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OT - Road Trip - U2 - Chicago - OT

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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    Foghorn said:
    I'll be in Chicago for about 28 hours this week to mostly sit in a conference room.  It will be almost as good I'm sure...
    Come on down. I can fix that for you.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 10,227
    YukonRon said:
    Foghorn said:
    I'll be in Chicago for about 28 hours this week to mostly sit in a conference room.  It will be almost as good I'm sure...
    Come on down. I can fix that for you.

    I have no doubt that a visit to your place would be well worth any time and expense. 

    Maybe one day. 

    Back on topic, I've seen U2 once - in 1990.  It was great.  It's good to see that they have kept it going this long. 

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

    San Antonio, TX

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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
    YukonRon said:
    saluki2007 said:
    Not a U2 fan myself, but looks like you had a blast Ron.  We are heading up Thursday evening for the Blues Fest.  Gary Clark Jr is head lining Sunday.  https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_blues_festival.html
    Blues is my preferred genre. By Far. You should come down for Bourbon and Beyond, The Blues Fest in Kentucky. Gary Clark Jr. will be there, as will Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jonny Lang, Joe Bonamassa, Eddie Vedder, and dozens more. End of September, should be perfect.
    I saw that festival and looks like a great time.  Unfortunately I already have too much on the plate to make it.  I've already talked some buddies into going next year though.  Luckly, Kenny, Jonny, and Joe will be playing locally here through out the year and hope to see them.
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    Foghorn said:
    YukonRon said:
    Foghorn said:
    I'll be in Chicago for about 28 hours this week to mostly sit in a conference room.  It will be almost as good I'm sure...
    Come on down. I can fix that for you.

    I have no doubt that a visit to your place would be well worth any time and expense. 

    Maybe one day. 

    Back on topic, I've seen U2 once - in 1990.  It was great.  It's good to see that they have kept it going this long. 
    If nothing else is said about U2 on this thread, I hope what follows provides insight as to what these guys are doing:
    There is no possible way to compare or contrast U2 against any other band on the cicuit this year.
    After going to the Us and Them tour featuring Roger Waters, then coming to this event, these two shows are diametrically opposed. Both were excellent. Both had a message.
    Roger Waters focus was government and political issues, which at this time, is what most folks ate caught up in. His attention was about what is wrong, and what needed to be done to fix the issues at hand.
    U2, was focused on what is right with the USA, and expressed their gratitude, throughout the evening, focusing on humanitarian issues plaguing the world, what we have done vs. the rest of the world, to help solve these issues.
    America has a lot to be proud of, and for. There is more right with us than wrong. Their appreciation for us and what we have done for their charities that have focused on humanitarian relief, is far more than the rest of the world combined.
    George W. Bush, with his action has provided more money and direction for AIDS, than the rest of the world combined. He did this with the support of U2.
    If you are into concerts, this is a must see show. You will leave knowing there are a lot of good people everywhere, that still dream to come to the United States of America. Or if you are in Ireland, "The next burrough over to the west."
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    bgebrent said:
    YukonRon said:
    Pavarotti is on stage.
    OMG!
    I will envy your Ireland excursion. You know they are going to have great voices joining them from all over the island.
    You better take plenty of pictures, and keep us up on the show from there.
    It will be as @JohnInCarolina said " a religious experience." Being in Ireland, for that show, will be a fabulous experience.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,746
    YukonRon said:
    bgebrent said:
    YukonRon said:
    Pavarotti is on stage.
    OMG!
    I will envy your Ireland excursion. You know they are going to have great voices joining them from all over the island.
    You better take plenty of pictures, and keep us up on the show from there.
    It will be as @JohnInCarolina said " a religious experience." Being in Ireland, for that show, will be a fabulous experience.
    Brent's challenge will only be to remain sober enough during the show to remember it.

    Reminds me of the old joke: why did God invent alcohol?  Answer: to prevent the Irish from ruling the planet.  (I'm Irish so I can tell this joke)
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    JohnInCarolina said:
    YukonRon said:
    bgebrent said:
    YukonRon said:
    Pavarotti is on stage.
    OMG!
    I will envy your Ireland excursion. You know they are going to have great voices joining them from all over the island.
    You better take plenty of pictures, and keep us up on the show from there.
    It will be as @JohnInCarolina said " a religious experience." Being in Ireland, for that show, will be a fabulous experience.
    Brent's challenge will only be to remain sober enough during the show to remember it.

    Reminds me of the old joke: why did God invent alcohol?  Answer: to prevent the Irish from ruling the planet.  (I'm Irish so I can tell this joke)
    We owe a lot to the Irish. I really think the potato famine may have had almost as much influence upon the Irish, as the understanding that Bourbon was here. After a month of sharing their national whiskey, I could accept such a theory.

