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Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 08:21 AM
Welcome to the Official October 4 Hollywood, CA, Hollywood Bowl Meetup/Review Thread. This thread is to discuss anything leading up to the show, as well as all reviews.

Let's hear it !!

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 10:03 AM
Invited to see Van Halen at the Hollywood Bowl tonight so I'm listening to some of their old stuff. Just got irrationally psyched.— Andrew Baxter (@Drew_Baxter) October 4, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 12:42 PM
Going to see Van Halen tonight!!!— Josh (@josh_rana) October 4, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 01:20 PM
Today is the day I see van halen live— Not a Cult Leader (@_byronius) October 4, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 01:50 PM
iM SEEiNG VAN HALEN TODAY!!!!!!!— braxton marcellous ♚ (@KingBraxtonSon) October 4, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 01:50 PM
If it rains when I'm suppose to see Eddie Van Halen shred, I will stand in torrential down pour...— Nicolette Cunningham (@NCunningham88) October 4, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 01:50 PM
seeing my baby all happy to see van halen is so cute 😍*— splenda baby (@ajabaldrich_) October 4, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 01:55 PM
Today I decided to Iive my demographic to the fullest: trip to Costco and a Van Halen concert.— Eddie Schmidt (@Eddie_Schmidt) October 4, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 01:58 PM
I would like to see Van Halen again tonight... pic.twitter.com/s57tBgCfkQ— Rana (@rana_rdesigns) October 4, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 01:59 PM
Van Halen were great Friday night at Hollywood Bowl! #VanHalen— Mike Carroll (@MikeCarroll67) October 4, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 02:29 PM
Van Halen tonight and Brika tomorrow. #mymusicaltastevaries— cdbrew (@cdbrew) October 4, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 02:29 PM
Van Halen NOT Van Hagar— RerinD (@rerindowns1) October 4, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 02:40 PM
Well I guess I'm going to see Van Halen tonight— M.C. (@antimatt_er) October 4, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 02:52 PM
I'm seeing van halen tonight and I'm pretty stoked man— Justice Kennedy (@ChaboyJustice) October 4, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 03:03 PM
TONIGHT! The mighty Van Halen finish up their 2015 tour at the Hollywood Bowl. Who's going? http://t.co/z4ObL4jqk2— Vintage Rock (@Vintage_Rock) October 4, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 03:48 PM
Good Morning Los Angeles!
Tonight completes a 42 show run. Tomorrow.......?
Thank you to everyone. #vanhalen pic.twitter.com/5RU64wVtec— Janie Van Halen (@JanieVanHalen) October 4, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 03:48 PM
Last night of the 2015 Van Halen Tour. #HollywoodBowl #VanHalenTour2015 #HollywoodSign #LA #AlexVanHalen #EddieVanHalen #WolfgangVanHalen Live at the Hollywood Bowl! #LastRowPhoto A photo posted by Mathew Hamilton (@wiredmat) on Oct 4, 2015 at 12:46pm PDT

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 03:53 PM
VAN HALEN CONCERT TONIGHT AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL WITH MY BOY @NickDowns_11 gonna be the best fucken concert of the year!!! 😈🎸🎶🔊🇺🇸— chreeeees (@Martin22295) October 4, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 04:05 PM
One more... #HollywoodBowl #VanHalen Pic taken by @pbertinelli A photo posted by Wolf Van Halen (@wolfvanhalen) on Oct 4, 2015 at 1:04pm PDT

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 04:22 PM
Van Halen tonightttttt 👌— Erica (@Vareventyr) October 4, 2015

IceCreamBlondie
10-04-2015, 04:51 PM
Going again tonight...can't have enough sexy DAVE and the Mighty Van Halen!!!! Woo hoo! :cheer:

