View Full Version : U2 on Owen Field?
http://www.u2.com/tour/index/
the date i'm hearing is October 19th
Lott's Bandana
3/9/2009, 08:45 AM
http://www.u2.com/tour/index/
the date i'm hearing is October 19th
That "Norman, OK" sure looks funny with those LA's, Chicago's, Vegas's....
I saw U-2 at Lloyd Noble in the summer of 1982 (or 1983). U-2 was not so well known back then but still popular enough to fill about 4,000 - 5,000 seats. They had the stage set up in such a way that the band was closer to the audience and seating was restricted to a section of the arena.
Bono was all over the place - literally. He climbed the speakers, walked into the audience and to the top of the stairs through the audience - singing the whole time. It was a great show.
IMO U-2 peaked in the early 80's at least as far as my tastes. I'm impressed they are still around over 25 years later. Another band I thought was as good was the Skids out of Scotland and they didn't make it past 1984.
Xstnlsooner
3/9/2009, 12:11 PM
I'm gonna be there, no matter when they peaked!!!
i thought it was funny that no one was talking about buying tickets over the weekend...
http://www.tulsaworld.com/spot/article.aspx?subjectid=269&articleid=20090404_270_A13_Despit502473&archive=yes
Curly Bill
4/5/2009, 11:40 PM
They're gonna put one of these on Owen Field?
http://history.sandiego.edu/gen/USPics38/U2.jpg
i thought it was funny that no one was talking about buying tickets over the weekend...
http://www.tulsaworld.com/spot/article.aspx?subjectid=269&articleid=20090404_270_A13_Despit502473&archive=yes
Best part of the article:
The show, announced to be one week after a performance at Dallas Cowboys Stadium, likely will sell out fast if it happens, especially with Internet presales causing a stir. But Stoops isn't worried about tickets.
"I'm sure I could get some," he laughed.
Bob is a f*cking pimp.
StoopTroup
4/6/2009, 11:56 AM
Bono should let Bob sing with him IMO.
picasso
4/7/2009, 12:19 PM
I saw U-2 at Lloyd Noble in the summer of 1982 (or 1983). U-2 was not so well known back then but still popular enough to fill about 4,000 - 5,000 seats. They had the stage set up in such a way that the band was closer to the audience and seating was restricted to a section of the arena.
Bono was all over the place - literally. He climbed the speakers, walked into the audience and to the top of the stairs through the audience - singing the whole time. It was a great show.
IMO U-2 peaked in the early 80's at least as far as my tastes. I'm impressed they are still around over 25 years later. Another band I thought was as good was the Skids out of Scotland and they didn't make it past 1984.
yes, God forbid they get tired of doing the same thing and actually grow.;)
yes, God forbid they get tired of doing the same thing and actually grow.;)
More power to Bono and company. I still like em, just not as much as I did back in the days when the Boz roamed Owens Field. To be fair I can't think of any rock group that has turned out its best material with band members over aged 40 then those same bands did when they were in their 20's.
You won't get a large audience catering to my musical taste that's for sure.
moved to the 18th now. better hurry back from Dallas ;)
http://www.newsok.com/u2-to-play-october-18-in-norman/article/3359615?custom_click=headlines_widget
colleyvillesooner
4/7/2009, 02:12 PM
ouch
at least it's not the 17th :eek:
seriously though, that date kinda blows
colleyvillesooner
4/7/2009, 02:34 PM
Lotta early wakeup calls for those headed back Sunday...
Dude, even with construction and traffic, I think the drive back from Dallas to Norman for a 7 or 7:30 concert isn't going to be that much of a nail-biter.
mdklatt
4/7/2009, 05:18 PM
The Ticketmaster web site says something about an "OU/SMG Presale" that starts next Tuesday. Is there a chance that season ticket holders get first dibs or something?
Doubtful. The venue's management usually does a pre-sale as well as the artist's website; SMG is the same management team that runs events at BOK and the Spirit Bank Event centers.
U2 fan club gets first dibs, i believe
Yeah, the order will go:
U2.com members
SMG mailing list members
Everyone else
mdklatt
4/7/2009, 05:30 PM
Doubtful. The venue's management usually does a pre-sale
That would be the Athletic Department, correct? I know it's beyond wishful thinking that the OU community might get first dibs, but you never know.
