U2 Support Band

jamieh

Hi all,

Does anyone know who the supporting band\bands are for the U2 gigs?

Rabies

u2.com was the sensible place to check first.

June 24th Dublin - Croke Park, Sold Out
Support Act: Paddy Casey, Snow Patrol

June 25th Dublin - Croke Park, Sold Out
Support Act: Radiator


Third date support acts not up yet.

taken from here

Basq

Yeah.. asked this in another thread.

Saw this on the U2 site alright but thought there might be some rumours / speculation on a support act.

Don't have a clue who Radiator is, to be honest! Would like to see Snow Patrol but that's about it!

Gone West

My parents saw u2 in the states a few weeks ago, and the killers supported. They would be som much better than crappy radiator.

whiskeyman

I'm going to the 1st night in Manchester : Snow Patrol and I think the Thrills have just been added.
Killers, Ash, Feeder, Franz Ferdinand, Keane, Kings of Leon, Kaiser Chiefs, Razorlight, Athlete, Interpol and Paddy Casey all have support slots in various stages.
My favourite would be the gigs in Milan where Ash & Feeder play support - both brilliant live rock bands to get the crowd going.

moonboy

basquille wrote:

Yeah.. asked this in another thread.

Saw this on the U2 site alright but thought there might be some rumours / speculation on a support act.

Don't have a clue who Radiator is, to be honest! Would like to see Snow Patrol but that's about it!

its actually the radiators plan 9..
theyre a punk band from the 70's..
ask your parents..
they were once dubbed "irelands first punk band"
their albums ghosttown&tv tube heart have just been reissued..
theyre actually really good..
shallnt dissappoint..
last time i checked,their website is www.theradiators.tv
but no mp3s for ye..

Evil Sausage

Ash are supporting on the 3rd date.

http://www.hotpress.com/music/news/2797727.html

Basq

I'm happy enough with that... actually quite like Ash!

You think there'll be another support act considering the 24th has 2 (Paddy Casey, Snow Patrol)?

Johnny Jukebox

FuzzyLogic wrote:

My parents saw u2 in the states a few weeks ago, and the killers supported. They would be som much better than crappy radiator.

Sigh. Its the Radiators.

And they'll be the best band you'll see that night.

TOPDAWG

Evil Sausage wrote:

Ash are supporting on the 3rd date.

http://www.hotpress.com/music/news/2797727.html

*sigh* il be in the beer tent if ya need me...........

moonboy

Johnny Jukebox wrote:

Sigh. Its the Radiators.

And they'll be the best band you'll see that night.

ill second that..!!
some people jonnie eh..??
maybe we should start start calling the rads the best/up&coming "new" band in dublin..
go to oxegen of you want to see the killers.

Andrew 83

Delighted Ash are doing the support - they're one of my favourite bands

lad12

I heard that the radiators played at oxegen last year and they are rubbish. After paying 80 yoyo for a ticket, you'd think there would be a decent support band, not some has-been band playing at such a big gig.They must be getting them on the cheap!Probably compensating for the GAA robbing so much money off U2.I doubt many people will be turning up early for the Radiators anyway.

Johnny Jukebox

Yeah, well I saw them and thought they were brillant. But its all a matter of taste at the end of the day. The second Radiators album (Ghostown) is critically acclaimed as being one of the best contemporary Irish albums of all time, but hey what do critics know. Google it and see for yourself. But to be honest, the Radiators are best appreciated if you were 14 in 1977 and grew up with them.

As for the price, if you're prepared to pay 80 yoyo to see the musical equivalent of Microsoft faxing in the same old bollocks, you're lost in the supermarket.

MrJoeSoap

Not a hope of U2 giving a decent up-and-coming Irish band a chance then no? F**king typical.

moonboy

MrJoeSoap wrote:

Not a hope of U2 giving a decent up-and-coming Irish band a chance then no? F**king typical.

who' a decent up and coming band then eh?
the radiators have been around for years.
but this is a fresh start.
give them a chance like.
theres no pleasing some people

MrJoeSoap

moonboy wrote:

who' a decent up and coming band then eh?
the radiators have been around for years.
but this is a fresh start.
give them a chance like.
theres no pleasing some people

http://www.gigsmartireland.com/band.htm
http://www.berkeley.tv
http://www.gigsmartireland.com/band.htm
even Turn ffs.

And no, I am never pleased.

Blisterman

The radiators are the least punk punk band. I saw them at oxegen looking forawrd to some old fashioned punkage. They're very tame rock tbh.

M D hero

lad12 wrote:

I heard that the radiators played at oxegen last year and they are rubbish. After paying 80 yoyo for a ticket, you'd think there would be a decent support band, not some has-been band playing at such a big gig.They must be getting them on the cheap!Probably compensating for the GAA robbing so much money off U2.I doubt many people will be turning up early for the Radiators anyway.

we never do anthing on the cheap!

M D hero

Blisterman wrote:

The radiators are the least punk punk band. I saw them at oxegen looking forawrd to some old fashioned punkage. They're very tame rock tbh.

The radiators are(and always were) the least punk punk band, thankfully.
We did do 'old fashoned' punkage, in 1977, where it belongs.
Songs about political corruption, Clerical abuse, pavement hostesses and looting in the town...tame...i dont think so, sonny
But hey..feel free to make your point of view...we can handle it

Johnny Jukebox

Ah, another soul from the Ghostown wandering cyberspace. The lack of respect on this forum is shocking right enough. I've done my best to point them in the right direction but hey. Looking forward to the lost third album and see you in Whelans for *the* gig of June.

