided to say F it, gonna get dressed up, gala event or not. I know some there wouldn't understand, but that's when we can separate the Wheat from the Chaff, eh? There should be a separate section for those who go gala event stylez. Nice brown suit with black puma suedes. Extra Wide tie. If anyone wants to go shop for a suit, drop me a line.

[Suavee-Bolo]

Would love to see a gala event at the Tower Theater.

The Tower is bigger than Festival Pier, I'm thinking smaller and more intimate. The TLA on South St. or Grape St. in Manayunk would be the ideal spots. I saw GZA, Wolfmother, and The Stooges at the TLA within the last year and love that venue. TLA is all GA, the Tower is all seats which is another negative.

I've decided to say F it, gonna get dressed up, gala event or not. I know some there wouldn't understand, but that's when we can separate the Wheat from the Chaff, eh? There should be a separate section for those who go gala event stylez. Nice brown suit with black puma suedes. Extra Wide tie. If anyone wants to go shop for a suit, drop me a line.

Hope it isn't like 90 degrees. Aug. in Philly can get kinda humid, right? Wonder if the Beasties are going to continue to wear the whole suit, tie and Fedora outfit all summer? It's gotta be a bit much.

[talita]

Word, man. Say hello. Plenty of BBMBers'll be at the spot.

Btw, you were at that sneak Y100 joint, too? That was some exciting shit for me back in the day.

Steve??

Hey yo... I'll send a letter to UNICEF and wait it brings me a ticket and travel to the Bboys concert... that's the only way... or a miracle

[Shadrach]

true the pier is smaller, but the tower has panache, an ambiance, a history. I saw BB king there and it was pretty intimate. if anything, the TLA would be a good venue. But I see what you are saying about the Manayunk clubs, they are really intimate.

[Bobtwi]

Is there going to be a BBMB pre party?Someone start puttin it together Im to busy.

[SOP]

Is there going to be a BBMB pre party?Someone start puttin it together Im to busy.

We can do this. I should already be kickin' around town with Phil, Rusty, and Bio that day.

[SOP]

Hey yo... I'll send a letter to UNICEF and wait it brings me a ticket and travel to the Bboys concert... that's the only way...

Any word from 'em yet, T?

[Suavee-Bolo]

Tickets are back up for sale again.
If anyone needs one, go get it.

[QueenAdrock]

I'm thinking of going. It's going to mean time off work I don't really have plus funds I don't really have, but I reaaaaaaaaally want to see them.

So cross your fingers that it'll work out!

[Pootytang]

Is there going to be a BBMB pre party?Someone start puttin it together Im to busy.

Yeah, I believe it's going to happen at Finnigan's Wake. Not sure if it's going to be a pre party or post party. I'm not from the area, so if anyone else has a better spot near the venue please speak up.

[SOP]

Yeah, I believe it's going to happen at Finnigan's Wake. Not sure if it's going to be a pre party or post party. I'm not from the area, so if anyone else has a better spot near the venue please speak up.

The Abbaye = Post Show (y)

[rollinziggs]

The Standard Tap is pretty good and close by.

From: Standard Tap 901 N 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Drive: 0.5 mi – about 2 mins
0.5 mi – about 2 mins
1. Head south on N 2nd St toward Poplar St 0.2 mi
1 min
2. Turn left at Spring Garden St 0.2 mi
1 min
To: Festival Pier
Columbus Boulevard and Spring Garden Street, North End of Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, PA 19123

[DJ Pioneer]

Schooly D will be at the Philly show! I'm not a huge fan of his, but I'm sure someone here is.

http://www.uwishunu.com/beastieboys

[Bobtwi]

Lookin at my Gucci its about that time.

[facedownfall]

Schooly D will be at the Philly show! I'm not a huge fan of his, but I'm sure someone here is.

http://www.uwishunu.com/beastieboys

the deal on that site is pretty sweet...i'm trying to find a place to stay now...i stayed at Loews in March but that was offseason.

