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Va Beach VH Fan
01-05-2012, 10:15 PM
Welcome to the Official 6/5 San Jose Meetup/Review thread. This thread is to discuss anything leading up to the show, as well as all reviews.

Let's hear it !

SunisinuS
01-13-2012, 03:22 PM
Hmmmmm....

CreatureFrmTheC
01-26-2012, 02:33 AM
Frt baby!! Worth every penny!!!!

Romeo Delight
05-25-2012, 03:05 AM
Giddeup?

Romeo Delight
05-31-2012, 02:12 AM
almost...

bantonelli
06-05-2012, 04:49 PM
Show VH your best crowd hospitality, South Bay.

mug
06-05-2012, 05:32 PM
lets go lets go!!!!!!!

Light Em' Up!
06-05-2012, 08:11 PM
Hey everyone...looking forward to another fun gig night!

EdVanZep
06-05-2012, 10:13 PM
I would assume Romeo Delight will played tonight

TwoFoolsAMinute
06-05-2012, 10:20 PM
This gig going down yet?

Light Em' Up!
06-05-2012, 10:21 PM
I would assume Romeo Delight will played tonight

Are you flipping me shit??? LOL Yes, it should be RD tonight....

Light Em' Up!
06-05-2012, 10:22 PM
This gig going down yet?

Not a peep at twitter about anything yet...I think we are still an hour and a half out...

TwoFoolsAMinute
06-05-2012, 10:22 PM
I think they'll open with Unchained and follow up with RWTD...They're full of surprises.

Light Em' Up!
06-05-2012, 10:23 PM
Man, I feel the sarcasm here tonight :-)

TwoFoolsAMinute
06-05-2012, 10:25 PM
At least they won't be playing that dumb cover of Oh Pretty Woman.

Light Em' Up!
06-05-2012, 10:25 PM
I think they'll open with Unchained and follow up with RWTD...They're full of surprises.

Then STW and FB...then Tattoo, EBWS, and SGMAD.... LOL!

TwoFoolsAMinute
06-05-2012, 10:46 PM
Jungle Boogie♪ ♫

SNIPER
06-05-2012, 11:11 PM
I am home now!!! Just in time!!!

Light Em' Up!
06-05-2012, 11:11 PM
Not a damn thing on twitter folks...

SNIPER
06-05-2012, 11:14 PM
Man, I feel the sarcasm here tonight :-)

Like this??:biggrin:

TwoFoolsAMinute
06-05-2012, 11:14 PM
Damn twits.

Light Em' Up!
06-05-2012, 11:27 PM
Okay, am I screwed up on the time or something??? There is NOTHING on Twitter AT ALL!!!

SNIPER
06-05-2012, 11:32 PM
Okay, am I screwed up on the time or something??? There is NOTHING on Twitter AT ALL!!!

Apparently NOBODY knows the way to San Jose!

TwoFoolsAMinute
06-05-2012, 11:33 PM
Maybe no one in San Jose is tech savvy.


that was a joke.

TwoFoolsAMinute
06-05-2012, 11:34 PM
Apparently NOBODY knows the way to San Jose!

LOL Know way Jose.

SNIPER
06-05-2012, 11:35 PM
:lmao:

Light Em' Up!
06-05-2012, 11:36 PM
Well, I guess no one gets to see my millions of ramblings tonight about a set list that we can all predict by now....I know you are all heart broken...LOL!

TwoFoolsAMinute
06-05-2012, 11:37 PM
Devastated.

SNIPER
06-05-2012, 11:38 PM
Maybe its San Jose HI... :gossip:

Light Em' Up!
06-05-2012, 11:38 PM
Devastated.

I'm glad to see you are in better spirits tonight TFAM :-)

SNIPER
06-05-2012, 11:39 PM
Go ahead and list the first 5 songs... With RD.. And we will be up to date.

SNIPER
06-05-2012, 11:41 PM
OH SHIT!! It is 8:40 there!!! DUH!!! :duh:

TwoFoolsAMinute
06-05-2012, 11:41 PM
I'm glad to see you are in better spirits tonight TFAM :-)

I had a better job hunting day today. Got a couple of new leads.

