Billed as the second best U2 show in the world, 2U brought their talents to Uncasville for the second time in eighteen months. Randall, Homework and I were their to witness Fake Bono, Fake Edge and the fake two other guys. We saw the show on St. Patrick's Day 2011 as well. Both shows were sparsely attending, catching us off guard once, but not twice.
Tonight the show started poorly as the boys from Fake Dublin were on stage for seemingly an eternity before starting as there was some type of equipment glitch, but once the show started, it took off like a...Fake U2 show.
Let's face it, the music makes the show, play it well and all is good. It took awhile for the band to get going. Beginning with "I Will Follow", Fake Bono launched into several high-leg kicks that were more reminiscent of Ralph Macchio than Bono, which set the giggles in motion. Song three, "Beautiful Day", got the crowd going. One dude in particular, Little Viz, air-drummed his way through the whole night.
However, I never really bought into this show. It was just a band covering U2. Music was okay, but the actions and banter were pedestrian. Some quality performances, but just missing key elements. Strong numbers included "Bad", "In God's Country", "Vertigo" and "Mysterious Ways", during which a drunk bar fly passed out, grabbing me on the way down only to find my saving catch absent. Falling to the ground, hitting her head on a stool, while maintaining her drink and lit Virginia Slim was spectacular. She did in fact move in a mysterious way.
Other than that, its just an okay show. If you like U2, why not. If you do not then, stay home. I should note that this same band also travels as Almost Journey, with Fake Steve and Fake Neil. After two 2U shows, I still haven't found what I'm looking for.
Vick
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