U2 Tour Dates - Now Official!- Page 75

[Ellie3]

Posted: 4/27/05 at 9:10pm

They played a reasonable mix of AI and the older stuff, plus some interesting covers like Queen's We Are The Champions (or whatever that song is called.) There are no words to describe how great it was...really, I was in heaven. I only hope U2 will be as good in October! They came out to YMCA, and then launched straight into American Idiot...I'm not ashamed to say that my panties moistened at that moment. And BJ is sooooooooo divine. All of his little crotch-wriggles drove me crazy. There's one part of the show where he looks for three people from the crowd to come up onstage and play with him...I screamed myself hoarse, but alas he overlooked me. He wanted people who could play the drums, bass or guitar...none of which I can play, so I would have made an eejit of myself anyway...but still, any opportunity to cop a feel of his groin.

And the best part was, he handed over his guitar for the random person to play...and then he said he could keep it!!! Oh my God, I would have died. I seriously would have dropped down dead. Mabel......is it too late for you to consider Giants Stadium? It would be soooooooooooooo incredibly worth it.
Updated On: 4/27/05 at 09:10 PM

[mabel]

Posted: 4/27/05 at 9:13pm

His final offer was $57...Dunno...Off to watch AI. I'll be back!

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 4/27/05 at 9:14pm

$57? What an awkward price. What did you start your price at? Is it the full cast recording or just a demo? It's going to be a heck of a collector's item some day, even/especially if it closes in the next few years.

Ellie, he GAVE a guitar to the random person who was playing it? I would die. Totally, totally die.

[Ellie3]

Posted: 4/27/05 at 9:14pm

AI? Green Day? Oh, American Idol. And $75 sounds more than fair - I say go for it! You can always kid yourself that you'll buy a copy and have them all sign it at the stage door, so you won't feel so bad about giving up your own.

[#1Elphie]

Posted: 4/27/05 at 9:15pm

I would take his offer, but that's just me. If you think you can get more, try.
Ellie, sounds awesome. But I wonder how you could dare say something like this: "I only hope U2 will be as good in October!"
Do you doubt U2's greatness? You really think Green Day could even come close? I'm disappointed, really. *tsk tsk*
Updated On: 4/27/05 at 09:15 PM

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 4/27/05 at 9:17pm

I vote to kick Ellie out of the U2 tribe, but that's just me. Yay or nay?

[Ellie3]

Posted: 4/27/05 at 9:17pm

I know Tiff!!!!! I was so jealous. I forgot to mention that the three people took the place of the other members of the band...they actually got to play a song onstage with Billie, after he talked them through the steps. Amazing. When is Nia seeing them again? Tonight?

[Ellie3]

Posted: 4/27/05 at 9:18pm

U2? *shrug* See ya! *leaves thread*

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 4/27/05 at 9:20pm

Eejit. She's lurking. Why does she even pretend otherwise?

No idea about Som. Poor BJ...stuck in Ohio. How did the audience members sound? Were they all in teh same key with the right tempo? It would be HILARIOUS if some moron wanting to get some stage time with Green Day just waved their arms pretending they knew how to play an instrument, and totally got screwed when they were handed the drum sticks.

[mabel]

Posted: 4/27/05 at 9:24pm

I know, $57's an odd price. He even said it was odd, but couldn't bring himself to pay $60. I just don't know. I totally wouldn't expect to get more, but I don't know that I want to sell it (more for Yazbek's autograph than anything else...not sure when I'd be able to get him again). *sigh*

[Ellie3]

Posted: 4/27/05 at 9:25pm

*re-enters thread*

Um, yes..that would be hilarious. *fidgets*

They sounded okay...it was fairly simple rhythms and melodies, so any moron could manage it. Plus the drummer got a personal lesson from Tre Cool, the bassist from Mike, and the person who I most envy got a mini-tutorial from BJ.

Oooh! I forgot to tell you that I was wearing a black shirt and a red neck-tie! I looked divine.