SNIPER
06-05-2012, 11:42 PM
I keep forgetting the world does not revolve around my time zone.

Light Em' Up!
06-05-2012, 11:42 PM
Go ahead and list the first 5 songs... With RD.. And we will be up to date.

Scroll back on the thread love....we already did that!

Light Em' Up!
06-05-2012, 11:45 PM
I had a better job hunting day today. Got a couple of new leads.

That's awesome! I hope it works out for you....this whole job thing sucks ass right now for a lot of people....

SNIPER
06-05-2012, 11:45 PM
I had a better job hunting day today. Got a couple of new leads.

Good luck bro!! Funny thing a few years ago I put an add out that I would pay someone 2 grand to hire me or get me a job. That didn't even work. Tuff times!

Light Em' Up!
06-05-2012, 11:46 PM
I keep forgetting the world does not revolve around my time zone.

Just you time zone, or you in general??? :lolsign:

Light Em' Up!
06-05-2012, 11:47 PM
Me too!!!
Stacie Tamaki @TheFlirtyGirl

Waiting for #VanHalen pic.twitter.com/cZyLKMjv

SNIPER
06-05-2012, 11:48 PM
Just you time zone, or you in general??? :lolsign:

Yours too I guess. :horn:

SNIPER
06-05-2012, 11:50 PM
I didn't get it.

SNIPER
06-06-2012, 12:00 AM
Its been 42 posts since I quit drinking.. :blah:

Light Em' Up!
06-06-2012, 12:02 AM
Its been 42 posts since I quit drinking.. :blah:

In a row or since Hanuka?

Light Em' Up!
06-06-2012, 12:03 AM
Photos are starting to get posted...looks packed like a can of tuna in there! YAY!!!

SNIPER
06-06-2012, 12:06 AM
In a row or since Hanuka?

Shalom

Light Em' Up!
06-06-2012, 12:07 AM
Well, they are on....let's see boys and girls if we can list the first part of the set list???

Light Em' Up!
06-06-2012, 12:08 AM
Kramer Guitar Forum @kramerforum

At the #vanhalen concert!! pic.twitter.com/7FHvm21n

Light Em' Up!
06-06-2012, 12:10 AM
Drum roll please.....

\m/ @SteveWhoVain

#vanhalen open with unchained and rwtd #solid

Light Em' Up!
06-06-2012, 12:11 AM
????? Any ideas on this

Mr. Keepaway @MrKeepaway

Every container @eddievanhalen is drinking from onstage tonight has its label covered with black electrical tape... Hmm... #VanHalen

Light Em' Up!
06-06-2012, 12:13 AM
Another ? What does this mean?? Is someone constipated??

Uncle Hullka @UncleHullka

#vanhalen prune juice now trending instagr.am/p/LhL60zA2Dh/

Light Em' Up!
06-06-2012, 12:25 AM
From the links, this is what was sound checked tonight....Fuck, how can you list LUTS the wrong way???

Unchained...RWTD...Tattoo....RomeoDelight....She's The Woman....Lighting up the Sky.

Light Em' Up!
06-06-2012, 12:28 AM
Taylor Rulon-Miller @TayTayRuness

Rocking my f*ucking face off to some #VanHalen #concert #RockAndRoll pic.twitter.com/APco1upD

Light Em' Up!
06-06-2012, 12:39 AM
Sounds like Dave's kickin it up!

Brandon C Meixel @meixellent

I've lost count on roundhouse kicks tonight. #vanhalen

Light Em' Up!
06-06-2012, 12:47 AM
WTF??? What is going on with people?
Owen Nolan @OwenNolan11

Steady flow of people leaving the arena. Even the die hards in there 80's outfits are leaving

Light Em' Up!
06-06-2012, 01:08 AM
Sorry all, but I am getting nothing off of twitter in regards to songs being played...guess it must be drum solo time....

Traci Thylin Bocci @traci_rocks

Uh-oh. Whatever Dave took during the drum solo appears to be kicking in. #vanhalen

Angel
06-06-2012, 01:34 AM
Wow...wonder wtf is going on there!?!?

