U2 will play Norman this fall

[westsidesooner]

From what I heard on the radio it may be the day of the OU-Texas game. What choice would you make? I choose U2 for sure. I can watch OU-Texas on tv.

I also heard that the show could be on the 17th instead of the 19th. I hope not. With 50,000-60,000 people heading to Dallas for the game it might hurt ticket sales. Then again that might free up more OU-UT tickets in the cotton bowl. Mid-October weather here is pretty unpredictable....could be really cold and wet, or hot and dry. Too bad it couldn't be in Sept.

Looks like I might be forced to step foot in the Gaylord...

You'll be fine Cuatro, I've been to BPS and didn't burst into flames. Hit with pom-poms by an older woman yes, but no flames. If you're worried you could get some of those lil booties they hand out during the parade of homes to wear on your shoes.

The stage looks awesome, U2 360° Tour it'd be a cool show to attend whether you're a big U2 fan or not just for the experience.

[Centerback]

Has anyone here listened to the new album?

Yes, not super crazy about it yet. No stand out songs that I "need" to hear again, mostly seems like background music or white noise to induce personal reflection time. I am giving it more chances though.

I bought my first U2 cassette tape around 1982 from Sound Warehouse on 39th and MacArthur, now I can't remember if it was Boy or October, Boy I believe. You have to respect a band that can remain relevant as long as they have with as many stylistic and sound changes they have undergone. The Edge's hat and Mullen's hair not withstanding.

[stratosphere]

Yes, not super crazy about it yet. No stand out songs that I "need" to hear again, mostly seems like background music or white noise to induce personal reflection time. I am giving it more chances though.

I bought my first U2 cassette tape around 1982 from Sound Warehouse on 39th and MacArthur, now I can't remember if it was Boy or October, Boy I believe. You have to respect a band that can remain relevant as long as they have with as many stylistic and sound changes they have undergone. The Edge's hat and Mullen's hair not withstanding.

I would say its "a grower" for the most part, but songs like Magnificent, Breathe, and the title track are pretty classical sounding songs and pretty rocking too.

I sure hope they don't play the same day as the OU/tx game, that would be a marketing disaster on their part if they did.

[OkieHornet]

According to the Phil and KC on Kiss the date is not set and there are conflicting reports. The web site that is posted if a "fan" site and not the official U2 site. When the Phil and KC contacted the promoter he would not confirm the Monday date. If you look at the dates posted it shows them playing Norman the 19th and Phoenix the 20th which seems a little hard to believe they would put shows two nights in a row that far apart. I don't see any other back to back nights on that list.

most stadium tours will have 2 stages that tour the country since they usually take so long to set up - one will be setting up in 1 city while the other one is being torn down... and a flight from OKC to Phoenix only takes a few hours, so the back-to-back is entirely possible...

[CCOKC]

Yeah, I have no doubt that they are using more than one stage set up for their tour. Plus there are no other back to back dates on the list. I just don't think those dates are set in stone yet. Not saying it's not on the 19th but I wouldn't plan on that date until it is on their official site. At this point there are no dates listed past September there.

[Lord Helmet]

Has anyone here listened to the new album?

Yup. Mediocre at best. Hopefully they'll play some older stuff.

[trousers]

Yup. Mediocre at best. Hopefully they'll play some older stuff.

I would think that would be the case for most everyone attending. They became musically irrelevant at least 10 or 15 years ago.

[El Gato Pollo Loco!!!]

Yup. Mediocre at best. Hopefully they'll play some older stuff.

They usually do, I wouldn't worry about that.

[Rom]

when do tickets go on sale?

[stratosphere]

when do tickets go on sale?

looks like they go on sale Monday, April 20th

U2.com > U2 360 Tour

and the Norman date is 18 Oct instead of the 19th.

[CCOKC]

That date makes a lot more sense.

[stratosphere]

yes, i think sunday night will be better than a monday night.

Also, i stand corrected on the sale date. Tickets go on sale Friday April 17th according to the bands website.

[Karried]

Can someone help me figure out how the tickets and seating will be priced?? It's so confusing.

[Karried]

Are the Floor GA tickets $250?

[CCOKC]

I got an e-mail yesterday for the pre-sale tickets that starts next Tuesday. The tickets prices are 30, 55, 95 and 250. I don't see where on the seating chart those prices apply yet but I would assume the 250 are the gray section meaning the floor and the west side lower section.

[OKC4me]

I've been a fan of them since I was probably 10 yrs old. I told my wife one of my dreams was to go to a U2 concert one day. Well, I can't believe they are coming here! I am going to choose the U2 concet this year as well, and watch OU/texas on tv this year.

I can't wait!!

[Karried]

So.. does anyone know if the GA are the cheapo seats or vice versa???? Someone here has to know!

[mecarr]

So.. does anyone know if the GA are the cheapo seats or vice versa???? Someone here has to know!

Generally, tickets for general admission on the floor are cheaper than the seats. So, I doubt that the $250 tickets are for the floor\general admission tickets.

[Matt]

Black Eyed Peas are opening up for them here. No thanks.

I'd rather make the trip down to Dallas to see Muse open up for them instead.

[OkieHornet]

GA floor seats will be $55, if you go by how the other stadiums have been sold so far... as far as the other pricing levels, your guess is as good as mine...

[Karried]

ahhh, now that makes sense! I was thrown because the $30 in other stadiums were in the nosebleeds...

[OkieHornet]

and that's true, too, about the $30 nosebleeds... i'm just wondering where the regular $55 tickets will fall, because you have a pretty good idea the $250 and 95 seats will be closest to the stage....

[OKC4me]

I'm trying to decide if I want the 250$ seats or the $95 seats. I just wonder if the seats are that big of a difference to reflect the huge price difference.

[Karried]

I don't really think it will be that much of a difference for the price. The way the tour is shown, they have huge screens and it's set up 360'

Seating Chart. Official Ticketmaster site

Maybe the $250 ticket is in the Burgundy sections right next to the stage?

$55 GA other areas
$95 in the Seats
$30 Uppers

Just a guess...I'll find out when I buy the tickets.

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It's driving me crazy trying to figure out the seating and what section is what price!

The problem being if we waste time trying to get perfect seats, we run the risk of them selling out.

I'm thinking I'm going for the Best Available in the $95 price range. There is a limit of 4 per transaction so I'm hoping that will slow the scalpers down a bit.

[Karried]

woot, got four tix in Section 32 - pretty high up though but I'm just happy to get tix ....

I have the Ford presale code if anyone needs it.. PM me. Not sure what is left but can't hurt to try.