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Va Beach VH Fan
03-24-2015, 06:14 PM
Welcome to the Official August 7 Toronto, ON, Molson Canadian Amphitheatre Meetup/Review Thread. This thread is to discuss anything leading up to the show, as well as all reviews.

Let's hear it !!

Full Bug
03-24-2015, 11:14 PM
Well, count me in! Not sure how many from here get to Toronto these days....

Von Halen
03-24-2015, 11:20 PM
Well, count me in! Not sure how many from here get to Toronto these days....

Well look what the cat dragged out. Full fucking Bong.

Will you actually show up this time?

I heard you were too busy following Bieber around, to be bothered with us.

ELVIS
03-24-2015, 11:22 PM
I thought Toronto was invaded by ISIS and hit by a Nuke...

Angel
03-25-2015, 01:08 AM
Well, count me in! Not sure how many from here get to Toronto these days....
Fuck I would like to make this one...I doubt it though. Bloody gas prices!!!

Full Bug
03-25-2015, 05:02 PM
Well look what the cat dragged out. Full fucking Bong.

Will you actually show up this time?

I heard you were too busy following Bieber around, to be bothered with us.

Your going? Isn't Conway Twitty a little closer to your speed these days gramps?

Von Halen
03-25-2015, 05:13 PM
Your going? Isn't Conway Twitty a little closer to your speed these days gramps?

Fuck no I'm not going. Have you heard that fucking album?

guwapo_rocker
03-25-2015, 07:39 PM
Well, count me in! Not sure how many from here get to Toronto these days....

Do you even know where the MOLSON CANDIAN AMPHITHEATRE is?

It's in one of those parts of the city where people have jobs......

twonabomber
03-25-2015, 07:46 PM
Well, count me in! Not sure how many from here get to Toronto these days....

Didn't get up there last year, but did for VH on St. Patrick's Day and the Stones in '13.

If I end up not going to the MA I'll head up that way another weekend.

moose
03-27-2015, 11:25 PM
Do you even know where the MOLSON CANDIAN AMPHITHEATRE is?

It's in one of those parts of the city where people have jobs......

fucking guy!!
LOL

moose
03-27-2015, 11:28 PM
may meet up with you guys for a few prior to the show if I don't head up north but as it stands count me in for drinks only NOT going to the show

moose
03-27-2015, 11:32 PM
Fuck no I'm not going. Have you heard that fucking album?


:biggrin:

guwapo_rocker
03-28-2015, 08:39 AM
moose

:devildance:

guwapo_rocker
03-28-2015, 11:37 AM
$61.50 to $220.50

Pfffffttttttt.......

moose
03-28-2015, 04:40 PM
[QUOTE=guwapo_rocker;1877507]$61.50 to $220.50

Pfffffttttttt.......[/QUOTE

X2

ELVIS
03-28-2015, 05:28 PM
$61.50 to $220.50

Pfffffttttttt.......

They can keep it...

ELVIS
03-28-2015, 05:29 PM
Fuck no I'm not going. Have you heard that fucking album?

Then what's with all of your bullshit promotion and Wolfie worship ??

You're starting to sound like ZZzzz...

Von Halen
03-28-2015, 07:54 PM
Then what's with all of your bullshit promotion and Wolfie worship ??



Have you been taking statins, or whatever those drugs you have been yapping about, are called?

Seshmeister
03-28-2015, 09:08 PM
Fuck no I'm not going. Have you heard that fucking album?

The new album isn't a reason not to go to the new tour.

Romeo Delight
03-28-2015, 09:20 PM
But they said it was definitive and its not definitive...WAHHHHHHHHHH. WAHHHHHHHHH

Romeo Delight
04-05-2015, 11:49 AM
Here is about where I will be for the show:

http://aviewfrommyseat.com/photo/22935/Molson+Amphitheatre/section-101/row-N/seat-16/

guwapo_rocker
04-05-2015, 01:29 PM
Uh Oh!


http://i58.tinypic.com/287zx4i.png

Romeo Delight
04-06-2015, 01:53 AM
yeah...I saw that...Wolfie's side. A little bluer than Ed's in the top corner

moose
07-08-2015, 11:16 PM
Hmmmmm my kids wanna go to the show, looks like I'll be going
Especially my daughter she wants to see the mighty VH she said to me that her brothers got to see them and she wants to go
How can I say no to my angel!!

moose
07-08-2015, 11:22 PM
Where r my Toronto and American brethren cmon lets get this "show on the road"
LAst time around we gotta do it!!

Nigel
07-08-2015, 11:26 PM
Hmmmmm my kids wanna go to the show, looks like I'll be going
Especially my daughter she wants to see the mighty VH she said to me that her brothers got to see them and she wants to go
How can I say no to my angel!!

Do it for sure. I took my son when he was 5, 8 and 14. And now he lives with us at age 25 with girlfriend and 2 kids. Can't get rid of him/them, but he knows all the words to Meanstreet. .

moose
07-09-2015, 08:30 AM
Both my sons have gone to see the "new" version in 07/08 and in 2012, my daughter was too young at the time so its her turn to go, but the brothers want to go and see the band again so gonna make it a family outing even though I'm royally pissed at the band for not putting out new material and Dave for acting like a dancin fool and singing like a hyena in heat!!

Nigel
07-09-2015, 09:23 AM
I'm going with some party animal friends this time. I just wanna feel some "air being pushed around" and I'll take them as they are.

Unfortunately they are not what they were and yes I could give Dave a kick in the ass for smoking and not rehearsing enough but I have a feeling they'll get it all together by the time they hit TO. I'm just glad they're still touring and who knows, this may be the last time.

Von Halen
07-09-2015, 09:47 AM
The real question is, will Full Bong actually show up to see this version of the band he claims to love? Or will he remain holed up in that pot smoke filled apartment in Toronto?

PETE'S BROTHER
07-09-2015, 12:08 PM
:smoke2:

Full Bug
07-09-2015, 12:24 PM
The real question is, will Full Bong actually show up to see this version of the band he claims to love? Or will he remain holed up in that pot smoke filled apartment in Toronto?
I'm going, what are you going to be doing, cruising around in that cheap buggy of yours looking for new gay shorts?

moose
07-09-2015, 04:39 PM
[QUOTE=Von Halen;1889835]The real question is, will Full Bong actually show up to see this version of the band he claims to love? Or will he remain holed up in that pot smoke filled apartment in Toronto

:bingesmoking::bingesmoking:

moose
07-09-2015, 04:43 PM
I'm going, what are you going to be doing, cruising around in that cheap buggy of yours looking for new gay shorts?

Yeah Von.....
Jump into that bug....hit the road head towards TO an watch the show on the 7th
And you better not be wearing any fkn capris:bigwink:

moose
07-09-2015, 04:48 PM
Anyone know the whereabouts of TommyV, Carmine, Shoes??
Wtf happened to this place?

twonabomber
07-09-2015, 06:36 PM
Yes...

WARF
07-09-2015, 07:04 PM
Von Hagar, please leave the full bong alone!

He no longer has his hair feathered like Steve Perry.... nor does he spoon with his dog!

tommyv
07-09-2015, 07:40 PM
Anyone know the whereabouts of TommyV, Carmine, Shoes??
Wtf happened to this place?

I'm here...got nowhere else to go.

Going to be missing the Toronto show due to a previous out-of-town party commitment in Kitchener, but will be attending the London show two days prior.

Seshmeister
07-09-2015, 07:44 PM
Von Hagar, please leave the full bong alone!

He no longer has his hair feathered like Steve Perry.... nor does he spoon with his dog!

