Have you seen the “Guess my Age” craze that’s been burning down the internet the past couple of weeks? It’s accuracy is uncanny. After submitting an image of my adorable, loveable mug, it came back that I am either 57 years old or a very old looking 4th grader. I even plugged in a few […]
Read MoreU2’s public performance in a New York subway
On May 4, U2 played as street performers on a subway platform in New York City. The “concert,” which was performed by the S train at Grand Central Station, included Angel of Harlem, Beautiful Day, and Song for Someone. Their “stage setup” featured an open guitar case presumably for tips, and the band members were […]
Read MoreWhen Bono Met Tony; Tony Fenton last Interview (audio)
Dublin’s Today FM aired the interview between the late Tony Fenton and Bono, which took place last January at the Dublin home Bono. During the interview, Bono admitted that his favorite tour was PopMart and stated that he was interested in writing a book about the psychology of being an artist. Tony and Bono reminisced about their youth in […]
Read MoreU2101 – The Crystal Ballroom
I really didn’t know what to think of “The Crystal Ballroom” the first time I heard it. I think that of all the new songs (from Songs of Innocence) it’s probably the one that sounds most like what I expected when I heard that U2 were working with Danger Mouse.
Read MoreU2 Confessional is BACK!
You’ve been naughty these past few months, I know it, you know it and most importantly…HE knows it. No, not God….BONO. It’s time for you to cleanse your soul before the tour begins and what better way than to hop into the U2 Confessional. Yes, back by popular demand….not really, but it has been awhile, […]
Read MoreU2 set to Appear on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon
According to Stereogum.com The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon has announced that U2 have rescheduled their appearance on the late night show, and will appear next Friday. Although the Stereogum set the date for 4/5 next Friday will be the 8th. The show has just announced that U2 has rescheduled and will appear on Fallon next […]
Read MoreU2 Tribute Band Interview: Hollywood U2’s Joe Hier
As I mentioned, I recently saw the great U2 tribute band Hollywood U2 again and was finally able to interview their incredible frontman, Joe Hier (AKA Hollywood Bono). Q: How did Hollywood U2 get started, and what’s your personal connection to U2? A: My connection to U2 is in my heart, and being really good […]
Read MoreCanada Dry!
Less than two weeks out from U2’s opening show in Vancouver and here’s what we know thus far: U2 may or may not be rehearsing in Vancouver. U2 may or may not be playing 1, 2 or 12 songs off of SOI. Bono’s may or may not have the same hair color. U2 may or […]
Read MoreU2101 – The Troubles
Much has already been said about “The Troubles”, Songs of Innocence‘s closing track, (including this great article from our own Joe Pittella). So much so that I wanted to take my time writing my own take on the subject. That’s why it’s appearing near the end of my U2101 articles dedicated to the songs of […]
Read MoreU2’s Indecent Proposal
Did we time travel back to 1987? I could understand this move if U2 were promoting Joshua Tree, but it’s 2015! Less than three weeks left before opening night and this is how U2 plans on generating interest? For those who haven’t heard yet, U2 shot a video for their third single, Song for Someone […]
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