[UPDATES] July 4th, 2017 Prague, Czech Republic @ Leti?tě Praha Letňany

[Lord Stan]

And the show must go on

I am a little familiar with the city but never been to the venue. It is an old airport so plenty of space maybe. Last show for me in this leg and everyone knows what the 4th of July is for Americans. Let's see if that means anything to Axl when he's at work. Does he get double time

All ready and booked, just waiting at work now

Edited to add:

For any of us foreigners attending wednesday is a local public holiday. Not sure how it affects to anything though but usually somehow.

[gnr-4-ever]

Landed in Prague yesterday, first show of this tour for me. 

[zombux]

not sure if this information got out loud enough: the Metro C (red line), which goes from the city centre to Letňany (terminus) is interrupted in the city centre.
there are substitute buses XC, but since the situation started early today, there were huge delays, the buses were completely full and people might have almost 1 HOUR delays!
so double check your travel itinerary so you don't end up lost somewhere.
if you arrive to the city via bus to Florenc station, you're OK.
http://www.dpp.cz/en/transit-restrictions/flonrec-prazskeho-povstani-temporary-suspension-of-the-metro-service/

[Lord Stan]

Does that mean there is no metro at all or not as many trains going.

I was thinking of spending a few hours walking towards the venue.

[Lord Stan]

What is this now, good I checked:

16:00 doors open

17:15 Jesse Jo Stark

18:05 Biffy Clyro

19:15 Guns N' Roses
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If it says 19:15 then I believe it is so but that seems to be just some random site though

[hRob]

from the Live Nation fb page

[hRob]

Does that mean there is no metro at all or not as many trains going.

I was thinking of spending a few hours walking towards the venue.

PARKING AND PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Parking will not be available for visitors at the GUNS N? ROSES concert;
We would kindly like to ask all the concert visitors to use a public transport -metro C line - getting off at the Letňany Metro Station and after the concert again to use the same public transport ? its service from 14:00 to 20:00 and from 22:30 to 24:00 will be significantly enhanced. For transportation from the eastern part of the city you can also take advantage of an enhanced 195 bus service on Skalka ? Vysočansk? - Letňany route. Please note that there is a total lack of parking space at the location of the concert.

[allwaystired]

Are Biffy Clyro a big deal over there? I'm surprised they're supporting- in the UK they are pretty popular in their own right. Arena level shows.

[zombux]

Does that mean there is no metro at all or not as many trains going.

I was thinking of spending a few hours walking towards the venue.

the metro works, actually they even go more frequently to Letňany because of the show.
but they only go from Florenc to Letňany and back, not further in the city centre:


so if you come by bus, you're most probably OK, because most buses to Prague terminate at Florenc bus terminal.
if you arrive to another bus terminal (unlikely, all others are small, but it's possible), check for alternate route.
if you arrive by train, you most probably arrive to Hlavn? n?dra?? (Main station), which is 1 metro stop from Florenc... but the metro doesn't work there at the moment. I suggest you take the short way on foot to Florenc, it's about 10 minutes walk.
if you arrive via plane to V?clav Havel airport, you have multiple choices how to get to Letňany:
1. Bus AE (Airport Express) - this one doesn't use the standard public transport ticket and you have to pay for it separately (dunno, I've never ever used this one). but it takes you quite quickly to the city center, you can either drive to Hlavn? n?dra?? or to Masarykovo n?dra?? (the other important train station in the center) - these two are 5 minutes walk from each other and also near Florenc.
2. Bus 100 to Zlič?n, then metro B to Florenc, and change lines to metro C to Letňany
3. Bus 119 to Veleslav?n, then metro A to centre and switch to metro C to Letňany. but this one is NOT recommended at the moment, as the transfer point at Muzeum is being repaired as well... so you have no way to switch metros comfortably
4. of course a taxi - no idea how much it costs on average, I only know that local taxis know how to strip tourists of money! so beware. taxis from big companies like AAA Taxi (yellow taxis) should be okay.

