U2 tickets

Jules · The biggest Geldof fan in the world, bar none!

U2 tickets

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

That reminds me I forgot to get my 1D tickets this morning, All gone now.

Who knows, The Rats might be the support band.

Out of interest how much are U2 tickets?

-- Edited by ArrGee on Thursday 4th of December 2014 10:57:20 AM

Jules · The biggest Geldof fan in the world, bar none!

Outrageous amount. I paid £64 for standing. They are well over £100.

Jules · The biggest Geldof fan in the world, bar none!

There are tickets advertised at £30. That will be £39 with the added fees. If you don't mind sitting on the M25 and cupping your ears to try hear them, then you could get those.

suss · In the Long Grass

I 'queued' virtually for a mate in case he didn't get his Fleetwood Mac tickets earlier today. Couldn't believe the prices - started at £80, plus £10 per ticket for what appeared to be the privilege, then £3 transaction fee for good measure/a laugh (delete as applicable).

I for one am really glad the Rats never got into similar territory. Can't think of anything worse than paying so much for a ****e view in an aircraft hangar, or outdoors (no offence Jules). As mentioned by many on the 2nd time around thread, there's a real thrill to how personal the recent Rats tours have been. Watching some rock 'deity' just leaves me cold, no matter how good the catalogue.

suss · In the Long Grass

p.s. I'll whisper it here, and possibly decrease font size, but standout gig by a mile for me this year was Carter USM 'final' show at Brixton about 10 days ago. £27, 26 tracks, energy from start to finish, didn't even mind numerous kicks in the head as crowd surfers passed overhead, or being suffocated against barrier with mush buried in APS security guy's armpit. Give me that over a sterile 'big' gig anyday

Jules · The biggest Geldof fan in the world, bar none!

I absolutely prefer the more intimate gigs over these huge ones. Unfortunately, I can't get to see U2 any other way. It puts me off seeing them too many times, just the once instead of all 4 in London. Apart from the expense and the hassle of having to queue even more ridiculously early, it is the only vaguely affordable way of seeing them. I got there at 10 am last time and there was already a queue building. Some people had been there over night. Even I'm not that crazy. One group of stupid fans had stayed over night and they then drank beer all day in searing 90+ degrees, hardly ate. Made themselves very sick and had to go home!!!???? Why would you do that???

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A seat would have been preferable for this, so no worries about queuing and I'd be able to see. However, for the middle block they would be £100 each, including fees. That's 3 Rats gigs, with some change, including fees.

The other obvious reason is there might be a Rats/U2 clash at that time of the year.

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

suss wrote:
p.s. I'll whisper it here, and possibly decrease font size, but standout gig by a mile for me this year was Carter USM 'final' show at Brixton about 10 days ago. £27, 26 tracks, energy from start to finish, didn't even mind numerous kicks in the head as crowd surfers passed overhead, or being suffocated against barrier with mush buried in APS security guy's armpit. Give me that over a sterile 'big' gig anyday

My favourite gig of 2014 was Franz Ferdinand at Somerset House. Lovely summer's evening in a courtyard and despite a crowd of over a couple of thousand it was pretty intimate as we weren't stood too far from the front.

To contradict the sterile big gig the other standout was Arcade Fire at Earls Court. When I arrived I was a bit disappointed to only have got just in front of the sound desk, but it turned out to be the ideal position to see both stages (there was a pop up stage behind the sound desk) and I was also beneath the glitterball that came down for the disco part. Add to that the streamers and it was a truly spectacular show. Far from sterile.

Been to a lot of good gigs so far this year with Kasabian to come tonight and possibly Chrissie Hynde next week.

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

Jules wrote:
October 30th (Fri) in London. The Rats had better NOT be doing a date then.

The following day Saturday 31st October 2015 is the 40th anniversary of the Rats first performance. Is it too much to expect they would play somewhere that night? Dublin, perhaps....

Bit surprising there were no gigs in Ireland this year.

Jules · The biggest Geldof fan in the world, bar none!

Don't say that. That will be a very expensive trip to Dublin because I can't sell on my U2 tickets. I have to be at the venue to do it.