[SOP]

Schooly D will be at the Philly show! I'm not a huge fan of his, but I'm sure someone here is.

http://www.uwishunu.com/beastieboys

I peeped the Black Landlord/Schoolly D show on Saturday afternoon in NYC.

Yo, to all of you in Philadelphia a few days before B-boys' show, come see me perform this Friday night, July, 27th at PhilaFunk Live. I'm playing with Incognegro, Vegan Pork Rinds w/ Chuck Treece, Stereotypes, and more. (y)

[GrooveholmeS]

Is this an instrumental show, or a regular show with MMM?

[kleptomaniac]

Is this an instrumental show, or a regular show with MMM?

regular show

[Suavee-Bolo]

Tommorrow, the pre-game ritual begins.

[facedownfall]

Tommorrow, the pre-game ritual begins.

oh word....awesome.

[Funkyfreshgrape]

i'm going to be there!:D
i know you don't care!:p

[Bobtwi]

Gonna be in the Illadel tommorow and AC on thursday boooeey!

[kleptomaniac]

i'm going to be there!:D

that's awwwesome, bridget! have fun! :) (aaaah i know you will ;))

[Suavee-Bolo]

I have a sneaky suspicion "SHE" is coming to this show.

[Bobtwi]

The day has finally arrived.Im headed out to get a hair cut pick up some beverages to put on ice,come home take a nap till 3:00 and start the party.peace.

[Kid Presentable]

I have a sneaky suspicion "SHE" is coming to this show.

All the negative reviewing, poor insights and goofy talk will be easy to ignore now we have some real heads going, that's for sure.

[valvano]

leaving Richmond about 12 noon, taking my oldest daugher as well to her first real concert (not counting Hillary Duff / High School Musical live)

[Suavee-Bolo]

Adrock just called and the band would like to hook up for coffee & scones and to catch up on things in an hour.

The beers are icing down and I'm about to get in the shower.

Everythings in motion and everyone has arrived in Philly, time to hook-up and get the festivities under-way.

[facedownfall]

Adrock just called and the band would like to hook up for coffee & scones and to catch up on things in an hour.

The beers are icing down and I'm about to get in the shower.

Everythings in motion and everyone has arrived in Philly, time to hook-up and get the festivities under-way.

I see a fellow Virginian above your post is also coming.

Tell Adrock we should just meet up at Rita's and got some flavored water ice.

I put Pooty's cell phone number on my cellphone...i'll be sending texts as soon as i am done with tourist activity...right now i'm eating at panera bread in levittown.

[Jiggy Fly]

I'm about to leave for the show now. I'm going to Callahan's to hang out before.
Callahan's is the very first pier south of the Festival Pier (about 50yrds). The show is sold out so it's a good place to listen to the show if you don't have tickets.

I'm gonna be wearin a brown billabong shirt with white shorts. Hope to see some of you there before the show.

Jiggy

[Suavee-Bolo]

That was without a doubt the best show I've seen them do since IC tour.

It had everything you could ask for in a Beastie Show. The Boys showed Philly much love and many shoutouts during the set.

Pooty & I got setlists. I'll post more tommorrow if anyone's interested.

[Kid Presentable]

That was without a doubt the best show I've seen them do since IC tour.

It had everything you could ask for in a Beastie Show. The Boys showed Philly much love and many shoutouts during the set.

Pooty & I got setlists. I'll post more tommorrow if anyone's interested.

lol post it now lol

[razmatazern]

i got me a setlist also:

Tough Guy
Remote Control
Live at PJs
Super Disco Breakin'
Sure Shot
Brass Monkey
Triple Trouble
Shake your Rump
Time for Living
Gratitude
Off the Grid
Sabrosa
Body Movin
Pass the Mic
Paul Revere
Root Down
B for my Name
Shambala
Egg Raid
The Maestro
No Sleep til Brooklyn
3 MC's and 1 DJ
Check it OUt
So Wat'cha want
Intergalactic
Heart Attack Man
Sabotage


it was a pretty awesome show...

