NEWS - february 2006

U2

Load In, Buenos Aires

In a fit of keenness I got up too early, but its a big day. In addition to the regular load in, all of the extra film lighting gear and...

28 Feb 2006

Load In, Buenos Aires

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In a fit of keenness I got up too early, but its a big day. In addition to the regular load in, all of the extra film lighting gear and...

U2

No Stress, Bono!

There's been a great vibe amongst Argentinian fans ahead of the Buenos Airesshows tonight and tomorrow.

28 Feb 2006

No Stress, Bono!

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There's been a great vibe amongst Argentinian fans ahead of the Buenos Airesshows tonight and tomorrow.

Original Download

Original Download

Original of the Species, video and single, available to download in the UK and the US.

27 Feb 2006

Original Download

Original of the Species, video and single, available to download in the UK and the US.

Day off Buenos Aires

Day off, Buenos Aires

Having got to bed about 4.30am, I woke at 10am feeling like I wasnt ready to get up so rolled over. The next time I stirred I was pleasantly surprised...

27 Feb 2006

Day off, Buenos Aires

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Having got to bed about 4.30am, I woke at 10am feeling like I wasnt ready to get up so rolled over. The next time I stirred I was pleasantly surprised...

U2

Presidents, Poets and Pop Stars

Two special awards ceremonies happened Sunday, ahead of the show in Santiago. Chilean President Ricardo Lagos told Bono he should...

27 Feb 2006

Presidents, Poets and Pop Stars

Two special awards ceremonies happened Sunday, ahead of the show in Santiago. Chilean President Ricardo Lagos told Bono he should...

U2

Pride in the name of Chile

Quite a day in Santiago and a special show to end it at the Estadio Nacional, complete with Edge ...

27 Feb 2006

Pride in the name of Chile

Quite a day in Santiago and a special show to end it at the Estadio Nacional, complete with Edge ...

Show Day Santiago

Show Day, Santiago

The alarm went off a little earlier than I would have liked and I got up to face my commute to work. Bit of an odd one today as my...

26 Feb 2006

Show Day, Santiago

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The alarm went off a little earlier than I would have liked and I got up to face my commute to work. Bit of an odd one today as my...

U2

Day Off, Buenos Aires

Managed a good nights sleep in my shiny new room (identical to my previous one but an exact mirror image which is most weird. I keep walking into walls when...

25 Feb 2006

Day Off, Buenos Aires

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Managed a good nights sleep in my shiny new room (identical to my previous one but an exact mirror image which is most weird. I keep walking into walls when...

U2

'Where Art and Ardency Meet...'

The band will be presented with Amnesty International's 'Ambassador of Conscience Award' by the Chilean President-Elect Michelle Bachelet ahead ...

25 Feb 2006

'Where Art and Ardency Meet...'

The band will be presented with Amnesty International's 'Ambassador of Conscience Award' by the Chilean President-Elect Michelle Bachelet ahead ...

Day Off Buenos Aires

Day Off, Buenos Aires

Curiously for a flash hotel, it turns out that theres a jet engine strapped to the roof immediately above my room. Or at least thats what it sounded like when...

24 Feb 2006

Day Off, Buenos Aires

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Curiously for a flash hotel, it turns out that theres a jet engine strapped to the roof immediately above my room. Or at least thats what it sounded like when...

Carnival!

Carnival!

Edge, Larry and Bono showed up for Carnival, celebrated by millions of Brazilians in Salvador yesterday.Edge was first on the ...

24 Feb 2006

Carnival!

Edge, Larry and Bono showed up for Carnival, celebrated by millions of Brazilians in Salvador yesterday.Edge was first on the ...

Sao Paulo - Buenos Aires

Sao Paulo - Buenos Aires

Woke up at 7pm feeling a little more human. Went out for a stroll, to take in the city, with a strange but welcome solitary feeling.

22 Feb 2006

Sao Paulo - Buenos Aires

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Woke up at 7pm feeling a little more human. Went out for a stroll, to take in the city, with a strange but welcome solitary feeling.

U2

All I Want is Sao Paulo

The band mixed it up again tonight, for the second show in Brazil, with The First Time and All I ...

22 Feb 2006

All I Want is Sao Paulo

The band mixed it up again tonight, for the second show in Brazil, with The First Time and All I ...

