3 Irishmen and a Dutchman Walk Into A Sphere - General Discussion Thread Part III

TinKnight · Apr 24, 2024

Call me biased, but I just really can't think of any other artists that could utilize the Sphere quite as well as U2 did. I just don't think there's a whole lot of groups with iconic imagery (Zoo Station TVs, The Fly words, etc.) that make it fun.

I feel like you would need to create new "iconic" imagery and kind of have that be your whole thing now.

Headache in a Suitcase · Apr 25, 2024

oh there are plenty who could - but it's a question of who would want to put that much work in.

phish went more generic on what they did than U2 and still took close to a year to get the production done, so there's a barrier to entry here. the key to long term success for the venue is lowering that barrier before other venues (and global touring in general) catch up to the technology.

TheClash253 · Apr 25, 2024

FYI to anyone looking for the Atomic City long sleeve shirt on U2.com - it's back in stock (and cheaper this time).

Hewson · Apr 25, 2024

TheClash253 said:
FYI to anyone looking for the Atomic City long sleeve shirt on U2.com - it's back in stock (and cheaper this time).

So instead of paying $50 for a T-shirt in Vegas, we should have waited, they are now $40 (and clearly they're just making more of them) and with a 25% code, they are $30.

RoKKeR · May 3, 2024

We finally have official, clean, high quality audio from a full sphere show:

Subscriber Exclusive: Band Interview & Final U2:UV Show Stream

Playing This Friday for subscribers: audio of final U2:UV show at Sphere plus extended video interview with band. (Streaming all weekend)

www.u2.com

Subscribers only. Sounds great.

Headache in a Suitcase · May 9, 2024

looks like we have a pretty good idea at who will be coming after Dead and Co.

“It’s the greatest canvas ever created, and to be one of the first bands to go in there and do it — this is our masterpiece,” Zach Brown said during an appearance on Theo Von’s podcast, which posted Tuesday. “This is our chance to show what we can really do, as a band.”

DeVaul · May 9, 2024

Total snooze

womanfish · May 9, 2024

Headache in a Suitcase said:
looks like we have a pretty good idea at who will be coming after Dead and Co.

“It’s the greatest canvas ever created, and to be one of the first bands to go in there and do it — this is our masterpiece,” Zach Brown said during an appearance on Theo Von’s podcast, which posted Tuesday. “This is our chance to show what we can really do, as a band.”

oy

TinKnight · May 10, 2024

jesus

MrsSpringsteen · May 10, 2024

I believe the Zac Brown Band has a very large following and like U2 they have fans who will travel and spend the money to see them. That's what the owners of Sphere care about.

Country acts and bands tend to do very well in Las Vegas, from what I've heard.

MrsSpringsteen · May 10, 2024

Also Happy Birthday to Bono, he's 64 today

DeVaul · May 10, 2024

MrsSpringsteen said:
I believe the Zac Brown Band has a very large following and like U2 they have fans who will travel and spend the money to see them. That's what the owners of Sphere care about.

Country acts and bands tend to do very well in Las Vegas, from what I've heard.

I guess, but to go from 3 iconic acts to… Zac Brown Band?

It’s a step down. And perhaps indicative of the challenges of pulling in another superstar-level act into what's essentially an arena residency when so many global stadium acts are currently on tour, in stadiums. Eventually Dolan was going to have to pull in non-legends but didn’t think it would be so soon. As long as tickets sell, however, I guess he doesn’t care.

But, like, where’s Muse?

Headache in a Suitcase · May 10, 2024

DeVaul said:
I guess, but to go from 3 iconic acts to… Zac Brown Band?

It’s a step down. And perhaps indicative of the challenges of pulling in another superstar-level act into what's essentially an arena residency when so many global stadium acts are currently on tour, in stadiums. Eventually Dolan was going to have to pull in non-legends but didn’t think it would be so soon. As long as tickets sell, however, I guess he doesn’t care.

But, like, where’s Muse?

i absolutely despise modern day country music - but he'll pull a big crowd.

i think there would be a lot more of a domestic pull for Zac Brown Band than for Muse, as much as that pains me to say.

DeVaul · May 10, 2024

Headache in a Suitcase said:
i absolutely despise modern day country music - but he'll pull a big crowd.

i think there would be a lot more of a domestic pull for Zac Brown Band than for Muse, as much as that pains me to say.

Oh sure, and that’s good for a weekend or 2, maybe more based on pricing. They just never struck me as a production-centric act. Headscratcher.

Headache in a Suitcase · May 10, 2024

DeVaul said:
Oh sure, and that’s good for a weekend or 2, maybe more based on pricing. They just never struck me as a production-centric act. Headscratcher.

well sure but putting together a few backdrops of pickups and farms shouldn't be too hard.

Joey788 · Saturday at 9:04 PM

I think The Killers would be great for a short Sphere residency. This year is the 20th anniversary of Hot Fuss (dear God…). If they decide to play that in full in their hometown? That’d be a draw.

trevgreg · Monday at 8:24 AM

Joey788 said:
I think The Killers would be great for a short Sphere residency. This year is the 20th anniversary of Hot Fuss (dear God…). If they decide to play that in full in their hometown? That’d be a draw.

I know Brandon has shown an interest in playing there. But they already have an eight show residency at the The Colosseum in August and September celebrating the Hot Fuss anniversary. So if they do play at some point, it'll probably be for something else.

Headache in a Suitcase · Monday at 2:37 PM

the killers have a huge built in local audience - so yea i think they make sense for Sphere at some point.

ascender_RS · Wednesday at 6:30 AM

Finally started watching the post-Sphere interview and you can see why they went for Bram, he comes across as a very calm, measured guy with a wry sense of humour.

Headache in a Suitcase · 2024-05-16T23:43:07-0400

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