Official 4/12 Orlando Meetup/Review Thread

[Va Beach VH Fan]

Welcome to the Official 4/12 Orlando Meetup/Review thread. This thread is to discuss anything leading up to the show, as well as all reviews.

Let's hear it !!

[VAiN]

I'll be making a stop here and will need lots of beer...

[scott b]

bring the party on down to the sunshine state,IM FUCKIN PUMPED!!!!

[scott b]

I heard tickets go on sale 2/3 for VIP ,im so there!

[scott b]

correction,monday 2/6 cant come quick enough.

[qikgts]

Can they PLEASE start selling these tix already???

I'm a tad anxious... .. .

[scott b]

Amen to that brother!

[scott b]

So i got my vip package today,was logged in for an hour before and front row sold out in 30 seconds.How much do you wanna bet they went right to the ticket scalpers?MOTHER FUCKER!!!!!! anyway i guess im somewhere between row 2-15 Anybody else doing the VIP thing?lets hear it!!!!!

[qikgts]

No VIP, but I got my two!!!

[scott b]

Are we the only ones from the army going? HELLO????????????????

[VAiN]

I'll be there with a couple of members as well... Where are you sitting?

[qikgts]

I'm up in 111a. Right near the isle, row 33 seats 3 and 4... Not quite the uppa dek...

[VAiN]

We'll be in 105, row 15...

SOOOOO... where's the pre-show and what's a decent hotel near the arena?

[qikgts]

Might not be a pre show for me. Pretty sure I'll have to wait for the lady to get done working then make the bout an hour drive over. As far as hotels go just don't stay on the south side of 408 in any of the areas within like 5 miles of I4. That's a shitty part of town. There's a Courtyard in Downtown. I think it's like a mile or two away from the Amway... Might be a little spendy this time of year though...

[scott b]

Doing the vip thing somewhere between row 2-15.Staying at the Point Orlando Resort on Universal Blvd.I guess we ll take a cab over,I will be in no shape to drive afterwards and yes I wil be sporting the ARMY shirt.

[scott b]

26 days and counting!

[scott b]

HaHa 13 days baby,Ithink im gonna have a pre VanHalen party this weekend and get drunk as a mother in honor of the greatest band in the land!

[qikgts]

In the sticky section now!!! Gettin' close!!!

[scott b]

Anybody else doing the vip thing? I would like to hang with some members if possible,shout it out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[scott b]

48 hours to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[VAiN]

I'll be there!

[qikgts]

Tick fucking tock!!!!

[scott b]

The dawn of a new day is upon us and the mighty Van Halen rolls into town today.Im so jacked i couldnt sleep.I ve been up since 3:30 this morning anyway to all my fellow brothers and sisters in the army of Roth who are going tonite,HAVE A GREAT FUCKIN TIME!!!!!!!!!!!! Iknow i will !

[VAiN]

VH Florida Road Trip 2012™ starts today!

[qikgts]

A great wind blew in across the Orlando Metro area... And it said to me, "Steve, tonight is ladies night. Oh wait, I meant; Steve, tonight is Van Fucking Halen Night! Lock the doors! Hide the kids, and get ready for your mind to be blown by the band that defines rock and roll!"

[VAiN]

Room is booked... staying at the Crown a little less than a mile from the arena... should be a nice little drunk walk!

[VAiN]

http://img.tapatalk.com/328a0f04-f37f-eb85.jpg
Ready to rock!

[Va Beach VH Fan]

$20 says you get told to cover that up.... :D

[twonabomber]

is Orlando in Broward County? you know, where 2 Live Crew had all their problems? :D

[VAiN]

is Orlando in Broward County? you know, where 2 Live Crew had all their problems? :D

No, I live near Ft. Lauderdale which is in Broward. I remember the 2 Live days.. Those were the days!

[Momshell]

Have an amazing time everyone! Not trying to be too selfish, but....please please please someone keep us poor folks at home posted about any surprises in the set list. :)

[VAiN]

If the Amway offers better signal than the Bank Atlantic (which would be any) I'll upload pics..

[Dan]

VAiN,You Meeting Up With Doug T?

[vandeleur]

If the Amway offers better signal than the Bank Atlantic (which would be any) I'll upload pics..

Am looking forward to them , Tuesday was quiet on the update front :)

[vandeleur]

:
http://img.tapatalk.com/328a0f04-f37f-eb85.jpg
Ready to rock!

