***Official U2 Appreciation Thread***

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  • josevolution
    josevolution Posts: 31,515
    Poncier said:
    Just frigging incredible.
    What a show.
    GA is the way to go if you can, still get the full effect of the screens while feeling like you're seeing U2 in a small club playing one of the greatest albums ever created.
    Yes GA is so good there glad you enjoyed it! 
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  • nicknyr15
    nicknyr15 Posts: 9,198
    I love u2. That is all. 
  • josevolution
    josevolution Posts: 31,515
    nicknyr15 said:
    I love u2. That is all. 
    Me 2 
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  • Zod
    Zod Posts: 10,887
    Poncier said:
    Just frigging incredible.
    What a show.
    GA is the way to go if you can, still get the full effect of the screens while feeling like you're seeing U2 in a small club playing one of the greatest albums ever created.
    Yah, during that main set that was all achtung baby, except for a few songs in the middle, that were a bside from the 90s, some joshua tree, and a crowded house cover.    To my brain it felt like I finally got to see the ZooTV (Achtung Baby) tour.   I didn't' get to start going to U2 shows until Popmart so I missed them touring my favourite U2 Album.   It took me right back to that place and felt like I was on that tour.

    It was really the first time I'd gone a concert where a band played a classic album.   Not sure if it works with other bands, but Achtung Baby is one of my alltime favourites, so it was amazing.  I have no regrets that I spend several thousand dollars to travel to vegas, stay in vegas, and see a show.   Worth every penny :)
  • chitty
    chitty Posts: 610
    I decided to use air miles and book literally a 20 hour trip from Vancouver to Vegas this Friday to see the show. I haven't seen setlists or anything other then of course I know Achtung Baby is played in full.
    When this was announced I swore I would go and now I am pretty excited. Just a little annoyed I bought on StubHub on Monday and today I saw some GA tickets released on Ticketmaster. So I lost about $100, but grand scheme that's not the end of the world.
    Glad to read a couple reviews above stating it is well worth the travel!

  • Poncier
    Poncier Posts: 17,862
    edited February 2024
    chitty said:
    I decided to use air miles and book literally a 20 hour trip from Vancouver to Vegas this Friday to see the show. I haven't seen setlists or anything other then of course I know Achtung Baby is played in full.
    When this was announced I swore I would go and now I am pretty excited. Just a little annoyed I bought on StubHub on Monday and today I saw some GA tickets released on Ticketmaster. So I lost about $100, but grand scheme that's not the end of the world.
    Glad to read a couple reviews above stating it is well worth the travel!

    You won't regret the trip.
    Have a blast.
    This weekend we rock Portland
  • Celticskemba8
    Celticskemba8 Posts: 339
    Worth every penny! All time experience!
  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,445
    wow, GA for $249 for tonight. jeeezus I wish I could go to this
    Hugh Freaking Dillon is currently out of the office, returning sometime in the fall




  • Poncier
    Poncier Posts: 17,862
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    wow, GA for $249 for tonight. jeeezus I wish I could go to this
    And a bunch of good seats for face including some in front row of lowest section.
    Oh to be in Vegas right now.
    This weekend we rock Portland
  • chitty
    chitty Posts: 610
    Poncier said:
    chitty said:
    I decided to use air miles and book literally a 20 hour trip from Vancouver to Vegas this Friday to see the show. I haven't seen setlists or anything other then of course I know Achtung Baby is played in full.
    When this was announced I swore I would go and now I am pretty excited. Just a little annoyed I bought on StubHub on Monday and today I saw some GA tickets released on Ticketmaster. So I lost about $100, but grand scheme that's not the end of the world.
    Glad to read a couple reviews above stating it is well worth the travel!

