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Va Beach VH Fan
01-05-2012, 10:29 PM
Welcome to the Official 3/30 Pittsburgh Meetup/Review thread. This thread is to discuss anything leading up to the show, as well as all reviews.

Let's hear it !!

righthereisay
01-06-2012, 09:05 AM
I'll be there, right here i say...

TJMKID
01-06-2012, 11:30 AM
Not much going on in the Steel City at the end of March ---- so what better way to spend a Friday night than seeing the greatest American rock band kick some ass ??

:yo:

ElegantlyWasted
02-12-2012, 08:55 PM
I'll be there. 3rd row!

mmrrname
02-12-2012, 09:13 PM
I'll be there, man. Got the "first 20 rows" package, don't know which seats until showtime.

mmrrname
02-12-2012, 09:16 PM
BTW, anybody been to a show at Consol yet? What's the tolerance level for eleven different herbs and spices? Civic Arena was pretty hospitable, but I've only been to Consol for Pens games.

rothdaddy
03-05-2012, 10:03 PM
Haha. Gooooooooooooood question? Anyone know anyone that would have ticket or 2 for sale for the Pittsburgh show?

righthereisay
03-14-2012, 08:10 AM
Haha. Gooooooooooooood question? Anyone know anyone that would have ticket or 2 for sale for the Pittsburgh show?

All of the catwalk tix are almost near face value.

http://www.ticketmaster.com/exchange/16004824A860578B?tm_link=edp_buytix

Nickdfresh
03-18-2012, 03:45 AM
Thinking of going and making a day out of it...

Va Beach VH Fan
03-18-2012, 09:36 AM
Thinking of going and making a day out of it...

Might as well, the Pens are in Buffalo....

adena dodds
03-25-2012, 06:47 PM
I might have two at will call. I've got section 7 on the floor.
Haha. Gooooooooooooood question? Anyone know anyone that would have ticket or 2 for sale for the Pittsburgh show?

adena dodds
03-25-2012, 06:51 PM
I have yet to step foot in the Console Energy center.....The Civic Arena was the bomb back in the day...We had a little too much fun mixing herbs amongst other things and then watching Diamond Dave do splits and dance the night away...no pun intended, but it didn't get any better than that!
BTW, anybody been to a show at Consol yet? What's the tolerance level for eleven different herbs and spices? Civic Arena was pretty hospitable, but I've only been to Consol for Pens games.

adena dodds
03-25-2012, 06:52 PM
Where's the meet up since I'm going solo? I wouldn't mind meeting one of us there! I feel like we're all related here.

adena dodds
03-25-2012, 06:53 PM
Would you be willing to swap seats with me? I'm in section 7 on the floor....Just a shot in the dark.
I'll be there. 3rd row!

Va Beach VH Fan
03-25-2012, 07:59 PM
BTW, anybody been to a show at Consol yet? What's the tolerance level for eleven different herbs and spices? Civic Arena was pretty hospitable, but I've only been to Consol for Pens games.

Haven't been there for a concert, took a couple of VIP tours before the building was finished, and been there 5 times for Pens games, two of those in press row....

WARF
03-26-2012, 04:16 PM
Is pojo going to this show?

Va Beach VH Fan
03-26-2012, 04:45 PM
Is pojo going to this show?

Pittsburgh? Nope....

WARF
03-26-2012, 04:57 PM
I was thinking about going to this show...if he was going.

Sensible Shoes
03-26-2012, 05:00 PM
And where were you in Boston, sir?

mmrrname
03-26-2012, 07:20 PM
Do you golf? I'm taking the day off and hoping for nice weather.

mmrrname
03-26-2012, 07:24 PM
BTW, VIP ticket sales are "Closed," not "Sold Out."

I'll be in the EEAS/DLR 2002 World Tour T-shirt, "first 2-15 rows." If you see me, tell me to shut the fuck up.

VHJay
03-28-2012, 02:20 PM
I'll be there in the upper bowl on Wolfie's side. As I am a poor student again (career change) I had to get the cheaper seats. I have to drive down from Erie to get to the show. I will hopefully get to do some tailgating right before. Anyone want to join me?

VHJay
03-28-2012, 02:22 PM
ANd another thing.............I hope they play Hear About It Later instead of Jamie's Cryin' at this show. My heart has been set on hearing/seeing that one live in front of my steaming naked eyes!

Va Beach VH Fan
03-30-2012, 10:18 AM
Yo, yinz are being awful quiet !!

DLR'sCock
03-30-2012, 11:04 AM
Ok Pittsburgh, rock the fuck out, get fucked up, fuck some shit up, and fuck some hot broads!!!

Zing!
03-30-2012, 12:49 PM
Ok Pittsburgh, rock the fuck out, get fucked up, fuck some shit up, and fuck some hot broads!!!

What he said!

:thumb:

adena dodds
03-30-2012, 04:44 PM
I have to roll in on crutches to the show then get wheeled in a wheel chair to my seat....I hurt my paw trying to save a dog that looked like he was dead on the side of the road. Turns out he was just getting a sun tan. I basically needed to dial 911 for myself after twisting my foot running over to him! Talk about crying wolf! Somebody give me a doctor...somebody give me a shot! See ya in The 'Burgh tonite! I may get struck by lightning on the way in with my crutches....there's supposed to be a thunderstorm...say a prayer, but that would be my luck!

jtw5150
03-30-2012, 05:01 PM
So where is the after party? C'mon Pittsburgh!!! There's gotta be a party after!! You can't be lamer than Buffalo and not have an after Party!!!??

So this is love
03-30-2012, 06:22 PM
Pittsburgh...Pittsburgh! Sid and Mario`s town.........are you ready for some mighty VH...... Lucky motherfuckers! Enjoy! Lets go! lets go! Damn... a Friday night with VH what a fucking lucky city!!!!!!!!

