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Va Beach VH Fan
01-05-2012, 10:23 PM
Welcome to the Official 5/1 Tulsa Meetup/Review thread. This thread is to discuss anything leading up to the show, as well as all reviews.

Let's hear it !!

redfire
01-05-2012, 11:47 PM
Oh. Hell. YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!

redfire
01-28-2012, 03:42 PM
4 seats purchased for myself, HOP plus 2.

Jagermeister
04-24-2012, 11:55 AM
Jesus Christ. You can still buy really good floor seats for this show.

Jagermeister
04-25-2012, 08:48 AM
May as well let the cat out of the bag. I will be attending this show. Got my tickets yesterday. Club seats the same seats I have for every show I want to attend. I am a little upset that good floor seat are still available. I could have purchased some good ones the day they went on sale but opted for the club seats because of the private bar and bathroom.

I probably won't be doing the momshell type play by play. :)

redfire
04-26-2012, 10:23 PM
I bought our tickets on the Friday before they went on sale because of my old job's presale, and I couldn't get 4 floor seats. We probably could have done floor seats, but we wouldn't have been together. That's cool to see someone else will be there.

HOP is hoping they'll play House of Pain. I'm hoping for Hear about it Later and the Full Bug. Maybe Drop Dead Legs...

Va Beach VH Fan
04-27-2012, 08:22 AM
HOP is hoping they'll play House of Pain. I'm hoping for Hear about it Later and the Full Bug. Maybe Drop Dead Legs...

Good chance on HAIL and Full Bug, very doubtful on HOP or DDL....

redfire
04-29-2012, 11:50 PM
Good chance on HAIL and Full Bug, very doubtful on HOP or DDL....

True, but we can always hope...

David Lee Rocks
04-30-2012, 11:26 AM
I am going to this show, gonna take a road trip with a buddy, they pulled Full Bug in St Louis, i bet we ger Romeo, oh well, i love both tunes

Jagermeister
04-30-2012, 01:40 PM
For real. Got this in an email from a buddy of mine.

Good Morning Everyone!

I wanted to give you all a heads up for anyone who is attending the Van Halen show here at the BOK Center Tuesday night (tomorrow).

Due to artist request, there will be no air movement during Van Halen’s performance. This will result in higher than normal temperatures than what you’re probably used to here at the BOK Center.

I just wanted to let everyone who is attending know in advance, because unfortunately our staff here won’t be able to change the temperature per the show.

See you all tomorrow night!

David Lee Rocks
04-30-2012, 03:41 PM
that makes no sense to me, so we who paid to see this show have to suffer, its gonna be a warm day tommorow, maybe they should refund our money if were gonna be that uncomfortable,

Va Beach VH Fan
04-30-2012, 06:52 PM
Someone hasn't been paying attention....

David Lee Rocks
04-30-2012, 06:59 PM
Someone hasn't been paying attention....

OH?? Please explain

Va Beach VH Fan
04-30-2012, 09:10 PM
that makes no sense to me, so we who paid to see this show have to suffer, its gonna be a warm day tommorow, maybe they should refund our money if were gonna be that uncomfortable,

Maybe I'm just misunderstanding you saying that it makes no sense because it's going to be hot inside....Do you understand the history behind the A/C being cut off on this tour ?

David Lee Rocks
04-30-2012, 09:16 PM
Maybe I'm just misunderstanding you saying that it makes no sense because it's going to be hot inside....Do you understand the history behind the A/C being cut off on this tour ?

Ive heard a little bit about Dave having a hard time with his voice, but still, its warm in Tulsa, and i just think they need AC in the building, I mean we didnt pay big bucks to have a heatstroke, im going anyway, hell i got 13th row tickets!!

Hardrock69
05-01-2012, 04:49 AM
Well, you have two choices.

1. Listen to Dave start complaining in the middle of the set about the AC blowers being on.

2. Suffer some heat and listen to him go off on a follow-spot guy, the monitor engineer, or hear demands for roadies to come out and mop the floor, perhaps even in the midst of Ed's solo.

SLAUGHTER MAN
05-01-2012, 07:56 AM
Jesus Christ. You can still buy really good floor seats for this show.

See tried to explain to TJM KID that the economy is at it worst in this area and it had nothing to do with the STL have the rep of having a lot of Hagar fans!!! Still, we pulled a final number 13,979 for the show Sunday night with Buckcherry and another show playing ON THE SAME FUCKING NIGHT!!!! Who books the same night as VH????????

Jagermeister
05-01-2012, 08:09 AM
I wouldn't worry about the air. It should be fine but I am wearing shorts just in case. :biggrin:

redfire
05-01-2012, 03:20 PM
Yeah, its warm today, but it's not bad. The wind is blowing in Oklahalen today (go figure.) But it is very nice outside. BOK Center can get stuffy, but it's typically a pretty cool arena temperature wise.

I'll be posting updates tonight if anyone cares.

redfire
05-01-2012, 03:29 PM
I got an email the other day letting me know cameras were ok, but no professional video or audio recording. Is a small hand held video camera ok or not? Based on the verbiage of the email, I assumed that meant I could record the show with my camera since it wasn't professional. But should I even try to bring it in or are the event staff going to be a bitch about it?

mh5150
05-01-2012, 05:15 PM
I got an email the other day letting me know cameras were ok, but no professional video or audio recording. Is a small hand held video camera ok or not? Based on the verbiage of the email, I assumed that meant I could record the show with my camera since it wasn't professional. But should I even try to bring it in or are the event staff going to be a bitch about it?

Philly let me take mine right in. No problems.

VAN HLN CA
05-01-2012, 05:30 PM
that makes no sense to me, so we who paid to see this show have to suffer, its gonna be a warm day tommorow, maybe they should refund our money if were gonna be that uncomfortable,

You can probably sell your seats and get you money back. Then you will be more comfortable and somebody else may be able to have a good time?

If that doesn't work how bout trying a fan hat.......

SNIPER
05-01-2012, 05:34 PM
I got an email the other day letting me know cameras were ok, but no professional video or audio recording. Is a small hand held video camera ok or not? Based on the verbiage of the email, I assumed that meant I could record the show with my camera since it wasn't professional. But should I even try to bring it in or are the event staff going to be a bitch about it?

Your email said it was okay. I think it's safe to day you CAN bring your camera in there. Please do it and post that shit up.

SNIPER
05-01-2012, 05:38 PM
See tried to explain to TJM KID that the economy is at it worst in this area and it had nothing to do with the STL have the rep of having a lot of Hagar fans!!! Still, we pulled a final number 13,979 for the show Sunday night with Buckcherry and another show playing ON THE SAME FUCKING NIGHT!!!! Who books the same night as VH????????

:biggrin:.. My band has a show in Wa. the 5th, the same night as VH. I am kicking myself in the ass...It happens. I didn't book it by the way. It's 100 miles away but I think it will still hurt being that it is the only VH show in the north west so far.

VAN HLN CA
05-01-2012, 05:39 PM
See tried to explain to TJM KID that the economy is at it worst in this area and it had nothing to do with the STL have the rep of having a lot of Hagar fans!!! Still, we pulled a final number 13,979 for the show Sunday night with Buckcherry and another show playing ON THE SAME FUCKING NIGHT!!!! Who books the same night as VH????????

Doubt that Buckcherry created much indecision over where will we rock tonight folk, that is unless HoneyBadger opened for them!

redfire
05-01-2012, 05:43 PM
Will do...

VAN HLN CA
05-01-2012, 05:55 PM
I wouldn't worry about the air. It should be fine but I am wearing shorts just in case. :biggrin:

As far as I'm concerned the hotter the better, rocking at VH creates a perfect workout of all the senses. When they hit L.A. hope it's sweltering so the ladies dress accordingly. I'm not going for comfort I'm going to have the time of my life, As Is the case every time seeing them, if it were a seminar I'd be demanding the Ol'AC ;-)

Light Em' Up!
05-01-2012, 07:22 PM
Good afternoon all! What do we know about tonight? Anyone inside feeding us the goods, or are we stuck with the dumb ass twitter feed? I'm thinking I'll let Momshell tackle that tonight if that's what we have to do. Last gig I felt like I was talking to myself....