It wasn't so much the spooning, it was constant prostate examination. :)

Von Halen
07-09-2015, 08:24 PM
I still have that pic too!

WARF
07-09-2015, 08:30 PM
I still have that pic too!

Post it or you're a pussy!

Von Halen
07-09-2015, 08:31 PM
I still have that pic too!

Tomorrow! I'm shooting the Texas Hippie Coalition show tonight.

PETE'S BROTHER
07-09-2015, 08:31 PM
Post it or you're a pussy!

it would be personal info :biggrin:

WARF
07-09-2015, 08:33 PM
Tomorrow! I'm shooting the Texas Hippie Coalition show tonight.

Love that band!

I wanna see them. Did they hit Florida yet?

DONNIEP
07-09-2015, 08:47 PM
it would be personal info :biggrin:

I happen to have said picture as well..

Full Bug
07-09-2015, 09:13 PM
Von Hagar, please leave the full bong alone!

He no longer has his hair feathered like Steve Perry.... nor does he spoon with his dog!
Hmmm, at least I still have some hair, last I saw of you, not so much......:cool1:

Von Halen
07-09-2015, 09:15 PM
Not hijacking this thread. It'll get on track before the Toronto show.

The band opening for THC tonight is called Red Sky Mary. Check them out, they are really good.

Von Halen
07-09-2015, 09:16 PM
Hey, Full Bong. I've been offered more cash for that cheap buggy, than you've made in the last 20 years!

WARF
07-09-2015, 09:16 PM
Hmmm, at least I still have some hair, last I saw of you, not so much......:cool1:

I got a full head of hair still lol

Full Bug
07-09-2015, 09:22 PM
I still have that pic too!
Yeah, I bet you admire it every night......

Full Bug
07-09-2015, 09:29 PM
Hey, Full Bong. I've been offered more cash for that cheap buggy, than you've made in the last 20 years!
Take whatever your offered, maybe you can buy a decent personality....:):fufu:

Full Bug
07-09-2015, 09:33 PM
I got a full head of hair still lol
Pics to prove it please.......
Actually, dont, have seen your mug, no need to see it again.....

WARF
07-09-2015, 09:39 PM
Pics to prove it please.......
Actually, dont, have seen your mug, no need to see it again.....

Post your current pic, and i'll post mine!

WARF
07-09-2015, 09:42 PM
Nevermind I found it...

Here's FULL BONG!

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/fHfOVp2xsTY/hqdefault.jpg

DONNIEP
07-09-2015, 09:46 PM
Full bong is white??

Full Bug
07-09-2015, 09:56 PM
Nevermind I found it...

Here's FULL BONG!

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/fHfOVp2xsTY/hqdefault.jpg
I have been outted, lol.....

moose
07-09-2015, 10:36 PM
THC...great band!!

moose
07-09-2015, 10:38 PM
I'm here...got nowhere else to go.

Going to be missing the Toronto show due to a previous out-of-town party commitment in Kitchener, but will be attending the London show two days prior.
:thumb:

Angel
07-10-2015, 01:56 AM
Anyone know the whereabouts of TommyV, Carmine, Shoes??
Wtf happened to this place?
Carmine and Shoes are both on my FB friends list. TommyV might be too...there's a lot that I can't remember what their user names here are. ;)

As for what happened.... WARF, Envy, the Blue Man Group, Team Butthurt, The GOAT....you didn't miss much. Good to see ya Moose.

Wish I could make this one. Would be awesome to meet up with all of ya!

Von Halen
07-10-2015, 10:44 AM
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/10/9e356381358c723cb2f1010669952dc9.jpg

Full Bong and his mutt!

cadaverdog
07-10-2015, 10:59 AM
I got a full head of hair still lol
Who's hair is it?

DONNIEP
07-10-2015, 11:02 AM
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/10/9e356381358c723cb2f1010669952dc9.jpg

Full Bong and his mutt!

Full Bong is really Peter Frampton??? Bong - break out that damn talk box and play us some Do You Feel!!!

cadaverdog
07-10-2015, 11:25 AM
Full Bong is really Peter Frampton??? Bong - break out that damn talk box and play us some Do You Feel!!!
Looks more like a young Mark Hamill to me. Had the same do in the late 70s.

DONNIEP
07-10-2015, 11:36 AM
Looks more like a young Mark Hamill to me. Had the same do in the late 70s.

Yeah, you might be on to something there...

http://s18.postimg.org/710kgf55l/image.jpg

Full Bug
07-10-2015, 09:16 PM
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/10/9e356381358c723cb2f1010669952dc9.jpg

Full Bong and his mutt!
That pic is over 20 years old, I don't look like that anymore, I am far better looking now....:)
Why you have a copy of that pic so large is worrying Von, you sure your all there? :blah:

Full Bug
07-10-2015, 09:24 PM
Full Bong is really Peter Frampton??? Bong - break out that damn talk box and play us some Do You Feel!!!
OK, that was pretty funny.....:)

Romeo Delight
07-19-2015, 02:07 AM
locked and loaded...

Full Bug
08-06-2015, 10:44 AM
Its going to be a nice day tomorrow here, mostly sunny and not too hot, a summer night outdoors with VH, who could ask for more? :hippie:

Von Halen
08-06-2015, 10:53 AM
Its going to be a nice day tomorrow here, mostly sunny and not too hot, a summer night outdoors with VH, who could ask for more? :hippie:

Thanks for the weather report. Does that mean you're actually going to show up?

Full Bug
08-06-2015, 12:21 PM
Yeah I'm going, heading down there in the early afternoon....

Von Halen
08-06-2015, 12:57 PM
Yeah I'm going, heading down there in the early afternoon....

Remember, pics or it didn't happen!

Full Bug
08-06-2015, 05:56 PM
Angel said to me you are going, is that true? If so, I thought you said you refused to go see this tour....

Full Bug
08-06-2015, 05:58 PM
Remember, pics or it didn't happen!
I have my phone....

Von Halen
08-06-2015, 06:55 PM
Angel said to me you are going, is that true? If so, I thought you said you refused to go see this tour....

I'm the opposite of you. I say I'm not going, and then go. You say you're going, and then don't show up.

I don't think that's what I said, but I may have. It was close, reasonably priced, great weather and I got to hang with Twona and TommyV again. Couldn't pass that up.

Full Bug
08-06-2015, 07:15 PM
I'm the opposite of you. I say I'm not going, and then go. You say you're going, and then don't show up.

I missed the last one, but made the show before that, 1 of 2 ain't bad.....Considering the set list this time around, glad I am gonna make this one, may be meeting up with a friend before hand who has a boat right behind the AT in the marina, so should be a cool day....

Nigel
08-06-2015, 07:21 PM
Nigel (aka David West) will be going to see the Mighty VH on Friday night
and seated in the 303 section.

I can't wait, because you just Can't Get This Stuff No More. . . .after it's over.

Now seeing them for the 14th time. . . since "Light Up The Sky" was the opener in 1979.

Cheers and have fun all you committed Roth Army Troops.

CdnDlrfan
08-06-2015, 08:38 PM
I am looking forward to tomorrow's show. I bought a VIP package for the first time. :-) Section 102 row M seats 11 & 12. Please drop by and say hello :-)

Von Halen
08-06-2015, 10:14 PM
Nigel (aka David West) will be going to see the Mighty VH on Friday night
and seated in the 303 section.

I can't wait, because you just Can't Get This Stuff No More. . . .after it's over.

Now seeing them for the 14th time. . . since "Light Up The Sky" was the opener in 1979.

