October 09 Raymond James Center, Tampa

[ramblin rose]

Worse, Greyhoundback, with a dinner stop in Orlando.

Hey, did you have a chance to do some sightseeing in NY & DC?

 

[U2FloridaFan]

Wow, after all these weeks they must have been hard as rocks.


On a different note, I think this show is going to ROCK!!

I hope you're right. I'm tired of hearing about these dud audiences.

 

[ramblin rose]

I hope you're right. I'm tired of hearing about these dud audiences.

Well, I don't think I've experienced any dud audiences or shows this tour, but I think this will be one of the stand out shows of the leg.

 

[U2FloridaFan]

Worse, Greyhoundback, with a dinner stop in Orlando.

I don't know why but I find this hysterical! I guess because I can relate...haven't been on Greyhound (or "the old gray dog" as we in my house affectionately call it) in many years, but I still remember it vividly. It's forever ingrained in my memory. There are usually some "interesting" people along for the ride.

 

[cathalmc]

Hey, did you have a chance to do some sightseeing in NY & DC?

Not too much in New York unfortunately, despite grand plans to the contrary, only saw the 9/11 Memorial museum, a bit of Central Park, Empire State Building from a bit of a distance, and failed to scalp a ticket to the Yankees v Red Sox match. I was too knackered after two long days out at Giants Stadium.

Saw loads in DC, all the memorials and a few amazing museums, this is the benefit of having an old friend in the town with a car. We even saw the Obamas down at the Jefferson Memorial!

I assume you'll be in Tampa?

 

[U2FloridaFan]

Well, I don't think I've experienced any dud audiences or shows this tour, but I think this will be one of the stand out shows of the leg.

I heard Washington audience was real quiet and Charlottesville was not much better...haven't read much about Raleigh. How was the crowd there?

 

[ramblin rose]

Not too much in New York unfortunately, despite grand plans to the contrary, only saw the 9/11 Memorial museum, a bit of Central Park, Empire State Building from a bit of a distance, and failed to scalp a ticket to the Yankees v Red Sox match. I was too knackered after two long days out at Giants Stadium.

Saw loads in DC, all the memorials and a few amazing museums, this is the benefit of having an old friend in the town with a car. We even saw the Obamas down at the Jefferson Memorial!

I assume you'll be in Tampa?

Yep, are you doing GA in Tampa?

 

[ramblin rose]

I heard Washington audience was real quiet and Charlottesville was not much better...haven't read much about Raleigh. How was the crowd there?

The crowd in Raleigh was awesome, I had a blast at that show, but I think Tampa is going to be crazy.

 

[BonosBaby12]

The crowd in Raleigh was awesome, I had a blast at that show, but I think Tampa is going to be crazy.

I think the Tampa show is going to rock. Know Im pretty damn excited about it!

 

[kellyahern]

Fourteen hours worth from Atlanta! Yay!



Are you hoping to win it or lose it ...? You are still going ain't ya?

Definitely

I was just feeling a little over ambitious and bid when I shouldn't have

But I'll be there in section 108.

Tampa better rock, hometown pride is at stake this time!

 

[fl3177jr]

Tampa GA

Hey guys, what time is typical (and still reasonable) for lining up for a show? This will be my first U2 show in the States, and the only thing I have to compare it to is Dublin which is just a much larger scale. We're planning to go for the outer circle rail, and have no problem showing up at the crack of dawn if it's necessary, but with all I've been hearing about people arriving mid-afternoon and still getting a great spot... I'm less inclined to sit and wait all day.

Is there any reliable way to go about gauging this? I know ultimately it becomes "push comes to shove".

 

[guinevere77]

Friday can't come fast enough! My husband and I will be driving down from Jacksonville Thursday night. We just got back from Raleigh yesterday and had to sell our Atlanta tix so I can't wait to get to Tampa.

fl3177jr- Raleigh has been our only show this tour, but we got in the GA line right before 5:00pm, when the gates opened. We got on the rail next to the stage in front of Edge. I think we're going to go for that again or try outer rail. This is my last show until the summer so I'd kinda like to see more of the stage, etc. but where we were in Raleigh was fantastic! Right now, our plan is to get to RJ around 2:00pm to try for a meet & greet, hang out, line up, and enjoy the show.

