U2 Closes Out Madison Square Garden With Bruce Springsteen

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

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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

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

Intermission

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

Encore(s)

1. City Of Blinding Lights
2. Mother And Child Reunion (snippet) / Where The Streets Have No Name / California (There Is No End To Love) (snippet)
3. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
4. Stand By Me
5. 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

Springsteen, Martin and U2 Minus Bono

The schedule called for U2 to perform at World AIDS Day (RED) performance Monday night in Times Square. However, Bono has been recovering from his earlier “High Impact Cycle” accident that has taken him out of the mix for right now.  U2 announced that the show will still go on with some help from some friends, Bruce and Chris stepped in to help the boys out. U2 posted on their Facebook page "Adam Clayton, The Edge and Larry Mullen Jr. will be joined by Bruce Springsteen and Coldplay’s Chris Martin, each of whom will take a turn as frontman on the U2 songs. Appearing at the personal invitation of U2, Springsteen and Martin has graciously donated their time and talents to save the World AIDS Day event from cancellation." The show has been dubbed “U2 Minus 1”

"This year is a World AIDS Day like no other," Bono said in a statement. "The world reached a tipping point in the fight against AIDS - more people were newly added to life-saving treatment than were newly infected with the virus. Many people are calling it the beginning of the end of AIDS. 

"We wouldn’t be at this point without American leadership, people from the left and the right," added the singer. "Today, 13 million people have access to life-saving treatment, up from 300,000 just over ten years ago.  Americans do not know the role they have played in this fight.  This event is to inform and thank Americans for their support.