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The Rolling Stones are arriving into Boston once more,
like they did for the opening of the
LICKS Tour.
These pages will tell you what the Stones do in Boston,
when they arrive, where they rehearse, where fans can meet,
what Stones-related places you might visit and lots more.
If you can't go to Boston for the tor start then don't worry.
These pages will bring you information
so that without being in Boston,
you will still have the feeling of being there.
The pictures. The songs. The band. The fans. What they do.
It will all be here. These pages will be updated continously,
from the Stones arrive from
Toronto,
until they move on to Hartford later this month.
For a week or so Boston will be Stonesland...
70 trucks are on their way...
The "A Bigger Bang" stage is bigger than ever. They say it takes around
70 large trucks to bring all the stuff needed for this tour.
The trucks started moving from Toronto on
Sunday August 14, and they have been rolling and arriving day by day.
The steelworks are now mostly finished, and the numerous trucks are coming in
with stage bits and pieces. With a fine tuned operation few others
are able to do equally, the Rolling Stones are slowly building up
for the tour start on Sunday Aug. 21.
Wednesday Aug. 17 - They are here!
Crew flew in by Monday and Tuesday. Heavy rain on Tuesday closed the
Boston Airport for over an hour completely, but it takes more than just
rain to stop this tour. The Rolling Stones themselves and their backing
musicians started to arrive on Wednesday August 17. They should all be
in Boston ready for rehearsals and work on Thursday. The paparazzi photographers
were all on place at their hotel Wednesday afternoon, so expect
photos in Boston press by Thursday.
Thursday Aug. 18 - First day of rehearsals in Boston
The stage was all steel last night but by today
it got all ready in hours. The stage building rehearsals
in Toronto have been very successful,
as they are able to build this big, big stage that fast.
There were around 50 people waiting to see the Stones
outside their hotel in Boston today.
Bobby Keys signed some autographs.
Then people went home.
But the band had not left yet...
Then they arrived to Fenway quite late for rehearsals.
A lot of press waited at Fenway.
Five live TV cameras, plus 5-6 professional photographers.
A couple of helicopters were in the air for news as well.
Boston seems to love the Stones.
But some of the reporters did not know the names or faces
of the four Stones, whick is kind of bad when you are
trying to make a story...
The actual rehearsals, or soundcheck,
did not start until 7:43pm.
First they did 10 minutes of blues instrumental warmup.
Then a short set of several songs with lots of
space between each song. They played
Aint To Proud To Beg,
Tumbling Dice,
Shattered,
She's So Cold,
Blues with Lisa on lots of vocals,
Rough Justice,
Oh No, Not You Again,
Streets Of Love.
Keith did The Worst, two takes,
with something that sounds like a great pedal steel,
and then Infamy.
They finished long time before 10pm.
For those who are worried about the guitar sound and mix...
You could clearly hear the guitars outside Fenway.
So inside you should be even more happy.
They play the guitars loud!
The primary place to meet will be Game On!.
Adress is 82 Lansdowne Street, right on Fenway.
See picture on the right. Game On is a great bar and restaurant
on the corner of the Fenway Park building itself,
corner of Lansdowne St and Brookline Ave. Take the Green Underground
to Kenmore Station. Turn left out of the underground
and keep left outside. You will soon see Fenway,
and Game On! is easy to spot once
you arrive to Fenway.
The Rolling Stones will probably be on stage around 8pm,
and the warm-up probably by 6:30,
so the recommended meeting time at Game On! is on the
show days Sunday 21 and Tuesday 23 from 4pm to 6pm. They do not take
bookings but if you tell you are coming and give your name
and where you come from then at least we can try to arrange for space
for people who are coming at 4pm. Please send e-mail to iorr@arena.no - See you at Game On!
PS. Game On! is open until 2am so there should be no problems
having a beer or a bite even after the concerts!
Other nice places to meet, drink and eat in Boston:
Boston Beer Works - 61 Brookline Ave - opposite Fenway.
This is a large microbrew restaurant with lots of space and great food.
The beers are great, lots to choose from, all fresh and local.
The place is right opposite Fenway stadium,
on the corner of Brookline Ave and Yawkey Way.
This is a typical place to meet up on show day
Sunday and Tuesday. Come early, as it will be crowded
as doors open and there are many people in the area.
PS. Make sure you go to the right place if you take a taxi,
i.e. to Fenway, as they also have a place near the Fleetcenter,
and also in salem...
P. F. Changs China Bistro - On Charles street by Boylston st.
This place is perfectly located in the Theater District.
I.e. if you stay at one of the numerous hotels there,
like Doubletree, Radisson, Marriott, Four Seasons etc.
The food is excellent. It is a China restaurant,
but the food is not just "china", but generally a lot to choose from.
They do also have a bar and drinks. Prices are great,
knowing this is a well kept secret of great food.
You can sit outside, lots of space, but try not to go there
in rush hours 7pm - 9pm, because many people who live in Boston
have found out about this place, and you have to queue for a table then.
Typically a place to meet
in the early afternoon show-days, or whenever.
And you might see band members and others walking by on the
street of course. The location is perfect indeed.
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery - 115 Stuart Street
This one is around the corner from P. F. Changs.
Another microbrewery, with great beers and great food.
Lots of space inside and also lots outside.
This is a place to meet any time really,
and the nice thing is it is not that full,
even if it is close by anything.
Also, it is just across the street of the night club ARIA,
where the Stones had their after-party during the 2002 tour start.
Bennigan's Grill & Tavern - 191 Stuart street
This one is around the corner from P. F. Changs, before you get to Rock Bottom.
Actually right on the corner of Charles street and Stuart street.
Opening hours 11am to 11:30pm Mon-Thu, and to 1am Fri/Sat.
They have both food and lots of drinks.
Used to get a beer or food any time, even after shows in 2002.
Lots of space, nice Irish style.
It takes 25 minutes to walk from the Theater District to Copley.
These areas are the two with the most large hotels in central Boston.
For the Theater District places above use the underground station
Boylston. Then it takes another 20 minutes walk from Copley to Fenway.
Or just a few minutes by underground to the station Kenmore
right close by Fenway. All these underground stations on the green line.
And the locations of these places? Well, they are all hot spots,
simple as that.
Any suggestions or comments?
Please send e-mail to
iorr@arena.no - Thanks!
