chuckrh Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 I saw the 2nd show of the Joshua Tree tour a year ago & Bono's voice was great. I always have reservations when I go see them & end up being blown away by how good they are live. Especially the 360 show. It was just stunning & probably the best stadium show I've seen (Joshua Tree was extremely close). It probably helps that in Seattle we have a stadium that actually sounds good. It was designed with sound in mind which is kind of a rarity for that sort of venue. I'd luv to see an area show but they aren't playing anywhere close. I have the blu-ray from Paris & its pretty good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
u2roolz Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 http://www.u2songs.com/news/spoilers_u2eitour_rehearsal_day_six_report_april_14_2018 It looks like U2 ran through what could be the set list for the tour. I'm extremely excited with what they're rehearsing. You can follow the link for "spoilers". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 http://www.u2songs.com/news/spoilers_u2eitour_rehearsal_day_six_report_april_14_2018 It looks like U2 ran through what could be the set list for the tour. I'm extremely excited with what they're rehearsing. You can follow the link for "spoilers".Nice! I hope this keeps! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Inside of Outside Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Good looking set list. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
u2roolz Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 http://www.u2gigs.com/show2055.html I tuned in to Periscope/Mixlr last night to catch the tour opener from Tulsa, OK. I was surprised at how much it rocked, even after looking at the rehearsal setlist which was a nice blueprint but last night still had a few surprises in terms of what goes where. It's the longest show that they've done in terms of songs at 27 songs. There are some cool new visual aspects to the show & the screen has new tricks too. That's a bold looking setlist that is sure to cause some ruffled feathers. I'll be tuning in to see what happens with cities that have multiple nights in terms of song variety. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 http://www.u2gigs.com/show2055.html I tuned in to Periscope/Mixlr last night to catch the tour opener from Tulsa, OK. I was surprised at how much it rocked, even after looking at the rehearsal setlist which was a nice blueprint but last night still had a few surprises in terms of what goes where. It's the longest show that they've done in terms of songs at 27 songs. There are some cool new visual aspects to the show & the screen has new tricks too. That's a bold looking setlist that is sure to cause some ruffled feathers. I'll be tuning in to see what happens with cities that have multiple nights in terms of song variety.Love that they dropped Joshua tree stuff, added two unexpected auchtung songs and even something from pop!! Keep it up! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 So Acrobat has finally been performed at a concert. That's cool. After listening to the last two episodes of U Talkin U2 To Me? I am surprised to find myself onboard with Songs of Experience. It is good rock n roll uh music. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
u2roolz Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/u2-detail-intimate-apollo-theater-concert-w520309 U2 is set to play an invite only concert at NYC's Apollo Theater on June 11th which will be broadcast on Channel 30 on SiriusXM. "Invite only" in this case means that SiriusXM subscribers can enter to win tickets. Lots of U2 bootlegs already showing up for this tour, including an amazing IEM (in-ear monitors) recording of one of the rehearsals done in Laval, Quebec last month. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jK3H49aKqag Acrobat - Chicago Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Ok so saw U2 last night for the first time on this tour. Band sounded great however this stage baffles me. I was behind the stage but couldn’t see half the show when they were on the e stage. The way it is set up if your not ground level on the sides you miss most the action. The screen blocks I’d say 25% of the arena from watching the full show Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 i can't complain as i got a good press ticket (about 7 rows up from the floor, about a third back from the main stage on Edge's side), but the 25% seems high to me... if you are on the ends of the 'catwalk axis' i can see how viewing would be tough when the band is on the opposite side, and that said i don't know how wide that catwalk was so maybe it was worse than it looked. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
u2roolz Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 That sucks! Where are your seats for Newark? I'll be 13 rows up facing the E stage at teeny tiny Mohegan Sun Arena. The tradeoff unfortunately is not being able to see the screen much like you at MSG, but there is your typical square shaped screen above the E stage that shows what's happening on the giant screen & whatever the camera crew is filming. Was there any screen behind the stage? Were either of you able to see the screen that's on the actual E stage? I tuned in last night on Periscope and was shocked to see them do All Because Of You on night 1 instead of night 2. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 That sucks! Where are your seats for Newark? I'll be 13 rows up facing the E stage at teeny tiny Mohegan Sun Arena. The tradeoff unfortunately is not being able to see the screen much like you at MSG, but there is your typical square shaped screen above the E stage that shows what's happening on the giant screen & whatever the camera crew is filming. Was there any screen behind the stage? Were either of you able to see the screen that's on the actual E stage? I tuned in last night on Periscope and was shocked to see them do All Because Of You on night 1 instead of night 2.They had a screen but when they were in the center screen stage there was nothing to look at. Also during the e stage it wasn’t on the whole time! Maybe a glitch? When the were on the e stage I could only see maybe 1/3 of that stage. I was also in the 200 level so when they raised the center screens it didn’t go above where I was sitting so it blocked the view. In Newark I’m on Adam’s side upper lever first row almost adjacent to main stage should be a way better view. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