Wishing everyone that's going tonight, a kick ass time!!!

Light Em' Up!
05-01-2012, 07:25 PM
I guess you aren't the only one whose concerned! LOL! I'm thinking I'd be willing to "suffer"


I got an email the other day letting me know cameras were ok, but no professional video or audio recording. Is a small hand held video camera ok or not? Based on the verbiage of the email, I assumed that meant I could record the show with my camera since it wasn't professional. But should I even try to bring it in or are the event staff going to be a bitch about it?

Concerned about the bands request for no a/c tonight. It might trigger the redneck in some if they get too hot. Oy @BOKCenter #VanHalen— tracimaster (@HoneyPieTunes) May 1, 2012

DONNIEP
05-01-2012, 07:30 PM
Enjoy the show!!!!

Light Em' Up!
05-01-2012, 07:33 PM
Enjoy the show!!!!

How are your withdrawl symptoms??

DONNIEP
05-01-2012, 07:48 PM
How are your withdrawl symptoms??

One show ain't enough!!!! :) Looks like I'm going to have to hit up another one in August!!! Got my fingers crossed for LUTS for you tonite!

Light Em' Up!
05-01-2012, 07:53 PM
One show ain't enough!!!! :) Looks like I'm going to have to hit up another one in August!!! Got my fingers crossed for LUTS for you tonite!

I can't wait for some North West tour dates!!! UGH!!! We are hoping to hit multiple ones in our area, once they tell us where they are :-)

vandeleur
05-01-2012, 08:07 PM
Bring on the set lists ,pics and vids and here's to toasting any nobbers who Badmouth Dave on twitter :)

Light Em' Up!
05-01-2012, 08:14 PM
So far things are looking pretty mellow over on twitter....people seem to be excited, but just a few posts...

Light Em' Up!
05-01-2012, 08:20 PM
@WolfVanHalen howl at the moon tonight #wolfman, rock this one horse town; I predict an earthquake #vanhalen style. Somebody get me a doctor— JD (@shreddenstien) May 1, 2012

redfire
05-01-2012, 09:10 PM
Kool and the Gang playing... Pretty good, but I don't care...

redfire
05-01-2012, 09:11 PM
Celebrate....

Light Em' Up!
05-01-2012, 09:11 PM
Kool and the Gang playing... Pretty good, but I don't care...

WOO HOO! We have an insider posting!! You going to keep us up on a set list redfire?

Light Em' Up!
05-01-2012, 09:14 PM
Celebrate....

Not THAT set list silly!:)

Momshell
05-01-2012, 09:15 PM
Hey everyone! Finally made it. My 4-year-old has a cold so it was a bitch getting him to sleep. Looks like I didn't miss much. VH in about 30 mins?

Momshell
05-01-2012, 09:18 PM
Yay redfire!! Thanks for keeping us updated from the inside! Have an awesome time seeing the Mighty VH!!!

Light Em' Up!
05-01-2012, 09:24 PM
Hey everyone! Finally made it. My 4-year-old has a cold so it was a bitch getting him to sleep. Looks like I didn't miss much. VH in about 30 mins?

Glad you are here!

DONNIEP
05-01-2012, 09:33 PM
Just got back from taking my daughter to cheer. What'd I miss?

Light Em' Up!
05-01-2012, 09:36 PM
Not a damn thing...just waiting...

DONNIEP
05-01-2012, 09:40 PM
Well, hell. Surely they've taken the stage by now, right? Geez, no updates yet? Hell, I was blowing up Momshell's phone from the time I got to the arena :)

Light Em' Up!
05-01-2012, 09:43 PM
Not a thing on twitter....I'm still a firm believer that Momshell should be the Army updater from every show. She rocks at that shit!!

Momshell
05-01-2012, 09:43 PM
Well, hell. Surely they've taken the stage by now, right? Geez, no updates yet? Hell, I was blowing up Momshell's phone from the time I got to the arena :)

I think with time zones they're going on around 9:50pm EST (correct me if I'm wrong everyone!). And by the way, I truly appreciated all of the texts Donniep, as did everyone here!

Light Em' Up!
05-01-2012, 09:43 PM
Well, hell. Surely they've taken the stage by now, right? Geez, no updates yet? Hell, I was blowing up Momshell's phone from the time I got to the arena :)

You kicked ass on keeping us updated DONNIEP...thanks for that :-)

ALMOSTsaved
05-01-2012, 09:46 PM
Doubt I'll be up long for this show. Just finished up with yard work and my ass is officially kicked.

Momshell
05-01-2012, 09:46 PM
Not a thing on twitter....I'm still a firm believer that Momshell should be the Army updater from every show. She rocks at that shit!!

I'm still willing to accept any fundraising efforts to get me to every show. I will update you all every second, every night!!!

DONNIEP
05-01-2012, 09:48 PM
I forgot about the time difference, hopefully we'll get crankin' here soon! My daughter was looking at some pretty sweet HD video cameras at Walmart tonite - she said I need to get one for the next VH show!!

Momshell
05-01-2012, 09:53 PM
Uh-oh, my 4-year-old's up again. I may be gone for a bit. GRRRR!

Light Em' Up!
05-01-2012, 09:53 PM
I forgot about the time difference, hopefully we'll get crankin' here soon! My daughter was looking at some pretty sweet HD video cameras at Walmart tonite - she said I need to get one for the next VH show!!

Your daughter sounds BRILLIANT!

redfire
05-01-2012, 09:58 PM
VAN FUCKING HALEN!!!!!!

Unchained......

Momshell
05-01-2012, 10:02 PM
Woo hoo!!! Tapatalking from my son's room! Love insider info!

redfire
05-01-2012, 10:04 PM
Dave is in top form tonight!

RWTD

loucap81
05-01-2012, 10:05 PM
Wow are you on this one redfire? Thanks so much for those of us following at home.

DONNIEP
05-01-2012, 10:06 PM
Kick ass!! The Army's broadcasting live from the show - again!

Momshell
05-01-2012, 10:07 PM
Hey Light Em' Up - we're gonna run outta thanks! :)
Awesome job redfire - feel your excitement through my computer!!!

Light Em' Up!
05-01-2012, 10:07 PM
What Lou said! You fuckin' ROCK!!!

Light Em' Up!
05-01-2012, 10:08 PM
Hey Light Em' Up - we're gonna run outta thanks! :)
Awesome job redfire - feel your excitement through my computer!!!

What can I say??? I'm one thankful girl! Glad to be getting real life updates from an Army member and not some twit on twitter.

redfire
05-01-2012, 10:08 PM
STW
Band is super tight tonight.

Light Em' Up!
05-01-2012, 10:10 PM
STW
Band is super tight tonight.

Is it hot as hell in there or what???

BITEYOASS
05-01-2012, 10:10 PM
I Dave wearing four layers of clothes in 80F+ weather again?

redfire
05-01-2012, 10:11 PM
Romeo Delight!!!!

Momshell
05-01-2012, 10:12 PM
I Dave wearing four layers of clothes in 80F+ weather again?

no comment! :)

Light Em' Up!
05-01-2012, 10:12 PM
Go ahead Momshell, give us your thoughts on this one! ;)

Light Em' Up!
05-01-2012, 10:12 PM
Jinx!

vandeleur
05-01-2012, 10:13 PM
We should alternate thanking redfire , then we will have enough lol

Light Em' Up!
05-01-2012, 10:14 PM
Good thinking! Plus, I REALLY REALLY need to save some thanks for when he posts LUTS is being played! :hail:

Momshell
05-01-2012, 10:14 PM
Wow - I'm outta thanks already!! I'll just have to say one big THANK YOU to redfire!! Lovin' the updates!!

