U2

For the last couple months we've been hearing about U2 coming to OU's stadium in Norman.  We had briefly considered trying to get tickets, but the tickets were pricey, and getting a babysitter is always a challenge, especially on a Sunday night with a start time of 7pm. 

Well, on Friday, Ryan called home from work saying they had released free tickets at the base, and he got a pair.  We scrambled for a babysitter, and luckily a friend said she could keep the boys.

We had such a great time, and the concert was amazing.  The set up was stunning, and the music was great.  The stage covered the entire (every square foot) football field, and in the spirit of their 360 Degree tour the stage was 360 degrees, and they had this amazing 360 degree television screen that was able to move up and down and come apart into hundreds of smaller screens.  The canopy over the stage reached 150 feet into the air.  I can't imagine how they assembled it in the stadium, but I know they've been working on it for a week, and they will now replace the football field in time for the Kansas State game on Oct. 31st.

Here are a few pictures from our night out.

It ended up being a pretty chilly night.  In Oklahoma you have to look at the temperature and the winds.  The low fifties didn't sound too cold, but the gusting winds were pretty chilly.

We arrived a little early to beat the parking nightmare.

The Black Eyed Peas were the opener.  They were great too.

Intermission, getting ready for U2.

Bono

Not too shabby for free tickets.