[AFGnR]

Jarmo, are you going to this and all the shows still?

[gnr-4-ever]

Buzzing for tonight!! 

I'll be wearing a black Charlie Don't Surf shirt and jeans, feel free to say hello if you run into me. 

[allwaystired]

That's a REALLY early onstage time for GNR. Perhaps the earliest of the tour?

[Lord Stan]

That's a REALLY early onstage time for GNR. Perhaps the earliest of the tour?

Probably on this leg but Japan was earlier.

[allwaystired]

That's a REALLY early onstage time for GNR. Perhaps the earliest of the tour?

Probably on this leg but Japan was earlier.

Sorry yeah, meant on this leg.

[hRob]

JJS started

[Lord Stan]

At the venue with 0 seconds to get in and 30secs to get beer.

Plenty of happy people here and some loud opener. Had to pay deposit for the beer glass but this is actually something I'd like to take home but most likely can't be bothered to carry around.

[allwaystired]

At the venue with 0 seconds to get in and 30secs to get beer.

Plenty of happy people here and some loud opener. Had to pay deposit for the beer glass but this is actually something I'd like to take home but most likely can't be bothered to carry around.

Is the beer glass special then?

[hRob]

At the venue with 0 seconds to get in and 30secs to get beer.

Plenty of happy people here and some loud opener. Had to pay deposit for the beer glass but this is actually something I'd like to take home but most likely can't be bothered to carry around.

Is the beer glass special then?

It's pretty cool, got the classic gnr logo and the name of the tour on it. I'm keeping mine :-)

[ice road trucker]

it is only a glass nothing rare nothing special not rare they made alot of them

[allwaystired]

Made of plastic or glass? If glass- I want one a lot! Can someone save one for me? I'll pay for postage etc. Even better if someone is there from the UK!

[hRob]

Guns firing

[Michael]

It's on

https://www.instagram.com/p/BWIfmsLgNhO

[hRob]

So far standard show with Used to love her (not sure if they play it often this tour)

[zombux]

reportedly the rumbling can be heard across the city, my friends just told me they can hear it on the other side of the city

[hRob]

Encore so far:
Sorry
Patience
Rosie
Don't cry

[allwaystired]

Encore so far:
Sorry
Patience
Rosie
Don't cry

Great encore - seems to be becoming standard now too.

Save me a couple of those pint glasses!

[gnr-4-ever]

What a night! They played over 3 hours, saying I was blown away would be an understatement.

Finally heard Coma live, sounded way better than I imagined it would. And they threw in Sorry in the encore, which I was able to record and will share with you guys.

Do yourself a favor and go see this band live, you will be amazed.

Round 2 in Vienna on Monday! 

[Spirit]

Axl sang Only Women Bleed tonight

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrMkbWxsgvs

[TheBaconman]

At the venue with 0 seconds to get in and 30secs to get beer.

Plenty of happy people here and some loud opener. Had to pay deposit for the beer glass but this is actually something I'd like to take home but most likely can't be bothered to carry around.

Please tell me more about this beer glass

[gnr-4-ever]

And here's "Sorry": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUQMQOhrYu0

[Natalie]

I just came back from the show. What a night.  I was in the front row, duff s side.  Axl waved back to me once and then smiled cause I was singing every word of coma. I am still thrilled ( and exhausted).
The encore was awesome.  

[Lord Stan]

At the venue with 0 seconds to get in and 30secs to get beer.

Plenty of happy people here and some loud opener. Had to pay deposit for the beer glass but this is actually something I'd like to take home but most likely can't be bothered to carry around.

Please tell me more about this beer glass

Nothing to tell but I managed to keep two. Robust plastic with just the logo. Well usable next summer but nothing like merch you would pay for as such.

What a show. And what a venue. So much space but still tight and partying if you were willing to move a little forward. And did I just hear Used to Love Her.

