Official 4/25 Charlotte Meetup/Review Thread

[Va Beach VH Fan]

Welcome to the Official 4/25 Charlotte Meetup/Review thread. This thread is to discuss anything leading up to the show, as well as all reviews.

Let's hear it !

[DONNIEP]

Who's up for a Charlotte show???

[SparkieD]

Had a blast in Charlotte last time around. Met some great Army peeps there. Hoping to make it to both NC shows.

[Va Beach VH Fan]

Charlotte's a possibility, although a Wednesday show is a pain in the butt-ocks....

[Va Beach VH Fan]

Not quite sure why, could easily be a typo, but Charlotte is not listed in the tour dates on the Live Nation website....

[DONNIEP]

Still not seeing the Charlotte date listed anywhere...guess I have a while to save up :gulp:

[DONNIEP]

Finally saw on ticketmaster that tix for this show drop on the 28th! What bar are we meeting up at this time? Was it Ri-Ra's last time?

[vanshipman]

I am pumped and ready for this one!!! If anyone wants to meet up let me know!

[DONNIEP]

I'm in!

[vanshipman]

Awesome, when it gets closer to show time we can exchange contact info.

[DONNIEP]

Where about are you at in North Carolina? Just wondering since I think there's like one other member here from NC.

[vanshipman]

I'm 3 hours from Charlotte close to Asheville NC.

[DONNIEP]

Had a complete stranger come up to me tonight at the local Pizza Hut carryout joint and she asks if I'm going to the Van Halen concert - she saw my VH logo on the back of the SUV. Turns out her and 5 of her friends are going to the Charlotte show. Of course, I directed her here to buy a Roth Army shirt. So is anyone else going to the Charlotte show? I wanted to go to the Greensboro show but I just can't make it (nobody to watch the kid).

[DONNIEP]

Two days left til the Charlotte show!!! Due to unexpected circumstances I have a spare floor seat ticket and if any of you regulars here want to take advantage of it PM me. :gulp:

[Fairwrning]

Enjoy folks...its a hell of a show, of course..

[DONNIEP]

My spare ticket goes on Craigs list tomorrow. If any of the Roth Army regulars want to take advantage of it for free then it's yours. As in for fucking free, no strings attached, nothing. You show up and I'll hand it over. I'd rather give it to one of you than sell it to a stranger in front of the arena on Wednesday night. And, and, if you're within driving distance I'll even eat the fucking fee to overnight the ticket to you. Damn right, I said it and I meant it. I'll take the goddamn ticket to the post office and overnight it to you tomorrow. But I have to get it in the mail by noon and you might have to be home to sign for it - I don't know if USPS delivers if no one signs for it. So there, I'm tossing the offer out there one last time.

[loucap81]

Believe me if I lived down there I'd be happy to take the ticket. I really don't understand why they have a four day layoff in between two cities that are so close to each other. I wonder if they were aiming to play somewhere else down there on 4/23 and it just fell through.

[Floridaman1985]

I'll be there tomorrow. My first ever Van Halen show! Any idea on when they typically do soundcheck? I work pretty close to the arena and may try to see if I can hear anything (though I doubt I will).

[Zing!]

A mighty generous offer, D. If I lived anywhere near I would be all over it. Hope someone around here is able to use it - VH is on a roll!

[DONNIEP]

A mighty generous offer, D. If I lived anywhere near I would be all over it. Hope someone around here is able to use it - VH is on a roll!

Yeah, I really want to hook up one of the members here. If I don't get any takers I'll probably just sell it in front of the venue. I just wish I was close enough to the stage that I could throw one of my Roth Army shirts up to Dave!

[DONNIEP]

Less than 24 hours until Van Halen hits the stage in Charlotte. My daughter was supposed to stay the night tomorrow with the neighbor (her best friend). Well, guess what??? The motherfucking goddamn shit just fell through. I knew this was gonna happen. But it's cool, 'cause I just made my daughter's day - she's going with me! I should have just said fuck school from the beginning and got her a ticket to start with. God help her, 'cause she's gonna see her dad go absolutely fucking apeshit tomorrow nite!!! :gulp:

[Momshell]

Less than 24 hours until Van Halen hits the stage in Charlotte. My daughter was supposed to stay the night tomorrow with the neighbor (her best friend). Well, guess what??? The motherfucking goddamn shit just fell through. I knew this was gonna happen. But it's cool, 'cause I just made my daughter's day - she's going with me! I should have just said fuck school from the beginning and got her a ticket to start with. God help her, 'cause she's gonna see her dad go absolutely fucking apeshit tomorrow nite!!! :gulp:

That's awesome! How old is she? Is she into VH?

