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U2 isn’t just a rock band from Ireland. The group has been a cultural force for over three decades now and inspires the kind of worship that borders on fanaticism. This year, we’ll get to see just how much people can geek about the band when the annual U2 Conference rolls into town on April 26-27. The conference, which will take place at the Marriott Key Center and at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, will feature a series of speakers who will talk about the band’s enduring influence and importance. “We are happy to welcome the U2 Conference to Cleveland and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum,” says Dr. Lauren Onkey, vice president of Education and Public Programs at the Rock Hall, in a press release issued by the Rock Hall. “Engaging scholars and fans alike dovetails with the museum’s mission of encouraging global celebration and study of rock and roll music. We’re especially excited to showcase the incredible resources at the Rock Hall’s new Library and Archives to conference attendees.” Registration opens tomorrow. Find more info at www.U2conference.com.

This article appears in Jan 30 – Feb 5, 2013.

Jeff has been covering the Cleveland music scene for more than 25 years now. On a regular basis, he tries to talk to whatever big acts are coming through town. And if you're in a local band that he needs to hear, email him at jniesel@clevescene.com.

8 replies on “U2 Conference Coming to Cleveland”

  1. ” will feature a series of speakers who will talk about the band’s enduring influence and importance”…

    Jesus…Narcissistic much?? I used to like U2 back in the day but they’re so corporate I eschew the U2 hype now…
    When was the last time they even played CleOh??

  3. File under reasons that people are visiting your city from all over North America. Good thing I have some nice friends there or your posts wouldn’t be very welcoming.

  4. @Lori…It’s not because of U2 I can assure you…The real draws are the Cleveland Orchestra/Severance Hall, MOCA, Cleveland Museum of Art. The Natural History Museum, The Rock Hall and the billion or so sumptuous places to eat…
    Then the summer time things REALLY Take off!
    U2’s egofest isn’t even a blip on the radar…
    But you are welcome to Cle with open arms btw!

  5. U2 rocked Cleveland during their Vertigo tour 2006 And your city is an awesome place they embrace!! You should be so lucky their Grace is upon you and you have the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame to bring this ambitious conference to your town!!! Thank goodness I know Cleveland to be a great place , disregard the rudeness of ignorant posts! Rock on Cleveland!

  7. i tend to get a cramp in my gut when i have to hear bono speak about tough times and plight,just play music .

  8. Yeah, count me as one of the people that really doesn’t care about this. But hey, glad they’re coming to C-Town instead of skipping over us!

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