[allwaystired]

Great setlist you got there. Crowd looked decent to me- a bit of space, probably due to it not being sold out.

Definitely want to get one of those glasses! I'm a sucker for merchandise!

[Walapino]

Setlist are getting better and longer, looks like it was an awesome show! 

[tim_m]

Shows are really starting to mimic the early 90s shows. Now we just need a little Wild Horses prior to LALD.  Except back then wasn't only women bleed prior to PC?

[Lord Stan]

Great setlist you got there. Crowd looked decent to me- a bit of space, probably due to it not being sold out.

Definitely want to get one of those glasses! I'm a sucker for merchandise!

Not sure about the local laws but there was probably never a way to sell it out because you could've taken in so many. Plenty of ticket touts as well but I didn't check the prices. Most likely lot cheaper than buying from official sources.

I'll send you my other glass! It's not about the cost but how to pack it properly. So never mind the darkness we still can find a way

[Nikki_Sixx]

Shows are really starting to mimic the early 90s shows. Now we just need a little Wild Horses prior to LALD.  Except back then wasn't only women bleed prior to PC?

'Wild Horses' prior to 'LLAD' ?  It was only ever used as an intro to 'Patience'.

'Only Women Bleed' was only ever used as an intro to 'KOHD'.

[zombux]

quite favorable reviews are starting to show up
https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=cs&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=cs&ie=UTF-8&u=https%3A%2F%2Fart.ihned.cz%2Fhudba%2Fc1-65791610-guns-n-roses-letnany-rock-praha-koncert-recenze&edit-text=
https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=cs&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=cs&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fmusicserver.cz%2Fclanek%2F56110%2Fguns-n-roses-letiste-letnany-praha-4-7-2017%2F&edit-text=
(google translate gets a bit crude at some points, but oh well)

[Walapino]

Shows are really starting to mimic the early 90s shows. Now we just need a little Wild Horses prior to LALD.  Except back then wasn't only women bleed prior to PC?

'Wild Horses' prior to 'LLAD' ?  It was only ever used as an intro to 'Patience'.

'Only Women Bleed' was only ever used as an intro to 'KOHD'.

Yes and if they do Mother before PC would rock! 

[zombux]

Shows are really starting to mimic the early 90s shows. Now we just need a little Wild Horses prior to LALD.  Except back then wasn't only women bleed prior to PC?

actually, the local newspapers already noticed that yesterday they played exactly the same songs as in 1992, except for one. plus some more additions, of course.

audio bootleg here: http://www.mygnrforum.com/index.php?/topic/218631-guns-n-roses-20170714%C2%A0-letnany-airport-prague-czech-republic%C2%A0/

[MNGS717]

Shows are really starting to mimic the early 90s shows. Now we just need a little Wild Horses prior to LALD.  Except back then wasn't only women bleed prior to PC?

'Wild Horses' prior to 'LLAD' ?  It was only ever used as an intro to 'Patience'.

'Only Women Bleed' was only ever used as an intro to 'KOHD'.

Yes and if they do Mother before PC would rock! 

Not much of a Floyd fan but always like the Mother intro even when it was slightly changed https://youtu.be/eFOXM0JsFfc?t=2m12s
I always liked hearing the Only Women Bleed intro.  Wonder if they will ever do "Chip Away" intro to Paradise City again..that was my favorite!

[Sillything]

This was an awsome show! Much better than Stockholm this tour. Great city! Great crowd! Great venue I LOVE my beer glasses (there were two models, black and see-through) Awsome setlist! The band was on fire and Axl all smiles and nailing it!

Does anyone know how much people were there?

[Lord Stan]

Great venue I LOVE my beer glasses (there were two models, black and see-through)

Yes, I missed the see-through

They spoke good English so I could've asked for it but kept taking my chances

[Sillything]

Great venue I LOVE my beer glasses (there were two models, black and see-through)

Yes, I missed the see-through

They spoke good English so I could've asked for it but kept taking my chances

Doesn't hurt to have several black ones 

[hRob]

Does anyone know how much people were there?

