SeeTheBird
The Fly
Not specific to DC, but the band has been saying the rear seats will be good. It's unfortunate that we don't have the benefit of some Europe shows occurring before pre-sale of NA. Might not know for sure how good those seats are until some concerts start. Best guess is you'll be fairly close and unobstructed, but looking at the band's back sides most of the night?
Yup. I did this during Vertigo tour. Philly had so many shows during Vertigo that I had to try one time to get a seat behind the stage, just to see how it would be like. Of course, the seat is not ideal. Yes, you'll be looking at their backs, most of the time... The only glances we got of their faces were when Bono turned around from time to time, and when Adam and Edge looked to Larry just before they ended the songs. With Larry... you gotta be a little creative. He's the one who doesn't move freely during the shows, even if he wanted to engage the rear stage crowd, he wouldn't be able to. You also have a set of big screen TVs if you really want to see their facial expressions at a particular time.
But I found it to be a whole other experience... I loved it in its own way. I'd say if this isn't your only show, then go for behind the stage experience. You'll be really close to the band, and you'll only be paying $95 instead of $250 like the other sections. I know GA is not an option for some people...
With that shpiel done, please stay away from 2nd nights' behind the stage seating during general sales... I want a chance at those seats!
Good luck to everyone who's going for the presale today!
I was behind the stage during Vertigo in Oakland and it was fine. We were fairly close to the band, 2nd tier, albeit the back of the band, but it was still great. I could see the screen at Bono's feet that listed which song they were going to play next. I kept jumping up and down screaming what was next... We had a great view of the back of Larry. And at least a few times Bono walked all the way around to the back. So it was fine in an arena, but this tour being a stadium.....I'm not sure how it will compare.