Tonights Show Expect Increased Security

Fans you should expect to see some beefed-up security measures at Wednesday's concert at NRG Stadium as a result of the bombing in Manchester, England that killed 22 people at an Ariana Grande show.

On Tuesday, Houston police chief Art Acevado said the department routinely reviews security procedures before any large-scale event in the city.

"We have taken out and dusted off our plans to make sure we are not missing anything," he said. "We're always looking at what's going on at all special events in our city."

Anyone with information about activity that appears suspicious can make a report at iwatchhouston.org or call 1-844-iWatch4. 

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U2 Weekend wrap up and Kimmel performance

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New York: Bono pays tribute to Chris Cornell, who died by suicide last week at age 52, during the Rose Bowl show by dedicating The Joshua Tree cut “Running to Stand Still” to the late Soundgarden frontman.

Bono introduced the song by calling Cornell a “lion” and a “beautiful, sweet soul” before launching into the 1987 track, which follows a Dublin couple struggling with heroin.

Survival was on the band’s minds. (At least we can presume Bono spoke for everyone, since, as usual, the Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen remained mighty but mute.) “Here we still are. Here you still are. What a blessing,” Bono said, not needing to state that no other group with the same stature in rock history has survived with its original lineup intact for 35-plus years. And: “Let’s do this again in 2047.”

Coming up Tuesday, Jimmy Kimmel welcomes U2 as his guests on Tuesday, May 23, as part of their Joshua Tree tour. It will be “their only sit-down TV interview and performance while on the road in the U.S. for The Joshua Tree Tour 2017,” ( Note the press release did state performance )

U2's Visual Experience Arrives in Santa Clara

To the 50,000 fans who filled Levi’s Stadium to capacity on May 17, this was not merely another concert. It was the start of summer, the revisit of those years gone by and much more.

30 years in the making a return to something bigger, more significant than the news today of Mr. Trump and his issues. All of that was pushed aside to witness again "The Joshua Tree" the complete album from start to finish, mix in a couple of staples and you have the summer's biggest concert.

Great does not define the experience.  Great describes a cold beer, a great meal, the trip to the venue.  

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A visual experience with a human touch that defies time limits yes the band did blow right past the local curfew which should have been assumed by any local agency if they took the time to see how long show could be.  Ask any fan they surely would have given some suggestions.

Anyway, skip that BS for now, back to the visual experience. The wall which stands right in front of you provides the backdrop to the album and well your life. It's personal, yet it is also a venue for 50,000 people. The images explode upon the screen forcing you to step back and take a second and feel the connected vibe of image and sound.  This tour is about the music.  Get emerged into the music forget about all that other bullshit of mortgages, work, and blah blah politics just push that all aside for tonight your take back in time.

The setlist and a few videos located our extended coverage page. Did you attend the show? Have some photos or images you want to share? Send them to us directly concertphotos@u2tourfans.com 

U2 Olá Brazil October

New York City:  Reports have been coming in that a South American leg could be in the works.  A Brazilian newspaper has reported that U2 will, in fact, be coming to Brazil in October with Noel Galagher opening for Bono and the boys.

As more news continues to surface, we will keep you up to date. Note this is not an official word from Live Nation rather a report from a newspaper which under checked the venue details and it's clear the venue is not going to have any football ( American Soccer) events scheduled for October at this time. 

We have reported before some other South American countries could be added to the list. Such as Peru, Argentina, Chile, andColombia.

Again until confirmed by Live Nation just hold on.

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Next U2 Album, Next Year, Maybe

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New York: A story comes out of the Irish Times this morning that reviews the suggesting that the new album may not be released until 2018.

Bono also revealed that their next single was directly inspired by sports pundit Eamon Dunphy.

“Eamon said this beautiful thing about me once in a bar in Dublin - he said “Bono, Ali is the best thing about you,” referring to Bono’s wife, Ali Hewson.

Fans waiting for quality is not as easy as you might think however U2 has always been able to find its way to the next release. This one proves to be the most challenging and most likely well crafted, Grammy Award winning and album to come.

Enjoy the summer shows as the new album continues to develop.

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U2 's Joshua Tree A Visual Feast

Seattle:  Vancouver in the rear view now, Seattle front and center for an evening of visuals and movement that needs a second attendance. U2 known for their massive productions did not fail on this tour. Everyone has been wondering was this tour just a record label requirement to get the boys out front and center before the next release or was this a real celebration of the album that made U2 America's favorite Irish band? Yes, once again the setlist was made public by some security guard that felt the need to impress someone's mother.  However, U2 delivered a couple of surprises, Eddie Vedder and some members of Mumford & Sons joined the stage to sing a few lines of "Mothers Of The Of Disappeared" and added a song to the setlist.

CenturyLink Field, Seattle
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Complete coverage including videos, images can be found via our Seattle coverage page.

http://www.u2tourfans.com/seattle-2017-coverage

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U2's Joshua Tree Tour Kicks Off

Vancouver:  What's better than the release of a new album?  Ask many U2 fans, and they will tell you watching their heroes perform the anthem of their youth. 

The Joshua Tree Tour kicked off in Vancouver.  As reported earlier U2 has been rehearsing in Vancouver for a couple of weeks. Bono said " The City of Love" the band has enjoyed their time in Vancouver.  Leaks of the possible set list and a pair of ear plugs for the hotel guests next door to the venue considered as standards. Our photography team all in place to capture the show.

We have updated our tour news page to provide you images, videos and of course the news of the show. 

Show News http://www.u2tourfans.com/vancouver-2017-coverage/

Shout Out ! U2 Crew !

Rehearsals over and now it's time to get to work. Sure daily sound checks will happen, however for the most part rehearsals are over.

The crew all packed up and ready to go. The trucks are all ready for tonight's load out. Band rested and ready to go.   

Vancouver has been a great host.  Bono has said in previous interviews "We always had a thing for Canada in general, but Vancouver has been very, very welcoming to us at a time when we're very fragile," "Because you get quite vulnerable when you are preparing to launch a tour. And I know that sounds odd, but there is a level of nausea and, sort of, you feel ill in the pit in your stomach. It's an anxious time. Here in this city, we feel very free. And I like to get out of the city, and I go wandering, cycling, I get lost around here, and I like getting lost in B.C."

Everyone is anxious during this time. The crew has to get the timing for load in's and load out's and be able to map out a plan for the local that will change every night on tour.  This touring crew has been together for many years; sure some new crew members will join the team. However, most of them have been on this crew for some time.

It's a family no it's not at all like that HBO show its much more work, long hours, short nights and long days.  As a crew member, you know that everything your doing brings the best possible experience.  The crew stands at the edge of the stage and looks over and smiles "Yea I made it happen, and I'll do it all over again tomorrow."

Crew a big shout out to you! You bring all the parts together so that the band creates an experience of a lifetime.  You are a crew member of the world's largest rock band, that's not a bad gig at all.

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