VanHalenI
03-30-2012, 06:37 PM
I hope this show "LIGHTS UP THE SKY"! :D

Sensible Shoes
03-30-2012, 07:04 PM
So where is the after party? C'mon Pittsburgh!!! There's gotta be a party after!! You can't be lamer than Buffalo and not have an after Party!!!??

LAME? We had a preparty and a post party . We are not lame.

Momshell, feel like doing the set-list tonight? I'm not going to able to do it.

Momshell
03-30-2012, 07:30 PM
LAME? We had a preparty and a post party . We are not lame.

Momshell, feel like doing the set-list tonight? I'm not going to able to do it.

Can't commit to the setlist, but will do what I can. Might miss beginning putting kids to bed, and if I abandon my husband on a(nother) Friday night he'll kill me! I'll do my best. Hopefully some other folks around here will join in and help. Is it all twitter tonight or do we have folks inside?

Sensible Shoes
03-30-2012, 07:36 PM
No we have some one inside again. He'd text you.

SNIPER
03-30-2012, 07:40 PM
Another VH night. Ah..Life is good!

ALMOSTsaved
03-30-2012, 07:40 PM
#VanHalen show tonight! They'll either sound awesome or will be a train wreck. Either way, should be a memorable show.— Mark Lancia (@mlancia) March 30, 2012

Sensible Shoes
03-30-2012, 07:43 PM
PM me your phone # and I guess you do what you can right?

Momshell
03-30-2012, 07:44 PM
No we have some one inside again. He'd text you.

I'll PM you my text # and I'll do my best!

So this is love
03-30-2012, 07:54 PM
#VanHalen show tonight! They'll either sound awesome or will be a train wreck. Either way, should be a memorable show.— Mark Lancia (@mlancia) March 30, 2012


wtf trainwreck?? how can this be a trainwreck?

ALMOSTsaved
03-30-2012, 07:55 PM
This tweet reminds me of a local "drive thru only" fast food burger joint that started serving seafood platters...they went out of business:

They sell sushi at the concession stands!#VanHalen— Jennifer (@Jen_Niffer) March 30, 2012

Zempi
03-30-2012, 08:01 PM
Are you THERE??? lol


Can't commit to the setlist, but will do what I can. Might miss beginning putting kids to bed, and if I abandon my husband on a(nother) Friday night he'll kill me! I'll do my best. Hopefully some other folks around here will join in and help. Is it all twitter tonight or do we have folks inside?

So this is love
03-30-2012, 08:02 PM
This tweet reminds me of a local "drive thru only" fast food burger joint that started serving seafood platters...they went out of business:

They sell sushi at the concession stands!#VanHalen— Jennifer (@Jen_Niffer) March 30, 2012


Dude keep warming up the place lol!

ALMOSTsaved
03-30-2012, 08:18 PM
Just saw some lady flash some guys lol #vanhalen— Haley Litman (@haley__jo) March 31, 2012

tommyv
03-30-2012, 08:22 PM
Shoes, I'm happy to take the texts and post...both you and the guy inside have my number

Can't believe he's at another fucking show.

Momshell
03-30-2012, 08:50 PM
ok - I'm here! sorry - had to get the kids to bed - communicating with "the man inside" - working on getting pix from him on here

So this is love
03-30-2012, 08:50 PM
Lets go lets go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Momshell
03-30-2012, 08:55 PM
Alex walking to drums!

Momshell
03-30-2012, 08:56 PM
They're on!
Still trying to figure out getting the pix here in the quickest way....

ALMOSTsaved
03-30-2012, 08:57 PM
Words can't describe how excited I am for this show #VanHalen #Surreal— David Recker (@J3susOfSuburb1a) March 31, 2012

Momshell
03-30-2012, 08:57 PM
Unchained

ALMOSTsaved
03-30-2012, 08:58 PM
Opening with Unchained!#VanHalen #TheBestEver! twitter.com/tonymaio/statu…— Tony Maiorana (@tonymaio) March 31, 2012

ALMOSTsaved
03-30-2012, 08:59 PM
Greatest opening of a show ever!!! #VanHalen— Matthew Hampe (@MattHampe) March 31, 2012

Momshell
03-30-2012, 09:00 PM
"two well-raised boys walking with their dad in the concourse" before the show

Momshell
03-30-2012, 09:01 PM
DLR "it's going to be a big one tonight I can already tell. And that's just the first song!"

RWTD now

Momshell
03-30-2012, 09:04 PM
She's the woman

Momshell
03-30-2012, 09:06 PM
Dave berating the crew for something, called the guy a "dumb fuck" and said "these people paid for tickets"
Cut out the first verse of STW to say that

ALMOSTsaved
03-30-2012, 09:07 PM
David Lee Roth is wearing sparkly pants. I want them. #vanhalen #happybirthdaytome— Kim Griffith (@read2akid) March 31, 2012

Momshell
03-30-2012, 09:07 PM
Romeo Delight

ALMOSTsaved
03-30-2012, 09:07 PM
Just died and landed in #rockheaven watching a rock god play guitar! unbelievable! #VanHalen— Paul Loncharic (@Loncharic) March 31, 2012

Momshell
03-30-2012, 09:11 PM
pic from "the man inside"

tommyv
03-30-2012, 09:11 PM
Wishing my Vegas show was next week...

Momshell
03-30-2012, 09:12 PM
tattoo (no info on ass or not!)

Momshell
03-30-2012, 09:14 PM
"crowd seems pretty enthusiastic so far, virtually no one sitting, people pumping fists even during Tattoo"

Momshell
03-30-2012, 09:16 PM
yay - check out this info I just received :)
"Dave shows off his ass tattoo during the guitar solo"

Momshell
03-30-2012, 09:17 PM
Everybody Wants Some!

