Looks Like U2 Fans Saved the Concert Industry in 2011

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After exploring the stories of these U2 fans, it obvious that their desire to experience the awe and granduer of U2 live is what saved the concert industry from another down year in 2011. At least that’s what the numbers say. According to Billboard, here’s a breakdown of the numbers in their Year in Touring [...]

U2′s 360 Tour: Awe, Grandeur and Unforgettable Fan Experiences

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For our twentieth episode of Live Fix Radio, join us as we continue to explore the grandeur of U2′s record-breaking 360 tour. Discover unforgettable fan experiences, the story behind the Claw from Enerpac engineer Tom Eggert, and how U2′s new documentary From The Sky Below chronicles the creative evolution of the band’s live performance. Subscribe [...]

The U2 Live Experiment Continues: 360 Tour Infographic and The Claw’s Backstory

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Over the last couple of years we’ve been exploring the granduer of seeing U2 live in concert and I recently came across some excellent info that I wanted to pass along. As you can see my the image above, the first is a detailed and eye-popping infographic which was created by the concert fans over [...]

Blind Guitarist, U2 Fan Rock On Stage With Bono in Nashville

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    Continuing our exploration of U2, the 360 Tour Claw and the memorable moments had by fans at shows, here’s a fantastic video showing Adam Bevell of Phoenix AZ, who brought a sign to the show that said “Blind Guitar Player, Bring Me Up!” And at the end of the show Bono had security [...]

Will The U2 360 Tour Claw Live On As A Permanent Venue?

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Yes, that just might be true according to Billboard. The U2 360 tour was recently deemed the most successful and highest grossing tour in rock history.  And here’s what U2 spokesperson said about their plans to keep the U2 Claw alive and rockin’. Evans added that the U2 camp is “now in discussions to send [...]

Concert News: Kid Rock Tell-Off, LCD Sound System Farewell, Mobile Impact, U2 Picket, Ticketology Update

With the Grammys, dirty Super Bowl Halftime shows, and a whole bunch of other concert adventures going on these last couple weeks, things have been pretty busy, so here’s a special extended concert news round-up!

Weekly Wrap-up: How Much Does Your Concert Happiness Cost?

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That profound and insightful tweet above got me thinking about how much your concert happiness costs. And if the concert experiences you purchased this week were truly worth the price you paid.

Creative Pop Art Inspired by U2, The Cure, Smashing Pumpkins Concert Tickets

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Colleen was exploring Etsy.com recently and she discovered some really cool pop art pieces, handmade jewelry, wall art and creative stuff inspired by Depeche Mode, The Cure, U2 and Smashing Pumpkins concert tickets!

U2 Delivers Rare Show For Fans Via Your Blue Room

    [vodpod id=ExternalVideo.875104&w=425&h=350&fv=]   One of the things I love about Live Fix is getting the chance to talk with fans about their concert experiences. I consider it  a huge honor when ever a fellow fan shares their live concert story with me. And last week I had the pleasure of talking with one of my [...]

Say Hello to U2's Intimate Claw Stage

  Heading to see U2 at Soldier Field tonight in Chicago?  Then you’ll want to check out this exclusive behind-the-scenes look from Chicago Tribune.  The video takes a look at the “The Alien Space Ship/Claw” stage set up for U2′s 360 tour. The stage is designed to make the outside concert environment more intimate and make Solider Field [...]

Live Music Fans Tell Their Stories

    Every live music fan has a unique story to tell. And if you’re reading this blog then you probably love going to concerts.  Which means that you probably have live music experiences to share and great concert stories to tell. How do you tell your story? To get an idea of how other fans [...]

U2 Live: How to Dismantle "Horizon's" Bomb

With a new album freshly released last week, U2 ubiquity was in full swing. I just wish the new album was equally swinging. Often, I listen to new albums while on the way to a show, and this past weekend while on my way to cover N.A.S.A. at the Abbey Pub, I finished listening to [...]