***Official U2 Appreciation Thread***

Patrick_Sea3

pjsteelerfan said:

Any issues getting into the venue in Seattle?

None, real easy, I had CC entry took maybe 10 minutes.

gregkitefan

Looking forward to the Foxboro show in a month, but that 2nd encore looks like a snoozer.

PJ_Soul

Zod said:

How can BC place blame u2 for the credit card system?  It's nothing new and it's been around for several years now.   Artists can use it to try and curb scalping.

When you went through did it really take that long for them to swipe the cc and print out the stub?    My memories from the last tour at GM place were that it didn't take that long?  

I like how the news articles blame the "new technology".  From what I recalled I think I first heard of it being used around 2008.  I think Springsteen was using it a year later (he was a very early adopter).  It was simply BC Place's first experience using it.     Headlines should of been.   BC Place unprepared to handle 9 year old technology... lol.    How hard is it, to figure out average length to process transaction, how many staff are processing them, and how many tickets that have to process, and at 20% for unpredictable delays, and wham you know how many people/gates you need to make it go smoothly.

They had to swipe my card a few times before it worked, but no, the actual swiping/wristband process only took a minute. There was a second security check at the gate though, so that didn't help. We'd already gone through a check point in the line up where they checked bags, but then at the actual doors they had a more thorough security check where someone was going to through bags much more carefully, and you got frisked. I don't know why they bothered with the first check point. But anyway, once the scanners started working the line was fast, but by that time there were about 11,000 or so people in line, lol, so even though it was quick through the doors, I'm not surprised it took them that long to get everyone in. Their tech issues created the backlog, and then they couldn't catch up in time.

I think it is fucking scandalous that BC Place tried to blame this on U2. Are they fucking crazy?? Is it their plan to never have U2 play another show there or what? And that could be off-putting to other huge shows too. Idiots!! Such a bad PR move. They should take responsibility for not being able to handle CC entry, which other venues can handle just fine.

Cool that Eddie played in Seattle. He's good that way.

mcgruff10

how did joshua tree sound? any one song stand out over the rest?  any songs sound like they shouldn't be played live?

chitty

mcgruff10 said:

how did joshua tree sound? any one song stand out over the rest?  any songs sound like they shouldn't be played live?

I was quite disappointed with red hill mining town. Love the song, but felt it was missing something that night.

noticed u2 finished on a higher note last night with I will follow...plus they played my favourite, Bad. Should have went to Seattle instead of vancouver 

Bentleyspop

U2 opening nights are notoriously not good. Happens every tour.
Nerves
Tech glitches
Missing cues
Etc

PJ_Soul

Bentleyspop said:

U2 opening nights are notoriously not good. Happens every tour.
Nerves
Tech glitches
Missing cues
Etc

I totally expect those things on the first night of a tour, but for Vancouver, the sound basically sucked shit, and I don't expect that, since they had two weeks to work out the sound. That is why I said this was probably the worst show I'll see all year. But it was better than spending hundreds of extra dollars on a trip to Seattle for me. Had a good time. Even a trainwreck of a U2 show is fun, as it turns out.

chitty

Yes agreed it was still worth it. I probably
should not look at other setlists. I don't with Pearl jam because I don't want to be thinking; Oh that city got that song and I didn't, etc. 

Horse2345

We never got checked or frisked, swiped card and in.

Thirty Bills Unpaid

U2 Vancouver was awesome. If you think it wasn't fantastic that's okay, but I wanted to chime in again that I couldn't have been happier.

First night of the tour was expectedly going to have a few hiccups- all part of any tour. And the show could have ended on a more upbeat level, but Bono's voice was fresh and sounded as good as any could have hoped for... and all things considered... fantastic: brilliant intro with A Sort of Homecoming as a personal highlight.

