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    getting back to south Beach after gig

    in Miami - Hard Rock Stadium

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    Hi Julianne,

     

    Welcome to South Florida.

     

    Have to be honest with you, the stadium is not too close to South Beach unfortunately. (35-40 minutes north). On the way up, you should take an Uber or taxi, no problem. On the way back, the exit will be a mess. Trying to get public transport may prove difficult. I would pay up a bit $$ and hire a pickup service if I were you. Just to avoid the stress.

     

     

    Miami Hotel?

    in Miami - Hard Rock Stadium

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    Miami local for 17 years here. 

    Yes, stay away from the Fountainbleu. Check in Sunny Isles Beach, which is north Collins Avenue by the sea (180th street or so) and only about 20 minutes from the stadium.

    PM me if you have any questions or if you want to email or call. 

    Been up on stage with the band at one of the shows this year?

    in U2 iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour 2015 (archived, read only)

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    I can't believe the news today,

    The poll has opened,

    And it won't go away,

    How long,

    How long must this poll go on,

    How long, how long,

    Cos Sat night, only one will get on stage,

    Sat night.

     

    A chance for those to get another treat,

    Bodies strewn around the E stage meet,

    Most of us won't get the call,

    It put's my back up,

    Put's my back up against the wall.

     

    Paris on Saturday,

    On stage there is no way,

    Paris on Saturday,

    On stage there is no way,

     

    And though the voting's just begun,

    Most of us lost, I wonder who has won,

    We had no chance right from the start,

    We had hope but now its seems that's

    Torn apart.

     

    Paris on Saturday,

    On stage there is no way,

     

    How long,

    How long will this poll go on,

    How long, how long,

    On Sat night, there will only be the one,

    Sat night, Sat night, Sat night, Sat night.

     

     

    :rolleyes:  :rolleyes:  :rolleyes:  :rolleyes:  :rolleyes:  :rolleyes:  :rolleyes:  :rolleyes:

     

    That's 1 minute of my life Im never getting back. Terrible post

    iNNOCENCE vs. eXPERIENCE

    in U2 iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour 2015 (archived, read only)

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    What????????? POP Over-rated, get outta here !!!!, a GOOD album............!!!!!!   It's a f*** masterpiece of universal proportions, U2's best album !!!!

     

    Stuck in a Moment is a High-light? Bleah !!!!

     

    Stuck in a Moment isn't good even as a B-side....A bad day rehearsal demo at most....

     

    So your opinion is a bible scripture now?

     

     So your opinion of HATING POP is a BIBLE scripture now ??????

     

    I think you got the wrong person. I love POP. Nice try though.

    iNNOCENCE vs. eXPERIENCE

    in U2 iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour 2015 (archived, read only)

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    It is really apparent that there are many U2 fans who would like to see a show that isn't so "scripted" as this tour. I have to agree.

     

    While I do feel that the band has shared a lot of personal feelings through the songs on the latest album, and I also feel like they are engaging with the audience very well on tour, it still seems they're being "safe" with the set lists.

     

    So... it would be great if the next time around, for the eXPERIENCE part (assuming they come back on tour next year), Dear U2, let us see who you really are on stage. Not only in your words and music, but as experienced musicians. You don't need all of this "Stuff" to overwhelm us. You don't have to be perfectly choreographed. No fancy screens or stages. Get up there and be real. Play whatever you feel like playing on any given day. Mix it up - if you f--- up because you haven't played a song for a long time, we will still love you. In fact, a lot of us would love you more.

     

    I'm dreaming out loud again...  :rolleyes:

     

    Good post. Interesting that you mention the engagement with the audience is good; whilst I wouldn't disagree I have seen a number of posts on Twitter, and elsewhere, of people being called up on stage at more than one venue. I wouldn't blame the band necessarily for this because they might not know who is who in the heat of a show but there does appear to be some fans who are getting their 'moment' and then getting it again, thus stopping someone else from doing so. I recently read that on one of the recent German shows Bono even recognised the same person who had already operated the Meerkat cam. Surely that would be the time to look at someone else instead.. I don't know. 

     

    I have to say this - and it's a moan - but i do think that those fans who rushed out to buy tickets straight away and who got tickets for shows 1 or 2 have ended up with a bum deal. Sure the shows have been good but all the real fun and changes to the setlist appear to be happening on shows 3, 4 or more. It's a tad unfair - I see no reason why the songs could not be mixed up more so the likes of Gloria, Sweetest Thing, Bad and 40 (and others) get an airing at earlier shows in that city.

     

    And I'm still sorry The Troubles doesn't appear to be getting a look in - it'd be a far better show closer than One or ISHFWILF.  

     

     

    Some shows have been the exception. New York #2 was arguably the best of the 8.

     

    It had Gloria, Volcano, Stuck in a Moment and Moment of Surrender/Bad.

    Where is the best place to stand?

    in U2 iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour 2015 (archived, read only)

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    I am going to both nights in Glasgow and have standing for them. I normally get to shows very early. For those of you who have already attended shows what's the best spot? Main stage? Runway? Small stage? Thanks in advance for your opinions.