Rockin tee :thumb:

[VAiN]

http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4e926-4b69-1edb.jpg

[vandeleur]

class

[VAiN]

http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4e926-4f4c-8360.jpg

JJ the Vag Pounder, VAiN, Douglas T and Wiseguy.. Now we're in trouble!

[Sensible Shoes]

LOL@ DouglasT with Dave's overalls on.

[VAiN]

http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4e926-65b8-b3ff.jpg
We are having too much fun!!

[qikgts]

It's Ladies Night now!!! KATG tearing it up funk style!!!

[qikgts]

It's a Celebration!!!

[Light Em' Up!]

Have an amazing time everyone! Not trying to be too selfish, but....please please please someone keep us poor folks at home posted about any surprises in the set list. :)

Right there with you Momshell! Crossing my fingers and toes for some updates tonight...I'm especially looking for one that says "HOLY FUCK---they just played Light Up the Sky!"

[Light Em' Up!]

@Vain: That shirt is BAD ASS!!! Have a fabulous time!

[VAiN]

http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4e926-711d-80e3.jpg

[So this is love]

where the fuck did you get this??? I want one!!!!

[Momshell]

:lmao:What a bunch of hams!! You guys are cracking me up!

[VAiN]

http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4e926-7504-6611.jpg
These guys came from Brazil!!

[qikgts]

Swiffering...

[ALMOSTsaved]

Yeah that's a gong. #VanHalen twitter.com/Silk6Shooter/s…— Christian Rains (@Silk6Shooter) April 13, 2012

[Momshell]

http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4e926-7504-6611.jpg
these guys came from brazil!!

awesome!!

[Momshell]

Swiffering...

Updates already - looks like it's gonna be a good one for us at home tonight. Yay!!!
Thank you!

[VAiN]

http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4e926-7899-c5c0.jpg

[Momshell]

where the fuck did you get this??? I want one!!!!

vhstore.com
I'm dying to get one but with three little kids, I'd never get to wear it :(

[RealTwisted]

Wonder if they had a roadie assigned to making sure there are no blowers present

[Momshell]

Thanks for the pic vain! Can feel the excitement through the computer!

[qikgts]

Unchained!!!!

[ALMOSTsaved]

World's greatest Rock 'n' Roll band is about to hit the stage in Orlando. #VanHalen #VintageEddie— Scott Lee (@SleeTweets) April 13, 2012

[VAiN]

http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4e926-7a29-0fff.jpg

[So this is love]

vhstore.com
I'm dying to get one but with three little kids, I'd never get to wear it :(

I would have the same problem but I will find a way to get it on someday.

[TwoFoolsAMinute]

Woooo Hit the ground runnin!

[Momshell]

I would have the same problem but I will find a way to get it on someday.

Gotta change in the car - like middle school all over again!

[hambon4lif]

Wonder if they had a roadie assigned to making sure there are no blowers presentAt Rosemont, I clued everyone in 113 about the 'blower rant', and when Dave went into it, everyone would yell "BLOW THAT KILLER!!" at the same time.
...it didn't work, but it's still a damn good idea.

It would most likely crack Dave up to hear something like that.

[Light Em' Up!]

Thanks for the pic vain! Can feel the excitement through the computer!

Right with you!!! Love that we will get updates tonight :-)

[Momshell]

@VanHalen song #2: "Running With the Devil"— Tom Johnson (@anchortom) April 13, 2012

[Momshell]

@VanHalen song 3: "She's The Woman"— Tom Johnson (@anchortom) April 13, 2012

[ALMOSTsaved]

I guess Momshell has the running set list with the tweets under @VanHalen.... The tweets under #vanhalen are pretty much null and void.

[Momshell]

I guess Momshell has the running set list with the tweets under @VanHalen.... The tweets under #vanhalen are pretty much null and void.

just searched vanhalen - there are 2 guys posting the songs - not much commentary though

[Momshell]

YAY!!!!
@VanHalen song #4: "The Full Bug"— Tom Johnson (@anchortom) April 13, 2012

[Light Em' Up!]

I guess Momshell has the running set list with the tweets under @VanHalen.... The tweets under #vanhalen are pretty much null and void.

I don't know how this twitter thing works, but so long as Momshell keeps em' coming, I am THRILLED!

[ALMOSTsaved]

It's like since the NY shows, the Tweets haven't been that consistant. NY was a goldmine.