BC Place failed, but that had nothing to do with U2. 

mikesbri

patrickwieczore said:

Has anyone who joined the fanclub during the recent ticket on-sales received their fanclub "gift" yet?

what's the gift u r looking for? just curious

The one due to me as a result of joining....not sure if it is mailed upon joining, or if everyone gets them at the same time.

Did you select one of the existing available gifts from the past 2 years (set of lithographs or Another Time Another Place vinyl) or the "2017 Gift"? if you chose the 2017 gift, it hasn't been announced what it is yet let alone when it'll be sent. (Think Pearl Jam Christmas single timeline.) If you chose one of the others, it should have been sent right when you subscribed.

Currently it says this in my account. 1 U2com12 Subscription Gift 2017 1 U2com12 Premium New Membership: 2017 Gift + Double Vinyl 1 U2com12 Premium New Subscription Package 2017: 2017 Gift + Double Vinyl 1 U2com10 2014/2015: Another Time, Another Place - Double Vinyl

A few days ago U2 fan club let me know the album was on back order.  Today I got confirmation it was shipped.  Hopefully you will be getting an email confirmation soon.

jjflash

Review of the Seattle show by NYTimes:
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/15/arts/music/u2-joshua-tree-30th-anniversary-tour-review.html

PJ_Soul

Thirty Bills Unpaid said:

U2 Vancouver was awesome. If you think it wasn't fantastic that's okay, but I wanted to chime in again that I couldn't have been happier.

First night of the tour was expectedly going to have a few hiccups- all part of any tour. And the show could have ended on a more upbeat level, but Bono's voice was fresh and sounded as good as any could have hoped for... and all things considered... fantastic: brilliant intro with A Sort of Homecoming as a personal highlight.

BC Place failed, but that had nothing to do with U2. 

I thought the setlist was really good in Vancouver - no complaints there. My biggest beef was the sound, and the unfortunate vibe with the crowd, likely because of the debacle outside. The crowd was oddly subdued for much of the show IMO, and that always leaves an impression on me. And I agree, that had nothing to do with U2. The sound issues probably did have something to do with their crew having technical issues - I could see that the band wasn't happy about it at times; they were having problems hearing themselves properly I think, which is why there were times when they were off-key. Anyway, I enjoyed it... but I know it could have been better.

jjflash

patrickwieczore said:

pjsteelerfan said:

Any issues getting into the venue in Seattle?

None, real easy, I had CC entry took maybe 10 minutes.

We ran into a glitch that costed us half of Mumford's performance. Century Link has a bag policy. Unless I missed something, in no ways was it communicated beforehand. It's the stadium's policy that no bags larger than 4" x 6.5" are allowed in the stadium. So upon getting in line before showtime we're told my wife's purse, which is maybe 8"x10" (small by purse standards methinks), wasn't allowed in the stadium. We were too far from our lodging to return there so our only option was to check it in w/ a locker company outside the stadium. We waited in lines for 30 minutes w/ several hundred others to check in her purse for $20. We were given an armband, and then after the show waited in line again to get it back. Fortunately, we made it to our seats for the second half of Mumford's ten song set. My grievance is we paid $500+ for the tickets thru Ticketmaster. Either they or U2 should have been explicit on the stadium policy's days before the show so all ticket holders could come prepared. Unless you've been to Century Link before they had you walking into a speed trap. The credit card entry was easy and flawless. As Zod said, I wish the receipt the scanners give to you was more souvenir-like.

Big picture-wise, it was a tremendous show: songs that need to be heard and presented in a way that needs to be seen. The visuals in how they accompanied the music were Pink Floyd-esque. I loved the badass, unpretentious start: Larry Mullen casually walking the stage, down the catwalk, assuming his position at the drum kit out amongst the crowd, and then without fuss or pause lifting the drum sticks and launching into the staccato beats to start Sunday Bloody Sunday. Ed's unexpected appearance and the sing out w/ Mumford and Sons was one of the reasons I go to shows. It was like witnessing a great fourth quarter comeback or a walk off home run. The show still would have been really good had he not guested, but it pushed the whole experience into another stratosphere.