They aren't allowed to do this to me.

suss · In the Long Grass

Jules,

Get H one of these and he can go to U2 while you have some real fun instead

Jules · The biggest Geldof fan in the world, bar none!

Brilliant . Except he's coming to see U2 as well, so that doesn't help the tickets. I could make fake ID for myself and get one of those and sell the tickets on. biggrin

-- Edited by Jules on Friday 5th of December 2014 04:49:56 PM

-- Edited by Jules on Friday 5th of December 2014 04:51:24 PM

musicmania · A Hold of Me

Is there absolutely no way to transfer tickets? I remember a friend couldn't make a gig once and got clearance for me to collect and try and sell the ticket. She had to send me a scan of her ID and credit card so obviously you would have to get someone you trust 100%!
I'm waiting for the U2 Dublin dates to be announced before using my codes. Last time round in Croker they had some really cheap tickets with an excellent view so hope they do that again in what I presume will be the 3arena since they are saying end of year for Dublin so too cold for out doors.

Jules · The biggest Geldof fan in the world, bar none!

Hmm, not sure about that. I'm don't think there's anyone who I know and trust enough who could actually do it. It's worth bearing in mind though.

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

Jules wrote:
Hmm, not sure about that. I'm don't think there's anyone who I know and trust enough who could actually do it. It's worth bearing in mind though.

I am 99% sure The Rats won't be doing anything that night. So don't worry about it.

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

BTW when are they going to announce they are playing on the Wednesday and Thursday at The O2?

manatthetop · In the Long Grass

I find it hard to get into this band. They have had some good songs over the years. But apart from that, I don't get it, they just go over my head

Lisa · Mondo Bongo

manatthetop wrote:
I find it hard to get into this band. They have had some good songs over the years. But apart from that, I don't get it, they just go over my head

U2? yeah, me too!! biggrin

Jules · The biggest Geldof fan in the world, bar none!

ArrGee wrote:
Jules wrote:
Hmm, not sure about that. I'm don't think there's anyone who I know and trust enough who could actually do it. It's worth bearing in mind though.
I am 99% sure The Rats won't be doing anything that night. So don't worry about it.

Whether or not they do anything 'special' the chances of them having a gig is high. It could be anywhere hmm wink

Mark L · Loudmouth

manatthetop wrote:
I find it hard to get into this band. They have had some good songs over the years. But apart from that, I don't get it, they just go over my head

I feel exactly the same. No offence, but I really honestly wouldn't go if someone paid for my ticket.

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

Mark L wrote:
manatthetop wrote:
I find it hard to get into this band. They have had some good songs over the years. But apart from that, I don't get it, they just go over my head
I feel exactly the same. No offence, but I really honestly wouldn't go if someone paid for my ticket.

They have had their moments (Pride and New Years Day come to mind as superb songs). I did see them once on a complimentary ticket on the zooropa tour at Wembley. They were OK live, but the screens and light show were very distracting and took over. I'll download their free LPs and might even get one of the £30 tickets if they announce another date.

Mark L · Loudmouth

So you would spend 10 times the amount that So Modern would have cost you, to see U2 perform the songs you already heard on Zooropla? wink

Jules · The biggest Geldof fan in the world, bar none!

What is Zooropia?

Mark L · Loudmouth

I don't know what Zooropia is, but I confirm I made a mistake by typing Zooropla.

You see, at this time of year, I should have remembered there was no L. disbelief

Jules · The biggest Geldof fan in the world, bar none!

Lol both wrong. Zooropia is probably the ropy version...

i need to to go to Specsavers.

-- Edited by Jules on Saturday 13th of December 2014 11:48:16 AM

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

Mark L wrote:
So you would spend 10 times the amount that So Modern would have cost you, to see U2 perform the songs you already heard on Zooropla?

I often pay bands to perform songs I have already heard when I go to their gigs. I paid 15 So Moderns for Kasabian last week so 10 So Moderns for U2 isn't that bad. That said it is always interesting when a band plays stuff I've never heard live.

I have to confess I spent over three So Moderns for Velvet Underground and Nico on vinyl yesterday and I already have the MP3s. I paid almost two So Moderns to see the Rats at Maida Vale on tube fares. Fortunately Melv was buying the beers, so they cost me no So Moderns at all.