Cheers and have fun all you committed Roth Army Troops.

Nigel, you OLD motherfucker! Ha ha ha!

I don't give a fuck about the bullshit. You just go and have a good fucking time. It's summer. It's outdoors. It's Van fucking Halen. Enjoy yourself!

But whatever you do, don't meet up with that fucking fruitcake Full Bong!

Nigel
08-06-2015, 11:20 PM
You just go and have a good fucking time. It's summer. It's outdoors. It's Van fucking Halen. Enjoy yourself!

I feel like I've been waiting for this show forever. Now it's Toronto's turn. I hope Roth is in full Toastmaster mode Friday night. . . .

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 04:44 PM
Going to molsonamphitheatre to see the best band ever. Van Halen with DLR. #vanhalen #Toronto #2015— Debra King (@DebraKi88060022) August 7, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 04:45 PM
Going to Van Halen concert ! 🎶👌🏻 A photo posted by Gaby_Silva (@im_gabym) on Aug 7, 2015 at 1:37pm PDT

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 04:46 PM
Van Halen! 50th birthday for Big Red. I am sooooo ready for my… https://t.co/efsf8VnuKf— Paul De Divitiis (@pauld72) August 7, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 04:46 PM
So excited for Van Halen tonight!— Erica Carson (@ericacarsonn) August 7, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 04:47 PM
I AM GOING TO SEE THE MIGHTY VAN HALEN TONIGHT— Stevie Ray Vonnegut (@BrandonChoghri) August 7, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 04:48 PM
Van Halen here I come !!! A photo posted by Hector (@hectordedivitiis) on Aug 7, 2015 at 12:43pm PDT

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 04:48 PM
Beethoven's ninth might be the best piece of music ever written... Right next to Van Halen's Unchained.— Derrick Casper (@derrickcasper) August 7, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 04:48 PM
WE ARE OFF TO SEE VAN HALEN NOW!!!!!— Stuart R. Crawford (@stuartrcrawford) August 7, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 04:49 PM
Tonight I'm going to see Eddie Van Halen in person. Doesn't seem real yet.— Chris Chambers (@chriskchambers) August 7, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 04:50 PM
van halen tn yo— daddy issues (@okaaayyyyyyy) August 7, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 04:59 PM
van halen concert today🎉— Riley⚾️ (@Riley_W727) August 7, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 04:59 PM
eruption by Van Halen is completely mind blowing 😧— chłoe (@biteVANsalvador) August 7, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 05:00 PM
Off to go see the Van Halen concert— Adam Pappas (@_adampappas) August 7, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 05:04 PM
@TheKeg Going to see Van Halen tonight and would love to check out your VIP lounge!!!!!!— Sheryl Boswell (@sherylboswell) August 7, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 05:04 PM
Van Halen tonight 🎸😈— Alec (@ReurinkA) August 7, 2015

guwapo_rocker
08-07-2015, 05:06 PM
I missed the last one, but made the show before that, 1 of 2 ain't bad.....Considering the set list this time around, glad I am gonna make this one, may be meeting up with a friend before hand who has a boat right behind the AT in the marina, so should be a cool day....

Here you go Bug.

http://i58.tinypic.com/24cgyv9.png

So you're gonna want to grab the westbound Lawrence bus to the subway. Hop on the train (SOUTHBOUND!!) to Union station......fuck it, you're not going.

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 05:58 PM
Off to #van Halen woohoo— corina krahn (@CorinaKrahn) August 7, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 05:59 PM
Van Halen at the amp with the boys... Unnnnnreeeaallllll— Mickey Trumper (@micktrump) August 7, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 06:10 PM
Van Halen concert tonight!!!— James Collins (@JamieCollins28) August 7, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 06:24 PM
Date night with hubby to see Van Halen— Kawaii Rana (@rarizaverreault) August 7, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 06:42 PM
Van Halen tonight!!! #concertjunkie— See-Dee-Qaa. (no U) (@SmileyCreep) August 7, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 06:42 PM
Van Halen #toronto #epic— Don (@harleyriderRK) August 7, 2015

cadaverdog
08-07-2015, 07:02 PM
Van Halen here I come !!! A photo posted by Hector (@hectordedivitiis) on Aug 7, 2015 at 12:43pm PDT


I didn't know Dave had a younger brother.

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 07:04 PM
Van Halen with my dad tn🙀👊🏻👊🏻— emily stranges (@EmilyStranges) August 7, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 07:05 PM
I didn't know Dave had a younger brother.


I knew that one would get a reaction....

Romeo Delight
08-07-2015, 07:12 PM
I see multiple cameras

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 07:31 PM
Hanging out by the water at @TheKeg Lounge before the show. KWS opening up for the mighty Van Halen. Thanks for the great food and drinks!— Stevie Ray Vonnegut (@BrandonChoghri) August 7, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 07:31 PM
Van halen concert with amy!!!— Nat Neumann (@natn7_) August 7, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 07:32 PM
Just surprised my big brother w/tickets to the Van Halen concert!! I'm his fave sister now!!! (Also ONLY sister, but still) #winning— Carrie Wilkerson (@CarrieWilkerson) August 7, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 07:32 PM
Dad's going to Van Halen tonight w.his broskis...all of who were the biggest sh*tsters back in the day...expecting a call from the station🚔🚨— Elicia ♡ (@exohelicia) August 7, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 07:33 PM
Van halen tonight. Gonna be wicked!— Jord (@jordanalldred) August 7, 2015

Romeo Delight
08-07-2015, 07:44 PM
Kws. Nice seats

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 07:50 PM
Going to see Van Halen right now pic.twitter.com/06yIvwoyRI— ✯Douchebag & Sophie✯ (@TowsAndHoes) August 7, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 07:53 PM
Van halen concert 👌🏻— janelle hill (@janellefaithill) August 7, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 07:54 PM
Getting ready for Van Halen at @MolsonAmphithea You know the age group when there are chairs in the mosh pit. #Toronto2015 #rockandroll— Jennifer Pitt, CMP (@JenLPitt) August 7, 2015

Romeo Delight
08-07-2015, 07:57 PM
Getting full and it's still only kws

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 08:00 PM
@KWShepherd opens for Van Halen @MolsonCanAmp @TheRiffRepeater pic.twitter.com/5tjM9B6oj1— Peter Dounoukos (@Peter__D) August 7, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 08:10 PM
We rocking hard. Van Halen with @rockerdave #vanhalen #toronto #the6ix A photo posted by Spiro Mandylor (@itsallstyletome) on Aug 7, 2015 at 5:09pm PDT

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 08:19 PM
Opening band as we wait for Van Halen pic.twitter.com/EyT8A37Yu3— Rhonda Lawrie (@RhondaLawrie) August 8, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 08:22 PM
Van Halen next, can't fuckin wait!— Dave Pacey (@David_Pacey) August 8, 2015

Guitar Shark
08-07-2015, 08:23 PM
Kws. Nice seats

Ed's side. Nice!

Romeo Delight
08-07-2015, 08:34 PM
Ed's side. Nice!

Of course!