[Momshell]

don't know how to edit this guy's spelling!
@VanHalen song #5: "Tatoo"— Tom Johnson (@anchortom) April 13, 2012

[Momshell]

Damn shits so loud! #vanhalen— Alex Eaton (@AlexEaton13) April 13, 2012

[Light Em' Up!]

don't know how to edit this guy's spelling!
@VanHalen song #5: "Tatoo"— Tom Johnson (@anchortom) April 13, 2012


No worries :-) We get the idea

[Momshell]

pic in this one :)
Two of the GREATEST OF ALL TIME! David Lee Roth x Eddie Van Halen #vanhaleninstagr.am/p/JV0CQwR-DJ/— Devanand Ramjit (@NYMetsNYJetsFan) April 13, 2012

[ALMOSTsaved]

Unfortunately you can't edit Tweets. I tried it as an experiment the other night. Was gonna post a fake one after that idiot posted that he couldn't believe they played "Me Wise Magic." Was gonna change one to "Light Up The Sky / In A Simple Rhyme." :) Of course I was going to admit the hoax.

[TwoFoolsAMinute]

Me wise magic!!!!!

[Momshell]

No worries :-) We get the idea

haha - you guys would probably get it if it said T!

[Momshell]

Me wise magic!!!!!

LOL! I can't take it anymore!! Was fucked up all night over this the last time!

[Momshell]

Woo Hoo!
Just saw David Lee Roth's ass #pistoltat #wrinklyass— Alex Eaton (@AlexEaton13) April 13, 2012

[Momshell]

#EverybodyWantsSome— Scott Lee (@SleeTweets) April 13, 2012

[NIN1211]

It's like since the NY shows, the Tweets haven't been that consistant. NY was a goldmine.


Every two nights we get this...http://cbswjmk.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/76079511_101.jpg?w=298&h=167&crop=1
Life is good

[Light Em' Up!]

Unfortunately you can't edit Tweets. I tried it as an experiment the other night. Was gonna post a fake one after that idiot posted that he couldn't believe they played "Me Wise Magic." Was gonna change one to "Light Up The Sky / In A Simple Rhyme." :) Of course I was going to admit the hoax.

Were you trying to screw with me?!?!?

[Momshell]

Every two nights we get this...http://cbswjmk.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/76079511_101.jpg?w=298&h=167&crop=1
Life is good

It most certainly is!! :)

[ALMOSTsaved]

Oh I know...but I was referring to the constant updates in the Tweets. The Tweets themselves are usually all great. But they're just not as plentiful in number as they were at the NY shows. I was getting twenty Tweets at a time.

[Light Em' Up!]

Woo Hoo!
Just saw David Lee Roth's ass #pistoltat #wrinklyass— Alex Eaton (@AlexEaton13) April 13, 2012


Momshell's favorite part of the show??? LOL!

[Momshell]

Oh I know...but I was referring to the constant updates in the Tweets. The Tweets themselves are usually all great. But they're just not as plentiful in number as they were at the NY shows. I was getting twenty Tweets at a time.

They're slowing down now - the show must be distracting the tweeters!

[Sensible Shoes]

That ass ain't wrinkly. No way.

[Momshell]

@VanHalen song #7: "Somebody Get Me A Doctor!"— Tom Johnson (@anchortom) April 13, 2012

[ALMOSTsaved]

They're slowing down now - the show must be distracting the tweeters!

Oh I'm sure I'll be too distracted in NOLA in June.

[Momshell]

That ass ain't wrinkly. No way.

I know - that pissed me off too! That person doesn't deserve to see Dave's ass!

[Momshell]

Momshell's favorite part of the show??? LOL!

you know it!! :)

[Sensible Shoes]

Momshell's favorite part of the show??? LOL!

Shoes' too

[Light Em' Up!]

Shoes' too

You girls are funny :-)

[Momshell]

Chinatown
(this is so much easier than embedding the tweets!:duh:)

[Momshell]

Hail!

[Momshell]

DOUCHE #1
Dear, Dearest @vanhalen we did not come here for the new stuff....— Megan Cohea (@espnchic75) April 13, 2012

[Sensible Shoes]

I thought you only called guys "douche". Let's make up something horrible and inventive for female sheep.