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

ArrGee wrote:
Mark L wrote:
So you would spend 10 times the amount that So Modern would have cost you, to see U2 perform the songs you already heard on Zooropla?
I often pay bands to perform songs I have already heard when I go to their gigs. I paid 15 So Moderns for Kasabian last week so 10 So Moderns for U2 isn't that bad. That said it is always interesting when a band plays stuff I've never heard live.
I have to confess I spent over three So Moderns for Velvet Underground and Nico on vinyl yesterday and I already have the MP3s. I paid almost two So Moderns to see the Rats at Maida Vale on tube fares. Fortunately Melv was buying the beers, so they cost me no So Moderns at all.

Forked out 10 So Moderns (plus two So Modern booking fee) for U2 at The O2 today. Front row upstairs. Will bring binoculars, but pretty certain it won't sound any different than the 55 So Modern seats.

Now if only they could get the greatest Dublin band of all to support them...

Jules · The biggest Geldof fan in the world, bar none!

I love the new currency

. The 55 So Modern seats will just be nearer with a better view.

Did someone bang you on the head or something? Why did you buy tickets to see U2

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I assume that was they date. If the greatest Irish band are going to be supporting them, they have to do it on Fri 30th October, when I'm going.

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

Jules wrote:
I love the new currency . The 55 So Modern seats will just be nearer with a better view.

Did someone bang you on the head or something? Why did you buy tickets to see U2 .

I like a show, the tickets were cheap and it's near to work (one stop on the tube). Got The Who tickets just before Christmas for similar reasons, but that got postponed and will now be on a Sunday night I hate having to make any sort of effort to go to gigs. Just want to drop in on the way home and the closer the better. I was grumbling about getting home from Shoreditch the other night after seeing Julian Cope. Had to walk all the way to Liverpool Street to get the train six stops home.

I used to have an M25 rule, but it's starting to become a travelcard zone 2 one now. Only thing I am going to further out in next few months is a football game at Wembley.

Jules · The biggest Geldof fan in the world, bar none!

Your M25 rule has been well and truly broken.

That aside, living in London it is much easier for you to have a rule like that. It's a bit harder for the rest of us. We aren't too badly off in Oxford, in more recent years. The Stranglers make regular visits (seen them once) and the Rats have been. A regular visit from them would be good too.

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

ArrGee wrote:
I used to have an M25 rule, but it's starting to become a travelcard zone 2 one now. Only thing I am going to further out in next few months is a football game at Wembley.

In fact, the only time I plan to venture into Zone 1 again this year is to see The Who along with Kaiser Chiefs, Johnny Marr and Paul Wellhard(sic) in Hyde Park . Other than that nowt. Zone 1 is just for tourists

Jules · The biggest Geldof fan in the world, bar none!

Sounds worthy of a venture into tourist hell.

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ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

Jules wrote:
Your M25 rule has been well and truly broken.

I have no plans to break it again.

Evening trips to Cambridge were fun, but on neither occasion were the audience buzzing and it is the same show in London Zone 2 (with a far more enthusiastic crowd).

I may go to Ireland to see the Rats, but last time around I had booked a flight to Dublin along with a hotel room and still didn't go.

A trip to Cork in the summer for another twenty four hour party would be nice.

But right now, zones 2-4 are my new limit.

daggerrat · Never In A Million Years

So Arrgee do you not plan to go to any of the carfest/ rewind gigs ?

Tango · In the Long Grass

ArrGee wrote:
Jules wrote:
Your M25 rule has been well and truly broken.
I have no plans to break it again.

It's not a bad rule. I'll break it only for Manchester (best crowds, parents place nearby). Although might break it for Rebellion in Blackpool, home town pride and all that.

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

daggerrat wrote:
So Arrgee do you not plan to go to any of the carfest/ rewind gigs ?

No. Wouldn't go the Rewind ones under any circumstances (short set, cr@p line up). Not sure who is playing carfest.

I almost went to Chagstock (even had free tickets thanks to Ian & Tina), Chilfest and Vicar Street. I book hotel rooms and sometimes car hire and flights. Basically anything refundable. But as the dates approach, things crop up or I just think better of it.

