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The night of the shows, there are links to the Periscope and/or Meerkat feeds in the Live Shows forum: http://zootopia.u2.com/forum/200-u2ietour-live-threads/. You would need to download the Periscope and Meerkat apps to your phone or tablet to be able to use them and you would need to create an account, but I just used my Twitter account to log in. The Mixlr stream is just audio and not video, but it works well in case you have trouble with the live video.

If you want to see the screen, 108 would be better. But if you want to be really close to the band, albeit behind them, then 118. Having watched many of the live streams, I'd say that seeing the screen could give a better experience overall. But there's also something to be said about being so close to the band, even if you are behind them. It depends on what's more important to you. They didn't actually flip the stage arrangements. They clarified which side is the I stage and which is the E stage. I don't believe that info was available when the tickets went on sale for Chicago. And the switch made to the location of RZ doesn't really matter because either way they are still right on the rail and by the I stage. Based on watching the live streams, the band plays on both stages so either location is good. Even those in say 106 and 117 on the extreme opposite ends of the arena, although not able to see the screens, will have the band right on front of them pay off the time so it's not that bad of a thing. Technically speaking, because of the stage setup with 2 stages, the catwalk, and the screens, really majority of the seats are going to be good no matter where you're sitting.

What's included with the VIP merchandise seats (not the VIP party package)? Anyone know?

Omg love!

Ordinary Love would be Amazing!!

The diehard U2 fans who know the deep cuts and B sides do not make up the majority of attendees at a U2 show. The majority of people are casual fans who like the radio hits enough to shell out a few bucks to see U2 play a concert. The fact is, outside of the people who read articles posted here on u2.com, the majority of people who have bought tickets for the show didn't even know about the possible 2 different shows idea. So these masses of fans just bought tickets because "Oh look, U2 is coming to town" without knowing anything about the two show idea. But also keep in mind, there are a very large number of fans here on U2.com who always go to multiple shows anyway, whenever the band goes on tour. Regardless of this two show idea, those people would've bought tickets for multiple shows. So I doubt that those people would've done anything differently this time.

Thanks all! Have a great night!

Yeah but you have Chicago pizza there.....we just have Starbucks on every corner. I will trade you one Starbucks, and will throw in a Boeing plane for some Chicago pizza. Thanks! Yes it's the best!

That's true that there are hundreds of people on the various Periscope and Meerkat links commenting there.

It's 12:30am here in Chicago.

There's a large number of people who live in other timezones, myself included, and it's hard to stay up all night for several nights in a row.

Can someone remind me when the band made the statement about switching up the shows from one night to the next? I think The Edge was the one who said it? Next question; did they say it before or after Bono's injury? Reason being, I believe they had ideas in mind for what they were planning to do and they were making these statements based on what they were planning at that time. All the sudden, Bono gets severely injured and is no longer able to play guitar. You can't tell me that didn't impact their setlist plans in some way. It must've had some impact which then forced them to have to switch their plans around. Unforseen circumstances. Guys, can we please give them a break? They've dealt with some heavy stuff since right before the tour and going into the tour. Besides Bono's accident, right before Vancouver, Larry's dad died and Larry had to fly home for the funeral and fly back right away for opening night. Second, The Edge took a spill off the stage on opening night which I'm sure scared them all for a minute and although The Edge is ok, it's not the way they wanted to start the tour. And third, then tragically they lost Dennis Sheehan while on tour. He was a member of the U2 family for 32 years. Yet they are still expected to go out there and put on a show. And let's not forget that there are some songs that are easier to play live. Some songs are harder to play live. So for me personally, if they need to play easier songs so they can get through it without having to worry too much then I'm ok with that. They're just people like we all are and they have been through a lot in a short amount of time. I feel like people are expecting so much from them after they've been through a lot of emotional stuff just to be able to bring us what they have so far. I wouldn't care if they played the same setlist every show if it made it easier for them to get through it. Maybe I'm in the minority here but I am more concerned with the emotional toll all of this has taken on them than to demand they shuffle this around in a way that would be more of a burden on them.

"Sing it for us The Edge!"

They JUST PLAYED IT IN PHOENIX...first show ..I was there Thanks, I wasn't tuned in for the live feed that night. Hopefully they'll keep it in the setlist.

I just heard Desire on the radio the other day and was thinking that they haven't played it in a while! So great to hear it tonight!

STREETS!!!

True that, Max!

This is absolutely brilliant! We are so fortunate to live in a technological age where we can watch the whole show from far away. I'm feeling really blessed right now and so grateful to those who are live streaming and posting the many amazing pictures! It's a beautiful day alright!

There's an option in the Periscope app to hide the chat comments. It makes it easier to see the feed.

That really is a short break then. Cool

The Wanderer? How awesome!!

I've seen it divided by sections mostly. Some sections stand the whole time and others don't. It's a bummer if you're in a section where everyone is sitting but you want to stand up (and you can see others across the way dancing and having a great time). But I guess majority rules, unfortunately. But the worst thing is being stuck in near people who talk, or rather shout, throughout the whole show. During Vertigo, I was at my second show stuck up in the rafters and these jerks behind us were shouting with each other the whole time. I finally had enough so I turned around and asked them if they noticed they were at a U2 concert or if they were just going to talk all night. They got mad and started flinging their beers at us the rest of the night. I was so upset and my night was ruined no thanks to those turkeys.

Back when the Vertigo tour was going on, there was a group of people from the fan club here who started an AOL chat room for people to listen to a live feed of the concerts in other cities. Back then I think it was before smartphones were the "in" thing so the sound quality wasn't the greatest. But OMG being able to hear them live from other cities was such a cool thing at the time! Some of you may remember that but it depends how long you've been a member here. This tour, I've watched some of the Periscope live feeds, complete with actual live streaming video and my mind is blown. Like I'm actually watching the show as it's happening! If you told me years ago that would be possible, well I don't know if I would've believed it. But it has been pretty amazing and I'm grateful to those folks who drained their cellphone batteries and spent their data plans to share with their fellow fans. It's so awesome and I'm surprised to see that people aren't more excited about being able to watch those live video feeds of the shows so far this tour.

STREETS!!!

BAD!! I'm speechless! I'm without speech. This is truly incredible.