That would be the Athletic Department, correct? I know it's beyond wishful thinking that the OU community might get first dibs, but you never know.
Not correct. It would be SMG.
SeattleOUstudent
4/8/2009, 12:45 AM
Muse is going to be opening for most of their shows. Need to figure out if this is true for the OU show. Anyone have word of this?
Oh yeah? I was there when Bono ordered a #1 with extra water and tots.
Muse is going to be opening for most of their shows. Need to figure out if this is true for the OU show. Anyone have word of this?
Nope, according to the Ford Center website we're getting Black Eyed Peas.
FAIL. :( :mad:
royalfan5
4/8/2009, 04:17 PM
Nope, according to the Ford Center website we're getting Black Eyed Peas.
FAIL. :( :mad:
If it makes you feel any better, we are getting a Larry the Cable Guy 4th of July special at Memorial Stadium.
Frozen Sooner
4/8/2009, 04:30 PM
Nope, according to the Ford Center website we're getting Black Eyed Peas.
FAIL. :( :mad:
Let's get retarded!
C&CDean
4/8/2009, 04:47 PM
If it makes you feel any better, we are getting a Larry the Cable Guy 4th of July special at Memorial Stadium.
Hate to say it, but Larry > u2.
I wouldn't pay a dollar to see either one of them, but if I had to go to one or the other I'd take worn out redneck humor over monotonous strumming on guitars while some no-singing hack in blue blocker shades tries to imitate nails on a chalkboard.
royalfan5
4/8/2009, 04:51 PM
Hate to say it, but Larry > u2.
I wouldn't pay a dollar to see either one of them, but if I had to go to one or the other I'd take worn out redneck humor over monotonous strumming on guitars while some no-singing hack in blue blocker shades tries to imitate nails on a chalkboard.
I would agree with you, and the Larry show is 4 bucks a ticket, with all proceeds to charity too.
KC//CRIMSON
4/8/2009, 06:12 PM
Hate to say it, but Larry > u2.
I wouldn't pay a dollar to see either one of them, but if I had to go to one or the other I'd take worn out redneck humor over monotonous strumming on guitars while some no-singing hack in blue blocker shades tries to imitate nails on a chalkboard.
When Froze said let's get retarded, I don't think he meant it literally.
Frozen Sooner
4/8/2009, 06:17 PM
An employee who voluntarily retires in an at-will employment situation in exchange for a promise of a lifetime pension has been held to hold no contractual rights in said exchange, as there is no forbearance by the employee-he has no right to continue to work. Therefore, the court has found that there was no consideration.
However, if the employee reasonably relied on the company's promise to provide a pension, the concept of promissory estoppel can be (and was) used to justify damages against the employer.
Now THAT's retarded.
SoonerStud615
4/8/2009, 09:55 PM
Hate to say it, but MUSE >>>>> Larry > u2.
Fixed.
Since we're not getting Muse, that's just hurtful more than anything else. Thanks, dude.
F*ckin' Black Eyed Peas. Gah.
Lott's Bandana
4/8/2009, 10:56 PM
http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/203/lgnorman.jpg (http://www.imagehosting.com/)
End Zones in this case might not be so bad.
Comments?
So, I'm assuming the $235 tickets are for the SRO section around the walkway, the rest of the field is the $95 seats, the lower bowl is $55 and the decks are $33?
StoopTroup
4/9/2009, 12:23 AM
OU should just go ahead and Bowl the Stadium in with the proceeds from this one.
C&CDean
4/9/2009, 08:33 AM
When Froze said let's get retarded, I don't think he meant it literally.
Zip it limpy.
So, I'm assuming the $235 tickets are for the SRO section around the walkway, the rest of the field is the $95 seats, the lower bowl is $55 and the decks are $33?
i'd bet the $235 would be the boxes
The suites? For $235?
Yeah, not so much. :D
in the Georgia Dome, the GA tix are $55 and the $250 tix are lower bowl by the stage
the special GA tickets are supposed to be given out via lottery somehow, is what i heard
Wait, so, to sit in section 5 or 6 like I was planning is actually the high-rent seats? And to actually be down on the field like I had already ruled out is actually the affordable ticket?
Great, now I'm cross-eyed. F*ckin' micks.
Not correct. It would be SMG.
