springsteen dublin june 2008

Can hear Born to Run from the comfort of my couch right now:)...Praying for Jungleland on sunday..anyone know if he plays it often???

Ruby Soho

AAaarghh! I'm so jealous! I'd nearly go into town just so I can stand near the RDS and listen in! Have to make to with the MP3 and You-Tube til then! Have to say, I've been to a LOT of gigs in my life but I don't think I've ever been sooo exited about one before! Man is an absolute legend! :cool:

Playing Dancing in the dark right now...can't wait for sunday:D

Chinafoot

Deleted User wrote: »

Can hear Born to Run from the comfort of my couch right now:)...Praying for Jungleland on sunday..anyone know if he plays it often???

Well he played it tonight so I don't know really. There's been a few old gems rolled out over the past two nights by the sounds of it. Really hope he does play it tomorrow!

I can hear American Land now! I can hear him shouting "Dublin, Dublin!" Brilliant!!

daisy123

Yay!! He played the song I wanted!!!! AND Dancing in the Dark!!!! And made some poor little girl cry!!! She didn't know her Courtney Cox moment had come!!!!

Here is the set list

Night
Radio Nowhere
No Surrender
Lonesome Day
The Promised Land
Magic
Trapped
Murder Incorporated
Darlington County
Prove It All Night
She's The One
Livin' In The Future
Mary's Place
Girls In Their Summer Clothes
Devil's Arcade
The Rising
Last To Die
Long Walk Home
Badlands

Jungleland
Born To Run
Glory Days
Dancing In The Dark
American Land

Mr. Presentable

Unbelievably, this show was way better than Thursday. More energy, more bang, more rockers. I am stunned - this even tops the 1988 show at the RDS.

daisy123

To anyone wondering about the pit, I was in at about half five, but a couple of mates of mine still got in near to seven! There's enough room to sit down and stuff early on, and it is SOOOOOOOOO worth it to get up front!!!

Chinafoot

nipplenuts wrote: »

Unbelievably, this show was way better than Thursday. More energy, more bang, more rockers. I am stunned - this even tops the 1988 show at the RDS.

That certainly bodes well for Sunday!

DaveH

Brillant Gig, energy was amazing. Way better then Thursday night.

Encore was unreal!!! The pure energy in it.

Only bad moment was when U2 were spotted...I'm a very big U2 fan, but the amount of people who just turned and started pointing during Darlington County(one of my fav's) was ridicilous. I'll always think of that moment during the middle of Darlington county now!

Nunu

Bruce and The E-Street band are just incredible!

We had tickets for Thursday and we're also going Sunday.
2 of my brothers and my sister went to Thursdays gig, right up front. My brothers a huge fan and was going nuts when it kicked off. After the opening song 'Promised Land' Bruce handed him his harmonica:eek:

So, tonight myself and the same brother are sitting in the kitchen at 7.30 after work and at a loose end because we both had plans that were cancelled. We live in Dundrum so decide, **** it lets jump on the bikes and boot down to RDS and try get a couple of tickets. Flew down in 15 mins and no sooner had we locked the bikes right outside I got myself a standing ticket for €50. 2 mins later and we got a 2nd ticket for €50 also:D
In we go and worm our way towards pit entrance and lo and behold I know one of the chaps stewarding who ushers us in without a fuss:pac:

The band come on stage 15 mins later and what a stunning concert it was...a perfect night really

Roll on Sunday.....BRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCE!!!

redtom

Some pics from friday night...









Great, great show

DaveyGem

A sheite!!

