U2 Pays Tribute in Sao Paulo

Last night the clouds seemed to part over Murumba, this is nothing new for Sao Paulo when the weather becomes over cast its more of a matter of time and not if its going to rain. Muse took the stage and some drops fell from the from the sky opened up. Muse got most of the rain; it rained during most of their set. 

The audience did not mind the rain for they knew what was soon to come, as the Muse set ended fans began to scream louder, which is the norm for U2 fans waiting for the appearance of their band.

Bono appeared on the screen above the empty stage and the clouds parted as if they knew it’s almost time for greatest to appear and within seconds “Even Better Than The Real Thing” began to play and the boys from Ireland appeared.

This tour stop the main attraction was the stage, well it’s the main attraction every show. The band played an impressive set to match the impressive stage.

The highlights were the songs “Walk On, Where The Streets Have No Name, Beautiful Day and With or Without You  during those songs it seem as if  Morumbi had one voice, creating an atmosphere that can only be understood by those who already was in a show the size of a U2 concert.

Bono made reference to the Beatles and played a little bit of “Help”.  Bono also asked fans to sing a Happy Birthday to Julian Lennon, son of John Lennon. At the end of the show, the Irish group ever engaged honored the dead in the tragedy of Realengo, in Rio de Janeiro. The names of all the victims appeared on screen, while the singer lamented the loss to the sound of Moment Of Surrender.



Unos, dos, tres, catorce! Hola Brasil


Hypnotic. Overwhelming. Unpredictable. Unforgettable. Words fail to describe the feeling of fans about the rock band U2. 36 years on the road, Bono Vox (voice), The Edge (guitar), Adam Clayton (bass) and Larry Mullen Jr. (drums) leave a trail of satisfaction and renewal wherever they go. The quartet’s amazing ability to create success still surprises and excites the pop universe.

On their third visit to Brazil (the band has played here in 1998 and 2006), U2 continues with the 360 ​​Tour, in operation since June 2009, and has a megastructure stage. Morumbi Stadium was invaded by a “giant claw” of about 50 feet tall, which promises to enrapture the audience with lighting effects and to envy. The concerts take place this weekend (Saturday 9 and Sunday, August 10) and Wednesday 13). Find more details via facebook or twitter

File Photo U2 360 Tour Everything is ready for the show. The structure includes a lighted stage, complete with catwalk and a tower of light responsible for highlighting the four bases of the space. A screen with a million pieces LED, positioned above the structure, allows the public to see every detail of the show, regardless of the position you are.

Neither the distance between the musicians and the ends of the stadium is the problem. Boards with dozens of speakers were installed in each of the four sides of the structure. The impression, as incredible as it seems, is that the band is playing at his side.

Misleading, however, one thinks the show is just pyrotechnics. U2 prepared to play your best rock n ‘roll to São Paulo. Hits like “Beautiful Day” and “Sunday Bloody Sunday” do not even have to enter the wish list of guys. Just like “Vertigo” and “With or Without You.” Incidentally, check out the show’s repertoire as possible and prepare your voice to sing along .  ( Possible Set list )
 
Beautiful Day
I Will Follow
Get on Your Boots
Magnificent
Mysterious Ways
Elevation
Until the End of the World
I Still Have not Found What I’m Looking For
Stuck In A Moment You Can not Get Out Of
Even Better Than The Real Thing
Pride (In The Name Of Love)
In A Little While
Miss Sarajevo
City of Blinding Lights
Vertigo
I’ll Go Crazy If I Do not Go Crazy Tonight
Sunday Bloody Sunday
Scarlet
Walk On
One
Where The Streets Have No Name
Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me
Ultraviolet (Light My Way)
With or Without You
Moment of Surrender



U2TOURFANS Welcomes Memphis Mullen

Over the last couple of weeks we have have been featuring Memphis Mullen within our site.

M2 as we like to reference her has a passion for U2 as a band but she has a bigger passion for Larry ! She will embark on a 2.5 month road trip across America to see all 16 USA shows.  Of course all U2 fans would never ask why would you do something like this ?

Simple, a documentary of the whole U2 experience as well as a book.  Over the next week starting on Apirl 11th we have given over our lead story to M2 - She will be writing her passion and giving us the details of this up coming adventure. 

We want to show her that we believe and support passion. Finding ones passion is as simple as to just listening to the voice inside and not worring about the details.