The Butlins festival and Rebellion would be the ones I would go to as the line ups are very good. I did mention Butlins to Mrs. ArrGee, but the idea of an autumn weekend in Butlin's Skegness didn't go down well.

Should Pencil RAM turn out to be Glastonbury, I may go. Tickets are long gone, but there is another sale around April.

Jules · The biggest Geldof fan in the world, bar none!

daggerrat wrote:
So Arrgee do you not plan to go to any of the carfest/ rewind gigs ?

Rewind is a long way from ArrGee's zone limits. It's in the North.

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

daggerrat wrote:
So Arrgee do you not plan to go to any of the carfest/ rewind gigs ?

No. Wouldn't go the Rewind ones under any circumstances (short set, cr@p line up). Not sure who is playing carfest.

I almost went to Chagstock (even had free tickets thanks to Ian & Tina), Chilfest and Vicar Street. I book hotel rooms and sometimes car hire and flights. Basically anything refundable. But as the dates approach, things crop up or I just think better of it.

The Butlins festival and Rebellion would be the ones I would go to as the line ups are very good. I did mention Butlins to Mrs. ArrGee, but the idea of an autumn weekend in Butlin's Skegness didn't go down well.

Should Pencil RAM turn out to be Glastonbury, I may go. Tickets are long gone, but there is another sale around April.

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

Jules wrote:
Rewind is a long way from ArrGee's zone limits. It's in the North.

If it was in my garden, I'd draw the curtains and crank up the stereo.

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

Bloody big stage for U2 at the O2, Is Bono planning to cycle from one end to another?

Jules · The biggest Geldof fan in the world, bar none!

I suspect cycling isn't his thing anymore.

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

Jules wrote:
I suspect cycling isn't his thing anymore.

You know what they say; if you fall off you just get back on again...

Maybe he'll use a segway.

Jules · The biggest Geldof fan in the world, bar none!

Apparently it was his love of crazy speeds, when cycling. Can you get any speed up on a Segway! I have visions of him racing around the stage

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ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

ArrGee wrote:
Bloody big stage for U2 at the O2, Is Bono planning to cycle from one end to another?

The Edge goes over The Edge...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/music-news/11607723/U2s-The-Edge-falls-off-stage-while-performing-in-Vancouver.html

Wonder if they were playing "Walking in the Air"

Jules · The biggest Geldof fan in the world, bar none!

Edge just walked off the edge. Not looking where he was going. wink

-- Edited by Jules on Friday 15th of May 2015 01:55:30 PM

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

U2 are cheeky fcukers. Having charged me nearly £40 per ticket with all the fees, they are now selling "collector tickets" for a fiver! Apparently a collector ticket is a lanyard with a credit card sized plastic ticket on it.

@Jules - I know it is preaching to the converted, but make sure you arrive early for the floor standing on Friday. Apparently people missed the first half hour and more of the show on Monday despite being there an hour ahead of the performance. My plan is to turn up 5 minutes before and sit in the front row. Easy peasy!

Jules · The biggest Geldof fan in the world, bar none!

Getting there around 10 am. Been told it was utter chaos.

Travel into London a nightmare. Left home at 11 am. Just on DLR now. If they tour again I'll be getting seats. They'll be at the back, but can turn up 5 mins before.

Jules · The biggest Geldof fan in the world, bar none!

Took 4 hours to get here. Oxford to East London. Could have got to Dublin

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musicmania · A Hold of Me

ArrGee wrote:
U2 are cheeky fcukers. Having charged me nearly £40 per ticket with all the fees, they are now selling "collector tickets" for a fiver! Apparently a collector ticket is a lanyard with a credit card sized plastic ticket on it.

Dublin standing is ticketless so I hope they have these there! They scan our credit cards for entry to the venue.

Jules · The biggest Geldof fan in the world, bar none!

Ticketless nightmare here in London. Hope they get it sorted by tomorrow. They have 6 pens of 50 people getting through at the same time.

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musicmania · A Hold of Me

Fingers crossed they do. Glad they will have 3 tries at getting it right in Dublin before my gig!

Jules · The biggest Geldof fan in the world, bar none!

You will probably be ok in Dublin. London disorganisation

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Jules · The biggest Geldof fan in the world, bar none!

