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Friday, 09 October, 2009

Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL, US
Opening Acts: Muse

Show Report

'The future needs a big kiss,' sang Bono in hot, hot, hot Tampa tonight and the future arrived, all the way from Guy Laliberte, orbiting the earth in the International Space Station. 'Planet earth looks so great...'

Hottest night of the tour here in Tampa but it got more than cool when Bono revealed we were about to hook up with 'our friend Guy Laliberte, orbiting the earth...on a mission to teach us about water.'

And suddenly, all the way from outer space, here was 'the first clown in space', with a spine-tingling perspective on what he could see of our planet from the International Space Station.

'I see stars, I see darkness and emptiness.' he told Bono. 'But planet Earth looks so great, and also so fragile. We should not forget that we have a great privilege to live on planet Earth.'

It was a breathtaking moment and the Florida audience gave Guy an extraordinary welcome. Could only be followed by 'Elevation, 'Are you ready for lift-off Tampa?'
"You make me feel like I can fly
So high, elevation....
Tampa was ready and the rest of the show passed in a dazzling blur, as fine a show as we've had. ('That is an unbelievable noise you make.' )

One little man who will never forget this night was Troy who took the stage for City of Blinding Lights, sharing the spotlight and taking Bono's shades back to his family.

Were you lost in space in Tampa tonight? Tell us what it was like and post your photos below.

Here's what they played.

(Guy Laliberte didn't just drop in on the 360° Tour tonight. He was hosting a global artistic performance from the International Space Station to draw attention to global water shortages. It's all part of his Poetic Social Mission.)

Here's what U2 played in Tampa tonight.

Breathe
Get on Your Boots
Mysterious Ways
Beautiful Day
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
Stuck In A Moment
No Line on the Horizon
Magnificent
Elevation
Until The End of the World
Unforgettable Fire
City of Blinding Lights
Vertigo
I'll Go Crazy - Remix
Sunday Bloody Sunday
MLK
Walk On
One
Where The Streets Have No Name

