U2360° TOUR Leg 1: 2009

Sep
29
2009
Washington, DC, US (FedEx Field)
39
with Muse
Show Report


Moving night in Washington with tributes to the late Eunice Shriver and Teddy Kennedy and respect going out to political movers and shakers in DC ... more than a few of whom seem to be here.

During Beautiful Day Bono remembered 'the beautiful Eunice Shriver', describing her as his mentor and it was another special moment when New Years Day was dedicated to Teddy Kennedy. 'For a peaceful Ireland we salute you Teddy...' That nearly brought the house down.

In the stadium tonight we spotted Nanci Pelosi, Speaker of the US House of Representatives and broadcaster George Stephanopoulos, as well as African leaders like Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Managing Director of the World Bank. And in keeping with the DC vibe, Bono restyled the band introducing Larry as the man who wrote U2's constitution, Adam, the Minister of Culture, Edge, 'the leader of my free world' and musing that he himself might be Majority Leader... 'verbal, elegant but tough when I need to be.'

A kid called Andy arrived on stage at the end of Unforgettable Fire and accepted the invitation to stroll around the stage for City of Blinding Lights. 'Larry Mullen wants to go crazy, Larry Mullen is crazy...' sang Bono as the drummer took the djemba for his own nightly walk around the stage, on a track which is without doubt one of the highlights of the show.