[CHECKHEAD2004]

sh**! Sounds like a great show! 3 more days! : )

[pdm420]

Looks about right, but you forgot 'Posse in Effect before No Sleep Til Brooklyn.
Also, I couldn't quite remember at the time, was the one instrumental Sabrosa or In 3's?

i got me a setlist also:

Tough Guy
Remote Control
Live at PJs
Super Disco Breakin'
Sure Shot
Brass Monkey
Triple Trouble
Shake your Rump
Time for Living
Gratitude
Off the Grid
Sabrosa
Body Movin
Pass the Mic
Paul Revere
Root Down
B for my Name
Shambala
Egg Raid
The Maestro
No Sleep til Brooklyn
3 MC's and 1 DJ
Check it OUt
So Wat'cha want
Intergalactic
Heart Attack Man
Sabotage


it was a pretty awesome show...

[Laver1969]

Thanks for the setlist. It looks nice. I wish they'd plug a couple more PB tunes in there. Shake Your Rump is ok...but it's been played in every show forever.

i got me a setlist also:

Tough Guy
Remote Control
Live at PJs
Super Disco Breakin'
Sure Shot
Brass Monkey
Triple Trouble
Shake your Rump
Time for Living
Gratitude
Off the Grid
Sabrosa
Body Movin
Pass the Mic
Paul Revere
Root Down
B for my Name
Shambala
Egg Raid
The Maestro
No Sleep til Brooklyn
3 MC's and 1 DJ
Check it OUt
So Wat'cha want
Intergalactic
Heart Attack Man
Sabotage


it was a pretty awesome show...

[paulb]

Paul Revere in the setlist is awesome too, havent heard that one live for a while, for me that is... did they play that in Europe at all?

[midzi]

Paul Revere in the setlist is awesome too, havent heard that one live for a while, for me that is... did they play that in Europe at all?

not on this tour :(

[Laver1969]

Any guests in the house?
Were the boys in top form? Any particularly tight or sucky songs?

Did they make Pooty breakdance?

[Suavee-Bolo]

Paul Revere in the setlist is awesome too, havent heard that one live for a while, for me that is... did they play that in Europe at all?


Adrock said the last time he did it was when he was onstage with Snoop, and Mike said it was a special performance for the Philly fans.

[Suavee-Bolo]

Any guests in the house?
Were the boys in top form? Any particularly tight or sucky songs?

Did they make Pooty breakdance?


There were no special guests. To be honest, it was great not having to wait through an opening act. No matter how good an opener they could have had, everyone is there to see the Beasties. It was a very humid 95 degrees, combined with the crush of the crowd and the moshing (yes, there was a good-sized mosh pit that formed about 5 people behind the rail) having to endure an opener would have just drained more energy from everyone. There was a crackhead that started singing Mo-town songs while we were standing inline. He was our opening act. I almost lost it when he started singing "The Gambler".

Yes, the boys were in top form. Everyone in the band seemed to be having a ball. Off the Grid & Shambala were two of my favorite performances of the night. They had some insane spacey-type sounds going on with the stereo effect on Shambala. Pooty made a remark about how much better & tighter "Off the Grid" sounded since he saw them in Seattle a few months ago. Money Mark had his own one-man mosh pit on stage during Heart-Attack Man. Every song was On-Point, no restarting any songs or flubbing lyrics of any kind. MMM's cutting up "Communication Breakdown" was great. Mike D and a few of the others were sharing a glass of Champagne when they came out for the encore.

Pooty was in E.F.F.E.C.T. Money Mark came out after the last song and personally handed him a setlist. Yauch came over to the front of the stage, kneeled down to talk to Pooty and wished him a Happy Birthday right before Sabotage.