Momshell
05-01-2012, 10:15 PM
Go ahead Momshell, give us your thoughts on this one! ;)

wanna try reading my mind again?!

DONNIEP
05-01-2012, 10:16 PM
She's The Woman kills live!!!

redfire
05-01-2012, 10:16 PM
So fucking tight....

Tattoo

vandeleur
05-01-2012, 10:17 PM
Good thinking! Plus, I REALLY REALLY need to save some thanks for when he posts LUTS is being played! :hail:

You won't be thanking anyone if he posts that ... You will just go pop :biggrin:

Momshell
05-01-2012, 10:18 PM
She's The Woman kills live!!!

Absolutely!!! Sounds like they're on fire tonight!

DONNIEP
05-01-2012, 10:18 PM
You won't be thanking anyone if he posts that ... You will just go pop :biggrin:

Every show I'm crossing my fingers for her!

ALMOSTsaved
05-01-2012, 10:18 PM
Its hotter than 2 rats effing in a wool sock in here #vanhalen— Kelly Dejager (@texasgirl77) May 2, 2012

Light Em' Up!
05-01-2012, 10:18 PM
You won't be thanking anyone if he posts that ... You will just go pop :biggrin:

Go Pop or POOP?!?!? I guess you are probably right on either one LMAO!

Momshell
05-01-2012, 10:18 PM
So fucking tight....

Tattoo

ass cam? :)

Light Em' Up!
05-01-2012, 10:19 PM
Its hotter than 2 rats effing in a wool sock in here #vanhalen— Kelly Dejager (@texasgirl77) May 2, 2012


Wow, not THAT'S Hot!!! LOL!

Momshell
05-01-2012, 10:20 PM
Interesting choice of words, but you get the point!

Its hotter than 2 rats effing in a wool sock in here #vanhalen— Kelly Dejager (@texasgirl77) May 2, 2012

Momshell
05-01-2012, 10:20 PM
Wow, not THAT'S Hot!!! LOL!


Interesting choice of words, but you get the point!

Its hotter than 2 rats effing in a wool sock in here #vanhalen— Kelly Dejager (@texasgirl77) May 2, 2012


It's happening again!!!

redfire
05-01-2012, 10:22 PM
Ews!!

Light Em' Up!
05-01-2012, 10:22 PM
I didn't post that one first! It was almost saved that got that one :-)

ALMOSTsaved
05-01-2012, 10:23 PM
It sure is!

Light Em' Up!
05-01-2012, 10:24 PM
You got a second burst of energy after all that yard work? LOL

ALMOSTsaved
05-01-2012, 10:25 PM
You got a second burst of energy after all that yard work? LOL

I'm trying but it ain't lookin' good!

Momshell
05-01-2012, 10:27 PM
Watch out AlmostSaved....me and Light Em Up are gonna suck you into our little ESP thing!!

Light Em' Up!
05-01-2012, 10:27 PM
What the hell are you kids all going to do when they hit the westcoast?? Crap, It's only 8:30 over here.

Light Em' Up!
05-01-2012, 10:27 PM
Watch out AlmostSaved....me and Light Em Up are gonna suck you into our little ESP thing!!

Uh Oh....that could spell trouble!

Momshell
05-01-2012, 10:28 PM
What the hell are you kids all going to do when they hit the westcoast?? Crap, It's only 8:30 over here.

Starbucks!!!

ALMOSTsaved
05-01-2012, 10:28 PM
What am I thinking now? Oh and good point on the West Coast shows. I hope some of them are during the weekend...

DONNIEP
05-01-2012, 10:29 PM
What the hell are you kids all going to do when they hit the westcoast?? Crap, It's only 8:30 over here.

I'm gonna have to quit my job. No way I can stay up every other nite until 3!!

Light Em' Up!
05-01-2012, 10:29 PM
Starbucks!!!

REDBULL and Crown!

redfire
05-01-2012, 10:31 PM
SGMAD!!!

I keep saying the band is spot on, but that's because they are! Screw you MA! EAT IT AND SMILE MOTHERFUCKER!!!

Momshell
05-01-2012, 10:31 PM
What am I thinking now? Oh and good point on the West Coast shows. I hope some of them are during the weekend...

You're thinking you're tired but can't escape the addiction that is the army!

Momshell
05-01-2012, 10:32 PM
SGMAD!!!

I keep saying the band is spot on, but that's because they are! Screw you MA! EAT IT AND SMILE MOTHERFUCKER!!!

AWESOME POST!!! Can someone thank redfire for me?!

Light Em' Up!
05-01-2012, 10:32 PM
Sounds like someone with a brain!!!
David Lee Roth is still one of the best front men EVER - unreal.#charismatoburn #vanhalen— John Anderson (@jwajr62) May 2, 2012

vandeleur
05-01-2012, 10:33 PM
I'm gonna have to quit my job. No way I can stay up every other nite until 3!!

You wanna Try this in the uk am up in 2 hrs and I gotta drive to a meeting ..... Soon as some one says at the meeting it's hot in here .. Am gonna shout blower rant ....

redfire
05-01-2012, 10:33 PM
China Town

Light Em' Up!
05-01-2012, 10:33 PM
AWESOME POST!!! Can someone thank redfire for me?!

Got your back sister!

Momshell
05-01-2012, 10:34 PM
You wanna Try this in the uk am up in 2 hrs and I gotta drive to a meeting ..... Soon as some one says at the meeting it's hot in here .. Am gonna shout blower rant ....

That literally made me LOL!

vandeleur
05-01-2012, 10:34 PM
Shit no more thanks left , sorry Momshell :-(

Light Em' Up!
05-01-2012, 10:34 PM
You wanna Try this in the uk am up in 2 hrs and I gotta drive to a meeting ..... Soon as some one says at the meeting it's hot in here .. Am gonna shout blower rant ....

Right the fuck on!!! Just get that shit on video!!! LMAO!!!

ALMOSTsaved
05-01-2012, 10:35 PM
You're thinking you're tired but can't escape the addiction that is the army!

Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps. Shit I can't even come up with anything clever...

Light Em' Up!
05-01-2012, 10:35 PM
You wanna Try this in the uk am up in 2 hrs and I gotta drive to a meeting ..... Soon as some one says at the meeting it's hot in here .. Am gonna shout blower rant ....

I too laughed out loud....my kids needed an explanation...kind of like explaining the rats in the wool socks...uh oh.

Momshell
05-01-2012, 10:36 PM
I too laughed out loud....my kids needed an explanation...kind of like explaining the rats in the wool socks...uh oh.

Yea - same here with the hubby - too long of a story!

redfire
05-01-2012, 10:37 PM
Hear About it Later, my favorite!

DONNIEP
05-01-2012, 10:38 PM
Damn I hope there's some video up in a couple of hours!!!!

Dan
05-01-2012, 10:41 PM
Did Someone Say,Pants Off?

Light Em' Up!
05-01-2012, 10:42 PM
You mean :The Mighty Diamond Dave???

Goofy Uncle Dave with the man who completely revolutionized rock n' roll guitar forever- Awesome #vanhalen #EddieisGod— John Anderson (@jwajr62) May 2, 2012

redfire
05-01-2012, 10:43 PM
Dave just "Here's the national anthem." obviously no Yankee Rose..... Pretty Woman instead....

redfire
05-01-2012, 10:44 PM
Drum solo....

DONNIEP
05-01-2012, 10:44 PM
Did Someone Say,Pants Off?

Pants are definitely off!!! :thumb:

Dan
05-01-2012, 10:47 PM
Yes,Yes And Yes.:D

redfire
05-01-2012, 10:47 PM
Yrgm...

Momshell
05-01-2012, 10:48 PM
Did Someone Say,Pants Off?