[Momshell]

@DavidLeeRoth just admitted he forgot the "f-ing" words in the middle of "Hear About It Later". Classic!!!!— Tom Johnson (@anchortom) April 13, 2012

[TwoFoolsAMinute]

Is wanting to hear the old stuff being sheep?

[Momshell]

#VanHalen rockin 🎸🎤 twitter.com/chelsMFrodgers…— Chelsea Rodgers (@chelsMFrodgers) April 13, 2012

[VAiN]

Full bug!!

[Light Em' Up!]

I thought you only called guys "douche". Let's make up something horrible and inventive for female sheep.

I agree....any good ideas ladies??? Douchette?

[Momshell]

David Lee Roth and Eddie Van Halen still got it. #VanHalen x Orlando— Devanand Ramjit (@NYMetsNYJetsFan) April 13, 2012

[Momshell]

Pretty Woman

[Light Em' Up!]

Is wanting to hear the old stuff being sheep?

Not necessarily, but they ARE promoting a new album, so it would make sense that they would play the new stuff...why wouldn't you want to go to hear new stuff too? Shit knows, we have waited long enough for some!

[Sensible Shoes]

I'm partial to "cock breath."

[Momshell]

I thought you only called guys "douche". Let's make up something horrible and inventive for female sheep.

Here - this should add fuel to the fire...
I can always say I saw Eddie Van Halen & his son on stage, melt my senses..... DLR should hang it up!!!!— Megan Cohea (@espnchic75) April 13, 2012

[Momshell]

I'm partial to "cock breath."

Works for me - can we abbreviate that CB?!

[Momshell]

Drum solo

[TwoFoolsAMinute]

That crab infested cunt

[Momshell]

YRGM now

[Momshell]

That crab infested cunt

Was trying not to go there - hate the c-word! Did make me laugh though. And she does deserve it!

[Momshell]

Eddie Van Halen has no regard for human life!!!!! #Unreal #VanHalen— Devanand Ramjit (@NYMetsNYJetsFan) April 13, 2012

[Momshell]

Trouble With Never
seems like the show is going fast, or is it just me?

[Light Em' Up!]

Trouble With Never
seems like the show is going fast, or is it just me?

I was feeling like that when you said it was Alex's drum solo...

[TwoFoolsAMinute]

Why doesn't the USA embrace the "c-word" like the British have.

[Momshell]

Wow one of the best concerts I've been too. Old as shit or not the still go HARD!— Alex Eaton (@AlexEaton13) April 13, 2012

[Light Em' Up!]

Why doesn't the USA embrace the "c-word" like the British have.

As being the recent recipient of being called that for standing up for Dave Van Halen, I can say I dislike that word VERY strongly....

[Momshell]

Why doesn't the USA embrace the "c-word" like the British have.

I don't wanna represent the whole USA - I think it might just be women here - just always grossed me out!!

[Momshell]

As being the recent recipient of being called that for standing up for Dave Van Halen, I can say I dislike that word VERY strongly....

say what? do tell!

[Momshell]

Dance the Night Away

[TwoFoolsAMinute]

It was the official word over at DDLR.com

[Momshell]

here's the moment we've all been waiting for..................
In the wise words of David Lee Roth "fuck you and your air conditioner"— Alex Eaton (@AlexEaton13) April 13, 2012

[Momshell]

Acapella harmony on "Dance the Night Away" sounded AWESOME!Not missing Michael Anthony tonight.— Tom Johnson (@anchortom) April 13, 2012

[Momshell]

@VanHalen song #15: "I'll Wait"— Tom Johnson (@anchortom) April 13, 2012

[Momshell]

It was the official word over at DDLR.com

I can deal with it, as long as it doesn't get used against me!

[Light Em' Up!]

say what? do tell!

Long story....some jerk on FB...no worries...

[Momshell]

Hot For Teacher

[Momshell]

Long story....some jerk on FB...no worries...

Sounds like a real douche!

[Sensible Shoes]

At DDLR, the C word started showing up in other words - Cuntfused, cun't Cuntinue, etc etc etc. We got desensitized to it very quickly. :biggrin:

[Momshell]

"Hey, no meta-physics after happy hour." - David Lee Roth #vanhalen— Steven Shea (@StevenShea) April 13, 2012

[Momshell]

At DDLR, the C word started showing up in other words - Cuntfused, cun't Cuntinue, etc etc etc. We got desensitized to it very quickly. :biggrin:

ah yes - quite familiar with these....I'll adjust!

