August 10, 200915 yr Author http://www.croatiantimes.com/news/Panorama...U2_wows_Zagreb_ U2 wows Zagreb By Marija Andric Irish band "U2" gave a spectacular two-hour concert yesterday (Sun) evening in front of around 63,000 fans at Maksimir stadium in Zagreb. Irish rock band "Snow Patrol" and British "The Hours" preceded U2 on the stage. Bono Vox and his band played in Croatia for the first time, which thrilled numerous fans. In one of his numerous emotional addresses to the audience Bono said: "Thank you for hosting us in this beautiful country. Thanks also to those of you who came from other parts of the region. This is a beautiful country, and you are a beautiful people." Remembering numerous war victims, Bono dedicated the song "One" to those whose warm hearts had been injured by cold ideals. As opposed to many stars who barely know in which country they are singing, the Irish band showed it was familiar with Croatian history. Bono quoted in English well-known verses of the poem "Dubravka" by Croatian poet Ivan Gundulic. Besides the great music, fans were thrilled by the 55-metre-high, spectacular rotating stage. As Bono said, the idea was not to impress anyone but to bring the band closer to the audience. Bono also remembered political prisoner Aung San Suu Kyi, a leader of the non-violent movement for human rights and democracy in Burma (Myanmar) and a Nobel laureate. He also took a chance and congratulated band guitar player the Edge on his birthday. Band members together with fans sang "Happy Birthday" to him. Security was provided by 1,000 police. U2 will give a second concert in Zagreb this evening (Mon). Some 60,000 more fans are expected to attend it. The weather service says rain may occur, but organizers have said the stage is completely equipped and even the worst weather will not result in cancellation or postponement of the concert.
August 10, 200915 yr Author Loads of photos, news etc here http://www.javno.com/en-bestseller/video--...n-zagreb_273937
August 11, 200915 yr SNOW PATROL Chasing Cars from Zagreb(2) EG7YxDwqXgI :wub: Brilliant :wub: Snow Patrol are sooooooooooo good I'm trying very hard not to look at any U2 vids until after Friday
August 12, 200915 yr :unsure: not sure where Nada is, perhaps she's not back yet but I spoke to Jasna today she's on facebook listening to Keane all day :wub:
August 12, 200915 yr Author Keane? Not Snow Patrol? Not U2? :o :o :o Did she actually go to the concert? :unsure:
August 12, 200915 yr hello girls, I have arrived B) just give me a couple of minutes to see the vids and I'll tell you what you want to know :lol:
August 12, 200915 yr hello girls, I have arrived B) just give me a couple of minutes to see the vids and I'll tell you what you want to know :lol: :lol: wow that was quick
August 12, 200915 yr Author At last. Glad you've been able to fit us in to your busy schedule :rolleyes: :lol:
August 12, 200915 yr At last. Glad you've been able to fit us in to your busy schedule :rolleyes: :lol: :P what busy schedule? :rofl: I wish I had one :rofl: I was watching the vids... I have to say the first one - Breathe- looks a lot like the August 10th performance.... I know, I know, it's the same song and they always perform certain songs in the same way but still... :P and I have to warn you, I went to the concert mostly because of Snow Patrol. I knew that could be the only chance for me to see them live because... Croatia is not on the "rock map" :rolleyes: Yes, I love U2, I'm just not the biggest fan. :P
August 12, 200915 yr By The Way :o I saw the new U2 stage and you didn't? 'Cause Mil, you're gonna see them on Friday, right? For the first time this year? and Jups? You seen them already or not? :unsure: edit: I've just seen the tour dates. B) I'm so cool B) Edited August 12, 200915 yr by Robbieca
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