Rob points us to this rumour at U2 Gigs. I quote:
North American tour rumour
And now it’s tour rumour time! Our friends at U2log.com posted some tasty morsels on their Twitter account. They report that the North American tour will be in arenas, which is in accordance with Wednesday’s rumour. The tour will comprise lengthy residencies in seven cities. They will set up camp in a city and play as many shows as they can sell in the same venue; these shows may not be consecutive to take into account Bono’s voice and venue scheduling factors (e.g. NBA and NHL).
Toronto was the only city mentioned specifically. U2log speculate that New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles can probably rest easy. Our speculation is that Boston would be another likely candidate because of U2’s rich history and strong connection to the city. So North American fans, if you live outside the seven selected markets, you may have to prepare to travel.
Of course, none of this is confirmed but U2log emphasise that their source is “very credible”.
We are about to reveal what we have learned about the upcoming U2 tour. Call it rumor for now, but know the source is very credible.
— U2log.com (@U2log) October 24, 2014
U2 are planning to begin the tour in North America in INDOOR ARENAS next spring.
— U2log.com (@U2log) October 24, 2014
U2 are planning RESIDENCY GIGS. They will set up camp in a city & play multiple shows in same venue. They'll play as many shows as they sell
— U2log.com (@U2log) October 24, 2014
A residency in a city could last for weeks. Shows wouldn't necessarily be days in a row because of venue scheduling & Bono's voice breaks.
— U2log.com (@U2log) October 24, 2014
U2 are looking to play 7 cities in North America. Toronto was the only city mentioned as being one. Not sure if it will be the opener.
— U2log.com (@U2log) October 24, 2014
Your guess as to which NA cities U2 will play is as good as anyone else's. New York, Los Angeles & Chicago can probably rest easy.
— U2log.com (@U2log) October 24, 2014
Sorry, no info on U2 tour outside North America.
— U2log.com (@U2log) October 24, 2014
We've been sitting on the tour info for a bit. We spilled it today because we heard Bono is now publicly saying it's the plan.
— U2log.com (@U2log) October 24, 2014
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