For those that are going to upcoming shows you're in for a treat. I recommend you don't watch any videos so that everything is fresh and new when you see it live.

PJ_Soul

A 4" by 6.5" bag maximum??? That is fucking crazy. I don't own a single purse that small - not even close. What a stupid rule!! I have never heard of that for a concert before.

pjsteelerfan

 I can tell you Metallica sent out an email before the Baltimore show with all kinds of FAQ with regards to this. Think they put it all over their social media too to try and warn people ahead of time. And Ravens stadium had signs as you walk up warning about bag sizes along with what you can and can;t bring in.  Figured most bands playing stadiums this size would do that  Surprised Seattle did not. NFL has been pretty vocal about what you can and can not bring into the stadiums and size restrictions. 

Patrick_Sea3

PJ_Soul said:

A 4" by 6.5" bag maximum??? That is fucking crazy. I don't own a single purse that small - not even close. What a stupid rule!! I have never heard of that for a concert before.

NFL Stadium NFL rules...

Patrick_Sea3

pjsteelerfan said:

 I can tell you Metallica sent out an email before the Baltimore show with all kinds of FAQ with regards to this. Think they put it all over their social media too to try and warn people ahead of time. And Ravens stadium had signs as you walk up warning about bag sizes along with what you can and can;t bring in.  Figured most bands playing stadiums this size would do that  Surprised Seattle did not. NFL has been pretty vocal about what you can and can not bring into the stadiums and size restrictions. 

Emails were sent out to ticket holders, stating bag sizes, etc...

Patrick_Sea3

jjflash said:

patrickwieczore said:

pjsteelerfan said:

Any issues getting into the venue in Seattle?

None, real easy, I had CC entry took maybe 10 minutes.

We ran into a glitch that costed us half of Mumford's performance. Century Link has a bag policy. Unless I missed something, in no ways was it communicated beforehand. It's the stadium's policy that no bags larger than 4" x 6.5" are allowed in the stadium. So upon getting in line before showtime we're told my wife's purse, which is maybe 8"x10" (small by purse standards methinks), wasn't allowed in the stadium. We were too far from our lodging to return there so our only option was to check it in w/ a locker company outside the stadium. We waited in lines for 30 minutes w/ several hundred others to check in her purse for $20. We were given an armband, and then after the show waited in line again to get it back. Fortunately, we made it to our seats for the second half of Mumford's ten song set. My grievance is we paid $500+ for the tickets thru Ticketmaster. Either they or U2 should have been explicit on the stadium policy's days before the show so all ticket holders could come prepared. Unless you've been to Century Link before they had you walking into a speed trap. The credit card entry was easy and flawless. As Zod said, I wish the receipt the scanners give to you was more souvenir-like.

Big picture-wise, it was a tremendous show: songs that need to be heard and presented in a way that needs to be seen. The visuals in how they accompanied the music were Pink Floyd-esque. I loved the badass, unpretentious start: Larry Mullen casually walking the stage, down the catwalk, assuming his position at the drum kit out amongst the crowd, and then without fuss or pause lifting the drum sticks and launching into the staccato beats to start Sunday Bloody Sunday. Ed's unexpected appearance and the sing out w/ Mumford and Sons was one of the reasons I go to shows. It was like witnessing a great fourth quarter comeback or a walk off home run. The show still would have been really good had he not guested, but it pushed the whole experience into another stratosphere.

For those that are going to upcoming shows you're in for a treat. I recommend you don't watch any videos so that everything is fresh and new when you see it live.

You may have missed it, I received multiple emails stating size restrictions, but I expected it, because we missed a Seahawks game because of those bag size limit's. Wife's purse was too big :( 

PJ_Soul

I couldn't even fit the bare necessities that I carry with me in a bag that small, lol. My wallet alone is almost that size.