My Experience Visiting the Las Vegas Sphere
Over the weekend, Pattyann and I had the chance to visit one of the most talked about music venues in the world. If you haven’t heard about it yet, you must be living under a rock, and if you’re in the general vicinity of it, you definitely can’t miss it. Of course, I am talking about the Las Vegas Sphere.
Not only did we get to see the Las Vegas Sphere in person, but we also got to see one of my all-time favorite bands play in concert there as well — U2. Needless to say, we had a weekend in Las Vegas that was so neat.
The thing that makes the Las Vegas Sphere so special is that everyone walking into the new venue is basically doing so for the first time, so everyone is feeling the same level of excitement.
Plus, on top of that, you are seeing one of the biggest bands in the world in U2.
For the show itself, we started in the 300 section, which isn’t a bad section for the 20,000-plus capacity Las Vegas Sphere, but we also bounced around a bit to the 200 section, the 100 section, and even the floor.
The stuff they can do with the visuals inside the Las Vegas Sphere is unlike anything the world has seen before. It is a game-changing venue and has reset the expectations for concert visuals.
Although there were some sound issues, which is to be expected considering the venue is still brand new, the place still blew us away. It is spectacular.
As for U2, the band took the stage at 8:45 p.m. and played until 11:10 p.m., and it was a set list of 23 songs, including the entirety of Achtung Baby LP. Of course, that album has hits like One, Mysterious Ways, Love Is Blindless, and Acrobat — which, if I’m being honest, I could have done without.
Ed Sheeran was also in the crowd taking in the show at the Las Vegas Spehere, and Bono interpolated a bit of his song “Shape of You” at the end of their song, Desire.
Oh, and I can’t forget Pauli Lovejoy’s DJ set opening up for U2. He performed inside and neon car with no roof that moved around the entire Sphere floor.
Overall, it was a great show at a great venue, and I’ll share more of my thoughts on the Las Vegas Sphere tomorrow!
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My 25-Mile Bike Ride With Casey Boy Preparing For Ben To The Shore
Casey Boy, Pattyann, and Myself
Here’s a selfie Casey Boy took on our ride. It is of Casey, Pattyann, and myself. What a great crew.
Selfie on the Bridge
I took this during our ride. I’m not sure how I kept my balance! Just ahead of my leading the way are Casey and Pattyann.
Casey and Pattyann on the Bridge
Like I mentioned in the photo above, there they are leading the way. It’s a tight bridge like many down the shore. Luckily, we all managed to make it across.
Welcome to Town Bank
The first sign you see in Town Bank. Apparently, it is the birthplace of the South Jersey. I wonder what it was like in 1635?
Willow Creek Winery
Outside the beautiful Willow Creek Winery. What a cool sign. We definitely needed to check this place out on the ride.
The Whole Winery From the Outside
The land the winery was on was beautiful. Look at those flowers! The property was huge.
Inside the Winery
You know we had to make our way into the winery! Riding on the bricks was not as hard as you would think. It was even cooler on the inside.
The Crew in the Winery
You know I had to grab a group picture inside the winery! I am actually wearing a jersey from a previous Ben To The Shore ride! I wonder what this year’s will look like?
The Group
Just a group of people that love a good bike ride. I know we all can’t wait for Sunday’s ride. Hopefully, the weather is as nice as it was on this day!
The Map of Our Ride
The map of our 25-mile ride. We covered so much ground. It is nuts looking at it in map form!
Casey Boy, Pattyann, and Myself
Here’s a selfie Casey Boy took on our ride. It is of Casey, Pattyann, and myself. What a great crew.
Selfie on the Bridge
I took this during our ride. I’m not sure how I kept my balance! Just ahead of my leading the way are Casey and Pattyann.
Casey and Pattyann on the Bridge
Like I mentioned in the photo above, there they are leading the way. It’s a tight bridge like many down the shore. Luckily, we all managed to make it across.
Welcome to Town Bank
The first sign you see in Town Bank. Apparently, it is the birthplace of the South Jersey. I wonder what it was like in 1635?
Willow Creek Winery
Outside the beautiful Willow Creek Winery. What a cool sign. We definitely needed to check this place out on the ride.
The Whole Winery From the Outside
The land the winery was on was beautiful. Look at those flowers! The property was huge.
Inside the Winery
You know we had to make our way into the winery! Riding on the bricks was not as hard as you would think. It was even cooler on the inside.
The Crew in the Winery
You know I had to grab a group picture inside the winery! I am actually wearing a jersey from a previous Ben To The Shore ride! I wonder what this year’s will look like?
The Group
Just a group of people that love a good bike ride. I know we all can’t wait for Sunday’s ride. Hopefully, the weather is as nice as it was on this day!
The Map of Our Ride
The map of our 25-mile ride. We covered so much ground. It is nuts looking at it in map form!
