THEY WILL FOLLOW
There's no greater digit in
U2 numerology than "One," so for their first-anniversary show tonight (Thursday) at
Fadó, Austin tribute band
Mysterious Ways needed an appropriately grand gesture. Inspired by the "Where the Streets Have No Name" video, they decided upon a short rooftop set (7pm) but weren't quite sure on Monday how to get their gear up there. "They're supplying a bunch of guys to help us bring it up with a ladder," laughs lead singer
Patrick Fleming. Mysterious Ways began when Fadó manager
Robin Moran suggested the idea to Fleming, who was already playing the Warehouse District pub as a solo act. Quickly graduating to weekends, where they alternate Friday and Saturday nights, the group guitarist
Buffalo Speedway, bassist
John Kelley, drummer
Damon Alexander has now worked up more than 50 U2 songs. "They're not as straightforward a band as I thought they'd be," admits Fleming. "Sometimes their structure is skewed. You really have to pay attention." MW also play Fadó's new stage 10pm tonight and Friday.