@dontgoslideaway “How dare you out-politic me!”
@tawny_cat Thanks! Hoping this show finishes before my next flight in case there’s a surprise at the end. (It’s going to be close.)
@dontgoslideaway U2 have never actually snippeted Pink Floyd, surprisingly enough!
We’re still running #U2TheJoshuaTree2017
The music at this airport bar is so loud I basically can’t hear RTSS. Boooo. -Ax
Check your emails if you don’t want to pay that bill!
This is Ax. i love Shine Like Stars. But surely our effort should go into getting songs—like ASOH—rather than 1 verse? #U2TheJoshuaTree2017
Anyways, Bullet is next but no Black Dog tonight #U2TheJoshuaTree2017
If fans want Shine Like Stars it is going to take a coordinated mass singing of it between WOWY and Bullet for Bono to take notice.
“Here comes trouble” has become Bono’s standard opening line to Bullet recently. #U2TheJoshuaTree2017 #JT30
Damnit, I have to pay that, don’t I? -Ax
Ax - I was busy reading all of your forum posts. You know how I like to catch up on your shenanigans! #U2TheJoshuaTree2017
With or Without You is next
@popkewitz I’m being served by an African at this airport bar, so all we need is somebody from Antarctica to tweet… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
Matkin likes to remind me to do things. My turn! Hey Matkin, where’s the mainpage setlist article? -Ax
In fact I’m watching them. Here’s the Periscope I’m using, if anybody’s searching for one: pscp.tv/w/1vAGRbwmmoVG… #U2TheJoshuaTree2017
I Still Haven’t Found the Line I’m Looking For #U2TheJoshuaTree2017
What a world. Here I am (Ax), a Kiwi, in a Middle Eastern airport on my way to Europe, listening to U2 in North America. Amazes me.
California snippet returns to Streets #U2TheJoshuaTree2017
Sounds like Streets #U2TheJoshuaTree2017
@BrianovichIV Cheers!
Rusty_Olson @u2gigs Wifi will tear us apart, again
Pride (In the Name of GA Love) #U2TheJoshuaTree2017
Usual (American) snippet of America in Bad. No Cohen tonight. #U2TheJoshuaTree2017
Cellphone stars shine in the summer light… #U2TheJoshuaTree2017
Missed that one! How does it go? RT @atu2: Snippet of The Magnificent Seven by The Clash in SBS #U2TheJoshuaTree2017
It’s Bad #U2TheJoshuaTree2017
SilRigote Of all 5 @U2 Tours I’ve seen, nothing beats the NYD version they’re playing now. I JUST CAN’T GET TIRED OF IT <3 #U2TheJoshuaTree2017
Loved that one. RT @sb_wreeldeal: @u2gigs @Wake486 Anyone read Conversations with Bono?
I’m here! Sort of. Not sure wifi can handle a stream, and I’ll probably be boarding by the time they do anything ex… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
@markpeterboro @jorgeftakeda @popkewitz Still another 3 hours! Guess I’ll get to follow some of Boston but airport… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
Menacing Day is second. Such a thrill to hear it for the first time last time out. #U2TheJoshuaTree2017
@Wake486 U2 at the End of the World has got to be in my top 3. -Ax
Sunday Bloody Sunday opens as usual #U2TheJoshuaTree2017
stevedyda @u2gigs It’s electric here tonite. Almost go time! https://t.co/IzRTPDlJst
The big question tonight is if Ax is tuning in from the airport lounge. #U2TheJoshuaTree2017
I hear the crescent; do you see the whole of the moon? #U2TheJoshuaTree2017
@nitebus @markpeterboro Someone said it is on the printed set. Haven’t heard for sure.
Listening in by Mixlr almost feels like a downer after being there in person in Toronto. #U2TheJoshuaTree2017
@Wake486 U2 Live, U2 By U2, Into the Heart
mixlr.com/laurenm269, mixlr.com/u2brothr, and mixlr.com/rossgperry seem good for tonight #U2TheJoshuaTree2017
@jorgeftakeda @popkewitz @markpeterboro This is my expectation too. -Ax
markpeterboro Do you think that U2 will play A Sort Of Homecoming tonight on Boston? #setlistgeek #U2TheJoshuaTree2017
Honest opinion, not what you hope
Hope they go better than mine did! Matkin. twitter.com/atu2/status/87…
atu2comSherry Found out during VIP Party raffle tour the band’s personal dressing rooms are named after the Daltons this tour. #U2TheJoshuaTree2017
bill_gorman High (and I mean high) above the home of the five-time Super Bowl Champions waiting for U2 to take the stage https://t.co/A6CARbVv3u
hidingintheburg So very happy my U2 friend got to do this! twitter.com/atu2comSherry/…
I’m pretty sure that all U2 remember from Pop is the Discotheque riff and “Get up off your knees”. The rest has bee… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
@MarkCDarwin The thread on Interference definitely went in this direction with one dude bragging about getting drumsticks and picks.
