*** OFFICIAL U2 AT GILLETTE STADIUM 2009 *** THREAD

dharma69

YourDirtisMyfood wrote:

anyone know anything about Snow Patrol???

Coldplay-lite.

And Irish, hence being favored by U2.

dharma69

I was going to the 9/21 Gillette show but not any longer (going to the NYC shows instead) so I have a GA ticket up for grabs.

Face value + fees. Hope somebody wants/needs it.

YourDirtisMyfood

dharma69 wrote:

YourDirtisMyfood wrote:

anyone know anything about Snow Patrol???

Coldplay-lite.

And Irish, hence being favored by U2.

hahaha....looks like I'll be tailgating.

YourDirtisMyfood

toddiet123 wrote:

Check the stadium page:
http://www.gillettestadium.com/stadium_ ... ertparking

Check a week or so before for lot times..there might be more information as the date draws closer.

I am going both nights as well. GA for both. One night i'll try to get as close as I can..the other I'll hang back and enjoy the massive stage etc.

didn't see times on there, but i think it's retarded that you can't overnight park. what if you come from NH in a winnebago and are going to both shows? Pats fans can come on Saturday and tailgate through Monday morning if they want.

YourDirtisMyfood

General Information:
Parking lots open at 3:00 PM
Stadium gates open at 5:00 PM
Show starts at 7:00 PM

General Admission / Field Seating Ticket Holder Information:

All patrons with field tickets will access the field via the Patriot Place Gate which is conveniently located between the Gillette Stadium ticket office and The Hall at Patriot Place. This is the only gate for field access and no other tickets will be accepted at this location.

Please be advised that there is no early issuance of wristbands prior to the gate opening time of 5:00 PM and all wristbands will be issued upon entrance into the stadium via the Patriot Place Gate. Further, no line will be allowed to form for access to the field / general admission sections prior to the parking lot opening time of 3:00 PM. The line will be opened at this time on a first come first serve basis.

The parking lot opening time of 3:00 PM is defined exclusively by the Town of Foxborough license issued for this event and law enforcement personnel will be on hand to ensure compliance with this restriction by all patrons. We strongly urge all patrons NOT to arrive prior to 3:00 PM on show day as they will be directed to return at 3:00 PM. We thank you in advance for your adherence to this required public safety directive.

To reiterate the event day procedures:

* Patrons are to arrive beginning at 3:00 PM when the lots open.
* Early arrivers will be turned away and directed to return at 3:00 PM
* There will be no lining up for entry to the stadium prior to 3:00 PM on show day.
* This line will be formed beginning at the Patriot Place Gate at 3:00 PM
* The line will be formed on a first come first served basis starting at 3:00 PM
* Patrons will enter the Stadium in an orderly manner and as directed beginning at 5:00 PM. Failure to follow the directions of stadium and U2 staff could result in loss of ticket privileges so please be patient

JordyWordy

dharma69 wrote:

YourDirtisMyfood wrote:

anyone know anything about Snow Patrol???

Coldplay-lite.

And Irish, hence being favored by U2.

Their nationality is pretty much a running joke here - a few of them are from northern ireland, some from Scotland. Hence: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNNF75DdJxQ

They have some catchy enough songs: Run, Wow, Set The Fire To Third Bar...its all very Coldplayish though.

YourDirtisMyfood

anyone know what time U2 will go on?

weekapaug19

so how was it? Was parking/traffic crazy?

1STmammal2wearPants

YourDirtisMyfood wrote:

anyone know what time U2 will go on?

they came on at 9pm last night, apparently. Thank God I took tomorrow off from work, between getting out of Foxboro and how late they went on.

YourDirtisMyfood

I guess traffic was a nightmare.

http://www.boston.com/ae/music/articles ... er_for_u2/

YourDirtisMyfood

weekapaug19 wrote:

so how was it? Was parking/traffic crazy?

going tonight so I'll let you know from my vantage point.

Couple of things:

Apparently traffic is really bad so plan accordingly. Many reports on the Globe link of readers getting home at 3am.

It got a little cold according to some.

Sound wasn't great in some parts of the stadium.

YourDirtisMyfood

Had a lot of fun last night. Got there at 3, tailgated to 815 and got to our seats 20 min later. Sat in sec 239. U2 came on about 8:53. Good setlist...didn't open with Breathe and played Beautiful Day late into the set. Would've liked Desire or Bad instead of MLK or Unforgettable Fire but a good set overall. Wished Pride as well, but alas. Traffic sucked indeed!

http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/u2/2009/g ... 78b5b.html

toddiet123

my review is a combo of both nights...(set list is for night 2 in the review)
http://toddiet123.blogspot.com/2009/09/ ... onday.html

I had no issues w/parking. Sunday I was in my kitchen at 11:40 (and yes I heard the final chime of Moment of Surrender) and last night 11:45. Parked pretty far from the stadium, but that walk saves a TON of hassle.