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 05:01 PM
So.. Apparently I'm 7 hours away from seeing Van Halen at the Hollywood Bowl!!— Damien Ferris (@DamienFerris) October 4, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 05:01 PM
Countdown to Van Halen!— †ina (@tinaalva) October 4, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 05:04 PM
I love seeing Wolfgang Van Halen. Finally a hard working musician, who has gotten big by hard work, and dedication— SCEErrorist (@WonderWaage) October 4, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 05:04 PM
Van Halen tonight, wicked.— ****** ***.wav (@lazyflex) October 4, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 05:31 PM
Can hardly wait to see Van Halen tonight!!! Last show of the tour!!! Friday Night at the Hollywood Bowl was AWESOME!!! =VH= ROCKS!— BlueChipCatnip (@BlueChip_Catnip) October 4, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 05:31 PM
This week my parents have gone to an AC/DC concert, a Van Halen concert, a football game and Disneyland. Yesterday I never put pants on...— Courtney Pomush (@p0mp0m44) October 4, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 05:49 PM
Van Halen tonight. Cool.— KyloBen (@ben666_) October 4, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 06:05 PM
Van Halen tonight AYYYYEEEEE— Brehgeta (@CaymanJohnson) October 4, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 06:14 PM
Van halen tonight ! Everyone who going enjoy ! Lucky ass mother fuckers— Alyssa G (@TheAlyssaG666) October 4, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 06:18 PM
VAN HALEN in about 4 Hours!! YAY!! Can't Wait — feeling excited— Adam Gifford (@TheAdamGifford) October 4, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 06:25 PM
lets go van halen pt II— jimi misses halsey (@Iukesthetic) October 4, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 06:52 PM
IM SO EXCITED FOR VAN HALEN— juls (@Juliaaa_19) October 4, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 07:03 PM
So Van Halen tonight... Can't wait. It'll be my second time seeing them. Last time it was like 7 years ago.— Benjie (@Ben_S_J) October 4, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 07:27 PM
Quit your job, blow off your family and let's go see Van Halen at the Hollywood Bowl tonight. You buy tickets. I'll buy tshirts.— Michael Avalos (@ham_on_fire) October 4, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 07:28 PM
VAN HALEN CONCERT TONIGHT— Mrs. Lebron James (@megancaudillo) October 4, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 07:41 PM
Channeling my rocker chick tonight! On my way to the Van Halen concert!! Woo! 😆😎😜😝👍🏼👏🏼 #vanhalen #concert #hollywoodbowl #leatherjacket #redlips #studs #80's #backtotheeighties #rockon A photo posted by •T A Y L O R J U D Y• (@taylorrrjudyyy) on Oct 4, 2015 at 4:40pm PDT

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 07:48 PM
Van Halen concert tonight!!— Cameron Ecker (@Cameron_Ecker) October 4, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 07:57 PM
Rain clouds over the Hollywood Bowl. Waiting for Van Halen and Kenny Wayne Shepherd pic.twitter.com/RH1KyRh3AI— Rana (@rana_rdesigns) October 4, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 08:01 PM
Um, I seriously think we just got invited to go and see Van Halen tonight! I am kinda FREAKIN' OUT MAN!!!!! Get in the shower babe!!!!— Jason Galardi (@PartyGalardi) October 4, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 08:14 PM
Van Halen at the Hollywood Bowl tonight. Hyped af. #VanHalen #HollywoodBowl— Alex Graf (@Mjcabooseman) October 5, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 08:17 PM
Reverend Al!!!! #vanhalen A photo posted by Malcolm Van Halen (@van_halen2015) on Oct 4, 2015 at 5:16pm PDT