[Light Em' Up!]

Less than 24 hours until Van Halen hits the stage in Charlotte. My daughter was supposed to stay the night tomorrow with the neighbor (her best friend). Well, guess what??? The motherfucking goddamn shit just fell through. I knew this was gonna happen. But it's cool, 'cause I just made my daughter's day - she's going with me! I should have just said fuck school from the beginning and got her a ticket to start with. God help her, 'cause she's gonna see her dad go absolutely fucking apeshit tomorrow nite!!! :gulp:

You should of listened to the person who is getting the "Mom of the Year Award!!" LOL! Lucky girl and I bet in her eyes, you are the coolest dad EVER!!!

[DONNIEP]

She's 11 and yeah, she digs Van Halen. She's more into Dave though - go figure :) It's gonna be an experience for her, that's for sure! Too damn bad I don't have small Roth Army shirt for her to wear!

[DONNIEP]

You should of listened to the person who is getting the "Mom of the Year Award!!" LOL! Lucky girl and I bet in her eyes, you are the coolest dad EVER!!!

You're absolutely right - I should have listened to you!!! :)

[Momshell]

She's more into Dave though - go figure :)

That's weird! LOL!!
Watch out - you might have a mini-momshell on your hands! :)

[Light Em' Up!]

She's 11 and yeah, she digs Van Halen. She's more into Dave though - go figure :) It's gonna be an experience for her, that's for sure! Too damn bad I don't have small Roth Army shirt for her to wear!

Oh No! You have a little "Momshell" on your hands! LOL! My 11 year old would be thrilled to go...not for Dave, but "Dance The Night Away" and "Big River"...My 14 year old would probably be babe scoping...ugh...and the 8 year old would be singing along with every word to "Blood and Fire"...

[Light Em' Up!]

That's weird! LOL!!
Watch out - you might have a mini-momshell on your hands! :)

Jeez Momshell...you and I must be telepathic :-)

[SNIPER]

Its amazing how the kids just know all the lyrics. Just blows me away.

[Momshell]

Jeez Momshell...you and I must be telepathic :-)

Wow - this is getting scary!! :)

[mug]

Val has a bd today wolfie needs to be with mommy.That is why the break?

[Light Em' Up!]

Wow - this is getting scary!! :)

You are my Van Halen sister it appears :-)

[DONNIEP]

That's weird! LOL!!
Watch out - you might have a mini-momshell on your hands! :)

You should have seen the look on her face when I told her she was going - freaking priceless!! Now she's in her room, stereo blaring Stay Frosty :)

[DLR Bridge]

Its amazing how the kids just know all the lyrics. Just blows me away.

Their brains are like steel traps at this age. Our age? Not so much. I'm trying to imagine an 8 year old prattling off lines like "king-size repercussions, trouble by the dozen..." too friggin' cute.

[Light Em' Up!]

You should have seen the look on her face when I told her she was going - freaking priceless!! Now she's in her room, stereo blaring Stay Frosty :)

Now that is priceless....here comes the next generation of Van Halen!!! Isn't it the best when you can share that love with your children?

[Momshell]

Their brains are like steel traps at this age. Our age? Not so much. I'm trying to imagine an 8 year old prattling off lines like "king-size repercussions, trouble by the dozen..." too friggin' cute.

You should hear my four year old singing "hit the ground running"!

[Momshell]

You should have seen the look on her face when I told her she was going - freaking priceless!! Now she's in her room, stereo blaring Stay Frosty :)

Wow - cool girl! You done good!!

[SparkieD]

Less than 24 hours until Van Halen hits the stage in Charlotte. My daughter was supposed to stay the night tomorrow with the neighbor (her best friend). Well, guess what??? The motherfucking goddamn shit just fell through. I knew this was gonna happen. But it's cool, 'cause I just made my daughter's day - she's going with me! I should have just said fuck school from the beginning and got her a ticket to start with. God help her, 'cause she's gonna see her dad go absolutely fucking apeshit tomorrow nite!!! :gulp:

That is way cool! I would've bought that ticket from ya if I could've worked out a mid-week trip to Charlotte (Tiki would understand....lol, yeah right!) but I have totally been rooting for the possibility of you taking your little girl. The stars lined up for it, and I can't think of a better father/daughter bonding experience. I am so happy for both of ya!