Momshell
03-30-2012, 09:18 PM
"Dave went off stage for some reason so a slightly longer drum intro"

Momshell
03-30-2012, 09:23 PM
Sgmad

ALMOSTsaved
03-30-2012, 09:26 PM
I'm sorry guys... but music just inst played like this anymore. i have my guilty pleasures but theres nothin but man power here. #vanhalen— Pittsburgh Jedi (@Pittsburgh_Jedi) March 31, 2012

Momshell
03-30-2012, 09:26 PM
Chinatown

ALMOSTsaved
03-30-2012, 09:29 PM
Awwwwwwwwwwww YEAH!

There's enough cougars here to create a wildlife preserve. #vanhalen— Mike Woycheck (@woycheck) March 31, 2012

Momshell
03-30-2012, 09:29 PM
Dave making up lyrics in second verse

ALMOSTsaved
03-30-2012, 09:31 PM
I wouldn't say he could really SEE him...

I'll be able to say I saw one of the greatest, if not THE greatest guitarists who ever lived. #VanHalen twitter.com/Ericsmind/stat…— Eric Holman (@Ericsmind) March 31, 2012

Momshell
03-30-2012, 09:31 PM
"Jamie's Cryin'. Sucks for people who didn't get to hear HAIL earlier on the tour"

ALMOSTsaved
03-30-2012, 09:33 PM
And the token Dildo...

Who writes the lyrics for these guys?Easiest job of all time.#vanhalen— brianedwards (@brianedwards) March 31, 2012

ALMOSTsaved
03-30-2012, 09:34 PM
I might be deaf tomorrow #vanhalen— Mike(@mtm421) March 31, 2012

Momshell
03-30-2012, 09:35 PM
"Pretty Woman. No segue into it though"

ALMOSTsaved
03-30-2012, 09:36 PM
So sweet #VanHalen @CONSOLEnergyCtr twitter.com/RobRossi_Trib/…— Rob Rossi (@RobRossi_Trib) March 31, 2012

Momshell
03-30-2012, 09:37 PM
Drum solo

Momshell
03-30-2012, 09:40 PM
And the token Dildo...

Who writes the lyrics for these guys?Easiest job of all time.#vanhalen— brianedwards (@brianedwards) March 31, 2012


another douche who just doesn't get it. Still don't understand why these assholes go to the shows?!

perrin29
03-30-2012, 09:40 PM
And the token Dildo...

Who writes the lyrics for these guys?Easiest job of all time.#vanhalen— brianedwards (@brianedwards) March 31, 2012

There's always one in the crowd. Why are they there in the first place? Fuck that guy!

Momshell
03-30-2012, 09:41 PM
"Dave asks three times to give AVH the spotlight"
uh-oh

Next song is YRGM

Momshell
03-30-2012, 09:44 PM
Blood and Fire!!!
:)

ALMOSTsaved
03-30-2012, 09:46 PM
Face officially melted #thankyou #vanhalen— Dom Pomposelli (@dompomp) March 31, 2012

Momshell
03-30-2012, 09:49 PM
DTNA
leg kick!

ALMOSTsaved
03-30-2012, 09:49 PM
Tell me you missed me..... Say it like you mean it! #BloodAndFire #VanHalen— Tony Maiorana (@tonymaio) March 31, 2012

So this is love
03-30-2012, 09:50 PM
Am I having selective amnesia or YRGM is later in the show than usual? or should I just trade my beer for some rum?

perrin29
03-30-2012, 09:51 PM
"Dave asks three times to give AVH the spotlight"
uh-oh

Next song is YRGM

Uh-oh..looks like Dave is going to tune someone again. He is feisty.

Momshell
03-30-2012, 09:51 PM
Am I having selective amnesia or YRGM is later in the show than usual?

pretty sure it's been following drum solo in this version of set list

Momshell
03-30-2012, 09:52 PM
I'll wait

So this is love
03-30-2012, 09:55 PM
pretty sure it's been following drum solo in this version of set list

Sorry you're right..... I'm an idiot....just remembered

Momshell
03-30-2012, 09:56 PM
"lyrics were flawless in I'll Wait"

Momshell
03-30-2012, 09:58 PM
Hot For Teacher

Momshell
03-30-2012, 09:59 PM
"Dave's voice sounding good and loose tonight. Other than when he chooses to sing high (DTNA), sounding really good"

BTW - these are not my words - I'm starting to like the 'new version' of DTNA!

ALMOSTsaved
03-30-2012, 10:00 PM
Another Dildo...

Diamond David Lee Roth or Neil Diamond? Kind of look the same now. #vanhalen twitter.com/DavidEdgar961/…— David Edgar (@DavidEdgar961) March 31, 2012

Momshell
03-30-2012, 10:00 PM
"We're not eating breakfast until 2 in the afternoon, and it's happy hour from 5 'til July!"

ALMOSTsaved
03-30-2012, 10:02 PM
And one of those guys who covered his walls with posters of Michael Anthony and was only into VH for the Jack Daniels Bass...

“@RobRossi_Trib: So sweet #VanHalen @CONSOLEnergyCtr" Isn't #VanHalen without Michael Anthony. #wolfiecantsing— Alan Robinson (@alanrobinson22) March 31, 2012

Momshell
03-30-2012, 10:03 PM
Women In Love

ALMOSTsaved
03-30-2012, 10:03 PM
And one who should've been aborted...