It's pure insanity to think we get to do it all over again today. It's all kind of just sinking in. There were these three 16y.o. kids that we were standing inline with that had never seen the Beasties, they were asking me about what to expect and such since I told them I had seen them numerous times. After the crowd started thinning out after the show was over, we bumped into them again and they were blown away. They couldn't stop smiling and saying "Awesome". They were there at 4 in the afternoon with us and they said it was definitely worth the wait. The security guards we were talking to at the rail were in awe of the quality of the Beasties equiptment. I guess they see a lot of bands.

[Suavee-Bolo]

Razmatazz posted the printed setlist, but here's a more accurate one with the editions and alterations the band made at game time.

Tough Guy
Remote Control
Live at PJ's
Super Disco Breakin'
Sure Shot
Brass Monkey
Triple Trouble
Shake Your Rump
Time for Living
Gratitude
Off the Grid
Sabrosa
Body Movin'
Posse in Effect
Pass the Mic
Paul Revere
Root Down
B for My Name
Shambala
Egg Raid on Mojo
The Meastro
No Sleep 'till Brooklyn
3 MC's
Check it Out
So Whatcha Want

MMM Intro
Intergalatic
Heart Attack Man
Sabotage

[DJ Pioneer]

Great show! I really enjoyed it. Great to see some surprises for me like Egg Raid on Mojo, Posse in Effect, Paul Revere, Tough Guy, etc. They looked to be having a good time (I'd say Adrock and Mike D were having a better time than MCA). Money Mark was jumping all over the stage. When he was introduced, he got up on his keyboard stand and almost fell off. Mix Master Mike was pretty much all-business - he hardly said 10 words all night. It was funny to see him during Off the Grid and other instrumentals. They gave him some kind of percussion instrument to shake. During the encore, a group of fans were chanting for the Philadelphia Eagles (which is typical for Philly). Adrock said: "What are you all saying. I don't like what I'm hearing. Oh, the Eagles. Is that like NFL? That's cool.) Hahaha funny.

In my humble opinion, I think the instrumentals bogged down the concert a bit. I'm not a hater or anything, but the energy really got sucked out of the crowd. I looked around and most I could see looked bored. I personally didn't mind - I'm glad I got to see their full repertoire.

All in all, great show! They're still in great form.

[kll]

I heard pooty got props from the band. Great to know that they are paying attention to the audience and taking the time to give shout outs to their loyal fans!

[Funkyfreshgrape]

i was wearing a black dress with white polka dots. did anyone see me?:D
btw that was the most awesome concert i have EVER been to

[Suavee-Bolo]

I heard pooty got props from the band. Great to know that they are paying attention to the audience and taking the time to give shout outs to their loyal fans!



Pooty was in E.F.F.E.C.T. Money Mark came out after the last song and personally handed him a setlist. Yauch came over to the front of the stage, kneeled down to talk to Pooty and wished him a Happy Birthday right before Sabotage.

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[Suavee-Bolo]

In my humble opinion, I think the instrumentals bogged down the concert a bit. I'm not a hater or anything, but the energy really got sucked out of the crowd. I looked around and most I could see looked bored. I personally didn't mind - I'm glad I got to see their full repertoire.


I was on the rail and was mezmerized for a minute by the lights bouncing off the giant disco ball swirling around and I turned around to see what it looked like against crowd. I saw many people dancing and waving their arms in the air. I was actually surprised at how many people seemed totally into the instrumental stuff, from my point of view of the crowd.

[BeastieAlbum07]

They played "Posse In Effect"?

[DIGI]

I just want to mention this to a specific girl at the show last night cuz she almost definitely has to post here. Every time you held up your "Hi! I'm Mrs. Yauch" or whatever sign, you do know you had about 50 people wanted to snap you neck behind you, right?. I tried to help for a little saying "Ey, she's just a kid" while others behind me were saying "I don't give a fuck! He's not even lookin at her!" I laughed cuz I understood dude's point. You held that bitch up for minutes at a time. Anyway, good thing security came and took it cuz heads were getting legitimately pissed.


