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Live & Broadcasts
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08.30.10U2360 – Ernst Happel Stadion – Vienna, AustriaU2's thank you card to support act One Republic (via their tweet) Afternoon soundcheck (crew only): City of blinding lights, Vertigo, Moment of Surrender, New Year's Day, Miss Sarajevo, Walk On, Desire. Bono is in a talkative mood, but he has to be as there are some technical issues that leave space between songs. At one point he resorts to discussing Adam's farting. Meanwhile, The Edge bears the brunt of the problems. First he doesn't get his guitar in time for 'In a little while', then his guitar fails during 'Mysterious Ways', then has to change guitars during COBL and finally it ...
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08.25.10U2360 – Luzhniki Stadium – Moscow, Russiaphoto by @kardanik For the first time in their career, U2 play the capital of Russia. Security at the stadium is very strict and the place is full of police and military. In the afternoon, police shut down the Greenpeace, ONE Campaign and Amnesty International stands at the stadium. One Amnesty International activist is reported to have been arrested. Police claim the activists organised an 'illegal rally'. However, as at every U2 show, these volunteers are actually authorised to set up stands and distribute information. In a Greenpeace blog post about the matter it's stated "U2's management are puzzled" by ...
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08.21.10U2360 – Olympic Stadium – Helsinki, Finland (II)Surprise... during the soundcheck for the second show in Helsinki the band rehearses Bad, No Line on the Horizon acoustically, as well as Pride and I will follow (just the riff at first and then full band). It's 'crazy set' night and U2 prove they are definitely confident and in a great mood this leg of the tour.They mix it up completely, bringing back I will follow, No Line on the Horizon and Pride, as well as Edge and Bono playing a totally new song together called 'Every breaking wave' (mp3). "No one's heard that before, including the two of ...
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08.20.10U2360 – Olympic Stadium – Helsinki, FinlandFirst of two shows in Helsinki, Finland. It is the first time the band have played here since Popmart (August 09, 1997). Between 3 and 3.30pm the band rehearsed Discotheque (riff), North star, Glastonbury, Miss Sarajevo, City of Blinding Lights. Around 8pm there appears to be a problem with the screen. It's fully extended and won't budge. Crew member Rocco tells the crowd they want to try to fix it. Meanwhile the crowd entertains itself: no less than 3 simultaneous waves go around the stadium. Around 8pm the problem is fixed (video). However, during the show not everything on the screen ...
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08.16.10U2360 – Casa Arena – Horsens, Denmark (II)The second of two nights at Horsens' tiny stadium. In the afternoon the band rehearsed. U2gigs.com reports that In a little while, Miss Sarajevo, City of blinding lights, Hold me, thrill me, kiss me, kill me (Bono: "We have to fix this problem. We need another bass sound.") and Ultra Violet were played. U2start.com reports they heard Pride, Breathe and No Line On the Horizon. (When U2 start rehearsing songs for their shows, it usually takes a few concerts before they actually play them in front of an audience. Helsinki II, get ready.) Eventually, the band dropped The Unforgettable Fire ...
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08.15.10U2360 – Casa Arena – Horsens, Denmark(Pretty picture shot by U2gigs.com) First of two nights in the smallest venue (35,000) on the tour. The Danish crown prince and princess Danish Frederik and Mary are at the show. Bono praises Denmark for its work on debt relief and thanks Helena Christensen for her efforts. U2tour.de's live stream Horsens Folkbladet live coverage Horsens Folkbladet photo gallery Pro-shot footage and interview - Danish news on TV2 BT.dk photo set Click for setlist
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08.14.10U2360 – AWD Arena – Hannover, GermanyIf you missed our live tweeting from the Hannover show... this video by U2gigs.com captures the wacky mood Mr B was in on the night. You had to be there. Check it out. Near the end of the show another priceless moment happened when we caught The Edge play punching Bono in the chest. These guys are having a great time on stage. Catch it while you can. Setlist details
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