U2Girl1978
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If these dates are true, then forget it I am not even going to bother to go and see these guys.
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youtwohearts
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shari schultz said:
when you go into U2.com tours info there is no number at the end of the address.
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kellyahern said:
Oh for sure
U2Girl1978
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Also from Billboard.com
U2 will kick off its 2005 world tour March 28 at the San Diego Sports Arena, Billboard can exclusively reveal. Kings Of Leon will open the first leg of the trek, tickets for which will begin going on sale Jan. 29. The tour, named Vertigo after the first single from U2's new Interscope album, How To Dismantle an Atomic Bomb, will be officially announced Monday (Jan. 24).
"One of the great privileges of working with U2 is you get to go on the road with them," longtime manager Paul McGuinness tells Billboard. "We are, I suppose, that rarest of things: a major touring attraction that is still having number one records all over the world after 25 years."
Even though its kick-off is still two months away, Vertigo will likely be the top-grossing trek of 2005. Conservative estimates put the tour's gross potential at $225-$250 million from as many as 110 shows.
The first North American leg will run for two months and wrap in Boston in late May. Afterward, the tour will hit some 30 European stadiums, beginning June 10 in Brussels. The band will stay in Europe through mid-August, then return to North America for another run of 30 arena dates.
Ticket prices will average $90, including $49.50 on the low end and $165 on the high end. On the 2001 Elevation tour in support of the album All That You Can't Leave Behind, the range was $45-$135.
As on that trek, the arena floor will be general admission for about 1,700-1,800 seats, depending on the building. And, like Elevation, the tour will feature unique production elements.
"This tour will be not unlike the last production in that the lowest priced tickets will be on the floor," says McGuinness. "The best seats are the cheapest, and we want people to get excited." He adds that details on distribution of floor tickets will be forthcoming. "Some will be on sale, some will be radio contest winners," McGuinness says.
It is possible some shows will be available as digital downloads. "We're exploring technology where it might be possible to download the show you've just seen," says McGuinness. "We've been talking to iTunes and the folks at Apple, with whom we have a great relationship, but it's not quite there yet. We're certainly looking at it."
A tour DVD is also likely. "We always do that," McGuinness says, "but that will come towards the latter end of the tour."
As reported yesterday, U2 is among the first acts confirmed to perform at the Grammys on Feb. 13 in Los Angeles. The group is nominated for three awards, including best rock song and best short form music video for "Vertigo."
U2 will kick off its 2005 world tour March 28 at the San Diego Sports Arena, Billboard can exclusively reveal. Kings Of Leon will open the first leg of the trek, tickets for which will begin going on sale Jan. 29. The tour, named Vertigo after the first single from U2's new Interscope album, How To Dismantle an Atomic Bomb, will be officially announced Monday (Jan. 24).
"One of the great privileges of working with U2 is you get to go on the road with them," longtime manager Paul McGuinness tells Billboard. "We are, I suppose, that rarest of things: a major touring attraction that is still having number one records all over the world after 25 years."
Even though its kick-off is still two months away, Vertigo will likely be the top-grossing trek of 2005. Conservative estimates put the tour's gross potential at $225-$250 million from as many as 110 shows.
The first North American leg will run for two months and wrap in Boston in late May. Afterward, the tour will hit some 30 European stadiums, beginning June 10 in Brussels. The band will stay in Europe through mid-August, then return to North America for another run of 30 arena dates.
Ticket prices will average $90, including $49.50 on the low end and $165 on the high end. On the 2001 Elevation tour in support of the album All That You Can't Leave Behind, the range was $45-$135.
As on that trek, the arena floor will be general admission for about 1,700-1,800 seats, depending on the building. And, like Elevation, the tour will feature unique production elements.
"This tour will be not unlike the last production in that the lowest priced tickets will be on the floor," says McGuinness. "The best seats are the cheapest, and we want people to get excited." He adds that details on distribution of floor tickets will be forthcoming. "Some will be on sale, some will be radio contest winners," McGuinness says.
It is possible some shows will be available as digital downloads. "We're exploring technology where it might be possible to download the show you've just seen," says McGuinness. "We've been talking to iTunes and the folks at Apple, with whom we have a great relationship, but it's not quite there yet. We're certainly looking at it."