Ultraviolet
With or Without You
Moment of Surrender


( 69 ) Comments
kmurtha - 07 October, 2009
Tampa Show
Going to the show in Tampa this Friday. It looks like the Atlanta show dropped "In a Little While" and "New Year's Day" which were played at the Raleigh show. I hope they play both of these songs at the Tampa show. Also, I agree with other comments from the Atlanta show, "Unknown Caller" is probably one of the best songs on the new album and I am very surprised it has been dropped from the recent shows. Please bring it back . . . Also, any idea when the Muse goes on?
- 09 October, 2009
OMG
Fabulous!!!!!!!!!!! Would not miss it if ever again!!!!!!
utopian - 09 October, 2009
Lads are Magnificent
Damn what a show.Raymond james stadium was so intimate ! I was at first show in chitwn and it was spectacular and this show delivered even more ! Wife in chicago , 11 year old son at home his first concert or time at stadium he cant stop remembering his magnificent ngt !!!
Yarelis - 09 October, 2009
Tampa Concert
The Concert was AWESOME!!!! They played alot of great songs. I am so glad i finally had the chance to see them live. This is a dream come true. You guys we amazing!Rock on!!
Cubsmom - 10 October, 2009
Whoops!
Bono dear, When you messed up lyrics on Saturday Night Live I thought it was a fluke. Tonight you botched no less than 3 songs, including Ultraviolet. WTF? Come on! We spent over $500 on tickets, for that I expect you to not be making sloppy mistakes. Tonight was an 8 out of 10 for me. Still brilliant, but sharpen up, right. I miss 40. Larry was amazing and I know he gave out to ya! Love you all! Ariel
danagordon - 10 October, 2009
entrance issues
On top of the fact its hot in Tampa the humidity was brutal. I waited at the gates for an extra 50 minutes due to the ticket scanners going off line. The concert was great. But, im still disappointed that unknown caller was not included in the setlist. I also had an issue of smelling marijuana the entire time of the concert.
JGloJuch - 10 October, 2009
Awesome Show
The show in Tampa was amazing. U2 is simply the best! Muse also did a fantastic show last night. Can't wait until either of them come back to town!
dkoepsell - 10 October, 2009
nothing to be desired
the show in Tampa was amazing the crowds were amazing and the show was amazing there was not a better way to turn 40 with family in tow...U2 upped the anti again with this tour...great job guys
gropius - 10 October, 2009
Thank you
It's hard to render someone with many words speechless, but U2 always does the trick. A girl can diverge in a million distinctly different directions, with her life changing in a number of unexpected ways, but U2 has been a constant for me for ages. The timelessness and depths of their lyrics, the musical package, the brilliant multi-media of their shows and the combination of play, activism and insightful beauty is overwhelming. Last night, a most unexpectedly gorgeous addition to the concert: a live connection with Guy Laliberte from the International Space Station, who eloquently spoke about the beauty of Earth from space and the importance of conservation. Ahhhhh, more music to my ears. So thank you, boys. I just adore you. I can't say that about many people I don't know. Somehow, you've convinced me that I do know you, and I love who you are. Keep it coming.
gilbertib - 10 October, 2009
Awsome
All I can say is Awsome Show! I have seen them 13 times dating back to the Boy Tour and they never disapiont me.
- 10 October, 2009
AMAZING
U2 was AMAZING in concert. I've always loved U2 but seeing them live is breath taking. I cried tears of joy. One of the best performances you can ever see. U2 is the best in the world.
lylalee - 10 October, 2009
Listening from the backyard
I'm fortunate enough to live maybe a block or so from Raymond James. I got off work at 7pm last night, had a few friends over and we sat back, and listen to the show. You guys are amazing! Around 9pm we decided to walk over to RayJ to see what we could see. Many people sitting outside their houses, on the sidewalks and street corners. All listening to U2, though we weren't inside the stadium seeing the show, there was something special about just hanging out with the people listening. Thank you so much.
mcgurk76 - 10 October, 2009
what a show
What a show, what a night. Best part of the night was singing I still haven't found what I'm looking for. If I was to mention two bad things about the show it would be: Muse wasn't on stage long enough (didn't play plug in baby or knights of cydonia) U2 wasn't on stage long enough, again a lot of old songs were left out like pride; new years day; I will follow. We know new album, promoting the new stuff. When you guys come back again NEXT YEAR(maybe November , weather a little cooler) Do what Bruce does, on stage for three hours banging out the hits. Excellent show bhoys.
choty - 10 October, 2009
Great night
One of the best nights in my life. I´ve seen the claw in videos and photos, but the first live impression, takes your breath away. Even though the milky way was the good bye song, I enjoyed it too much. Thanks U2, thanks Tampa.
JSP81467 - 10 October, 2009
HOT TAMPA
THANK YOU FOR COMING TO TAMPA. IT WAS THE BEST PERFORMANCE EVER. THE BAND WAS ENERGETIC. LOVED THE SONG SELECTION. PLEASE COME BACK TO TAMPA IN 2010 TOUR.
karelia - 10 October, 2009
Magnificent Moment
This was my 4th 460 show in North America, and easily my favourite. Despite the increadible heat, the crowd was more alive than ever and the band were just amazing. Bono's jacket came off, Adams belly button came out and for those 2 hours Tampa was the brightest spot on earth. Bono sounded particularly good, his voice was in top form especially for Moment of Surrender. Just sublime, and a special mention to the Florida Police and Paramedics for the top job they did.
ucfsig - 10 October, 2009
Tampa
