Tag: Cologne

Postcard from the Festival Part of Germany – Cologne 2005

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We are at a Formula One racetrack somewhere near Cologne, where the annual Rock am Ring/ Rock im Park Festivals begin tonight. Unlike other European events, which we have done before, this is our first appearance at Germany's big weekend out and the guys are psyched to be playing here with so many other great … Continue reading Postcard from the Festival Part of Germany – Cologne 2005 →

Postcard from Oberhausen – Cologne 2005

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We are in Oberhausen Arena, where we last played the night after the 1999 Glastonbury appearance (leading to the No Shows the Night After Glastonbury Rule in effect ever since…); the Cologne area is a favorite of all of ours, with the amazing 2001 cathedral plaza free show still fresh, and a lot of TV/promo-tour … Continue reading Postcard from Oberhausen – Cologne 2005 →