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  1. Originally posted by sucharz:“Well-placed sources have confirmed to Hot Press that U2’s Croke Park shows will take place on July 24, 25 and 27″

    source: Hot Press magazine


    more like it. Repeat of 05
  2. The U.S. economy is a mess; discretionary income is in short supply and will be for all of this year. That's the reason I believe they are starting the tour elsewhere and coming here later. And it's also why I believe they'll do stadiums rather than arenas (lower ticket prices; economy of scale). In 2010 I think U2 comes back to the U.S. with an arena show that canvasses the country a lot more thoroughly than the fall of this year. That too gives the band a bit of runway in hopes our economy strengthens. My editorial comment: It can't help but strengthen...I think.
  3. Originally posted by ChrisNH:The U.S. economy is a mess; discretionary income is in short supply and will be for all of this year. That's the reason I believe they are starting the tour elsewhere and coming here later. And it's also why I believe they'll do stadiums rather than arenas (lower ticket prices; economy of scale). In 2010 I think U2 comes back to the U.S. with an arena show that canvasses the country a lot more thoroughly than the fall of this year. That too gives the band a bit of runway in hopes our economy strengthens. My editorial comment: It can't help but strengthen...I think.


    Well, that would mean they have quite a problem when the economy DOES weaken, right?
    I do follow your thoughts, think they're very true too, but you think U2 would take such a risk? If they do arenas first, when the economy still has a certain level, and arenas later, they might have a lower risk? Just a thought of course, I do think your reasoning is acceptable
    Or maybe
    Leg 1: Europe
    Leg 2: Australia/Japan
    Leg 3: South America
    Leg 4: North America
    Leg 5: Europe again?
    To make America as late as possible?
  4. Originally posted by ChrisNH:The U.S. economy is a mess; discretionary income is in short supply and will be for all of this year. That's the reason I believe they are starting the tour elsewhere and coming here later. And it's also why I believe they'll do stadiums rather than arenas (lower ticket prices; economy of scale). In 2010 I think U2 comes back to the U.S. with an arena show that canvasses the country a lot more thoroughly than the fall of this year. That too gives the band a bit of runway in hopes our economy strengthens. My editorial comment: It can't help but strengthen...I think.


    I have a hard time believing that they'll lower the prices for stadiums compared to areas. This is U2 we're talking about.

    Cha-Ching! $$
  5. They'd better do Australia/NZ again. I'll go in a flash!! IMO No Line... is the best album since Achtung Baby. Can't wait to hear it live!!
  6. Originally posted by haytrain:[..]

    I have a hard time believing that they'll lower the prices for stadiums compared to areas. This is U2 we're talking about.

    Cha-Ching! $$


    I read in the Wall Street Journal that the tie-up between Ticketmaster & Live Nation may usher in something called 'flex pricing,' where tickets are cheaper the further out you buy them and more expensive the longer you wait. I'm not sure that'll come to pass, or even if it does whether it will apply to U2 or just tougher-to-sell shows.

    I think stadium shows would offer more affordable tickets, if only because there are so many more 'bad' seats in a stadium versus an arena.

  7. Or maybe
    Leg 1: Europe
    Leg 2: Australia/Japan
    Leg 3: South America
    Leg 4: North America
    Leg 5: Europe again?
    To make America as late as possible?


    I wish Australia was the 2nd leg! Never gonna happen though as we are hearing rumors of US Dates and I'm sure something would have leaked overhere by now. If the album leaks in Australia then so do the dates!
  8. Bono confirms early summer tour


  10. Reminded me of the John Lennon quote "..For our last number, I'd like to ask your help. The people in the cheaper seats clap your hands. And the rest of you, just rattle your jewelry" --- Royal Variety Performance in 1963...
  11. I think it's high time that U2 opens a world tour in Europe- I am in the U.S., but I think it's the Europeans' turn- we've been lucky enough to have the first legs of the last several tours. Christ- Vertigo, Elevation, Popmart, Zoo TV, Joshua Tree- all these tours started in the U.S.A.!

    The bottom line is that pretty much all of us are wondering what will be announced on March 9. And, just as importantly, how the hell they will handle any presale/GA issues. Most of us remember how "smoothly" everything went last tour....Well, here's hoping!

    Justin
  12. any scots joining me at hampden on august 18th for U2?
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