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 08:20 PM
Van Halen tonight!— julia|Please Calum? (@paininthecalum) October 5, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 08:44 PM
IT'S VAN HALEN O'CLOCK!!!!!! (@ The Hollywood Bowl for Van Halen in Los Angeles, CA) https://t.co/iB2WcsYj3k— Abi Sarah (@AbigailSarah89) October 5, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 08:44 PM
Van Halen at the Hollywood Bowl tonight. pic.twitter.com/z09yH2niAy— BamaX15 (@BamaX15) October 5, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 08:57 PM
at Hollywood Bowl waiting for Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Van Halen pic.twitter.com/Pg5VSLoL2N— Radiac (@radiac591) October 5, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 08:57 PM
The birth of my son is forcing me to miss Van Halen at the Hollywood Bowl. The ultimate revenge for naming him Sammy.— Josh Comers (@joshcomers) October 5, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 08:57 PM
VAN HALEN AT THE BOWL ✊🏻— Ari Herstand (@ariherstand) October 5, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 09:01 PM
Van Halen! A photo posted by Marc Christopher Colcol (@bossingcoymax) on Oct 4, 2015 at 5:59pm PDT

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 09:03 PM
Almost time for the last one. #HollywoodBowl #VanHalen A photo posted by Wolf Van Halen (@wolfvanhalen) on Oct 4, 2015 at 6:02pm PDT

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 09:14 PM
Gettin excited for Van Halen @HollywoodBowl WOOO!— scottleggs (@scottleggs) October 5, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 09:14 PM
Everyone is wearing black at the Van Halen concert. 🙌🏼— Emilee (@DJemillii) October 5, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 09:15 PM
Van Halen concert tonight? Sick— Alex (@alextybg) October 5, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 09:30 PM
Can't believe i'm about to see van halen— Delta (@SwaggyT3) October 5, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 09:45 PM
Watching Van Halen tonight at the Hollywood Bowl! 🎤🎸🎶— Gus Flores (@gus_flores007) October 5, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 09:52 PM
Never been here before. Pretty cool. Van Halen on stage tonight. #HollywoodBowl pic.twitter.com/jQSAUztZZt— Brian Thole (@brianth7) October 5, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 09:58 PM
Van Halen with @tara768! #vanhalen #hollywoodbowl A photo posted by Christy Borgman (@lawomanphoto) on Oct 4, 2015 at 6:56pm PDT

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 10:15 PM
@kelseymolle this is why Van Halen concerts are the fucking shit— Rihanna (@kelseymolle) October 5, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 10:33 PM
Opening act for Van Halen. Closer seat than expected. About 10th row pic.twitter.com/oAX3OsnZvD— Eve (@ArenaRockAddict) October 5, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 10:39 PM
Waited all my life for this! Van Halen tonite at the Hollywood Bowl! 🎸🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶 A photo posted by 🌟FredWreck🌟 (@fredwreckla) on Oct 4, 2015 at 7:36pm PDT

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 11:09 PM
@georgelopez and I at the Van Halen concert pic.twitter.com/2Kp7kloky4— Jack Hadjinian (@JackTheMayor) October 5, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 11:10 PM
The anticipation for the Mighty Van Halen. A video posted by Mark Ellis (@5150ellis) on Oct 4, 2015 at 8:09pm PDT

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 11:13 PM
This is Brett's Periscope feed...

https://www.periscope.tv/w/1zqKVyoLkjmxB

cadaverdog
10-04-2015, 11:15 PM
@georgelopez and I at the Van Halen concert pic.twitter.com/2Kp7kloky4 Jack Hadjinian (@JackTheMayor) October 5, 2015

I thought the white dude was Tom Arnold. I wonder if George brought any doobage.

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 11:21 PM
#vanhalen A video posted by Malcolm Van Halen (@van_halen2015) on Oct 4, 2015 at 8:21pm PDT

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 11:24 PM
At the Van Halen Concert, David Lee Roth in Custom shoes by Andre No.1 Custom Shoes #andre1shoes #VanHalen A video posted by Andre No. 1 Shoes & Apparel (@andre1shoes) on Oct 4, 2015 at 8:22pm PDT

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 11:28 PM
Eddie Van Halen is fucking killing it at Hollywood Bowl right now. Maybe best I've ever heard him. Overjoyed. #evh #vanhalen— Peter Thorn (@petethorn) October 5, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 11:29 PM
REAL GREAT NIGHT FOR VAN HALEN pic.twitter.com/incl08IMlT— Justine Ezarik (@ijustine) October 5, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 11:35 PM
Van Halen!!! This IS a rock show!!! #vanhalen #hollywoodbowl A photo posted by Pepper (@pepperbozung) on Oct 4, 2015 at 8:33pm PDT