Light Em' Up!
06-06-2012, 01:36 AM
Wow...wonder wtf is going on there!?!?

I know you follow twitter Angel...some of the things people are saying are not very nice....I guess everyone is entitled to their opinions.

Angel
06-06-2012, 01:52 AM
Yeah, just went and checked. Ouch, that's a Sammy crowd! I don't know if Dave's having more voice issues, or if there's just more assholes in the crowd...

Light Em' Up!
06-06-2012, 01:54 AM
Yeah, just went and checked. Ouch, that's a Sammy crowd! I don't know if Dave's having more voice issues, or if there's just more assholes in the crowd...

Gosh, I don't know, but obviously a few haters in San Jose....DAMN!

Angel
06-06-2012, 01:57 AM
Do we have anyone inside that may be reporting in after jump?

Angel
06-06-2012, 01:59 AM
I've come to the conclusion that it's a kickass show and everyone but the haters are having too much fun to tweet.

Light Em' Up!
06-06-2012, 02:01 AM
Angel, I don't know if anyone is inside. I would imagine the Army has someone at the show, but who knows if they are reporting...and I think you are right about only the haters having time to post.

SNIPER
06-06-2012, 02:01 AM
Haters are everywhere. You can look at any given band concert tweets and see the same posts. Fuck em!

Angel
06-06-2012, 02:34 AM
Better tweets are coming now, although one asshole tweeted fuck you Wolfgang. Of course I tweeted back that he wouldn't have seen Eddie tonight if it wasn't for Wolf.

I don't understand why Spam fans go... I boycotted the fucking band the entire time that idiot was with them. Why do they spend $ on something they don't like?? Never mind, just remembered - they have the same intelligence level as their hero.

Damn I'm glad I'm a DLR fan...means I'm really smart. :D

jpage78
06-06-2012, 02:41 AM
Over at the Links they are reporting that Bottoms Up was played. Lets hope that's true.

Nitro Express
06-06-2012, 03:08 AM
Haters are everywhere. You can look at any given band concert tweets and see the same posts. Fuck em!

It's the typical internet shit. You can randomly pick any YouTube and read the comments on the video and it always degrades into fight. What I found interesting was after that whole Jesse James scandal broke out, Jesse said he was the most hated man in the US. The guy interviewing him asked if he got any threats and Jesse said not to his face. He goes, people say all sorts of shit on the internet but come on, come say it to my face. He said nobody ever came up to him and slagged him in his face like they did on the internet.

The only sites that don't devolve into a slag fest are the ones that are dealing with a specific subject matter and people are going there to share ideas and to learn. I have a couple classic cars that I sometimes have to fix something on and I go to the websites regarding these type of cars and everyone is really good about helping each other out. I never see anyone abusing anyone else on those type of sites and frankly I'm amazed at how much effort people put in to help others and what's available for free.

Sites dealing with entertainment seem to have the worst offenders.

There seems to be totally obsessed fans who have an unhealthy level of obsession to where it's a mental illness. I mean Stephen King wrote Misery based on that phenomenon. A lot of fucked in the head people hang around entertainment chat rooms.

VAN HLN CA
06-06-2012, 03:15 AM
For such a sleepy show thread it sure is an Errector!

If Bottoms Up was played and again gets shot out Sat., that and Light Up the Sky at SoundCheck will easily make it OK for me to feel the ADKOT massage was Nothing but a Happy Ending!

Please some confirmation before sleep...

sadaist
06-06-2012, 03:18 AM
????? Any ideas on this

Mr. Keepaway @MrKeepaway

Every container @eddievanhalen is drinking from onstage tonight has its label covered with black electrical tape... Hmm... #VanHalen

Like drinking a Coke at Pepsi center? They cover up labels due to some contractual agreement. Happens a lot with more than just drinks. If a company is putting huge money into a facility they wanna make sure no one else gets any publicity. Eddie drinking from a labeled drink on stage is pretty big endorsement. All the youtube views, photo views, etc. We are talking potentially millions of eyes seeing that brand name.

