It's easy to miss how BIG pop punk trio Green Day is. Well, it was easy to miss until Monday night at ARCO Arena. But anyone who saw the evening's non-stop, all-out extravaganza left with no doubt: Green Day is one major rock 'n' roll band. Playing for just shy of three straight hours with barely a pause to take their breath, the band -- singer/guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, drummer Tre Cool and bassist Mike Dirnt, with a few sidemen -- pulled out every trick in the rock 'n' roll playbook, ... davidwattsbarton chachamom 2009-11-13T07:25:02Z 2009-11-13T07:25:02Z

I've never seen Radiohead in concert, but have seen U2 twice. I became a Green Day fan after American Idiot came out and this was my first Green Day concert. I have to say this was the best concert I have EVER!!! attended, way more energy and excitement than U2! I was totally energized for at least three weeks afterwards. I can't wait for them to tour again!

chachamom 2009-11-13T07:25:02Z Monkeymann916 2009-08-28T17:22:57Z 2009-08-28T17:22:57Z

Damn, Ive never had much respect for Green Day or eevn listen to their music at all, and most likely never will, but this review is one of the best Ive ever read of a concert. Great insight Mr Barton!

Monkeymann916 2009-08-28T17:22:57Z Melissa084 2009-08-27T00:44:46Z 2009-08-27T00:44:46Z

I have one word for the GreenDay Concert...... AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! They put on such a great show, the interaction with the audience was great. I've never seen a band have some much love for their fans. Can't wait until they come back, i will definately get floor tickets.

Melissa084 2009-08-27T00:44:46Z Kathleen Haley 2009-08-26T06:35:48Z 2009-08-26T06:35:48Z

Bravo!

Kathleen Haley 2009-08-26T06:35:48Z Julie Boone 2009-08-26T04:40:56Z 2009-08-26T04:40:56Z

Well done review, thanks. It's nice to read your stuff again Mr. Editor.

Julie Boone 2009-08-26T04:40:56Z David Watts Barton 2009-08-25T23:26:10Z 2009-08-25T23:26:10Z

Yeah, three hours - I timed it. Usually, when someone says, "Man, they played for three hours," it means two and a quarter plus beer. Or an intermission. Three hours, solid. Without even the hint of a break!

David Watts Barton 2009-08-25T23:26:10Z CCC 2009-08-25T21:12:03Z 2009-08-25T21:12:03Z

3 hours?

CCC 2009-08-25T21:12:03Z Anthony Bento 2009-08-25T20:00:41Z 2009-08-25T20:00:41Z

Earlier today, I spoke to a colleague that was privileged enough to get in the pit next to the stage. A little hoarse today from all of the screaming, but she had a blast. It sounds like it was a great show.

Anthony Bento 2009-08-25T20:00:41Z