The Vertigo Tour: U2 in Minneapolis
September 26th, 2005 Posted in U2
On Friday night I sat behind the stage, which isn’t quite as good as back stage, for the U2 show in Minneapolis. I first saw U2 in 2001 during the Elevation Tour when I was just becoming a fan. This time around I think I can say I’m more than a fan.
U2 has become far and away my favorite band. And I didn’t realize it until Friday night, but many of their songs have become worship music for me. I found myself pumping my fist along to “Sunday Bloody Sunday,” but also looking past the rafters and raising my hands to God during “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For.” The concert was more of a spiritual experience than a musical one. I think Tim said it better than I can.
The Music
The band seemed to be totally on. I’m probably a bad judge of that, but Bono seemed as giddy as a school boy.
Here’s what they played:
“City of Blinding Lights”
“Vertigo”
“Elevation”
“Electric Co.”
“The Ocean”
“I Still Haven
3 Responses to “The Vertigo Tour: U2 in Minneapolis”
By dave on Sep 27, 2005
We joked about how during the lighting for the One Campaign it looked like the Empire Strikes Back lightsaber duel set. I’m guessing that wasn’t intentional. ;)
Wish we’d gone ahead and smuggled in a camera like you did.
By Neal on Sep 28, 2005
Gah… now I’m wishing I had gone. Nooooooo. I love U2 in concert. Stupid not knowing where I’ll be in a year and sold out tickets. Grrrr.
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