The U2 Show - Achtung Baby
From Australia to Malaysia to Macao, The U2 Show- Achtung Baby are regarded as one of the best U2 tribute acts in the Southern Hemisphere. The four-piece band – who not only talk the talk and walk the walk, but also sing the songs – bring their high intensity celebration of Ireland’s greatest rock stars to all events, whether it be festivals, corporate functions, clubs etc.
The U2 Show – Achtung Baby is a two-hour riot of melody, rhythm, costumes and lights, as the band traverse the hit-studded history of Bono and the lads. The concert covers U2’s early work from their debut album Boy (1980), right through to songs from the most recent album, 2009’s No Line On The Horizon. The Sweetest Thing, Lemon, New Year’s Day, One – if U2 had a hit with it, The U2 Show – Achtung Baby will play it!
This is a full choreographed performance incorporating costume changes and visual effects as seen in actual U2 concerts!
The U2 Show Melbourne are led by a vocalist whose talent and charisma rivals Bono himself. Michael Cavallaro possesses an extraordinary voice and undeniable stage presence. Dressed in any of the several Bono-esque costumes he wears during the show, eyes masked by Emporio Armani sunglasses, and with a strut that bows to no man, he fully embodies the look, sound and spirit of the Irish rock icon. Michael is backed by the stunning talents of guitarist Peter Kalamaras (The Edge), bassist David Attard (Adam Clayton) and drummer Craig Jupp (Larry Mullen Jnr). Taken together, the look, sound and energy of The U2 Show – Achtung Baby creates the unmistakable magic of U2.
So far, U2 have released 12 studio albums and clocked up in excess of 150 million sales. Along the way they have won no fewer than 22 Grammy Awards – more than any other band in history. In 2005 they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Achtung Baby, the album, was released in 1991, and formed the basis for the band’s barn-storming Zooropa world tour. It also, in fullness of time, provided the inspiration for Michael Cavallaro and his fellow musicians to put together The U2 Show – Achtung Baby. The idea turned out to be a remarkably good one. As well as finding very enthusiastic crowds in big rooms across Australia, The U2 Show – Achtung Baby has also been booked to play major functions and festivals in places such as Macao and Singapore.