I have been a fan since mid 80's and have yet to see a show. I am soooo excited to finally get my chance during this tour I can barely stand it. If I don't get tickets I will be crushed. But anyway, what I want to know is, just how magical are these shows and will it be the mind blowing experience I am expecting? I would appreciate hearing some stories.
I haven't seen U2 live.....
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Aardvark747
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You'll love it. Ive only been to one, on the last tour, but it was fantastic. Best gig, out of many, that ive ever been to.
jphelmet
Refugee
i've seen several hundred concerts over my life, including a lot of my other favorites (radiohead, wilco, pearl jam, coldplay, pixies) who are excellent live acts- BUT no of them comes near to the U2 experience.
I have seen U2 15 times, and they were all incredible.
The best way I try to describe it is that is much more than a concert. It is an event- a really big event. That is not very descriptive- but for me each show is an all consuming thing for that day and really the week or so surrounding it. It is not like just going down to a club to catch a band that you like. It is huge. The emotional factor of their music is way above anything else I have seen.
jp
I have seen U2 15 times, and they were all incredible.
The best way I try to describe it is that is much more than a concert. It is an event- a really big event. That is not very descriptive- but for me each show is an all consuming thing for that day and really the week or so surrounding it. It is not like just going down to a club to catch a band that you like. It is huge. The emotional factor of their music is way above anything else I have seen.
jp
starsgoblue
Blue Crack Addict
uLove2...no joke, one of them changed my life. Magical isn't even the word!
zoopop
Rock n' Roll Doggie
I've seen U2 6 times and everytime I take away something. I"ve been to a ton of shows too (Pearl Jam, Stones, etc) and no one comes close to the way U2 presents themselves in the live relm.
Kharon
Acrobat
It's like God is in the room.
CatDubh
Refugee
I've seen them live, and they're magical. Next year's tour is out for me tho, as I'm due the end of April, but I'll make sure my baby will be a huuuuuge U2 fan 
they're amazing...it's a very wierd experience to be in the same room as them, particulary Bono...i've been hooked since AB and Bono always help a kind of mysteriousness for me...seeing him 1 metre away is mind blowíng...it's also a little sad really...but i don't care
Numb1075
ONE love, blood, life
I've seen them 7 times. they are some of my greatest memories ever.
God Part III
Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid
I've never seen them either. I will be sure to do next year though.
zoopop
Rock n' Roll Doggie
'jackboy said:
I kind of know how you feel about Bono. Bono really knows how to put on a show, looks good w/ a guitar and he sings great. He is the ultimate front man!!! I always tell my girlfriend before U2 goes on "Bono is in the same arena as us, BONO."
Another thing I like to add is you never feel ripped off after a U2 show. Tickets can get a little pricey, but they make it worth every penny. I really hope tickets will be a little cheaper this time around or about the same price.
RademR
Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS
"Seeing u2 live is like going to a religious service."
-Rick Rubin
-Rick Rubin
one4u2
ONE love, blood, life
Words don't do the experience justice.
Party Boy
Refugee
Have seen U2 play live twice - once in Dublin in 97 (Popmart) on the day Princess Di died. Band played a special tribute to Di - remember the big screen for Popmart tour? They had a huge picture of Di up. Can't remember what set they played too well, but I know they played MLK during Di tribute.
Second time I saw them was during last tour - Elevation - at Earls court. Strangely it was on the day - or next day maybe? - first concert after Bono's father died. Now that was an emotional concert.
Seems to be something of a common theme each time I see U2 play..
*touches wood*
Second time I saw them was during last tour - Elevation - at Earls court. Strangely it was on the day - or next day maybe? - first concert after Bono's father died. Now that was an emotional concert.
Seems to be something of a common theme each time I see U2 play..
*touches wood*
BonoBabe40
War Child
ZooTv...Yankee Stadium...August, 1992...every time I see the WGRYWH video...it brings back memories.
bono_man2002
Blue Crack Addict
Havent seen U2 live either.
Only became a real fan after the Elevation Tour (November 22nd Actually...so it was still on)
but yeah, hopefully (DEFINITLY!) this next tour.