[DONNIEP]

Thanks Sparkie!!! Can't fucking wait til tonight! Gonna take my kid to the arena and get her formally inducted into the Roth Army!!

I can't believe it's been five years since Van Halen was in town....Gonna be one more hell of a night! :gulp:

[zigdust]

......yeah and that 5 years ago was the opening nite of the tour!

[DONNIEP]

......yeah and that 5 years ago was the opening nite of the tour!

That was a great fucking night!! Opening night of the first tour with Dave in 23 years...they almost blew the roof off of the joint.

[Momshell]

so...is it almost party time in Charlotte yet?!

[DONNIEP]

so...is it almost party time in Charlotte yet?!

It's almost that time!!! We're gonna go a little early so we can get my daughter a shirt, and whatever else she wants :) I'm fucking psyched!!!!!!! :gulp:

[vanshipman]

On our way to the charlotte show

[vanshipman]

I'm at Blackfins if anyone's interested in getting together for drinks, VH BABY!!!

[DONNIEP]

Headin' out for the show!! I can't fucking wait!!! See you guys after I get my mind blown!! Van Fuckin' Halen bitches!!!!!

[sadaist]

On our way to the charlotte show


Bastard.

Got my refresh key ready yet again. Looking forward to the play by play, pics, & videos. Have fun!

[vandeleur]

Have a great one

[Fairwrning]

Enjoy every second peeps..it will be tomorrow before ya know it..Im on day 4 of recovery and just starting to get over the ass-kicking..

[loucap81]

Yeah I'm still feeling the good vibes from Gboro myself :)

Have a good time guys. I hope they change the setlist if for no other reason just to show they're still interested in surprising us and keeping things fresh.

[Carmine]

......yeah and that 5 years ago was the opening nite of the tour!


September 27, 2007...

I wiped away the "years" from my eyes that night...I'll never forget that show...

[Momshell]

I'll be done with kids' bedtime in time to join you all for the show. See you soon!! Donniep promised me updates and pix from the show so I'll pass along what I get! :)
Thanks again donniep!!!

[Light Em' Up!]

Gotta go grocery shopping...ugh....then I will be back checking in on updates. Why oh why do the cupboards have to be bare tonight??? Wishing you all a kick ass time!!!

[Momshell]

http://img.tapatalk.com/4a58b099-8a5b-ec8b.jpg
I don't know if this will work. Trying to post a pic donniep sent from outside arena. If doesn't work, i'll mess around with it after kids asleep.

[Momshell]

Yay it worked!!! :)

[loucap81]

Very nice. I have to say it'll be nice being able to post in these tour threads now as opposed to watching them from afar :)

I would hope that over the last four days they worked up a curveball for this show, even if it's just "Hang 'em High" for the third time or a song they haven't performed yet on the tour like "And the Cradle Will Rock..." or something.

[SparkieD]

September 27, 2007...

I wiped away the "years" from my eyes that night...I'll never forget that show...

No shit, man! It was BEAUTIFUL.......and we were fuckin' THERE!!!

[SlayersRage]

September 27, 2007...

I wiped away the "years" from my eyes that night...I'll never forget that show...

I was there & it was my first time seeing Van Halen such an amazing night!

[Momshell]

Guy passed out during Kool and Gang!!http://img.tapatalk.com/4a58b099-9608-3910.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/4a58b099-9615-b49a.jpg

[Momshell]

Setting up the stage now!!

[Momshell]

Donniep wants to know if DDE rep is a redhead. If so, he says she's hot!!

[Momshell]

Direct quote... The preshow song is about over - gettin ready to fucking blow the place up!!!!

[Momshell]

Lights are down!!!

[Momshell]

Another donniep quote from preshow....Kool and the gang is kicking ass!! We should sell some roth army shirts tonite - had about a dozen people ask where i got mine!!!!

[Momshell]

"here we go!!!"