Can't fail to mention The Most Stylish Man in Rock, looking particularly dapper tonight, a sparkly red guitar strap standing out on a very fine new jacket. Set list, as you can see below, got another shake-up. Were you there? Tell us what it was like and post your photos in our comments area below.
39  Fan Reviews
mmeller - 29 January, 2013
Amazing show
U2 is the best. This was a massive show but they still made it special.
kerrysgold - 01 October, 2010
360 - Filling Up...
Before the show, excitement is in the air...Doyou dare go to the bathroom? Nah...Fight your way up to the front!!!
bono247 - 17 February, 2010
What a night!!
This was my first U2 show and it won't be the last. This show exceeded all of my expectations. LOVED IT!!!
jimmyhos - 05 November, 2009
Good but not U2 good
The concert was very good, but was the worst of the 8 U2 shows I have seen. It seemed like the set list was shorter than usual and although I do like a little political interjection, half the show was talking politics. I do like the indoor shows better, much more intimate. For the price we all paid for tickets we were kinda wondering - that's it? I would have liked to have seen another 5 songs or so - and Amazing Grace was a little over the edge - I mean we weren't in church, we were at a Rock N Roll concert. And I hate what they did with Crazy - If they want to go dancy, use discoteque. Anyways still probably the 8th best concert I've ever seen, only behind the 7 other times I've seen the best band ever.
murraydumonde - 11 October, 2009
For me?
My 8th U2 concert ....My 54th birthday, a present with a bow from my main men. We were 10 feet from the stage near the leg on the front right side..We stood in place for five and a half hours. No beer, no bathroom...A brilliant moon and brilliant sounds....Bono bringing the guy up onstage wearing a turban carrying an American flag....The two men danced and sang to 'Sunday Bloody Sunday'....We are ONE....!...The light suit and trapeze act at the end..My best birthday!
jaan - 06 October, 2009
Visually Stunning
I attempted to submit a review several days ago but it wasn't posted so here it is again modified. Politics are so prevalent at U2 concerts that It's difficult to write an in-depth comment without referencing it. The concert was on a cool 50F's blustery day which tended to subdue to crowd a bit. The lead song, Breathe, was excellent and the best song of the concert and kudos to U2 for playing an initially relatively obscure song (track 10 of the new album), though no longer obscure. There are two basic song sets U2 are playing. Only three songs are interchanged, but the songs switched out are significant as they include Until the End of the World and Unknown Caller which has guitar leads to show off "President The Edge" (not President Edge) guitar prowess who was in absolutely superb form. Unfortunately some standards like I Still Haven't Found or Stuck in a Moment were transmuted from touching love songs. On the set list, in NYC where they added a song to their set list, here they unfortunately dropped a song from their new album, No Line on the Horizon. As someone who's owned every single major U2 album U2 put out, and continually played their albums, fresh U2 is a treat. At one point Bono brought an arab(?) on stage from the audience who was waving an American flag and singing along. Although the singing was off a bit, he certainly made up for it with gusto. I would definitely recommend going to see them. They still are a super group putting on a super show, and they're better live than nearly any band still playing. The beginning of Vertigo is a raucous ephoric moment, City of Blinding Lights and Vertigo are played better than on the CD and those song's visual effects are visual highlights of the show, and at the end of Stuck in a Moment, Bono extends the end by repeating 'and this moment, and this moment' several times so that for a few hair raising seconds you're right there focusing on the moment before 'this too shall pass.'
AlaskanEire - 04 October, 2009
Alaska to DC - Blast Off
Not only was it hot in the city, but U2 rocked! I brought my 13 year old niece and she we have a new fan for life. She was absolutely blown away by the space ship. She was moved by Sunday Bloody Sunday and the discussion about Iran. She was full of questions about political activism on the ride home to Fredericksburg. She is now a member of One! U2 helped me stay the coolest aunt in the world! Even when I dancing to Elevation. Thanks guys, from the club tours so long ago, my enjoyment know no measure. We have spent the week going through my old Propaganda fan mags. Thanks for the MUSIC!
maryatmd - 03 October, 2009
U2 Elevated My Soul
What an incredible show! My first time in the inner circle and being so close to the band was such a gift! Thank you to U2 for sharing your music with us and encouraging us to sing our hearts and souls out with you. When you play, all time seems to stop - yet it goes so quickly! You could've played for hours before the crowds were sated. And loved Bono's green guitar!
EllenP - 02 October, 2009
CAN'T GET ENOUGH!
This was my 20th show stretching over 23 yrs and I was not disappointed (although really could have heard Bad!) I left the show, as always, thrilled, hoarse and praying you guys will come back very, very, very soon - my schedule is always open for U2.
jawentzel3819 - 02 October, 2009
Great Show in DC
I was there in DC, the first time I have seen U2 live after being a fan for 30 years. It was an awesome show, I want to see them again. I hope they return to the US in 2010. U2's music is inspiring, visionary, and invigorating. Some of their songs almost bring tears to my eyes. I will always remember this show.
heydi - 02 October, 2009
Wonderful
The whole experience was great! LOVED it and can't wait for more (Raleigh and Oklahoma)! Loved the Crazy Remix and the way it was done. The sound just couldn't be better and is quite amazing in such a large venue. I'll echo what a couple of others have said, and that would be to have 'Bad' added to set list. Looking forward to the other shows I am lucky enough to get to see! Thanks!
stacey - 02 October, 2009
Review of Washington, DC
I had been looking forward to this concert so badly. Unfortunatey, I did not have good seats. I had the next to the last row in the stadium. The echo was so bad that when Bono spoke, I could not understand a single word that he said. It sounded garbled. I could tell what songs they were playing but it sounded terrible. I am so disappointed that I can't even explain. My husband and I have been listening to U2 for more than 25 years and they have been a big part of our lives. Our children enjoy hearing them and I still blast their music. I wish I could see the concert again with better seats.
bonoluvliz - 01 October, 2009
Happy and Sad
It was a great show it always is. The four of your are the greatest band in the world. I really enjoyed Unforgettable Fire and Your Blue Room. I would have loved to have heard Bad or October. What I was sad about is Bono came over to the red zone on Adam's side once. I brought my 11 year old and she was disappointed. In the past I have been by the catwalk and it was great. I feel it wasn't used to full capacity.
AJFAV13 - 01 October, 2009
More than I could have imagined!
Totally can't find the words to express my self for what an awesome show this was. Muse kicked serious butt but U2 was off the charts. Goosebumps for when Andy got up there and Bono gave him his glasses. Nice gesture! Go Crazy was just that...Frickin CRAZY!!!! Thank you for a night to remember
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