(09-22-2004) U2 fans to experience VERTIGO at the 2nd annual "inTO the Heart" - eMW*

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(09-22-2004) U2 fans to experience VERTIGO at the 2nd annual "inTO the Heart" - eMW*

U2 fans to experience VERTIGO at the 2nd annual "inTO the Heart" U2 Fan Fest November 4-7 in Toronto, Canada!


The international and non-profit U2 fan festival "inTO the Heart" is just what every U2 fan hungry for a pre-album and pre-tour fix needs!

TORONTO, Canada (PRWEB) September 21, 2004 -- The countdown is on as U2 fans the world over hold their breath in anticipation of U2's "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb" due to drop in stores across North America, November 22nd. With the first single, VERTIGO set to hit the airwaves on Friday, September 24 and stores on November 8th; "inTO the Heart 2004" may very well be the first chance for U2 fans to "get" VERTIGO! Join us in Toronto for inTO the Heart November 4-7, 2004 an international, non-profit U2 festival by the fans for the fans with the vibe squarely on entertainment, fun and partying among those with a shared passion for U2’s music.

Thanks to hundreds of U2 fans from 3 continents, the inaugural festival in 2003 was a huge success beyond expectations. So, inspired to push the limits of our partying potential, ITH 2004 is bigger and better and comes as we all eagerly await U2’s new studio album and 2005 concert tour. The popular U2 Idol is back, more infamous U2GTA (www.u2gta.ca) parties and new this year, Special Guest BP FALLON plus, many more surprises! Proceeds from ITH 04 will go to Amnesty International and local Toronto AIDS Hospice, Casey House.

COMPLETE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR ITH 2004:

* THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4 *
Esplanade Bier Market, 8 p.m. – 2 a.m.
· Pre-Show Meet & Greet: for fans from around the world to gather for some pre-show mixing and mingling and U2 merchandise giveaways.
· OCTOBER does Red Rocks: ITH festival launch with the music of the show that made U2 world famous – U2: Live at Red Rocks – performed by kick-ass tribute band OCTOBER – A Celebration of U2. Inspiring, moving music and good hard-hitting rock n’ roll.

* FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5 *
Club 279, 8 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
· Salvation in the Blues: The Goal is Soul as we pay hommage to Rattle n’ Hum. The double album will be presented in its entirety and the songs will be performed by some of the finest musicians from across Canada as they re-interpret and explore the vision of U2 with their own unique styles that will embody blues, jazz, folk, country, gospel, and roots-rock. This is a very special and absolutely UNPRECEDENTED presentation of U2's music that you will not want to miss.

Club 279, 10:30 p.m. – 2 a.m.
· Death Disco featuring BP Fallon: The vibe is downtown glam, garage rock, punk, funk, thrash & trash, new wave, old wave, interstellar overdrive…everything goes, just like the music!! The world’s ultimate rock n roll dance party hosted by BP Fallon in NYC, LA, San Francisco, Dublin, Belfast and now Toronto. Beep will spin a rotating mix of high-energy craziness, pushing the envelope between decency and debauchery with one of NYC’s finest rock club DJ’s Justine D.

* SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6 *
Club 279, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
· Inside the Music Studio: Welcome. Free your mind and your ass will follow. Sit down with BP Fallon as we get intimate and interactive for an interview with a rock ‘n’ roll creature that will relive the musical journey of over 3 decades of rock decadence and collaborations with everyone from Lennon and McCartney, Led Zeppelin and U2 to Jerry Lee Lewis, Public Enemy and Iggy Pop. The ultimate insider, Beep will share the stories and little known facts that have provided the inspiration for his photography and writing. Ramalama, pussycats, get your questions ready!!! This is an all ages event.

RSVP only, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
· Pre-Show Party: The first 75 ITH weekend registrants will be on the guest list for a casual, BYOB cocktail party in the Spindrift Suite at the Sheraton Centre. Back by popular demand is U2 Idol so register early to ensure you can be part of the early evening fun! There will be merchandise giveaways, munchies and coolers with ice will be on hand for whatever you bring to drink (there will be NO open or cash bar). Transportation to The Opera House by taxi can be found in the main hotel lobby at your own expense.
· U2 Idol: Just for fun!! It’s informal and silly… entries as a group, duo or if you dare, solo!

The Opera House, 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.
· "Welcome to ZOO TV Y’All" featuring Elevation and special guest BP Fallon: Rewind to August 28th 1993 as Elevation takes us back to the multi-media spectacular that was ZooTV with a full recreation of U2's classic homecoming performance in Dublin. The show was a stunningly original, visually exhilarating, mind blowing experience and will be recreated in vivid detail… you will have to see it to beLIEve it. Of course, the ZooTV experience wouldn't be complete without an appearance by our Special Guest, U2's DJ, Guru and Viber, BP Fallon...that's right...King Boogaloo, The Duke of Earl, BP Fallon himself will join the party!!!

* SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7 *
TBA
· Brunch: For anyone who has any energy left on Sunday and would like to kick back and share stories about the weekend over a hot cup of java and give our out-of-town friends a friendly Canadian bacon au revoir, there will be a brunch at a location to be announced shortly.

For complete hotel info, band bios, photo gallery and more please visit www.intotheheart.com!

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Michelle Bake
inTO the Heart 2004
 
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