Oh, I drove from Pittsburgh to the show, saw the show, and drove back to Pittsburgh cuz I have no more vacation days at work. It was well worth it, though.

[DJ Pioneer]

They played "Posse In Effect"?

Oh yeah! You better believe it. I got a nice crappy video of it on my cell phone for a memory of the concert. I think MCA pointed me out but not sure. I was like 10 rows back. He's like "this dude out there just held up his phone for the entire song." Hahaha. It was short though anyway.

I'm one who gets a bit annoyed when people hold up their phones the whole time, but I just had to do it.

[adrock1988]

The show was truly top notch. Pooty has a copy of the setlist. See ya'll tonight

[Laver1969]

Thanks for the nice review Sauvee-B. I hope tonight even tops last night!

[Bobtwi]

Best B-Boy show I 've been to.Just got up a little bit ago.Partied till about 4:00 am.Getting ready to shower up and head to A.C.Gotta go pick up my free tix.My wife works at the Tropicanna,her friend with a little bit of a gambling problem got us comp tix.Peace.

[BeastieAlbum07]

Oh yeah! You better believe it. I got a nice crappy video of it on my cell phone for a memory of the concert. I think MCA pointed me out but not sure. I was like 10 rows back. He's like "this dude out there just held up his phone for the entire song." Hahaha. It was short though anyway.

I'm one who gets a bit annoyed when people hold up their phones the whole time, but I just had to do it.

That's just awesome.

Maybe we can get some "Slow Ride" tonight!

[b-grrrlie]

They played "Posse In Effect"?
They played that in Stockholm as well.

[Late-Night Lion]

Awesome show!!! I still can't get over it...I've been a hardcore fan since 98' and it was my first time seeing a full B-boys show and I was not dissapointed in the least.

I was a bit far back, but thats because I was in the breakdancing tent for awhile (I joined in for a bit, I had the Joker shirt on if anyone was in there too...I wanted to dance more, but I felt like the crew wanted the floor so I gave it to them).

I was in a good spot though, not many jerks, I had my own little area where I could dance and bop up and down...during the instrumentals I was pretty much the only one dancing in my area, but thats ok....also for the punk songs I was the only one throwing my hands up and singing along...but I loved it.

Can't wait for the Hammerstein show!

[Bobtwi]

I seen ya kicking it on the floor.The breakdancing/bar tent was cool.

[bizmark]

Great show! Was right up front for the entire set. During Super Disco Breakin, a mosh pit opened up next to me. Some big fat guy started shoving his weight around the pit. Some skinny guy with an Addidas sun visor blasted him across the circle. The big guy then punched sun visor in the face! Sun visor took the shot and laughed at him! It was awesome! After this, the big dude cowardly drifted from the pit. Big up to that skinny guy weaing the Addidas sun visor for making him look silly while keeping the peace! Show was incredible! You couldn't have asked for a better night at this tight venue.

[kleptomaniac]

thanks for the excellent reviews, glad to hear it was a grrrreat awesome top notch show! pooty's such a lucky guy. :o :D

i feel sorry for the girl with the sign, i can relate to such feelings for that special guy.

[Kid Presentable]

That's awesome that they acknowledged Pooty. He deserves it, and I bet it made that birthday even better.

[valvano]

just back from philly and it was a great show....for the hour I got to see it..

i took my 10 year old daughter, we were in the front of the line to get in, and we got on the rail. now this was her first REAL concert (not counting Hillary Duff and High School Musical live) and she's been listening to the BB's since she was born. I had warned her about the loudness (she's been to a Nascar race as well before which is louder)....but we lasted in the front for the first 2 songs...the assholes who went crazy really warned it for others with kids as well....so we moved back to the side, and then to the rear finally just to escape.....i think she was overwhelmed totally by the crazy people, etc. ...we cut out about an hour into it.