Nitro Express
06-06-2012, 03:24 AM
Like drinking a Coke at Pepsi center? They cover up labels due to some contractual agreement. Happens a lot with more than just drinks. If a company is putting huge money into a facility they wanna make sure no one else gets any publicity. Eddie drinking from a labeled drink on stage is pretty big endorsement. All the youtube views, photo views, etc. We are talking potentially millions of eyes seeing that brand name.

That corporate turf war can get beyond stupid. My brother in -law got laid off and so he drove a Frito-Lay truck and stocked store shelves until he found a better job. In his employment contract it was stated that he could be fired for using any Coca-Cola products. I mean that's pretty stupid and unrealistic.

VAN HLN CA
06-06-2012, 03:32 AM
This place and each prior format has been the only board I've ever signed up for for what is it now 15 years.

After reading links show thread, not only does it clarify the obvious it's harder to understand how the peeps even log in.
Black/white, good/bad, up/down and pussy cock. Least here the cock typically enters the pussy....
Swear, you want to get fired up, read a few threads and when you really want a place as CVH possible, there is only one place to discuss our supposive appreciation, love and support for =VH=

Boggles how so many just bitch, we're lucky we've come this far!!!
Just 5 years ago not only were we floating in someday purgatory, we were about out of hope, today we're two tours in and the official VH site does not even acknowledge anything but six pack and ADKOT. This may be winding down, enjoy All while we can.......yes a broken record-can't compute.........

Nitro Express
06-06-2012, 04:14 AM
It seems like people have been tough on Dave this tour. I mean I didn't like the head set and he ditched it. People get on him about his dancing and stuff or his singing could be better. Considering what a party animal that guy was and the cocaine I'm amazed he's in as good of shape as he is. People say Dave is weird. Well duh, what was your first clue? Dave always sailed in on all his Hollywierd glory. I mean what do people want? Dave to get back into a spandex suit and war paint and hump Eddies leg during the solo?

VAN HLN CA
06-06-2012, 04:27 AM
It seems like people have been tough on Dave this tour. I mean I didn't like the head set and he ditched it. People get on him about his dancing and stuff or his singing could be better. Considering what a party animal that guy was and the cocaine I'm amazed he's in as good of shape as he is. People say Dave is weird. Well duh, what was your first clue? Dave always sailed in on all his Hollywierd glory. I mean what do people want? Dave to get back into a spandex suit and war paint and hump Eddies leg during the solo?

It would be pretty funny if just one song he shut them up wearing Diver Down Chaps or '80 Invasion wrist to ankle bright yellow tiger spandex where he also bleached his hair white for the shows here which created a WTF look to all Ina cool way only He could pull off. Guess won't get Bottoms Up confirmation till am, it's 1:30 here so be sweet dreams anyway.

Momshell
06-06-2012, 05:32 AM
Good morning everyone - here's some vids with breakfast! :)

Romeo and Tattoo (Dave's hysterical in Romeo!)

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Momshell
06-06-2012, 05:33 AM
Unchained (with guys coming onstage)

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Momshell
06-06-2012, 05:35 AM
Cradle

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Momshell
06-06-2012, 05:36 AM
HAIL

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Momshell
06-06-2012, 05:37 AM
Eddie solo

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Momshell
06-06-2012, 05:38 AM
Jump

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Carmine
06-06-2012, 06:45 AM
And there you have it...the set list from last night...please note the song in RED...

Unchained
Runnin' With the Devil
She's the Woman
Romeo Delight
Tattoo
Everybody Wants Some!!
Somebody Get Me a Doctor
China Town
Hear About It Later
Oh, Pretty Woman
Alex Drum Solo
You Really Got Me
Bottoms Up!
(First performance since 1983)
Dance the Night Away
I'll Wait
And the Cradle Will Rock…
Hot for Teacher
Women In Love
Beautiful Girls
Ice Cream Man
Panama
Edward Guitar Solo
Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love
Jump

fwacf
06-06-2012, 07:13 AM
Searching for BOTTOMS UP from lastnights show........wow!