@cubfanet That’s one thing. The arguments and fighting over queues get worse each tour though.
@nitebus And to think your Twitter handle suggests you work in early-morning public transit.
@nitebus Maybe. I don’t mind really long flights. But usually I’m not flying to London (Copenhagen today), and I prefer to avoid Heathrow.
@badexit Yes, I think so. We’d include as a medley.
u2radiocom Plan to Periscope some tonight if all goes well. @atu2 @u2gigs @u2songs #U2JoshuaTreeTour2017
Chrissy_B67 #u2thejoshuatree2017 Rainbows and U2 @U2start @u2gigs https://t.co/gVI8sNXRxQ
KehkashanBasu Honored to feature in @u2’s tribute to women at their Toronto concert @KR_Youngsters @cathmckenna @JustinTrudeau https://t.co/kdFXwB61wL
I (Ax) seriously can’t believe the GA line drama gets worse each tour. #U2TheJoshuaTree2017
U2 Getting ready for the show. #U2TheJoshuaTree2017 #Boston https://t.co/JLK5qIXqvX
atu2 I don’t know what to say… LOL twitter.com/rossgperry/sta…
This is a pretty sneaky way to slip Promenade into the set! youtube.com/watch?v=WPkjo2…
@themadirishman3 I couldn’t travel anywhere without it!
@adammajorcsik I’ll be there!
mysteriousdays No big deal or anything, just having a convo with Morleigh! ???????? https://t.co/TIiongvHi3
@nitebus An 8 hour stopover at that! And the beer is not cheap.
Hi, Ax checking in—a 15hr flight from Sydney and I’m not even in Europe yet! But it’s beer o’clock in Dubai. Goes w… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
sebvalic @u2gigs That one got into a few very ugly situations, including one using physical force. Was surprised why security didn’t thow him out.
sebvalic @u2gigs I thought that was just my experience. Was really unpleasantly surprised in Berlin 2015-09-28 by a few “fan… https://t.co/c4rtsyOaTV
@mysteriousdays Oh, I didn’t think you were agreeing with it. I was just trying to clarify what I meant.
Wait, WHAT? Did that SERIOUSLY actually happen? Please tell me that didn’t happen… twitter.com/EdgeFest/statu…
@EdgeFest Yep, remember Montreal 360? Halfway to the back, had a blast the entire night!
Preceeding GA-line rant was by Matkin, by the way.
@u2wanderer That would make more sense than U2 themselves deciding to do that. Bad situation either way.
@u2wanderer I think the summary in U2 Live differs on that, though it’s been a while since I’ve read it. Either way, it affected the band.
find themselves too far back to see. Lottery at least gives them a chance to get closer. Current system doesn’t allow them that.
@mysteriousdays I mean that people that queue so early aren’t necessarily short. There are hundreds who show up when venue says to and
@CBarcaQC Looks good. Enjoy the show! Matt
But something has to change with the current “fan” system. I understand WANTing to be at the front. But it doesn’t give you a RIGHT to be.
Tonight I place blame on @GilletteStadium for changing their minds after saying they would honour line and giving out numbered bands.
.@carlsonberg Very first song, Elevation, at bottom of heart. Also see Bono saying “come on” to them at beginning of Beautiful Day.
@mysteriousdays For short fans it wouldn’t be any different from how it is already. I’m below average height, I empathize with them.
You don’t have to always have GA. And when you do, you don’t always have to be @ front. Let others enjoy it too. It isn’t just your night
One of the best concerts I had was MTL1 in 11. Decided not to rush to front, got front rail halfway back. Saw it from a different view
That really soured our experience. TOR1 for IE, in case that woman is paying attention.
Hell, my wife and I were yelled at by the woman in “charge” for not speaking when she called our #. We were in line, couldn’t hear her!
I’ve been to a relatively minor number of shows (7). GA 4. Each time was unpleasant because of people who anointed themselves the boss.
You don’t always have to be first in line. And I say that generally not to any specific people. I know it happens, I don’t know who they are
…would give off and show more energy by playing to new faces. Unfortunately fans revolted and sat down. Can see it in the DVD.
U2 get tired of playing to the same faces all the time. It’s why they decided to switch it up in Boston 2001 for filming. They felt they…
People may be big “fans”, but that doesn’t make you a more important fan. Being first doesn’t make you a friend of the band either.
