U2TOURFANS Second Leg Starts September 4th

U2TOURFANS August 24, 2015

U2 fans its almost time for the second tour leg to start. We have lots in store for this second round.

Live show updates and most of all we are proud to introduce our in country in language support as we follow the tour real time. Not going to the show? Don't worry we have you covered. We will have wall to wall U2 coverage with expanded daily news and updates as we get them.

Facts no rumor mill here. Straight U2 music news and details about the show, videos and of course our world famous photographer team. So much more to come.

Be sure to be connected to the Official U2TOURFANS channels and we look forward to catching up with you shortly. Hey you want to be a part of the team ? Let us know.

U2 TOUR FANS Global Reach Request

U2TOURFANS August 21, 2015

We are searching for only the best to join our team. We have strong group of photographers, video and reporters ( Stringers) Do you have a decent eye to catch some awesome shows? It is safe to say that you are knowledgeable about occasion narrating? Would you like to impart your pictures and features to more than 10 million individuals around the world? If your ready to be apart of the experience we are ready to talk to you. We are in the process of selecting a few additional members to join our progressively growing team. To be a part of the team we need some basic information. Please visit the following page a complete the short request for information.

U2 Enthusiastic Fans and U2 Haters

U2TOURFANS August 21, 2015

There are energetic U2 fans, and enthusiastic U2 haters, and next to no in the middle.

Maybe that is by goal. From their begin, the four individuals from U2 – Bono, the Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen, Jr. – have appeared to blossom with instigating response from their group of onlookers. Whether it's the band's blunt political position or their intermittent elaborate changes, U2 would prefer not to just acquire a superficial spot on your CD rack as a biggest hits accumulation or 30-year-old record. They prompt and rouse; they draw in and irritate.

That is just fine, yet shouldn't something be said about the music? Beginning in the fading days of the '70s as punk spewed itself into new wave, U2 started as a sincere four-piece manufactured around the Edge's unmistakable guitar sound. As they built up their capacities all through the '80s, they launch into the stratosphere of populist enclosure rock before 1988′s Rattle and Hum achieved an inescapable basic kickback.

With 1991′s Achtung Baby, they turned out to be just about another band, with music assembled around their center sound however fusing additional layers of mechanical, option, move and pop.

The beginning of the new thousand years presented to All That You Can't Leave Behind, a gigantic hit that discovered a center ground between their numerous ways to deal with the studio, and 2014′s Songs of Innocence took the band back to their roots with tunes about their most punctual days – even as their driving edge conveyance system roused a crisp round of adoration them-or-scorn them clamor.

You presumably either adore U2 or can't stand them. Whatever your emotions, our rundown of U2′s collections positioned most exceedingly awful to first will either reaffirm your dislike or help remind you why you worship the band in any case. Post your comments to our Facebook page

U2 TOUR FANS Expands Global Reach with Help Wanted

Admin August 20, 2015

New York City: What should a community of fans do right after a record setting North American leg? How about expanding our international desk?

We are in the process of creating a whole new way for U2 fans to experience the tour.

We have had photographers and reporters out to every North American show with full support. Now we are ready to grow our international team.

Currently we are in the process of reviewing a team of reporters with in country language and in country experience to be able to bring you the most current and updated music news.

We are looking for a few key areas. Our video team, photography and our reporting team could use a little boost. Do you have a good eye to capture some great video of the shows? Are you experienced in event story telling? Do you want to share your images and videos with over 10 million people worldwide? Do have a passion for U2 music? If you are ready to be part of the experience we are interested in talking to you. Complete the following information and we will be in contact if we have a match.

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Mirror Ball Man On Stage At Madison Square Garden

Admin August 5, 2015

Mark Peterson / U2TOURFANS /  Mark Baker — Mark Peterson / U2TOURFANS / Mark Baker

New York: Mark Baker known to many as the Mirror Ball Man or as U2BROTHR has been to at least 35 concerts and we should get an update to include the few he has attended this year.

One show Bono said "Catch me" and as Bono jumped into Mark's arms you just knew Mark's would catch him. Mark is a big guy, standing about 5.10 and coming in at 240 pounds this was not going to be an issue for him.

So who is Mark Baker ? Well from what we know. Mark is a father, husband , school teacher and yes a musician that happens to have a cover band dedicated to U2 music. It was back during the Zoo TV tour that Mark created Mirror Ball Man and while he really was the only black man in the front row at most U2 shows this alter ego proved to be just the thing that Bono could spot easily in the audience.

Toronto filmmaker Michael Corbiere chronicled Baker’s quest to join the band on stage during U2’s 360° Tour in the 2013 online documentary U2 BROTHR. (The film’s name, incidentally, is based on Baker’s personalized licence plate, which he also wears around his neck at concerts.)

To say Mark Baker is a huge U2 fan is an understatement. Mark had an idea. His dream was to be pulled up on stage by U2 during a show. He needed an idea. A long time ago, Bono used to hit the stage under the moniker of the Mirror Ball Man.

The Mirror Ball Man was a character Bono played on the 1992 Zoo TV tour dates in Europe and North America. He was dressed in a silver suit and cowboy hat. So with the help of Betabrand’s Disco lab, Mark decided he would be the Mirror Ball Man 2.0.

Mark is a huge fan of U2, even building a ‘shrine’ to the band in his basement. After winning a car in a contest held at the radio station, Mark’s girlfriend bought him a personalized license plate that reads U2BROTHR. Easily one of the biggest U2 fans around, Mark received plenty of friendly teasing from others, but Mark’s passion for the band, and his dream of being pulled up on stage during a U2 concert, was the building block for Michael Corbiere’s documentary, U2 Brothr.