EdVanZep
06-06-2012, 07:40 AM
Bottoms Up!, Can't wait to grab a boot from this gig

perrin29
06-06-2012, 07:58 AM
Bottom's Up!!?? Bad ass!! And Dave sounded great on Romeo. Hope the break isn't too long as I will miss searching for the post show vids.

Momshell
06-06-2012, 08:35 AM
Bottoms Up! Fuck yeah!!! Still no YouTubes. I'll keep checking!

SNIPER
06-06-2012, 09:31 AM
Bottoms Up?!?! Never saw that one coming!! Nice!

Deklon2
06-06-2012, 12:16 PM
For your viewing pleasure...Bottom's Up!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZ7gNBsvV9o&feature=youtu.be

jhale667
06-06-2012, 12:25 PM
For your viewing pleasure...Bottom's Up!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZ7gNBsvV9o&feature=youtu.be

Embed that sucker!

Fairwrning
06-06-2012, 12:26 PM
Awesome..fuckin awesome..You gotta love the sense of getting thrown a random curveball..great pic found at vhnd also..
http://www.vhnd.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Van-Halen-Oracle-4.jpeg

vandeleur
06-06-2012, 12:27 PM
Fucking love it

vandeleur
06-06-2012, 12:28 PM
Awesome..fuckin awesome..You gotta love the sense of getting thrown a random curveball..great pic found at vhnd also..
http://www.vhnd.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Van-Halen-Oracle-4.jpeg

That is a great pic ... Made me grin just seeing it

Fairwrning
06-06-2012, 12:31 PM
That is a great pic ... Made me grin just seeing it

You cant fake that shit...

vandeleur
06-06-2012, 12:32 PM
You cant fake that shit...

Your not wrong bro

mug
06-06-2012, 12:34 PM
WOW! That looked like a killer show. Bottoms fucking UP!

VAN HLN CA
06-06-2012, 12:36 PM
rack em !!!

VAN HLN CA
06-06-2012, 12:38 PM
Shit, now Sinners Swing in ChinaTown spot and it's perfect!

chi-town324
06-06-2012, 12:40 PM
made my day !!! bottoms up people!!

chi-town324
06-06-2012, 12:41 PM
"dirty movies" and we hit the mother load

moose
06-06-2012, 12:46 PM
BOTTOMS UP!!!!

Mother fuckin lucky fuckin bastards!!!!!
What the fuck
INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!

VAN HLN CA
06-06-2012, 12:51 PM
For the first time in both Tours 101% DDLR!

fourthcoming
06-06-2012, 12:55 PM
Bottoms Up Bitches........awesome. Ed is absolutely killing it.

ELVIS
06-06-2012, 01:00 PM
Too bad Dave's voice is gone...

fourthcoming
06-06-2012, 01:03 PM
I love Dave....but he obviously is having issues with the voice. Don't know if surgery is needed or what but at this point it's the elephant in the room. If people aren't recognizing that then their in denial. No doubt in my opinion the best front man all time....but father time may be catching up. May need those vocal chords fixed up a bit.

Momshell
06-06-2012, 01:24 PM
here's another one.....

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Momshell
06-06-2012, 01:37 PM
HFT

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VAN HLN CA
06-06-2012, 01:41 PM
here's another one.....

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What the hell, 3rd times a charm Say! This one has clear ass video just bad sound....
Now I know why couldn't sleep last night.
Now if the band loosens up moves away from set spots we really got d'Van Mayhem BACK!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lhg13_0Mqs&feature=youtube_gdata_player

VAN HLN CA
06-06-2012, 01:50 PM
Watching these videos feels like Dave woke up yesterday and said people don't won't to hear me sing they want me to be DLR! Sounds as spontaneous and belligerent as the old days, That is what makes the show fun. If I want to hear precision singing there are endless bands and plays for that, Dave being in your face MotherFucker is looking like he may bring out the #7 Sat night. Really if the band moved from script spots some and Dave keeps this shit up were in for another level, dare I say Ed and Wolf run the stage wild at cost of missing a note or will that cause another uprising.