And Blisterman, they were punks long enough to record the definitive 45'. Check it out. Dude.

lad12

Check it out. Dude.

Who uses the word "Dude" anymore? :rolleyes:

Ugly Dead Boy

Actually I use the word dude on a regualr basis!!! And if it wasn't for The Radiators Bono probably wouldn't be involved in music, bastards they have alot to answer for on that level. The Radiators are a serious touch of class, listen to GhostTown and then try knock them!!!! U2 are just a U2 cover band at this stage, and not even the best U2 cover band, they're stale dude, let it go!!!

lad12

U2 are just a U2 cover band at this stage, and not even the best U2 cover band

What are you on about??? :rolleyes:

Ugly Dead Boy

They've been playin the same **** for years!!!!

lad12

Well the setlist doesn't seem to agree with that statement..

'City Of Blinding Lights'
'Vertigo'
‘Cry/Electric co’
‘An Cat Dubh’
‘Into The Heart’
‘Beautiful Day’
‘New Year's Day’
‘Miracle Drug’
‘Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own’
‘Love And Peace or Else’
‘Bullet The Blue Sky’
‘Running To Stand Still’
‘Zoo Station’
‘The Fly’
‘Elevation’
‘Pride (In The Name Of Love)’
‘Where The Streets Have No Name’
‘One’
‘All Because Of You’
‘Yahweh’
‘40’



Dont see how they can be a cover band when they only play there own stuff..

Ugly Dead Boy

New names same old ****, same riffs, same wanky lyrics!!! Even Larry Mullen came out and said U2 have just been their own cover band for the past 15 years!!!! And as for the Larry Mullen standard drum beat!!! If any new band released Vertigo they be laughed out of existance, they're trading on a name at this stage!!! Too many sheep following them!!! There's nothing new or interesting about U2 and hasn't been for a very long time!!!!

lad12

Ohh and the radiators are some amazing band, they will get laughed off stage.Hopefully someone decent act will be added to the line up to get the crowd going before U2 come on.
Anyone who is going to friday nights gig is getting much better lineup then sat, even monday is better with ASH playing.

Ugly Dead Boy

You're obviously one the sheep!!! The Radiators are a class band and maybe people might laugh but then ignorance is bliss!!!

Johnny Jukebox

lad12 wrote:

Who uses the word "Dude" anymore? :rolleyes:

I was being ironic. You're not American by any chance ?

Anyway, much as I'm tempted, I won't get into a slanging match on the relative demerits of U2 Inc.

...

except to say the poor Radiators have'nt an arse in their trousers whereas U2 Inc. can't think up ways to spend it quick enough. You can write as many critically acclaimed albums as you want but they won't pay the rent and you'll only end up with the life long devotion of an odd bunch of people. I have'nt seen Mr. McGuinness accrue any credit in this thread - he's the man in this whole sorry saga don't you think. He had to overcome innumerable obstacles and turn it around into a global brand. He should get an honourary MBA. Anyway, it does'nt matter much now. The U2 brand will guarantee a multi-million euro cashflow of the rest of their careers, regardless of what they do or don't record. Just like the Rolling Stones.

M D hero

while its good fun to post a point of view, let's calm down.
U2 have worked very hard to get where they are today...and they have written some wonderful songs consistently over the years.
They have invited us (The Radiators) to open for them on the 25th...who would turn down an invite like that...i can see where a lot of posts are coming from..."why should a bunch of has beens, who will be laughed off the stage be on it in the first place" (to paraphrase)...well, why dont you ask U2 why they want us.
love and peace to all...ps we have to stand up for ourselves
anyhooo...look out for a new single/ep next month

Frank Cronin

The Ghostown album alone entitles The Radiators to support anyone on this planet! They paved the way for many an Irish rock 'n roll band and proved a great anti-dote to The Boomtown Rats which in ways deserves a place in The Rock ' Roll Hall Of Fame! They have earned this support slot and U2 obviously think so. I hope they reach a new audience and go down well on the day.

To quote themselves:

Radiators Plan 9 - Back Into The Firing Line!

digitalninja

M D hero wrote:

while its good fun to post a point of view, let's calm down.
U2 have worked very hard to get where they are today...and they have written some wonderful songs consistently over the years.
They have invited us (The Radiators) to open for them on the 25th...who would turn down an invite like that...i can see where a lot of posts are coming from..."why should a bunch of has beens, who will be laughed off the stage be on it in the first place" (to paraphrase)...well, why dont you ask U2 why they want us.
love and peace to all...ps we have to stand up for ourselves
anyhooo...look out for a new single/ep next month

I'll buy yer single/ep if you get me a backstage pass mate;))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

sikes

FuzzyLogic wrote:

My parents saw u2 in the states a few weeks ago, and the killers supported. They would be som much better than crappy radiator.

The Killers haven't supported U2 before.Kings of Leon have supported every gig so far.

M D hero

digitalninja wrote:

I'll buy yer single/ep if you get me a backstage pass mate;))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Nice try...you might have to buy a FEW copies!

digitalninja

M D hero wrote:

Nice try...you might have to buy a FEW copies!

nah but seriously.
I wish the KoL were supporting on the monday. Those guys ****ing rock.