European Tour 2009

European Tour 2009

Concert by ZZ Top
Location	Europe
Start date	May 26, 2009 (2009-05-26)
End date	June 14, 2009 (2009-06-14)
No. of shows	14
ZZ Top concert chronology

The European Tour 2009 was a concert tour by rock band ZZ Top. The tour's concerts were performed in arenas and festivals from May through June 2009, consisting of 14 shows. Band members Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill dressed in black biker jackets, along with similar hats and boots.

Concert overview

Out of the 14 shows performed, each had a similar set list, with 17-20 songs performed. The concerts usually began with techno music played through the PA system, during which the band would walk on stage and begin the show.

Main set

Each show opened with a performance of "Got Me Under Pressure." Following "Got Me Under Pressure," the band performed "Waitin' for the Bus," "Jesus Just Left Chicago," "Pincushion," "I'm Bad, I'm Nationwide," "Cheap Sunglasses," and "I Need You Tonight." "Foxy Lady" was included in many shows, as well as "Heard It on the X" and "Just Got Paid." "Gimme All Your Lovin'," "Sharp Dressed Man," and "Legs" from Eliminator were also featured.

Encores

The encores typically started with a medley of "La Grange," "Sloppy Drunk Blues," and "Bar-B-Q." The show usually closed out with "Tush." "Jailhouse Rock" and "Tube Snake Boogie" were also occasionally performed.

Additional songs

A total of 22 different songs were played throughout the tour. Muddy Waters covers of "Rollin' Stone" and "Still a Fool" were played occasionally. "Future Blues" by Willie Brown was performed in many shows.

Tour dates

Date	City	Country	Venue
May 26, 2009	Prague	Czech Republic	Tesla Arena
May 27, 2009	Leipzig	Germany	Arena Leipzig
May 29, 2009	Berlin		Zitadelle
May 30, 2009	Hamburg		Stadtpark
May 31, 2009	Jelling	Denmark	Jelling Music Festival
June 2, 2009	Oslo	Norway	Sentrum Scene
June 3, 2009	Karlstad	Sweden	Löfbergs Lila Arena
June 4, 2009	Norje		Sweden Rock Festival
June 6, 2009	Schwäbisch Gmünd	Germany	Schießtalplatz
June 7, 2009	Mainz		Zitadelle Mainz
June 9, 2009	Munich		Zenith
June 10, 2009	Crans-près-Céligny	Switzerland	Caribana Festival
June 12, 2009	Brussels	Belgium	Forest National
June 14, 2009	Castle Donington	United Kingdom	Download Festival

External links

• Peter Zurich's ZZ Top Gallery