U2: Letterman's House Band for a FULL WEEK

[nirniva]

That's really cool. Will they play little instrumental jams going into comercial breaks and stuff— like the real band? COuld be very interesting. However, knowing U2, they'll probably play Boots 5 nights in a row.

No way in hell. What's the point of being on for five nights if they're just going to play the same song over and over again?
Here's how I imagine it'll go down:
Night One: Get On Your Boots
Night Two: Magnificent
Night Three: Crazy Tonight
Night Four: Breathe
Night Five: Stand Up Comedy (Come on, it's a comedy show, they HAVE to play this at some point. Please?)

EDIT: Oh, and I strongly hope that the band does the instrumental breaks as well.

 

[astepcloser24]

Anyone know how to get tickets? I already put in requests online for three random dates that week. I'm thinking I'm just going to go up that week and stand outside even if I don't get in. I want a band sighting!

 

[SpaceBoy]

That's really cool. Will they play little instrumental jams going into comercial breaks and stuff— like the real band? COuld be very interesting. However, knowing U2, they'll probably play Boots 5 nights in a row.

Nah, Paul Shaffer's band will still play into the commercial breaks, U2 will just be the musical guest for those five nights.

 

[tilen]

By Friday, they will have played the album in its entirety i guesS?"=

 

[lauramullen]

Anyone know how to get tickets? I already put in requests online for three random dates that week. I'm thinking I'm just going to go up that week and stand outside even if I don't get in. I want a band sighting!

Me too. What day are you thinking. I need to plan in advance to get off from work. I can definiltly do Tuesday and Thursday.

 

[jameskinsella]

Is Letterman shown on any UK channel?

 

[AtomicBono]

awesome!! I'm excited that we get to see some of the new songs live so soon.

Letterman went to my high school ... wish that meant I could get a free plane ticket to his show

 

[OrARoundabout]

NO, you have to be 18 to attend

 

[OrARoundabout]

But I sent a request anyway LOLOLO

 

[Needle_Chill]

Is this unprecedented on Letterman?

 

[Acrobat51829]

Is this unprecedented on Letterman?

Yup. And on any late-night American show except for Late Night with Conan in 2003 (The White Stripes for a week).

 

[u2search]

Brit Awards in UK
Echo Awards in Germany

Plus expect something on either BBC 2 or Radio 2, I forgot which one. I think it was Dave Fanning who said that but that could be a mistake.

 

[chazman151]

I thought Neil Yong might have played a week on Conantoo, but I could be wrong

 

[one4u2]

Hmmm may need to pay a little visit to Letterman

 

[one4u2]

Plan on hopp'in a train!!!

I just put a request for tickets which day you going?

 

[U2Fanatic4ever]

Hmmm may need to pay a little visit to Letterman

i am thinking seriously myself...

 

[dazzledbylight]

Plan on hopp'in a train!!!

i only found out about this in another thread about 1 1/2 hrs ago!

let's try to met up!!!

OK I just put my tix request in...

I didn';t even think about b/c I thot that their tixs were further taken in advance

I know what I'm trying to say but I'm ... this did wake me up some !!!

 

[one4u2]

i am thinking seriously myself...

What! Get your butt here!!

 

[one4u2]

i only found out about this in another thread about 1 1/2 hrs ago!

let's try to met up!!!

I'm in

 

[U2Fanatic4ever]

What! Get your butt here!!

i just gotta figure what part of the week will work for me. Got a kid, hubby and 6mo old puppy at home. lol

 

[one4u2]

i just gotta figure what part of the week will work for me. Got a kid, hubby and 6mo old puppy at home. lol

where do you live I can take a personal day from work, I will definately meet up with you...try Thursday/Friday let me know did you request tickets!!

 

[astepcloser24]

Me too. What day are you thinking. I need to plan in advance to get off from work. I can definiltly do Tuesday and Thursday.

I forget which days I put in. I think I randomly picked dates, like March 2, 4, and 5. Anything they offer, I'll gladly take!

 

[EdgeIsTooSexy]

Sameeee

 

[U2Fanatic4ever]

where do you live I can take a personal day from work, I will definately meet up with you...try Thursday/Friday let me know did you request tickets!!

I live in Maryland. I could take a personal day too.. hmmm

i did fill out the online ticket request form though.. What are the chances? Slim to none right?

 

[KJ Collins]

The U2+Conan combo was awesome.

And I think Letterman can be hilarious. Light-years ahead of Leno, that's for sure.

I've been a big fan of Letterman since the 80s, but the 2 appearances by the band (Bono and Larry for an interview, 2 songs in 2001) were quite mediocre, especially compared to Conan and Saturday Night Live.

Sometimes I think bands just don't click with a venue or a host, for whatever reason. One night is easy to get through, but a week?

Ok, that's enough negativity. I'm sure I'll love the album and concerts I see regardless.

 

[LemonMelon]

Looking at the article on his webpage, it really only sounds like they will be performing a song or two each night. They're not going to be replacing Shaffer or anything.

 

[KJ Collins]

I live in Maryland. I could take a personal day too.. hmmm

i did fill out the online ticket request form though.. What are the chances? Slim to none right?

Forget the Internet. I've never seen a show, but I do know from others that you can usually get tickets if you go to the Ed Sullivan Theater in the morning of a show date. With 5 shows, your chances are obviously higher.

They'll ask you a question about the Late Show (to make sure they don't just get U2 fans who will be apathetic to everything except the band). They also have people on stand-by to fill any empty seats. Go to alt.fan.letterman or any other fan sites for exact details since I don't know the specifics.

But my point is that there is a chance you could get tickets. Just learn all you can to maximize the possibility.

 

[BoMac]

This is awesome!! I don't watch Letterman (can never stay awake that long), but I certainly will be tuning in that week!

Do you have any eastern channels? I recently got Atlantic and central Canadian channels, and I love it! One of the advantages of living in the West, I guess.

 

[clerks]

I live in NYC... I'm a writer so I have all the free time right now...

I hope I find a way to go to one show. I missed the Irving Show in 2001 and it killed me as it's 1 min from my apartment... then the barnes and noble I always go too, I couldn't get into book signing... I missed them when they were driving around the city last tour...

They keep doing all these cool NYC things and I either miss them or can't get in... it's more painful than being 3000 miles away.

 

[one4u2]

I live in Maryland. I could take a personal day too.. hmmm

i did fill out the online ticket request form though.. What are the chances? Slim to none right?

You never know I requested wed, thursday or friday...I can take a personal day think about it..if I get tickets I am definately going and I'd still take the day without and do standby..I'm going to bed TTYL