Thursday, March 12, 2009

More Irish Than Boston

Take that, New York City. You think you're so Irish-American, with your St. Patrick's Day parade. You've lost out to the city that dyes its river green. That, Big Apple, is Irish.

U2 has released their new album, and of course there's a tour to promote the thing.

And where are they starting out? In Chicago.

The first concert of the No Line On The Horizon tour will take place on September 12 at Soldier Field, an open-air stadium that's home to the Chicago Bears football team.

After the Chicago performance, they'll hit the road and see the rest of the country. Tickets will range from $30 for seats in the upper reaches that are closer to outer space than earth, up to $250 for a spot near the stage. It's supposed to be a concert in the round, and if you're down on the field, you'd better pray it isn't raining.

Soldier Field has no dome, and it's right on the shores of Lake Michigan. Dress appropriately.

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