ZahZoo
06-06-2012, 01:56 PM
I love Dave....but he obviously is having issues with the voice. Don't know if surgery is needed or what but at this point it's the elephant in the room. If people aren't recognizing that then their in denial. No doubt in my opinion the best front man all time....but father time may be catching up. May need those vocal chords fixed up a bit.

Something seems a miss for sure... but what I find more concerning is A/C off and performing under all those lights in leather pants and jacket. It's June for fucks sake... although SJ had a high of 67 yesterday it's still summer time on the calendar. Clearly Dave was sweating his ass off in the Bottoms Up videos. It just doesn't add up...

DLR Bridge
06-06-2012, 02:02 PM
Watching these videos feels like Dave woke up yesterday and said people don't won't to hear me sing they want me to be DLR! Sounds as spontaneous and belligerent as the old days, That is what makes the show fun. If I want to hear precision singing there are endless bands and plays for that, Dave being in your face MotherFucker is looking like he may bring out the #7 Sat night. Really if the band moved from script spots some and Dave keeps this shit up were in for another level, dare I say Ed and Wolf run the stage wild at cost of missing a note or will that cause another uprising.

I think at this stage of the game, it's safe to say the majority of folks in here would like the middle ground between spontaneous & belligerent and sounding closer to the records. He walked that line perfectly in '07/'08. He's been a little hit and miss this time out due to both father time and some odd arrangement choices. Still the best, though.

VAN HLN CA
06-06-2012, 02:10 PM
I hear you. For me I really rather have a rocky road with all the speed bumps and that kinda feeling can only be captured with the risk seen last night. Some said Dave's been singing too high, well he went Low last night and just him and band having that much fun is when the good times roll on to the audience. If overall good time comes at the cost of perfect performance I'm buying when it comes to VH.

jhale667
06-06-2012, 02:27 PM
Awesome..fuckin awesome..You gotta love the sense of getting thrown a random curveball..great pic found at vhnd also..
http://www.vhnd.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Van-Halen-Oracle-4.jpeg

Best caption seen on Twitter for this pic yet...."Wait, wait...that's not the best part, Ed. They're calling themselves 'Chickenfoot'!" :lmao:




:guitar:

bantonelli
06-06-2012, 03:09 PM
Well maybe this is why they want to take a break?! Dave is singing his arse off every other night? So be it. If there is a problem, perhaps the break will provide him some downtime he needs.

As far as an audience, This is EXACTLY why I didn't want to go to see VH in SAN JOSE - they love Hagar down there. If they truly walked out, they are a disappointment bunch that does not have the class that SF/Oakland has anyway. Not surprised.

The rock stations in San Jose (the old KSJO) play alot of Van Hagar. But look, San Jose is NO San Francisco - that's like comparing Apples to Kumquats - in San Jose they Can't Drive 55, whereas in SF, they are too cool for school.

If you wanna see a concert with a thunderous crowd, go to the Oakland Coliseum and stay in the North Bay! (I'm sure I'll here crapola for this...LOL!)

Va Beach VH Fan
06-06-2012, 03:22 PM
Did they borrow the dictaphone from LBJ's swearing in on Air Force One in '63 to record those ??

Carloscda
06-06-2012, 04:53 PM
To bad Dave's voice is shot, would luv to hear them do On Fire & Atomic Punk!!

Carloscda
06-06-2012, 04:58 PM
What the hell, 3rd times a charm Say! This one has clear ass video just bad sound....
Now I know why couldn't sleep last night.
Now if the band loosens up moves away from set spots we really got d'Van Mayhem BACK!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lhg13_0Mqs&feature=youtube_gdata_player

@2:14.. how many of you wanted so bad for Dave to do his infamous jump of the drum riser??!

Guitar Shark
06-06-2012, 06:04 PM
Yeah, I have to agree with the folks who are saying that Dave's voice is not sounding very good. He seemed off during the first couple of shows, and then got much stronger... but now seems to be wavering again. A break could help a lot. It's painful to listen to some of this stuff. Fortunately, his showmanship is still as good as ever.