    Seriously though, I apologize to all I have offended, with the defense of the French and their country, and our heritage. I can take a joke as well as anyone. I just have no favor for broad generalizations from anyone, degrading others, with having no idea of what they speak. Italy is Italy, a beautiful land steeped in history that helped form the world.
    France, is also just as important, and beautiful as well. Freedom and equality were inspired there. Both of their gifts to the world, prosper here.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    Bono on the harmonica
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

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    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    Not totally sure that this event could be seen with my camera expertise. It is a huge banner of one of the subjects (a young syrian woman) which shared her thoughts about what the USA means to the rest of the world in the video montage. It was passed throughout the stadium.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    I looked at the images I had taken, there is like 159 gazillion. Most you can't even use because they are so bad. Just sharing a few that I have.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

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    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • Jeremiah
    Jeremiah Posts: 6,412
    YukonRon said:
    saluki2007 said:
    Not a U2 fan myself, but looks like you had a blast Ron.  We are heading up Thursday evening for the Blues Fest.  Gary Clark Jr is head lining Sunday.  https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_blues_festival.html
    Blues is my preferred genre. By Far. You should come down for Bourbon and Beyond, The Blues Fest in Kentucky. Gary Clark Jr. will be there, as will Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jonny Lang, Joe Bonamassa, Eddie Vedder, and dozens more. End of September, should be perfect.
    I'm game for that. 
    Slumming it in Aiken, SC. 
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    Jeremiah said:
    YukonRon said:
    saluki2007 said:
    Not a U2 fan myself, but looks like you had a blast Ron.  We are heading up Thursday evening for the Blues Fest.  Gary Clark Jr is head lining Sunday.  https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_blues_festival.html
    Blues is my preferred genre. By Far. You should come down for Bourbon and Beyond, The Blues Fest in Kentucky. Gary Clark Jr. will be there, as will Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jonny Lang, Joe Bonamassa, Eddie Vedder, and dozens more. End of September, should be perfect.
    I'm game for that. 
    Louisville is an awesome town. I'd love to make this happen, with the usual caveat that you all give me shît for. 
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    edited June 2017
    Jeremiah said:
    YukonRon said:
    saluki2007 said:
    Not a U2 fan myself, but looks like you had a blast Ron.  We are heading up Thursday evening for the Blues Fest.  Gary Clark Jr is head lining Sunday.  https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_blues_festival.html
    Blues is my preferred genre. By Far. You should come down for Bourbon and Beyond, The Blues Fest in Kentucky. Gary Clark Jr. will be there, as will Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jonny Lang, Joe Bonamassa, Eddie Vedder, and dozens more. End of September, should be perfect.
    I'm game for that. 
    Come on down, we would love to have y'all stay with us, and maybe teach me how to cook a brisket or something on these eggs.
    Peace brother, make it happen.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    theyolksonyou said:
    Jeremiah said:
    YukonRon said:
    saluki2007 said:
    Not a U2 fan myself, but looks like you had a blast Ron.  We are heading up Thursday evening for the Blues Fest.  Gary Clark Jr is head lining Sunday.  https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_blues_festival.html
    Blues is my preferred genre. By Far. You should come down for Bourbon and Beyond, The Blues Fest in Kentucky. Gary Clark Jr. will be there, as will Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jonny Lang, Joe Bonamassa, Eddie Vedder, and dozens more. End of September, should be perfect.
    I'm game for that. 
    Louisville is an awesome town. I'd love to make this happen, with the usual caveat that you all give me shît for. 
    We should have plenty of room, trust me, I got a dump truck full of chit, saved especially for you. If you can make it my brother, we would love to have you all here.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    bgebrent said:
    Killing it!!!!
    @bgebrent thank you brother For Lakaroo! Enjoy the show in Tampa, don't forget to comment. 
    I want to run.
    Peace.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    Light rain, don't care. 


    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    Nichole doesn't care either. Joshua tree at 30.  Game on. 
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,179
    bgebrent said:
    Nichole doesn't care either. Joshua tree at 30.  Game on. 
    Have a great time my friend 
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    She may melt. She's sweet. You, not so much. 
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    In between. 


    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    The rain has stopped. 


    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    Enjoy the show! Did you like the intermission between bands?
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    Great freaking seats brother.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
    Have fun, nice seats!
                                                                
    _________________________________________________
    Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!
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    Green Man Group 
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,173
    bgebrent said:
    In between. 


    You can still hit the urenalle? 
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
    The rainbow money shot!
                                                                
    _________________________________________________
    Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!
    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    @bgebrent
    Great images Brent. Did you enjoy it? Going Friday here in Louisville with a bunch of friends from the Highlands.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,173
    bgebrent said:
    Buy that lady a nice designer raincoat with the money left over from the collection we took up re:numbers gate. ......and the band plays on.
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    Fantastic concert.  U2 celebrated what is good in "Murica".  Rightfully.  Next photos will be from Dublin.  
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