Sammy Hagar is underrated. Love DLR but Sammy is part of my childhood #VanHalen— Matt Celmer (@celmdog) March 31, 2012

ALMOSTsaved
03-30-2012, 10:06 PM
Sammy is in attendance:

Waiting for the 65 year old guy next to me to have a heart attack.He's been air guitarimg/drumming for the past hour. #VanHalen— Tony Maiorana (@tonymaio) March 31, 2012

Momshell
03-30-2012, 10:08 PM
"Show has been really tight tonight other than Chinatown which was rough. EVH and WVH were never quite in sync the whole way and Dave was making up lyrics. But otherwise very, very good performance by all members."
Lou was hoping for LUTS, but, next is......
Girl Gone Bad.

Momshell
03-30-2012, 10:09 PM
Seems like we're looking at same setlist as Reading, unless we get something unexpected in last 5 songs..............

So this is love
03-30-2012, 10:10 PM
Another Dildo...

Diamond David Lee Roth or Neil Diamond? Kind of look the same now. #vanhalen twitter.com/DavidEdgar961/…— David Edgar (@DavidEdgar961) March 31, 2012

I think you should'nt post these idiot tweets

Momshell
03-30-2012, 10:11 PM
I think you should'nt post these idiot tweets

was just gonna say that....if I punch my computer I won't be able to keep you guys posted!

ALMOSTsaved
03-30-2012, 10:11 PM
I think you should'nt post these idiot tweets

I somewhat agree...but the clueless need to be exposed too... Feel the rage. ;)

Momshell
03-30-2012, 10:11 PM
Beautiful Girls

So this is love
03-30-2012, 10:14 PM
I somewhat agree...but the clueless need to be exposed too... Feel the rage. ;)

No thanks!!

Momshell
03-30-2012, 10:15 PM
I'm not in "rage mode" - drinking beer and following VH - in a party mode!!

NIN1211
03-30-2012, 10:15 PM
I somewhat agree...but the clueless need to be exposed too... Feel the rage. ;)

Those are just various tools Dave's age wishing they could be up there...the same losers wishing they were him in 1982!!!

So this is love
03-30-2012, 10:16 PM
was just gonna say that....if I punch my computer I won't be able to keep you guys posted!

of all the peeps in here I'm surprise I was the 1st to notice that...are you guys all asleep?

Momshell
03-30-2012, 10:17 PM
per Lou...."Dave's animal stories. Probably a better chance of hitting the Mega Millions than getting 'Stay Frosty' next but I'll wait until it's official"

Momshell
03-30-2012, 10:19 PM
Ice Cream Man

ALMOSTsaved
03-30-2012, 10:21 PM
Sorry to the folks who complained about the "negative" tweets...they weren't my words. Just shit to make fun of. Will keep it all positive from now on. Just set lists.

So this is love
03-30-2012, 10:21 PM
I'm not in "rage mode" - drinking beer and following VH - in a party mode!!

:beers8::beers8:

Momshell
03-30-2012, 10:23 PM
Panama

SNIPER
03-30-2012, 10:24 PM
For every few idiot tweets at every show there is also 15,000 plus people there having the time of their lives. Fuck those twitter ass holes. :fufu::give-the-finger::finger-attitude::dafinger::finger33::mad0244::fu:

Momshell
03-30-2012, 10:25 PM
"Dave really sounds great"
BTW - to answer questions earlier in this thread - this is Lou's 6th so far this tour.

So this is love
03-30-2012, 10:26 PM
per Lou...."Dave's animal stories. Probably a better chance of hitting the Mega Millions than getting 'Stay Frosty' next but I'll wait until it's official"

or Me wise magic...where is that guy already:lmao:

ALMOSTsaved
03-30-2012, 10:27 PM
For every few idiot tweets at every show there is also 15,000 plus people there having the time of their lives. Fuck those twitter ass holes. :fufu::give-the-finger::finger-attitude::dafinger::finger33::mad0244::fu:

Precisely why I was posting 95% positive.... Oh well. Let's keep it to setlists. Guitar solo. Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love. Jump.

Momshell
03-30-2012, 10:27 PM
"Dave came in awkwardly on 'she's flying' and goes 'let me try that again'"
Can't wait to see video of that

Momshell
03-30-2012, 10:27 PM
EVH solo

Momshell
03-30-2012, 10:30 PM
or Me wise magic...where is that guy already:lmao:

He's been missing for the last couple of shows - hope he hasn't given up hope!

Momshell
03-30-2012, 10:32 PM
Sorry to the folks who complained about the "negative" tweets...they weren't my words. Just shit to make fun of. Will keep it all positive from now on. Just set lists.

No need to edit or keep all positive - just expressing my anger at the twitter dicks, not you!!

So this is love
03-30-2012, 10:32 PM
"Dave came in awkwardly on 'she's flying' and goes 'let me try that again'"
Can't wait to see video of that

what? I have the lyrics downstairs but next time I get up its for another drink..

Momshell
03-30-2012, 10:34 PM
what?

sounded like a funny moment - Dave did a "do-over" after fucking up timing!

Momshell
03-30-2012, 10:35 PM
Atbl!

So this is love
03-30-2012, 10:37 PM
Atbl!

oh no atbl is close the finish line

Momshell
03-30-2012, 10:38 PM
what? I have the lyrics downstairs but next time I get up its for another drink..

in Panama....does that help?!

Momshell
03-30-2012, 10:40 PM
oh no atbl is close the finish line

yup - I believe it's this and then jump

Momshell
03-30-2012, 10:41 PM
"DLR high-fives AVH and EVH....now time for Jump"

Momshell
03-30-2012, 10:45 PM
"Dave does the pole twirls. Confetti shoots up and he's waving the checkered flag"
"Thank you, God bless you"

So this is love
03-30-2012, 10:46 PM
in Panama....does that help?!

yeah! forgive me I was to slow to type panama

SNIPER
03-30-2012, 10:47 PM
Sorry to the folks who complained about the "negative" tweets...they weren't my words. Just shit to make fun of. Will keep it all positive from now on. Just set lists.