she had a pretty good time, she got to see them, she knew all the songs, but i think at age 10 she wasnt ready for an outdoor show....

but we did get some pretty good pics for the tme we were on the rail

[facedownfall]

Out the three Beastie Boys shows I've seen this was second best..ranking like this:

1. Norfolk, Virginia (Aug 18, 1992)
2. Philly (Aug 1, 2007)
3. San Diego (Sep 11, 2004)

I'll be seeing them at the VirginFest of meatheads so I probably won't get near the front for that. Like Suavee-Bolo said afterwards "that show blew away the Pageant Tour"...my man was not kidding. Hold up, I just got a txt from Pooty about the Gala Event..it was chill to meet some of the messageboard crew in person and standing in line pre-show and at The Abbaye. Made some friends I hope to see again in the near future. I've been to Philly about 5-6 times but that was the most Phun I had in Brotherly Love land out of all my trips. I was hopping on the ferry from Camden after taking over the battleship and I could hear Yauch's stand-up bass across the Delaware, rattling..I believe it was "Suco De Tangerina" during soundcheck amongst other TMU tracks. I'm still in awe of this great night. Props out to the messageboard crew. Steve OnPoint...did you post the pic of all us somewhere?

Oh, I got pics from the show right here: http://myspace.com/daveblev.....i'll see if i can upload elsewhere for those that don't have an account.

big ups to the crew for getting the little redneck meathead behind us kicked out..dude was annoying...what did he say something about his dick stinkin?

strange moment: Mike D telling everyone to say "everybody wants to get fucked up"...Adrock looked at him like "what the hell Mike?".

peace
dave

[kleptomaniac]

oh my god, those are beautiful pics, dave. :)

BEEA- (http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=44839747&albumID=858392&imageID=12901166)UUUU- (http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=44839747&albumID=858392&imageID=12901182)TI- (http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=44839747&albumID=858392&imageID=12901234)FUUUL!!!! (http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=44839747&albumID=858392&imageID=12901142)

[Documad]

It seems like they're settling into a standard set list for these larger concerts, with a different song thrown in here or there for variety. I don't blame them because it's been 3 years since the last proper US tour and fans apparently want to see their favorite songs, but there are a few songs I wish they would lose or position differently. It seems that they're going to only do a few instrumental songs, like on the 2004 tour, except that the instrumental songs are mixed into the show instead of grouped in the middle. I'm glad that those songs apparently went over well in Philadelphia. I worried that people would talk and go get a beer.

It will be interesting to see the setlist for the smaller so-called instrumental shows and whether they stick to the pattern established for those shows.

[Kid Presentable]

They could try a lot harder with their setlists (and not even play half of the unexplainably ridiiculous requests we put up on the MB).

[DJ Pioneer]

Here's a 39 second clip of Paul Revere from my cell phone. Not spectacular at all but better than nothing!

http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=14853601

[Suavee-Bolo]

The train-conductor told Mike D that people in Philly like to dance.

[Late-Night Lion]

The train-conductor told Mike D that people in Philly like to dance.

I did my best to prove him right!

[seth.thomas]

I flew into Philly, stopped for some drinks with some friends and headed over to the spot.

I wish my plane was earlier because we got in way too late....THANKFULLY my man pooty and steve got me the hookup... sorry i wasnt able to meet up afterwards... i was bummed about that.

the show was dope, setlist was amazing, and it was great to be in the front with friends, and get a lil' props from Adrock.

it was mad hot, and i was one of the only fools who dressed up (i just cant leave the pink tie in the closet when seeing the boys)...

anyway, hot shit... good times, im still dead tired...was only in philly for less than 18 hours... now im back in Maine and ready for the Boston shows...

word.

[Suavee-Bolo]

If anyone taped this, please drop me a PM or something.

[pdm420]

Did anyone see any tapers there? I NEED to get my hands on this, quite possibly the best show I've ever seen.

[facedownfall]

i have video snippets with crappy audio on myspace and youtube.