U2

Show Day, Sao Paulo

Bono announced in his best Portuguese that last night was a gig for the whole of Brazil, but tonights show was our private little party. It felt that way too....

21 Feb 2006

Show Day, Sao Paulo

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Bono announced in his best Portuguese that last night was a gig for the whole of Brazil, but tonights show was our private little party. It felt that way too....

U2

On Camera, On Stage, Sao Paulo

The camera's were here tonight and the show went out on TV across Brazil. Quite a show too! Here's what ...

21 Feb 2006

On Camera, On Stage, Sao Paulo

The camera's were here tonight and the show went out on TV across Brazil. Quite a show too! Here's what ...

Show Day Sao Paulo

Show Day, Sao Paulo

The bar of soap in my hotel rooms claims it will cleanse and tone my skin whilst helping to sustain amazonian plant life. No, really. It smells quite weird, actually.

20 Feb 2006

Show Day, Sao Paulo

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The bar of soap in my hotel rooms claims it will cleanse and tone my skin whilst helping to sustain amazonian plant life. No, really. It smells quite weird, actually.

U2

Mexican Press

'Azteca Stadium was shaken from the grass by the huge seduction and passionate Irish Band.'

20 Feb 2006

Mexican Press

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'Azteca Stadium was shaken from the grass by the huge seduction and passionate Irish Band.'

Load In Sao Paulo

Load In, Sao Paulo

Landed in Sao Paulo at about 5.30am local time so felt like dog food and probably looked worse. Despite the luxury of private aviation it took us a staggering two...

19 Feb 2006

Load In, Sao Paulo

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Landed in Sao Paulo at about 5.30am local time so felt like dog food and probably looked worse. Despite the luxury of private aviation it took us a staggering two...

Mexico City - Sao Paulo

Mexico City - Sao Paulo

Flying. Flying, flying, flying. Flying, flying. Funny how we clueless foreigners imagine that everything between Mexico and the south pole must be relatively close together.

18 Feb 2006

Mexico City - Sao Paulo

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Flying. Flying, flying, flying. Flying, flying. Funny how we clueless foreigners imagine that everything between Mexico and the south pole must be relatively close together.

U2

Mexico City of Blinding Lights

'From Guadalajara to Monterrey/Cabo San Lucas, Acapulco Bay/A new world is in motion/ From the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean...' ...

18 Feb 2006

Mexico City of Blinding Lights

'From Guadalajara to Monterrey/Cabo San Lucas, Acapulco Bay/A new world is in motion/ From the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean...' ...

Day Off Mexico City

Day Off, Mexico City

A day off, which was welcome after ten days of running from dawn till dusk. Slept in and took the day at a walking pace. Spent the morning catching up...

17 Feb 2006

Day Off, Mexico City

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A day off, which was welcome after ten days of running from dawn till dusk. Slept in and took the day at a walking pace. Spent the morning catching up...

U2

Mexico City 2

Here's what they played on show night 2 in Mexico. Show report on the way...City of Blinding LightsVertigoElevationUntil The End ...

17 Feb 2006

Mexico City 2

Here's what they played on show night 2 in Mexico. Show report on the way...City of Blinding LightsVertigoElevationUntil The End ...

Show Day Mexico City

Show Day, Mexico City

Today afforded the slightly more leisurely start which accompanies second show days. Once again we crawled to the venue in our white van in heavy traffic, through Mexico Citys hazy,...

16 Feb 2006

Show Day, Mexico City

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Today afforded the slightly more leisurely start which accompanies second show days. Once again we crawled to the venue in our white van in heavy traffic, through Mexico Citys hazy,...

U2

Original Night in Mexico City

A huge night in Mexico City at the wonderful Azteca Stadium, built in 1966 for the '68 Summer Olympics and ...

16 Feb 2006

Original Night in Mexico City

A huge night in Mexico City at the wonderful Azteca Stadium, built in 1966 for the '68 Summer Olympics and ...

U2

'See The World in Red and Green...

.... Mexico City right in front of you.' Opening night of two in Mexico City at the mighty Azteca Stadium ...

16 Feb 2006

'See The World in Red and Green...

.... Mexico City right in front of you.' Opening night of two in Mexico City at the mighty Azteca Stadium ...