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Gavin Friday Releases Solo Album On Good Friday

By on April 20, 2011 in Miscellaneous

On Good Friday, April 22, 2011, Gavin Friday, U2′s long time friend and former Virgin Prunes singer, will release his first solo album in 16 years titled catholic. Note his spelling with a small c which as an adjective is defined as “of broad or liberal scope”, “including all humankind, universal.” Produced by Ken Thomas [...]

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Artificial Inflation?

By on February 8, 2011 in Miscellaneous, U2 Fans, U2.com & the Fan Club

The photo is a bit fuzzy (the phone camera zoom wasn’t so great), but what you’re seeing here is a copy of the fan club release Artificial Horizon priced at $75. This item is sitting on the shelf of a reputable California record store and I just have to wonder how long it will be [...]

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Eno Imagines Reviews From Bono and Edge

By on November 15, 2010 in Funnies & Oddities, Miscellaneous

“It’s one small craft for Eno, but one giant Sea for mankind” – Bono “We may as well give up … this says it all” – The Edge These are the reviews Brian Eno imagined his pals writing for his new (real) album, Small Craft On A Milk Sea, which Eno had a bit of [...]

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If U2 play Dublin in 2011, where will they play ?

By on November 1, 2010 in Miscellaneous, Tours & Live Shows, U2 Fans

There has been a drip feed of new gig announcements in recent weeks, and South America is probably the next announcement along with a few additional U.S. dates. As the last few pieces of the 360 tour jigsaw puzzle come together, it’s time to take a look at the possibility of U2 playing Ireland to [...]

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A Holiday Gift From the Biggest Little U2 Fan in the World

By on October 30, 2010 in Miscellaneous

One of the wonderful things about being a U2 fan is actually meeting and getting to know fellow fans. U2 is one of the most socially conscious bands in the world, but what is remarkable to me is the fact that so many of their fans are as well. No one is a better example [...]

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5-Day Trip to Seville & Coimbra – Part 5

By on October 19, 2010 in Miscellaneous, Tours & Live Shows

Part 5 , part 4 can be found here. Saturday, Oct. 02, Coimbra: Gig Day. Up around 9:00, we had a leisurely breakfast in the hotel, and we found a nearby supermarket to stock up on the usual provisions. Got a taxi to the venue and got there just before 11:00. Alan and Claire were [...]

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