I wanted Murder Inc and Glory Days!!!

goldenbrown

thursday was so damn good - good weather on Friday went again, friday was probably one of the best rock events ever heard on this island, what a man, what a band, heart and soul - no one or band to touch these guys,

goldenbrown

Ruby Soho wrote: »

God I can't bloody wait til Sunday. If he doesn't play 'Born to Run' I'll cry.
He will though, won't he? Its been on all the other set lists.... Have to say, I'm
a Bruce virgin, never seen him live before, sounds like I won't be disappointed judging by what everyone else has been saying, am I right?

born to run was the peak friday night, no thunder road..sadly, ah 1981...tempus fugit

goldenbrown

thurs he did a reworking of the river that was stunning, ended in an long animal howl of pain, but thursday night was a bit like that, he didnt risk that friday and stayed away from the river, and also as the jet lag had cleared he stayed away from melancholy observations about '8 years of bad magic' on Capital hill, I reckon the rds is a perfect size for the e street band....:rolleyes:

DaveyGem

goldenbrown wrote: »

born to run was the peak friday night, no thunder road..sadly, ah 1981...tempus fugit

Shag it im going on Sunday, the way i see it they aren't going to be around forever.... Now for the tickets??? I cants check adverts.ie in work are there any on there???

Toast

Adverts.ie hasnt listed tickets in a long while. We've had a good few tickets going on toutless.com (for face value of course.)

DaveyGem

Toast wrote: »

Adverts.ie hasnt listed tickets in a long while. We've had a good few tickets going on toutless.com (for face value of course.)

Pm sent

Mr. Presentable

http://www.backstreets.com/setlists.html

stooge

What a gig last night!

My 4th time seeing bruce and definitely the best. The energy that man has is amazing!

Clarence getting on a bit but still able to blast out some great sax solos. Nils giving it socks for a solo at the end of Prove It All Night. Steve was his usual great self.

Got in just before 7 and managed to sneak into the front bit near the stage. Couldve got closer to the madness at the front but was still in the thick of it.

BEST.... ENCORE....EVER

BRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCE

Hrududu

If he doesn't play 'Born to Run' I'll cry.

Heh, I haven't been to the gigs, but I live in Ranelagh and have heard both of them from my apartment pretty clearly. He's played it both nights. The sound and the crowd both sounded amazing from my place so I'd say being there was amazing.

goldenbrown

regarding tickets, plenty thur and fri at face and less - sun can only be same or better, :cool:

Drag00n79

DaveyGem wrote: »

I wanted Murder Inc and Glory Days!!!

I went last night (Friday). What a show! Probably the best performer I've seen live. The only drawback was he didn't do Thunder Road which is just about my favourite Boss track. I think I'll head up again tomorrow night.

T-Maxx

Going to see Bruce tomorrow night.:D:D:D

Is the absence of Dan Frederici (RIP) noticeable?

'Ol Jack Chance

god what an experience. i went thursday. I've a feeling its always gonna be the one of the greatest gigs, nay greatest events ill live through. wouldve liked to been there to hear murder inc and atlantic city on friday but cant have it all! he just proves that he aint called the boss for nuthin:D

Drag00n79

'Ol wrote:

...wouldve liked to been there to hear murder inc and atlantic city on friday

He didn't do Atlantic City on Friday.

The Machine

An absolutely amazing gig! They put so much energy into each song! The band are just so tight together, big set list, no stage gimmicks just pure rock and roll! A lot of new bands could learn a lot from Brucie and co!

Only regret was that we were in the grandstand, for anyone going on Sunday night defo recommend to get on the pitch and get up close!

raemie21

Hey, small chance but does anyone have a standing ticket for Sunday?

Chinafoot

raemie21 wrote: »

Hey, small chance but does anyone have a standing ticket for Sunday?

You'll get one if you head to the RDS on the day. Also, I wouldn't worry about making sure it's for the pitch. We had seats for Thursday and just had to go in a certain gate but after that we went to the pitch with no hassle whatsoever. You may have some difficulty getting into the pit, that's all.

ankles

What time has Bruce been stopping at? I have a long trip to drop a babysitter home after the gig.

Mr. Presentable

10:40 -ish

ballybay_eh

Got my tickets about a week ago. Saw in the Bargain Alerts section that more tickets had gone on sale.

Wasn't a big fan before hand. Had heard that Bruce puts on a good show...

Wow! Amazing. Great show! Bruce, what a showman! Clarence is a legend too. Some amazing sax work. Fantastically tight band. The tightest band I'd seen before this were James Brown's Soul Generals. The E Street Band blew them out of the water. Stunning. The energy throughout was amazing. I was still buzzing this morning.

