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U2 tonight!
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Jondo
Northlands
libermom
Mantha
Sourpuss
grumpy old man
St Norberter
Bartron
Goth_chic
USApegger
trebor204
Deank
EdWin
Electrician
eViL tRoLl
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52 Re: U2 tonight! Sun May 29, 2011 4:27 pm
Goth_chic
uber-contributor
I sold my tickets so I will not be going tonight. To those of you going have fun, stay warm, bring rain gear and lotsa cash!
53 Re: U2 tonight! Sun May 29, 2011 4:51 pm
Triniman
general-contributor
Goth_chic wrote:I sold my tickets so I will not be going tonight. To those of you going have fun, stay warm, bring rain gear and lotsa cash!
Note, umbrellas are not allowed. I checked the FAQ:
http://www.mtscentre.ca/events/U2-FAQ.pdf
Gates open at 5:30 pm.
54 Re: U2 tonight! Sun May 29, 2011 7:30 pm
eViL tRoLl
contributor plus
This is the biggest event in Winnipeg EVER. But I'm not going anyway ... too bad 
55 Re: U2 tonight! Sun May 29, 2011 7:52 pm
Sourpuss
major-contributor
If you stand on my lawn, you can hear them. True story. They've been doing sound checks all afternoon. I've heard Vertigo at least once already.
ETA: If the streets have no names, they really ought to fire their city planners. Clearly they still haven't found what they're looking for.
ETA: If the streets have no names, they really ought to fire their city planners. Clearly they still haven't found what they're looking for.
56 Re: U2 tonight! Sun May 29, 2011 8:04 pm
Northlands
contributor
I used to hear all of the stadium concerts when I lived in Woseley. I kind of miss that now.
I don't miss the weird fire dancing drummers in the park at 11 pm every three days though.
I don't miss the weird fire dancing drummers in the park at 11 pm every three days though.
57 Re: U2 tonight! Sun May 29, 2011 9:49 pm
Jondo
major-contributor
Goth Chic - bring lots of cash - for what? You mean like beers are $10?
58 Re: U2 tonight! Sun May 29, 2011 10:37 pm
trebor204
newbie
I like to know how many people are actually catching the concert for free?There are some great spots outside the stadium where you a good view of the stage.
59 Re: U2 tonight! Sun May 29, 2011 11:04 pm
Jondo
major-contributor
I drove by there at 4pm and it looks like 2,000 people have the same idea. By 5:30pm there were likely thousands more.
60 Re: U2 tonight! Mon May 30, 2011 12:12 am
wpg_idiot
contributor
I can hear the concert just fine in Waverly West. I wonder if the police get noise complaints during concerts? If they were to ever shut this concert down, do you think there would be a riot in the city 
?
?61 Re: U2 tonight! Mon May 30, 2011 7:31 am
Triniman
general-contributor
3.5 stars out of 5 for me.
Knew the setlist ahead of time, so few surprises.
Sat in the stands, so not an intimate feeling show. Would have preferred to stand next to the stage.
AC/DC just put on a better show, in comparison. And I'm a bigger U2 fan.
Felt a tad preachy with the Amnesty International video, promotion from Bono.
Had the Mayor and his lovely missus walk by me a couple of times, as well as Bomber Obbi Khan.
Knew the setlist ahead of time, so few surprises.
Sat in the stands, so not an intimate feeling show. Would have preferred to stand next to the stage.
AC/DC just put on a better show, in comparison. And I'm a bigger U2 fan.
Felt a tad preachy with the Amnesty International video, promotion from Bono.
Had the Mayor and his lovely missus walk by me a couple of times, as well as Bomber Obbi Khan.
62 Re: U2 tonight! Mon May 30, 2011 8:15 am
grumpy old man
administrator
Winnipeg sun review: 5 Stars
Winnipeg free press review: 41/2 Stars
Both papers said there were 50,000 in attendance. The free press calling it a sell out.
Winnipeg free press review: 41/2 Stars
Both papers said there were 50,000 in attendance. The free press calling it a sell out.
63 Re: U2 tonight! Mon May 30, 2011 8:23 am
grumpy old man
administrator
That free press review sure told a story. It must of been quite the place to be.
64 Re: U2 tonight! Mon May 30, 2011 8:50 am
EdWin
major-contributor
Oh man, I can't wait until they play here in Edmonton on Wednesday. I've been waiting 20 years to see this band! So pumped!
65 Re: U2 tonight! Mon May 30, 2011 9:08 am
EdWin
major-contributor
To anyone who went, what were the price of t-shirts?
67 Re: U2 tonight! Mon May 30, 2011 9:13 am
Mantha
contributor plus
St Norberter wrote:Here's a question:
If they could play one song that they obviously aren't going to play, what would you want it to be?
For me it would be Wire, followed closely by Red Hill Mining town
I've always had a soft spot for "Love Is Blindness"
68 Re: U2 tonight! Mon May 30, 2011 9:15 am
Mantha
contributor plus
Sourpuss wrote:Wrong genre. I got stuck between 1986 and 1992 and never moved on. Bring on the leather, feathered hair, wailing guitar ballads and Tommy Lee. I wouldn't even require the man to be dipped in Lysol before ravaging him.