I wish Dave would say it (or do it)! :ashamed:
I'd settle for chaps!

Momshell
05-01-2012, 10:49 PM
You mean :The Mighty Diamond Dave???

Goofy Uncle Dave with the man who completely revolutionized rock n' roll guitar forever- Awesome #vanhalen #EddieisGod— John Anderson (@jwajr62) May 2, 2012


John better watch it with the "goofy"! I'm watching him!

Sensible Shoes
05-01-2012, 10:49 PM
Shoes checking in.

Momshell
05-01-2012, 10:51 PM
Shoes checking in.

Yay - welcome!!

DONNIEP
05-01-2012, 10:51 PM
Shoes checking in.

Tequila tonight? :biggrin:

redfire
05-01-2012, 10:52 PM
Fist bump by Dave and Ed after skat/solo... The Trouble with Never

Light Em' Up!
05-01-2012, 10:52 PM
I wish Dave would say it (or do it)! :ashamed:
I'd settle for chaps!

I'm assuming you mean "assless"?

Light Em' Up!
05-01-2012, 10:53 PM
Shoes checking in.

Hey ya Sister! How in the hell are you on this great night??

Sensible Shoes
05-01-2012, 10:54 PM
Tequila tonight? :biggrin:

Nah the thread got me not wanting it anymore.

Sensible Shoes
05-01-2012, 10:54 PM
Hey ya Sister! How in the hell are you on this great night??

I'm channeling HOT for all the folks there!

Light Em' Up!
05-01-2012, 10:55 PM
Tequila tonight? :biggrin:

MMmmm MMmmmm. I better watch it though before Sniper goes off telling you guys about me falling down some stairs again. :gossip:

Light Em' Up!
05-01-2012, 10:56 PM
Nah the thread got me not wanting it anymore.

And what's wrong with the thread???

Momshell
05-01-2012, 10:56 PM
I'm assuming you mean "assless"?

Is there any other kind? Was just watching the US Festival video earlier - my kids caught a glipse and thought it was hysterical that Dave's 'heiny" was showing!!

DONNIEP
05-01-2012, 10:56 PM
MMmmm MMmmmm. I better watch it though before Sniper goes off telling you guys about me falling down some stairs again. :gossip:

Can't hold back on us - details!! :)

redfire
05-01-2012, 10:56 PM
Dtna!

Sensible Shoes
05-01-2012, 10:56 PM
And what's wrong with the thread???

Not this thread, the Tequila thread I started. Found out I was drinking shit tequila.

DONNIEP
05-01-2012, 10:57 PM
Not this thread, the Tequila thread I started. Found out I was drinking shit tequila.

You and me both!! At least I know what I was doing wrong now...

redfire
05-01-2012, 10:57 PM
I'll get videos up asap...

Light Em' Up!
05-01-2012, 10:58 PM
Can't hold back on us - details!! :)

Nope...that was another thread. You snooze you lose :-)

DONNIEP
05-01-2012, 10:58 PM
Thanks Redfire! Can't wait to check out the videos!!

DONNIEP
05-01-2012, 10:59 PM
Nope...that was another thread. You snooze you lose :-)

Geez, you blink around here and you miss all the good stuff :)

Light Em' Up!
05-01-2012, 11:00 PM
Not this thread, the Tequila thread I started. Found out I was drinking shit tequila.

I like Patron...or Tarantula, however, this isn't the right spot to talk about it, right?

Light Em' Up!
05-01-2012, 11:00 PM
Geez, you blink around here and you miss all the good stuff :)

That was probably the night you were rocking out at the VH gig!

Sensible Shoes
05-01-2012, 11:01 PM
No I guess not. Just wanted you to know it's not THIS thread. This thread rocks.

Momshell
05-01-2012, 11:02 PM
I like Patron...or Tarantula, however, this isn't the right spot to talk about it, right?

not unless you want the lightweights like me to puke! If I drink anything heavier than light beer I'm out cold!

Light Em' Up!
05-01-2012, 11:02 PM
No I guess not. Just wanted you to know it's not THIS thread. This thread rocks.

You rock Shoes!!

redfire
05-01-2012, 11:03 PM
Unbelievable harmonies on DTNA.... I'll wait... Dave is still spot on tonight!!!!

Momshell
05-01-2012, 11:03 PM
i'll get videos up asap...

you kick some ass!!!

DONNIEP
05-01-2012, 11:05 PM
Unbelievable harmonies on DTNA.... I'll wait... Dave is still spot on tonight!!!!

I know most people hate I'll Wait, but damn that song sounds good live!!!

vandeleur
05-01-2012, 11:06 PM
Night night Roth family ... Sleep time :-)

Momshell
05-01-2012, 11:06 PM
I know most people hate I'll Wait, but damn that song sounds good live!!!

Don't hate it at all, but love it much more live than on the album.

Momshell
05-01-2012, 11:07 PM
Night night Roth family ... Sleep time :-)

Good night - and good luck at your meeting in the am!!

redfire
05-01-2012, 11:07 PM
I'll Wait was perfect... HFT!

Light Em' Up!
05-01-2012, 11:07 PM
Night night Roth family ... Sleep time :-)

BLOWER RANT FROM YOU TOMORROW!!! Just DO IT! LOL!

redfire
05-01-2012, 11:14 PM
No one does endings like VH... HFT was like the end of the world... Women in Love!

redfire
05-01-2012, 11:17 PM
harmonies are unreal tonight... Screw you Mikey. No bozos or Mickey mouse shirts... GGB!

Light Em' Up!
05-01-2012, 11:17 PM
They weren't playing around about this no A/C thing. It's hot up in here. #VanHalen— Ashley Cox (@ashleylaurencox) May 2, 2012

Momshell
05-01-2012, 11:20 PM
No one does endings like VH... HFT was like the end of the world... Women in Love!

as Dave said at MSG - those endings are "fuckin' biblical!"

redfire
05-01-2012, 11:21 PM
beautiful girls

Momshell
05-01-2012, 11:22 PM
can't.....keep....eyes....open!
Alarm's going off in 5 hours - no way my kid's sleeping through the night - I gotta get to bed.
Damn this time difference!

RealTwisted
05-01-2012, 11:23 PM
Is there any other kind? Was just watching the US Festival video earlier - my kids caught a glipse and thought it was hysterical that Dave's 'heiny" was showing!!

Especially with how cold it was. It was hot as hell during the day, but by the time Van Halen came on, it was cold and windy

Momshell
05-01-2012, 11:25 PM
Especially with how cold it was. It was hot as hell during the day, but by the time Van Halen came on, it was cold and windy

Dave looked pretty hot to me! :)

Sensible Shoes
05-01-2012, 11:25 PM
can't.....keep....eyes....open!
Alarm's going off in 5 hours - no way my kid's sleeping through the night - I gotta get to bed.
Damn this time difference!

I know this is kicking my ass too.

Momshell
05-01-2012, 11:28 PM
Sorry guys - I can't do it anymore! Night night!!

Momshell
05-01-2012, 11:29 PM
Once again - if they play Sinner's Swing! (not gonna happen) or Dave takes his shirt off, I'll never miss another minute!

Light Em' Up!
05-01-2012, 11:30 PM
Night Night Momshel...

redfire
05-01-2012, 11:31 PM
crap, got caught up...

GGB, Beautiful Girls, then Ice Cream Man... Having too much fun. .

redfire
05-01-2012, 11:32 PM
Panama.... Ice Cream man was beastly..

Light Em' Up!
05-01-2012, 11:34 PM
crap, got caught up...

GGB, Beautiful Girls, then Ice Cream Man... Having too much fun. .

SO glad you are having fun! It's fun hearing about it!

redfire
05-01-2012, 11:37 PM
Eddie solo.....

redfire
05-01-2012, 11:44 PM
Atbl!!!!

Light Em' Up!
05-01-2012, 11:54 PM
OOOOPS...Light Em' Up! Fucked up!!!

redfire
05-01-2012, 11:54 PM
jump!