[Momshell]

No way I'm gonna paraphrase this one!
Holy fucking shit its van halen motherfuckers!!!! Unchained holy shit!!!!

[Momshell]

RWD - goddamn dave sounds fucking great!! Band is on fucking fire!

[Momshell]

STW!!
(p.s. is anybody out there?!)

[Momshell]

You women are gonna go nuts when you see the clip of STW from tonite...

[Momshell]

You women are gonna go nuts when you see the clip of STW from tonite...

I told him he needs to give me more info on that one! Still waiting!

[Momshell]

Full goddamn fucking bug!!! Holy shit i've died and gone to heaven!!

[Momshell]

Dave was acting like he was about to come off the stage and rape this chick <:)> you'll love it - hes bein nasty like you chicks love <>;->>

[ALMOSTsaved]

Just logging on here. For a minute I thought YOU were at the show Momshell....was a bit confused.

[Momshell]

Tattoo now

[perrin29]

Dave was acting like he was about to come off the stage and rape this chick <:)> you'll love it - hes bein nasty like you chicks love <>;->>

Sounds like some good youtube clips to be found after this one.

[Momshell]

Just logging on here. For a minute I thought YOU were at the show Momshell....was a bit confused.

Sorry - mentioned it a couple of pages ago - probably should have made it clearer at the beginning of the show. Posts are coming from donniep! I wish I was there!!

[Momshell]

"Wolfies on a frankie bass, eds using a red and white striped charvel"

[loucap81]

Full goddamn fucking bug!!! Holy shit i've died and gone to heaven!!

Snaps the four show, same setlist streak thankfully :)

[Momshell]

A fierce cry across the jungle nite - EWS!!!

[SlayersRage]

So jealous since the show is only 2hrs away...sounds like VH is killing it!

[Momshell]

Daves doin his EWS rap!

[TitanTopper]

I hope to hell they save some "juice" for me and the rest in Nashville...TWO NIGHTS FROM NOW!! I don't know if I can make it that long.

[Momshell]

"couple of backbends for the ladies"
:)

[Light Em' Up!]

Woo hoo! Sounds like the show is kicking ass! Thanks for the updates!

[DLR Bridge]

Sorry - mentioned it a couple of pages ago - probably should have made it clearer at the beginning of the show. Posts are coming from donniep! I wish I was there!!

I'm still tryin' to figure out how you get your kids to bed so early. Never any such luck on this end. OK, back to the show.

[Momshell]

Woo hoo! Sounds like the show is kicking ass! Thanks for the updates!

You know me - I love the updates! Get to feel some of the excitement of being there!
(glad you're back from the errands!:))

[Momshell]

SOmebody get me a motherfuckin doctor!!! And about 11 beers!!

This joint is packed to the rafters!!

[Momshell]

Sorry for not always using ""s - hope it's clear which posts are from me and which are from donniep. It's just easier on tapatalk to copy and paste my texts.

[Momshell]

I'm still tryin' to figure out how you get your kids to bed so early. Never any such luck on this end. OK, back to the show.

They're still pretty young, and they're morning people (unlike me). They're always asleep no later than 8 - 8:30pm. Of course, they're up by 6:30am!

[Va Beach VH Fan]

Donniep wants to know if DDE rep is a redhead. If so, he says she's hot!!

Nope....

[Momshell]

Chinatown!!!! Damn this song will blow your nuts off! Sorry momshell <:)>

[Momshell]

HAIL now ("damn this sounds good!!")

[Momshell]

"Eddie's on fire!"

[Momshell]

Pretty Woman

[Light Em' Up!]

You know me - I love the updates! Get to feel some of the excitement of being there!
(glad you're back from the errands!:))

I love getting to feel the excitement too! It makes me wish I had the financial means to fly in for every show!!!
(BTW, grocery shopping SUCKS ASS, especially when I have to fly solo)

[Light Em' Up!]

Chinatown!!!! Damn this song will blow your nuts off! Sorry momshell <:)>

Hmmm....blow our "nuts" off??? lol

[Momshell]

Hmmm....blow our "nuts" off??? lol

Poor donniep sounds like he is losing his mind!! I'm loving his updates - I can feel the excitement in his texts - he's having a blast!!

[Momshell]

Drum solo

[Momshell]

Yrgm!

