LemonMelon
More 5G Than Man
Yeah...I'll be holding out for the arenas in the fall.
Stadium shows are much better when you see them on DVD.
Arena shows are where its at. Its a shame that they might not do arena's for this tour.
Im confused on the "spring tour" comment. Brianvox, can you clarify? Did you take that to mean Spring 2009 or Spring 2010? Im trying to plan a pregnancy around all this so help a girl out!
I've never been to a U2 concert, and I don't know if I want my first one to be in a stadium, unless I know that I'm gonna be in a really good spot.
Exclusive: U2 get on their boots for 3 Croker crackers | U2 news article from @U2
The secret is out! Today we reveal the inside details of U2's biggest ever world tour.
The rockers are set to return with a bang by with a European stadium tour this summer.
And they will enjoy a huge homecoming celebration with three nights at Croke Park.
We have learned the band has provisionally booked the GAA ground for July 24, 25 and 26.
Then Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. head to America where they will play a full stadium programme for the first time in 12 years.
In September they go to New York, Boston and Chicago before heading to Miami, California and San Francisco over the winter. A source close to the band revealed last night: "They have avoided U.S. stadiums for the past two tours as they were worried they wouldn't sell out. "They obviously think demand is there and want to reclaim their spot as the world's No. 1 band."
I've never been to a U2 concert, and I don't know if I want my first one to be in a stadium, unless I know that I'm gonna be in a really good spot.
Well, I'll put it to you this way....it doesn't matter if they're playing in a huge crater on the moon, the experience will be unbelievable regardless of the fact.
really though, what difference might a "really good" spot make? there are "bad spots" in an arena just as there are in a stadium. ill argue that i'd rather have a "Bad stadium" spot than "bad arena" spot just because you know if its a stadium, the bells, whistles and everything will be locked and loaded and you'll be getting a visual spectacle. whereas being in the nosebleeds behind the stage in an arena with the bands backs to you, with just the four monitors above the stage, would be worse. just because its a smaller venue doesn't mean every seat rocks. it's the same everywhere. it just means fewer shows, some open-air sound places (non domes) and worse parking to go with some awesome spectacle. i'll take the stadiums.
I spoke to my mate earlier tonight again. He is more concerned about Keane and Killers than any of this. Regiene Moylett told him the US tour will be April (thats Spring in Ireland) to June - weekends only. Then its Europe from late June through September.
Thats all I can do!
My very first U2 concert was PopMart at Ohio Stadium! Needless to say I still haven't gotten over it!
Eh? I thought until I read this it would be spring 2010 so spring 2009? Not sure if I believe it, they'd have to get cracking in the next couple weeks!
and while I don't know how three nights in a row would affect the band, I like the idea of weekend shows because it means if it's during school I can probably go without missing anything...it would suck to have to choose between U2 and a midterm (...I'd pick U2)
Eh? I thought until I read this it would be spring 2010 so spring 2009? Not sure if I believe it, they'd have to get cracking in the next couple weeks!
I would respectfully and completely disagree with you.
With regards to acoustics, I think Stadiums fall short. In terms of visuals in a large stage/screen setup Stadiums have a distinct advantage.
I personally value the acoustic experience over the visual at a show.
Acoustics are much more difficult to master in a massive open air stadium then in a smaller closed environment. That is a fact.
That being said, there are many more instances of "bad spots" in a stadium then in an arena IMO. One major issue other than the open air part, its the shear distance between the band and the fans, especially with the upper decks of most soccer/football stadiums. That is why you see so many upper deck seats not sold out or even sold at all in many stadium shows. I've even seen some upper deck areas covered. You just can't get great acoustics up there.
My very first U2 concert was PopMart at Ohio Stadium! Needless to say I still haven't gotten over it!
I will plead with you. Plus, Columbus is such a "cleaner" city than Detroit!
Steve basically said that touring will be very different this time around due to family commitments. Stadium tour of US a definite with shows on Thurs, Fri and Sat nights only. Extensive European tour as well but no shows in Asia / Australia.
Steve also said that the set design is 'massive'. Basically, the biggest development in concert going since Zoo TV. Its fairly radical and involves audience interaction.
This makes me very excited!!!!
Edit
Please let me know if this is also made up.
Leaving it open for now since there is decent tour discussion in it.
I've been reading this since the beginning, and seeing the other thread this poster made and the posts he's made in the past, I don't buy it at all. Sounds like bullshit to me.