Oh yea about the details. This trip is funded by donations and savings and sweat and tears and well some hard work. If your inclined to make a donation or want to sponsor the trip we have a couple of great options to have your company name included on the banners, stickers. Some of the details of the trip. During the trip we can expect to have some meet ups around the tour stops, daily show updates, videos, and a live nightly broadcast of the days events. Watch our facebook page for the details. We even plan to have ticket give aways !  Please join the whole team in welcoming  Memphis Mullen - “On The Road with U2”

If you would like to purchase bumper sticker we have them on our page -

 

U2 Brazlian Fans Camping

U2 360 Tour Brazil Fans of the band U2 camp in front of Morumbi Stadium  about 70 tents have been assembled on site.Irish band’s first gig is on Saturday (9).

Although the first concert of U2 occur only on Saturday (9), many fans already camped outside the Morumbi stadium, venue of the event.

Earlier on Thursday (7), about 70 tents had been erected. Some people slept at around 7am, others had already agreed for the long wait for the presentation.

Even with all the available, fans can only enter the stadium at 16h of the Sabbath, the time the gates open.

The Irish band will perform three shows in the capital, on Saturday, Sunday (10) and Wednesday (13). The structure of the stage is still being assembled.

U2, Armored Cars and Vans

U2 will have 10 armored cars and vans available to all members of the band and family, said a source close to the band during their visit to Sao Paulo, the shows are on 9th and 10th of this month, the band U2 will have 10 amored cars and eight vans at its disposal,  The boys arrrive in Brazil via a  private jet and, before going to the state capital, for talks with the already announced Preseident Roussef. Bono, who we all know is involved in humanitarian issues, “I would be delighted with the proposals of the Brazilian president.”



A mans life can change in 24hrs

In 24hrs a man’s life can change. This man made a difference between the time he walked this earth. Many have  shared the dream since. To able to look beyond the lines that blur and see that we are all one, we are all held in the hand of God as we move thru this life. We are given the tools to live a positive life and make a difference that can bring change.  We honor Dr Martin Luther King for the work he has done as well as the work that has yet to be done. 
U2’s album The Unforgettable Fire contained two songs dedicated to the slain civil rights leader. “Pride (In the Name of Love)” was one of U2’s earliest global hits, and “MLK” closed the album. Bono has often expressed his admiration for Martin Luther King Jr. in interviews. As a teenage in Ireland, when violence and unrest were escalating because of the conflict over Northern Ireland, U2 front man Bono longed for the voice of reason from somebody such as the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

Those thoughts and understanding of King’s teachings and life led the singer to write a song about the slain civil rights leader, a 1984 hit called “Pride (In the Name of Love).”

“We despaired for the lack of vision of the kind Dr. King gave to people in the South,” Bono said before accepting one of the highest honors from the King Center, the organization founded by King’s widow, Coretta Scott King.
Here’s a couple of the lyrics, just to cause you to think - beyond today   
Early morning, April 4
Shot rings out in the Memphis sky
Free at last, they took your life
They could not take your pride
Written by U2 
Produced by Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois 

U2 will meet Rousseff, President of Brazil

When U2 arrives in Brazil, its expected that Bono will meet President Rosuseff which he has met with Lula De Silva once. The boys have three nights of concerts in Sao Paulo coming up and have scheduled a meeting with President Rousseff was receently visited Portugal.

No word out of Princple Mangement or Live Nation but sources from the Presidents suggest the possible meeting. Also no comfirmation of what could be on the agenda, however we do know that the whole band will not be meeting the President. 

Last week Bono was received by President Cristina Fernandez during the tour dates in Argentina. On Rousseff, last March met with Shakira, who asked him to help design the Latin American Solidarity Foundation, in which the singer takes part, alongside other artists from that region.

U2tourfans hiring spree !

U2Tourfans and its family of social media properties are seeking candidates who are interested in writing, researching, daily news, tour news, music, photography.  All of the positions would require the ability to interview and communicate effectively via the social media tools.

We interns who are interested in exploring the direct-to-fan and tour reporting  opportunities. This position entails diving into a wide range of activities within social media, virtual street teams, and online media. Our priority right now is the North American tour season which starts within 1 month. We need add to our team people willing to be on site reporters for the tour season. We have a couple of new projects we would like to launch with the right team members. We are considering expanding our Tour News Team, Online News as creative web development. 

