Comments on: Comparison Gigging

By: BostonGuy

BostonGuy — Tue, 27 May 2008 16:42:57 +0000

I think the biggest “pee break” song during the last tour was Miracle Drug. It was like a stampede at Madison Square Garden…:)

By: Edwardo

Edwardo — Tue, 27 May 2008 14:32:55 +0000

I thought this was called “Comparison Giggling” at first. I’m a bit let down.

By: Stephen

Stephen — Tue, 27 May 2008 09:57:50 +0000

I’ve noticed all these trends at gigs.

Another thing that began to annoy me at the Vertigo gigs was people bringing their children. I remember seeing them as young as 4?
I can understand a parent wanting to introduce their child to the band, but it takes away from the atmosphere, when you see crying kids, sleeping kids, etc.
Also, I’m sure the band are aware there are more kids in the audience. Surely this would make them tone down their performance.
Out with raw rock n roll and the odd cuss word so.
I really didnt like the bit in the Vertigo tour when Bono would pluck a kid from the mosh pit. What place does a six year old have in a mosh pit?
The mosh pit should be a jumpy up and down revelerous (is that a word) place. Not a place where you fear trampling the odd kid to death.

By: myedge

myedge — Tue, 27 May 2008 01:43:08 +0000

The Vertigo show I went to a guy who was by himself sat in front me sat in his seat with his laptop on the whole on time, only to get up for Pride, and also yell at me for screaming to much!!!! Talk about sourpuss!!!

By: Silvrlvr

Silvrlvr — Mon, 26 May 2008 23:05:30 +0000

When I was at Springsteen last fall, ushers were going up and down the aisles confiscating cameras (I had one but hid it whenever I saw the jacket out of the corner of my eye.) I hope U2 doesn’t follow suit.

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Mon, 26 May 2008 21:40:52 +0000

re#5 - Years ago I was at a gig where in the beginning most everyone was standing, cheering, clapping, having a great time. About halfway through the show I realized that my friends and I and the rest of the first row where the only ones left standing…

By: rarry

rarry — Mon, 26 May 2008 08:33:54 +0000

re#5 - totally agree! I hate the Sit Down Nazi. Doubt there’d be one at a U2 show. But John Fogerty, Matchbox 20 - you betcha - see:

http://theusualrubbish.blogspot.com/2008/04/sit-down-nazis.html