Where the hell were women like you BEFORE I got married?!?!?!
69 Re: U2 tonight! Mon May 30, 2011 9:20 am
Deank
contributor eminence
Mantha wrote:Sourpuss wrote:Wrong genre. I got stuck between 1986 and 1992 and never moved on. Bring on the leather, feathered hair, wailing guitar ballads and Tommy Lee. I wouldn't even require the man to be dipped in Lysol before ravaging him.
Where the hell were women like you BEFORE I got married?!?!?!
Standing in the rain to Kiss Bono?
No wait.. sorry, that was after you got married
70 Re: U2 tonight! Mon May 30, 2011 9:27 am
Mantha
contributor plus
hehe - thankfully I wasn't there ALL DAY FRIDAY like my wife was! But I did spend three hours on Sat night camped out and got to meet him.
I'm not fond of the way they use their concerts for political purposes, and don't support all of Bono's charities, but musically some of their stuff really hits the spot for me, so it was great meeting the band. Achtung Baby is one of the best albums of all time, IMO, and features some absolutely phenomenal bass playing. Whatever Adam Clayton was smoking in 1991 I wish he'd try it again, because he's never again come close to the genius that is on that album.
I'm not fond of the way they use their concerts for political purposes, and don't support all of Bono's charities, but musically some of their stuff really hits the spot for me, so it was great meeting the band. Achtung Baby is one of the best albums of all time, IMO, and features some absolutely phenomenal bass playing. Whatever Adam Clayton was smoking in 1991 I wish he'd try it again, because he's never again come close to the genius that is on that album.
71 Re: U2 tonight! Mon May 30, 2011 9:50 am
EdWin
major-contributor
Mantha wrote:$40.
Hoodies were $75.
Awesome, thanks!
72 Re: U2 tonight! Mon May 30, 2011 9:52 am
EdWin
major-contributor
Mantha wrote:hehe - thankfully I wasn't there ALL DAY FRIDAY like my wife was! But I did spend three hours on Sat night camped out and got to meet him.
I'm not fond of the way they use their concerts for political purposes, and don't support all of Bono's charities, but musically some of their stuff really hits the spot for me, so it was great meeting the band. Achtung Baby is one of the best albums of all time, IMO, and features some absolutely phenomenal bass playing. Whatever Adam Clayton was smoking in 1991 I wish he'd try it again, because he's never again come close to the genius that is on that album.
Achtung Baby IS my favorite album of all time. I first heard it travelling in BC when it came out, and ever since then, it's pretty much all I listen to when in BC. It just has such an emotional tie with me. LOVE IT!
73 Re: U2 tonight! Mon May 30, 2011 10:11 am
St Norberter
major-contributor
Again, being a true U2 fan ( that Joshua Tree and previous), I was a tad disappointed in the set list, but then again, they weren't gonna play everything I wanted anyway. The guy beside me who is a self identified '90s U2 fan said it was a great setlist.
Awesomeness of note - My's Son's most hoped for song? sunday, bloody sunday!
Worst part - the fact the audience didn't get most of the subtle Winnipeg references!
Awesomeness of note - My's Son's most hoped for song? sunday, bloody sunday!
Worst part - the fact the audience didn't get most of the subtle Winnipeg references!
74 Re: U2 tonight! Mon May 30, 2011 10:12 am
St Norberter
major-contributor
Best Album would be either JT or UF, AB isn't bad, after that there are spots of greatness.
Generally pre UF is much better than post AB
Generally pre UF is much better than post AB
75 Re: U2 tonight! Mon May 30, 2011 10:24 am
Mantha
contributor plus
For me, AB is the most complete album, and being honest, it was the last time they were truly relevant musically. Zooropa deflated all of that momentum, and any musical accolades they acquired post AB were based on their tours.
They're last album seems like a joke to me. It's almost as if they dared the record company they could make the most boring record in the world and STILL bring in record amounts of cash.
UF fire is pretty good, but I do find some of JT over rated. It's high points are in the stratosphere, but without the hits the album's song's don't do it for me.
Contrary to AB, Rattle and Hum is one of the worst albums on the whole of all time.
Some great songs on there, but the track listing makes for a jarring listening experience.
They're last album seems like a joke to me. It's almost as if they dared the record company they could make the most boring record in the world and STILL bring in record amounts of cash.
UF fire is pretty good, but I do find some of JT over rated. It's high points are in the stratosphere, but without the hits the album's song's don't do it for me.
Contrary to AB, Rattle and Hum is one of the worst albums on the whole of all time.
Some great songs on there, but the track listing makes for a jarring listening experience.76 Re: U2 tonight! Mon May 30, 2011 10:39 am
Goth_chic
uber-contributor
A friend of mine was pulled up on stage by Bono...she said her hubby recorded a video and she will post it later today! Pretty cool..she said she is still shaking.
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