He has a fan for life in me now. Can't wait to see him again. If I didn't have exams to study for I'd probably head again on Sunday.

goldenbrown

for both nights at cracker site www.badlands.com
not a spoiler,
allows new fans chase down a song the liked hearing,
increase the peace;)

calam

call 0857282545

eth0_

Hope tonights gig is over soon...can hear it clearly even though i'm wearing earplugs as i'm trying to work on a college project proposal! :-(

who_ru

eth0_ wrote: »

Hope tonights gig is over soon...can hear it clearly even though i'm wearing earplugs as i'm trying to work on a college project proposal! :-(

LMAO earplugs you should be enjoying it ffs

Prenderb

It sounds crazy not to enjoy Springsteen, but when it's forced on you it becomes just like the neighbour's barbecue going on into the wee hours when you want to sleep!

It's a pity you can't enjoy it, and a shame that your work's affected - only another 40 mins or so....if Thursday's (excellent!) gig was anything to go by.

eth0_

who_ru wrote: »

LMAO earplugs you should be enjoying it ffs

I enjoyed it the first night I heard it, on Thursday. Now it's pretty irritating

Drag00n79

I never made it up this evening but I hear the show went on past eleven?:eek:

stooge

was there on friday and went down for a walk tonight to stand outside. two crazy cats were coming out and gave us their tickets. Got in and managed to get right up beside the stage!

The encore was fantastic again. Normally finishes with American Land but went on to play 2 more tunes and finished around 22:55.

As always, an action packed performance. Superb!

hotredhead

Absolutely fantastic concert!! I was there thusday night as well and gave fridays tickets to my daughter!!
I heard all my favourites over the two nights. Rosalita !Ties that bind,Thunder road,Born to run,He even played Ramrod,the list goes on.
Concert went on till 11 and he played two extra songs after American land.I thought thursday was great but tonight was even better!!
Roll on Barceona...:):)

hotredhead

Oh I forgot ...Atlantic City

Huggles

hotredhead wrote: »

Oh I forgot ...Atlantic City

A brilliant version too....

I saw Bruce 9 years ago...then tonight, amazing gig.

My Highlights were, The Rising, Racing in The Streets, Badlands, Atlantic City, Tenth Avenue Freeze Out, and on and on and on....

Brooooooooooce

Mr. Presentable

Monster show tonight with some great songs. My faves? Sandy, Spirit in the night, Rosalita.


1.Bobby Jean (No surrender)
2.Radio Nowhere
3.Ties That Bind
4.Spirit In The Night
5.Gypsy Biker
6.Atlantic City
7.Reason To Believe
8.4th Of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)
9.Growin' Up
10.Because The Night
11.She's The One
12.Living in the Future
13. Mary's Place
14. Promised Land
15. Racing in the Streets
16. The Rising
17. Last to Die
18.Long Walk Home
19. Badlands
Encores:
20.Tenth Avenue Freeze Out
21. Born to Run
22. Rosalita
23. Dancing In The Dark
24. American Land
25. Ramrod
26. Glory Days

Huggles

He came on with no surrender didn't he or did I imagine that?

raemie21

Got to hear all my favourites over Thursday and tonight - encore tonight was super and he was messing with the crowd more I thought. Atlantic City, The Rising and Dancing in the Dark were my top three.
What a legend!!

hotredhead

I loved Spirit in the night,never thought I'd hear him play it live!!!
Have to say he played a lot more of the classics than I'd ever have thought.
Hope he goes on for a few more years and comes back soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOVE YOU BROOOOOOOOOOOOOOCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok,Ok, I've calmed down now.:):D:):D:):D:):D:):D:):D:):D:)

TelePaul

Crackin' gig! Spirit rocked!

dixiefly

Agree with all of the above......amazing stuff. Was certainly worth getting there early to get into the pit.

Too many highlights to point out any one. Energy levels are limitless.

Hopefully, hopefully this is not the last time he plays here with the E-Street band.

HorseRadish

Thursday was class,off to see him at the Emirates on Friday