Galeongirl
Galeonbroad
Don't forget Axver's backyard for the Australia tour, and the Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein of course for the return of Save The Whalers.
I have no feelings about stadium vs. arenas debate. For U2 I always do what is necessary to get close to the stage. My only reason for preferring arenas is because there is a greater chance they'll come to Ohio if it's arenas.
Don't forget Axver's backyard for the Australia tour, and the Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein of course for the return of Save The Whalers.
ATYCLB & HTAAB songs were way more acceptable because they were played in arenas.
I have no idea what this means.
I'm also secretly hoping for an appearance at the 2014 Austin City Limits Music Festival, even though I know that the chances of that are near nil.
I'll actually have very, very mixed feelings if U2 ever plays Austin City Limits. It's just, no. Like you want it to be pretzels and chocolate but it won't be.
I have no idea what this means.
Having hits helped them in 2001/2005 tours.
Arenas mean more shows in your area and more varied setlists. The big downside is that the last time they did arenas (Vertigo Tour) they had that awful randomized nonsense that determined whether or not you could be near the stage. That basically existed to stop the .05% of GA ticket holders from being in the front row at dozens of shows (i.e. the psycho fans), but fucked over everybody else that was just going to a single hometown show or two. How was it fair to let the diehards stand way in the back and let some casual fan zoom right into the inner circle five minutes before the band took the stage?
if you're a diehard and were lined up and didn't get selected for the lottery, you probably got a really good spot on the outer rail, which is arguably better in the very front inside the ellipse. so it's not as if the diehards get stuck way in the back. i liked the system.
Well, that's only if you're a diehard that does not eat, drink or go to the bathroom for hours. For normal diehards, the first come first serve system into the heart on Elevation worked far better. Getting in the heart was almost like having a reserved seat in terms of ease in coming or going. Except of course if you're hugging a rail for hours without moving or going to the bathroom. The great irony is that the rail huggers are only briefly and just slightly closer to the band during the show compared to people in the middle.
normal diehard is an oxymoron, right?
i've had no problem getting back to my spot outside or inside the heart or ellipse, on or off the rail. if you just decide not to be an asshole to the people around you and say, "hey, i gotta go to the bathroom, can you hold my spot for me?," i haven't found an issue. of course, it helps when you're a bad ass like me protecting the house, but what can you do?
Why would one need to stop in front of someone on one's way back to one's previous location? Makes no sense. By all means go to the bathroom grab a beer etc etc...but on your way back: Keep it movin please and thanks.
That's why I don't follow a line of people, either on the hwy or on my way back to my spot on the floor - many times rail or close to it - at music events