About U2TOURFANS.  The concept was created to provide U2 fans with a complete view of U2 from either the road or daily news. As a provider for the U2 360 Social Network, the site draws fans from around the world.

All interships are virtual, meaning that location is not a problem. If your interested in becoming a part of the team please contact us via resumes@u2tourfans.com Provide a short cover letter, your resume, recent writing sample and one U2 story sample -  ( web creative, provide sample of sites created )

These are unpaid positions with flexible hours and can be easily tailored to fit the needs of students that are part of an accredited program.  If your an adult with a passion and want to expand your reach this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

If you are interested in either of these opportunities, please contact us at this email address with a short cover letter, resume, and for those applicable, include a recent writing sample.

If you have a suggested position that we have not posted please feel free to send us an outline. Currently we operate 10 different social media outlets for this project and continue to look for ways to expand our reach and visibility into the U2 community

 

U2 Fan Hits USA Tour Road

The whole idea of hitting the road this summer with U2 was interesting last summer before Bono’s “event” as fan await the arrive of U2 on U.S ground many have begun to think about their choices of shows. We to have been getting our teams ready to hit the shows and be ready to report and update every show, every song and of course every video. We found one fan that has gone to great lengths to get the story right.  This writer has decided to write the fan book of fan books. On the Road with U2 will feature the story of Memphis Mullen as she embarks upon the road she documents the whole tour experience and provides an in-depth view of life on the concert road. We are proud to support her trip and ask fans to consider a donation to book writing - 

We have posted a link to her donation site on our site-  

Argentina 3rd Show Difference

The reviews have all come in U2 was fired up last night in La Plata – The last of 3 shows as part of the 360 Tour. The Claw will be packed up and sent on its way later today ( well it will take about three days )

Leon Gieco and Francisca Valenzuela joined the last time during the show in Chile a couple of days easlier.
 
Gieco sang backing vocals and guitar by Bono “All I ask of God,” in an emotional block that also included a prayer from factory own “I Still Have not Found What I’m looking for.”
 
It was the latest of several surprises that left the Irish in Argentina. The first was the inclusion of, “Even Better Than The Real Thing”, a song from Achtung Baby The boys had not played the song for several years.
 
Beyond the basic set list is more or less unchanged;a U2 sought to create nuances in the three that shows at La Plata that made each a unique experience for fans.

Last night, the main surprise was the entry of Gieco on stage, but there were more changes. The classic “Pride (In The Name Of Love)”“Bad”, a jewel of the album The Unforgettable Fire. And for the first time “Magnificent”, was not included.
 
There was one failure in these three U2 concerts, the band did not play any song from their 1987 album, Rattle and Hum. But for the more than 150 000 fans who filled the stadium for three nights everyone enjoyed the show and wondered a bit if this was the last time they will get to see Bono and the boys.  

 

 



2nd Show Rocks Argentina

U2 Argentina 2011 /U2 360 Tour U2’s second show was pure rock according to U2 fans attending tonight’s show. We have a couple of great videos and photos to be posted.The boys well rested after a couple of days off between shows ( which was a first ) and we can expect to see it again in Mexico next month. During the soundcheck today Even Better Than the Real Thing, Stuck In a Moment, New Year’s Day and Ultra were tested out again. Of course they all make the set list which we have updated.What was interesting was that NOLOTH was missing a couple of tunes and the show seemed to lean towards the  Elevation Tour notably 4 of the 5 consecutive songes straight from All That You Can’t Leave Behind. Achtung Baby was also a big player in tonights show. Some fans posted disapointment on twitter as other’s seemed to not miss NOLOTH. Expectations run high for the 3rd night, most fans will have attended all three shows and have some expecations for somthing a bit different, something not on the U2 script. Hum what could that be?

Chile, Argentina and Brazil U2 Fans !

U2 fans all around the world are getting ready for another show tonight in Argentina, South America is a buzz and the crowds are ready to sing and dance with the boys from Ireland. If you have not had a chance to see the show live or experience U2’s 360 Tour take a look at these impressive videos from the tour. We have a couple thousand hours of concert videos, photos and much more. Follow todays show via twitter stream or direct on our facebook page.

 

2nd Night Argentina

Tonight, La Plata, U2 gives its second concert in Argentina, as part of a 3 night series the 360 Tour started on  Wednesday with about 60 thousand delirious fans packed into stadium in La Plata.