All chaos has been sorted. We were 70th and 71st in queue. Guaranteed no pushers in allowed and we will get first dibs on the rail. They are letting only one pen for north and one for south at a time.

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

Jules wrote:
We were 70th and 71st in queue.

Slacking off a bit there!

I was looking at swapping my cheap seats for standing tickets (as loads suddenly came available yesterday), but the queue situation put me off. That and no one wants the cheap seats!

Jules · The biggest Geldof fan in the world, bar none!

Not a good swap. We are queuing indoors and we've taken seats. It's dry at least. Can wander off from the queue and use cafes if you wish. Time passing quickly.

Not such a seasoned U2 goer as a Rats goer. 8.30 am was early enough. I wonder what time no 1 got here

. Overnight is banned.

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

Jules wrote:
Not a good swap. We are queuing indoors and we've taken seats. It's dry at least. Can wander off from the queue and use cafes if you wish. Time passing quickly.

Not such a seasoned U2 goer as a Rats goer. 8.30 am was early enough. I wonder what time no 1 got here . Overnight is banned.

I guess you only have to make the Rats queue about ten minutes before doors open.

8.30am! I could have waved to you when I arrived at work.

Just seven hours to wait now....

I could get to Dublin, be at the front to see the Rats and be back home in that time

Jules · The biggest Geldof fan in the world, bar none!

. If I had seats I'd stroll up at the very last minute.

It took four hours to get across here from Oxford yesterday. Could get to Diblin and be there for front row Rats in that time.

Jules · The biggest Geldof fan in the world, bar none!

Queuing indoors at least.

manatthetop · In the Long Grass

Enjoy Jules,

My son got me two tickets for the Belfast gig But I want to sell them

Jules · The biggest Geldof fan in the world, bar none!

Not long to go now. Should secure a place at the rail.

manatthetop · In the Long Grass

Good luck with that. Hope you all have a great night

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

manatthetop wrote:
Enjoy Jules,

My son got me two tickets for the Belfast gig But I want to sell them

Looks like I have sold my two seats, so now i can buy a standing ticket. And join the queues...

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

ArrGee wrote:
manatthetop wrote:
Enjoy Jules,

My son got me two tickets for the Belfast gig But I want to sell them
Looks like I have sold my two seats, so now i can buy a standing ticket. And join the queues...

Only the standing tickets are now not available...

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

ArrGee wrote:
ArrGee wrote:
manatthetop wrote:
Enjoy Jules,

My son got me two tickets for the Belfast gig But I want to sell them
Looks like I have sold my two seats, so now i can buy a standing ticket. And join the queues...
Only the standing tickets are now not available...

No they are back again! Just thinking about it...

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

ArrGee wrote:
ArrGee wrote:
ArrGee wrote:
manatthetop wrote:
Enjoy Jules,

My son got me two tickets for the Belfast gig But I want to sell them
Looks like I have sold my two seats, so now i can buy a standing ticket. And join the queues...
Only the standing tickets are now not available...
No they are back again! Just thinking about it...

Ok, got it now, so committed to going!

Jules · The biggest Geldof fan in the world, bar none!

That was fantastic. What a show! Had Bono a few feet from us at one point, looking straight at us.

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

Jules wrote:
Had Bono a few feet from us at one point, looking straight at us.

LOL. You ain't Pauline Calf in another life, are you?

Looks like I got more or less the last standing ticket, cos there are none left now, better check I have the correct credit card...

Jules · The biggest Geldof fan in the world, bar none!

My card had expired. I kept it and took new one just in case. No hassle.

If you're standing be warned only 2 people scanning. Takes forever. You might be wIting a very long time if you come late. Either way you can't win.

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

Jules wrote:
My card had expired. I kept it and took new one just in case. No hassle.

If you're standing be warned only 2 people scanning. Takes forever. You might be wIting a very long time if you come late. Either way you can't win.

I will get there about 6pm, should be ok. Will get some wasabi to eat in the queue.

Just wondering where to stand. Near big stage or near little stage...

Jules · The biggest Geldof fan in the world, bar none!

They do quite a lot on the stage, but you can't see the main stage. If you somewhere in the middle you'll see both. Being tall, you can go back a bit.