    You won't regret the trip.
    Have a blast.
    Thank you. 
  • elvistheking44
    elvistheking44 Posts: 4,540
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    wow, GA for $249 for tonight. jeeezus I wish I could go to this
    Hoping for the same in 2 weeks.
  • Zod
    Zod Posts: 10,887
    I think it's because Vegas is flooded with people going to the superbowl.  Seems those people aren't buying the u2 tickets (and scared away all the U2 fans).   It was crazy seeing all the facebook posts about the prices dropping so much.
  • Poncier
    Poncier Posts: 17,862
    Zod said:
    I think it's because Vegas is flooded with people going to the superbowl.  Seems those people aren't buying the u2 tickets (and scared away all the U2 fans).   It was crazy seeing all the facebook posts about the prices dropping so much.
    Yeah when the 2024 dates were announced I was surprised they were even playing this weekend, and immediately ruled it out in my options for buying tix through the fan club as other costs (flights, hotels) would have been prohibitive.
    Just surprised with what you'd assume is a very large influx of visitors to Vegas this weekend, there's not a lot of folks who would want to see the show as part of their weekend entertainment.
    This weekend we rock Portland
  • chitty
    chitty Posts: 610
    I was in vegas for a total of 17 hours, but I am so glad I did it and saw the show. Well worth it. Would like to go again....
  • josevolution
    josevolution Posts: 31,515
    https://ultimateclassicrock.com/u2s-sphere-residency-numbers-stats/
    Damn impressive numbers and tonight is closing night! Would’ve loved to have been there for this show, I’m glad I caught one of them it was the best concert experience bar none as far as I’m concerned. 
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  • nicknyr15
    nicknyr15 Posts: 9,198
    Larry Mullen Jr in the house last night!!!!
  • josevolution
    josevolution Posts: 31,515
    nicknyr15 said:
    Larry Mullen Jr in the house last night!!!!
    Yeah I read that I don’t think he will sit behind kit though I’m sure he’s got to much class to do that to the fill in drummer! 
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  • nicknyr15
    nicknyr15 Posts: 9,198
    josevolution said:
    nicknyr15 said:
    Larry Mullen Jr in the house last night!!!!
    Yeah I read that I don’t think he will sit behind kit though I’m sure he’s got to much class to do that to the fill in drummer! 
    Just had ankle surgery so he definitely won’t be behind the kit lol. They better close the tour properly with “40”
  • josevolution
    josevolution Posts: 31,515
    nicknyr15 said:
    josevolution said:
    nicknyr15 said:
    Larry Mullen Jr in the house last night!!!!
    Yeah I read that I don’t think he will sit behind kit though I’m sure he’s got to much class to do that to the fill in drummer! 
    Just had ankle surgery so he definitely won’t be behind the kit lol. They better close the tour properly with “40”
    I’d probably faint if I was there and they started playing this! We would walk out of shows singing this song back in the day 😎
    jesus greets me looks just like me ....
  • nicknyr15
    nicknyr15 Posts: 9,198
    josevolution said:
    nicknyr15 said:
    josevolution said:
    nicknyr15 said:
    Larry Mullen Jr in the house last night!!!!
    Yeah I read that I don’t think he will sit behind kit though I’m sure he’s got to much class to do that to the fill in drummer! 
    Just had ankle surgery so he definitely won’t be behind the kit lol. They better close the tour properly with “40”
    I’d probably faint if I was there and they started playing this! We would walk out of shows singing this song back in the day 😎
    It’s their ultimate closer. It should be in every set imo. 
  • josevolution
    josevolution Posts: 31,515
    nicknyr15 said:
    josevolution said:
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    josevolution said:
    nicknyr15 said:
    Larry Mullen Jr in the house last night!!!!
    Yeah I read that I don’t think he will sit behind kit though I’m sure he’s got to much class to do that to the fill in drummer! 
    Just had ankle surgery so he definitely won’t be behind the kit lol. They better close the tour properly with “40”
    I’d probably faint if I was there and they started playing this! We would walk out of shows singing this song back in the day 😎
    It’s their ultimate closer. It should be in every set imo. 
    Right on Q 
    https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/u2-one-daniel-lanois-40-final-sphere-concert-1234979706/amp/
    plus it was their anniversary of 40 years as a band! 
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  • nicknyr15
    nicknyr15 Posts: 9,198
    josevolution said:
    nicknyr15 said:
    josevolution said:
    nicknyr15 said:
    josevolution said:
    nicknyr15 said:
    Larry Mullen Jr in the house last night!!!!
    Yeah I read that I don’t think he will sit behind kit though I’m sure he’s got to much class to do that to the fill in drummer! 
    Just had ankle surgery so he definitely won’t be behind the kit lol. They better close the tour properly with “40”
    I’d probably faint if I was there and they started playing this! We would walk out of shows singing this song back in the day 😎
    It’s their ultimate closer. It should be in every set imo. 
    Right on Q 
    https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/u2-one-daniel-lanois-40-final-sphere-concert-1234979706/amp/
    plus it was their anniversary of 40 years as a band! 
    That’s the only way to close out a tour. It should be played every night but better late than never!!! 
  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,251
    What a run.  Glad I could experience two of the shows. 
  • josevolution
    josevolution Posts: 31,515
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    nicknyr15 said:
    Larry Mullen Jr in the house last night!!!!
    Yeah I read that I don’t think he will sit behind kit though I’m sure he’s got to much class to do that to the fill in drummer! 
    Just had ankle surgery so he definitely won’t be behind the kit lol. They better close the tour properly with “40”
    I’d probably faint if I was there and they started playing this! We would walk out of shows singing this song back in the day 😎
    It’s their ultimate closer. It should be in every set imo. 
    Right on Q 
    https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/u2-one-daniel-lanois-40-final-sphere-concert-1234979706/amp/
    plus it was their anniversary of 40 years as a band! 
    That’s the only way to close out a tour. It should be played every night but better late than never!!! 
    bootlegger10 said:
    What a run.  Glad I could experience two of the shows. 
    It’s kind of weird but I was thinking how do they do another tour and top this and I figured it can’t be done! And I’m not sure I could enjoy it as much if not in that setting that’s how special the sphere is, no arena or stadium can match it!
    I wish I could have done more than one show heck I probably could have done one a week if I had the funds man what a run indeed! 
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  • Poncier
    Poncier Posts: 17,862
    josevolution said:
    nicknyr15 said:
    josevolution said:
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    josevolution said:
    nicknyr15 said:
    Larry Mullen Jr in the house last night!!!!
    Yeah I read that I don’t think he will sit behind kit though I’m sure he’s got to much class to do that to the fill in drummer! 
    Just had ankle surgery so he definitely won’t be behind the kit lol. They better close the tour properly with “40”
    I’d probably faint if I was there and they started playing this! We would walk out of shows singing this song back in the day 😎
    It’s their ultimate closer. It should be in every set imo. 
    Right on Q 
    https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/u2-one-daniel-lanois-40-final-sphere-concert-1234979706/amp/
    plus it was their anniversary of 40 years as a band! 
    They've been a band longer than 40 years. Formed in 1976 as schoolmates, 1st album released in 1980.
    It was the 40th and final show at Sphere.

