purpleoscar
Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS
They have a lot of pressure, as Quincy Jones said.
Is this the end for a while?
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The_acrobat
Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS
Bono’s not the one who needs or wants a rest. It’s not in his nature.
So which one almost died and didn't the entire last album and tour telling us about it then?
Hewson
Blue Crack Supplier
He probably needs the rest, but as you say its not in his nature.
He isn't the type to sit home in his robe and slippers and lounge about. He'll always be out and about doing something (possibly to the detriment of his health). Other band members however are clearly on board with disappearing from public for a long stretch and just staying at home, though home means multiple locales.
Latest update on the Aussie/other minnow country tour rumours
So that timeframe almost certainly suggests stadiums (not that we didn't suspect this would be the case already), although as mentioned further down the page, Sydney might be an interesting situation given the billions of dollars certain politicians want to spend to tear down and rebuild stadiums.
This year, U2 announced the European dates in mid-January, so there might not be long to wait for a post-Christmas announcement.
So that timeframe almost certainly suggests stadiums (not that we didn't suspect this would be the case already), although as mentioned further down the page, Sydney might be an interesting situation given the billions of dollars certain politicians want to spend to tear down and rebuild stadiums.
This year, U2 announced the European dates in mid-January, so there might not be long to wait for a post-Christmas announcement.
SCG could be the Sydney venue if both of the rectangular ones are out of commission? Or Spotless?
Or they could just come down to Wollongong and play the stadium a five minute walk from my house.
Worst case scenario: U2 postpone/cancel 2019 tour because SCG won't move Sheffield Shield games and U2 won't do a tour where they can't guarantee 50k+ people attend each show
Best case scenario: Sydney's lack of suitable stadiums forces a rethink on every show to smaller outdoor venues or larger arenas
I will also nominate the new oval with grandstand capacity of a few dozen people just down the road from me.
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I'd like to claim my Wollongong suggestion is not completely stupid, since Elton John played that very stadium recently, but of course my Wollongong suggestion is completely stupid.
Also you'd have to wonder at the SCG Trust's thinking if they turn down the megabucks from a concert in favour of some NSW four-day match played for an audience of precisely three men and a dog.
Also you'd have to wonder at the SCG Trust's thinking if they turn down the megabucks from a concert in favour of some NSW four-day match played for an audience of precisely three men and a dog.
Listen whatever NSW does in his private life is his business
bono_man2002
Blue Crack Addict
When they say announcement ‘after Christmas’ I hope they mean like March/April. Enough with bands announcing tours 10-12 months out.
I really hope you guys aren't counting on the tour based on some random forum posts.
I hope you get it and all... Axver's ass whooping is long overdue, but don't get your hopes up too high
I hope you get it and all... Axver's ass whooping is long overdue, but don't get your hopes up too high
ChargedVT
Refugee
If this tour goes ahead (and we will know soon) I can guarantee it will be November and it will be a stadium show. All you need to spend up front is the dosh for the tickets. Then you'll have 10 months to save and sort out accommodation and flights.
I REALLY hope this is true for all of the fans down under so they can finally see them and be able to complain like the rest of us about: Setlists; Playing Time: Bono's Hair; Bono's Weight; Larrys' scowl and so on BUT:
What I'm really looking forward to is finally Ax getting his comeuppance, for too long he's been throwing his weight around here (and Shock of Blond Hair and his 6 foot frame, yes I saw him in Boston at a Vertigo Show, so Headache... if you need someone to point him out just let me know.
The_acrobat
Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS
I saw where Elton John is selling tickets for European concerts happening in December of 2020!!! That's insane!
I suppose if this tour happens, they'll charge high prices, and they'll need 10 months to sell the shows out.
prbiker15
Blue Crack Addict
I had to look that up to see if it was true. Holy fuck, that's way too far away.
ChargedVT
Refugee
Yeah that's just ridiculous. 6-9 months is okay but any longer is too long.
Ps how fucking long is his tour if it is still going in 2 years' time?
I REALLY hope this is true for all of the fans down under so they can finally see them and be able to complain like the rest of us about: Setlists; Playing Time: Bono's Hair; Bono's Weight; Larrys' scowl and so on BUT:
What I'm really looking forward to is finally Ax getting his comeuppance, for too long he's been throwing his weight around here (and Shock of Blond Hair and his 6 foot frame, yes I saw him in Boston at a Vertigo Show, so Headache... if you need someone to point him out just let me know.
The ghost of that ripped-af 'roo will be in my corner so Headache doesn't have a prayer.
It's his farewell tour, so he'll milk it for as long as possible
Bring it punk
Kieran McConville
ONE love, blood, life
U2 Excited To Be Playing In Area Man's Head
Ax would you mind if Bono used your old Af-Roo to come up with a character who is Australian, extremely pissed off about Ultraviolet and a drunken stumblebum on way too many shrimps from the barbie and a few to many Guine$$'
My name is Mr. MelGibso
Hewson
Blue Crack Supplier
Fixed
cbanksy9
The Fly
Why can’t they just make music? I’m the first one to line up for tickets to see them live but like, instead of just calling it quits because of the physical toll that touring takes - why don’t you just make albums? NLOTH was a fantastic album, until they felt the need to have more ‘hits’. The middle of the album is a complete disaster. The beginning and the end is a masterpiece of U2 being in a African setting. It’s gorgeous. With these last two albums, SOI, on my opinion, is weaker because of their fruitless pursuit of ‘hits’. SOE is pure songwriting, and that’s why it’s so great. Just do those. These 4 men are better musicians now than they’ve ever been. So just get together, have a good time and record a kick ass album. We will be just as happy.
Iggy Fizz
War Child
somewhat agree on the first points you make but it's hard to imagine this band making music for the sake of it, i.e. without the live shows and revenue opportunity.
as for NLOTH... the shite disasters on SOE are just as contrived and embarassing as the shite disasters on NLOTH. but i'll agree with you that as a complete album, SOE is far superior to NLOTH (not sure you actually said that but you can correct me if I misunderstand).
NLOTH was a great experiment in ambient music that crashed and burned as a result of the band refining all of it to be listenable (time has not been generous to it), and the back end of the album is a complete bore. WAS... COL... are as overrated as anything the band have ever done
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