Carloscda
06-06-2012, 07:57 PM
Dave mentions youtube alot, he needs to check out his old videos and see how he should be sounding and get his voice fixed!

fourthcoming
06-06-2012, 08:12 PM
Honestly, I was fortunate enough to see them 3 times on this tour.....both MSG shows were pheomenal and the second was the better of the two. Saw them in A.C. also which wasn't their strongest show but all 3 shows, Dave's voice sounded great. Maybe they just need to take a breather. It's too bad age catches up to the best of us cuz the band is melting faces nightly. I'll still take Dave over any other front man out there....I just hope he can get his voice rested and straightened out. I can't help feeling if he didn't strain the shit out of it forcing the high register, perhaps his voice would be in better condition. Either way, I am really hoping we haven't seen the last of this amazing band.

IceCreamBlondie
06-06-2012, 08:55 PM
Bottoms Up!, Can't wait to grab a boot from this gig

Hell, I can go for that!!! Hope to hear it at the next LA gig!

Momshell
06-06-2012, 09:35 PM
Don't think this one's been posted yet.....EWS

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Zempi
06-06-2012, 09:44 PM
I have a feeling he is painfully aware as are the rest of them. But the trooper he is/they are keep going. I am sure he will do whatever it takes to get it fixed and is looking forward to resting..I hope he does not get discouraged if he does view them.

Even with this hopefully temporary less than perfect voice, I am super glad I saw 3 shows this tour. If I was geographically closer to any of the upcoming dates, I would go again in a heartbeat. When you are there, it is so great to be at the show.



Dave mentions youtube alot, he needs to check out his old videos and see how he should be sounding and get his voice fixed!

howie
06-06-2012, 09:49 PM
Just watched someone's youtube video of "Unchained" - much different start than we've been used to...they all come on almost at the same time so there's no lag time anymore vs thunderous applause when the man comes out a little bit delayed like we're used to...just sayin'

loucap81
06-06-2012, 09:52 PM
I have a feeling he is painfully aware as are the rest of them. But the trooper he is/they are keep going. I am sure he will do whatever it takes to get it fixed and is looking forward to resting..I hope he does not get discouraged if he does view them.

Even with this hopefully temporary less than perfect voice, I am super glad I saw 3 shows this tour. If I was geographically closer to any of the upcoming dates, I would go again in a heartbeat. When you are there, it is so great to be at the show.

AMEN. Truly it's as if nothing else matters and all is right with the world at a VH show.

sadaist
06-07-2012, 01:12 AM
Bottoms Up?!?! Never saw that one coming!! Nice!


You only see this coming when they walk backwards.

sadaist
06-07-2012, 01:19 AM
Too bad Dave's voice is gone...


Nah....it's just out herding up sheeps. Look....just over that hill....here it comes .....click click tweet twoot

BeOz
06-07-2012, 01:57 AM
1st post, I was at the Shark Tank last night I have been to many shows there and the sound is the worst always has been so I expected it
musically the band was tight Eddie played like he was 23 again he played great!
Dave put on a great show love DLR but like fourthcoming said and like I told my brother either everyone is in denial or this is why the break is coming
Dave's voice was beyond bad I want to see VH continue but if Dave can't get help for his voice call it quits
I would love to see Ed play in another venue the Shark Tank sucks for concerts

SNIPER
06-07-2012, 09:51 AM
Back in the old days Dave had a that little echo type of effect that would boost in at parts. Is his vocal mix too dry this tour. Dunno, just thinking out loud so to speak.

DLR Bridge
06-07-2012, 10:17 AM
Back in the old days Dave had a that little echo type of effect that would boost in at parts. Is his vocal mix too dry this tour. Dunno, just thinking out loud so to speak.

I brought that up in the tour disappointments thread, though, not as a disappointment, but a possible solution. He didn't need the crazy echo back then but it helped flesh out screams and such. Now, added echo/delay could give a guy an extra second or two to catch a breath. These sets are no doubt, physical work outs.

SNIPER
06-07-2012, 10:57 AM
I brought that up in the tour disappointments thread, though, not as a disappoint, but a possible solution. He didn't need the crazy echo back then but it helped flesh out screams and such. Now, added echo/delay could give a guy an extra second or two to catch a breath. These sets are no doubt, physical work outs.