Unique Stadium gates will be open from 16, organizers said, U2 taking the stage at 19.30. Follow tonights show via tweeter stream or twitter as well as the hash marks  #U2360ARG #U2360SAM

U2 returns to step on the impressive stage set for the show that was what gave the name to the tour, as the Irish band’s performance can be seen from anywhere in the stadium because of the way in which it was built the scenery.

Regarding the role of Sunday, the last of U2 in Argentina before heading to Brazil to continue to segment the South American world tour “360 º”, the opening hours of door will be at 15 and U2 will take the stage at 19 hours. 


U2 Declared "Guest of Honor "


The City of La Plata will honor musicians Bono and U2 with the title of “Guest of Honor”, according to reports.

According to one source said of the commune of La Plata, Bono will receive a box with distinction, and a silver tray and a special gift: the complete collection of discs Redonditos Ricotta.

The remaining members of the band, The Edge (guitar, vocals), Adam Clayton (bass) and Larry Mullen (drums, percussion), will receive the award in the form of diploma.

The distinction deliver Plata Mayor Pablo Bruera will be implemented shortly before the concert that the band will give tonight at the Estadio Unico de La Plata.

Argentina We Love U

U2 in La Plata: The ship landed on Wednesday.

U2 during its 35 years has grown, evolced, risked, became, formed, deformed. Army feathering in Sunday Bloody Sunday ‘83, blues quartet in Rattle and Hum, plant hits on The Joshua Tree, Achtung Baby exploration, techno-dance pop and sinuous in creativity in the century, always operated by a social and political commitment which won awards and critical leader.

All that was the Irish quartet, on Wednesday, Argentine premiere U2 360 ° Tour, which landed at the Estadio Unico de La Plata with its huge “Claw”, a score of great songs and a never before seen technology deployment in country.

In the world of Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen everything seems calculated to the point that any sign of spontaneity raises suspicions. At that point, the issue passes or not to believe in intellectual honesty, and other machinery that drives the brand that became U2.

From the start of Even Better Than the Real Thing on the heels of the Space Oddity of Bowie intro - Rocket Man, in the epilogue, spatially complete the journey, the night moved through a healthy way of contrast.

Of the 90 to I Will Follow, and then to present Get On Your Boots and Magnificent, not temporality defined Bono (are) asked: “What time is it in the world?” In the sense that Mysterious Ways ( even with inserts of the Beatlesque My Sweet Lord and Norwegian Wood), and even chaotic Until the End of the World taquito leave them, to the shock of the crowd jumping and singing Elevation. “They’re more”, dropped the singer, before I Still Have not Found What I ‘Looking For. And suddenly, the visual paraphernalia out of focus, to return to The Edge textures that you invented a Beautiful Day-plus -. Blackbird Beatles Then, In a Little While with “girl of the public who climbs onto the stage to sing Bono.”

With the claw again as protagonist, the sequence City of Blinding Eyes - Vertigo - I’ll Go Crazy If I Do not Go Crazy Tonight gave way to political bloc.

Sunday …

First, Scarlet and Walk On and after closure of the triad. Meanwhile, the screen and Bono made reference to Libya, Egypt, the Burmese leader Aung San Suu Kyi, launched a “Hallelujah” and Amnesty International activists framed, with candles, the first false ending.

More explicit message. Desmond Tutu, subtitled. Health, protection of children and education in poor countries. E implied.

One and Mother of Disappeared before Where the Streets Have No Name. To the end, the real one, “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me and With Or Without You as a launch pad for flight control of The Edge, Clayton in the opposite cardinal point of the stage, hanging from Bono wheel-shaped microphone and rubbing his face against the camera. Mullen, where ever.

One more, and nothing else.

Moment of Surrender. The Edge on piano, the last ride bonus down the runway, greeting Gustavo Cerati, the total due for all, and “Love, love, love and respect.”



U2 in Argentina Fans Love It

The mega show in Argentina last night started with over 60 thousand screaming fans in LA Plata which was the first of  three concerts.

Just after 21:30 on Wednesday the earger audience wait was over the boys started the show different that most nights, electing to open with Even Better Than The Real Thing, The boys finaly returned after three years. Going back a couple of years with a classic  “I Will Follow”.

