Radgina 1 Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Ther is a U2 tribute group playing a gig the mora night at The Star, they go by the name of NEU2 and if any U2 fans get the chance to see them they are a cracking band.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Boyo 24 Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-mag 1 Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Ther is a U2 tribute group playing a gig the mora night at The Star, they go by the name of NEU2 and if any U2 fans get the chance to see them they are a cracking band.. 179593[/snapback] Dont mean to sound pedantic, but apart from signifying that theyre from Newcastle, the 'NEU2' tag doesnt actually have any word play significance does it? Which is usually the convention amongst tribute bands. Unless I'm missing something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 They're even better than the real thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Ther is a U2 tribute group playing a gig the mora night at The Star, they go by the name of NEU2 and if any U2 fans get the chance to see them they are a cracking band.. 179593[/snapback] Dont mean to sound pedantic, but apart from signifying that theyre from Newcastle, the 'NEU2' tag doesnt actually have any word play significance does it? Which is usually the convention amongst tribute bands. Unless I'm missing something. 179598[/snapback] Best tribute band name I've seen is Bon Geordie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44090 Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 179596[/snapback] EL-UH-VAY-SHUN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-mag 1 Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Ther is a U2 tribute group playing a gig the mora night at The Star, they go by the name of NEU2 and if any U2 fans get the chance to see them they are a cracking band.. 179593[/snapback] Dont mean to sound pedantic, but apart from signifying that theyre from Newcastle, the 'NEU2' tag doesnt actually have any word play significance does it? Which is usually the convention amongst tribute bands. Unless I'm missing something. 179598[/snapback] Best tribute band name I've seen is Bon Geordie. 179602[/snapback] Now thats a name! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Unless I'm missing something. 179598[/snapback] NEU = New Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44090 Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Ahhh, as in New2. Maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 I once saw a band who did a song called 'I fought the lard...and the lard won.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radgina 1 Posted August 17, 2006 Author Share Posted August 17, 2006 Ahhh, as in New2. Maybe. 179608[/snapback] exactly !!!!! Give the boy a Blue Peter badge an a Crackerjack pencil... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 I thought the 'NE' bit was to do with the Tyneside Postcode, like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44090 Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 NU2 would have been better like. NEU2 looks like a postcode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15342 Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 With a name like NEU2 I'll be disappointed if they don't deliver their set in a comedy cod-German accent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radgina 1 Posted August 17, 2006 Author Share Posted August 17, 2006 NU2 would have been better like. NEU2 looks like a postcode. 179613[/snapback] But thats the point !!! They are all from the North East ......oh I give up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 NU2 would have been better like. NEU2 looks like a postcode. 179613[/snapback] But thats the point !!! They are all from the North East ......oh I give up... 179616[/snapback] PU2 tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44090 Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 NU2 would have been better like. NEU2 looks like a postcode. 179613[/snapback] But thats the point !!! They are all from the North East ......oh I give up... 179616[/snapback] Look, if you know these blokes, have a word and tell them that a panel of their betters is advising them on a name change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radgina 1 Posted August 17, 2006 Author Share Posted August 17, 2006 NU2 would have been better like. NEU2 looks like a postcode. 179613[/snapback] But thats the point !!! They are all from the North East ......oh I give up... 179616[/snapback] Look, if you know these blokes, have a word and tell them that a panel of their betters is advising them on a name change. 179621[/snapback] can you point me in the direction of the panel of thier betters then purlease... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44090 Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 NU2 would have been better like. NEU2 looks like a postcode. 179613[/snapback] But thats the point !!! They are all from the North East ......oh I give up... 179616[/snapback] Look, if you know these blokes, have a word and tell them that a panel of their betters is advising them on a name change. 179621[/snapback] can you point me in the direction of the panel of thier betters then purlease... 179623[/snapback] You're addressing the chair, my dear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-mag 1 Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 ahhhh...'neu' is German for 'new' then? The penny drops-I get it! And they have some German connection I spose? Tenuous tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radgina 1 Posted August 17, 2006 Author Share Posted August 17, 2006 NU2 would have been better like. NEU2 looks like a postcode. 179613[/snapback] But thats the point !!! They are all from the North East ......oh I give up... 179616[/snapback] Look, if you know these blokes, have a word and tell them that a panel of their betters is advising them on a name change. 179621[/snapback] can you point me in the direction of the panel of thier betters then purlease... 179623[/snapback] You're addressing the chair, my dear. 179624[/snapback] oops I forgot I was adressing the patron saint of musicians....so what would Sir and his panel suggest and I will pass the message on the mora night... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 ahhhh...'neu' is German for 'new' then? The penny drops-I get it! And they have some German connection I spose? Tenuous tbh. 179626[/snapback] Achtung Baby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob toonpants 3902 Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Ther is a U2 tribute group playing a gig the mora night at The Star, they go by the name of NEU2 and if any U2 fans get the chance to see them they are a cracking band.. 179593[/snapback] Dont mean to sound pedantic, but apart from signifying that theyre from Newcastle, the 'NEU2' tag doesnt actually have any word play significance does it? Which is usually the convention amongst tribute bands. Unless I'm missing something. 179598[/snapback] Best tribute band name I've seen is Bon Geordie. 179602[/snapback] Not as good as By Jovi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44090 Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 NU2 would have been better like. NEU2 looks like a postcode. 179613[/snapback] But thats the point !!! They are all from the North East ......oh I give up... 179616[/snapback] Look, if you know these blokes, have a word and tell them that a panel of their betters is advising them on a name change. 179621[/snapback] can you point me in the direction of the panel of thier betters then purlease... 179623[/snapback] You're addressing the chair, my dear. 179624[/snapback] oops I forgot I was adressing the patron saint of musicians....so what would Sir and his panel suggest and I will pass the message on the mora night... 179628[/snapback] NU2. Make it so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-mag 1 Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 ahhhh...'neu' is German for 'new' then? The penny drops-I get it! And they have some German connection I spose? Tenuous tbh. 179626[/snapback] Achtung Baby 179629[/snapback] Achtung my arse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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