[TwoFoolsAMinute]

At DDLR, the C word started showing up in other words - Cuntfused, cun't Cuntinue, etc etc etc. We got desensitized to it very quickly. :biggrin:

LOL zactly.

[Momshell]

Women in Love

[Light Em' Up!]

At DDLR, the C word started showing up in other words - Cuntfused, cun't Cuntinue, etc etc etc. We got desensitized to it very quickly. :biggrin:

As long as I am not being called one, it's all good....I think that special word is saved for gals that really earn it, and I don't think I do. That was a first for me.

[TwoFoolsAMinute]

once you start writing all your words to cuntain it, it's hard to stop. And it's cuntageous.

[Momshell]

Girl Gone Bad!

[Light Em' Up!]

once you start writing all your words to cuntain it, it's hard to stop. And it's cuntageous.

Okay, I'm laughing now :-)

[Momshell]

once you start writing all your words to cuntain it, it's hard to stop. And it's cuntageous.

Ok. I'll cuntsider it. :)

[ALMOSTsaved]

Fuck the constant rolling of the Interscope Tweets under #vanhalen is driving me insane. I even blocked it and it still keeps showing up. Every time I think there's a new Tweet I click it and yep, it's an Interscope ad.

[DLR Bridge]

A few years back over at the VHND where the CVH/Hagar battle rages on as we speak, I thought the use of douche, the C word and others were getting way out of hand, so I jokingly suggested that people started calling each other poopy-pants instead. Got some laughs and a few people did it within a half hour of me posting it, but then it went right back to the filth.

[hambon4lif]

As long as I am not being called one, it's all good....I think that special word is saved for gals that really earn it, and I don't think I do. That was a first for me.I'm not sure if if it makes the ladies at this board feel any easier, but there are certain males that post here that clearly personify that word.

Just sayin'

Forget about it....

[Momshell]

@VanHalen song #18: (no idea!!!)— Tom Johnson (@anchortom) April 13, 2012


oh poop!

[Light Em' Up!]

LOL! Tom says no idea on song 18....he's done a damn fine job so far though! Props to him

[Momshell]

Beautiful Girls
still no idea what #18 was

[Light Em' Up!]

@VanHalen song #18: (no idea!!!)— Tom Johnson (@anchortom) April 13, 2012


oh poop!

Was that GGB?

[Momshell]

Yea - looks like that's it

[Momshell]

so many hip thrusts & leather pants but #VanHalen is awesome!!!— Chelsea Rodgers (@chelsMFrodgers) April 13, 2012

[Momshell]

Ice Cream Man

[Momshell]

Panama

[RealTwisted]

Was that GGB?

Or Light Up the Sky or In a Simple Rhyme, or the infamous MeWiseMagic lol

[Momshell]

Eddie solo

[Light Em' Up!]

Or Light Up the Sky or In a Simple Rhyme, or the infamous MeWiseMagic lol

If we get to choose, I'm going to roll with LUTS!! LOL! Still waiting on that one!

[Momshell]

Or Light Up the Sky or In a Simple Rhyme, or the infamous MeWiseMagic lol

LOL! Maybe it was the blower rant!

[RealTwisted]

If we get to choose, I'm going to roll with LUTS!! LOL! Still waiting on that one!

Didn't they also sound check "Bottoms Up" one night?

[ALMOSTsaved]

Was probably "Sinner's Swing!" but I bet they're holding that one for New Orleans for me.

[Momshell]

Didn't they also sound check "Bottoms Up" one night?

not sure - I know I heard they did honeybabysweetiedoll in sound check one night

[Momshell]

Was probably "Sinner's Swing!" but I bet they're holding that one for New Orleans for me.

If I can get that in writing, I'll see you in New Orleans!

[ALMOSTsaved]

They played it at my first VH show way back on the "Fair Warning" tour on 9-5-81 in Biloxi, MS. I was eleven years old. My mom took me and a friend. I made mom sneak a big ass tape recorder in her purse. Only part of "Runnin' With The Devil" came out. I still have the tape. Other notable incidents at this show: Some dude offered my mother a joint (to which she shook her head "no") and the girl next to me got drilled in the face with a frisbee. Good times.

[TwoFoolsAMinute]

I'm not sure if if it makes the ladies at this board feel any easier, but there are certain males that post here that clearly personify that word.

Just sayin'

Forget about it....