Very solid show. I've hit multiple shows each tour since 1987 so it wasn't the best show I've seen. That said, I was so stoked to hear Unforgettable Fire & Ultraviolet live again. The show would have been aces if they replaced "Moment", "City", "Mysterious" (all played out) for Blue Room. Unfortunately, the merch folks were a joke. Whoever is coordinating this needs to be fired. How do you run out of posters before the changeover (a couple of t-shirts too)? They're just leaving money on the table. Also, they ran out of swag bags for people to put their stuff in? When I spend >$200 on stuff give me a flippin bag to put it in. Oh, and there was a merch booth with no card acceptance & no sign saying as much so a ton of people wasted their time - FAIL. In summary, the band were quality but their logistics people suck.
kerryk929 - 10 October, 2009
Tampa
Loved the show....I think it was the best ever....Wished the weather was cooler but that is waht we get living in Florida!!!!!
lars062 - 10 October, 2009
Awesome show!
Wow. Great, great show by U2. This was the 8th time I have seen them, and they always give blow me away. Last night in Tampa, they certainly did it again. Wasn't there in the pit, up high in Raymond James Stadium, but the stage was amazing. Really did feel close to the group, even though on the 3rd level. It was simply a beautiful day in Tampa. One I will never forget! Thanks guys for a rockin' good time!!
dirknichols - 10 October, 2009
Tampa was Maginificent
The show could never be described in words. It's a feeling inside your heart and mind that contains the real experience of 360. Combine the greatest piece of art (the claw) and the greatest band in the world and what do you get? Something out of this world. Something you need to experience for yourself so that you too can know what the band placed in the hearts and mind of 70,000 plus screaming fans on October 9th, 2009. WE LOVE YOU BONO, EDGE, ADAM and LARRY!!! Thank you for inspiring us. Dirk PS: Raymond James Stadium needs to be checked because I thought the floor was going to collapse during Vertigo. Everyone was jumping the ground was shaking I thought the spaceship was taking off!!
blksnflwr - 10 October, 2009
Tampa Show
It was so so hot. It is amazing though as soon as U2 came on stage it is like we all forgot about that. What a wild night. Saw my favorite band in the world U2!!! They so rocked. Concert number 5 down.. Crazy I have seen this group since I was like 16 and listened to the music since I was 12. Yet, each time is better than the first. With or Without you was phenomenal!! So was Elavation!!! ~~~BLKSNFLWR
Tanner01 - 10 October, 2009
Hot Night in Tampa
Great show, great vibe in the crowd. To the guy in line ahead of us at the concession who bought our drinks for us. Thanks. The boys from Dublin did not disappoint.
cjnorthrop - 10 October, 2009
Perspire(red)
Despite the physical duress of waiting in line on what felt like the surface of the sun --- the show was phenomenal. Kudos to your crew who labored in that heat to set up and tear down that insane stage. Loved hearing "Until the End of the World!" God Bless this band for reviving many tired souls -- all who who around me were in agreement about this: our spirits have been renewed ---- and in today's world, this feat is no small thing. oh, and also........I'm in love with The Edge.
misseveusu2 - 10 October, 2009
360 TAMPA, FL 2009
I JUST LOVE MY EDGE!!! last night's show was great, my seats rocked!! my camera got full towards the end of the night and I missed the best shot of them all standing together at stairs exit, MY BAD but it's all good. I had a blast. Larry banged out the intro to Crazy Tonight like the hot, smokin' drummer he is!!
bucanero - 10 October, 2009
ALMOST perfect, but very close
TERRIFIC SHOW!!! The stage was out of this world. The light and sound system blew me away. I hadn't seen U2 since the Joshua Tree tour in '87. It was worth the wait. Being a long time U2 listener, the only thing I was slightly disappointed with was that they did not play Pride. Could have listened to them for 5 hours. Bono showed his great sense of humor a couple of times. Unforgettable Fire was brilliant. I cried when they played "Sunday, Bloody Sunday" If you are going to a future show, ENJOY!!!
andres2313 - 10 October, 2009
awesome
we were in the circle , its was surreal. The performancxe was right on tune , not like otherbands who sould terrible live . It was perfection !!
youngdude37 - 11 October, 2009
tampa show
WOW what a show tampa loves u-2 ..the show rocked we had a great time great lights,sound,warm up band,club seats, parking, it was all the best...but dam that heat....somebody down on the equator left the door open.....rock on you guys have a great tour...this was the first time gail has seen u2 she is hooked...well done guys!!!!
miamigolf - 11 October, 2009
Magnificent
The show was incredible. U2 is my favorite band and I had never seen them before this concert. I am happy I finally got to see them live. They are incredible and put on a very entertaining show. I will definitely see them again!
RosangelaRocha - 11 October, 2009
Great Show, like always!
I love U2 from the bottom of my heart, but unfortunaly the on Tampa the sound sometimes got very weird. The guitar was great like always but some distortions on the sound, I guess was because of the stadium. And sometimes Bono's voice was not easy to understand. I still love you U2. Amaizing view, you guys rock like always. Love you U2!
Profesh - 11 October, 2009
Tampa Show Review
I have seen U2 4 of their last 5 times in Tampa now. The lone miss was Vertigo. I prefer them outdoors to indoors. I was one of the as Bono put it, "Die Hards" at Old Tampa Stadium for POP MART. Which was a very underrated album and show. Anyway... I would say to the band, they should take a page from good friend Springsteen, and change up the setlist a little more. Like Bruce, they have too great of catalog to play the same basic show night after night, for groups of shows in row. With that said though, the show was amazing visually, as well as the best sounding concert I have heard, indoors or out. Muse was incredible!!!!! What an awesome band. In the end... The greatest band in the world didn't let me down. U2 keeps pushing the boundaries of the senses, and staying second to none when it comes to Rock N Roll shows.
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