A tour DVD is also likely. "We always do that," McGuinness says, "but that will come towards the latter end of the tour."
As reported yesterday, U2 is among the first acts confirmed to perform at the Grammys on Feb. 13 in Los Angeles. The group is nominated for three awards, including best rock song and best short form music video for "Vertigo."
U2Girl1978 said:
sweet... more tickets for me
shari schultz
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The friend I have that taught meone4u2 said:
Who in their right mind would even think to do that
and Victor_f 
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youtwohearts
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okay got it now. Well I can wait another day for it to post.
I really don't think they'll add any more cities just some dates to existing cities and those won't be available for presale.
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U2Girl1978 said:
Awesome! Stand your ground!
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I know that they have their reasons for postponing and shortening the first leg, I completely understand that, I just think Canada desrves more than *one* show on the first leg, thats all, at least have a show in Montreal so both sides of the country are hit....
Am I being so unreasonable?
Am I being so unreasonable?
Roland of Gilead
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Wow! What a tiny 1st leg. One Canadian city? Holy smokes! Looks like Toronto and Montreal will get hit on the third leg in the Fall, but where does that leave our Praire folks? I am curious. What do you do now Albertans? Hold on to your code for the Fall? Or do you dash for the Coast? It has become quite apparent to me that Vancouver WILL be getting a second show at the very least now. Especially noticing the space between Van and Chicago.
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theedge111 said:
Awesome! Stand your ground!
ROTFLMAO
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Roland of Gilead said:
I'm in Alberta and will be going to Vancouver, i always do!
one4u2
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shari schultz said:
The friend I have that taught me
Oh so you are friends?? As much as I love this band, that was just soooo wrong
**Runs to organize plans**
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U2Girl1978
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theedge111 said:
Awesome! Stand your ground!
hah..yea.
And it is a tiny first leg. I feel really bad for all the folks in the midwest and other states that want to see these guys.
U2Cowboy
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For those who are skipped on the first leg -- like us Texans: Anyone have the guts/balls to wait for the third leg? Not me!
youtwohearts
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As always I am sure dates will be added in here. It is probably the only cities that will be eligible for the pre-sale which sucks for everyone that paid U2.com. Two dates in Jersey but only one in NY? Come on.
shari schultz
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one4u2 said:
Oh so you are friends?? As much as I love this band, that was just soooo wrong
Not Victor_f and I.
I have a computer fiend friend from junior high that shares these little things with me.
U2inBigD said:
No way, I'll probably end up in both coasts. Now to decide what to use my presale on.
Live for now. Who knows what will happen in September or October. It's not a risk I'm willing to take.
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one4u2 said:
Who in their right mind would even think to do that
oh come on...
if you see a gap of one number in the ids in the news list... why not try?
adamswildhoney
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Damn. They are playing the Bay Area when I am in LA and they are playing LA when I am in the Bay Area. Whichs translates to: Me not being able to see them this tour 
MrBrau1
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what a shitty 1st leg. 13 cities? Blow job of a tour.
one4u2
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Because I am not Bill Gates....
I certainly don't pay attention to the ID #s
I certainly don't pay attention to the ID #s
haven't any of you heard those thousands of news stories about the first leg being shortened but they'll reschedule all the dates missed in a longer third leg? eh? eh? miami, albany, etc. etc.? calm down people
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Headache in a Suitcase said:
the entire country of Canada....
cudar
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well I brought up U2.com and got the cities/dates once, now it is gone unless I click on the link provided in this thread. Funny! Hope that TicketBastard has got their shit together on Tuesday and Saturday, it will certainly be interesting!
youtwohearts
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It is true but we can only get the pre-sale for the first leg, right?
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Headache, how did you find that link and why can't you get to it through the website without the link? That is weird...?
MrBrau1
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REALLY shitty first leg if these dates are true.
And let me get this straight, my U2.com membership is good for 6 months? The password I got is only good for sales at these 13 cities?
And let me get this straight, my U2.com membership is good for 6 months? The password I got is only good for sales at these 13 cities?
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