Jules · The biggest Geldof fan in the world, bar none!

Some photos:
www.facebook.com/thehippyangel/media_set

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

Jules wrote:
They do quite a lot on the stage, but you can't see the main stage. If you somewhere in the middle you'll see both. Being tall, you can go back a bit.

If they did opta stats on the gig, it would have been Bono doing most yardage followed by me. I went to main stage on south at start, headed to mini stage when they had the intermission and back to main stage north at the end. The show is really good and despite the vastness of the arena you feel pretty close up and intimate. The songs are a mixed bunch. Some sections are really good, but others leave you drifting. Glad I went, but those in the seats and red zone must feel like suckers paying four or five times more than the herd. Fortunately being tall, I did see everything, All the fcuking iPads and mobile phones. Some cnut even used my head as a tripod! (well for about two seconds).

Jules · The biggest Geldof fan in the world, bar none!

Did you start jumping up and down? Yes you're lucky being tall, anywhere down there is good. I couldn't see a thing when they were on the main stage, even when I moved back at the end it was impossible. A very good show indeed.

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

Jules wrote:
Did you start jumping up and down? Yes you're lucky being tall, anywhere down there is good. I couldn't see a thing when they were on the main stage, even when I moved back at the end it was impossible. A very good show indeed.

Nah, I didn't get that excited! Initially I stood by the barrier in front of the Red Zone (Suckers!) and there was a slight step up which gave me a really good view. After Sunday Bloody Sunday, headed for the toilets, and grabbed a beer (now that was good, guys walking around with beer on their backs serving you! But why £5.20, as if people have 20p to hand. When I came back out it was only five or six deep on the mini stage which was really up close. I didn't quite have Bono cos he was distracted by a blue haired tattooed girl on stage. Then as they left that stage, I drifted around and was back in front of the Red Zone again for the Joshua Tree/Unforgettable Fire trio at the end of the main set.

I have to say that that for such a big venue they did a show that meant a large number of the audience could actually see them at some point even if they were in the top tier. Lot better than when I saw them at Wembley many moons ago. Glad I sold my seats though, as it would have been a limited view of the edge of the screen (no pun intended, OK maybe it was). I did well out of the wheeling and dealing. I effectively got paid to go and see them!

noelindublin · Loudmouth

Mark L wrote:
manatthetop wrote:
I find it hard to get into this band. They have had some good songs over the years. But apart from that, I don't get it, they just go over my head
I feel exactly the same. No offence, but I really honestly wouldn't go if someone paid for my ticket.

Geldof was at one of the U2 gigs......

http://www.irishmirror.ie/showbiz/celebrity-news/stars-come-out-help-u2-6744728

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

noelindublin wrote:
Geldof was at one of the U2 gigs......
http://www.irishmirror.ie/showbiz/celebrity-news/stars-come-out-help-u2-6744728

Yep, sat with Noel Gallagher in the VIP seats. Maybe Noel asked Geldof if the Rats could warm up the crowd for him at the Albert Hall next month...

noelindublin · Loudmouth

ArrGee wrote:
noelindublin wrote:
Geldof was at one of the U2 gigs......
http://www.irishmirror.ie/showbiz/celebrity-news/stars-come-out-help-u2-6744728
Yep, sat with Noel Gallagher in the VIP seats. Maybe Noel asked Geldof if the Rats could warm up the crowd for him at the Albert Hall next month...

I've never liked Oasis. I wouldn't want the Rats playing second fiddle to that lot.That coat Geldof is wearing in the pic goes down as another of his fashion disasters.

