As a U2 fan who has seen the band in Milwaukee, Denver, and Chicago, I must say that as a transplant living in Raleigh I am EXTREMELY disappointed in the city. The traffic was so ridiculous that it took us about 3 hours to go 5 miles. There was nowhere to park and every car we saw was parked illegally. We actually ended up missing almost half of the concert. I cannot believe how disorganized and sad the event staff and stadium were. As far as what we did see - I loved seeing City of Blinding Lights, Unforgettable Fire, Walk On, Ultraviolet, and One. I loved hearing In A Little While although we were just entering the stadium on that one. Thank goodness for my mother who switched with me to find parking so I could actually get into the stadium before her. While I only missed 7 songs, she missed 12. After this stadium experience, I'd say I prefer the more intimate settings like the Elevation Tour. And I would very much hesitate to ever attend another concert in Raleigh, NC.

My second 360 show (first was opening night in Chicago). It became clea that this venue cannot handle parking for this type of event. It took over two hours to travel 3 miles. We were stuck in traffic in front of the stadium when David Bowie's "Space Oddity" started playing and we were in the same spot when the lights went down and knowing the show, I heard the crowd roar when Larry walked out and I told my companions "he'll start drumming now" and he did ... and we were still in the same spot. I decided to turn around because no one was going anywhere and I was going to drop my companions off and just find a place to park BUT, lo and behold, the idiots running the parking lots decided to open up the lot closest to the stadium and we parked 20 yards from our gate. We got in towards the end of 'Magnificent' and so we saw 'Elevation' and the rest. We missed the first six songs. The band were great, as usual but I put the blame on those that handle traffic and parking. No one in the streets, including the police, knew what to do. People had given up and were parking on Wade Ave. and I-40 and walking. What a mess. The show was great, but the crowd not as energetic as opening night in Chicago.

I used barely any zoom on this which was amazing and was so lucky that the lighting was really creative because it made the shots even better.

I agree with the first two comments that the Raleigh traffic was horrible, but we were lucky enough to get there before it started and saw all of the opening act MUSE as well as U2. Beyond a shadow of a doubt this 360 tour was the most amazing concert I have ever seen. Well done guys. The whole experience was just breathtaking. The full moon was the icing on the cake to this celestial music odyssey.

The show was outstanding! U2 could have played Pride and IWF and all the rest but I thought the setlist was great, plenty of new material from the NLOTH (I love Breathe to open with...nice call) with the BEST sprinkled in. Unforgettable Fire was bitchin. All of it was, you know it. I am emotionally drained from the experience. As far as Muse, what the perfect support band for U2. This will be their last "support" tour in the US. I have been a big fan of them for a few years, and seeing them live is just as intense as U2. One show I will not forget. Thank you Bono, Edge, Adam, and Larry for leaving everything you have on the stage for every song and after the last encore. You guys are amazing and mean so much to so many. You have years of relevancy ahead. As far as parking / traffic....try leaving for the show earlier..that's why the gates open at 3.

I found the show to be exhilarating. I've seen U2 several times over the past 25 years and have always felt inspired by their music. This show was amazing and really had me overcome by emotion. I just hope that the thousands of fans that joined me last night (and all of the other nights in other cities) go home more aware of the world we live in and feel compelled to make it a better place for everyone. Thank you U2 for bringing the messages of love, peace and taking care of our (worldwide) neighbors to the forefront and keeping them fresh in our hearts and minds!

The show...fantastic. The band were awesome. Unforgettable Fire and In A Little While were both awesome surprises. Ultraviolet which has always been one of my favorite songs is worth the price of admission by itself. The band did not disappoint. The crowd...better than Charlotte for Vertigo. That's not saying much though. Much better than that tour, but definitely not on par with Atlanta from that tour (or other big cities from what I've read). Something about the area. Traffic and parking...horrible. Now, I arrived at 16:00 local time, so I didn't miss anything, but getting out was definitely horrible, so I can see there being an issue getting in if you didn't get there early. I was also a bit surprised they played there since capacity is 60k instead of Charlotte where capacity is 76k. Panthers had a bye week, so no clue.

What an amazing show. My wife (U2 fan since War) skipped her 20 year high school reunion to see her favorite band for the first time. She wasn't disappointed. We were lucky enough to squeeze into the inner circle and experience the show as if it was in a small club... with an alien craft parked above it. The addition of "October" to the setlist would have made a fine Fall evening in Carolina even finer. But who's complaining?? Here's a wacky blurred photo...