Actually, it is an OU season ticket holder presale. I just got the official e-mail from OU. We get to go at it at the same time as the first U2 fan club presale.
mdklatt
4/10/2009, 10:38 AM
Actually, it is an OU season ticket holder presale. I just got the official e-mail from OU. We get to go at it at the same time as the first U2 fan club presale.
Students and faculty/staff, too.
OUMallen
4/10/2009, 10:43 AM
Students and faculty/staff, too.
And people who have their mortgage through BOK, apparently.
This is hardly a presale at all. :mad:
mxATVracer10
4/10/2009, 11:06 AM
Email I just got for being on the BOK "Insider" list. ;)
U2 360° Tour
October 18, 2009
Tickets: $250, $95, $55, $30
Additional fees may apply
ONLINE PRESALE OFFER!
Begins at 12pm Tue Apr 14
Ends at 5pm Thur Apr 16
CLICK HERE (http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0C0042799B2F6E02?did=smgtul) and use password SMGTULSA to buy your tickets!
As a valued member of The Insider, we have this special opportunity for you to purchase presale tickets for the U2 concert in Norman, OK. This stadium tour will let you see the band like never before.
Public onsale Fri Apr 17 @ 10am.
mdklatt
4/10/2009, 11:26 AM
for being on the BOK "Insider" list
Since you posted the link and the password, so is everyone else.
yermom
4/10/2009, 12:04 PM
:D
StoopTroup
4/10/2009, 12:43 PM
Why isn't there a SMGNORMAN?
Seems like every time Tulsa is mentioned as a way to get a good deal...you end up with seats the furthest way from the stage.
OUMallen
4/10/2009, 12:46 PM
Also, people on the Ford Center email list got in on the presale.
Again, not much of a presale.
Yep - got one from the Ford Center too. So much for that. I guess SMG/OU presale means just that - OU people and everybody SMG has on their e-mailing lists.
You know who I feel sorry for? The one person in the world who doesn't have access to one of the thirty various pre-sale windows and has to wait until the actual on-sale date. Take THAT, Amish!
SeattleOUstudent
4/11/2009, 09:40 PM
seriously....how the heck are they going to determine ticket prices? Then again, do I care if Muse is not playing?
StoopTroup
4/11/2009, 09:47 PM
I think I'll try to get tickets...but if I can't get decent seats...I'm gonna pass.
yermom
4/11/2009, 09:58 PM
i'm going to be in GA, but i haven't heard how the lottery thing works
Has anyone managed to lay eyes on an actual breakdown of which tickets cost what?
SeattleOUstudent
4/11/2009, 11:37 PM
ah.....just read muse will be opening at the Dallas show. ill have to hit that one. :(
rantor49
4/13/2009, 03:14 PM
Wait, so, to sit in section 5 or 6 like I was planning is actually the high-rent seats? And to actually be down on the field like I had already ruled out is actually the affordable ticket?
Great, now I'm cross-eyed. F*ckin' micks.
Section 5 and 6 are behind the stage. The front of the stage faces section 30,31. but you probably knew that.
Lott's Bandana
4/14/2009, 10:02 AM
I just got my tickets, Section 29, Row 20.
Woot.
Lott's Bandana
4/14/2009, 10:09 AM
Try this: U2CFG6LUSXQTE
yermom
4/14/2009, 10:42 AM
* We're sorry, there are no more tickets available for this password.
:(
StoopTroup
4/14/2009, 10:57 AM
Yep...we're screwed.
StoopTroup
4/14/2009, 11:01 AM
SPEK to Lott for trying.
StoopTroup
4/14/2009, 11:24 AM
Looks like if your subscribe to U2.com you can get in on a pre-sale.
It's $50.00 to subscribe though and I don't see any guarantee that this is true. When you subscribe you get all access to the U2 site and a 20 song cd of remastered sessions.
proud gonzo
4/14/2009, 11:57 AM
mother****er! I entered the password I got from the OU presale email and it says "the password you entered is not in our system"
AND the ****ing email said the presale didn't start until NOON. mother****er son of a bitch.
Lott's Bandana
4/14/2009, 12:03 PM
:(
Sorry all, I was afraid of that so I didnt share till I had mine.
Was hoping tho.
Lott's Bandana
4/14/2009, 12:05 PM
Looks like if your subscribe to U2.com you can get in on a pre-sale.