There has to be a better system than the fan-administered one. Past tours people have left the concert early to form the next line. Bizarre.
Wulfdog19 @u2gigs @atu2 anyone want to buy better seats at MetLife Wed show? Trip cancelled and stuck w tix. Will send sec/seat in exchange for $.
@EdgeFest I agree with you, Lori. It’s one reason I avoided GA this tour. I do think it is a shame for first-timers who lined up early.
CBarcaQC @u2gigs @GilletteStadium So now thousands of people are bottlenecked at four detectors. Went from 1st in line at on… https://t.co/uxoTbFZeBQ
CBarcaQC @u2gigs @GilletteStadium They opened 18 metal detector lanes, then closed 12 of them, saying there wasn’t enough st… https://t.co/eDtWNlnbOM
Reports are indicating that @GilletteStadium gave bands to the fan-line, then changed their minds after doing so. That is not okay.
I don’t have a problem with venue not honouring line that forms before they are allowed to. I do have a problem with changing minds after.
NateU2 @rnolan76 @EdgeFest @GilletteStadium @atu2 @U2 @guyoseary Stadium gave numbered bands. Then decided not 2 honor. To… https://t.co/VaGSrhx2SC
@matt_shoreditch Haven’t heard between whom exactly. Just hoping it is not true and everyone is okay.
CBarcaQC @u2gigs Haven’t seen any fights at all. But staff is insane. Set up 18 detectors, lines formed at all. Now forcing… https://t.co/ZlMNOLX8jH
Ivanobe @U2BROTHR @GilletteStadium These problems with venue security go back years and years, remember it going tits up fo… https://t.co/xFLzPtL0GT
U2BROTHR Situation is better here. People have been processed and put into order better
U2BROTHR @GilletteStadium Look like they are trying to fix the situation. @U2 big wigs came down to set things straight.
atu2 Hello! Fernanda taking control for tonight. A little bit of mess in Boston. Reports that @GilletteStadium is not honoring GA line numbers.
atu2comSherry Band arrival at gillettestadium … security tight, no autographs #U2TheJoshuaTree2017 instagram.com/p/BVxmzZ0FUyk/
@atu2 Glad to have you with us tonight, Fernanda!
tassoula Fans with wristbands given out at a random time let in; fans who were here hours earlier not, @GilletteStadium. Unacceptable.
Seems that things have gotten quite nasty around the GA line today. Hope the reports of fights are not true. #U2TheJoshuaTree2017
@PopMart_1997 Speed does not really matter for a music player and sound quality of iPods is great compared to most phones.
U2Nate This is what the worst GA experience looks like @GilletteStadium no communication no care and this is great securit… https://t.co/N5czull7RL
@corianderstem Replacing the battery should not be very expensive. You don’t have to get it done by Apple. Lots of… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
Wake486 We are so ready for #U2TheJoshuaTree2017 @GilletteStadium !! @u2gigs @U2start @atu2 @DougWilliamsMHD https://t.co/OAUhmLnX5F
GrantTucker And the headline of the year goes to… https://t.co/SiboZ2gFex
@AlexaChegrinec @winst0nw0lf Quite a few videos on Youtube how to fix this (several options). Maybe one of this wor… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
atu2 Word from someone at stadium - security being very strict about allowing ppl to line up there. Updates are on the FB U2 jt30 foxboro page.
My U2 iPod died about 5 years ago, maybe one or two more. I miss it. Never understood why iPods were discontinued for the phones. Matkin.
u2wanderer And as a Canadian I’m proud we look good on the international stage - proud people are noticing.
u2songs u2songs.com/news/updated_t… - our list of the women on #TheJoshuaTree2017 screens is updated with new faces from Toront… https://t.co/ASCsaF7oUG
@winst0nw0lf I’ve no idea what I’ll do when this one dies.
@samuli_hirsi Wow does it! My current one dates from 2013. Lots of use so I think it’s doing well for itself.
@nitebus Qantas, because Straya, or something.
@samuli_hirsi Remember the one I shipped to you about a decade ago? I still have it and it still works. It’s not much used anyway. Matt
See you soon over here! Matt twitter.com/u2gigs/status/…
@samuli_hirsi I might just cry when my iPod Classic finally breaks. Years of good service and sufficient capacity f… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
Our fearless setlistorian Ax is starting his jaunt to Europe. #U2TheJoshuaTree2017 #JT30 https://t.co/qtinWJBSYg
What say you, @u2wanderer? twitter.com/u2gigs/status/…