U2 at the Sphere

Watched a few clips. What an incredible modern venue and hats off to U2 for such a visually compelling show in this new hi-tech venue. I wasn’t wild about them playing without Larry but once you see the place it’s understandable why they didn’t want to pass up the residency. Now their new single Atomic City doesn’t live up to their high standard and I would categorize it as an atomic stink bomb. Hoping they can get back to prime form, get Larry back in the drum seat and that there’s some better music ahead.

steveschneider wrote:Watched a few clips. What an incredible modern venue and hats off to U2 for such a visually compelling show in this new hi-tech venue. I wasn’t wild about them playing without Larry but once you see the place it’s understandable why they didn’t want to pass up the residency. Now their new single Atomic City doesn’t live up to their high standard and I would categorize it as an atomic stink bomb. Hoping they can get back to prime form, get Larry back in the drum seat and that there’s some better music ahead.

is that the Vegas thing?

Someone I work with went a month or two ago (I think) - she was filling me in on it, but I don't really remember what she was saying (I think she thought I was more interested than I actually was). She seemed to enjoy it.

Robert J Sakimano wrote:

steveschneider wrote:Watched a few clips. What an incredible modern venue and hats off to U2 for such a visually compelling show in this new hi-tech venue. I wasn’t wild about them playing without Larry but once you see the place it’s understandable why they didn’t want to pass up the residency. Now their new single Atomic City doesn’t live up to their high standard and I would categorize it as an atomic stink bomb. Hoping they can get back to prime form, get Larry back in the drum seat and that there’s some better music ahead.

is that the Vegas thing?

Someone I work with went a month or two ago (I think) - she was filling me in on it, but I don't really remember what she was saying (I think she thought I was more interested than I actually was). She seemed to enjoy it.

That’s correct. Looks like they are going to have the dead and co in there next. They are going to have to power wash all the grime and filth off of the sphere.

Eww. There are a number of bands I would pay to see there... not dead.

U2 used to be my most fave... like in 1987. Saw them at the Silverdome. Wasn't even remotely tempted for this.

AvgMSUJoe wrote:Eww. There are a number of bands I would pay to see there... not dead.

U2 used to be my most fave... like in 1987. Saw them at the Silverdome. Wasn't even remotely tempted for this.

From Live at Red Rocks up to Zooropa they wrote and recorded at the high level and at some points in that time frame were the best band on the planet. Give some of the concerts a look on YT. The song Zooropa has a really cool visual presentation and they sound great.

AvgMSUJoe wrote:Eww. There are a number of bands I would pay to see there... not dead.

U2 used to be my most fave... like in 1987. Saw them at the Silverdome. Wasn't even remotely tempted for this.

U2 hasn't released anything since The Joshua Tree that has done much for me with the exception of:

a) Rattle and Hum - the version of "Bullet The Blue Sky" alone is enough to purchase the entire record..

and..

b) "One" off of Achtung Baby is an all-timer for me..

It's so modern that it consumes enough electricity to power over 20,000 homes.

Robert J Sakimano wrote:

AvgMSUJoe wrote:Eww. There are a number of bands I would pay to see there... not dead.

U2 used to be my most fave... like in 1987. Saw them at the Silverdome. Wasn't even remotely tempted for this.

U2 hasn't released anything since The Joshua Tree that has done much for me with the exception of:

a) Rattle and Hum - the version of "Bullet The Blue Sky" alone is enough to purchase the entire record..

and..

b) "One" off of Achtung Baby is an all-timer for me..

Have you seen Eddie Vedder perform One at the Kennedy Center Honors U2?

Quite a celebrity turnout to the shows at the Sphere.

“ Dre, Katy Perry, Lars Ulrich, Oprah Winfrey, Orlando Bloom, Matt Damon, Snoop Dogg, Jason Bateman, and Paul McCartney.”

Also, they had Lady Gaga do a duet with them. To play in front of Paul McCartney now that’s something else!

Turtleneck wrote:It's so modern that it consumes enough electricity to power over 20,000 homes.

Had a business acquaintance who was an electrician,  then head of the electrical department , then head of maintainence at Caesar’s Palace.  He worked with their design staff to replace the neon with fiber and replaced all the lighting  they could with LED when they were comparatively expensive.   Said the monthly bill for electricity went from shocking to breath taking. The savings was in labor with 1000 hr bulbs lasting years not months.

Las Vegas has never been concerned about power usage because guests and visitors always foot the bill.

Motown Spartan wrote:

thanks, man.

Will check it when I'm not at the bar.

GRR Spartan wrote:

Turtleneck wrote:It's so modern that it consumes enough electricity to power over 20,000 homes.

Had a business acquaintance who was an electrician,  then head of the electrical department , then head of maintainence at Caesar’s Palace.  He worked with their design staff to replace the neon with fiber and replaced all the lighting  they could with LED when they were comparatively expensive.   Said the monthly bill for electricity went from shocking to breath taking. The savings was in labor with 1000 hr bulbs lasting years not months.

Las Vegas has never been concerned about power usage because guests and visitors always foot the bill.

That’s the power of gamblin.

Robert J Sakimano wrote:

Motown Spartan wrote:

thanks, man.

Will check it when I'm not at the bar.

You’re not still at the bar are you?

I’m supposed to see U2 at the sphere in february.

Motown Spartan wrote:

Robert J Sakimano wrote:
thanks, man.

Will check it when I'm not at the bar.

You’re not still at the bar are you?

well, not at the same bar.

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:I’m supposed to see U2 at the sphere in february.

Thanks for letting us know. Keep us posted on what you’re up to in March, too.

Turtleneck wrote:

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:I’m supposed to see U2 at the sphere in february.

Thanks for letting us know. Keep us posted on what you’re up to in March, too.

Skiing in Banff.

Thinking about running a trail half-marathon in February.

I'll let yall know.

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:

Turtleneck wrote:

Thanks for letting us know. Keep us posted on what you’re up to in March, too.

Skiing in Banff.

Cool!

gomersbro wrote:

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:

Skiing in Banff.

Cool!

what are you doing in march bro?

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:

gomersbro wrote:

Cool!

what are you doing in march bro?

Taking the kid to kindergarten and going to work, unfortunately. I am jealous, enjoy your trip.