    Loved the visuals during 40 with screen changing colors. Should have closed every show that way.
    So glad i got to see them at Sphere. What an incredible concert.
    This weekend we rock Portland
  • josevolution
    josevolution Posts: 31,515
    Poncier said:
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    nicknyr15 said:
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    josevolution said:
    nicknyr15 said:
    Larry Mullen Jr in the house last night!!!!
    Yeah I read that I don’t think he will sit behind kit though I’m sure he’s got to much class to do that to the fill in drummer! 
    Just had ankle surgery so he definitely won’t be behind the kit lol. They better close the tour properly with “40”
    I’d probably faint if I was there and they started playing this! We would walk out of shows singing this song back in the day 😎
    It’s their ultimate closer. It should be in every set imo. 
    Right on Q 
    https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/u2-one-daniel-lanois-40-final-sphere-concert-1234979706/amp/
    plus it was their anniversary of 40 years as a band! 
    They've been a band longer than 40 years. Formed in 1976 as schoolmates, 1st album released in 1980.
    It was the 40th and final show at Sphere.

    Loved the visuals during 40 with screen changing colors. Should have closed every show that way.
    So glad i got to see them at Sphere. What an incredible concert.
    Oh ok I misread it! You can tell they really get along great, I believe I saw them on a college circuit tour in 81 just not positive but def saw them in 83 when WAR exploded.
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  • 2-feign-reluctance
    2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,459
    Wish I was in the space of life where I could have seen them there! My one and only time in 1997 will just have to do! LOL! 
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  • Zod
    Zod Posts: 10,887
    It's been a month and week since I saw a show at the Sphere. I still can't shake it.   I've been listening to so much U2 since then. The concert seems to have had an insanely big impact on me.
  • josevolution
    josevolution Posts: 31,515
    Zod said:
    It's been a month and week since I saw a lot show at the Sphere. I still can't shake it.   I've been listening to so much U2 since then. The concert seems to have had an insanely big impact on me.
    I saw them in December and I’m still smiling at how good it really was and my wife who’s not into music like me still says she’d do it again in a minute! 
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  • nicknyr15
    nicknyr15 Posts: 9,198
    https://www.nme.com/news/music/watch-dave-grohl-have-a-beautiful-day-at-u2s-las-vegas-sphere-finale-3596552

    Dave Grohl loving it 

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