The beast was already unleashed. Bono and his band (The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr) had turned the field at Estadio One of La Plata in a scene from another planet. The circular structure of 400 tons simulated a huge ‘claw’ from which the group was delirious fans.

U2 has a long romance with the Argentine public, which began in 1998 with his first appearance in that country with the PopMart Tour. The next visit was in 2006 when they presented the Vertigo Tour and the latter with “360 °

With the band on stage, the majesty of the structure and the first two issues and interpreted, little was needed for the show was on wheels: Magnificent, Mysterious Ways, and Elevation remained in the repertoire.

“After a gasp tired, Bono says (in Spanish) that Argentines” are the most ‘, “said the journalist on Twitter at full recital. Bono, the soul of the band, squandered thanks and winks to the Argentine public. Lover football, the Irish did not hesitate to include one of the greatest passions of the Rio de la Plata in his show. He introduced his band with the names of white and blue team players and won the name “Apache Carlitos,” referring Carlos Tevez, Manchester City Idol (Britain).

The stage with the play of light and screens operated. The crowd overflowed from fanaticism and U2 gave a dose of rock than expected: I Still Have not Found What I’m Looking For, Beautiful Day, Miss Sarajevo, City Of Blinding Lights, Vertigo, and I’ll Go Crazy If I Do not Go Crazy Tonight. No missed Sunday Bloody Sunday, Scarlet and Walk On.

These feared the end, but came the encores. One, With or Without You and the closure Moment of Surrender. “I do not give more by emotion,” Bono said after the show. Grateful fans.



U2 Rocks 58K Fans in Buenos Aires

BUENOS AIRES- After five years without coming to light blue and white ground, U2 returns to appear tonight in Argentina in the first of three concerts that will provide in the Estadio Unico de La Plata (the other two will be on 2 and 3 April) as part of their tour called “Tour 360 º.”  

Fans of the group began to enter the premises and nearby recorded long queues.

Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen, promised to provide a spectacle never seen before, generating feelings for all the senses.

It is expected that the group, which sold over 190 million records worldwide, with emphasis on his latest album, “Songs of Ascent”, without forgetting its iconic themes such as “Sunday Bloody Sunday”, “With or Without You “” One “and” City of Blinding Lights, “among others.

The group U2, formed in 1976, was twice in the country until this series of concerts. Both played at the Monumental de Nuñez. The first was in 1998 and the second under the “Vertigo Tour” in 2006. Wearing a jacket with the colors of the flag of Argentina, Bono became delirious crowd at both dates.

 


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Argentina Ready?

Tonights show is the first of three shows the boys have planed for Argentina. The stadium de la Plata is ready to host the crawl and give way to some 70 thousand expected fans. Tonight doors open at 16:00 and the show starts at 19:30 with Muse warming up for U2. The next two shows are  april 2nd and apirl 3rd. With thousands of fans already outside waiting near the entrance its just a matter of time before we get to see our boys someone screams from the crowd.

Third visit

U2 in Argentina took place in 1998, River, when they were in full Popmart tour. At that time, Bono invited the leader of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo to the stage, a gesture that is expected to repeat. The second time on Argentine soil was in 2006, also in the Monumental, during the  the Vertigo Tour .For the third visit to our country, the band consists of Bono, The Edge, Larry Mullen and Adam Clayton promises an outstanding show, a show that some do not hesitate to describe as the most ambitious in the history of rock.

Follow tonights show via twitter or facebook - Of course we will update the videos after the show.

La Plata Fans Camp Out

La Plata Fans 2011U2 fans started to camp outside the stadium as the boys get ready to launch a couple of dates in Argentina, U2 has not played in here in over 5 years. Early numbers suggest about 70,000 fans will be attending the show.

The chance to hear “With or without you”, “Moment of Surrender”, “One”, “Beautiful Day”, “I Will Follow” and “Pride“are some of the 23 songs the band addressed in these shows that offer in the country , which was introduced 11 years ago under the “Pop Mart Tour” and for five of its “Vertigo Tour “.

Fans arrived with sleeping bags, tents and chairs as they await the start of the show.

Meanwhile, about 1,200 workers continue working in the vicinity of the stadium to mount the revolving stage, called “The Claw”, which weighs over 180 tonnes.

After the 2,000 seats were sold out hotel, La Plata 243 families enrolled in a municipal register in order to welcome into their homes to the thousands of tourists who come to the city.