Romeo Delight
08-07-2015, 08:35 PM
I am promoting the site with my t-shirt. Spoke to a bunch of people. Should have some new trafic tomorrow

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 08:38 PM
@KlipschAudio At the Van Halen Concert. Ridiculously Stokeddddddddd Bring on Diamond Dave #VanHalen #Toronto pic.twitter.com/lFwiRy9VGZ— Ash (@AsherFocusd) August 8, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 08:39 PM
Van Halen tonight!— Tyler Bogaert (@tylerbogaert) August 8, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 08:54 PM
Van Halen take the stage https://t.co/KwuscHAEPl— Jason Gorber (@filmfest_ca) August 8, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 08:54 PM
Van Halen #5150 A photo posted by @pilotjoel on Aug 7, 2015 at 5:46pm PDT

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 08:55 PM
Van Halen, these guys never quit! pic.twitter.com/2tpkvv42Jf— Steve Kearley (@skearley4) August 8, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 08:55 PM
Van Halen in Town.... #jump Great to see them in Live A photo posted by Abhinav Nongmeikapam (@nongrocks) on Aug 7, 2015 at 5:49pm PDT

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 08:55 PM
I just fell in a deeper love with Eddie Van Halen— lex (@lexytoschkoff) August 8, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 08:56 PM
VH Van Halen. Running with the devil! #classic A video posted by Ron Lopata (@ronlopata) on Aug 7, 2015 at 5:50pm PDT

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 08:56 PM
Van Halen #rock #goodtimes #wereold #lol #datenight A video posted by Catherine Hroux (@catherineherouxto) on Aug 7, 2015 at 5:51pm PDT

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 08:59 PM
sporting my cuban at a Van Halen concert... doesn't get much better than this pic.twitter.com/4kHVHkmbBW— Ryan Ivankovic (@dartfrogger1) August 8, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 09:06 PM
Father son jam session Van Halen #live #concert #music. pic.twitter.com/fk8DnWLF8m— Shashena Walsh (@Shashena) August 8, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 09:09 PM
Van Halen A photo posted by Dave Berg (@daveberg5292) on Aug 7, 2015 at 6:08pm PDT

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 09:14 PM
Van Halen in Toronto. #isure #isureinsurance #InsuranceAboutYou #RethinkInsurance #toronto #vanhalen #rock #music #torontolife #eddievanhalen #davidleeroth #alexvanhalen #michaelanthony #wolfgangvanhalen #yyz #concert #summer #love #live A photo posted by isure (@isure.ca) on Aug 7, 2015 at 6:11pm PDT

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 09:15 PM
Wolfgang Van Halen taking after his dad very nicely.. pic.twitter.com/c5q4Qgw6Yk— Darcy Kluge (@darcy_kluge) August 8, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 09:15 PM
Eddie Van Halen is God— Stevie Ray Vonnegut (@BrandonChoghri) August 8, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 09:20 PM
@alexvanhalen almost forgot the only reason I go to Van Halen concerts is bc of Alex's drum playing— Rhonda Lawrie (@RhondaLawrie) August 8, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 09:21 PM
Ermagahard....


I totally want to fuck Wolfgang Van Halen— Haley (@oiaewskjldjhf) August 8, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 09:21 PM
VAN HALEN!! pic.twitter.com/1pyQ1P12QU— Fuji Vice (@FujiVice) August 8, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 09:22 PM
Rocking the house with Van Halen in Toronto! #vanhalen #torontorocks pic.twitter.com/24xJyt4WBe— Brian Moran (@brian1moran) August 8, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 09:42 PM
Drop dead legs, pretty smile, hurts my head, gets me wild. Dig that steam, giant butt, makes me scream. - Van Halen,— Galileo B. Luzano (@LuzanoB) August 8, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 09:43 PM
Never been more peripherally high than at the Van Halen concert. #yayforeighties #rothsstillgotit #mulletseverywhere— Shannon(2) (@ShannonTwoTimes) August 8, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 09:43 PM
Alex Van Halen drum clinic pic.twitter.com/Ns4AFYv5dh— jeremy secker (@jeremysecker) August 8, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 09:44 PM
Ok. I give. Eddie Van Halen sounds fucking awesome.— Rob Paul (@UniDublin) August 8, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 09:59 PM
After seeing van halen now i would listen to a album of new songs with the current line up for sure. !— Sean Dean (@SeanSadieDean) August 8, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 10:02 PM
Van Halen kicking ass!!! A photo posted by Hector (@hectordedivitiis) on Aug 7, 2015 at 7:01pm PDT

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 10:10 PM
@gcta9296 is Roth would shut up and just sing it would be better BUT it's still Van Halen and they are consumate professionals! No autotune!— P.J. Taillon  (@lefthandedrant) August 8, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 10:12 PM
Van Halen Live On Tour #CapaPhotography,#VanHalen,#LiveOnTour,#LiveNation ,#MolsonAmphitheatre,#Toronto,#TorontoLife,#Toront oLifestyle,#TDot,#The6,#6ix,#Rock,#Music,#HairNati on,#ConcertPhotography,#WeTheNorth A photo posted by Fernando Paiz (@capaphotography) on Aug 7, 2015 at 7:11pm PDT

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 10:15 PM
Eddie Van Halen shredding through Chains. I'm shocked how well he is playing. #VanHalen #Toronto— John Williams (@johnwillms) August 8, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 10:20 PM
Somewhere down there..it's Van Halen.. pic.twitter.com/NcROy1ga4v— Jonybeeegood (@Jonybeeegood) August 8, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 10:24 PM
Periscope EVH

https://www.periscope.tv/w/aJVfSjEzNDI0M3w1NjM1ODA5NAFtEEyXqc9C6vCBgxyCevKD_D oM2Hf1q4zbH4lBG-eQ

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 10:31 PM
Eddie Van Halen is The Man. #AlwaysAndFoevah.— Rhiannon (@RhiannonMaria) August 8, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 10:31 PM
Eddie Van Halen doesn't get older he gets better— Edwin Chen (@Chedwin14) August 8, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 10:34 PM
Eddie Van Halen solos live today are my sun ra moments!— Sean Dean (@SeanSadieDean) August 8, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 10:41 PM
Van Halen in concert at the Molson Amphitheatre pic.twitter.com/t2ZBNyvTtq— Veronica Henri (@henri_veronica) August 8, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 10:41 PM
Van Halen in concert at the Molson Amphitheatre pic.twitter.com/VxdRiHthEe— Veronica Henri (@henri_veronica) August 8, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 10:48 PM
Van Halen so good tonight!!— CASSANDRA (@THEcassandra) August 8, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 10:56 PM
Just in case anyone following me cares - Eddie Van Halen is still King and David Lee Roth is still the best front man in rock'n roll— Adam Wylde (@AdamWylde) August 8, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 11:00 PM
Van Halen concert was absolutely amazing.— Jonathan Daines (@Jonathan_Daines) August 8, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 11:09 PM
Van Halen concerts are tight as hell 👊🏻— James. (@Pastrnasty) August 8, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 11:14 PM
Van Halen tonight with the girls 😝🎸🎶 #vanhalen #davidleeroth #summer #concert #toronto #friends #love #music #life A video posted by Karengallagher 💖 (@karenriedelgallagher) on Aug 7, 2015 at 8:11pm PDT

Va Beach VH Fan
08-07-2015, 11:15 PM
Eddie Van Halen tended to the sexual needs of an entire amphitheater— cameron bradley (@cambrads23) August 8, 2015

Romeo Delight
08-07-2015, 11:45 PM
No time to say too much except to say that might have been the definitive version of ATBL from this tour. SO good.

It was packed and the crowd was loving it and the band appreciated the atmosphere. Drop Dead Legs was so promising but Dave could have kept in the groove of the song more instead of scatting around improv style it could have been the highlight of the night for me. Was such a treat to hear live though...awesome.

Dave was in good form and he and Ed seemed to genuinely get along. A funny part of the show occurred when Dave couldn't find his mike stand at the beginning of Beautiful Girls...he had the mic but not the stand but decided not to sing until he had both...the band looked around confused.

