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Bono’s (Not So) Silent Night In Dublin

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Jimmy

Bono and friends Glen Hansard, Mundy, Declan O’Rourke and Liam O’Maonlai went busking on Grafton Street earlier today on behalf of two homeless charities: Simon Community and the Peter McVerry Trust. Because of the large crowd and safety concerns, eve… Continue reading »

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Bono on Stage in Dublin with Imelda May

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Jimmy

Bono made a surprise appearance last night to sing a couple songs with Irish singer Imelda May during her concert at the O2 (formerly Point Depot) in Dublin. They sang U2′s “Desire” and then did a cover of “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home),” the Darl… Continue reading »

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Column: off the record . . . vol. 11-472

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Jimmy

Earlier this year, Paul McGuinness revealed the news that remastered versions of Achtung Baby and Zooropa were on the way for this fall. Zooropa is one of my favorite U2 albums, and this remastered version is something I anxiously await. More than an… Continue reading »

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