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  1. The rumours Alan Cross published were taken from a French publication, Paris Match. Which seem to be repeating what was stated in Irish tabloids, who quoted U2Songs as their source, who took their Sofi stadium information from here (and thanked the poster who shared the KROQ information.)
  2. I did a poor job of just saying The more shows in cities was the exciting part of the news. I have less income than expected now, and can't travel too far, but should I travel, it will be nice to just stay in one place for a week or so.
  3. Originally posted by pleasegone:I did a poor job of just saying The more shows in cities was the exciting part of the news. I have less income than expected now, and can't travel too far, but should I travel, it will be nice to just stay in one place for a week or so.
    That was the interesting piece the French paper added. And that didn’t come out of the Irish tabloids. Can the band draw people in for more stadium shows in one city if they play less cities? On The Joshua Tree 2019 tour they had a couple of second nights planned in cities that didn’t happen because of weak sales on the first night.
  4. Originally posted by u2wanderer1:[..]
    That was the interesting piece the French paper added. And that didn’t come out of the Irish tabloids. Can the band draw people in for more stadium shows in one city if they play less cities? On The Joshua Tree 2019 tour they had a couple of second nights planned in cities that didn’t happen because of weak sales on the first night.
    I wonder if this means that U2's next tour will be in a similar mould to Coldplay's current tour in terms of itinerary.

    It'll be interesting to see what the demand for U2 will be in 2023. I'm sure a five year absence from Europe/NA will help.
  5. I kinda like the longer stints in cities, will be easier for them as well.
  6. So it will be the same boring places all over again, so no chance for places they haven't been for long... so no real tour, just a few cities where they've been thousand times already...
  7. Originally posted by Alvin:So it will be the same boring places all over again, so no chance for places they haven't been for long... so no real tour, just a few cities where they've been thousand times already...
    If they were all 20-35, you might have a point. But they are Senior Citizens. That they are touring at all is a bonus. They probably should have done the multiple shows in the same cities by 2001 or so to save time, energy, and effects on the health. Bono has gone through a lot, most we know about, and the one big thing we can only speculate on. As long as they cover more than a few small areas, most fans that really want to go can take a trip. I'm not exactly wealthy, but I can justify 3 shows.
  8. Welp, guess I'm ready to head to Chicago again. It's really not bad, a 6 hour drive. It was a lot easier to travel for concerts when I was young and single, even though I had no money.
  9. Originally posted by pleasegone:Another rumor from another site:

    https://www.ajournalofmusicalthings.com/because-so-many-u2-fans-read-this-website-heres-some-u2-news/

    Of course, this Alan Cross guy, supposedly well known...could have taken everthing from this site lol

    The French edition of the BONO Memoir is scheduled for release on NOVEMBER 2, 2022, and will be published by ÉDITION FAYARD with title Surrender: 40 songs. One story.
    A new studio album, their 15th, will be released in 2023. The title is still unknown.
    The new album will be followed by a tour.
    U2 will open the new MSG Sphere in Las Vegas and then embark on stadium tour around the globe.
    The band is planning to spend one week in each major city in order to reduce their carbon footprint (less travel)
    They are scheduled to play Croke Park in Dublin in May 2023 (although that rumour has been debunked by some; it’s apparently actually a booking by Muse).
    They will play in California at the new SOFI Stadium
    The tour will continue throughout 2023 and 2024

    I have been suggesting they play multiple times in the same cities for about 20 years. You save money on travel, and don't put the same milage on the rigors of the road. And if you hit 15-30 major cities, every U2 Start member can see multiple shows!!!! I would be up for 3 for sure. Even if I have to sneak in as Paul McGuinness to afford it. Funny they don't mention the 2 new albums...just one, but perhaps Alan Cross is not a huge fan himself, and did not notice the omission.


    No way will Muse play Croke park. Struggled with sales in a 13k arena last time around. But are now playing a 80k venue, at a time when you coule argue their popularity has dropped off.
  10. Originally posted by kevinu267:[..]


    No way will Muse play Croke park. Struggled with sales in a 13k arena last time around. But are now playing a 80k venue, at a time when you coule argue their popularity has dropped off.
    It’s not U2 either. Sources at Croke who have shared early knowledge about previous U2 bookings have confirmed U2 are not booked in there for 2023. (Or 2024.)


  11. Why do you keep writing them off as frail old men when they're all less than 10 years older than you according to your profile? Yes, at 56, I have learned to accept that I am no longer young but I don't see myself as old either and I'm damn sure the band don't. Even the true senior citizens like Sir Paul McCartney and Mick Jagger are still rocking around in their 80s, so there's evidence that being older isn't a barrier to touring.
  12. Originally posted by Sydney_MIke:[..]


    Why do you keep writing them off as frail old men when they're all less than 10 years older than you according to your profile? Yes, at 56, I have learned to accept that I am not longer young but I don't see myself as old either and I'm damn sure the band don't. Even the true senior citizens like Sir Paul McCartney and Mick Jagger are still rocking around in their 80s, so there's evidence that being older isn't a barrier to touring.
    Plus they have better access to premier healthcare!