During one of the tour stops something amazing was about to happen to Mark and his fellow musicians Acrobat, a U2 tribute band that’s been performing for two years was about to be pulled up on stage to perform with Bono and the boys.

They knocked it right out of the venue with Desire to the point the band got off the stage to watch Mark and his band perform. A special evening that included Mark's parents in the audience.

Now Mark arrived to the final show in New York and had no idea that he would be again have his chance to be on stage. Bono reach out for him and Mark jumped up and joined the band on stage. Our photographer Mark Peterson captured the whole experience. The end of the North America tour and Mark can say to all Dreams do come true.

European Tour Leg Needs Language Support

U2TOURFANS August 3, 2015

U2 Closes Out Madison Square Garden With Bruce Springsteen

U2TOURFANS August 1, 2015

New York: We have been on the road for about 2 1/2 months crossing North America to get to New York City. We have been given access to the shows to be able to capture the event. Night after night U2 fans line up in GA lines some organized and some a little bit off center. The vibe between fans has always been strong. Its dedication to the music, the concepts of U2's music. Its not uncommon to hear fans talk about their number. The number in line is one thing however the more important number is of shows attended. Yes every band has their fair share of "PUNTERS" and frankly its not worth focusing on. Just know this, the band is fully aware of you the fan. They fully understand that its always about the fan. The fan experience. From our vantage point we agree. Before we dive into the show. We want your help. We are in the process of our next project. Your quote of the North American tour. Please take a few minutes and submit your thoughts

U2 performed the final of 8 shows in New York City. Every show has been filled with rumors of Bruce Springsteen and finally Bruce appeared to a chanting crowds, BRUCE, BRUCE, BRUCE. Kicking off "I Still Haven't Found" Bruce joined in which swayed into "Stand By Me" with Bono.

The evening ended with "40" and some thoughts around Dennis Sheehan who pass away earlier in the tour. The band takes a short break now before heading to Europe, Opening night will be in Turin on September 4th. We have lots of people to thank. Watch for our special on our photography crew to give you some insight to the magic that was made on this tour.

Venue: New York Madison Square Garden July 31, 2015

The Miracle (Of Joey Ramone)
Out Of Control
Vertigo / God Save The Queen (Sex Pistols) (snippet)
I Will Follow
Iris (Hold Me Close)
Cedarwood Road
Song For Someone
Sunday Bloody Sunday / When Johnny Comes Marching Home (snippet)
Raised By Wolves / Psalm 23 (snippet)
Until The End Of The World / Love And Peace Or Else (snippet) / Words (snippet)

Intermission

Invisible
Even Better Than The Real Thing
Mysterious Ways / Burning Down The House (snippet) / Young Americans (snippet)
Desire / Not Fade Away (snippet)
Party Girl
Every Breaking Wave
Bullet The Blue Sky / 19 (snippet)
The Hands That Built America (snippet) / Pride (In The Name Of Love)
Beautiful Day / Hungry Heart (snippet) / New York, New York (snippet)
With Or Without You

Encore(s)

City Of Blinding Lights
Mother And Child Reunion (snippet) / Where The Streets Have No Name / California (There Is No End To Love) (snippet)
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
Stand By Me
40

** Snippets provided by U2GIGS.com / *images provided by Patrick Lion

U2 performed the final of 8 shows in New York City. Every show has been filled with rumors of Bruce Springsteen and finally Bruce appeared to a chanting crowds, BRUCE, BRUCE, BRUCE. Kicking off "I Still Haven't Found" Bruce joined in which swayed into "Stand By Me" with Bono. http://www.facebook.com/u2tourfans

Paul Simon Joins U2 On Stage

U2TOURFANS July 31, 2015

New York: When we awoke we thought it was all just a dream. The U2 North America tour has reached the end of the road.

The last stop New York City. The band has taken up residency at Madison Square Garden as well as our photographer has also lived out of his road case and it all seems unbelievable.

This leg of the tour has been unofficially named "The Dreams Come True Tour" and rightly so.

You have Mark "U2Brothr" Baker who joined the band on stage not once but twice and his band performed with the boys from Dublin. Fans from all walks of life got a chance of life time to step on stage and dance and sing.

We knew this tour would be special. Topping the week off, a fan website had a couple of surprise guests. The Edge and Adam crashed the party and performed with the band. Believing in dreams may not be for everyone, however for U2 fans dreams do come true.

Thursday night wraps up the 7th night. The show did have a few surprises and our guest is that this Friday night show will have some big surprises. Mark Baker hinted that last night we would see some BIG BIG surprises and our guest was that he was referring to Bono asking him on stage.

A warm shout out to Engine 44 and some Jameson shared as Bono thanked them for helping him. This was not the first time he had thanked the boys from house 44. Ordinary Love leading into Satellite of Love made an appearance to honor Lou Reed. During the encore Paul Simon joined the band on stage. The evening ended with the crowd singing "One"

Venue: New York Madison Square Garden July 30 2015

The Miracle (Of Joey Ramone)
The Electric Co. / Send In The Clowns (snippet) / Helter Skelter (snippet) / I Can See For Miles (snippet)
Do You Remember Rock 'n' Roll Radio? (snippet) / Vertigo
I Will Follow
Iris (Hold Me Close)
Cedarwood Road
Song For Someone
Sunday Bloody Sunday
Raised By Wolves / Psalm 23 (snippet)
Until The End Of The World / Love And Peace Or Else (snippet)

Intermission