The highlight of my life! I wish I could go to every one of their shows, I really do.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 4/27/05 at 9:27pm

If you've got a sentimental attachment to the show that goes beyond just a money-making enterprize, then I think $57 isn't worth it. I don't know what the market is for this sort of stuff, which is why I said $75. But if you're hesitating, then I'd say keep the CD. You'll regret it more if you give it away than if you make $57, which will, what, pay off a U2 ticket?






Aww, fine Ellie, you can come back now. Just because I want an audience when I tell you guys about my stupendous day, and the scary fat woman who yelled at me on the floor.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 4/27/05 at 9:28pm

Geez, she cracked even before I invited her back in. Sign of weakness. *shrugs*



Don't you have post-concert depression now? I feel a little blue, and I'm hoping Vancouver kinda sucks, to be honest. I really wish I could see all of their second shows in each city.

Oh! Did I tell you The Killers were in the audience on Monday?

[Ellie3]

Posted: 4/27/05 at 9:33pm

I definitely have the post-concert blues... Especially 'cos I don't have a second show lined up, as is the case with you and U2. As soon as the show ended, my little heart broke. We were one of the last ones to leave the venue, y'know, just in case they came back and did one more song, just for us. But they didn't.

They didn't do Warning, though...which sucked. I love that song!
Tell me about the scary fat woman. *goes off to make a hot beverage*

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 4/27/05 at 9:38pm

Let's cry together. At least you know you're in a different state than them, as opposed to them being about 15 miles from your house, lip-syncing and fantasizing about you while being stuck with 4000 ugly people and their crew for the evening. *lip tremble*

Okay, well to start from the beginning I ended up leaving hideously late, thanks to my tardy casual U2 fan friend who was driving us. We didn't leave until 10am, and we checked into our hotel around 12:30. The map made it looks like we were mere steps from Key Arena. We didn't realize that big lawn on the map was actually an acre or, you know, twenty, of theatres, auditoriums, parks, fountains and restaurants. We got to the GA line-up at 1:30 and there were around 100 people in line for both pre-sale and general. My friend didn't want to sit there until 6pm (when the doors opened), and the Key staffer told us if we came back at 3pm, we should have a decent place in line. He said at 1:30 on Sunday, there were over 300 people, but since we were there on a work day, we would be fine as long as we were in line before school/work lets out.

My friend decides to go insane at Sephoria, drops a few hundred dollars, I got a bit crazy at Macy's as well. We don't get back to Key until 3:45. *dun dun DUN*


Oh, and I had ill-advised and nasty-tasting gyro take-out from the mall we were at, and had explosive bowel movements all Monday night, Tuesday and this morning. TMI?

Updated On: 4/27/05 at 09:38 PM

[Ellie3]

Posted: 4/27/05 at 9:43pm

Yes...TMI, as usual.

BTW, judging by your photos I assume the ending of this story turns out well, but carry on.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 4/27/05 at 9:57pm

Oops, I forgot I was still here.


Anyway, so I sat down and started chatting up the group behind me, that way when Jenn came back from the hotel, they wouldn't be so pissed that she technically cut the line. There were two girls, I think 19 and 22 years old, and the 19 year old's mom. They were unintentionally hysterical and annoying. I wish I had a photo of them. You know the "Rick! Rick! Rick!" skit from SNL? That is EXACTLY the girl, down to the sweats and the shoulder-length blonde hair and the glasses and the voice. And the mom was like Lorraine from MadTV. They were incredibly obnoxious and over-eager. The mom was loud and irate that there wouldn't be any chairs on the floor. (*spoken with loud Sean Connery-esque enunciation* "Are you shuuuure about thayt? When I went to Yahhnni there wir CHAIRS! Ah, geesh.")

I digress.

So we're waiting, waiting, waiting. According to a staffer, we're roughly 180th in line and I was standing for most of it in my tight heeled boots. (My feet are still swollen. Want a pic?)

I pick up the merchandise (including a cute white rubber One bracelet) and we hang out. The line is growing so much and at 5:30, they get us to stand up and condense so it'll move fast come 6pm.

Then at 5:45, the staffer on the megaphone hollers, "I just got this announcement. There has been a change. Don't shoot the messenger, it's not my decision. I've just heard that management is NOT permitting any cameras whatsoever into the concert. So either chuck 'em or check them in on the east side of the arena right now." Basically, leave my primo spot, pray someone can hold it for me, and bolt to the other side of a giant arena to check in my goddamn digital camera and the disposable.