It's $50.00 to subscribe though and I don't see any guarantee that this is true. When you subscribe you get all access to the U2 site and a 20 song cd of remastered sessions.
Click on 'TOUR' and ur code is top left, in red.
Worked 4 me.
yermom
4/14/2009, 12:10 PM
mother****er! I entered the password I got from the OU presale email and it says "the password you entered is not in our system"
AND the ****ing email said the presale didn't start until NOON. mother****er son of a bitch.
you tried too early ;)
now they are out of GA seats already. dammit.
proud gonzo
4/14/2009, 12:12 PM
Email I just got for being on the BOK "Insider" list. ;)
THANK YOU for posting that. The password and link from my OU email didn't mother****ing work. It's great to know how important I am as a student.
4 tickets--section 105, row 2
OUMallen
4/14/2009, 12:25 PM
4 tickets. Seat location: section 19, row 50. I have trouble believing they sold out of general admission tickets so quickly. Scalpers.
Sooner98
4/14/2009, 12:29 PM
I just purchased my 4 tickets successfully in section 39.
rantor49
4/14/2009, 12:55 PM
I got GA's using my U2.com code. I hear they will only sell GA's thru the U2.com presales and not the OU or SMG presales.
OUMallen
4/14/2009, 12:58 PM
I got GA's using my U2.com code. I hear they will only sell GA's thru the U2.com presales and not the OU or SMG presales.
That would explain explain it though. Lame.
proud gonzo
4/14/2009, 01:30 PM
whaddya mean GA tickets?
yermom
4/14/2009, 01:30 PM
General Admission on the field
ask Bri about it ;)
proud gonzo
4/14/2009, 01:38 PM
oh, ON the field. hell, why would you want that? I got chairbacks!
yermom
4/14/2009, 01:54 PM
some of us are idiots and like it down there :D
OU_Sooners75
4/14/2009, 01:55 PM
U2...what a washed up group!
C&CDean
4/14/2009, 04:20 PM
U2...what a washed up group!
Washed up? Hell, you had to really be good to be considered washed up.
U2 doesn't qualify.
I'll be saving my time and money on this one. Anybody want my season ticket code?
picasso
4/15/2009, 12:34 PM
U2...what a washed up group!
washed up and just coming off of their most critically acclaimed album. Yep, making new sounds and not just living off their old salad tunes sure is like throwing in the towel and bein warshed up.
I'll be there. Glad you won't. Bitches.:D
OU4LIFE
4/15/2009, 12:37 PM
just ONE more reason not to go.
picasso
4/15/2009, 12:39 PM
just ONE more reason not to go.
you'll just have to keep beating yourself.
StoopTroup
4/15/2009, 12:52 PM
Click on 'TOUR' and ur code is top left, in red.
Worked 4 me.
I did. We're gonna pass. Something about having to jump through hoops really turned me off on this one. Matter of fact...the ticket scalping deal really hacks me off. Always has. The old days of folks having to stand in line was better IMO. Auto-dialers will have me watching concerts in the comfort of my living room. I don't need to stand in puke of the folks who passed out before U2 went on stage to enjoy their performance. I've seen many a band. I get a kick out of small venues anyway. When the Stones came to Norman...it was way to structured. If I'm gonna cough up huge bucks for a show...I want to have a beer and be treated like an adult. Screw this.
I understand the NCAA rule on beer for football.
Memorial Stadium wasn't built for concerts anyway.
I think we might try to fly somewhere to see them later anyway.
Sooner4FCD
4/15/2009, 05:39 PM
For those in Norman, why not just sit outside the stadium and listen for free? You can drink during the show for much cheaper and beat the traffic!
yermom
4/17/2009, 10:26 AM
GA tickets available now
proud gonzo
4/17/2009, 05:37 PM
For those in Norman, why not just sit outside the stadium and listen for free? You can drink during the show for much cheaper and beat the traffic!or you could stay home and buy a cd for that matter. :rolleyes:
Collier11
4/19/2009, 11:45 PM
Im going but only cus my gf bought tix. We will have to somewhat rush back from Dallas but thats fine I suppose, ill just take off monday
badger
9/29/2009, 10:28 AM
I'm in a thread recycling mood - OU's getting $200,000 for this concert. (http://www.tulsaworld.com/sportsextra/OU/article.aspx?subjectid=92&articleid=20090929_12_0_TheUni796587)
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