IceCreamBlondie
05-01-2012, 11:57 PM
ass cam? :)

You read my mind, Momshell! I'm waiting for Dave's Ass Cam!

VAN HLN CA
05-01-2012, 11:58 PM
Dave just "Here's the national anthem." obviously no Yankee Rose..... Pretty Woman instead....

Nice, and with this tour it wouldn't shock if they 86'd P.W. and threw in Yankee Rose proving once and for all they have been hearing us. So many great tunes can fill the spot. As Is or Stay Frosty as we lay P.W. to rest?

IceCreamBlondie
05-01-2012, 11:58 PM
What the hell are you kids all going to do when they hit the westcoast?? Crap, It's only 8:30 over here.

Brew some coffee and wait for the updates from the West Coast! :thumb:

IceCreamBlondie
05-02-2012, 12:00 AM
Did Someone Say,Pants Off?

I think you heard correctly. After all, the air conditioner is off! ;)

Of course, still waiting for the Diamond one to show this girl his Tattoo!

VAN HLN CA
05-02-2012, 12:03 AM
I like Patron...or Tarantula, however, this isn't the right spot to talk about it, right?

As long as it does Not have a penile lighthouse logo in blue plastic ;)

redfire
05-02-2012, 12:04 AM
I'll post a full review later and start uploading videos... Thanks for playing along.

Light Em' Up!
05-02-2012, 12:05 AM
Brew some coffee and wait for the updates from the West Coast! :thumb:

We will get them posted as soon as we get a chance to catch a show over here in this neck of the woods!

Light Em' Up!
05-02-2012, 12:06 AM
I'll post a full review later and start uploading videos... Thanks for playing along.

YOU FUCKING ROCK redfire!!! Thanks for keep us soldiers informed!

IceCreamBlondie
05-02-2012, 12:07 AM
Thanks Redfire & all who posted here.....love the "live feed"!

Stay frosty, everyone!!! :jumping0011:

vaijuju
05-02-2012, 12:11 AM
First video posted on youtube from the show tonight!!! WOO HOO!



It's a st louis vid !

VAN HLN CA
05-02-2012, 12:11 AM
Especially with how cold it was. It was hot as hell during the day, but by the time Van Halen came on, it was cold and windy

Amplified by all of us being burnt in the day, the trek back over the pass to lots afterwards took a lifetime, So worth it ALL!

VAN HLN CA
05-02-2012, 12:17 AM
I'll post a full review later and start uploading videos... Thanks for playing along.

Gotta give us at least one tonight, Thanks Man!!!

One more month till HelLA!!!!!!!!!

Light Em' Up!
05-02-2012, 12:17 AM
It's a st louis vid !

Oh shit! A guy from the show tonight posted...ugh...major fuck up! SORRY ALL!!!

Light Em' Up!
05-02-2012, 12:19 AM
I jumped the gun...too much excitement....sorry, I'm still a newbie here...:doh:

SNIPER
05-02-2012, 12:19 AM
Way to go Light! :biggrin: ..Double check next time. Hehe!

SNIPER
05-02-2012, 12:21 AM
Oh shit! A guy from the show tonight posted...ugh...major fuck up! SORRY ALL!!!

I will have to spank you tonight for that. :hee:

Light Em' Up!
05-02-2012, 12:21 AM
Way to go Light! :biggrin: ..Double check next time. Hehe!

Thanks for the support! Great...now I'm gonna lose all credibility on here...FUCK!

Light Em' Up!
05-02-2012, 12:22 AM
I will have to spank you tonight for that. :hee:

Is that a promise or a threat??? Either way, spank away!!!

Dan
05-02-2012, 01:51 AM
Get A Room.:D :hitch:

redfire
05-02-2012, 02:08 AM
As I begin to type this review, I'm in the process of copying my videos on to my harddrive because I'm a fan of multi-tasking...

To understand what this night means to mean, you have to start at the beginning.

My brother, the House of Pain, former mod of the House of Music and Roth Romper Room here at DLRArmy, is about 8 and half years older than me. We shared a room growing up in a small town north of Tulsa. And like most brothers, we didn't always see eye to eye with each other. I'm sure I was a pain as a 5 year old, until I was 15 or so I understand why he wasn't always a fan of me. The friendship we have was birthed out of Van Halen. My brother always played Van Halen on the badass stereo he had, I mean the thing even had a record player on it and 2 tape decks for recording. How player is that? :D :) But I never really got into Van Halen until I turned 16 and started driving. I had a 1976 POS truck with a tape deck... in 1998 (I know, I was awesome.) And in trying to find music to listen to, I found a nice set of old tapes my brother owned. And I recognized Van Halen, so I took 1984 and began listening.

My brother took me under his wing in expanding my =VH= library and made me another mix tape of various Van Halen songs, and at that point I was hooked.

In 1999, I joined tha VHlinks, and eventually became the moderator of the VH Song and Album forums as a 17 year old. Also around that time, I met a couple of superfans, if you will, that eventually became like a brotherhood. Also in this time frame, we joined the Army here representing classic Van Halen. I was a mod here as well in various forums, the Rumor Mill, Song and Albums, and eventually the House of Music.

During this time, I began to collect various bootlegs from the Van Halen tours. I, having been born in 1982, was never fortunate to see Van Halen live. But I had several bootlegs. I had/have at least one from each of the first 6 tours, and plenty of demos. Napster was such a great resource back in the day... Thanks Sean whatever your name is. (Sorry, the Social Network was a little boring)

I'd obviously seen many of the videos from this current tour, and I wasn't entirely sure of what to expect. I didn't go in with low expectations. But as someone who sings and plays the guitar weekly on stage, I know it's not the easiest thing to do. And being consistenly great for 20+ songs is tough.

I know we've always said Dave is a showman. A frontman. An entertainer... let's be honest. Dave is THE entertainer. THE frontman. THE SHOWSTOPPA! THE ICON! (with appologies to Conmee) But I've never seen someone run a show like he did tonight.

That was the single greatest event I have ever been to. In part because of who Van Halen is to me. What those songs mean to me. I mean, the first 10 songs I ever learned on the guitar were Van Halen songs. And I was singing DLR and VH songs several years before I began playing.

But the amazing thing is: they were spot on tonight. I've seen Eddie not nail the Ice Cream Man solo plenty of time, but he was spot on tonight. I've heard Dave have trouble with the second half of the demanding setlist, but he had no trouble tonight during that I'll Wait, HFT, Women in Love, GGB gauntlet. Wolfgang is the man and I don't know what he's going to do in the future, but I'll be listening. He's progressed to the point that I don't need to say Michael Anthony who? Mikes irrelevant, and there is no reason to compare them anymore. Alex is still amazing. Drums pull everything together. I say that as a guitarist who's had not so great drummer in the past. But the songs fit together in no small part because of Alex.

It looks like my videos on my CPU now, but I most go to sleep since I have to be at work in 7 hours. I will make sure the audio is good, then I'll upload them to Youtube so you all too may experience a small portion of what I experienced tonight.

James out.

(I apologize in advance for spelling and syntax errors...)

redfire
05-02-2012, 02:12 AM
Exact set list..............

