Joshua Tree Tour 2017 - Rumors & General Discussion III

[Hewson]

Why play Atlanta when you can play Buffalo?

The decision is a bit Erie

Maybe they decided to just wing it with the itinerary.

 

[RoKKeR]

So is it looking like ATL is out of the picture now?

 

[cbradfly1]

So is it looking like ATL is out of the picture now?

I'm afraid so. Unless they are opening for Garth Brooks.

 

[cleazer]

So is it looking like ATL is out of the picture now?

While it's possible that something might pop up after San Diego, at this point I'm thinking the whole US is done. The most likely additions to JT30 are that one last concert in Brazil and maybe an Australian leg.

 

[Axver]

While it's possible that something might pop up after San Diego, at this point I'm thinking the whole US is done. The most likely additions to JT30 are that one last concert in Brazil and maybe an Australian leg.

Rumour has it a third date in Mexico City before the existing two might be on the cards. That's what happened on 360 too. It's like U2 somehow don't realise how popular they are in countries whose names don't end in "America" and start with "United States of".

 

[phommel]

It's like U2 somehow don't realise how popular they are in countries whose names don't end in "America" and start with "United States of".

you are so right! Strange, isnt it? I mean, how many people work in U2's management/livenation?

 

[coolian2]

Rumour has it a third date in Mexico City before the existing two might be on the cards. That's what happened on 360 too. It's like U2 somehow don't realise how popular they are in countries whose names don't end in "America" and start with "United States of".

Oh god which gig was it where everyone threw their toys out of the cot and sulked because their first night show was now night two?

 

[LadySpinHead]

I had a dream last night that U2 closed one of these JT shows with Goldeneye. Bono came out wearing all white and did complicated yoga poses while singing.

Still only did 21 songs, though.

 

[cleazer]

Rumour has it a third date in Mexico City before the existing two might be on the cards.

That would be cool, but when I checked yesterday evening, there were still about a thousand seats left for the second show, pretty much all side stage in the $290 price range.

To sell out a third show, they'd likely have to shift a significant number of seats to a lower price range.

It's like U2 somehow don't realise how popular they are in countries whose names don't end in "America" and start with "United States of".

you are so right! Strange, isnt it? I mean, how many people work in U2's management/livenation?

They could easily sell out another full leg of European shows. The logical explanation is that they're keeping demand high for when they come back with E+I next year.

(That way they can pretend to themselves that at least some people really like their new SOE album. )

 

[superchuk5]

I had a dream last night that U2 closed one of these JT shows with Goldeneye. Bono came out wearing all white and did complicated yoga poses while singing.

Still only did 21 songs, though.

Was there a Headstand Man afterwards?

 

[prbiker15]

São Paulo #3 just announced. No more JT shows after October 22nd.
U2 > News > Third and final night in Sao Paulo

 

[RoKKeR]

São Paulo #3 just announced. No more JT shows after October 22nd.
U2 > News > Third and final night in Sao Paulo

Good sign for SOE...

 

[Pop Artist]

That would be cool, but when I checked yesterday evening, there were still about a thousand seats left for the second show, pretty much all side stage in the $290 price range.

To sell out a third show, they'd likely have to shift a significant number of seats to a lower price range.

There are also still GAs available as of now, so I am doubting they will put a third one on too now.

 

[Pop Artist]

Good sign for SOE...

Fact that they added a fall JT2017 leg was a good sign for SOE, would not have been done if SOE still needed a lot of work.

 

[womanfish]

This is GREAT NEWS!! Bring on SOE!

 

[Northside]

Good sign for SOE...

You're right; good catch.

"...and it's also confirmed that this will be the final date of #U2TheJoshuaTree2017."

of course, that hashtag includes 2017, so technically there could be #U2TheJoshuaTree2018... but I'm hoping not. Come on, SoE!

 

[bono_man2002]

The final date of JT2017

Until the tour restarts as U2JT2018

 

[Hewson]

The final date of JT2017

Until the tour restarts as U2JT2018

Ha. You beat me to it, was just going to post same thing.

 

[Desert Dog]

GAs still available for Phoenix - I just scored 2 with no problem and they are still listed. And you can print at home or get hard copies mailed to you.

 

[bono_man2002]

Ha. You beat me to it, was just going to post same thing.

 

[coolian2]

Ha. You beat me to it, was just going to post same thing.

You both beat me. But I wasn't awake at 6am to beat you guys.

 

[DRay9911]

Spoiler

what the fuck is this fuckery all about

gonna spoiler tag it because the image looks to be pretty big.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

It looks awesome

 

[coolian2]

what the fuck is this fuckery all about

What is it all about? Absolute genius.

 

[prbiker15]

Spoiler

what the fuck is this fuckery all about



gonna spoiler tag it because the image looks to be pretty big.

Wow. And that was allowed inside? Unless they inflated it inside the venue.

 

[dazzledbylight]

prb sneaky, huh?!

 

[Hewson]

It looks awesome

Somebody should pop it

Spoiler

I'm sure Vik would

 

[RoKKeR]

Incredible photo. Any others like this from the tour?

 

[Y2K]

Great photo - and great proof the Red Zone is an absolute waste of space.

 

[RoKKeR]

Great photo - and great proof the Red Zone is an absolute waste of space.

That is so true. Ach.