     

    Based on the shows I've done this tour, my recommendation is:  do one show front row I stage (Main stage) and the other night right in front of the Red Zone barrier as others have said. 

     

    Both offer completely different perspectives, and both are great. The Red Zone barrier option has the added bonus, you don't have to camp out in line long.

    UK Friends - Help with Q Magazine

    in London

    Posted

    Hello UK fellow Zootlops,

     

    I'm looking for one kind should to help me get a copy of the Q Cover issue with U2.

     

    I live in Miami, FL and we don't have Q anywhere. I would happily pay for the purchase, shipping and even a convenience 'Thank You' fee if needed. (Via PayPal)

     

    Can anyone help? thank you!

     

    Jaime

    Miami, FL

    Article: Why Would U2's Bono Promote Meerkat? What's In It For Him?

    in U2 iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour 2015 (archived, read only)

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    Forbes: http://www.forbes.com/sites/bijankhosravi/2015/08/09/why-would-u2s-bono-promote-meerkat-whats-in-it-for-him/

    Why Would U2's Bono Promote Meerkat? What's In It For Him?

    U2 just wrapped up their iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour in North America with final shows at Madison Square Garden in New York City. In their first show in Silicon Valley, before Bono began singing “Desire,” he asked an audience member to come up on stage and share the event all over the world via Meerkat, the hot new startup with a live video streaming app. The audience embraced this seemingly spontaneous moment. But I think that U2’s lead singer Bono had put a lot of strategic planning into orchestrating the whole thing.

    The Irish singer has long been a fan of startups and has been investing in ideas, from Yelp to Dropbox, for years. Bono isn’t just an entertainer; he’s a venture capitalist. After being introduced to the Silicon Valley investment scene by Sheryl Sandberg of Facebook, Bono started working with the private equity firm Elevation Partners to make large investments in media, entertainment and technology companies. Elevation Partners was one of the early investors in Facebook, a move that made them millions. Today, Bono and Roger McNamee, a founding partner of Elevation, continue to make investments in technology companies.


    So, why is Bono interested in Meerkat? As an entertainer, and as an investor, Bono sees the game changing nature of live video streaming technology, the massive opportunities, and wants to play in the space. Broadcasters, content creators and consumers will all be impacted. Many questions around live video streaming are yet unanswered. Will it go freemium? Or paid? Or monetized by heavy ads? These are all questions that Bono wants to play a part in answering. As for Meerkat, the boost Bono provided has put them in a strong position to become a major player in the space.

    But, the company is still recovering from a really rocky start, and has challenges ahead. Just a few weeks after Meerkat launched their app in February 2015, Twitter TWTR +0.00% blocked the company’s access to social graphs, making it more difficult for Meerkat to acquire users. Parallel, Twitter launched its own live video streaming service, Periscope. Of course, Periscope had full backing from and access to Twitter. For Meerkat, this blow could have killed them. But with true startup drive, Meerkat quickly made a strategic move and partnered with U2. I went to two shows on the North American tour, their kickoff in Silicon Valley and closing in New York City. On just those two nights, Bono promoted Meerkat to over 35,000 people. From this, their user base will continue to grow, their publicity will increase, and they will be in a stronger position to negotiate deals with other entertainers.

    If Meerkat can make a few key business moves, they have hope for the future. I think they should make every effort to further build the partnership with U2, and develop partnerships with other bands. Parallel, Meerkat could form partnerships with content distributors like Comcast CMCSA +0.20% or AT&T. And of course, it will be critical for Meerkat to continue to invest in R&D and further enhance their technology.

    So what does Bono gain from the partnership? Beyond being able to shape the new market of live video streaming, I am sure that he has some stake in the company. And he knows that with his involvement, Meerkat can get to the next level, and potentially, a rewarding exit. I think there are three possible exit scenarios for Meerkat.

    One could be an acquisition by Facebook. Just Wednesday, the social media giant launched a live streaming video service of its own for celebrities. Only VIPs and celebrities verified authentic on Facebook can use the technology. Some promoters already include The Rock and Serena Williams. Meerkat, with its existing user base and complementary technology, could be a perfect fit for them.

    Second, Google could buy Meerkat. Despite around $4 billion in revenue, YouTube has yet to make Google money. Acquiring Meerkat, then merging the technology with YouTube’s live streaming service, could help them take YouTube to a whole new level and finally be profitable in the space.

    The third scenario I see is an acquisition by Apple. With rumors swirling about negotiations with cable networks to offer live channel subscriptions through their Apple TV, I’ll bet that they have their eyes on technologies that could complement their offerings. Meerkat’s technology – and popularity – could help Apple, in true Apple fashion, dominate the live streaming space.

    But Meerkat is still a startup, and the future is uncertain. However, with a rainmaker like Bono on the company’s side, they have a greater chance than others to make it. Their partnership is a great example of how entertainment and technology are combining to create value. As the worlds of entertainment and Silicon Valley merge more, expect to see more investments, partnerships and deals that increase the levels of business innovation.

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