Setlist: Another Day, Out of Control. (incomplete setlist) Remarks: U2 perform with the Virgin Prunes and Berlin on the third night of the Sense of Ireland Festival. Island Records sends scouts out for one last look at U2 before the paperwork is signed (on March 24) on U2’s record deal.
Read MoreMarch 2, 1980 – Tullamore, Ireland – Garden Of Eden Club
Setlist: Silver Lining, Speed of Light, The Magic Carpet, Stories for Boys, Trevor, Another Time Another Place, Another Day, The Dream Is Over, Pete the Chop, Cartoon World, Jack In The Box, Shadows and Tall Trees, A Day Without Me, Twilight, Boy-Girl, Out of Control. Remarks: U2 play in support of the Tony Stevens Showband.
Read MoreFebruary 26, 1980 – Dublin, Ireland – National Stadium
Setlist: Silver Lining, The Speed Of Life, Life On A Distant Planet, Stories For Boys, Trevor, Another Time Another Place, Another Day, Pete The Chop, The Dream Is Over, Cartoon World, Jack in The Box, Shadows And Tall Trees, A Day Without Me, Twilight, Boy-Girl, Out Of Control. Remarks: N/After the 58 minute concert, U2 […]
Read MoreFebruary 4, 1980 – Cork, Ireland – Country Club
Setlist: Cartoon World, Boy-Girl, Out Of Control, Trevor, Twilight, Another Day, The Dream Is Over, Shadows And Tall Trees. (incomplete setlist)
Read MoreFebruary 1980 – Tullamore, Ireland – Bridge House
Setlist: Silver Lining, The Speed Of Life, The Magic Carpet, Stories For Boys, Trevor, Another Time Another Place, The Dream Is Over, Pete The Chop, Cartoon World, Jack in The Box, Shadows And Tall Trees, A Day Without Me, Twilight, Boy-Girl. Remarks: This concert took place on an unknown date.
Read MoreFebruary 1980 – Galway, Ireland – Seapoint Ballroom
Setlist: N/A Remarks: U2 reportedly play this show as part of the Irish Tour. The exact date is unknown.
Read MoreFebruary 1980 – Belfast, Northern Ireland – Queen’s University
Setlist: Boy-Girl, Out Of Control. (setlist incomplete) Remarks: N/Annie Rosenberry of Island Records is in attendance, scouting U2 as the label continues to get closer to offering U2 a record deal. The actual date of this concert is unknown.
Read MoreDecember 14, 1979 – Camden, England – Dingwalls
Opening Act(s): Straight 8 Setlist: N/A
Read MoreDecember 12, 1979 – Camden, England – Brunel University
Setlist: cancelled Remarks: U2 was misnamed “U2s” in promotional material for the show. According to a member of The Photos, who were scheduled as the main act, this concert was cancelled at the last minute. U2 did not support The Photos until July 13, 1980 at The Marquee in London.
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