Perhaps they finally had an intervention for Bono's massively unwarranted ego.
U2 dates
Wasn't Adam or Larry vacationing in Southeast Asia? Maybe it has something to do with that.
Originally posted by helicon1:It was Adam and he's fine:
Wasn't Adam or Larry vacationing in Southeast Asia? Maybe it has something to do with that.
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SNL will repeat the episode with U2 and the three performances (Vertigo, STYCMIOYO, and I Will Follow) this Saturday, Jan 8. Try not to miss it.
U2 will kick off their 2005 world tour at the SAN DIEGO SPORTS ARENA on March 28.
Kings Of Leon have also been announced as the support act for the first leg of the global trek, with tickets going on sale on January 29.
The full dates for the Vertigo tour will be announced on Monday (January 24) and despite being two months away, it is likely to be the highest grossing jaunt of 2005.
From as many as 110 shows, conservative estimates put the tourâ??s gross potential at $225-$250 million.
"One of the great privileges of working with U2 is you get to go on the road with them," manager Paul McGuinness told Billboard. "We are, I suppose, that rarest of things: a major touring attraction that is still having number one records all over the world after 25 years."
The first leg of the tour will hit North America for two months, wrapping up in late May in Boston. The trek will then head to 30 European stadiums, kicking off in Brussels on June 10.
The band will tour throughout Europe until mid-August, before returning to North America for another run of 30 arena dates.
McGuinness said: "This tour will be not unlike the last production in that the lowest priced tickets will be on the floor. The best seats are the cheapest, and we want people to get excited."
Talking about the distribution of floor tickets, he said: "Some will be on sale, some will be radio contest winners."
McGuinness also revealed that some shows will be available as digital downloads, explaining: "We're exploring technology where it might be possible to download the show you've just seen. We've been talking to iTunes and the folks at Apple, with whom we have a great relationship, but it's not quite there yet. We're certainly looking at it."
Kings Of Leon have also been announced as the support act for the first leg of the global trek, with tickets going on sale on January 29.
The full dates for the Vertigo tour will be announced on Monday (January 24) and despite being two months away, it is likely to be the highest grossing jaunt of 2005.
From as many as 110 shows, conservative estimates put the tourâ??s gross potential at $225-$250 million.
"One of the great privileges of working with U2 is you get to go on the road with them," manager Paul McGuinness told Billboard. "We are, I suppose, that rarest of things: a major touring attraction that is still having number one records all over the world after 25 years."
The first leg of the tour will hit North America for two months, wrapping up in late May in Boston. The trek will then head to 30 European stadiums, kicking off in Brussels on June 10.
The band will tour throughout Europe until mid-August, before returning to North America for another run of 30 arena dates.
McGuinness said: "This tour will be not unlike the last production in that the lowest priced tickets will be on the floor. The best seats are the cheapest, and we want people to get excited."
Talking about the distribution of floor tickets, he said: "Some will be on sale, some will be radio contest winners."
McGuinness also revealed that some shows will be available as digital downloads, explaining: "We're exploring technology where it might be possible to download the show you've just seen. We've been talking to iTunes and the folks at Apple, with whom we have a great relationship, but it's not quite there yet. We're certainly looking at it."
ugh, buying u2 tickets…stresses me out
U2 what a sad state of affairs when THIS is what we call music.
Who is the genius who paired U2 and Kings of Leon?
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:same ones who paired them and 3rd Eye Blind in 98
Who is the genius who paired U2 and Kings of Leon?
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:Not the guy who once gave them the Pixies or Love and Rockets or the Pretenders or No Doubt or Public Enemy, The Sugarcubes and The Disposable Heroes of HipHoprisy.
Who is the genius who paired U2 and Kings of Leon?
When are those Old 89 rednecks going to pair up with U2?
Rule #1 when picking an opener. Never pick someone who will put on a better show. Kings of Leon will do just fine as the opener.
Originally posted by econo:
When are those Old 89 rednecks going to pair up with U2?
Whatever happened to Snow Patrol opening??
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:I believe the Pogues opened for U2 in the late eighties, same rule would apply here with the small difference that the Pogues surely gave a better live performance.
Rule #1 when picking an opener. Never pick someone who will put on a better show. Kings of Leon will do just fine as the opener.
Originally posted by econo:
When are those Old 89 rednecks going to pair up with U2?
Originally posted by Fico:YEAH, whatever happened to that?!?!?!
Whatever happened to Snow Patrol opening??
Originally posted by vansmack:don't forget primus and pj harvey!
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:Not the guy who once gave them the Pixies or Love and Rockets or the Pretenders or No Doubt or Public Enemy, The Sugarcubes and The Disposable Heroes of HipHoprisy.
Who is the genius who paired U2 and Kings of Leon?
or Lone Justice
Originally posted by palahniukkubrick:
Originally posted by vansmack:don't forget primus and pj harvey!
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:Not the guy who once gave them the Pixies or Love and Rockets or the Pretenders or No Doubt or Public Enemy, The Sugarcubes and The Disposable Heroes of HipHoprisy.
Who is the genius who paired U2 and Kings of Leon?
Or the Waterboys and U2… Wish I hadn't missed that show :( Or Dream Syndicate and U2 but Dream Syndicate sucked pretty bad if memory serves.
Originally posted by kosmo vinyl:Was that around the Waterboys' "Fisherman Blues" album? If so, that would have been a good time to see both bands.
Or the Waterboys and U2… Wish I hadn't missed that show :( Or Dream Syndicate and U2 but Dream Syndicate sucked pretty bad if memory serves.
same here. though with a later start date for the tour, this make is more probably that i will now be able to see them on my birthday. hopefully they'll be playing either dc, toronto, vancouver or miami on april 23.
smackie, how is sound quality at the big venues in san fran/san jose? better to see them at the mci center or go west?
have free plane tickets, will travel!
oh to see them at red rocks…but that will never happen.
smackie, how is sound quality at the big venues in san fran/san jose? better to see them at the mci center or go west?
have free plane tickets, will travel!
oh to see them at red rocks…but that will never happen.
Originally posted by MaLo:
ugh, buying u2 tickets…stresses me out