3 Irishmen and a Dutchman Walk Into A Sphere - General Discussion Thread Part III
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I've already bought a flight and have GA tix for Feb but haven't told the wife yet
My husband thought I was going in December and February. No plans for February but I should have just said “YEP”
Spirit isn’t bad if you know what you’re getting going in, and paid the few extra bucks for the aisle seat.
Irvine511
Blue Crack Supplier
i've been given "permission" to go again in 2024 (he will come but probably not see the show a 2nd time so I'll go GA if I can find some), but we are gone for a lot of January so looking like maybe that last weekend in Feb.
is anyone having issues with the app? I haven't been here in days because I can't log in.
is anyone having issues with the app? I haven't been here in days because I can't log in.
HeartlandGirl
Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS
Yes. It kicked me out over the weekend, and I can't log back in.
ETA: It appears the app has been discontinued. There's a thread about it.
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dmalezi
War Child
I've already bought a flight and have GA tix for Feb but haven't told the wife yet
Well I did it!
It's just going to be me and one friend. We saw our first U2 show together in 1985 for the Unforgettable Fire tour when we were seniors in high school. Went this month with my husband and 23 year old son. Leaving them at home this time! Total for airfare and 3 nights at Linq was $215. Now I just need 2 tickets!dmalezi
War Child
For that price we don't care where we sit. Just 5 hours to get there and 4 hours coming back. We'll just need to check 1 bag, but I'll do that before we get to the airport then it's not that much.
OP
OP
I reread the Variety article from before the start of this thing and clearly must have missed this part...
Two year option?
Two year option?
Yup. Notice how they didn’t announce the Jan/Feb shows as “final.” Even with the higher prices for the 300s and 400s, demand hasn’t softened yet - overhang notwithstanding. I do think they’ll announce more, but not into 2025. They’ll want to leave some demand/hype on the table for the next world tour. This endeavor has been their best press in years.
innominata8
War Child
Well I did it!
Congrats! We are seeing the 1/31 show in the 200s - if you want to meet up for a pre show beverage let us know!
MrsSpringsteen
Blue Crack Addict
Yes I believe that two year option probably exists and they will likely do that and not tour. Hopefully they will put out an album.
Like I said before it's the ideal arrangement for them at this stage in their lives. Even traveling in your private jet and having everything done for you, at this point they're probably sick of it.
Like I said before it's the ideal arrangement for them at this stage in their lives. Even traveling in your private jet and having everything done for you, at this point they're probably sick of it.
HeartlandGirl
Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS
I'm really excited to read about the two-year option. My bf (not a U2 fan) has decided that he would like to go to the show, but we've missed the boat on these Jan/Feb shows, and all I'm seeing is resale tickets at really high prices. Hoping we can wait, and more shows will be added beyond Feb.
TinKnight
Refugee
I really hope they still tour. Vegas is fun, but I don't have $1500 lying around every time I want to see U2. Being able to just pop into a residency just ruins the magic.
dmalezi
War Child
Thanks! That would be fun! Where are you staying?
dmalezi
War Child
I really think that they will add more shows in March and April. If not, resale prices will come down as the shows get closer. People are just tying to scalp them for as much as they can right now.
OP
OP
i think they will - but i don't think it'll be until they know what the deal is with larry.
OP
OP
god i'm really hoping for some shows in the spring. i'm dying to get back but need to space things out with work and kids school and whatnot.
damn kids always keeping me from doing what i want :shakesangryfist:
TinKnight
Refugee
yeah my vegas trip was unfortunately dampened a bit with work. I should have done a December show but I wanted to know what warmth felt like.
MrsSpringsteen
Blue Crack Addict
Could be I just missed any discussions about it, but what did everyone think about the sound in the Sphere? I remember the hype about what it would sound like from every seat. Would like to know opinions about the sound from the different seating areas.
Sounded good to me in GA, nothing mind blowing. Definitely better than any arena I've been in, they're obviously not built with just concerts in mind.
Sounded good to me in GA, nothing mind blowing. Definitely better than any arena I've been in, they're obviously not built with just concerts in mind.
OP
OP
i was very impressed with the sound and how clean it was no matter where you were.
there's very little about the venue that didn't have me incredibly impressed, other than perhaps the prices for a beer.
there's very little about the venue that didn't have me incredibly impressed, other than perhaps the prices for a beer.
TinKnight
Refugee
I wasn't impressed with the sound until I realized I could piece out every instrument and it wasn't just a wall of noise. It's not earth-shattering, but it is very good.
MrsSpringsteen
Blue Crack Addict
Piece out every instrument and it wasn't just a wall of noise is a great way to describe it, that's how it sounded to me too
HeartlandGirl
Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS
The only hiccup I noticed with the sound was an echo of the sound from the beginning of the final song (don't want to spoil). Otherwise, things sounded clean.
dmalezi
War Child
We were in lower 406 seats on 10/25. The sound was excellent up there. Could hear Bono whisper. Definitely the best sound from a nosebleed seat I've ever had. The sound even seemed to be coming from behind us at times.
dmalezi
War Child
The worst sound I ever experienced was at the PopMart tour in the Superdome in New Orleans. It was like we were inside a tin can.
But we mainly went there to see the city which was really fun.
But we mainly went there to see the city which was really fun.
The Disciple
New Yorker
FANTASTIC news!
ascender_RS
Refugee
Yeah, Larry is the unknown element in all of this.
Album or not, if he's not fit enough to tour, then the residency gives them a way to keep playing live, keep earning and being in the public eye for as long as they can sell tickets...
MrsSpringsteen
Blue Crack Addict
https://nypost.com/2023/11/07/media/sphere-cfo-quit-after-james-dolans-yelling-screaming-source/
That Dolan guy must be a real gem
That Dolan guy must be a real gem
Staying at the Venetian (Vibee), me and mates, none of us big gamblers though. Any recommendations on where is best to go for gambling, if we’re only likely to do a bit of roulette, maybe some blackjack. I assume the Venetian will be a bit expensive in terms of minimum table bets and so on for casual gamblers?
OP
OP
For blackjack...
Closest place that will have fair rules at low minimums from Venetian is Treasure Island, right across the street.
Ellis Island is off strip but walkable (assuming everything isn't completely FUBARD with F1 stuff) and will have $5 and $10 3:2 tables on a continuous shuffle.
Downtown has a lot of options - the best one being the $10 & $15 single deck 3:2 games at El Cortez.
I don't play roulette, but I'd assume the same places will give you decent odds. Be wary of the triple zero tables at some of the places on the strip
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