European Tour 2009

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.

European Tour 2009
Concert by ZZ Top
LocationEurope
Start dateMay 26, 2009 (2009-05-26)
End dateJune 14, 2009 (2009-06-14)
No. of shows14
ZZ Top concert chronology

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.[1] 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

References
  1. Peter Zurich (2010). "ZZ Top Set List Collection". Archived from the original on February 23, 2010. Retrieved December 14, 2010.
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