I am a fan of over 25 yrs, but this is the first time I got to see U2. I either didnt have the money to spend since I was a single parent of 2 or else the GA tickets were sold out. We got in line at 8 am when they allowed you to start lining up. Gates opened at 5:30. I had drove from East Tennessee on Friday evening, got there & checked in the hotel by 3 am, didnt go to sleep because by the time I got ready there was 2 hrs til line up. I went over 40 hrs with no sleep by the time concert was over....and it was WORTH every minute! Had a great crowd, very polite crowd. Yes the traffic was horrible after the concert. But we called a cab. Keep rocking guys! We love you!

How do you explain the perfect concert? U2 360. that's how. The effects and stage were indescribable, but there were showmen on stage and it is rare to see that kind of commitment any more. Well done Muse, you did a great job getting things started. The show was BRILLIANT, thank you guys so much. It was a great night and I will enjoy the memories from that show for a long time. WOW.

I've been a fan for over 14 years any show with U2 would be perfect, but this was amazing, I did feel that connection with U2, "the intimacy", even if I was too close to rude drunks that only knew two songs. Oh to have been in the GA admission with all the real fans, next time I'll go broke for RED. MUSE were amazing, even though the ahole beside me was yelling for U2 , and the front man heard and looked that way, they were great and I loved the music. GO MUSE. GO U2. Boo Raleigh. Wish I went to Atlanta. Never again Raleigh but I will go to the ends of the earth for U2. If I could tell U2 one thing I would tell them thanks. That was exciting, emotional, thought provoking and loud like concerts should be. Wow, I still haven't had enough of my U2 drug.

That was the first time my wife and I saw a U2 show together. It was absolutely amazing. We are so thankful to U2 for being artists with hearts. The human spirit takes off with each and every song! Keep up the great work! We love you!!!

My husband and I are fans for the last 25 years. I was 11 when I bought my first U2 record and we never miss a tour. The show in Raleigh was the best yet. It was great to have 60,000 fans in the same place for a fantastic show. We loved Elevation and the remix of Crazy Tonight. Great set, great stage, great close-ups of all the guys. Muse was a wonderful beginning of the evening. Too bad our state capitol cant accomodate so many fans, though. Since Charlotte wont allow concerts at BofA stadium I fear NC will miss out on future U2 outdoor shows. I'll travel to neighboring states (or wherever) but Raleigh really dropped the ball on this one. The $4million economic impact of the U2 show will perhaps be better appreciated by another city in the future.

A great show, in the inner circle up against the stage between Bono and Adam. Plus we met Bono!

Me & my wife travel all the way from Mexico City to attend this gig... Even qhen we rent a car, fortunately we decided to take a cab to the stadium... and it takes just almost like 25 minutes to go from Cary to the Stadium, so the traffic and parking issues does not affect us... About the show: It was great, the stadium is not that big, so you have e GREAT view from almost every point... The sound was really marvelous!! Thanks you guys!... We are waiting for you to annonnce the tour dates for Mexico...

What a beautiful night to see an outdoor U2 show! Yet, traffic leaving the stadium was ridiculous. Great show, but want more 90's albums. Thanks for Unforgetable Fire!

This was my fifth show and it was easily the best. My wife and I drove 6 hours to see U2 and didn't once question wether or not it was worth it. I only wish that I could go to Atlanta tomorrow but it is my daughter's 11th b-day and I don't want to be away from her. Super night by U2

I have been a U2 fan for 25 years so Saturday's concert was much anticipated. The band's impact on my life at age 17 in 1993 when my mom died of cancer can not be stressed enough. Their lyrics resonated with me and still speak to my soul. The show was incredible and the joy it brought t o me ranks in the top 4 next to the birth of my three children. I am so thankful that I was able to experience U2 live - it was a show of a lifetime for me and it blew my mind to comprehend that it was real. Thank you U2

Thank you U2 for coming to Raleigh!! That concert was the best concert I have EVER seen. I loved every song; especially WALK ON. What wonderful messages that you brought to us. Be aware. Be helpful. Be loving. Most importantly BE ONE!!

Wow, I'm only fourteen years old and I got into U2 at about eleven but even in that short period of time i have turned into a U2 fanatic. This was my first concert and I went with my best buds. This concert experince exceeded my expectations times 100. It was awesome. I saw U2 at Carter Finley Stadium in Raleigh, and I loved it. The light show was beyond anything I'd ever seen. We had no trouble getting in and the parking-even though it was quite a walk- couldn't be any smoother. We practically walked the entire place trying to find our car after the concert, so it was truly a 360 tour, but that added to the fun and hype of the night. Muse was great too. Comming from a younger fan: You guys were amazing, brillant, Magnificent

That was easily the best U2 show I have seen!!!! From Breathe to Moment of Surrender it was far beyond what we dreamed of. When I saw Zoo TV in 1992 I was sure I would never see anything better than that. I was wrong! I left there saying that there is NO way they can top this! What a great way to celebrate mine and my friend Gil's 40th birthday!!! Full moon, clear skies and 75 degrees in October in the Great North State with the boys from the north side of Dublin. Truly a Beautiful Day!