[Momshell]

Trouble With Never

[Momshell]

Once again..too good to paraphrase.
Dont think we'll have a blower rant tonite - hotter than hell in here and daves sweating like a whore in church!

[Light Em' Up!]

So is it hot as hell in there tonight? No blowers going?

[Light Em' Up!]

Jeeez....great minds think alike...

[Momshell]

Dtna!

[Momshell]

Jeeez....great minds think alike...

wow - the telepathy extends throughout the army! :)

[Light Em' Up!]

wow - the telepathy extends throughout the army! :)

And I thought it was just you and me sister :bigwink:

[Momshell]

I'll Wait

[Momshell]

Too quiet around here - I'm getting tired! Too soon to start looking for YouTubes of STW?!

[Momshell]

HFT

"Ed was using another charvel - yellow and black. Back on a black wolfgang."

[Light Em' Up!]

It is quiet around here tonight Momshell...where is everyone??? I'm curious about the STW video too...

[Momshell]

http://img.tapatalk.com/4a58b099-af6b-1080.jpg

[Momshell]

It is quiet around here tonight Momshell...where is everyone??? I'm curious about the STW video too...

new pic? are those your sneakers? I'm gonna have to get me some flipflops this summer. First summer in awhile that I'm not mad at Eddie for one thing or another!
(sorry - this could totally derail this thread!)

[Momshell]

Women in Love now

[perrin29]

HFT

"Ed was using another charvel - yellow and black. Back on a black wolfgang."

NICE! I'll be checking clips tomorrow.

[Light Em' Up!]

new pic? are those your sneakers? I'm gonna have to get me some flipflops this summer. First summer in awhile that I'm not mad at Eddie for one thing or another!
(sorry - this could totally derail this thread!)

They are my sneakers :-) They look really worn out now, that's when I first got them. A gift from you know who :-) After I got mine, my daughter put them on her B day list, so 3/5 of our family now have them...

[Momshell]

Girl gone bad!!!!! All we need now is LUTS for light 'em up! <:)>

[loucap81]

Well that next song will be the last question mark, after that we know how it ends--Beautiful Girls, ICM, Panama, Guitar Solo, ATBL, Jump.

[Light Em' Up!]

Girl gone bad!!!!! All we need now is LUTS for light 'em up! <:)>

From reading posts from the experts (I'm a rookie) on this page, it sounds like I am WAY off in dreamland to ever hope that will happen, but then again, I have always been a dreamer.

[loucap81]

Glad that GGB is back but barring a miracle that's it for the wildcards. Still, glad they changed the set tonight and sounds like another fantastic show.

[Light Em' Up!]

Well that next song will be the last question mark, after that we know how it ends--Beautiful Girls, ICM, Panama, Guitar Solo, ATBL, Jump.

Drum roll.....

[Momshell]

:)
Singin about the roth army ladies now - beautiful girls!! <:)>

[Momshell]

ICM now

[Momshell]

:)
Singin about the roth army ladies now - beautiful girls!! <:)>

I guess I can't just hit 'thanks' cause I can't thank myself, but I didn't say it. Thanks Donniep!!
(I'm confused!)

[Zempi]

Our next set of shows cannot come soon enough!! Thanks for these updates. Would LOVE to be there!

[Momshell]

Panama now.

[Momshell]

Eds solo - damn he's shredding!

[Momshell]

Atbl!

[Momshell]

Shit - sorry guys- I fell asleep waiting for Jump! It happened - show's over. Time for bed!! See ya in the am with YouTubes!

[Momshell]

Awesome show!!! Time to head home for some beers and see whats up at the army <>;->>

[sob33316]

Shit - sorry guys- I fell asleep waiting for Jump! It happened - show's over. Time for bed!! See ya in the am with YouTubes!

I hear ya momshell....waiting to do midnight feeding and i am going to bed. I almost fell asleep also!

[Floridaman1985]

Just got back home from the show. My first VH show and first time seeing DLR live. It kicked ass! I was very glad I got to hear GGB, HAIL and Full Bug. Those were the alternates I was really hoping for, especially GGB.

During one of the songs, Roth had a funny moment trying to get one of the lighting guys to put the spotlight on two girls up high, stage right. I'm sure someone will have the exacts. Sorry, my memory is pretty blurry right now.