Dave ended up telling the band he was going to start from the beginning and he actually did really well with it I thought. Dave actually seemed to get stronger as the show went on. Killer show

Nigel
08-08-2015, 01:23 AM
Even though all the pictures from the tour look the same, tonight's concert at The Molson Amphitheatre was fucking fantastic.
It is SO much better to see them LIVE than watching youtubes. They are a well-oiled machine at this juncture in the tour.

Dave kept his banter short, his vocals were great throughout (except for the asshole on the soundboard) who didn't help make his muffled voice "clear". There wasn't one song "cringe worthy; even DTNA or I'll Wait. . .excellent job Dave!!!!

The band was tight but sounded slightly "phased/distorted" even though I was sitting dead centre and about 20 ft. behind the soundboard. I seriously wanted to go hit the fucker and tweak the controls myself. It could have been 100% when it was about a 93. I'm nitpicking here
because the 2 hour show seemed like a 45 minute set; even though it had some peaks and valleys.

For me, the weak part were the 2 ADKOT songs, juxtaposed against the strength of the 6 pack. The setlist order is perfect and keeps your interest throughout. I would exchange my left testicle for a DVD of this tour and Roth was brilliant at keeping things moving along (even though
you have to watch closely for any roundhouse kick etc. He knows when to back off and when to push forward in his performance and even my casual VH buddies who went with me thoroughly enjoyed the show.

There was one guy sitting 3 rows up and 10 feet to the right of me who was smoking Bob Marley sized reef, (every other song) and we thought it was actually the band's special effects. Kind of like those fog machines that are used to kill mosquitos at Caribbean resorts.

The only piss off is the fact that its all over way too soon and you wish you could travel with the roadies for a couple more gigs.

God I'm proud of this band and sure hope to hell we get a new album, tour and that they keep going. Alex is a beast at 62 and shows no signs of
letting up. His solo was longer than usual and if anything I thought Eddies solo slightly lacked in entertainment value (particularly during Cathedral). Again, nitpicks because its too easy to say it was "awesome". You guys/gals here know what I mean.

Please; for anyone not sure about going, just go you will be so goddamned glad you did.

Over and Out. . . Nigel

Romeo Delight
08-08-2015, 07:42 AM
I am going to have to agree on the ADKOT songs, although they could keep China Town as Ed and Wolf make that song pretty damn cool. Actually, I want that one to stay now that I think about it.

The best part of the show was being close enough to see the band looks to be enjoying each other's company.

This venue was a great one, but based on some of the attendance numbers from other venues I have to question the entire outdoor amphitheatre concert agenda. I mean California is beyond sold out...tix going for over $300 in the aftermarket, but what about the lesser markets?

I know Von will say its just like the backyard party days etc, but do you really think our demographic generally wants to go stand in a field for a concert?

Just saying. Especially if we are talking about 150 bucks plus people want to have transit options and no logistical nightmares.

For many of these shows that just isn't the case. I like it, but I think for some cities, the numbers speak for themselves. Those ones would be far better off with traditional arenas.

It was a big party last night and I met some great peeps who thought I had the Roth Army shirt made up for shits and giggles.

guwapo_rocker
08-08-2015, 08:54 AM
Checking the newspaper sites, don't see any reviews.

Full Bug
08-08-2015, 09:09 AM
A funny part of the show occurred when Dave couldn't find his mike stand at the beginning of Beautiful Girls...he had the mic but not the stand but decided not to sing until he had both...the band looked around confused.

Dave ended up telling the band he was going to start from the beginning and he actually did really well with it I thought.

I remember that, I was on the lawn, so I wasn't really sure what happened.....They had the 2 tv screens on the left and right, but they weren't very big, but I didn't care, you could feel the music in your bones.....

Va Beach VH Fan
08-08-2015, 09:30 AM
http://www.torontosun.com/2015/08/08/david-lee-roth-ruins-van-halens-vibe-in-toronto

David Lee Roth ruins Van Halen's vibe in Toronto

BY JOHN WILLIAMS, POSTMEDIA NETWORK
FIRST POSTED: SATURDAY, AUGUST 08, 2015 09:06 AM EDT | UPDATED: SATURDAY, AUGUST 08, 2015 09:16 AM EDT

Artist: Van Halen
Location: Molson Amphitheatre


TORONTO - "Hey Eddie, can you see if Sammy Hagar is still available?"

After Friday night's two-hour performance by the David Lee Roth-led Van Halen at the sold-out Molson Amphitheatre in Toronto, some may be asking that very question that I just posed.

And, really, it's damn shame. Guitarist Eddie Van Halen has clearly got his mojo back - he's playing, sounding and looking better than he ever has - it's really a testament to a man who is focused on keeping the demons of his past in the past, and hes clearly fallen in love with music again - you can see it on the glowing smile on his face.

No, we're definitely not referring to him. Nor his son/bassist Wolfgang (even though yours truly has a soft spot for former bassist Michael Anthony), or to trustworthy backstopper Alex Van Halen.

We're looking straight at you, Diamond Dave.

Singer Roth seems to be eyeing a career in old Las Vegas, what with all his wardrobe changes right in the middle of the show (which included a body shirt with tattoos adorned on it - so badass!), the way he struts around in a slow-paced fashion, or how he expects a response from the crowd every time he smiles at them.

And let's be realistic. We weren't expecting the same leg kicks from yesteryear (and he thankfully left the spandex pants at home), nor were we waiting for the high-pitched "Wooooos!" and "Ohhhs!" We were, however, hoping for more than a half-assed lounge singer. And an excruciatingly bad one at that. This cannot be the same guy who made caterwauling and being a rock frontman an art form.

Roth spent a good chunk of the time talking or sometimes mumbling -through a lot of Van Halen staples on this night, including Runnin' With the Devil, Everybody Wants Some!!, Hot For Teacher, Panama and their 1981 classic, Unchained which was barely recognizable.

I mean, even Eddie Van Halen has admitted that Roth is the guy that fans want to see, but at least on this night, those in attendance may be rethinking that standard party line.

And any notion that Eddie Van Halen and Roth don't get along (as mentioned in the revealing EVH/Billboard interview from a few months back), was dispelled early on, with the two interacting frequently, whether it was smiling at each other while sharing the same microphone or gleefully admiring one another from the either end of the stage. Or perhaps they are both just supreme professionals, and it's no different than you and I being mildly affable with an extremely annoying co-worker.

The group is smack dab in the middle of an ambitious 40-date tour which runs into October. Given the band's tumultuous history, one wouldn't be too far off in thinking that it may not have gotten to this point. But it has.

Roths night wasnt a complete disaster. He showed shades of his old voice on tracks like Aint Talkin Bout Love, Hot For Teacher and a stellar version of Little Guitars, with EVH lighting up the crowd with some sizzling guitar work and backing vocals.

Opening for VH was axeman Kenny Wayne Shepherd, whose backing band seemed bored of the proceedings, and who could blame them. Most of the tunes were just one giant set-up for his long, meandering guitar solos that left the smattering of people in attendance heading for the concession stands.

Twitter: @johnwillms

Email: john.williams@sunmedia.ca

Full Bug
08-08-2015, 09:35 AM
Before the show, I was by myself, so I had the guy sitting next to me take a pic....

Full Bug
08-08-2015, 09:39 AM
I don;t know who that douche JOHN WILLIAMS is, but everyone kicked ass....
As far as Dave goes, I actually noticed he didn't talk as much during the show as he sometimes does.....

