Muse/U2
I have this strange costly habit ; whichever band I see live I just have to buy a shirt. It ends up being a costly affair (just like the concerts themselves) but it has become an expensive tradition from the start. So I have my little collection of memoirs from some of the best shows I'll ever see - especially because a few of these bands may not be touring in the years to come, some of them are just getting old, physically - and I'm only going to be in New York for so long. I think one of the reasons I go for them is they're a direct support to the band (monetarily).
If you ever get the chance to see either of these bands live - GO. Both were fantastic live and U2 put on the most phenomenal show I've seen. The scale of their production is unprecedented. Their stage, the lighting, the 360 degree screen, I mean, no other band has created a concert experience quite like it, and U2 has managed it and turned it into something out of this world. There is nothing that can substitute actually being there and taking it in so its useless to go on about it. If you ever can, go for it, even if you aren't a U2 fan (I wasn't till last night)
Edit : I forgot to mention. I was originally row 40 behind the band. Was a good seat, but not the best by far. Luckily this couple got separated so I traded with one of them for a row 3 seat in front of the band towards the sides. Far far far better than my original seat because I could see the whole stadium (no Mezzanine hanging over my head since row 40 is all the way to the back).
Here are some photos from last night's show (U2 and Muse, Giants Stadium, East Rutherford at the Meadowlands, September 23rd 2009)