No worries. It's all good. Post what you want. Just annoyed with those buggers. :beers8:

So this is love
03-30-2012, 10:48 PM
yeah! forgive me I was to slow to type panama


they could do a few more to get to 11?????

Momshell
03-30-2012, 10:48 PM
"all bowing looking happy. Crowd was great tonight, cheering wildly. All in all another strong performance and perhaps the best DLR singing of the shows [Lou has] seen."
"Great venue - great sound and sightlines"

So this is love
03-30-2012, 10:51 PM
BTW many thanks momshell for the play by play...

Momshell
03-30-2012, 10:54 PM
BTW many thanks momshell for the play by play...

You are very welcome!!!

So this is love
03-30-2012, 11:06 PM
ok by experience it will take about 8 hrs before we get youtube shots of this show....I hate the waiting

VanHalenI
03-30-2012, 11:22 PM
or Me wise magic...where is that guy already:lmao:

Right here LOL sorry guys... but I'm done with Me wise magic .. :P

Light Up the Sky is my target now :D

So this is love
03-30-2012, 11:36 PM
Right here LOL sorry guys... but I'm done with Me wise magic .. :P

Light Up the Sky is my target now :D

ok now I know you root for underdogs, what makes you think they would go for Light up the sky WHILE THE JUST DROP THE BEST VH SONG EVER CALLED HEAR ABOUT IT LATER????????????????? Sorry for my rant I am forever thankful to VH for having played HAIL in MTL on March 15....but I feel bad for everyone else on the tour that do not get that chance....

SNIPER
03-30-2012, 11:57 PM
Right here LOL sorry guys... but I'm done with Me wise magic .. :P

Light Up the Sky is my target now :D

The odds for LUTS is a lot better than MWM. I think this could happen my friend!!:headbangez:

SNIPER
03-31-2012, 12:00 AM
ok now I know you root for underdogs, what makes you think they would go for Light up the sky WHILE THE JUST DROP THE BEST VH SONG EVER CALLED HEAR ABOUT IT LATER????????????????? Sorry for my rant I am forever thankful to VH for having played HAIL in MTL on March 15....but I feel bad for everyone else on the tour that do not get that chance....

I don't think they dropped any song. They just have more options for the set list now.

SNIPER
03-31-2012, 12:00 AM
HAIL is one of my favs too.

Light Em' Up!
03-31-2012, 12:06 AM
Right here LOL sorry guys... but I'm done with Me wise magic .. :P

Light Up the Sky is my target now :D


ok now I know you root for underdogs, what makes you think they would go for Light up the sky WHILE THE JUST DROP THE BEST VH SONG EVER CALLED HEAR ABOUT IT LATER????????????????? Sorry for my rant I am forever thankful to VH for having played HAIL in MTL on March 15....but I feel bad for everyone else on the tour that do not get that chance....

Uh-oh....looks like I better chill out on my begging for Light Up the Sky....

sadaist
03-31-2012, 12:09 AM
It's cool that Dave is having UNIQUE little fuck-ups at the shows that are not his old scripted on purpose fuck-up. Back in 1984 that flew because people in San Diego had no idea what happened at the Phoenix show. People in Phoenix had no idea he used that line in Denver, etc... In this day of youtube you can't do that anymore.

twonabomber
03-31-2012, 12:36 AM
i fucked up. i should have taken the day off, i wasn't thinking that it was month/quarter end. we didn't run today so i wouldn't have left my crew short-handed. would have been show #3.

TJMKID
03-31-2012, 01:46 AM
Great show tonight in the Steel City --- we all got Van Halenized !!

I'm pooped so I won't write a lengthy review. Dave got pissed at the beginning of STW and called out some roadie for not positioning his monitor correctly --- "Hey fuckface, move it over here --- these people paid good money for tickets". I love when Dave destroys these dummies. He also told a spotlight chimp to shine the beam on Alex 3 times after his solo but it never happened. Other than that, Big Diamond was in a good mood. He also did 3 drop-splits in a row (cant remember which song) --- not all the way to the floor like at the beginning of the "Jump" video but still impressive for a 57-yr. old dude.

Overall, it was a great show with plenty of energy. I was really hoping to hear "Hear About It Later" but we got "Blood and Fire" so I was happy. I was in the center floor section about 12 rows back so I had an awesome view. There was a guy in the front row with his 5-yr. old son who was fist-pumpin' the whole night and I saw Wolfie pointing to them a couple times and smiling. Eddie also did his trademark "high-kicking" across the stage during "Panama" which I didn't see at the Louisville show so that was cool.

I'm bummed because VH is leaving the Northeast and heading down to the dirty South and Midwest so I probably won't catch any more shows on this leg. Ahh fuck it --- road trip!

:clap:

SNIPER
03-31-2012, 02:21 AM
The 3 drop splits. Must be in BG solo section.

VAiN
03-31-2012, 02:30 AM
VH is leaving the Northeast and heading down to the dirty South

The dirty south welcomes them!

perrin29
03-31-2012, 07:28 AM
Great play by play Momshell. Thanks. Here is the timing thing by Dave in Panama. Pretty minor. Imagine there will be a better video later today. Around 2:35 in the clip.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDaSsp7_PDs&feature=relmfu

vandeleur
03-31-2012, 08:20 AM
didnt seem to bad , ur always gonna get slips like that when your free wheeling like dave does ..

ELVIS
03-31-2012, 09:35 AM
Either Dave's roadie bashing is an act or he's gonna set the record for the most tantrums during a tour...far exceeding Axl Rose...

Mr Walker
03-31-2012, 09:51 AM
Either Dave's roadie bashing is an act or he's gonna set the record for the most tantrums during a tour...far exceeding Axl Rose...

