U2byUV U2 Tribute Show

I don’t ever go out at night anymore. I was throwing away a newspaper and a picture caught my eye. It looked exactly like U2. I read the info and it said it was a U2 tribute band playing at Freebirds. I texted my family to see if anyone wanted to check it out. My sister Shar and Brett jumped on it! We were all freaked out that the show didn’t start until 9. Dan and I almost bailed we were so very tired from our hectic life with 5 kids! My mom was like, “You should go, Honey! You will have a great time!”


We picked up the Godards and headed to Freebirds. When we were walking up to the door, we were stoked by the U2 music blaring out the door. My sis and I started dancing outside! We walked in and it was incredible. This band has mastered every U2 song they did, to perfection. “Bono” had every nuance and crazy singing down to the last note! I have heard cover bands before and they bug me when they deviate from the original! This band had done their homework, and put some serious time in preparation! It was the most authentic performance and completely shocked me! I know Bono would even be impressed! We danced and fist pumped until we were sweaty!



I thought Shar may get in a fight when a girl got in front of her and cramped her dancing space. Shar has weapons of mass destruction in her elbows! They are dangerous and she was getting ready to use them! As the night went on, the whole crowd danced and became more engaged. Honestly, it was impossible to just be an observer! Brett and Dan were even dancing and grooving! The band gave it their all and acted like they were having fun as well!


When I was getting dressed, I asked Dan if we would be old people at the concert and he said no we might be the young ones! He reminded me when we saw U2 a couple years ago in concert, how old the crowd was! I am pretty sure it was the same crowd that has followed them for the last twenty something years! It felt weird being out and about until late in the night, but it was such a total blast and I am so grateful I didn’t miss it!


For the night, I forgot about the cares of my life, my messy house, and my overwhelming to do list! I got to be 17 again when I followed U2 from show to show, even stalking them to Dublin, Ireland! I want to thank U2 by UV for coming to Freebirds and giving me the best night I have had in a long time! Sometimes all you need is to go out and dance your heart out to some U2!


- 8/12/12 Review from Freebird Live in Jacksonville, FL http://wog-blog.blogspot.com/2012/08/u2-by-u