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Worked U2 in Philadelphia, working FedEx tonight.
- Thread starter Salicete
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I went to Louisville, KY last weekend. It was great. I didn't get paid, though. In fact, I paid way. too. effing. much. But I've never seen them live, and I was a big U2 fan back in the day. Plus, I never go to huge nostalgia band shows. Can't justify the cost for a few hours nostalgia - I can listen to albums for free. I was willing to make an exception for the Joshua Tree tour, though.
$40 for shirt was ridiculous but expected. Bono sounded a little hoarse, but hit the high notes fine. The visuals were stunning. Definitely nice to actually be able to see the band via video, since we were WAY far away from the stage, and weren't even in the nosebleed sections.
I tend to agree with their politics in general, but they were actually quite light on the soap box. I mean, given the current climate (no pun intended) they could have been far more preachy. The entire show was a big USA love fest, as it were, as that what Joshua Tree is in part about. The main focus of the show was the Joshua Tree album, which they played song for song, in order. They kicked off the show with a few oldies before launching into Joshua Tree, and encored with some more recent songs and pro-woman tributes. But the centerpiece was the album first and foremost.
Was not impressed by the overall sound, though. Muddy mix, particularly vocals, and even my kids thought it was too loud. It was outdoor, but I expect one of the richest bands in the world to hire the best of the best for sound.
I don't know why U2 gets undervalued in terms of musicianship. They all have distinctive styles and are tight as you-know-what. Larry Mullen Jr is a human metronome, and Adam Clayton has some seriously tasty groovy licks. Not complex, but man he grooves like nobody's business.
$40 for shirt was ridiculous but expected. Bono sounded a little hoarse, but hit the high notes fine. The visuals were stunning. Definitely nice to actually be able to see the band via video, since we were WAY far away from the stage, and weren't even in the nosebleed sections.
I tend to agree with their politics in general, but they were actually quite light on the soap box. I mean, given the current climate (no pun intended) they could have been far more preachy. The entire show was a big USA love fest, as it were, as that what Joshua Tree is in part about. The main focus of the show was the Joshua Tree album, which they played song for song, in order. They kicked off the show with a few oldies before launching into Joshua Tree, and encored with some more recent songs and pro-woman tributes. But the centerpiece was the album first and foremost.
Was not impressed by the overall sound, though. Muddy mix, particularly vocals, and even my kids thought it was too loud. It was outdoor, but I expect one of the richest bands in the world to hire the best of the best for sound.
I don't know why U2 gets undervalued in terms of musicianship. They all have distinctive styles and are tight as you-know-what. Larry Mullen Jr is a human metronome, and Adam Clayton has some seriously tasty groovy licks. Not complex, but man he grooves like nobody's business.
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A few pics and videos. You need to click the vids to view.
Live video. D.C.
Older Crowd. D.C.
Sound Check, D.C.
Behind the stage, pre-show, D.C.
Philadelphia, pre-show.
Really crappy live video Philadelphia, (Thanks iPhone 7, your camera sucks.)
Quick Tear Down, D.C.
More tear down, D.C.
Behind the stage, D.C.
Live video. D.C.
Older Crowd. D.C.
Sound Check, D.C.
Behind the stage, pre-show, D.C.
Philadelphia, pre-show.
Really crappy live video Philadelphia, (Thanks iPhone 7, your camera sucks.)
Quick Tear Down, D.C.
More tear down, D.C.
Behind the stage, D.C.
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Kind of-Sort of yes and no. It is complicated.
That would require a promotion, so, no.
I did that for a bit back in the early 90's for a Scorpions/Great White/Mr. Big tour. Me and three of my buddies traveled around the Pacific Northwest with the crew.
Fun schtuff.
-Mike
Fun schtuff.
-Mike