CdnDlrfan
08-08-2015, 09:48 AM
It was a great show! :-) Fricken awesome to be 12 rows from the stage centre :-) Would love to go again soon :-)

guwapo_rocker
08-08-2015, 10:00 AM
http://www.torontosun.com/2015/08/08/david-lee-roth-ruins-van-halens-vibe-in-toronto

David Lee Roth ruins Van Halen's vibe in Toronto

BY JOHN WILLIAMS, POSTMEDIA NETWORK
FIRST POSTED: SATURDAY, AUGUST 08, 2015 09:06 AM EDT | UPDATED: SATURDAY, AUGUST 08, 2015 09:16 AM EDT

Artist: Van Halen
Location: Molson Amphitheatre


TORONTO - "Hey Eddie, can you see if Sammy Hagar is still available?"

After Friday night's two-hour performance by the David Lee Roth-led Van Halen at the sold-out Molson Amphitheatre in Toronto, some may be asking that very question that I just posed.

And, really, it's damn shame. Guitarist Eddie Van Halen has clearly got his mojo back - he's playing, sounding and looking better than he ever has - it's really a testament to a man who is focused on keeping the demons of his past in the past, and hes clearly fallen in love with music again - you can see it on the glowing smile on his face.

No, we're definitely not referring to him. Nor his son/bassist Wolfgang (even though yours truly has a soft spot for former bassist Michael Anthony), or to trustworthy backstopper Alex Van Halen.

We're looking straight at you, Diamond Dave.

Singer Roth seems to be eyeing a career in old Las Vegas, what with all his wardrobe changes right in the middle of the show (which included a body shirt with tattoos adorned on it - so badass!), the way he struts around in a slow-paced fashion, or how he expects a response from the crowd every time he smiles at them.

And let's be realistic. We weren't expecting the same leg kicks from yesteryear (and he thankfully left the spandex pants at home), nor were we waiting for the high-pitched "Wooooos!" and "Ohhhs!" We were, however, hoping for more than a half-assed lounge singer. And an excruciatingly bad one at that. This cannot be the same guy who made caterwauling and being a rock frontman an art form.

Roth spent a good chunk of the time talking or sometimes mumbling -through a lot of Van Halen staples on this night, including Runnin' With the Devil, Everybody Wants Some!!, Hot For Teacher, Panama and their 1981 classic, Unchained which was barely recognizable.

I mean, even Eddie Van Halen has admitted that Roth is the guy that fans want to see, but at least on this night, those in attendance may be rethinking that standard party line.

And any notion that Eddie Van Halen and Roth don't get along (as mentioned in the revealing EVH/Billboard interview from a few months back), was dispelled early on, with the two interacting frequently, whether it was smiling at each other while sharing the same microphone or gleefully admiring one another from the either end of the stage. Or perhaps they are both just supreme professionals, and it's no different than you and I being mildly affable with an extremely annoying co-worker.

The group is smack dab in the middle of an ambitious 40-date tour which runs into October. Given the band's tumultuous history, one wouldn't be too far off in thinking that it may not have gotten to this point. But it has.

Roths night wasnt a complete disaster. He showed shades of his old voice on tracks like Aint Talkin Bout Love, Hot For Teacher and a stellar version of Little Guitars, with EVH lighting up the crowd with some sizzling guitar work and backing vocals.

Opening for VH was axeman Kenny Wayne Shepherd, whose backing band seemed bored of the proceedings, and who could blame them. Most of the tunes were just one giant set-up for his long, meandering guitar solos that left the smattering of people in attendance heading for the concession stands.

Twitter: @johnwillms

Email: john.williams@sunmedia.ca

He's a sheep.

We should hammer his Twitter account.

@johnwillms

Nigel
08-08-2015, 10:04 AM
I don;t know who that douche JOHN WILLIAMS is, but everyone kicked ass....
As far as Dave goes, I actually noticed he didn't talk as much during the show as he sometimes does.....

You're absolutely right here. I think we should all turn up at his office and beat the piss out of him. I'm critical but there's no way anything negative could be directed towards Dave last night. This guy and the sound guy should be sent to Devils Island for a few years with no hope of escape. . .

guwapo_rocker
08-08-2015, 10:10 AM
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Full Bug
08-08-2015, 10:21 AM
http://i58.tinypic.com/se7ign.png
Cool! :clap::baaa:

Nigel
08-08-2015, 10:37 AM
http://www.torontosun.com/2015/08/08/david-lee-roth-ruins-van-halens-vibe-in-toronto

David Lee Roth ruins Van Halen's vibe in Toronto

BY JOHN WILLIAMS, POSTMEDIA NETWORK
FIRST POSTED: SATURDAY, AUGUST 08, 2015 09:06 AM EDT | UPDATED: SATURDAY, AUGUST 08, 2015 09:16 AM EDT

Artist: Van Halen
Location: Molson Amphitheatre


TORONTO - "Hey Eddie, can you see if Sammy Hagar is still available?"

After Friday night's two-hour performance by the David Lee Roth-led Van Halen at the sold-out Molson Amphitheatre in Toronto, some may be asking that very question.

Singer Roth seems to be eyeing a career in old Las Vegas, what with all his wardrobe changes right in the middle of the show (which included a body shirt with tattoos adorned on it - so badass!)

Email: john.williams@sunmedia.ca


There are some people in this world who are extremely talented (Van Halen) and then there's a 'critic" writing for the shittiest Toronto newspaper. He probably thinks he's the John Williams that scores major motion pictures. . .

"Body Shirt with Tattoos adorned on it"? . . I may just email this guy and let him know what a hack "journalist" he is.

Von Halen
08-08-2015, 10:42 AM
I like the ADKOT songs in the set. In fact, I'd like to see DTNA and I'll Wait eliminated for a couple more off that album. Honeybabysweetiedoll would work! I'd really prefer they eliminate the solo's and fill that time with songs. I'd also prefer Stay Frosty over Ice Cream Man, at this point.

Full Bug
08-08-2015, 10:45 AM
"Half-assed lounge singer"? Fuck this guy, Dave was on last night....

Full Bug
08-08-2015, 10:47 AM
I'd also prefer Stay Frosty over Ice Cream Man, at this point.
Agreed, although I do like what he is doing now with the harmonica....

guwapo_rocker
08-08-2015, 10:53 AM
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Von Halen
08-08-2015, 11:20 AM
Agreed, although I do like what he is doing now with the harmonica....

Love the harmonica. I'd like to see Dave do a true solo tour. Him, a harmonica and an accoustic guitar.

Nigel
08-08-2015, 11:36 AM
Love the harmonica. I'd like to see Dave do a true solo tour. Him, a harmonica and an accoustic guitar.

Be careful what you wish for. It may be great in small doses. . . .

Von Halen
08-08-2015, 11:42 AM
Be careful what you wish for. It may be great in small doses. . . .

I disagree. I'm talking a small club gig. Just jamming and doing tunes. I think it would be great.

twonabomber
08-08-2015, 12:14 PM
I am glad to read real reviews instead of shit from people in third world cuntries who won't have a chance to see this tour anyways, and shit from people who should be catching up on their back child support instead of begging for money to buy a ticket to a show.

Full Bug
08-08-2015, 12:25 PM
I disagree. I'm talking a small club gig. Just jamming and doing tunes. I think it would be great.
Yeah, that would great, picture a dark smoky club seating no more then 100, how cool would that be?

twonabomber
08-08-2015, 12:26 PM
1500 seater, max.

Good to see you made it to the show, Bug.

Full Bug
08-08-2015, 12:34 PM
1500 seater, max.

