Adventures at Sundance-->U2 pictures + videos

[wolf_Q]

If you don't like U2, that is fine, just ignore this thread. I know there's a few of you that may enjoy it though.

So, as some of you already know, I'm a bit of an obsessed U2 fan. I have been for the past 14 years. I've seen them in concert several times, and I've been right up close at those concerts which was amazing. I've never been able to be at the right place at the right time to meet them before/after a concert though. I've known about the U2 3D movie for a while, but only recently found out that it was premiering at the Sundance film festival here in Utah.

The tickets were of course sold out, and the ones on ebay were going for hundreds. But they do have a waiting list so we decided to head up there (hour drive) on the slim chance that we could get in. We got up there around 3:30, there's so many people in the city right now that parking downtown is nearly impossible, so we ended up having to park at Deer Valley (ski resort) and take the shuttles down. This should normally take maybe 20 minutes...we didn't get down to the theather until 6:00.

This is at Deer Valley, we wandered around for a bit and watched all the skiers. I live so close to some of the best ski resorts and I've never been skiing.



In the shuttle bus...we were bored so we took some pics

The way the line was run was completely messed up. While we were waiting we were interviewed by some guy, I wish I knew what it was for...he looked familiar but I'm not sure who he was. They made those waiting for the U2 3D movie wait outside in the freezing cold while the others for the movie before stood inside the heated tent. Those who didn't get into that movie were put ahead of us to get into the U2 movie! We were originally maybe 30-40th in line and we ended up being 79 and 80. They gave us numbers and said we could leave and come back to line up before the movie.
So we wandered around taking pictures.

And climbed snow drifts.

[wolf_Q]

While wandering we came across some people getting into SUVs at the back of the theater. We came up right as Bruce Willis came out.

Then Robert De Niro

We heard people saying that most of the people arrive in the front so we headed out there. We had a prime spot along the rail as everyone arrived. I'm sure several of the people were celebrities, but I didn't recognize any of them. Well, except Al Gore walked right behind us lol.
Anyway, you all know who I was waiting for and sure enough they arrived!


Shortly after that photo was taken I was shaking his hand. Yes I'm a complete dork, I know, but that was very cool for me to have Bono standing right in front of me smiling and shaking my hand. I had something for a signature but I didn't even think to ask until after he had walked off...oh well, I will get a signature...hopefully all from all of them...one of these days.
The Edge!

Adam, he briefly shook my hand too, here he was grabbing a pen that was dropped to sign a flag. Larry didn't really stop he just went by.

After that we headed back to the line, with little hopes of getting in. They sold tickets to the first 25 then acted like that was all that they were going to let in. But our good luck continued and they ended up letting everyone in...and we got front row seats!
Inside the theater

[wolf_Q]

I'm ready for the 3rd dimension :P

U2 came in with Robert Redford, they weren't that far back, maybe 1/3 of the way on the bottom, but I didn't get any pics of them coming because of everyone standing up.
They introduced the film. Pics...(I'll post the videos at the end)


The film was amazing, the 3D was very well done. Even better because the band, directors, etc. were all watching the film in the theater with us.
They had some Q & A after





Sorry for the bad image quality, these were taken with my old A95. I really wish I would have brought some of my better cameras, I could have taken some great shots. But I didn't know if cameras were allowed and its not like I could have just ran it back to my car (this one is small enough to fit in my purse).
Then we wandered around Park City riding the shuttle buses until 2 am.

[wolf_Q]

Here are the videos
Introducing the film

Q & A (Warning...contains some bad language )

There's more photos and 2 more videos in this album
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ediafilter=all
*Edit* here's a pic my friend just sent of me shaking Bono's hand...just pretend you can see the rest of Bono lol

[Giselle]

That is SO cool!!! I'm very jealous!! Bono's quite an amazing person, IMO, and you're so lucky to have seen him in person (and shake his hand LOL)

[Rachel]

But our good luck continued and they ended up letting everyone in...and we got front row seats!
Inside the theater

How cool is that! Congratulations, Amy, on living your dreams.

[RobiLee]

All I can say is AWESOME!!!! What an absolute thrill that must have been for you. I can't believe you actually sat in the same theatre and watched the film with all of them.

I would have been thrilled to have spotted Bruce Willis and Robert DeNiro in the crowd. Loved those pics! Wish you would have been able to get a pic of Redford too.

I still can't believe you live around all those great ski resorts and haven't even been skiing. What's wrong with you girl?!

I'm so happy that you had such an exciting adventure.

[ramanth]

What an awesome experience Amy. Congrats!

[lizbud]

Wow, what a great time you guys must have had. Loved the pictures
you got. I can't believe you got a picture of Robert DeNiro, or someone
who looks a whole lot like him.

[CountryWolf07]

Amy, that is such an unbelievable experience! WOW! Bruce Willis and Robert DeNiro? That is so awesome, seriously!!!

So happy for you!

[jennielynn1970]

OMG!!! How freaking awesome!!! I would have been dying being that close to Bono, I can't even imagine shaking his hand! He and his band have just done so much, to help everyone, around the world. They are just amazing people.

SIGH... Robert DeNiro!! Seeing him would just put the icing on the cake for my visit!!


** You don't ski??? I didn't think you could live in Utah, with all that snow, and those mountains and ski resorts, and not ski! Granted, we have a bunch of ski resorts in PA and I don't ski either, but I'm not a big snow person. I love seeing it snow, but can do without the shoveling and dealing with it, lol.

[Vermontcat]

Amy! I'm so happy you finally got to meet them!
I remember the last two years they were at Sundance and you didn't get to see them.
I totally know what it's like to be face to face with Bono and not even think about getting an autograph. Hey at least you remembered to take pictures and you did get a handshake from Bono!
Typical Larry being so elusive and you just getting a photo of the back of his head. Actually I heard that he may not have been feeling too well and that he went home before the midnight showing.
You should check out the U2 sites for photos, maybe someone else will have a photo of you there with U2.
So did you like the movie? Was it just like being at one of their live concerts?
I bet it was extra special getting to see it with U2 right in the audience with you!
I am so happy for you getting to meet them, next time you will have to get their autographs, I still need 3 more to complete my collection.

Oh, and while you were out having fun with U2 yesterday, I was out skiing.

[anna_66]

Oh Amy I bet you were SO excited! I know how much you love U2 and Bono. It must have been living a dream for you
I'm happy for you girlfriend!!!!

[Karen]

I knew Vermontcat would find this! Great pictures, Amy, thanks for sharing!

[shais_mom]

oh Amy - I'm so happy for you!
that's so awesome!!!