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?
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 […]
Eno Imagines Reviews From Bono and Edge
“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 […]
If U2 play Dublin in 2011, where will they play ?
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 […]
A Holiday Gift From the Biggest Little U2 Fan in the World
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 […]
5-Day Trip to Seville & Coimbra – Part 5
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 […]
5-Day Trip to Seville & Coimbra – Part 3
Part 3, part 2 can be found here. Thursday, Sept. 30, Seville: Gig Day The day began at 8:00 with breakfast in Los Columnas, our last of several visits to this gem of a place, one hundred yards from the Cathedral. We then began our search of the nearest supermarket. Seville “Old Town” is a […]
Neil McCormick Still Thinks U2 are the Best
Telegraph music critic Neil McCormick has a perspective on the band that few people have: he grew up with them. He watched them develop from kids who played in a group at his school to the most successful rock band of our time. He’s a musician too—one who desired to be a part of U2, […]
Take these shoes… and make them fit
During one of the shows in Brussels, Bono exclaimed that “this tour is run by Belgians” because there are so many Belgians on the crew. But it wasn’t just people; the stage was also made by a Belgian company. Now it turns out Larry has added something less visible to that mix: orthopedic insoles. According […]
New Spider-Man Song Mentioned in New York Times
Apparently the folks over at The New York Times are as excited as we are that U2 debuted “Boy Falls From the Sky” at their Coimbra, Portugal show last night. They provided this You Tube link to the performance in their ArtsBeat blog, and referenced the Brodaway actor singing it in September on Good Morning […]