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[peaceonearth]

U2's opening acts

I've seen, as many of you, U2 a bunch of times with many different opening acts. I have to say that though not a huge Keane fan or anything, they are pretty good for opening for U2. Other bands can be good, but not as opening shows or not really fit with a U2 crowd. Any thoughts?

 

[HelloAngel]

Thoughts on what - Keane, or U2's chosen opening acts for the tour? Or suggestions on who they should have picked? This is always a lively discussion around here.

 

[jilly mullen jr]

i thought keane was great. pj harvey and no doubt were good too. i think they should just stay away from rage/kings of leon...

 

[Y2K]

Much rather see Keane than Kings of Leon, Kanye West, or PJ Harvey.....

 

[jilly mullen jr]

pj harvey was great! a ton of fun!

kanye west though... yuck! makes me not want to go to salt lake city.. will take a lot to keep me away though!

 

[HappyFatBono]

pj harvey was great! a ton of fun!

kanye west though... yuck! makes me not want to go to salt lake city.. will take a lot to keep me away though!

Kanye will be better than you think!

 

[peaceonearth]

yeah well just thoughts in general. Keane or other bands. i have to say that although I love PJ and it was fun,but i dont know if it was the best for opening for U2- many people in the heart didnt know her (except for the fish guy) and were not that enthused. No doubt was good, but again they should just do their own show. Keane seemed like it was just right for a U2 opening act.

 

[popmart86]

i think they should just stay away from rage

damian marley should be.......eh.....decent


dammit

 

[HelloAngel]

Keane has been boring me, so I'll just say Snow Patrol, Franz and the like and run.

 

[fielder31]

Opening Act for PhillY?

I have stayed off the board for a while, I didn't want to spoil the setlist for MSG. Who is opening in Philly?

Keane was awesome in NYC, I have seen the boys a bunch and never heard an applause like Keane received.

Thanks

 

[Miroslava]

11th October New York - Madison Square Garden, Sold Out
Support Act: Keane

14th October New York - Madison Square Garden, Sold Out
Support Act: Keane

16th October Philadelphia - Wachovia Center, Sold Out
Support Act: Damian Marley

17th October Philadelphia - Wachovia Center, Sold Out
Support Act: Damian Marley

19th October Washington - DC MCI Center, Sold Out
Support Act: Damian Marley

20th October Washington - DC MCI Center, Sold Out
Support Act: Damian Marley

22nd October Pittsburgh - Mellon Arena, Sold Out
Support Act: Damian Marley

24th October Detroit - Palace of Auburn Hills, Sold Out
Support Act: Damian Marley

25th October Detroit - Palace of Auburn Hills, Sold Out
Support Act: Damian Marley

28th October Houston - Toyota Center, Sold Out
Support Act: Damian Marley

29th October Dallas - American Airlines Center, Sold Out
Support Act: Damian Marley

01st November Los Angeles - Staples Center, Sold Out
Support Act: Damian Marley

02nd November Los Angeles - Staples Center, Sold Out
Support Act: Damian Marley

04th November Las Vegas - MGM Grand, Sold Out
Support Act: Damian Marley

05th November Las Vegas - MGM Grand, Sold Out
Support Act: Damian Marley

08th November San Francisco - Oakland Arena, Sold Out
Support Act: Damian Marley

09th November San Francisco - Oakland Arena, Sold Out
Support Act: Damian Marley

13th November Miami - American Airlines Arena, Sold Out
Support Act: tbc

14th November Miami - American Airlines Arena, Sold Out
Support Act: tbc

16th November Tampa - St. Pete Times Forum, Sold Out
Support Act: tbc

18th November Atlanta - Philips Arena, Sold Out
Support Act: tbc

19th November Atlanta - Philips Arena, Sold Out
Support Act: tbc

21st November, New York - Madison Square Garden, Sold Out
Support Act: Patti Smith

22nd November, New York - Madison Square Garden, Sold Out
Support Act: Patti Smith

25th November Ottawa - Corel Centre, Sold Out
Support Act: Arcade Fire

26th November Montreal - Bell Centre, Sold Out
Support Act: Arcade Fire

28th November Montreal - Bell Centre, Sold Out
Support Act: Arcade Fire

04th December, Boston, TD Banknorth Garden, Sold Out
Support Act: tbc

05th December, Boston, TD Banknorth Garden, Sold Out
Support Act: tbc

07th December Hartford - Civic Center, Sold Out
Support Act: tbc

09th December Buffalo - HSBC Arena, Sold Out
Support Act: tbc

10th December Cleveland - Gund Arena, Sold Out
Support Act: tbc

12th December Charlotte - Charlotte Arena, Sold Out
Support Act: tbc

14th December St. Louis - Savvis Center, Sold Out
Support Act: Kanye West

15th December Omaha - Qwest Center, Sold Out
Support Act: Kanye West

17th December Salt Lake City - Delta Center, Sold Out
Support Act: Kanye West

19th December Portland - Rose Garden, Sold Out
Support Act: Kanye West

http://www.u2.com/tourinfo/

 

[oneluvforutoo]

Okay so for tho U2 shows I'm gonna see, Damian Marley is opening...anyone know who this is?

 

[HappyFatBono]

I think Institute is opening for U2 in Detroit.

http://www.palacenet.com/prdetail.cfm?pressreleaseID=2550&category=9

....or U2 is opening for Institute
http://www.institutemusic.com/board/forum/viewtopic.asp?TopicID=1820819&topic=tour+dates

10/24 - Detroit, MI - Palace of Auburn Hills w/ U2
10/25 - Detroit, MI - Palace of Auburn Hills w/ U2

 

[Targon1991]

who the hell is Damien Marley?

 

[shaun vox]

Damian Marley is from DA HOOD!! THE GHETTO!!


seriously u2 have bad taste in MUSIC!!!

GIVE ME AUDIOSLAVE OR SOMETHING U2
or maby they are scared of a good band stealing DA show!!

 

[Targon1991]

hey! Kanye West, Keane, and Dashboard Confessional are awesome!

I just never ever heard of Damien Marley.

 

[amerrydeath]

Snow Patrol was amazing

And so was Keane in Boston both nights, I thought they did an amazing job of getting everyone excited.

 

[oneluvforutoo]

I would have LOVED to see Snow Patrol. Does ANYONE knoww who this Damien Marley is?