Good to see you made it to the show, Bug.
Ok, 1500 would be good, as long as it had that dark atmosphere....
Thanx Twona, glad I made it too, what a great night....Although I didn't get to meet Ed and Wolf like you lucky bastards....:biggrin:

Von Halen
08-08-2015, 02:17 PM
Thanx Twona, glad I made it too, what a great night....Although I didn't get to meet Ed and Wolf like you lucky bastards....:biggrin:

You should have found the gaywapo_rocker!

Full Bug
08-08-2015, 03:39 PM
You should have found the gaywapo_rocker!

Considering I was all by my lonesome, I would have, but never heard from him before I left....
I actually was beside a young guy who couldn't have been more then 22, and this dude knew every lyric, just the way Dave sang it on the albums, was impressed to see that, I am guessing his parents raised him on VH, we had a blast rockin to the tunes.....

FORD
08-08-2015, 06:22 PM
Yeah, that would great, picture a dark smoky club seating no more then 100, how cool would that be?

How big is that club in Toronto where the Stones usually start their tours?

Full Bug
08-08-2015, 06:58 PM
The Phoenix Concert Theatre or the El Mocambo would be the ones.....

Full Bug
08-08-2015, 07:20 PM
Finally, a review from someone who gets it.....

http://www.vhnd.com/2015/08/07/van-halen-toronto-2015/

http://design39media. com / van-halen-live-at-molson-amphitheatre-toronto/

August 7, 2015 Toronto Ontario

Making stop two of two on the Canadian leg of their 2015 Tour, Van Halen delivered in fine fashion at the Live Nation Molson Amphitheatre in Toronto.

Weather was perfect, not as cold as their first Canadian stop two nights prior in London Ontario. Those in shorts and t-shirts were perfectly comfortable throughout the evening, despite being right on the waterfront.

Upon arriving at the venue just prior to 6:00pm, Van Halen was taking the stage for soundcheck, running through fan favourites like Light Up The Sky, Drop Dead Legs, Running With The Devil and more.

The first noticeable improvement over the London show, was production quality. While opening act Kenny Wayne Shepherd ripped through his short soulful, yet virtuoso blues set, you knew right there and then that sound quality was in the favour of all audience members. Loud, yet pristine and defined. I cannot say the same for the London production, however we are not fairly comparing apples to apples here, as London was the first concert of sorts for the Western Fair District.

8:15 was check in time with Live Nation media, which ran a bit closer to 8:30. We were amongst others including CityTV, and one of legendary rock photographer Neil Zlozowers best friends and professional photographer as well, and escorted to the barrier at the front of the stage. Luckily I was able to firmly plant myself and make a new 15 minute home on Eddies side of the stage.

Being the gear hound and lifetime fan of mentor Eddie Van Halen, I snapped a few pix of his amps (both on stage, and side stage) solely for my own selfishness, but knew the die hard EVH fans would appreciate as well.

At 8:45pm, Alex hopped up to his kit, followed by dramatic side stage entrances from father and son Van Halen members Eddie & Wolfgang, and completing the dynamic foursome was Diamond David Lee Roth himself.

Electricity in the air was everywhere instantly, and the crowd simply lost their minds. Alexs intro of thundering drum fills provided the concrete pillar foundation for Eddies scorching and screaming dive bombed, tapping frenzied opening statement. That very 30 seconds let Toronto Ontario know, that Pssst, Van Halen is here!

It was hard to truly appreciate the first three songs of Van Halens set, as I was snapping photos and truly caught up in the moment. It was tough as here I am lifelong fan of Eddie Van Halen, and instead of watching him from front of stage, I was there on a task, to capture him with the camera.

After the first three songs concluded, (which felt like a mere 60 seconds, while actually being closer to 15 minutes) all of us in the media group, were ushered back to security posts and most vanished into the surroundings.

I checked my gear, then re-entered the venue to watch the concert with my friend who came with me, along with my 9 year old son (his first Van Halen concert mind you).

The concert was brilliant start to finish. Ive already spoken on the production value of this venue, but performance wise, it was top notch. Sure Daves vocals have some issues here and there, but he is a human being, still doing what he loves, still doing what the die hard Van Halen fans love, and most importantly, rounding out the rock and roll quartet that weve all loved for decade after decade. He never was the worlds greatest singer, we know and he knows it. He doesnt try to be. What he does however, is his job, leading & conducting the band from gut wrenching classic after classic, in true ringmaster style. The other members of Van Halen hang on every cue Dave throws their way.

I applaud Dave for doing what he does, despite the never ending criticism he endures, and will always endure. He didnt earn the title of Diamond David Lee Roth with being truly a diamond in the rough. Hes the lead vocalist, (arguably not the worlds best) in, arguably, the worlds greatest rock band today. Pressure most of us would simply fold and cave from. Dave eats this for breakfast.. and smiles!

Eddie pulled out another memorable guitar solo during his spotlight, treating Toronto to what theyve come to expect, with snippets from Eruption, Cathedral, Spanish Fly and more, along with some sub sonic, dropped to hell Octave pedal riffage that entered through your ears, shot down to your stomach and then blasted out your back with ballistic force.

Im safely going to say that this was the best Van Halen concert I seen since the late 80s. Im also ecstatic to have shot this show.

A huge kudos to Live Nation staff and my other colleagues that were shooting with me. You were all a class act.

Thank you Toronto, and thank you Alex, Wolfgang, Dave & Eddie, the Mighty Van Halen, for a night I and my 9 year old son will never forget.

twonabomber
08-08-2015, 07:58 PM
I wasn't cold Wednesday night. You Canadians should be used to the cold!

CdnDlrfan
08-08-2015, 08:29 PM
Great review - that person "did get it". Dave was right on last night - awesome, awesome show. Best Van Halen concert I have ever been to. Finally got to live the dream of being close to the stage :-) Can't wait to do it again :-)

Droomer5150
08-08-2015, 10:11 PM
http://www.torontosun.com/2015/08/08/david-lee-roth-ruins-van-halens-vibe-in-toronto

David Lee Roth ruins Van Halen's vibe in Toronto

BY JOHN WILLIAMS, POSTMEDIA NETWORK
FIRST POSTED: SATURDAY, AUGUST 08, 2015 09:06 AM EDT | UPDATED: SATURDAY, AUGUST 08, 2015 09:16 AM EDT

Artist: Van Halen
Location: Molson Amphitheatre


TORONTO - "Hey Eddie, can you see if Sammy Hagar is still available?"

After Friday night's two-hour performance by the David Lee Roth-led Van Halen at the sold-out Molson Amphitheatre in Toronto, some may be asking that very question that I just posed.

And, really, it's damn shame. Guitarist Eddie Van Halen has clearly got his mojo back - he's playing, sounding and looking better than he ever has - it's really a testament to a man who is focused on keeping the demons of his past in the past, and hes clearly fallen in love with music again - you can see it on the glowing smile on his face.

No, we're definitely not referring to him. Nor his son/bassist Wolfgang (even though yours truly has a soft spot for former bassist Michael Anthony), or to trustworthy backstopper Alex Van Halen.

We're looking straight at you, Diamond Dave.

Singer Roth seems to be eyeing a career in old Las Vegas, what with all his wardrobe changes right in the middle of the show (which included a body shirt with tattoos adorned on it - so badass!), the way he struts around in a slow-paced fashion, or how he expects a response from the crowd every time he smiles at them.

