How to meet the band.... - Page 4

theedgeu2 · 09-27-2009, 07:41 PM

Sorry if this has previously been posted before. I searched and got nothing. What would be the best way to meet U2? When? After the show or before? I'm not getting my hopes up but every fan dreams of it. I really want to meet Edge most, since he is my idol. I guess this seems like a dumb question but I've never done this before.

lauramullen · 09-27-2009, 08:46 PM

After the shows is not a good chance. Before the shows find the enterence where they come in.

geanbean83 · 09-27-2009, 09:12 PM

(X-posted)

Hey everyone!

I'm a total newbie around here, but I've been a lifelong U2 fan. I've had SO many issues over the years trying to get tickets and I've finally gotten tix to the Raleigh show. My hubby's gonna be driving me up from Greensboro and dropping me off/picking me up. Can you believe he doesn't like U2? And I still married him..wow

.

Anyhow I'm curious about a couple of things. I was so shocked that tickets were even available a month ago that I totally spazzed and didn't get GA tix. What a shame, but its for the better I suppose because it will be just me and I didn't know how I'd get away for bathroom breaks and whatnot.

So here are my Q's..1. I know that on some of the other tours fans were able to wait in certain areas before the show and get autographs/pics/handshakes,etc. Are the boys doing that this time around? And if so where exactly do I need to be in/around the stadium and at what time? I have to stress the ridiculous importance of this because this concert is seriously on my top 5 bucket list. I'm not joking haha.

2. I want to have plenty of time to do the aforementioned thing as well as mosey around and buy a shirt or two and change into it. What time should I be there in order to do that.

You guys will have to forgive me for being such a greenie with this stuff but I've just never gotten to go.

My seats are in Sect1.Row V. Seat 17. Anyone gonna be near me? Know if these are good seats?

I'll be looking forward to bumping into some of you folks. And please excuse this post if it sounds a bit hazy..I'm down with some sort of flu right now and have just announced to my husband that even if I have to drag my half-dead carcass into the show by my fingernails I'll be there screaming for Bono and the boys.

theedgeu2 · 09-27-2009, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lauramullen

After the shows is not a good chance. Before the shows find the enterence where they come in.

Sorry if this is dumb, but how would I find where they come in?

dmalezi · 10-02-2009, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by theedgeu2

Sorry if this is dumb, but how would I find where they come in?

It's usually the loading dock area of the stadium. Look around where all the tractor trailers are parked for a big entrance to the place. They usually arrive in black SUVs. Sometimes they will come out right after they arrive and other times Bono has come out a bit later. Seems like between 4 and 6pm this time around. Good Luck!

dmalezi · 10-02-2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by geanbean83

(X-posted)
I want to have plenty of time to do the aforementioned thing as well as mosey around and buy a shirt or two and change into it. What time should I be there in order to do that.

At the show I went to they had a merchandise table set up outside where the GA line started. We arrived around noon and fans were already buying stuff.

zuropa_fit · 10-02-2009, 06:25 PM

Don't feel stupid, theedgeu2. Glad you're getting to see them. As far as anyone from here sitting near you, or whether or not your seats are good, you might want to check here http://u2.interference.com/f308/

Have fun

zuropa_fit · 10-02-2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Reggo

Nothing really on-topic, but I keep reading the title of this thread as "how to feed the band...."

If I were Wild, I'd have something to say about this post. But as I'm me, I'll just keep it to myself

Fer Castillo · 10-05-2009, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmalezi

It's usually the loading dock area of the stadium. Look around where all the tractor trailers are parked for a big entrance to the place. They usually arrive in black SUVs. Sometimes they will come out right after they arrive and other times Bono has come out a bit later. Seems like between 4 and 6pm this time around. Good Luck!

Thanks a lot dmalezi!

and good luck to those who will try it!

Harry Vest · 10-11-2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MissMoo

I've met them several times at their hotels in San Francisco, NY, Georgia, and LA and they were never put out by it. If they don't want to stop they don't, but often one of the security guys will come up and set the crowd up for their arrival, even telling the cool people when they are coming out.

Exactly!!! I recall back in 1987 we met them all for about half an hour outside the Whitney Hotel in Minniapolis and they were anything but "put off" by it. They actually had a lot of fun with it. So don't listen to the guy/girl saying "Don't try to meet them at the hotel" - if you want to then go ahead.

Wild__Honey · 10-13-2009, 06:29 PM

Ughh, I feel so unlucky! I live no more than half an hour from each of them and have never met them or seen them other than at a show. Adam lives like pretty much down the road!! A lot of people come over here and actually find out where their houses are which is pretty weird...there's such a thing as privacy!! Hopefully I'll randomly bump into them one day. Wishful thinking

x

aptdot · 11-04-2009, 02:16 AM

I didn't meet them, but at the Toronto 2 concert, the girls in front of me in GA did. They had their shirts signed and took pics with Bono

They told me the secret is to wait in the parking garage of the venue after the show, as the band always goes to some after party. Just saying...

