July 16th, 17th, 2010 - Montreal - Hippodrome - Page 15

kramwest1 · 11-13-2009, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BoMac

That is what I keep trying to tell people! Stop considering other shows and go see them in Montreal, because it'll be a fantastic experience.

That's my plan.
I'm just being selfish and hoping for 2 Montreal shows, too.

BoMac · 11-13-2009, 04:19 PM

I think this is really unusual. I mean, to hold a press conference to announce a venue? Have any other cities had an announcement of this nature?

This leads me to believe that the venue will not be the Olympic Stadium, because that would be the logical choice, and wouldn't merit a press conference. I could be wrong, however.

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Montreal details for U2 show coming Monday
By T'Cha Dunlevy, Gazette Music Critic, November 13, 2009 4:38 PM

Promoter Gillett Entertainment Group has called a press conference for Monday to release the band’s Montreal 2010 summer date and venue. Shown here, Bono, singer of rock band U2 on stage in Germany, August, 2009.

Photograph by: CLEMENS BILAN , AFP/Getty Images

Montreal is one step closer to seeing U2 perform on July 16, 2010. Promoter Gillett Entertainment Group has called a press conference for Monday morning concerning the band’s 360 stadium tour. The band’s web site has had Montreal listed next to the July 16 date for several weeks, with venue TBA. It is expected that the venue will be revealed on Monday, along with ticket information. Likely venue candidates include Jean Drapeau Park, Blue Bonnets or perhaps the Olympic Stadium.

**ramblin rose** · 11-13-2009, 04:23 PM

OMG, couldn't they have picked a better picture. Bono looks like he just hit his big toe against the telepromter.

Dakotalola · 11-13-2009, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ramblin rose

OMG, couldn't they have picked a better picture. Bono looks like he just hit his big toe against the telepromter.

sTaR1ngatTheSuN · 11-13-2009, 05:23 PM

Somebody please start the "guess the venue" poll thread and let's see how many of us get it right for Monday. I'm praying for the Olympic Stadium. However, it is Friday the 13th and I'm expecting the worse news already. Press conference will mention U2 is very interested in playing Montreal, but the venues in the city do not meet "stadium tour" requirements. Being pessimistic and I hope I am sincerely wrong!

Axver · 11-13-2009, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoMac

I think this is really unusual. I mean, to hold a press conference to announce a venue? Have any other cities had an announcement of this nature?

The promoter held a press conference for Gelsenkirchen in March.

Gelsenkirchen was included in the original 2009 tour announcement, then quietly removed from the itinerary, then the press conference was held a couple of weeks later to re-confirm it. No details were actually changed from what was initially in the itinerary.

rdy4thdl · 11-13-2009, 06:08 PM

In that story from the Gazette do you think this was an intentional pun : "Montreal is one step closer..." ?
Just curious,
cheers,

U2Mama · 11-13-2009, 07:46 PM

Anyone familiar with "Blue Bonnets"? Is that a stadium?

subnet · 11-13-2009, 09:05 PM

blue bonnets = the hippodrome, one helluva massive horse track field (minus a massive bleacher)

Canadiens1131 · 11-13-2009, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BoMac

Sometimes bad weather adds a new dimension to a show that makes it unique, memorable, and a lot of fun.

Sometimes pyschoactive drugs do too, speaking of that show......

The fireworks were definitely even more appreciated than normal

KristenCaNaDiAn · 11-14-2009, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ramblin rose

OMG, couldn't they have picked a better picture. Bono looks like he just hit his big toe against the telepromter.

U2Mama · 11-14-2009, 10:01 AM

Anyone else get the feeling that this is going to be something special?!?

Dakotalola · 11-14-2009, 12:41 PM

I hope so and hoping for two nights! If I do this show it means 2 more days of vacation time, so 2 shows on the weekend make it better

U2Mama · 11-14-2009, 01:35 PM

^We'll have to figure out a gathering before the show(s)!

Shawn Bonneau · 11-14-2009, 02:04 PM

There won't be two nights, even more so if it's a festival. U2 has to be in Jersey two nights later and they gotta drive their trucks (the universal ones) thru Check Points and whatnot. I don't see them doing two nights.

SMB

11-13-2009, 04:23 PM	#213
ramblin rose Forum Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 10,622 Local Time: 02:47 AM	OMG, couldn't they have picked a better picture. Bono looks like he just hit his big toe against the telepromter. __________________ ramblinrose[at]interference.com

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Dakotalola War Child Premium Silver Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: itty, bitty Rhode Island Posts: 539 Local Time: 02:47 AM	I hope so and hoping for two nights! If I do this show it means 2 more days of vacation time, so 2 shows on the weekend make it better __________________ Boston, Gillette Stadium, 9/20/09 & 9/21/2009 Las Vegas,Sam Boyd Stadium,10/23/2009 *Anaheim, 6/6/10 & 6/7/10* *Montreal 7/16/10 & 7/17/10* *East Rutherford, NJ, 7/19/10*

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11-13-2009, 05:23 PM	#215
sTaR1ngatTheSuN The Fly Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 81 Local Time: 07:47 AM	Somebody please start the "guess the venue" poll thread and let's see how many of us get it right for Monday. I'm praying for the Olympic Stadium. However, it is Friday the 13th and I'm expecting the worse news already. Press conference will mention U2 is very interested in playing Montreal, but the venues in the city do not meet "stadium tour" requirements. Being pessimistic and I hope I am sincerely wrong!

11-13-2009, 06:08 PM	#217
rdy4thdl The Fly Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the other side of silence Posts: 147 Local Time: 03:47 AM	In that story from the Gazette do you think this was an intentional pun : "Montreal is one step closer..." ? Just curious, cheers,

11-13-2009, 07:46 PM	#218
U2Mama The Fly Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: On a Sunburst Street Posts: 267 Local Time: 03:47 AM	Anyone familiar with "Blue Bonnets"? Is that a stadium?

11-13-2009, 09:05 PM	#219
subnet Refugee Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In God's Cottage Country Posts: 1,960 Local Time: 03:47 AM	blue bonnets = the hippodrome, one helluva massive horse track field (minus a massive bleacher)

11-14-2009, 10:01 AM	#222
U2Mama The Fly Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: On a Sunburst Street Posts: 267 Local Time: 03:47 AM	Anyone else get the feeling that this is going to be something special?!?

11-14-2009, 01:35 PM	#224
U2Mama The Fly Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: On a Sunburst Street Posts: 267 Local Time: 03:47 AM	^We'll have to figure out a gathering before the show(s)!

11-14-2009, 02:04 PM	#225
Shawn Bonneau New Yorker Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 2,568 Local Time: 03:47 AM	There won't be two nights, even more so if it's a festival. U2 has to be in Jersey two nights later and they gotta drive their trucks (the universal ones) thru Check Points and whatnot. I don't see them doing two nights. SMB