[DONNIEP]

Back from the show! First off, thanks to Momshell for posting the updates! This lady is a class act all the way! Even though I must have texted her like a hundred times she didn't mind :) Sorry I don't have any good pictures - my daughter's android died and I can NOT figure out how to zoom my damn phone in before taking a picture. Makes it look like we were out on Trade Street, but we were really only half way back on the floor. I didn't shoot any video because her phone crapped out. We had damn good seats but I probably should have waited til today to buy my tickets - probably could have been up front.

If you're thinking about skipping Kool And The Gang's set, do yourself a favor and check it out. Those motherfuckers can still jam and they freaking bring it!! Great set and the place was going nuts over them! Another thing, if you wear your Roth Army shirt be prepared to be stopped by about a dozen strangers. I told them all to come over to the Roth Army and pick one up - apparently everbody does want some!

What to say about the show? Anything I say will be an understatment. The show was incredible! It was a stellar production from start to finish! There were absolutely zero technical issues. And no, there was no blower rant. It was hotter than hell in there and like I said, Dave was sweating like crazy. Dave did give the spotlight guy a hard time because he wanted the spot on a couple of cute chicks off to the left of the stage. But come on! Everybody in the fucking arena knew exactly which chicks he was pointing at and the spotlight guy couldn't find them??? So yeah, Dave razzed the dude a little.

And for those reviewers who've said that Dave is slow, or doesn't jump around as much - fuck you very much! The dude barely stood still the whole time and tossed in plenty of hi-kicks, a couple of back bends almost all the way to the floor and at least 5 splits. What more do they want? A fucking cheerleader routine???

Dave's voice - it sounded fucking great to me! There was even one scream that sounded so good I couldn't fucking believe it. Youtube clips don't do this show justice. I'm not arguing that there's some bad ones out there. But tonight was great and I got no complaints. Besides, it's Dave we're talking about and I've never seen him give a bad performance, at least not one that I've paid to go see. And tonight was no different. Dave was on from the time he hit the stage until they fucking walked off. His energy was through the fucking roof the whole time and he didn't miss a beat or slow down once. First show I've seen where he didn't say he "forgot the fucking words" and I actually missed that :) It's almost like hearing Jump at the end of the show - you just know it's coming.

Wolfie - last tour I was disappointed. And I've pissed and moaned over the years since about him being in the band. I was wrong. I was fucking wrong. This kid worked his ass off all night long and sounded great! Not only that, but I've gotten so used to hearing him sing back-up that I'm glad Mikey wasn't there squealing all over Dave's singing. Wolf kinda hangs back, plays his ass off and doesn't show off. The band ain't pushing him down our throats - he's just up there doing his job. And I am glad it's him. The kid must have his head screwed on right because if most of us got tapped to be up there every night we'd probably already be in Betty Ford.

Al - not much to say about Al. He's Alex Van Halen - one of the greatest rock drummers ever. Period. He's damn rock solid and the drum sound at the show was phenomenal. Don't like I'll Wait? Wait til you hear it live and hear Al pounding the shit out of his kit. I dug his solo and my daughter REALLY liked it! It's short but it's all about precision and fury, as Dave would say.

Eddie - I don't even know what to say. What's not been said about Ed? The guy is un-fucking-real and was on fire tonight! There is no way on Earth that he should sound as good as he does. There's just no explaining it. The more I think about it, I almost wonder if that was even him on the 2004 tour. I mean, how could this be the same guy??? He looks great, plays like he did 30 years ago and kicks your fucking ass every night! And before he took a bow during his solo, he was looking at the audience and the crowd was going abso-fucking-lutely apeshit and he smiled this humble kind of smile and said thank you and you could tell he meant it. Doesn't sound like much, but to see it on his face and to know that he's all there and in the moment, it's just unreal.

And if you have a kid that likes Van Halen, or likes Dave, even just a little bit, and IF they want to go to the show, if they really want to go, take 'em. Buy 'em a shirt, get 'em a drink and enjoy the moment. My daughter had the best freaking time and it was so cool to look over at her and see her smiling and singing along. I know that it's not her favorite music. But just seeing her really enjoy herself and seeing her throw her hands up and scream "DAVE!!!!!!!" was priceless. Not to get all sappy or anything, but it was really touching to share it with her. It was her first concert and damn if it wasn't a memorable one. Her only disappointment? They didn't play Stay Frosty and that's her favorite VH song right now :)

To wrap it up, it was a great freaking show! It was Van Fuckin' Halen!!! If you can get your ass to a show then by God you had better not miss out! You'll be sorry that you did! I was thinking about all my Roth Army brothers and sisters that haven't been to a show yet and wishing you guys didn't have to wait to see this! It was better than I ever dreamed it would be and I can't wait for the next one!!!