Incredible show. This is the first time I've ever seen them. I own every dvd and thought that I might not come away impressed. I thought I might just see more of the same. Boy was I wrong!! The setlist was great. I loved it. I also wish everyone would quit complaining about the traffic. It's U2. Most of the people who complained are most likely Charlotte snobs. I would sit in 3 hours of traffic and walk 10 miles if I had to - to see that concert again.

What can I say? Gorgeous autumn evening beneath a full moon sky and the world's best band live and in person to entertain us...life rarely gets much better than this. From the time U2 took the stage we were on our feet -- dancing, singing, shouting! I'm a huge fan & have been for many, many years, but this was my first opportunity to see a live show. Those few hours were WELL worth every penny of money and every moment spent in traffic. Loved the "People Get Ready" moment...C, A minor, F...and the young boy (Brian) that Bono pulled up on stage. He'll never forget the evening, and neither will I!!! I was thrilled to hear new AND old favorites, and the verse of Amazing Grace during the encore drove home one of the many reasons I love this band so much. U2's music awakens the mind, body & soul.

My sisters and I drove from Savannah,Georgia to see this show. It was a 5 hr drive for us, but I would drive 10 if I had to. We tried to get good seats at the GA Dome, but they were all sold out.It was well worth the drive and the traffic was crazy. I am 49 and I have loved this band 4-ever seems like it anyway. They are the BEST and will always be in my book. My dream would be to meet them one time, along with a million other fans. I thought is was very nice for Bono to let the little boy Ryan walk around the stage with him. I just wish it could have been me. A lot of bands would not have give Ryan the time of the day. I love U2, there music and the messages that he gives to his fan. Your faithful fan 4-ever

Amazing show...the stage and screen were truly mind-blowing! Favorite moment: Bono throwing his mike to a fan (who did a great job) for a verse of "People Get Ready" Very very cool! Favorite new tune: Magnificent was truly magnificent.....

This was my 7th U2 show, 2nd on this tour......I have been a fan for over 20 years but only recently in my "older" years had the ability to go to shows.......by far this is the BEST U2 show and BEST concert I have been to. I saw then in DC and it was great but not as magical as Raleigh. I feel bad so many had issues with traffic and parking but you cannot blame the tour for that, they rely on the venue and local authorities to handle that and they apparently did not plan well...... That being said.....I had the privilege of being front rail center right in front of Bono...this in itself made the show amazing but even if that was out of the equation this was the best, hands down. The crowd was just electric and you could tell the band was feeding off of it. When the crowd started singing ISHFWILF...the energy was amazing. And a special thank you to Bono for actually seeing my "Bono Smile 4 Me" sign and actually smiling and then coming over to sing a bit of a song right in front of me.......a dream come true for this girl. Thank you Bono for being the person you are and for inspiring so many people to do so many good things in the world. I cannot wait to see the guys again in 2010

Great show in Raleigh - glad I cabbed it in and out.. Taking my wife and two girls to the Atlanta show. It will be my girls first time going to see U2 - that is going to make it even more worth going south today..

My sister and I flew to Raleigh to see U2 since they didn't come to Pittsburgh this time around. The parking was crazy, but we only missed Muse's first song. The concert was awesome and I really liked the mix of songs. The 360 screen was also really amazing and made us feel like we were up close. Can't wait to see them in concert again!

Both show AND conference were great!!! (Avoided the traffic mess by staying where I could walk to venue.) Had Red Zone for the first time and had a great spot on the rail. This was my 10th show (I know -not so many by some standards, but I started late) and it ranks #2 (Hawaii-Vertigo is #1.) The conference was amazing. A chance to meet great people (including U2 Mount Temple classmate and respected music critic, Neil McCormick) and, for two days, be with people who didn't yawn or laugh while you went on (and on and on) about U2, not to mention some amazing insights in theology, literature, sociology, ect. Hope they do it again.

I've seen the band several times now, with the first being in Atlanta in 1986 for Amnesty International... completely changed my life as a 16-year-old... I was so happy that for the first time I'd see them in my "home" town of Raleigh. I'm sorry the traffic sucked, but I'm also glad I got there 3 hours ahead of time. It was truly an amazing, wonderful show. Saw them with good friends who were first-timers--what a great experience for them! LOVED seeing the Unforgettable Fire, In A Little While, and the Crazy re-mix. The full moon was an added bonus, wasn't it? Every show over the past 23 years has just gotten better and better. Trying to go to Seville in 2010!