Only became a real fan after the Elevation Tour (November 22nd Actually...so it was still on)
but yeah, hopefully (DEFINITLY!) this next tour.
bono=genius
The Fly
i haven't been able to see them...hopefully this time i will have enough money to go!! got some dvds..and just watching those and imaginin being there..is magical..so i really wonder how it will be like being there for real.
kawai17
The Fly
do yourself a favor, if this tour is selling general admission tickets and the setup is similar to the Elevation tour, buy the GA tickets and get in line early....
I waited 10 hours on a hot day in Chicago and managed to get about 15 feet from the Edge's foot pedals. Easily the greatest musical experience of my life!
I waited 10 hours on a hot day in Chicago and managed to get about 15 feet from the Edge's foot pedals. Easily the greatest musical experience of my life!
ultraviolet7
War Child
I haven't seen them either - I've been waiting for 21 (yeah twenty-one) years and it seems I'll have to go on waiting since they don't seem to be planning to include this part of the world in their next tour and travelling abroad is financially out of the question. 
bonojr62
Refugee
Never been to a U2 show wish i could. This time around I'll be there for sure.
sortofhomecoming
Acrobat
I have had the opportunity to see them four times.
1985, 1992 (2), 2001 - All excellent concerts. I have had the opportunity to see many concerts - but none have moved me like seeing U2 live. It is an experience you will never forget.
I really regret not having the opportunity to see the Pop tour. Unfortunately, I was under the weather (a few months pregnant) and hubby would not let me go. PS. My baby girl (now 6) is now U2 Fan, too.
1985, 1992 (2), 2001 - All excellent concerts. I have had the opportunity to see many concerts - but none have moved me like seeing U2 live. It is an experience you will never forget.
I really regret not having the opportunity to see the Pop tour. Unfortunately, I was under the weather (a few months pregnant) and hubby would not let me go. PS. My baby girl (now 6) is now U2 Fan, too.
comparable to a religious miracle being performed in front of you. Breath taking, I suggest you try it... 
My first show ever was U2 in Baltimore - Elevation Tour 2001 - I got Bono and Larry Mullen's autographs before the gig and let me tell you- it doesn't get too much better than that (Unless I had obtained the Edge's and Adam's autographs as well ). The goal, was truly, soul that night.
My first show ever was U2 in Baltimore - Elevation Tour 2001 - I got Bono and Larry Mullen's autographs before the gig and let me tell you- it doesn't get too much better than that (Unless I had obtained the Edge's and Adam's autographs as well
). The goal, was truly, soul that night.
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clementine_rose
War Child
I have never been able to see U2 live either. It never fails everytime that they are on tour I end up in the hospital with a pancreas attack. I even had tickets for Popmart, and sure enough I ended up in the hospital. I also had a wish granted by the Make A Wish foundation, about 7 or 8 years ago and I wanted to meet U2, but my family had never been to Disney World, and they really wanted to go there. So I wished to go there instead, I didn't even enjoy the trip there because I didn't want that for my wish. I am really happy that there is a foundation for sick kids like the Make A wish foundation, I just really wish that I had met U2 instead.
This time if I have an attack...oh well, I will carry some pain medicine, I'll have a pic line, or something else. I don't care, I WILL see them this time. So, this tour is really important to me. I will FINALLY be able to say that I saw U2 live. I am so happy that they are touring again, the only thing that would make it even better is if they came to Paducah.
This time if I have an attack...oh well, I will carry some pain medicine, I'll have a pic line, or something else. I don't care, I WILL see them this time. So, this tour is really important to me. I will FINALLY be able to say that I saw U2 live. I am so happy that they are touring again, the only thing that would make it even better is if they came to Paducah.
starsgoblue
Blue Crack Addict
Clementine, where is Paducah in KY exactly? I'm next door in Ohio. I'll take you to see U2.
clementine_rose
War Child
Thank you stars! 
Louisville is maybe 4 hours northeast of Paducah, and is about 8 hours from Cinncinatti. Paducah is a little town known to quilters as the Quilt Capital of America.
Louisville is maybe 4 hours northeast of Paducah, and is about 8 hours from Cinncinatti. Paducah is a little town known to quilters as the Quilt Capital of America.
starsgoblue
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