Roth ON motherfuckers!!!!! Time to toss out the empties... :) :gulp:

[ashstralia]

brilliant DONNIE!:appl:

thanks for taking the time to type that; great read.

god i hope they make it down under!!!

[DONNIEP]

god i hope they make it down under!!!

Dude, I hope they do!!! If not, I hope they put out a DVD for you guys. No, it's not the same. But if you drink like 9 beers, turn down the lights and crank the home theatre system to ELEVEN then you'll see what I'm talkin' about :)

[ashstralia]

i know man... i got the maiden 'flight 666' dvd after being in the front row. ALMOST as good. almost.:)

[DONNIEP]

i know man... i got the maiden 'flight 666' dvd after being in the front row. ALMOST as good. almost.:)

Well next tour bring your ass over to the States! I'll put you up. Hell, I'll put up all you guys from Oz!!! But I ain't buying the beer :)

[Dan]

Sweet As Review,DONNIEP.:D

Roth On.:hitch:

[Dan]

Bring On The YouTubes.:D

[DONNIEP]

Sweet As Review,DONNIEP.:D

Roth On.:hitch:

Pants off? :)

[VAN HLN CA]

Shaven head tall guy in middle behind red shirt is about where I was opening night '07, one of the best nights of my life......"Down innnn Charlotteeee" as the Frosty Man said!

[vandeleur]

Awesome review donnie , cheers for the updates sounds like a Stella time had by all

[Dan]

Pants off? :)

Pants And Socks Off.:D

[Dan]

Van Halen Charlotte 4/25/12
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohDY1fKcwis

[DONNIEP]

HOLY SHIT!!! Thanks Dan!!! It's like dejavu all over again!! :gulp:

[Dan]

@45 Second Mark,Some Fucker Throws A Tennis Ball On Stage.

[DONNIEP]

Who brings a fucking tennis ball to a Van Halen concert and throws it up on stage??? If I thought I could have gotten close enough to the stage I would have tossed up a Roth Army shirt to Dave!

[vandeleur]

That would be fucking crazy Dave holding an army shirt up :first:

[DONNIEP]

They didn't play this one tonite, but I know the Roth Army ladies will appreciate the video...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O97FVCYmEPo

[Momshell]

Who brings a fucking tennis ball to a Van Halen concert and throws it up on stage??? If I thought I could have gotten close enough to the stage I would have tossed up a Roth Army shirt to Dave!

That's it - if I get seats close to the stage for the next shows I go to I'm buying an extra shirt and throwing it up there. Ya never know - and how awesome would that be?!

[Momshell]

This one has no label but pretty sure based on her other vids it's from this show......HFT
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[Momshell]

I guess 28 seconds of ICM is better than none at all...
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[Momshell]

clip of EVH
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[Momshell]

another clip of EVH
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[Momshell]

and the last clip of Eddie's solo
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[ashstralia]

thanks momshell... fantastic. DONNIE, if only i could just drop everything for a fortnight... aah well.

[Zing!]

Her only disappointment? They didn't play Stay Frosty and that's her favorite VH song right now :)

Your daughter's not alone on that score. Just about everyone here wishes they'd play 'Stay Frosty!'

Thanks for the great review, D - glad you had a kick ass time!

:thumb:

[private parts]

FYI

"Van Halen featuring guest Ky-Mani Marley at Thompson-Boling Arena, Knoxville, Tn"
Looks like Kool and the Gang aren't on the added shows.

[private parts]

Anybody having trouble getting a camera in the venues? My phone is for shit, but I have a decent camera that takes HD vid.

[Angel]

FYI

"Van Halen featuring guest Ky-Mani Marley at Thompson-Boling Arena, Knoxville, Tn"
Looks like Kool and the Gang aren't on the added shows.

Kool's overseas. Got a tweet inviting me to their show in Lebanon.

