U2 Stage Going Up at Carter Finley
Photo c/o McCloud Communications
Irish mega-band U2 will be sliding into town on Saturday in support of their U2/360 tour. The stage is being erected by hundreds of workers and will take until Saturday to finish. Here are some statistics on “the Claw” from the U2/360 wiki. Almost 60,000 tickets have been sold for the show.
The inspiration for the “spaceship-on-four-legs” design, nicknamed “the Claw”, came from the landmark Theme Building at Los Angeles International Airport. The stages are built by the Belgian company Stageco, and construction of each requires the use of high-pressure and innovative hydraulic systems. The steel structure is 164 feet tall – doubling the size of the stadium set for The Rolling Stones’ A Bigger Bang Tour, the previous highest – can hold up to 200 tonnes underneath it, and requires 120 trucks to transport. Each leg of the structure contains its own sound system. The cost of each structure is between £15 million and £20 million each. Over 250 people are part of the 360° tour crew, with additional staff belonging to the various vendors and contractors involved.Daily costs of the production are approximately $750,000, not including the stage construction; the majority of this comes from truck rentals, transportation, and staff wages. The tour is not expected to break even until the conclusion of the second leg.
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chippa
10/01 01:44 PM
U2 is the most over-rated band ever. They have not been relevant in 20 years. I hope it rains.
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TSnow27604
10/01 02:17 PM
Why so bitta chippa?
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Kat
10/01 02:44 PM
Chippa aint very chipper is he/she? so sad to go through life like that!
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DPK
10/01 02:49 PM
Awwwww someone needs a huggg! * chases chippa *
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DPK
10/01 08:37 PM
You are correct. However you can tailgate and drink in the parking lot.
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DR
10/01 08:47 PM
Yep. No Alcohol in Stadium.
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JP
10/01 10:00 PM
What, no Avett Brothers? I want my money back!
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chippa
10/03 11:13 AM
Bitter? Need a hug? Ladies and gentleman of the jury, I am neither of those things. What I gave you is called “an opinion”. I am sure each of you has one regarding this band. I personally do not think U2 is the second coming of Jesus Christ and His Apostles. Not one relevant album since 1987, not one hit single in 20 years. The only way these marginally-talented guys stay on top is to only tour once every 5 years, in between mediocre albums. Bono has an INCREDIBLE voice, but it constantly overshadowed by his pomposity, his enormous ego, and stupid comments about how he “single-handedly” saved rock-and-roll. (“Charles Manson stole this song from the Beatles….we’re here to steal it back”.........followed by a pitiful cover version. Puh-leeeeez). If U2 ever lived it up to their promises as a rock band, maybe they would not need to build an enormous claw to distract you from the fact that they used up whatever they had left after they made ‘Joshua Tree”. Take off the ridiculous sunglasses, Little Jesus, and write some decent songs. maybe then I won’t have to banter on about having to dump $250 to see you. But…...I truly hope you all enjoy the show. I would’ve loved to have seen Muse, but not for that price. I am interested in hearing all of your opposition, and opinions, but remember to keep it civil. No need for any personal attacks because I don’t like the same band as you.
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guymandude
10/03 12:12 PM
that sure is a lot of words for something you don’t care about
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chippa
10/03 05:29 PM
Passion is passion, whether it be for the good, or the bad.
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Kat
10/04 11:49 AM
he took the glasses off last night and gave them to a kid…yee haw!...one gripe you can check off of your list Mista Chippa!
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150
10/05 08:40 AM
Ahh, Chippa…I see you’re sharing your opinion on multiple sites.
You’re entitled to your opinion, but U2 has had relevant albums since your 1987 Joshua Tree reference. Also, despite your lyric quote from Rattle and Hum, I wouldn’t say Bono nor U2 in general are too pompous. No, they aren’t the second coming, of course, but they aren’t what’s wrong with the world. At least they try for better things. I’ll give you that Bono’s glasses are kind of lame, but I believe he’s got an eye condition (or claims one, at least). I’ll bet that kid who got the glasses on Saturday would disagree with us both, however.
Also, you didn’t need to drop $250 to see them. I was quite happy in GA at $55. For a 4 hour outdoor concert on a beautiful Saturday night, to see one of the world’s most popular acts, is pretty fantastic value if you ask me. You’ll find 60k others that would share that opinion.
Anyway, I’m not a big music guy, but I don’t think there are many bands that can hold a candle to U2.
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chippa
10/05 02:48 PM
thanks for the input,150. I have had a few people tell me it was a great show. I hate that I did not get to see Muse. I am sure they were great. Hopefully, someone else I don’t care for will come around so I will have something new to whine and complain about.
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