So I'm sulking and jogging to the other side, and I hear another staffer talking to upset people near the back of the line, saying, "You know what? You didn't hear this from me but...stick it in your pocket. They're only doing bag searches. Stick the camera in your pocket and they won't notice."

With a big ol' grin, I jog back to my place in line. And then I realized me being a hoochie, I'm only wearing a tank top and tight pants. And unless I've got a box-shaped STD, there's no 'splaining the square sticking out of my pants. (No hairy man jokes.)

Updated On: 4/27/05 at 09:57 PM

[mabel]

Posted: 4/27/05 at 9:57pm

Aaaaand, I'm back! I decided not to take the $$ for the CD. Tempting as it was, I'm fool enough not to take the cash. *knocks head on wall* I'd actually say $57 was a bit low (for the immediate moment) considering the signed copy on eBay now is up to $50 w/ 20 bids, and I'd imagine it'll go up a bit more in the coming days.

Anyway, back to Tiff's recount of the show!

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 4/27/05 at 9:59pm

Good! I figured with Yazbek and Gleason, you could probably get more than $20. I didn't realize how hard it is to get Gleason to sign. Hold onto it! Just keep it in good condition.

[Ellie3]

Posted: 4/27/05 at 10:02pm

*taps foot*

So you got your camera in? Geez, this is worse than grandpa at snooze-time. Next installment!

[mabel]

Posted: 4/27/05 at 10:04pm

I wonder why Seattle was so strict about the cameras. It sounded like none of the other venues cared. *shrug*

[Ellie3]

Posted: 4/27/05 at 10:05pm

I coulda gotten some great shots of BJ.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 4/27/05 at 10:10pm

Anyway, long story short, I stick the disposable in my boot, and my digital down the back of my friend's pants. She tied her long-sleeved top around her waist. Then the line started and we ran the hell in. We didn't get beeped into the ellipse (obviously), but we ran onto the floor and straight for the left (closest) side. Thank god too, because the right side was busier for some reason. We were essentially up at the rail, with one midgetin front of me and then the freakin' amazons of 4 college guys (nerdy--not hot) who were all 6'5-6'7. Seriously.



Anyhoo, right at 7:30, KOL came on. Uhh....

[mabel]

Posted: 4/27/05 at 10:10pm

Did you get close Ellie? I'm sorry you didn't bring your camera. It's always fun to have your own shots (even when they aren't the best)...Oh, and I forgot to respond to your Giants Stadium comment. If they were to play in NYC, I'd totally go, but I don't think I'd be willing to swing Giants Stadium. Not only would it cost as much/more to get there and back, it's also a really inconvenient date for me, and it just seems like way too big a venue. JUST PLAY IN NEW YORK! DAMMIT!!!!



*giggles like a school girl, because I'm getting a Dell DJ!!!*

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 4/27/05 at 10:16pm

What's with Green Day playing at all the SH*Tty hick cities and neglecting the markets with the highest saturation of people? Talk about American idiots. U2 sold out too, but at least the entire continent gets a chance to see them!

So yeah, KOL. Dude. The guy was...well, he looks like an ugly Ashton Kutcher, with hacked hair. Which he deliberately kept right in front of his face. (Think Michael Pitt.) And he only tied the back middle into a pony tail. Tepid response. The arena was only half full. His voice...screeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeech. The music was cool, and the beat was boppable. But his VOICE! I kept thinking Gilbert Goddfried. He kept thanking Seattle profusely, saying it's one of his favorite cities, thanks for being respectful and letting them to their thing. So I gave them pity claps because they seemed nervous and grateful, and because I didn't want to get spit on or given the finger, which he's been known to do.

And then at teh end, he says, "And now I'd like to introduce a friend of the stage. A friend of U2 and us, who's going to join us on stage...Eddie Vedder."

And all the Pacific North Westerners (i.e. me) go apeSH*T because, I don't know about the rest of the US, but Pearl Jam is a muy loved band here.