Oakland 360 – my U2 Concerts A to Z
The U2 360 show in Oakland, California at McAfee Coliseum on June 7, 2011 was an easy pick for my favorite ‘O’ U2 concert. But not because it was an amazing [continue reading]
Larry Mullen
Larry’s 40th Birthday Providence2 Elevation – my U2 Concerts A to Z
Providence2 Elevation was and is my favorite U2 show ever. I doubt there will ever be another night like it. That was Larry’s 40th Birthday show, so obviously it was [continue reading]
Jersey1 Elevation – my U2 Concerts A to Z
The first show in New Jersey on Elevation was one of my favorites of the tour. It was at that concert I had my first encounter with Larry Mullen Jr. I would have two more [continue reading]
Giants Stadium ZooTv – my U2 Concerts A to Z
One of my favorite U2 concerts was Opening Night of the ZooTv Outside Broadcast Tour at Giants Stadium in New Jersey on August 12, 1992. It was my first tour opener. It was [continue reading]
Baltimore Elevation – my U2 concerts A to Z
My favorite U2 concert that begins with B is without a doubt Baltimore Elevation on October 19, 2001. It is probably one of my top ten favorite concerts ever. The Baltimore [continue reading]
The ELEVATION Tour is officially a teenager
Thirteen years ago today I was in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida for the start of U2’s Elevation Tour. Although I knew this show was going to be special because I had never [continue reading]
My Favorite U2 Tours
Since I ranked my favorite U2 albums and songs, I thought I would continue my ranking with tours, eras, lyrics and whatever else I can think of. Today’s post is about [continue reading]
U2 play two new songs and chat with Jimmy Fallon on the new Tonight Show
There were a lot of firsts last night. It was the first The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. U2 was the show’s first musical guest. It was the first time U2 [continue reading]
From the LA Times, U2 talks about New Album due in April
U2 talks of new album in the works, Nelson Mandela U2 looks to Nelson Mandela for inspiration for its ‘Ordinary Love’ on the soundtrack of ‘Mandela: Long [continue reading]
U2 BROTHR, a great guy and now a great documentary
Do you know Mark Baker? Maybe you know him as U2 BROTHR? How about that guy at the U2 show in the GA line and on the front rail at the stage in the mirrorball hardhat wearing [continue reading]
My U2 A to Z Blogging Challenge Recap
I love blogging the A to Z Blog Challenge – blogging everyday in April, except Sundays, on a specific theme. I loved doing it last year, and I enjoyed it even more [continue reading]
Three-Sixty (360) Tour – my U2 A to Z
I really don’t think I can fit everything about U2’s 360 Tour into one blog post. It changed my life, literally. I saw 8 shows on the first US leg in 2009 and all [continue reading]
Storm, Electrical – my U2 A to Z
Sorry, but I had to fudge this one a bit. I really wanted to include Electrical Storm video in ‘My U2 A to Z’ and I couldn’t leave out the Elevation Tour, [continue reading]
Quest Field Seattle – my U2 A to Z
DAY 22 – JUNE 4 – U2 360 #3 – Qwest Field SEATTLE The U2 360 show in Seattle was better than the previous two shows I had been to in Denver and Salt Lake [continue reading]
Larry Mullen Jr – my U2 A to Z
I love Larry Mullen Jr, U2’s drummer. He is my favorite drummer, and my second favorite man – a close second behind Elvis. And ironically Larry is a huge Elvis [continue reading]
Elevation Tour – my U2 A to Z
U2’s Elevation Tour is my favorite U2 tour and one of the most amazing experiences of my life! From the tour opener on March 24, 2001 in Ft. Lauderdale to the final show [continue reading]
Bono – my U2 A to Z
When most people think of U2, they think of Bono. In fact some people even refer to U2 as Bono and the Boys, which really annoys me but that is a topic for another time. Bono [continue reading]
Happy 21st Birthday Achtung Baby!
I must admit that when Achtung Baby was released in November of 1991, I did not like it. It was such a departure from The Joshua Tree and Rattle and Hum, and actually from [continue reading]
Get On Your Boots – my spiritual journey with U2
After writing about my five favorite U2 songs and their theological references, it is now time to go through each U2 album – chronologically backwards starting with No [continue reading]
E is for Electrical Storm
My favorite U2 song that begins with E is Electrical Storm. I have to admit the entire reason it is one of my favorites is because of the video. Every time I listen to [continue reading]
On the Road With U2 