Unchained
Running With the Devil
She's the Woman
Romeo Delight
Tattoo
Everybody Wants Some!
Somebody Get me a Doctor
China Town
Hear About it Later
Pretty Woman
Drum Solo
You Really Got Me
The Trouble With Never
Dance the Night Away
I'll Wait
Hot for Teacher
Women in Love
Girl Gone Bad
Beautiful Girls
Ice Cream Man
Panama
Guitar Solo
Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love
Jump

VAN HLN CA
05-02-2012, 04:11 AM
James, that was inspirational on many levels. Cutting your teeth on the epitome of American R&R and being forever changed for it, is what its all about & the fact your love of music is driven by VH. it's great we get shows like tonight to make the decades of suffering almost tolerable. The curved years have been wiped away, we don't even have to be reminded when we are on official site's as ringed discs are not part of the catalog & the only time we're forced to recall the pain is when that Cabon rent O'vox forces delusions & abductions when allowed to rant. Your brother opened the right door for you and we are all getting more than we hoped for as you guys just soaked up the band at it's most precise peak, above even their expectations. In some ways this tour, disc, Dave being Dave and nothing to prove a'la '07/8 makes things today seem impeccable. Finally feeling content, content if touring has to end for any reason, reasonable only because ADKOT/VH 2012 is the Best VH we will ever have, hear or see.......how perfect, after decades of turbulence it's poetic justice that the future is entirely open & if it's over could not have ended on a better note. Thanks & Looking forward to your clips, will look in the morning need sleep now

Momshell
05-02-2012, 05:31 AM
Wow redfire - amazing review. Thanks for sharing your story of being inspired by the Mighty VH and of connecting with your big brother. It sounds like you've been a 'superfan' for many years and I'm really happy for you that you got to experience what sounds like a killer show last night. Thank you for sharing all of your updates with us throughout and letting us feel some of your excitement with you. Now it's time for me to search youtube! Roth On!!!

Momshell
05-02-2012, 05:33 AM
Clip of RWTD

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Momshell
05-02-2012, 05:34 AM
Guess it's too early - that's all I could find. Will look for more later.

Hardrock69
05-02-2012, 05:47 AM
Some of my friends from Wichita were at the show tonight, as it is only about 2 1/2 hours from Tulsa. Including one of my closest friends in the world. I look forward to hearing his thoughts on the show, as he had seen them back in the early 80s several times also. Yo, Vin! ;)

damngoodtimes
05-02-2012, 07:07 AM
As I begin to type this review, I'm in the process of copying my videos on to my harddrive because I'm a fan of multi-tasking...

To understand what this night means to mean, you have to start at the beginning.

My brother, the House of Pain, former mod of the House of Music and Roth Romper Room here at DLRArmy, is about 8 and half years older than me. We shared a room growing up in a small town north of Tulsa. And like most brothers, we didn't always see eye to eye with each other. I'm sure I was a pain as a 5 year old, until I was 15 or so I understand why he wasn't always a fan of me. The friendship we have was birthed out of Van Halen. My brother always played Van Halen on the badass stereo he had, I mean the thing even had a record player on it and 2 tape decks for recording. How player is that? :D :) But I never really got into Van Halen until I turned 16 and started driving. I had a 1976 POS truck with a tape deck... in 1998 (I know, I was awesome.) And in trying to find music to listen to, I found a nice set of old tapes my brother owned. And I recognized Van Halen, so I took 1984 and began listening.

My brother took me under his wing in expanding my =VH= library and made me another mix tape of various Van Halen songs, and at that point I was hooked.

In 1999, I joined tha VHlinks, and eventually became the moderator of the VH Song and Album forums as a 17 year old. Also around that time, I met a couple of superfans, if you will, that eventually became like a brotherhood. Also in this time frame, we joined the Army here representing classic Van Halen. I was a mod here as well in various forums, the Rumor Mill, Song and Albums, and eventually the House of Music.

During this time, I began to collect various bootlegs from the Van Halen tours. I, having been born in 1982, was never fortunate to see Van Halen live. But I had several bootlegs. I had/have at least one from each of the first 6 tours, and plenty of demos. Napster was such a great resource back in the day... Thanks Sean whatever your name is. (Sorry, the Social Network was a little boring)

I'd obviously seen many of the videos from this current tour, and I wasn't entirely sure of what to expect. I didn't go in with low expectations. But as someone who sings and plays the guitar weekly on stage, I know it's not the easiest thing to do. And being consistenly great for 20+ songs is tough.

I know we've always said Dave is a showman. A frontman. An entertainer... let's be honest. Dave is THE entertainer. THE frontman. THE SHOWSTOPPA! THE ICON! (with appologies to Conmee) But I've never seen someone run a show like he did tonight.

That was the single greatest event I have ever been to. In part because of who Van Halen is to me. What those songs mean to me. I mean, the first 10 songs I ever learned on the guitar were Van Halen songs. And I was singing DLR and VH songs several years before I began playing.

But the amazing thing is: they were spot on tonight. I've seen Eddie not nail the Ice Cream Man solo plenty of time, but he was spot on tonight. I've heard Dave have trouble with the second half of the demanding setlist, but he had no trouble tonight during that I'll Wait, HFT, Women in Love, GGB gauntlet. Wolfgang is the man and I don't know what he's going to do in the future, but I'll be listening. He's progressed to the point that I don't need to say Michael Anthony who? Mikes irrelevant, and there is no reason to compare them anymore. Alex is still amazing. Drums pull everything together. I say that as a guitarist who's had not so great drummer in the past. But the songs fit together in no small part because of Alex.

It looks like my videos on my CPU now, but I most go to sleep since I have to be at work in 7 hours. I will make sure the audio is good, then I'll upload them to Youtube so you all too may experience a small portion of what I experienced tonight.

James out.

(I apologize in advance for spelling and syntax errors...)

biblical fuckin' review!! thanks, brother

redfire
05-02-2012, 08:55 AM
Just a heads up, when I left I was uploading the videos to YouTube. I'll start embedding the videos when I get home. A buddy if mine recorded some too, so I'll see if any of his videos sound good.

vandeleur
05-02-2012, 09:23 AM
Great review redfire :rockon:

SLAUGHTER MAN
05-02-2012, 09:24 AM
Some of my friends from Wichita were at the show tonight, as it is only about 2 1/2 hours from Tulsa. Including one of my closest friends in the world. I look forward to hearing his thoughts on the show, as he had seen them back in the early 80s several times also. Yo, Vin! ;)

HARD ROCK69...can't fuckin' wait to read your post about the Tulsa show. It sucked that St Louis didn't get ROMEO DELIGHT (one of top 5 VH songs) and GIRL GONE BAD..I wish they would have put GGB in PRETTY WOMAN'S place....completely changed my attitude on I"LL WAIT..it smokes like Tommy Chong 4/20. Was good in 2007/08...is beyond killer,slap your woman's ass, light a bomb bad ass on this tour,

Jagermeister
05-02-2012, 10:00 AM
Well great show last night. Set list was already posted so I won't rehash that.

First of all it was fucking hot in that place. I stood up the entire show and wasn't real uncomfortable during it but it was warm. I don't know that it really helped Dave out much which I will explain in more detail later.

The band was on fucking fire. Sound quality was excellent as it usually is in this venue. I tried to shoot some video on my wife's phone but it didn't work. O well. Tons of people were shooting so I am not to worried about it. I wanted to enjoy the show. Like the other shows this one was fast. Not many breaks between songs. Before Ice Cream Man Dave had an Oklahoma rant about his dogs and cows. It was kinda cool. I think we exited the place at 1100 pm. We could have got out quicker but my wife's friend was drunk as hell so we were a little slow getting out. It wasn't sold out but it was close. The place was packed. It seats about as many as MSG to give you an idea of how big the place is.

Ok Dave was in top form for most of the show. As it went on his voice was giving out to the point where by the last two songs I think he could barely speak. It looked almost painful to me. He managed to get all the words out but it was tough. Weird deal. I don't know if anyone else noticed it or not but I sure did. It wasn't before Jump but the song before that (ATBL as I review my notes)he went back to the drum riser and got a drink of something and spit some of it out.


Ed was on fire. Guitar solo was EPIC!

I may post more details as the cob webs clear form my head. Plus I have some work to do so I'll check back later.

Viva Van Halen!

houseofpain
05-02-2012, 10:02 AM
Very moved my brother. Awesome show. Mind blowing. So happy I was able to experience the greatest band ever with you. The only thing that would have made it better would have been if KEB had been able to come with us.

