PRESS RELEASE – The postponement of U2’s scheduled visit to the Twin Cities left more than 50,000 ticket holders disappointed, confused and in a state of Vertigo. The St. Paul Saints want to ensure that the original concert date, June 27, is still a Beautiful Day, announcing a promotion to honor the Irish band during the club’s home game that day.
When the Saints take on Wichita at 1:05 p.m. at Midway Stadium, the first 360 ticket holders from the U2 360º Tour may present their tickets at the Saints box office to receive a replica Edge skull cap with a Saints logo.
“The concert world works in Mysterious Ways,” said Saints Executive Vice President and General Manager, Derek Sharrer. “Sometimes, it’s Magnificent. Other times it can be Bad, So Cruel and feel Out of Control. Right now, U2 fans feel Stuck in a Moment You Can’t Get Out of. We have the Desire to make the June 27 experience Even Better Than the Real Thing.”Concert promoters have informed ticket holders to hang onto their tickets until the show is rescheduled, likely for 2011. The Saints are offering fans the opportunity to bring their U2 tickets to the ballpark on June 27 for storage in an Anchor Bank safe deposit box.
At the Moment of Surrender of the tickets, the Saints will provide fans with a written “I O U2” to be used to reclaim their tickets before the rescheduled show. This ensures that the tickets aren’t Gone when the concert rolls around.
“We wouldn’t want an Unknown Caller getting their hands on seats to the show,” said Sharrer. “You could have one ticket or you could have 40. The tickets will Stay (Faraway, So Close) with Anchor Bank and will be safe Until the End of the World.”
Mayfield Chiropractic presents all Saints Sunday home games, a fact that will not be lost on U2 fans. Bono’s emergency back surgery forced the postponement of the concert. The first 360 U2 fans that are new patients to Mayfield Chiropractic will receive a free exam and free x-rays ($200 value).
Bono replica sunglasses and signature skull caps worn by U2 guitarist The Edge will be worn by Saints players and coaches as they prepare for the game. In-stadium music will feature many hits from the band’s storied career. Saints Promotions Director Jack Weatherman continues to search for a U2 cover band to play following the game.
“I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For,” said Weatherman.
Not only will U2 fans be able to enjoy the music and U2-themed promotions, but also beer and wine that they wouldn’t be able to enjoy at the regularly scheduled show. For those who were looking forward to the no alcohol policy at TCF Bank Stadium, 1919 Root Beer will provide free samples as fans enter the ballpark.
The Sunday pre-game Reading Tree program, in which a Saints player and local author read to children on the field, will be renamed the Joshua Tree on June 27 and will feature Saints outfielder Joshua Alley.
After the game, kids will be invited onto the field to run the bases and get autographs from the entire team as part of Mayfield Chiropractic Sunday Bloody Sunday, (normally Family Sunday).
“It’s so much more than an afternoon spent Staring at the Sun,” said Sharrer. “Whether visiting the ballpark For the First Time or if you’ve made more than One trip to Midway, you’re invited. We’re going to have fun With or Without You, preferably with.”
Tickets for the June 27 game are available starting at just $5 for adults (approximately $95 less than a general admission ticket for the concert) and $4 for children. Tickets may be purchased in-person at the Saints Box Office, by phone at 651-644-6659 or online at saintsbaseball.com.
“It’s time to stop being depressed about the show’s postponement and Walk On,” said Sharrer. “All I Want is You to Get on Your Boots and join us on June 27,” said Sharrer. “Show some Pride (In the Name of Love).”
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