I know you are probably thinking, didn't you already go to a U2 concert? Yes, I did. When they are your favorite band, though, and they are coming to your city, you have to go! Minneapolis was the third remaining concert on their tour, with Pittsburgh and Canada remaining. My girlfriend, Andrea, was more than happy to go with me. However, we had actual seats for this one. We were able to take our time getting to TCF field and make our way to our exclusive, as close to the stage as you can get, seats. Rain was in the forecast, but we thought it might go around us. Time would tell.
Before we knew it, it was 9 p.m.
Ground Control to Major Tom... my boys were back. Again, I can not emphasize how great their concerts are. The crowd was pumped, the energy was high and then the rain came...did that stop my boys? HELL NO!
Bono broke out an umbrella and started singing,
"I'm singing in the rain..." The concert just took on another level of energy. Those that brought a poncho; it didn't matter. The rain came down hard and we sang and jumped harder.
As I type this, it brings tears to my eyes as I remember it all. U2 are the Beatles of my time. I have been so lucky and fortunate to have attended 7 of their concerts in the last 17 years and can recall each one so vividly. When I say I wish I could have gone to more, Matt thinks I am crazy, but how can you not want to be a part of greatness? I cannot wait until the next one.
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