opsopcopolis Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 This show definitely needs to be experienced from Center court Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 This show definitely needs to be experienced from Center courtYeah I wish I knew this when I bought tickets back in January thankfully on Friday I’ll be closer to the center Quote Link to post Share on other sites
u2roolz Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Bono lost his voice about 45 minutes ago during the 2nd show of their European Experience & Innocence Tour in Berlin. He sounded worse than he did during the PopMart Sarajevo show 21 years ago where he also had a raspy blown voice, but carried on with the show because it was simulcast on radio. Bono told the band to take a break after the 5th song & someone came out to say that the band will try to come back on. Maybe The Edge will do Bono's vocals? No idea. Not looking good for the rest of the tour. Tons of people left during the break. He did sound amazing last night on the tour opener. Strange how quickly things can change. Edit: this gig has been officially cancelled by an announcement from some poor guy who had to come out and say so. He did say to hold onto tickets & check U2's social media page for further updates on today's show & the future of the tour which was set to end in mid-November. The next show should it happen would be on Tuesday in Cologne, Germany. This is truly horrible. I feel so bad for the band & the fans at today's show. I guess touring as much as they have since 2015 would cause some issues eventually. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 I recall somewhere Edge said after this they were taking time off after this round of tours. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
u2roolz Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 I recall somewhere Edge said after this they were taking time off after this round of tours.Yes. I believe that came from a recent Rolling Stone article. I think they'll take off 2019 & 2020 and come back with an Achtung Baby 30th anniversary tour in 2021. I read somewhere on one of the U2 fan sites that they extended their Live Nation contract this year for another 10 years which would expire in 2028. The tour is back on and Bono's voice has come back. The postponed Berlin show from exactly a week ago will now take place on Nov 13th & will be the last show of this tour. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
u2roolz Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 The setlist for the European show is a bit different. They have cut Love Is All We Have Left as the opener and are now opening with The Blackout. They haven't played Gloria or All Because Of You early in the show, but have instead played Red Flag Day at every show so far. They dropped Desire & replaced it with Even Better Than The Real Thing. Staring At The Sun has been dropped in favor of Summer Of Love. And in no big surprise American Soul has been dropped for European audiences. It has been replaced with a reworked version of New Year's Day that starts with the piano intro & then the band kicks in. This is repeated after each chorus. The song was also played in a much lower key on The Joshua Tree anniversary tour last summer. It's now sounding a lot darker & more brooding than anthemic. The band has rehearsed The Unforgettable Fire & Stay (Faraway, So Close), but have not played them yet. I'm assuming that they'll dust them off in cities with 4 shows. That's all I got to say right now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Yes. I believe that came from a recent Rolling Stone article. I think they'll take off 2019 & 2020 and come back with an Achtung Baby 30th anniversary tour in 2021. That sound right. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 30 years ago for Rattle and Hum -- i do remember buying the record when it was released. It must have been right before I got around to buy a cd player. Don't remember watching this Smile Jamaica Benefit Concert, 16-October-1988 at The Dominion Theatre, London show before --- Richard's guitar tone is god awful during When Love Comes to Town, it' not too bad during Love Rescue Me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKJTobOH9UE&feature=youtu.be Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 I saw it twice in the theater. And later on bought the VHS/cassette at a department store. I still have them. I still think it's one of the greatest concert films of all time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 I think the first time I saw the movie was renting it from a video store. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 There is speculation they may do some sort of box-set anniversary release. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 yeah -- I read about that - which made me think about the record again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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