26 hours to go: When U2 comes to town
With anticipation building, ticket prices lowering, and four days of pre-production underway, the night before the Charlottesville’s biggest rock show is far from a night off for U2’s crew.
Headed by longtime production manager Jake Berry, the day before a show is the true marathon. Despite four days already notched prepping Scott Stadium’s field, it will take twelve hours to get the stage– nicknamed “The Claw” by the crew and “The Spider” by the Hook– assembled. 150 feet tall, including the center pylon, with a circular video screen hanging just below (more)