Right... I mean Jesus Christ... this leg of the tour is over 1/3 over and the crew still can't get their shit together?
On the other hand... I forget what show I was listening to yesterday... maybe the Washington, DC show(?) where Dave complimented the sound guy by name and told him it sounded great.

ELVIS
03-31-2012, 09:57 AM
Hmmm...


:biggrin:

TJMKID
03-31-2012, 10:04 AM
Either Dave's roadie bashing is an act or he's gonna set the record for the most tantrums during a tour...far exceeding Axl Rose...


Dave wants a great show and doesn't have much tolerance for incompetent roadies ---- how difficult is it for a dipshit to shine a light on Alex after his solo when Dave asks for it 3 times?

Axl is just a wimpy prick who likes to berate the audience for throwing shit at him ---- he's a cancer on the history of rock n' roll.

Va Beach VH Fan
03-31-2012, 10:18 AM
http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/ae/music/concert-review-van-halen-makes-fans-jump-629293/

Concert review: Van Halen makes fans 'Jump'
March 31, 2012 12:00 am

By Scott Mervis / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Here's a tip for the kids, free of charge. If you're looking to be in a band, particularly in the hard rock, metal, glam genre, and you want to do it for life, be the guitar shredder.

It's hard now, but it will be so much easier 20, 30 years down the road. You won't have to dance around, do scissor kicks and try in vain to reach the high notes that helped make the whole band sizzle.

Eddie Van Halen has no problem with those high notes. He just slides his fast fingers down the neck like that. David Lee Roth has the hard job of being the 57-year-old frontman who doesn't possess the long golden locks and animal magnetism he had at 27.

Despite being the people's choice among Van Halen fans, in part because the old songs are infinitely better, he was the weak link when the band played Pittsburgh on a 2007-08 reunion tour that also marked the debut of a new rhythm section -- Alex Van Halen with Eddie's son, Wolfgang, on bass. On Friday night, the same foursome returned, at the Consol Energy Center, this time with a bit more swagger, having been back on the grind and scoring critical acclaim and fan acceptance for comeback album, "A Different Kind of Truth."

While DLR was never Daltrey or Plant to begin with, he did seem better equipped for this tour, and Eddie and Wolfie helped on the high harmonies. The new songs, delivered in a lower register, and occasional talk-sing, also were better suited to his range.

The drawing card, of course, is still Eddie, who bounded on stage all smiles, launched VH with the thunderous riff from "Unchained" ("hit the ground running," right?) and took a pair of high flying solos that instantly reinforced that decision to buy a ticket. It looked like Diamond Dave might have been trying unsuccessfully to moonwalk.

VH took fans back to the beginning via "Runnin' with the Devil," with Dave's vocals making you wonder if maybe runnin' with Jesus would have been a better choice. He also hit some notes on "Dance the Night Away" that would have sent the devil running for cover.

Eddie was on fire, whether it was the deafening squeals of "Everybody Wants Some," the slow searing riff of "Jamie's Cryin'," the snarling "You Really Got Me" or the lightning fast blues of "Hot for Teacher," a furious workout for the boys on the bottom.

They tapped the new album with the likes of "She's the Woman," "Romeo Delight," "Tattoo" and the hyper-driven "China Town," putting the songs across with sheer force and volume. (It seemed appropriate that the cocktail napkin I shoved into my left ear at one point said "UPMC" on it. It may even have been during "Somebody Get Me a Doctor.")

The set lagged a bit through "Blood and Fire," a messy "Women in Love" and sluggish "Beautiful Girls." Dave then offered a rest for the ears by grabbing an acoustic guitar and showing us video of his farm dogs (who took him for a farmer?). That set up the jazzy "Ice Cream Man," followed by a hot and turbulent visit to "Panama."

Then, Eddie got his guitar god moment, alone for a pyrotechnic display of finger-tapping on "Eruption/Cathedral." He only needed about seven minutes to run through the best parts of the guitar hero bible.

He saved one of his best riffs in the long history of rock for the end -- "Ain't Talkin' Bout Love" -- before Van Halen sent everyone home smiling with "Jump." It was one to savor, as you never know what chapter will come next in the tangled world of the Van Halens.

Back in the day, funk and metal didn't always get along. All these years and wedding receptions later, Kool and the Gang was able to open without causing a riot. That was cool, because the 10-piece band is a well-oiled, super-tight funk machine with crazy-good jazz horns and silky smooth vocals.

The Jersey outfit may have been a better opener for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, but people were groovin' by the end because if you can't get into "Jungle Boogie" and "Get Down on It," with a magnificent sax duel, you have no funk in your bones. The crowd was all up and singing for "Celebration," possibly wondering if there would be cake. One kool addition somewhere during the tour would have been a Van Halen guitar solo smack in the middle of one of their jams.

Momshell
03-31-2012, 10:26 AM
I'll Wait
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I know this isn't a favorite, but I think Dave sounds really good in this one and he has definitely been studying his lyrics.

ElegantlyWasted
03-31-2012, 11:06 AM
Hot for Teacher

Momshell
03-31-2012, 11:08 AM
Hot for Teacher



Nice quality! Thanks for posting - is this yours?

ElegantlyWasted
03-31-2012, 11:10 AM
Nice quality! Thanks for posting - is this yours?


Yeah, it's mine. :) I have a video of Unchained that I still need to upload.

Momshell
03-31-2012, 11:12 AM
Yeah, it's mine. :) I have a video of Unchained that I still need to upload.

Looks like you had great seats! Looking forward to Unchained! Thanks again.

ElegantlyWasted
03-31-2012, 11:16 AM
attached photos

ElegantlyWasted
03-31-2012, 11:46 AM

ElegantlyWasted
03-31-2012, 11:49 AM
more!

sadaist
03-31-2012, 11:55 AM
I'll Wait


I know this isn't a favorite,


It is for me. Can't believe they kept it in the setlist this tour. I thought seeing it live in 2007 was a once in a lifetime gift. The little easter egg of the setlist. Always loved this tune. Dave sounds great and the drums are fun to air drum.

