Recent content by NHChris

I'm not entirely clear on what a 'ticketdrop' is or why they even happen in the first place. My sense is that they set up the stage in an arena, then they survey the situation and say, 'I think we can squeeze a few more in here.' And that becomes the ticket drop? Anyway, with a band as popular...

Unless I'm mistaken, U2 hasn't played 'Fast Cars' at any Boston show this year. I've been to four out of the five shows thus far (missing Show #1), and I know it wasn't played at Boston #2-#5. I unfortunately won't be at either of the two December shows, but hope everyone that goes has a great...

Of course, U2 has to come back to Boston next summer to Fenway Park. The Boston Globe SAID this would happen, and I have all the faith in the world that what The Boston Globe says is gospel.

95% of all cell phones are also cameras, and the cell phone plays an important role for the band during the introduction of the song 'One.' 'Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain.' Bring your point-and-shoot digital camera and you will be fine. I was, in Boston. If they challenge you...

Let it be said that YOU--the fans--are a vital component of what makes U2 great. I count myself among them. I cannot completely express how friendly U2 fans are. In any collection of people, you'll of course get the fringes. But U2 fans are, quite simply, some of the best PEOPLE out there. I've...

No...not the dwarf. He was there at the end. The viewer was left with the impression that he was upset at the girl going with the handsome guy. He climbed the rope ladder and jumped to his death, or so you were led to believe. But right away when you saw the casket, you saw that it was a large...

OK...please forgive me if this has been discussed and debated to death. But who is it that dies in the 'All I Want is You' video? I think it is a fabulous song, and the video is altogether haunting. But I can't figure out who dies: it's either the girl or the guy she was with. But you see...

As I observe the tour thus far, I have been absolutely amazed at the sheer professionalism of the U2 organization. This goes far beyond the four men on stage. We know them and love them. But up and down the U2 organization, it is one First Class collection of professionals. I've seen U2 four...

People try to make some correlation between playing new songs and great audiences. It's not as though the band says, 'This is a great crowd...let's play 'Crumbs!' The set list is typed out and distributed before the show. 'Crumbs' comes, good crowd or bad.

As has been mentioned, the main set list needs to stay as-is because of the choreography with the lighting and graphics. The encores are where deviations can be expected, but even here you don't always get that. Case in point in Boston on October 10/4, the set list showed (I think) 'Yaweh' and...

He also killed the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees, so he's not making many friends up around these parts.

Well, the irony of it all is this: He and Larry wear a Red Sox jersey and the team ends up losing three straight. I was there in the ellipse and, at the time, thought it was a wonderful moment...especially watching Larry 'Can We See You Smile Just ONCE?' Mullen grab the jersey at the end and...

Sounds like what they did in Boston last Tuesday. Edge, Adam, and Bono all came out individually to meet and greet the fans. I had my ticket signed by all three. I'll tell you, for their station in life these guys are friendly beyond belief. I am so proud to be a fan. Yes, they are rock...

Coming for soundcheck after 4pm on the day of the October 4 show in Boston, Adam, then Edge, then Bono all met the fans awaiting them. It was a magical moment for me, as I got that night's ticket signed by all three. That my ticket later wouldn't scan because of the autographs across the...

Makes you wonder what would happen if U2 were ever on the cover of Sports Illustrated.