u2 - rogers center, toronto
"Thank you for your patience," Bono said "Some of you were two years younger when you bought tickets for tonight's show."
Finally the day came to see U2 in Toronto. I only had the tickets since November 2009....it was Cassie's birthday, and she wanted to leave at 5am, so I got out of work, jumped in the shower, LeighAnne picked us up and we headed out to the Rogers Center, getting there around 7am. There were more people there at 7am than there were in 2009 when we got there after 10. Bummer. We ended up numbers 304-306 and settled in for the long, hot, day. I tried to sleep in line but that didn't work out too well so I gave up. It was hot. It was maybe going to rain but it didn't. So it was hot. Did I mention it was hot? When the clouds were around it wasn't too bad, nice temperature and a breeze, but when the sun came out we roasted. It was unpleasant. And I am sunburned, yet again, even though I put on 70 spf at home and used someone's 45 spf in line...great. They let us in at 5 I think...maybe it was 4, but either way we mostly got the same spot, rail outside, that Cassie and I had in 09 2nd show. And then I got a phone call from a guy I sold my extra ticket to, and someone else's extra, and it ruined everything. The one ticket (NOT MINE) was invalid, it had been reported lost and a refund issued. Awesome. wtf. So that pretty much ruined my night, as I had to talk to him a few times on the phone and he was understandably upset, and then figure out what went on on the other end. It made me feel sick, plus the fact I hadn't sleep in 32 hours at that point, I ended up leaving our spot with Lei and heading to the back of the field for the show. I was able to sit/lay down during Interpol (who were so boring), and just relax. I felt bad for leaving Cassie alone at her birthday show, but I know I couldn't have stayed there another hour before Interpol went on, and an hour after that for U2.
I had stayed away from online setlists, but I think I knew all the surprises anyway. Must say I was very pleased with the setlist, since it was very 90s heavy, opening with 4 songs from Achtung. yesssss. I can still complain, as 2 of the 3 songs from No Line On The Horizon I think are 2 of the worst songs U2 has ever done, and they should change them out for "Breathe" and "Magnificent" but really, overall, fantastic set. The band sounded great, Bono was in top form after his back breaking injury, just excellent. Yes I wish I could have stayed up front, but back on the lawn we had fun too. There are huge screens to watch so it's not a big deal if you can't see well.
Even Better Than The Real Thing
The Fly
Mysterious Ways
Until the End of the World (always a highlight)
I Will Follow
Get On Your Boots
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
Stay
Beautiful Day
Elevation
Pride
Miss Sarajevo
Zooropa (!!! totally awesome to hear)
City of Blinding Lights
Vertigo
I'll Go Crazy (remix) - Discotheque (snippet, the most we're ever going to get, so i'll take it)
Sunday Bloody Sunday
Walk On
Encore(s):
One
Where the Streets Have No Name
Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me Kill Me (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this made my life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! sooooo awesome)
With or Without You
Moment of Surrender
Refound Cassie, headed out, construction traffic jam in Oakville as always (I'm not sure I've ever left a concert where there wasn't construction traffic in Oakville) and got home around 2am....38 hours awake, not fun. I think this will be the last show I queue for...at least for a ridiculous amount of time. Definitely will never be queuing again on no sleep, that is for sure. Just too old for this now :)
Decided to go see U2 again in Pittsburgh on the 26th. It's the last US show of the last leg of the tour (they added a date someplace in Canada). Managed to get tickets on stubhub for only $50 after fees...!!! Ridiculously cheap ($20 under face). So Kate, who was unable to get off of work for this show, and Frank and I are gonna go. No queueing tho!!! :) And I decided to sell my APC tickets for Pittsburgh in August, cuz I don't think I'd enjoy sitting through the Emotive setlist again. They are listed on stubhub for $50, hopefully they sell (it's my first time buying and selling through there).
Finally the day came to see U2 in Toronto. I only had the tickets since November 2009....it was Cassie's birthday, and she wanted to leave at 5am, so I got out of work, jumped in the shower, LeighAnne picked us up and we headed out to the Rogers Center, getting there around 7am. There were more people there at 7am than there were in 2009 when we got there after 10. Bummer. We ended up numbers 304-306 and settled in for the long, hot, day. I tried to sleep in line but that didn't work out too well so I gave up. It was hot. It was maybe going to rain but it didn't. So it was hot. Did I mention it was hot? When the clouds were around it wasn't too bad, nice temperature and a breeze, but when the sun came out we roasted. It was unpleasant. And I am sunburned, yet again, even though I put on 70 spf at home and used someone's 45 spf in line...great. They let us in at 5 I think...maybe it was 4, but either way we mostly got the same spot, rail outside, that Cassie and I had in 09 2nd show. And then I got a phone call from a guy I sold my extra ticket to, and someone else's extra, and it ruined everything. The one ticket (NOT MINE) was invalid, it had been reported lost and a refund issued. Awesome. wtf. So that pretty much ruined my night, as I had to talk to him a few times on the phone and he was understandably upset, and then figure out what went on on the other end. It made me feel sick, plus the fact I hadn't sleep in 32 hours at that point, I ended up leaving our spot with Lei and heading to the back of the field for the show. I was able to sit/lay down during Interpol (who were so boring), and just relax. I felt bad for leaving Cassie alone at her birthday show, but I know I couldn't have stayed there another hour before Interpol went on, and an hour after that for U2.
I had stayed away from online setlists, but I think I knew all the surprises anyway. Must say I was very pleased with the setlist, since it was very 90s heavy, opening with 4 songs from Achtung. yesssss. I can still complain, as 2 of the 3 songs from No Line On The Horizon I think are 2 of the worst songs U2 has ever done, and they should change them out for "Breathe" and "Magnificent" but really, overall, fantastic set. The band sounded great, Bono was in top form after his back breaking injury, just excellent. Yes I wish I could have stayed up front, but back on the lawn we had fun too. There are huge screens to watch so it's not a big deal if you can't see well.
Even Better Than The Real Thing
The Fly
Mysterious Ways
Until the End of the World (always a highlight)
I Will Follow
Get On Your Boots
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
Stay
Beautiful Day
Elevation
Pride
Miss Sarajevo
Zooropa (!!! totally awesome to hear)
City of Blinding Lights
Vertigo
I'll Go Crazy (remix) - Discotheque (snippet, the most we're ever going to get, so i'll take it)
Sunday Bloody Sunday
Walk On
Encore(s):
One
Where the Streets Have No Name
Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me Kill Me (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this made my life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! sooooo awesome)
With or Without You
Moment of Surrender
Refound Cassie, headed out, construction traffic jam in Oakville as always (I'm not sure I've ever left a concert where there wasn't construction traffic in Oakville) and got home around 2am....38 hours awake, not fun. I think this will be the last show I queue for...at least for a ridiculous amount of time. Definitely will never be queuing again on no sleep, that is for sure. Just too old for this now :)
Decided to go see U2 again in Pittsburgh on the 26th. It's the last US show of the last leg of the tour (they added a date someplace in Canada). Managed to get tickets on stubhub for only $50 after fees...!!! Ridiculously cheap ($20 under face). So Kate, who was unable to get off of work for this show, and Frank and I are gonna go. No queueing tho!!! :) And I decided to sell my APC tickets for Pittsburgh in August, cuz I don't think I'd enjoy sitting through the Emotive setlist again. They are listed on stubhub for $50, hopefully they sell (it's my first time buying and selling through there).