Wonder how many of us on this forum would go for Blur or Oasis? Blur definitely for me. (think I'm about 20 years too late with this one) smile

Tango · In the Long Grass

noelindublin wrote:
ArrGee wrote:
noelindublin wrote:
Geldof was at one of the U2 gigs......
http://www.irishmirror.ie/showbiz/celebrity-news/stars-come-out-help-u2-6744728
Yep, sat with Noel Gallagher in the VIP seats. Maybe Noel asked Geldof if the Rats could warm up the crowd for him at the Albert Hall next month...
I've never liked Oasis. I wouldn't want the Rats playing second fiddle to that lot.That coat Geldof is wearing in the pic goes down as another of his fashion disasters.
Wonder how many of us on this forum would go for Blur or Oasis? Blur definitely for me. (think I'm about 20 years too late with this one)

Of course course correct answer to Blur or Oasis is Pulp ;)

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

noelindublin wrote:
I wouldn't want the Rats playing second fiddle to that lot. That coat Geldof is wearing in the pic goes down as another of his fashion disasters.
Wonder how many of us on this forum would go for Blur or Oasis? Blur definitely for me. (think I'm about 20 years too late with this one)

Well they did at Latitude! When did Geldof actually dress halfway decently? I can't believe someone with two wives and four daughters has had so many bad outfits down the years. Once when I went to pick up my daughter from school in my white jeans which I miraculously managed to get into after some extreme dieting, she blanked me at the gate. When I got home, she begged me to never wear them again!

I like Blur and I like Oasis, so there's only one way to decide.... FIGHT!!! (or Pulp as I used to answer 20 years ago)

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

Tango wrote:
Of course course correct answer to Blur or Oasis is Pulp ;)

Of course course!

Jules · The biggest Geldof fan in the world, bar none!

I can't do Oasis or Blur, clearly too old for that.

Bob was at the Monday night gig (second gig). Liam Gallagher sang with Bono. Glad I missed that duet. Would have been mortified if it was the other duet.

Tango · In the Long Grass

ArrGee wrote:
Tango wrote:
Of course course correct answer to Blur or Oasis is Pulp ;)
Of course course!

Goddamnit!

Jules · The biggest Geldof fan in the world, bar none!

Oops I said wrong Gallagher. Wouldn't be interested in either.

noelindublin · Loudmouth

ArrGee wrote:
noelindublin wrote:
I wouldn't want the Rats playing second fiddle to that lot. That coat Geldof is wearing in the pic goes down as another of his fashion disasters.
Wonder how many of us on this forum would go for Blur or Oasis? Blur definitely for me. (think I'm about 20 years too late with this one)
Well they did at Latitude! When did Geldof actually dress halfway decently? I can't believe someone with two wives and four daughters has had so many bad outfits down the years. Once when I went to pick up my daughter from school in my white jeans which I miraculously managed to get into after some extreme dieting, she blanked me at the gate. When I got home, she begged me to never wear them again!
I like Bur and I like Oasis, so there's only one way to decide.... FIGHT!!! (or Pulp as I used to answer 20 years ago)

I don't particularly like his snakeskin suit.It's too light coloured- it doesn't show up well on stage. He does have a nice blue shirt that I like, and generally I like his dark pin striped look. Most of the time he looks cool enough, but then out of nowhere you get those awful photos in the newspapers, but that's probably true for most celebrities( and us mere mortals too).

I think Blur had the brains and Oasis the muscles. BTW Sheffields Baby Bird were pretty good. Some really good album tracks and singles and a really good song called I'm Too Handsome To Be Homeless, file under lost Britpop.

Jules · The biggest Geldof fan in the world, bar none!

I don't like that snakeskin suit and think it's time for a change

. I do love the blue suit he is now wearing for solo gigs. It's a gorgeous colour and nice and bright for stage. He has an interesting array of suits.

musicmania · A Hold of Me

That brown coat is manky. Needs binning. However it does look like he has a nice suit under it. Snakeskin suit needs binning too.
Personally I don't care if no one gets up to perform with U2 when I see them in Dublin. I'm paying to see them.
20 years ago in the Blur v Oasis I was in team Oasis. Used to love their music but not as fond of it now. Never liked Blur, so yeah Pulp is a good reply there!

Jules · The biggest Geldof fan in the world, bar none!

No one sang with them the night I was there. I was happy with that. Unless it's Bob, then I'm there just for U2.

Jules · The biggest Geldof fan in the world, bar none!

And yes, Pulp is the answer to that question.

noelindublin · Loudmouth

Jules wrote:
And yes, Pulp is the answer to that question.

I'd go Pulp, then Blur and give Oasis a wide berth.

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

noelindublin wrote:
Jules wrote:
And yes, Pulp is the answer to that question.
I'd go Pulp, then Blur and give Oasis a wide berth.