Momshell
03-31-2012, 12:04 PM
It is for me. Can't believe they kept it in the setlist this tour. I thought seeing it live in 2007 was a once in a lifetime gift. The little easter egg of the setlist. Always loved this tune. Dave sounds great and the drums are fun to air drum.

I know - I love it too, moreso live than on the album.

Momshell
03-31-2012, 12:31 PM
YRGM
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Momshell
03-31-2012, 12:32 PM
ICM
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So this is love
03-31-2012, 12:54 PM
I so love the start of the show with Ed noodling and when Dave screams Lets go..lets go..

Momshell
03-31-2012, 12:58 PM
I so love the start of the show with Ed noodling and when Dave screams Lets go..lets go..

Yup - that and the pic coming up on the screen behind them gives me the chills every single time I see it!

Va Beach VH Fan
03-31-2012, 01:05 PM
Another ass shot for Momshell....

Va Beach VH Fan
03-31-2012, 01:11 PM

Momshell
03-31-2012, 01:21 PM
Another ass shot for Momshell....

I believe Dave's wicked wicked ways have given me a reputation!

So this is love
03-31-2012, 01:29 PM
Any word on new set dates after New Orleans, I'm at scheduling our summer vacation so if VH would be within 200 miles from a beach that would help me alot in the planning...

Va Beach VH Fan
03-31-2012, 01:30 PM
Nope...

SNIPER
03-31-2012, 01:34 PM
Nope...

Any reason to believe that there might be?

Va Beach VH Fan
03-31-2012, 01:38 PM
Any reason to believe that there might be?

There no reason to believe anything, based on the fact that I haven't been told anything....

ELVIS
03-31-2012, 01:39 PM
Dave wants a great show and doesn't have much tolerance for incompetent roadies ---- how difficult is it for a dipshit to shine a light on Alex after his solo when Dave asks for it 3 times?




It's fake...

Va Beach VH Fan
03-31-2012, 01:42 PM
Dave wants a great show and doesn't have much tolerance for incompetent roadies ---- how difficult is it for a dipshit to shine a light on Alex after his solo when Dave asks for it 3 times?

I think people are misinterpreting what Dave said there.... The spotlight was ALREADY on Al, Dave was just repeating what he was saying.... Here's the proof....

So this is love
03-31-2012, 01:44 PM
Anyone ever heard someone going to New Orleans for the beaches? Damn... proximity to beaches is my last chance to see VH...

SNIPER
03-31-2012, 01:54 PM
It's fake...

It's real.

ELVIS
03-31-2012, 02:00 PM
Anyone ever heard someone going to New Orleans for the beaches? Damn... proximity to beaches is my last chance to see VH...

New Orleans and Beaches are both on the Gulf Coast...

ELVIS
03-31-2012, 02:03 PM
For ole time sake...




:elvis:

TJMKID
03-31-2012, 02:09 PM
There no reason to believe anything, based on the fact that I haven't been told anything....


Gut feeling tells me the band will take July and August off for some well-deserved RNR and then head to Europe, Australia, and Japan starting in September for a fall leg of the tour.

Hard to believe this tour will only encompass 50 dates and they call it quits.

vaijuju
03-31-2012, 02:20 PM
Gut feeling tells me the band will take July and August off for some well-deserved RNR and then head to Europe, Australia, and Japan starting in September for a fall leg of the tour.

Hard to believe this tour will only encompass 50 dates and they call it quits.

http://i44.servimg.com/u/f44/17/04/37/89/55531510.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=131&u=17043789)

on VH and DLR facebook , perhaps a message ? (I know it's also a VH tee shirt )

twonabomber
03-31-2012, 03:00 PM
there is one more announcement coming for Sarnia Bayfest. there are a few posters on their FB page who claim they've heard the Sunday night show will be Van Halen. Bayfest says the last announcement will be next week. so i guess we'll find out soon.

i keep looking at the Kool and the Gang site and nothing has been added to their tour dates.

TJMKID
03-31-2012, 03:16 PM
http://i44.servimg.com/u/f44/17/04/37/89/55531510.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=131&u=17043789)

on VH and DLR facebook , perhaps a message ? (I know it's also a VH tee shirt )


VH definitely needs to tour Europe, Australia, and Japan before retiring. For piss sake, their last memory is of Van Hagar or Van Cherone touring and that's no way to end a career.

Besides, it was embarrassing to know that VH was opening for Bon Jovi in Europe. That's like a reunited Led Zeppelin opening for Goo Goo Dolls here in the States.

vandeleur
03-31-2012, 03:19 PM
am fucking praying my ass off they come to europe .. any were in europe

vaijuju
03-31-2012, 03:27 PM
am fucking praying my ass off they come to europe .. any were in europe

same ! and i would like to going for 3 shows !

So this is love
03-31-2012, 06:38 PM
New Orleans and Beaches are both on the Gulf Coast...

Forget the beach my wife and kids don't dig the Gulf Coast so its either I divorce or I don't see VH again this tour...I think I will go with the latter. Damn! I need another VH shot. I'm a fucking VH addict.