 

[RussellHill]

Hello,
First time poster here. I went to the Raleigh show after waiting 25 years to see them. It was awesome. My wife was actually at the concert when they filmed "Where the streets have no name" for Rattle and Hum in Tempe Az. I will be going to the show in Tampa also on Friday. I got some tickets in Section 239 row F. Do you think the visibility will be ok from that angle? I am alittle concerned about the right Claw leg blocking the view. Any thoughts....

Thank you

Russell

 

[xroxyichickx]

hi guys! its been a while since i've posted here. i'm lining up in the GA line also but I really don't know what time I should get there. My boyfriend and I will be lining up but he actually has to work a bit on Friday and should be coming back to the line around 2pm. Do you think this will be a problem? My brother and other friends were supposed to go to this show and now it's only him and i, with me pretty much being in the line by myself all day. :-/

 

[kellyahern]

So where will the claw be in relation to the pirate ship?

 

[MsPurrl]

So where will the claw be in relation to the pirate ship?

What a great question! Will they move the ship out for the show?

 

[MsPurrl]

I heard Washington audience was real quiet and Charlottesville was not much better...haven't read much about Raleigh. How was the crowd there?

Well, where I sat in Charlottesville (right rear stage), it was anything but quiet! And Soldier Field was a blast, too!

 

[el_nic]

Hi:
I've lurked here and other forums on occasion...just thought I'd say hi since I'm driving down from Jacksonville Friday - so excited!

Looks like thanks to my partner-in-crime's schedule, I'll be on my own in the GA line... so if you see a loner (I'm normal... promise!) say hi.

~Elysia

 

[BonosBaby12]

Im hoping to see the pirate ship in person. For some reason it excites me that a stadium has a ship in it lol.

 

[redhotswami]

So where will the claw be in relation to the pirate ship?

If Muse performs Starlight on that pirate ship I will likely crap my pants.

 

[brew99]

Tailgating?

So apart from those in the GA line, will people be tailgating before the show or do they limit/control that before concerts?

Looking forward to Friday's show!

 

[rudybay]

me too!!!! ill be there with my vertigo tee and my honduran flag

 

[siblis50]

u better bring LOTS of sun block, temps are supposed to be mid 90's with the heat index at about 102 degrees in the middle of the Afternoon.

 

[BonosBaby12]

I have my sunblock packed! Looking forward to some heat after it being so cold out here.

 

[allstyle86]

Just in case anyone is interested Raymond James finally put up the official guidelines/ lineup times, gates opening, etc. This should answer many questions before the show on Friday. Click on the U2 logo...http://www.raymondjames.com/stadium/

 

[redhotswami]

This is the first time I've ever read in a stadium policy that spitting tobacco juice was prohibited.

 

[kellyahern]

If Muse performs Starlight on that pirate ship I will likely crap my pants.

I'm waiting for Bono to say "we got old songs, we got new songs, we got songs we don't know how to play yet" and add "we've also got a pirate ship!"

Or to compare their "spaceship" and our pirate ship.

I at least want a pirate ship shout out

They should also let U2 use the cannons . . . lord knows the Bucs aren't getting to use them much this year

 

[redhotswami]

Yes!! The pirate ship needs some love.

 

[The Disciple]

I'm waiting for Bono to say "we got old songs, we got new songs, we got songs we don't know how to play yet" and add "we've also got a pirate ship!"

Or to compare their "spaceship" and our pirate ship.

I at least want a pirate ship shout out

They should also let U2 use the cannons . . . lord knows the Bucs aren't getting to use them much this year

LMFAO!!!! Ain't THAT the truth!!!!

 

[largoedge]

just found out from a friend that U2 is in town now. 48hours before the show!!!