2015 was a great year to be a U2 fan. In 2015 I reached a goal that I had set back in 2010, in during the 360 Tour. I published my U2 memoir On the Road with U2 – my musical journey – and people seemed to like it! Apparently people enjoyed reading about my adventures and travels to 75 U2 shows [continue reading]
Today is not a holiday to me because it’s Halloween. Today is a holiday to me because it’s Larry Mullen Jr’s Birthday! It is also the anniversary of my favorite U2 show ever, Larry’s 40th Birthday show in Providence, Rhode Island on the Elevation Tour October 31, 2001! That [continue reading]
The seventh U2ieTour show in New York City at Madison Square Garden saw the tour debut of “Satellite of Love” (not played since 1993), Paul Simon singing “Mother and Child Reunion,” the booing of an obnoxious ‘fan,’ and the return of the Dalton Brothers – [continue reading]
How many bands attend a fan party and play with the tribute band? Only U2 and that’s why we love them because they love us! We were never more shocked and excited then when Edge and Adam took the stage with Unforgettable Fire and played “Where the Streets Have No Name” and [continue reading]
The fifth U2ieTour show in New York City on July 26, 2015 was the fourth anniversary of the last 360 show in the U.S. That show in Pittsburgh was when Larry hugged me on his way to the stage. This NYC5 show wasn’t quite as memorable. Although Larry did finally wear his blue shirt that I [continue reading]
What made the first two U2ieTour shows in New York City at Madison Square Garden on July 18 and 19 especially fantastic was that I was not expecting anything – I had no plans to meet the band or wait in the GA line. I had already had so many great experiences on this tour that I had no goals [continue reading]
It was my first U2ieTour ticket purchased. I used my u2.com presale code to ensure I would see U2 Opening Night at Madison Square Garden. This Saturday July 18, 2011 will be my 85th U2 show, my 10th of the innocence and experience tour, and U2’s first of eight shows in New York City where [continue reading]
The fifth and final show in Chicago, my ninth of the tour and 84th overall, was magnificent! I finally got my picture with Larry (after 23 years of touring), and U2 played “Gloria,” “Bad” ending with a verse from “Moment of Surrender,” “California” [continue reading]
The fourth ie show in Chicago (my 83rd overall) saw the debut of “The Crystal Ballroom” – finally! Chicago4 was also the first show on the ie tour that did not have a fan on stage filming on Meerkat – and Bono did not pull anyone up during “Mysterious Ways.” I [continue reading]
I was right each Chicago show is better than the last! Last night’s third ie show in Chicago, my 82nd overall, was magnificent! U2 played “Gloria,” Lucifer’s Hands,” “All I want is You,” and Bono sang the “I Did” in response to “Did you [continue reading]
On the two days off between U2 shows Friday and Saturday, I went to two Fan MeetUps and took a boat tour of Chicago. I met so many great people at the Fan MeetUps, most of whom I’ve been chatting with online for years but hadn’t actually met yet. I saw the beautiful architecture of [continue reading]
The second show in Chicago was better than the first, even without my favorite “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For.” I have a feeling each show is going to be better than the last, making Chicago5 next week an epic show! The day started off great when I met Larry! [continue reading]
The first of five U2ieTour shows in Chicago Wednesday June 24, 2015 was my fifth of the tour and my 80th U2 show overall (since ZooTv in 1992). I think it was the loudest and most crowded I’ve seen so far this tour. It was the first time I’ve heard “Elevation” this tour and [continue reading]
Today is the first of my 10 days in Chicago for five U2ieTour shows, three Fan MeetUps and lots of deep dish pizza! I’ve only been here 8 hours and haven’t done anything really, but I love this city! I have a feeling this is going to be the best 10 days of the summer! I left my house in [continue reading]
I am SO excited for this U2ieTour Chicago trip! Not only do I get to spend 10 days in one of my favorite cities, but I get to see five U2 shows! In my 23 years of U2 touring, I have never seen five consecutive U2 shows in the same city before. Add to that, finally meeting other fans who I’ve [continue reading]
The U2ieTour shows in Denver were the last added. I sold two of my NYC shows, so I could go to Denver. One, because it was a weekend. Two, because I am a Broncos fan and like going to Denver. Three, because I wanted to see U2 in a different city. And four, because I knew these shows in Denver would [continue reading]
Vancouver Day 1 – May 13, 2015 4:10am est I wrote from BWI airport, “My musical journey continues. Today I start the U2ieTour – 15 shows in Vancouver, Denver, Chicago and NYC.” I woke up at 3am after about two hours of sleep – a little dozing off and on before that. I [continue reading]
Opening Night of U2ieTour was fantastic! Vancouver is fantastic! I’m having a blast. Ok now on to the show! I did not wait in the GA line at all. I arrived at 6pm right before the doors were supposed to open. I stood at the rail at the e stage right next to where Larry was going to be. See [continue reading]
For the 360 Tour, I drove to every concert – with my two dogs. Now this year for the iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour, I’m flying to every concert – except for the ones in New York City. So this tour my dogs, Elvis and Cilla, will not be traveling with me – except maybe to New [continue reading]
On Monday January 26th, U2 announced there would be more shows in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City, London and Barcelona, but only the date for LA was announced. And it was only one show, which goes against the paired-shows theme where the first and second night shows will be different. The [continue reading]
On the Road With U2 