I like all of them. Not equally, but I have all their albums and most singles. Also similar for Suede, Dodgy, Kula Shaker, Bluetones and Supergrass. Pretty much every band from that era was superb, can't think of a bad one.

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

Just had a thought. U2 finish their tour on 28 November in Dublin. So all their kit will be mothballed until they go to the USA in May. I wonder if it would fit in the Olympia? You could have the Rats in the screen and on a small stage...

Jules · The biggest Geldof fan in the world, bar none!

Maybe the e stage will fit. Doubt the middle section and main stage would. Not that I've been in there, mind you.

Jules · The biggest Geldof fan in the world, bar none!

ArrGee wrote:
noelindublin wrote:
Jules wrote:
And yes, Pulp is the answer to that question.
I'd go Pulp, then Blur and give Oasis a wide berth.
I like all of them. Not equally, but I have all their albums and most singles. Also similar for Suede, Dodgy, Kula Shaker, Bluetones and Supergrass. Pretty much every band from that era was superb, can't think of a bad one.

Now I do like Supergrass, but don't know the others too well. I'd give Blur a very wide berth. Bleurg... Oasis are dreadful, never did understand their popularity. Awful whiny singing.

Lisa · Mondo Bongo

I can't claim to be a huge fan - but I do like listening to Blur, Pulp and Oasis. Not an expert on their stuff but I do tend to like the vocals, lyrics and the guitars. However I've never really "got" U2 at all ...

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

Lisa wrote:
I can't claim to be a huge fan - but I do like listening to Blur, Pulp and Oasis. Not an expert on their stuff but I do tend to like the vocals, lyrics and the guitars. However I've never really "got" U2 at all ...

I like U2. I like Pulp. I like Blur. I like Oasis. (oh oh time to go to facebook)

Now all of them can be a bit hit or miss, but they have all done some very good songs at points.

There are more important issues that urgently need addressing

http://www.nme.com/news/phil-collins/89541

manatthetop · In the Long Grass

Going to this gig Wednesday night. Can say I am looking forward to it But son got me the tickets So it will be good to be with him on the night. I do like some of U2s stuff But I just don't get the same buss as I do with the Rats

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

manatthetop wrote:
Going to this gig Wednesday night. Can say I am looking forward to it But son got me the tickets So it will be good to be with him on the night. I do like some of U2s stuff But I just don't get the same buss as I do with the Rats

So you are looking forward to it. Dare I say it, even if you aren't much of a U2 fan, it is a really good arena show and well worth seeing.

If you are standing, then it is best to be at the main stage for the first 8 or so songs and then drift back to the mini stage for the mini set and then go back towards the main stage. Also don't go too close to the stage otherwise you miss all the visuals. Best rock show I ever saw at The O2, but I suppose there isn't much competition as I have only been there for three gigs

Jules · The biggest Geldof fan in the world, bar none!

I liked being close up and personal at the e stage. However, I did lean back to see the visuals. IT wasn't that bad and later moved back.

ArrGee · Back To Boomtown

Jules wrote:
I liked being close up and personal at the e stage. However, I did lean back to see the visuals. IT wasn't that bad and later moved back.

I was very close to the e stage when I wondered over to it. Only had 3 people in front of me, but as all I could see was Larry Mullen's ar$e, I moved around a bit to where it was five deep (no pun intended) and then saw the Edge's ar$e while he played piano... The e stage didn't seem that popular the night I went.

manatthetop · In the Long Grass

ArrGee wrote:

manatthetop wrote:
Going to this gig Wednesday night. Can say I am looking forward to it But son got me the tickets So it will be good to be with him on the night. I do like some of U2s stuff But I just don't get the same buss as I do with the Rats
So you are looking forward to it. Dare I say it, even if you aren't much of a U2 fan, it is a really good arena show and well worth seeing.
If you are standing, then it is best to be at the main stage for the first 8 or so songs and then drift back to the mini stage for the mini set and then go back towards the main stage. Also don't go too close to the stage otherwise you miss all the visuals. Best rock show I ever saw at The O2, but I suppose there isn't much competition as I have only been there for three gigs

I need to go back to school mate I meant to say Can't say I am looking forward to it