Tom

houseofpain
05-02-2012, 10:41 AM
For all the complaining about the arena and temperature, I wore jeans and a t-shirt and was fine. It was warm, but never uncomfortable.

Momshell
05-02-2012, 11:13 AM
Clip of HFT

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Momshell
05-02-2012, 11:14 AM
and another clip of HFT

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loucap81
05-02-2012, 11:24 AM
I really think they're hitting their stride now, in "midseason form" to use a sports phrase. I have a friend who was at this show as well, a well-known guy on other boards and in the VH bootleg community. He registered here but I don't think he's ever posted here. I encouraged him to submit a review. Anyway he was just lavishing praise about this show. Here were the texts I got:

"Yes they are great. Awesome" (This was in response to my telling him that redfire was telling everyone how great it was)

"Eddie just did a wild feedback thing during EWS"

"Great jam in YRGM"

"Biggest cheer of eve for DTNA"

"Eddie just tore up solo for ICM"

Jagermeister
05-02-2012, 02:31 PM
I want to see a clip of Panama.

fourthcoming
05-02-2012, 02:33 PM
You know what, this Fuckin' band kicks ass.......their steamrolling through cities now.......they had a rough patch here and there, every band gets fatigued.....but their tearing heads off again. Am I the only one still blown away by the new album btw? I listened to it so much it was bordeline rediculous when I first bought it. Had to put it down for a week or two.....switched to listening to boots of all the shows from this tour......I'm back to listening to nothing but ADKOT.....still completely blown away and still get emotional listening to it. I still have to sometimes stop and think to myself......I can't believe after all the drama, that my favorite rock and roll band released a full length, kick ass record with Diamond Dave. Has this been happening to anyone? I'm sure it has......it just still seems surreal to me sometimes. You stop and think about all the bands people have wanted to get back together over the course of time and the likelihood of Van Halen ever getting back and recording with Dave, it still blows my mind. It's a very special thing, a special time, and it truly means alot to me. That's my 2 cents.

redfire
05-02-2012, 02:34 PM
I think I have audio of ATBL, so I'll have to check that out when I get home.

HOP, sorry they didn't play House in your house last night. Next tour maybe...

Jagermeister
05-02-2012, 03:32 PM

Jagermeister
05-02-2012, 03:32 PM

Jagermeister
05-02-2012, 03:38 PM
Epic!

David Lee Rocks
05-02-2012, 04:11 PM
Ok guys, this was the BEST Van Halen show Ive ever seen, and ive seen alot! Even Dave said it was one of the best on the tour so far, 13 rows back left center kind of, FANTASTIC!! My friend i took with me was impressed also, and Kool and the Gang really brought it also! It was worth every penny!! THANK YOU VAN HALEN!! i HEARD A RUMOR ABOUT A SHOW iN oKLAHOMA cITY IN SEPTEMBER, YES!!!!

houseofpain
05-02-2012, 04:48 PM
Holy shit! If Okc happens, I will be going there as well. The old myriad wAs a great place to go see concerts and Chesapeake Arena is even better!

Jagermeister
05-02-2012, 05:18 PM
Van Halen review: Hot forTulsa

Read more from this Tulsa World article at http://www.tulsaworld.com/scene/article.aspx?subjectid=269&articleid=20120502_269_A8_CUTLIN111112

Diamond" David Lee Roth's trademark caterwaul may not carry the same range it did 30 years ago, but who cares? It came close. Tuesday night's Van Halen tour stop at Tulsa's BOK Center proved it.

Van Halen was back. Fans came to hear the original, and Roth helped give it to them. Each dressed in black, family band Alex (drums), Wolfgang (bass) and Eddie Van Halen (guitar) joined Roth for close to two hours of hedonistic rock anthems.

Roth and Eddie Van Halen often played off each other, Roth's trademark yawp a call-and-response ritual to Eddie's throbbing guitar riffs.

"I'll Wait," "Girl Gone Bad" and "Romeo Delight" melded with "Hot for Teacher," "Panama" and "Jump." They rocketed through their famous covers of the Kinks' "You Really Got Me," Roy Orbison's "Oh, Pretty Woman" and John Brim's tasty "Ice Cream Man." Every album was represented, though not every hit: "Hear About it Later," "Dance the Night Away," "Runnin' With the Devil" and "Beautiful Girls" all made the set.

Roth, dressed in black leather, sequins and studs, had his high kicks projected large onto a two-story-tall screen. He kicked, he spun, he twirled his mic stand, he slid, he did the splits, he karate-chopped air, he cracked wise, he changed wardrobes, he postured. He reveled in pomposity.

The fans wouldn't accept anything less. He delivered.

"I see a lot of really young kids here tonight with their parents for their first concert," Roth said. "And I just want to let you know, this music is the reason a lot of you exist today!" he added as the crowd cheered.

Van Halen recorded two of my favorite albums: 1980's "Women and Children First" and 1984's seminal "1984." The former's a win for the unusual dexterity between its ego-blasted mix on drum, bass, vocals and guitar and the latter for its front-to-back endurance, its integration of modern electronic sounds and unabashed rock radio viability.

Both are groundbreaking in their swaggering, heady, heavy sound. Eddie Van Halen's technique is legendary - dynamic and startling. His solos are less noodling than they are rabbitholes into an aural other dimension.

Tuesday night proved fertile terrain for Van Halen classics. During "Everybody Wants Some!," Roth's creepy-guy spoken-word lyrics, "This stuff isn't going out on the Internet, honey. No. It's just a couple of pictures. ... I like the way the line runs up the back of the stockings," became a catcall to the outrageous sexuality of rock 'n' roll itself. Alex Van Halen's tribal beat electrified Wolfgang Van Halen's detonating bass and Eddie Van Halen's freewheeling guitar. The crowd became one with the rhythm, bouncing and singing in unity.

Van Halen's new studio album, "A Different Kind of Truth," dropped Feb. 7 on Interscope Records, and the first Roth-Van Halen since "1984."

Tuesday's concert included new music "Tattoo," "She's the Woman," "The Trouble with Never" and "China Town," packed near the front of the set, the new like a collaboration with the past - a time vehicle for with what people really came to see, which is the music that helped propel its album sales past the 75 million mark and define American rock 'n' roll.

Kool & the Gang opened the show with its 11-member set, funky and energetic with a roster of its classics, including "Fresh," "Tonight," "Too Hot," "Get Down On It," and "Celebration." The bright, brassy trills and plucky bass runs of "Jungle Boogie" got fans screaming, on their feet and clapping their hands.

The band was reportedly chosen to open this tour by Roth himself. It thanked him by playing "Hollywood Swinging," a tune Van Halen covered in its earliest days. Indeed, these are the songs almost everyone knows the words to, and they don't necessarily know how or why.

Yes, it is an odd pairing for an arena tour, but the genre-bending time-warp readied fans with timeless music, and, to a certain extent, helped suspend reality. Kool & the Gang wrapped the arena in an envelope of nostalgia.

Read more from this Tulsa World article at http://www.tulsaworld.com/scene/article.aspx?subjectid=269&articleid=20120502_269_A8_CUTLIN111112

Jagermeister
05-02-2012, 05:19 PM
http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx?Van_Halen_concert__why_was_it_so_stinkin _hot_last_night_/29-15159

As I'm sure so many concertgoers noticed Tuesday night, mannnn, it was steamy at the BOK Center arena during Van Halen's concert.

Contrary to rumor, the air-conditioning wasn't "broke." The heat wasn't turned on, either. Most simply put, Van Halen requested that the air be turned off.

BOK Center Premium Services Manager Sammi Al-Jiboori sent an email (forwarded to the Tulsa World) to many ticketholders before Tuesday's show to let fans know, "Due to artist request, there will be no air movement during Van Halen's performance. This will result in higher than normal temperatures than what you're probably used to here at the BOK Center."