Anji · 11-04-2009, 01:05 PM

Just stalk them til they give in

In all seriousness it really is pot luck meeting these guys. I have just been fortunate that the times I have set out to meet them, I have met at least some of them

I just had beginners luck the very first time and met the lesser spotted Larry.

kassandra · 11-05-2009, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wild__Honey

Ughh, I feel so unlucky! I live no more than half an hour from each of them and have never met them or seen them other than at a show. Adam lives like pretty much down the road!! A lot of people come over here and actually find out where their houses are which is pretty weird...there's such a thing as privacy!! Hopefully I'll randomly bump into them one day. Wishful thinking

x

Randomly bumping into them would be the best way to meet. One day I am sure you will!

08-29-2009, 10:17 PM	#46
lauramullen Jersey Girl who loves U2 Premium Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In my own little world Posts: 25,020 Local Time: 11:39 PM	__________________ 2010 Tour: Anaheim 6/6/10, 6/7/09, Denver 6/12/10, Oakland- June 6/16/10, Philly 7/12/09, East Rutherford- 7/19/10

09-27-2009, 07:41 PM	#47
theedgeu2 War Child Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The City of Blinding Lights Posts: 788 Local Time: 11:39 PM	Meeting U2? Sorry if this has previously been posted before. I searched and got nothing. What would be the best way to meet U2? When? After the show or before? I'm not getting my hopes up but every fan dreams of it. I really want to meet Edge most, since he is my idol. I guess this seems like a dumb question but I've never done this before.

09-27-2009, 08:46 PM	#48
lauramullen Jersey Girl who loves U2 Premium Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In my own little world Posts: 25,020 Local Time: 11:39 PM	After the shows is not a good chance. Before the shows find the enterence where they come in. __________________ 2010 Tour: Anaheim 6/6/10, 6/7/09, Denver 6/12/10, Oakland- June 6/16/10, Philly 7/12/09, East Rutherford- 7/19/10

09-27-2009, 09:12 PM	#49
geanbean83 Babyface Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 18 Local Time: 11:39 PM	U2-Raleigh (X-posted) Hey everyone! I'm a total newbie around here, but I've been a lifelong U2 fan. I've had SO many issues over the years trying to get tickets and I've finally gotten tix to the Raleigh show. My hubby's gonna be driving me up from Greensboro and dropping me off/picking me up. Can you believe he doesn't like U2? And I still married him..wow . Anyhow I'm curious about a couple of things. I was so shocked that tickets were even available a month ago that I totally spazzed and didn't get GA tix. What a shame, but its for the better I suppose because it will be just me and I didn't know how I'd get away for bathroom breaks and whatnot. So here are my Q's..1. I know that on some of the other tours fans were able to wait in certain areas before the show and get autographs/pics/handshakes,etc. Are the boys doing that this time around? And if so where exactly do I need to be in/around the stadium and at what time? I have to stress the ridiculous importance of this because this concert is seriously on my top 5 bucket list. I'm not joking haha. 2. I want to have plenty of time to do the aforementioned thing as well as mosey around and buy a shirt or two and change into it. What time should I be there in order to do that. You guys will have to forgive me for being such a greenie with this stuff but I've just never gotten to go. My seats are in Sect1.Row V. Seat 17. Anyone gonna be near me? Know if these are good seats? I'll be looking forward to bumping into some of you folks. And please excuse this post if it sounds a bit hazy..I'm down with some sort of flu right now and have just announced to my husband that even if I have to drag my half-dead carcass into the show by my fingernails I'll be there screaming for Bono and the boys.

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10-02-2009, 06:25 PM	#53
zuropa_fit ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: On the starting line, back of the pack Posts: 14,012 Local Time: 09:39 PM	Don't feel stupid, theedgeu2. Glad you're getting to see them. As far as anyone from here sitting near you, or whether or not your seats are good, you might want to check here http://u2.interference.com/f308/ Have fun

10-13-2009, 06:29 PM	#57
Wild__Honey The Fly Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 47 Local Time: 04:39 AM	Ughh, I feel so unlucky! I live no more than half an hour from each of them and have never met them or seen them other than at a show. Adam lives like pretty much down the road!! A lot of people come over here and actually find out where their houses are which is pretty weird...there's such a thing as privacy!! Hopefully I'll randomly bump into them one day. Wishful thinking x

11-04-2009, 02:16 AM	#58
aptdot The Fly Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 82 Local Time: 11:39 PM	I didn't meet them, but at the Toronto 2 concert, the girls in front of me in GA did. They had their shirts signed and took pics with Bono They told me the secret is to wait in the parking garage of the venue after the show, as the band always goes to some after party. Just saying...

11-04-2009, 01:05 PM	#59
Anji Refugee Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Middlesex, UK Posts: 2,141 Local Time: 04:39 AM	Just stalk them til they give in In all seriousness it really is pot luck meeting these guys. I have just been fortunate that the times I have set out to meet them, I have met at least some of them I just had beginners luck the very first time and met the lesser spotted Larry.