Yes indeed.

vanshipman
06-07-2012, 12:58 PM
Hopefully Dave will get rested up and if there is a problem, get it addressed/fixed. But I'd still rather see Dave using sign language fronting VH, than that cheese eating, rum peddling, tequila pimping woman they had before...

DLR'sCock
06-07-2012, 03:39 PM
They played Bottoms Up!!!! Nice, oddly enough, I suggested to my cover band at monday night's rehearsal that we cover that song.

When I jammed with these guys over 22 - 24 years ago we used to play that one, and a few other sweet VH gems.

DLR Bridge
06-07-2012, 03:50 PM
What's your cover band and where do you usually play?

DLR'sCock
06-07-2012, 04:37 PM
What's your cover band and where do you usually play?

Well it's a new one getting going based on one from a long time ago. I used to jam with the guitarist and drummer over twenty years ago and those kids can certainly play it!!!! The name as of now is Mr. Softee......and humor is a good thing!!!

We just began gigging.....prob central jersey for now and see how it builds.....

Doing Zep, early aerosmith, Dave era VH, Beatles, STP, Sabbath, Ozzy, AIC, and many bands ZZ TOP, queen, Stones, motorhead, metallica, nirvana, ramones, pistols, clash, qotsa, lizzy, yadda yadda.....foo fighters, etc etc.......older stuff.....and working our way into new[ish]............but doing what we want......deeper cuts etc.........the geetar player is pretty dang good i must say.....

DLR'sCock
06-07-2012, 04:38 PM
I also play some other bands too in the central jersey area......

fourthcoming
06-07-2012, 04:47 PM
Sounds like good stuff to me bro.....nice choice of bands.

DLR Bridge
06-07-2012, 04:52 PM
I'll keep an eye out for a gig. I'm in central. Great name by the way!

RedEye
06-07-2012, 05:18 PM
It is clips like that breakdown in th emiddle.. where Dave pulls away from the competition and proves he is the MASTER frontman. There isn't a close second. I LOVE when he is 'on'... that is what makes Dave, Dave... and makes seeing him live worthwhile... we certainly want his voice 100% but if it came at the price of him losing what makes him him like in this video... I think we would all prefer a little rough voice and classic Dave than anything else.


Don't think this one's been posted yet.....EWS

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Momshell
06-07-2012, 08:39 PM
They played Bottoms Up!!!! Nice, oddly enough, I suggested to my cover band at monday night's rehearsal that we cover that song.

When I jammed with these guys over 22 - 24 years ago we used to play that one, and a few other sweet VH gems.

Hey - can you guys rehearse either LUTS or Sinner's Swing before the next show?!

devildawg
06-07-2012, 10:02 PM
My brother went to the show with a buddy of his. They said you could see Dave on the side of the stage sucking on lemons.

I still think from watching the videos of this show that Dave needs to start taking the music and the singing more seriously.

On "Bottoms Up" he came in too early during the break and started singing the "Com Mum, Mum, Mum, Ma Baby, Bottoms Up" part.

Usually, Eddie plays the riff thru first and then everyone gets to "help" out the band and sing along!

I dunno. Dave has better figure something out quick or he will probably get himself "fired".

In fact Im wondering if its not Dave (besides his voice) who's having health issues here.

-Don

78/84 guy
06-07-2012, 11:18 PM
So what's left to play off VH2 ? Light Up The Sky & Your No Good.

TwoFoolsAMinute
06-07-2012, 11:38 PM
"d o a"

TwoFoolsAMinute
06-07-2012, 11:43 PM
D.o.a.

How do I capitalize this shit?

ThrillsNSpills
06-08-2012, 10:23 AM
Hey - can you guys rehearse either LUTS or Sinner's Swing before the next show?!

Yes and Yes. That LUTS instrumental clip was BLAZING..

DavidLeeNatra
06-09-2012, 03:00 AM
Dave sounds much stronger on the San Jose tubes...

DLR'sCock
06-09-2012, 04:26 AM
Hey - can you guys rehearse either LUTS or Sinner's Swing before the next show?!


We could.