Yes, I've also heard from several fans that the heat "almost ruined" the concert. And yes, it seems a bit obscene for a band to make thousands of fans uncomfortable when they pay good money to support and see the headlining act.

When contacted, BOK Center management had no additional comment.

With some research, the "air circulation ban" is a request made by the band at seemingly all of its tour stops. Many fan message boards, venues and reviews from the 20-plus stops already made on Van Halen's current North American tour reflect as much.

And, really, I've been to many, many shows (everywhere) that were a lot hotter, much more cramped and pulled off with far more chaos. So maybe I'm a bit more unaffected than most. I'm not the "average" concert-goer.

I've been to indoor concerts where temperatures hit triple digits. ... Remember when Cain's Ballroom had no air conditioning? It never did, until less than a decade ago. I've been to arena concerts that were hotter than last night's show. That's why I generally wear light layers: tank, tee, jacket and (in winter) a coat, especially to arena shows. Hey, because sometimes those places are downright frigid, and sometimes, I'm sure, at artist request.

Jagermeister
05-02-2012, 05:21 PM
Holy shit! If Okc happens, I will be going there as well. The old myriad wAs a great place to go see concerts and Chesapeake Arena is even better!

I saw them in OKC on the last tour. It was a great show. Had like 10th row seats. I am not a big fan of that arena though.

loucap81
05-02-2012, 05:58 PM
Re: the OKC rumor. I will not be surprised, and almost expect them to do one last extension of the tour to cover more secondary markets west of the Mississippi River. They did 80 dates for the 2004 Van Hagar tour and 75 for the 2007-08 reunion tour. So far only 61 have taken or will take place.

Light Em' Up!
05-02-2012, 07:35 PM
I will not be surprised, and almost expect them to do one last extension of the tour to cover more secondary markets west of the Mississippi River. They did 80 dates for the 2004 Van Hagar tour and 75 for the 2007-08 reunion tour. So far only 61 have taken or will take place.

I'm crossing my fingers for Boise, SLC, Reno, Portland, etc...Sniper and I would like to hit at least those 4 of they add them on....

perrin29
05-02-2012, 08:15 PM
I'm crossing my fingers for Boise, SLC, Reno, Portland, etc...Sniper and I would like to hit at least those 4 of they add them on....
While you're at it, cross your fingers for me in Halifax.

Light Em' Up!
05-02-2012, 08:45 PM
While you're at it, cross your fingers for me in Halifax.

I'm crossing my fingers and toes for whomever has a desire to see them :-)

Hardrock69
05-02-2012, 09:02 PM
HARD ROCK69...can't fuckin' wait to read your post about the Tulsa show. It sucked that St Louis didn't get ROMEO DELIGHT (one of top 5 VH songs) and GIRL GONE BAD..I wish they would have put GGB in PRETTY WOMAN'S place....completely changed my attitude on I"LL WAIT..it smokes like Tommy Chong 4/20. Was good in 2007/08...is beyond killer,slap your woman's ass, light a bomb bad ass on this tour,


Well, I won't have a post about the Tulsa show, as I was not there. On FB my best friend had this to say:


Still fired up about the VH show in Tulsa! Outstanding production; Edward played like a demon; Blown Away Royale!!!!

redfire
05-02-2012, 10:44 PM
Ok, I have EWS up. It's in 2 parts because of battery problems. But I suck at embedding, so I'll just give the link and someone wants to embed them here, more power to you. Here's the link to my youtube. I'm xxjburr

http://youtu.be/OVDMKhKWAm4

redfire
05-02-2012, 10:44 PM
I'm working on uploading Romeo Delight next.

I'm trying to clean up the audio on these other songs...

Light Em' Up!
05-02-2012, 11:12 PM
Here you go redfire:

Light Em' Up!
05-02-2012, 11:12 PM
And here you go with the embedded part 2

houseofpain
05-02-2012, 11:29 PM
That's great J, but who is the idiot screaming close to you?

redfire
05-02-2012, 11:37 PM
lol, probably William. No telling. Romeo Delight is up...

DONNIEP
05-03-2012, 12:30 AM
Damn, EWS sounds great!

chi-town324
05-03-2012, 12:32 AM
awesome stuff guys...they are bringing it still!!

houseofpain
05-03-2012, 12:33 AM
I was assuming it was @hop1984.

redfire
05-03-2012, 12:49 AM
That's a very good possibility. I have no clue most of the time. Because it could have been any the 3 of us, or all of us.

Dan
05-03-2012, 01:39 AM
Glad You Fuckers Had A Sweet As Time.:D

perrin29
05-03-2012, 08:33 AM
And here you go with the embedded part 2


"In fact..I might even be your Dad" Ha ha. Nice one Dave.

Jagermeister
05-03-2012, 09:09 AM
lol, probably William. No telling. Romeo Delight is up...

Hell if the lights were on in that video you could see me on the opposite side of the arena I bet.

redfire
05-03-2012, 10:05 AM
Lol, nice Jager. I know DTNA should be up on my page as well as another, I just don't remember which ones...

redfire
05-03-2012, 10:35 AM
China Town is up. GGB shortly....

redfire
05-03-2012, 11:31 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=six7g10gf2U

redfire
05-03-2012, 12:43 PM
Damn you smartphone! It's not letting me embed correctly, so if someone wants to do that, that'd be great.

Jagermeister
05-03-2012, 02:12 PM

Jagermeister
05-03-2012, 02:12 PM

redfire
05-03-2012, 05:53 PM
GGB and Hear about it Later are up. Ice Cream Man is uploading. I didn't record the story...

redfire
05-03-2012, 11:50 PM
HAIL


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=add64njmJWE

redfire
05-03-2012, 11:52 PM
Girl Gone Bad


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQ8JUs-jAS8

redfire
05-03-2012, 11:55 PM
Dance the Night Away


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=six7g10gf2U

BenJammin
05-04-2012, 01:32 PM
You know what, this Fuckin' band kicks ass.......their steamrolling through cities now.......they had a rough patch here and there, every band gets fatigued.....but their tearing heads off again. Am I the only one still blown away by the new album btw? I listened to it so much it was bordeline rediculous when I first bought it. Had to put it down for a week or two.....switched to listening to boots of all the shows from this tour......I'm back to listening to nothing but ADKOT.....still completely blown away and still get emotional listening to it. I still have to sometimes stop and think to myself......I can't believe after all the drama, that my favorite rock and roll band released a full length, kick ass record with Diamond Dave. Has this been happening to anyone? I'm sure it has......it just still seems surreal to me sometimes. You stop and think about all the bands people have wanted to get back together over the course of time and the likelihood of Van Halen ever getting back and recording with Dave, it still blows my mind. It's a very special thing, a special time, and it truly means alot to me. That's my 2 cents.

Good post... that's exactly how I feel too ! My neighbors must think I've lost it from all the times I've jammed to this new album in my garage. Just last night my wife actually had to poke her head in the door and ask me to turn it down. God bless her though, she's had to put up with it for 3 months now.:happy64::jumping0041::happy64::jammin::rockit 2:

loucap81
05-04-2012, 01:45 PM
When I was in Pittsburgh, there was a couple next to me maybe in their early 50's, and I made some small talk with them. I told them it was my 6th VH concert on the tour. The woman jokingly said, "You need therapy." I replied, "This IS my therapy."

redfire
05-04-2012, 02:48 PM
Ice Cream Man is up at my YouTube if someone wants to embed it. I'll Wait will be next and you don't don't want to miss it.

VAN HLN CA
05-04-2012, 03:06 PM
Good post... that's exactly how I feel too ! My neighbors must think I've lost it from all the times I've jammed to this new album in my garage. Just last night my wife actually had to poke her head in the door and ask me to turn it down. God bless her though, she's had to put up with it for 3 months now.:happy64::jumping0041::happy64::jammin::rockit 2:

Yea, well you sure drove Junior over the edge....