And let's be realistic. We weren't expecting the same leg kicks from yesteryear (and he thankfully left the spandex pants at home), nor were we waiting for the high-pitched "Wooooos!" and "Ohhhs!" We were, however, hoping for more than a half-assed lounge singer. And an excruciatingly bad one at that. This cannot be the same guy who made caterwauling and being a rock frontman an art form.

Roth spent a good chunk of the time talking or sometimes mumbling -through a lot of Van Halen staples on this night, including Runnin' With the Devil, Everybody Wants Some!!, Hot For Teacher, Panama and their 1981 classic, Unchained which was barely recognizable.

I mean, even Eddie Van Halen has admitted that Roth is the guy that fans want to see, but at least on this night, those in attendance may be rethinking that standard party line.

And any notion that Eddie Van Halen and Roth don't get along (as mentioned in the revealing EVH/Billboard interview from a few months back), was dispelled early on, with the two interacting frequently, whether it was smiling at each other while sharing the same microphone or gleefully admiring one another from the either end of the stage. Or perhaps they are both just supreme professionals, and it's no different than you and I being mildly affable with an extremely annoying co-worker.

The group is smack dab in the middle of an ambitious 40-date tour which runs into October. Given the band's tumultuous history, one wouldn't be too far off in thinking that it may not have gotten to this point. But it has.

Roths night wasnt a complete disaster. He showed shades of his old voice on tracks like Aint Talkin Bout Love, Hot For Teacher and a stellar version of Little Guitars, with EVH lighting up the crowd with some sizzling guitar work and backing vocals.

Opening for VH was axeman Kenny Wayne Shepherd, whose backing band seemed bored of the proceedings, and who could blame them. Most of the tunes were just one giant set-up for his long, meandering guitar solos that left the smattering of people in attendance heading for the concession stands.

Twitter: @johnwillms

Email: john.williams@sunmedia.ca

"I don't where that critic is right now but...I'm right here babeh!" - Ice Cream Man Largo 1982 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wO1_e5GxNUM

Romeo Delight
08-08-2015, 10:58 PM
I like the ADKOT songs in the set. In fact, I'd like to see DTNA and I'll Wait eliminated for a couple more off that album. Honeybabysweetiedoll would work! I'd really prefer they eliminate the solo's and fill that time with songs. I'd also prefer Stay Frosty over Ice Cream Man, at this point.

The crowd around me really dug DTNA last night...especially the women, so I dunno about that

Von Halen
08-08-2015, 11:02 PM
The crowd around me really dug DTNA last night...especially the women, so I dunno about that

They fucking dig Jump too, and I wouldn't give a flying fuck if they deleted it too. DTNA sucks. Defuckinglete it!!

GreenEyedMurder
08-09-2015, 12:30 AM
There are some people in this world who are extremely talented (Van Halen) and then there's a 'critic" writing for the shittiest Toronto newspaper. He probably thinks he's the John Williams that scores major motion pictures. . .

"Body Shirt with Tattoos adorned on it"? . . I may just email this guy and let him know what a hack "journalist" he is.

It's obvious from the first sentence that he's a butthurt Hagar fan, and a quick look at his past "work" shows that he's used to covering pop treacle. He was blatantly trying to stir up shit, but all he got was 1 retweet & 1 favorite on Twitter -- both from the same person -- and a bunch of people kicking him around like a narc at a biker rally. He still only has like 15 followers. Also? His crap isn't even edited for grammar.

Full Bug
08-09-2015, 01:41 AM
It's obvious from the first sentence that he's a butthurt Hagar fan, and a quick look at his past "work" shows that he's used to covering pop treacle. He was blatantly trying to stir up shit, but all he got was 1 retweet & 1 favorite on Twitter -- both from the same person -- and a bunch of people kicking him around like a narc at a biker rally. He still only has like 15 followers. Also? His crap isn't even edited for grammar.

Ha! that figures....

Full Bug
08-09-2015, 01:43 AM
"I applaud Dave for doing what he does, despite the never ending criticism he endures, and will always endure. He didnt earn the title of Diamond David Lee Roth with being truly a diamond in the rough. Hes the lead vocalist, (arguably not the worlds best) in, arguably, the worlds greatest rock band today. Pressure most of us would simply fold and cave from. Dave eats this for breakfast.. and smiles!"

I really like that, so true.....

guwapo_rocker
08-09-2015, 05:26 AM
You should have found the gaywapo_rocker!

Fuck you Von!!

ZahZoo
08-09-2015, 07:57 AM
Considering I was all by my lonesome, I would have, but never heard from him before I left....
I actually was beside a young guy who couldn't have been more then 22, and this dude knew every lyric, just the way Dave sang it on the albums, was impressed to see that, I am guessing his parents raised him on VH, we had a blast rockin to the tunes.....

You do realize Von blew you off because he's intimidated by your superior mullet... ;)

Full Bug
08-09-2015, 08:11 AM
You do realize Von blew you off because he's intimidated by your superior mullet... ;)

I dont have a mullet bonehead.....:doh::cool1:

Va Beach VH Fan
08-09-2015, 06:40 PM
Ignorant, racist, terribly written garbage from the @TorontoSUNPromo as per usual. The Anti Semitism is high in the Van Halen review. Gross.— Reed (@giv3nt0fly) August 9, 2015

WARF
08-10-2015, 08:12 PM
Congrats to full bong for going to his first Roth era Van Halen show!

Romeo Delight
08-10-2015, 09:10 PM
One of the best moments of the show was Dave's 4, yes 4 epic wolf screams in the last minute of ATBL...I have audio, but I'd rather find a YouTube, lol

Baby's On Fire
08-10-2015, 09:12 PM
Please post it. I can't find any YOU TUBE of it.

Va Beach VH Fan
08-10-2015, 09:41 PM
One of the best moments of the show was Dave's 4, yes 4 epic wolf screams in the last minute of ATBL...I have audio, but I'd rather find a YouTube, lol


Ask and ye shall receive (about 2:50 mark)....

Baby's On Fire
08-10-2015, 09:48 PM
Thank you VA.

Why can't Dave put that effort into every song?

I don't get it how he seems to intentionally screw up some songs and then try harder on others.

Anyway that was pretty good.

Romeo Delight
08-10-2015, 11:57 PM
Dave was really grooving on the crowd response which was really loud and appreciative. I think that matters to him

DavidLeeNatra
08-11-2015, 02:31 AM
Thank you VA.

Why can't Dave put that effort into every song?

He does! In his very weird own way and world he does...

twonabomber
08-11-2015, 07:24 AM
Congrats to full bong for going to his first Roth era Van Halen show!

Bug made an appearance at the second ACC show in '07.

Full Bug
08-11-2015, 02:31 PM
He does! In his very weird own way and world he does...
Indeed, I actually sat next to Shoes during the show, and still have some pics of the meet up before hand.....

Von Halen
08-11-2015, 02:36 PM
Indeed, I actually sat next to Shoes during the show, and still have some pics of the meet up before hand.....

She has been traumatized ever since! :D

Full Bug
08-11-2015, 02:46 PM
Har Har....
Does anyone have audio of the whole show? Cannot find anything at Jam To This.....

Vinnie Velvet
08-11-2015, 04:57 PM
Ask and ye shall receive (about 2:50 mark)....



That was epic.

Funny how Dave even says "There's the scream." HA!

Yes, Dave. Seems like the scream is still there.

DavidLeeNatra
08-11-2015, 07:13 PM
That was epic.

Funny how Dave even says "There's the scream." HA!

Yes, Dave. Seems like the scream is still there.

wait until Calderone stops by to tell us from which diamond dave studio session that scream was sampled and piped in...it's four times the same scream ;)