Awww. I thought you'd forgotten about me.

[Momshell]

Atbl!

[Light Em' Up!]

They played it at my first VH show way back on the "Fair Warning" tour on 9-5-81 in Biloxi, MS. I was eleven years old. My mom took me and a friend. I made mom sneak a big ass tape recorder in her purse. Only part of "Runnin' With The Devil" came out. I still have the tape. Other notable incidents at this show: Some dude offered my mother a joint (to which she shook her head "no") and the girl next to me got drilled in the face with a frisbee. Good times.

Sounds like you have a kick ass mom!!!

[Momshell]

They played it at my first VH show way back on the "Fair Warning" tour on 9-5-81 in Biloxi, MS. I was eleven years old. My mom took me and a friend. I made mom sneak a big ass tape recorder in her purse. Only part of "Runnin' With The Devil" came out. I still have the tape. Other notable incidents at this show: Some dude offered my mother a joint (to which she shook her head "no") and the girl next to me got drilled in the face with a frisbee. Good times.

Awesome - better than any memories I have of being 11!

[Momshell]

Jump (surprise, surprise!)

[Momshell]

Holy cow, what a show! @VanHalen ROCKED #Amway Center!!! twitter.com/anchortom/stat…— Tom Johnson (@anchortom) April 13, 2012

[Momshell]

Yes!RT “@VanHalenNews: Van Halen: The Greatest Rock Comeback Of All Time? fb.me/1DuC35poG�— Tom Johnson (@anchortom) April 13, 2012

[Momshell]

:sleepy:
It's been fun guys (and gals) - see you in the am, hopefully with some youtubes.

[qikgts]

What an awesome show!!! I gave it the Army try to do the updates but my connection was too slow... Btw it sounded to me like Dave botched HAIL and then Ed stumbled on it too. Otherwise I thought it kicked major ass!

I was in the back facing the stage and Dave sounded good although his level was a bit low. No doggie stories, no long bullshit sessions, just the blower rant. I'm convinced it was schtick tonight.

I was blown away by Wolfgang. That dude has chops and he sings everything right the fuck on.

Wish I had more dough to see them again and be in a spot where it sounds better. No worries though, they kicked ass even though the crowd kinda sucked. Most of the people in my section were sitting down and were almost pedestrian. I guess that just proves VH with Dave is enough to get people to come out.

[Momshell]

Eddie's solo
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The only youtubes I could find were this one and Alex (which I decided not to post). Guess it's still too early.

[Momshell]

Hot For Teacher
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[Momshell]

Check out the jump about 3 mins into the above video (HFT)!

[Momshell]

Unchained
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[Va Beach VH Fan]

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_music_blog/2012/04/concert-review-van-halen-at-amway-center.html

Concert review: Van Halen at Amway Center
Concerts — posted by jimabbott on April, 12 2012 10:47 PM

Van Halen is on the road behind a new studio album, its first with singer David Lee Roth since the MTV glory days.

The new release, “A Different Kind of Truth,” is a solid collection of songs, if not transcendent enough to compete with the classics. Of course, Van Halen’s devoted fans haven’t let that detail interfere with analysis of every derivative chord pattern and guitar riff.

On Thursday at Amway Center, the band’s current lineup of Roth and the Van Halen boys – guitar god Eddie, his bass-playing son Wolfgang and drum-pounding brother Alex – downplayed the new material. “A Different Kind of Truth” was represented by less than a handful of songs in a 1 hour, 45 minute set that emphasized old favorites.

“Runnin’ With the Devil,” offered in the opening moments, hasn’t lost much swagger since its unveiling on the band’s self-titled 1978 debut album. Although the sound-mix submerged the arrangement in a muddy pool of bass and drums, Eddie’s solo still soared on wings of intricacy and power.

Even more impressive, the modest offering of new songs dovetailed effectively with the proven commodities. “Runnin’ With the Devil” segued into “She’s the Woman,” another platform for the lead guitarist’s virtuosity. Later, the frantic “China Town” yielded more flamboyant shredding. Who cares if it was hard to decipher what Roth was singing – or was that merely shouting?

In front of the band, Roth sported a sensible hair-cut and basic black leather, a less garish outfit than the ringmaster garb he wore at the band’s 2008 show at the old Amway Arena. He seemed less physically demonstrative, though he executed his leg kicks, spins and poses with style. He also complained about being too cold because of the arena’s air-conditioning, which was odd.