50k, according to the papers.

[Sillything]

Does anyone know how much people were there?

50k, according to the papers.

Thank you 

[zombux]

interesting note: local reviewers praise This I Love and Sorry as highlights of the evening and also report that especially Fortus was on the same level with Slash, not just a second-grade invisible henchman. very, very interesting, I'd never expect this.

[allwaystired]

interesting note: local reviewers praise This I Love and Sorry as highlights of the evening and also report that especially Fortus was on the same level with Slash, not just a second-grade invisible henchman. very, very interesting, I'd never expect this.

That's pretty reassuring. Personally I found Chinese and Better to be highlights of the shows I saw. I enjoyed hearing the new approach to them. I'd agree about Fortus too- he's allowed to shine a lot on this tour, and not blend into the background.

[Natalie]

Fortus was on the same level with Slash, not just a second-grade invisible henchman. very, very interesting, I'd never expect this.

True, but I noticed that he doesn't interact with the crowd much, like Duff for example.

[allwaystired]

Fortus was on the same level with Slash, not just a second-grade invisible henchman. very, very interesting, I'd never expect this.

True, but I noticed that he doesn't interact with the crowd much, like Duff for example.

I think that's just him- I don't remember him interacting much on any of the CD era tours.

[westcoast_junkie]

Bacon: u rock! But ure complaining sux. Fortus is great . Just as good as Slash.

[TheBaconman]

Bacon: u rock! But ure complaining sux. Fortus is great . Just as good as Slash.

Thanks. Not sure what I am getting blamed for saying about Richard now??

[GNR4LIFEJD]

I think those were two comments thrown in the same sentence bacon. Don't think the fortus was directed at you just the complaining part.

[gnr-4-ever]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTF00Atttgg

[Natalie]

Anyone who was at the left side of the stage and has a decent video of Coma and This I love?

[tim_m]

Shows are really starting to mimic the early 90s shows. Now we just need a little Wild Horses prior to LALD.  Except back then wasn't only women bleed prior to PC?

'Wild Horses' prior to 'LLAD' ?  It was only ever used as an intro to 'Patience'.

'Only Women Bleed' was only ever used as an intro to 'KOHD'.

That's right. My bad.

[tim_m]

Shows are really starting to mimic the early 90s shows. Now we just need a little Wild Horses prior to LALD.  Except back then wasn't only women bleed prior to PC?

actually, the local newspapers already noticed that yesterday they played exactly the same songs as in 1992, except for one. plus some more additions, of course.

audio bootleg here: http://www.mygnrforum.com/index.php?/topic/218631-guns-n-roses-20170714%C2%A0-letnany-airport-prague-czech-republic%C2%A0/

What was the other song?

[tim_m]

Shows are really starting to mimic the early 90s shows. Now we just need a little Wild Horses prior to LALD.  Except back then wasn't only women bleed prior to PC?

'Wild Horses' prior to 'LLAD' ?  It was only ever used as an intro to 'Patience'.

'Only Women Bleed' was only ever used as an intro to 'KOHD'.

Yes and if they do Mother before PC would rock! 

Yeah! Oh and we can't forget Bad Time prior to SCOM and It's Alright prior to NR.

[izzyjim]

The "Sail Away Sweet Sister"/ "Bad Time" intro were epic

[tim_m]

Yes it was by far my favorite SCOM intro.

[izzy*stradlin]

What an amazing concert that was!
Axl was in top form!
Really happy to finally see them together, at least 3 of them
Anyways, does anyone here know from which original art comes the litography that was used for that t-shirt?



Thanks in advance!

[Lord Stan]

Behind the scenes for the first 2mins:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vIoziAMaYM

Happy I found this, I would really like to know how things really are apart from the show. Of course not their private life but when they are already at work like now. Now there's a glimpse.