[vanshipman]

What a killer show in Charlotte last night!!! Thanks to Donnie for the updates, my phone was getting the service for some reason, but Van Halen were absolutely killer. Dave put on a killer show and sounded fantastic, and the band was like a freight train. Eddie is just unbelievable!!! Comparing Eddie now to 2007 is laughable, the man is just deadly great...the Van Halen express is taking no prisoners on this tour!!! Dave announced at the end of Eddies solo, winner by knockout and still champ, Edward Van Halen!!! Well said Dave, and so are you.

[vanshipman]

I meant to type "wasn't" getting signal btw...lol sorry, I'm still a bit punch drunk from last night...lol

[SparkieD]

Anybody having trouble getting a camera in the venues? My phone is for shit, but I have a decent camera that takes HD vid.

Got mine in Greensboro with no issues. It's not a small camera so I couldn't have hidden it if I wanted to. Far cry from the show in Charlotte in '07. I had to hide my little point-and-shoot in my bra.

[loucap81]

Theoretically there shouldn't be a problem getting any audio/video/photography equipment in unless it's against venue policy, as DDE specifically told the Army that video recording was OK right? I will say that I've simply walked right in without a problem at every show I've attended.

[ThrillsNSpills]

Thanks Donnie and Momshell. Killer clips, great set list. Goosebumps..check. :)

[DONNIEP]

Ya know, Dave said last night at the show that they were going to come back a whole lot sooner next time. I'm sure he says that at every show, and I'm sure he means it. I sure as hell hope the rest of the band is up for it! And that got me thinking about the attendance for this tour. Seein' as how I'm down to my last 7 good brain cells, I can't remember what you guys have said about the crowds at the previous shows this year. Have the venues been pretty much packed? Last night the place was packed all the way up to the rafters, must have been 15,000 people there. I mean, I know it's got to cost a fortune to take this tour on the road, but if attendance has been really good I wonder if they could put this show on the road every year. Hey, I know that's asking a lot - this is Van Halen after all :) But I just hope I don't have to wait another five years to see 'em again!

[loucap81]

Greenville isn't that far from Charlotte is it? They'll be there in August.

[DONNIEP]

You know, I didn't even think about that. Looks like I'll be savin' up this summer :) :gulp:

[SparkieD]

I had an 11 y/o boy come up to me today at my kid's school with excitement in his eyes to tell me that his dad was at this show and to be sure that I got to see 'em too. You should've seen his face when I showed him my Greensboro pics. There is hope for today's youth yet!

[loucap81]

There have been a LOT of people with kids on here throughout the years who have remarked at how much their kids like VH. It's the same reason that even today's high schoolers still get into Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and The Beatles. Even if those kids also like crap music, at least the bands that made great music get through to them.

[VAiN]

There have been a LOT of people with kids on here throughout the years who have remarked at how much their kids like VH. It's the same reason that even today's high schoolers still get into Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and The Beatles. Even if those kids also like crap music, at least the bands that made great music get through to them.

You are correct, Lou.. I've seen a lot fo younger folk at the shows that I've attended and it gives me hope...

[Dan]

Van Halen - 4/25/12 Charlotte - JUMP


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGui8yZJjCY

[Momshell]

Still no video of She's the Woman....:(

[DONNIEP]

I'll wait in Charlotte...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odH3Vz2E0ko&feature=related

[DONNIEP]

ATBL...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTOmn7K4zrE&list=UUAppY1Ckfr0nVuukSdoLZMw&index=1&feature=plcp

[DONNIEP]

Panama...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69db2g7A82o&list=UUAppY1Ckfr0nVuukSdoLZMw&index=3&feature=plcp

[SunisinuS]

3;30 Check this shit out.

[DONNIEP]

Tattoo...Wolf's playin' a Frankie bass and Ed's playin' a Charvel...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z41ebSPpT9k&feature=relmfu

[DONNIEP]

Somebody Get Me A Doctor!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=it5Og0RtyT0

[DONNIEP]

YRGM...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieWnqAL9YYI&feature=relmfu

[DONNIEP]

Hot For Teacher...."We're gonna have some chocolate for breakfast!!! Smoke 'em while you got 'em!!"


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4LHPQiSW8o&feature=relmfu

[SunisinuS]

More better stuff....cannot wait until the next album.....the riffing in the middle end......The Mighty VH!