Not all the new songs were winners. “Tattoo” is another showcase for Eddie’s guitar, without enough substance to make it worth the effort. On the positive side, the band shrank the arena (which had noticeable patches of empty seats in the upper bowl) with a massive stage-length video screen that made the musicians larger than life.

When Van Halen turned to its signature songs – and when Eddie took the spotlight alone for his extended solo – the music had a similar stature: “Oh, Pretty Woman,” “You Really Got Me,” “Dance the Night Away,” “Hot for Teacher,” “Panama” and “Jump” turned back the clock without missing a beat.

Speaking of nostalgia, Kool & the Gang opened the show with an energetic 50 minutes, laboring valiantly to spark a party vibe among the early birds. Alas, a booming sound mix undercut the impact of oldies such as “Fresh,” “Too Hot,” “Hollywood Swinging” and the obligatory “Celebration.”

And Van Halen? The band is still worth celebrating, a truth that isn’t much different after all these years.

[DLR Bridge]

"He also complained about being too cold because of the arena’s air-conditioning, which was odd."

Odd? I guess this guy hasn't been following like us looneys.

[Mr Walker]

I'm starting to feel a little cheated... In Atlantic City Dave remembered all the words and didn't do a 'blower rant'... but he did talk about his dogs, so we did get that.

[chi-town324]

maybe Dave knows his voice is not sounding that good, so he's using the blower as an excuse?

[perrin29]

I've watched some of the clips from Orlando and they sounded pretty good. There must be some truth to it as Ed is over by his amps during the rant blowing his honker. "This is not the Ice Capades!" Dave is the enforcer on the stage. If he does it with humour it's cool. I've seen many a band pitch a fit on stage when shit isn't working right. Dave can pull it off because he's Dave.

[perrin29]

I've watched some of the clips from Orlando and they sounded pretty good. There must be some truth to it as Ed is over by his amps during the rant blowing his honker. "This is not the Ice Capades!" Dave is the enforcer on the stage. If he does it with humour it's cool. I've seen many a band pitch a fit on stage when shit isn't working right. Dave can pull it off because he's Dave.


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

[BenJammin]

http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4e926-65b8-b3ff.jpg
We are having too much fun!!

Wiseguy looks like Quentin Tarantino in that pic.

[Momshell]

Gotta say - I love the blower rant - makes me laugh every time!

[So this is love]

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

I like Ed looks at Wolf while Daves ranting at the blower...

[So this is love]

Gotta say - I love the blower rant - makes me laugh every time!

He!!!y just bought the VHFG tshirt for fun I can't wait to find an occasion to wear it :smiley-lol:

[VAiN]

Wiseguy looks like Quentin Tarantino in that pic.
Everyone says that! He really does look like him.. it's creepy.

[chi-town324]

Dave sounds like shit on dance the night away...why is trying to sing it an octave high...damn man

[SunisinuS]

Dave sounds like shit on dance the night away...why is trying to sing it an octave high...damn man

I think it might be the Ear-Bud...Bud.

They are piping in Elevator Music which makes Monkey Hour nutty.

[MERRYKISSMASS2U]

I took some pretty awesome pictures! If anyone wants me to upload the rest of them, just let me know. I have quite a bit of up-close shots of everyone in the band.

Just let me know and I'll have them up relatively soon (going to wait until I get onto a better internet connection).

Was a great show!

Here's one of my favorite ones I took:

http://i.imgur.com/JvW7F.jpg

Edit: image is huge and screws up the whole layout.

[sadaist]

I took some pretty awesome pictures!


Whoa dude! I didn't see that you were back. Megadeth fan numero uno! Glad to see you.

[DLR'sCock]

YAY!!!!
@VanHalen song #4: "The Full Bug"— Tom Johnson (@anchortom) April 13, 2012


We play The Full Bug in my new cover band, always a fun one!

[Momshell]

We play The Full Bug in my new cover band, always a fun one!

Cool - let me know if you guys ever play in LI.

[MERRYKISSMASS2U]

I'll have the pics uploaded in full size by tomorrow :D:flame:

[MERRYKISSMASS2U]

Whoa dude! I didn't see that you were back. Megadeth fan numero uno! Glad to see you.

Yeah, it's been awhile hehe :D


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpPlJbeMORA&feature=relmfu - Vid I took on my phone of the last minute of Jump