RedEye
03-31-2012, 08:22 PM
am fucking praying my ass off they come to europe .. any were in europe

I could swear I saw a tweet from Kool and the Gang member Lavell Evans saying he wasn't looking forward to heading to Europe and wanted to stay state-side... this was maybe 3 weeks ago. I took it as meaning they were signed up for a European tour... and also assumed that meant going with VH... pure speculation but maybe a good sign.

adena dodds
03-31-2012, 10:43 PM
was incredible last night in Pittsburgh! At times if you closed your eyes Eddie and Wolfie sounded like you were on a space ship or in a Star Wars movie...so cool. Boy is Wolfie getting good, a chip off the ole block! They out did themselves last night and it was more than what I expected and totally worth waitig 30 yrs. to see again. I hope it's the start of something good. Either way I can die with a smile on my face now! Thanks Dave and the guys for such a nice night out with my God forsaken sister!...We actually had the time of our lives for the first time EVER! Now that's say'in something...It was miracle so to speak, I swear! And Kool and The Gang rocked the house! They are the BOMB! I've got to get some of their music...Their songs brought back so many memories for me. The worst part was that I have a bum wheel (bad foot injury), and had to sit it out when I would have loved to be dancing to their songs. Watching them was just as good though. But you know I got up and Danced The Night Away with The Diamomd One! COME BACK SOON! We love you! XOXOXO!:thumb::gossip::thumb::thumb:

Carmine
04-01-2012, 05:41 AM
This is probably the best version of Blood and Fire that I've seen yet...Excellent back ground vocals from Wolf here...

vandeleur
04-01-2012, 05:48 AM
great version , even forgive somebody's beer in the way , better than fucking mobile phones lol ... am all for raising a toast to VH :D

Momshell
04-01-2012, 08:15 AM
This is probably the best version of Blood and Fire that I've seen yet...Excellent back ground vocals from Wolf here...



Thanks for finding it!! Sounds great - Dave nailed the lyrics. Except he went with "we" instead of "I". Guess it makes more sense for the show.

guwapo_rocker
04-01-2012, 08:36 AM
This is probably the best version of Blood and Fire that I've seen yet...Excellent back ground vocals from Wolf here...



Um......that's awful.

Edited to add: I wanted this in the setlist as much as anyone,

but Dave can't sing it live. It needs to be dropped, sadly.

guwapo_rocker
04-01-2012, 09:04 AM
there are a few posters on their FB page who claim they've heard the Sunday night show will be Van Halen.

And they are not my aliases........this time.

ELVIS
04-01-2012, 09:10 AM
Um......that's awful.



http://mylolsite.com/images/2065.jpg


:elvis:

ELVIS
04-01-2012, 09:13 AM
Dave's voice is gone...

He needs a good vocal coach...

DLR'sCock
04-01-2012, 10:40 AM
A good vocal coach who really knows what they are doing to go along with them on the tour is needed now. No drinking, no BS, and getting plenty of rest at night. Proper easy warm ups in the morning. Not talking too much and then doing the proper touring vocal exercises a couple of hours before performance. There are so many more things I would recommend to help, BUT he sounds like either he is sick here or he is not taking care of himself.

DavidLeeNatra
04-01-2012, 11:35 AM
Dave's voice is gone...

He needs a good vocal coach...

hate to agree with that...Dave sounds lost on many of the vids...

ZahZoo
04-01-2012, 12:00 PM
Proper easy warm ups in the morning. Not talking too much and then doing the proper touring vocal exercises a couple of hours before performance.

There's the challenge... Dave easing into a day... then not talking too much!!

SNIPER
04-01-2012, 05:01 PM
This sounds killer!!

Carloscda
04-01-2012, 10:03 PM
Don't know why Dave is singing these higher registries? He didn't do it back in the Dave so why now?!

fryingdutchman
04-02-2012, 06:38 AM
hate to agree with that...Dave sounds lost on many of the vids...

I hear you Natra...I hate to agree with it too. But it sounded brutal at certain points....almost like it was painful to try and sing it.

It SUCKS that a song that is so full of triumph has this much trouble translating on stage, but it is what it is. It kills me, but it sounds like Dave is struggling with it. Same thing with "China Town." The pace of that song is relentless, and sometimes it sounds like Dave is having some trouble keeping up....coming in late or sometimes not at all.

The shows are still incredible, but there are certain elements that need to be avoided and "Blood and Fire" may be one of them.

adena dodds
04-02-2012, 08:35 AM
We built this city on rock and roll. I love my hometown...We are a shot and a beer joint (no pun intended)! The less yuppies the beter! WHOOOO!
great version , even forgive somebody's beer in the way , better than fucking mobile phones lol ... am all for raising a toast to VH :D

adena dodds
04-02-2012, 08:40 AM
I bought my best friend that same hat for Christmas years ago and sent it all the way to Los Angeles where she keeps on telling me how cold it's getting there. She happens to look just like David Lee Roth. She's my occifer Ragie and works at the customs at the LAX airport for the federal government. Now she really looks like Dave with the hat only I have yet to see her in it and her hair is the way Daves used to be back in the day. I want the Napolean hat on Dave!
This sounds killer!!

SLAUGHTER MAN
04-26-2012, 02:16 AM
Hey...you ever make it over to the News Desk??? Tailgating on Sunday in STL......the same in Cleveland and Ft. Wayne??? Sorry about the end of the NHL season...things could be worse..James Harrison could become a Raven!!! Not that would be real bullshit!!! Respectfully...YOUR mortal enemy.....

IamThePapa
04-30-2012, 09:41 PM
Hello, I went to this show and it was awesome. I recorded the audio of the show and shot some video too, some of which is posted in this thread. I have part of this show now edited, and posted to YouTube with new footage from the front and second row. It's real up close and nothing in the way!! Very professional looking. Here's the link for the 1st 8 songs. The sound quality is also very good, I hope you enjoy. It's 35 mins long.

This is my first post here, but I have been a Van Halen fan from around Women and Children first, and I am thrilled with the new album and having DLR back in the band. I have tix to see them a second time this tour and can't wait!

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




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

IamThePapa
05-06-2012, 12:18 AM
Here are parts 2 and 3 to this show.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHjWiYbA8MU part 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHjWiYbA8MU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccuT6sruChg part 3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccuT6sruChg