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 11:36 PM
Van Halen hit the stage!!! pic.twitter.com/Wl7g3BnG5h— Frank Ojeda (@UclaDodgerFrank) October 5, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 11:38 PM
Van Halen!!! #HollywoodBowl A video posted by Jay Hale (@jhale667) on Oct 4, 2015 at 8:36pm PDT

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 11:38 PM
Eddie Van Halen is old and gray but still plays the guitar like a rock god. #VanHalen #la— chris faulkner (@chrisfaulkner) October 5, 2015

Va Beach VH Fan
10-04-2015, 11:42 PM
All the old timers at this Van Halen concert are making my life.
Everyone's stoned. 😂— Anush❣ (@AnushikkkEm) October 5, 2015

Angel
10-05-2015, 12:03 AM
This week my parents have gone to an AC/DC concert, a Van Halen concert, a football game and Disneyland. Yesterday I never put pants on... Courtney Pomush (@p0mp0m44) October 4, 2015

Pants off!

Dan
10-05-2015, 01:37 AM
Oh Boy,Pants Off.:579:

vaijuju
10-05-2015, 01:51 AM
http://i21.servimg.com/u/f21/17/04/37/89/live-m11.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/view/17043789/2413)

http://i21.servimg.com/u/f21/17/04/37/89/live-m12.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/view/17043789/2414)

(pics by Malmcolm VH)

vandeleur
10-05-2015, 01:58 AM
Al saying Goodbye Dave

twonabomber
10-05-2015, 06:52 AM
http://i21.servimg.com/u/f21/17/04/37/89/live-m12.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/view/17043789/2414)


Ed to Wolfgang: "good luck with Tremonti!"

Al to Dave: "don't ever call me again!"

Jrme Frenchise
10-05-2015, 09:30 AM
Al to Dave: "don't ever call me again!"

Sad, but probable...

DLR Bridge
10-05-2015, 10:00 AM
Man, that lighting rig of theirs looks like it was built with this place in mind. That looks great.

Katina was at both shows, but was having a hard time getting on the Roth Army for some reason.

It was a great tour. Not too many hitches.

DLR Bridge
10-05-2015, 10:02 AM
Sad, but probable...

I thought I read at some point that Al and Dave were getting on well together. Like 'old days' style.

Va Beach VH Fan
10-05-2015, 10:16 AM
It was a great tour. Not too many hitches.


Well, overall, I'd say they gave a collective Fuck You to all of those 'experts' who predicted that the tour wouldn't sell well....

Outside of a few dates, I'd estimate by way of pics and videos that the vast majority of shows were at least 70% full of capacity, which ain't chopped liver....

There were some things that disappointed me, which I'm sure we'll analyze the fuck out of in the coming weeks, but yeah, I'd say it was definitely a successful tour...

Now the question becomes where it goes from here, if anywhere....

VAiN
10-05-2015, 10:43 AM
Now the question becomes where it goes from here, if anywhere....

Yeah, that's what I'm wondering too.. At this stage in the game they can't go away for another 3 years. Take this energy into the studio and give us one more for old times sake..

DLR Bridge
10-05-2015, 12:23 PM
Yeah, that's what I'm wondering too.. At this stage in the game they can't go away for another 3 years. Take this energy into the studio and give us one more for old times sake..

Yeah, I've got my usual wish list of high expectations, but I'm afraid I will jinx the possibilities into oblivion if I mention them.

chuckjitsu
10-05-2015, 12:45 PM
Yeah, that's what I'm wondering too.. At this stage in the game they can't go away for another 3 years. Take this energy into the studio and give us one more for old times sake..

This is where I'm at. There's momentum here to keep rolling, but that would fly in the face of how they've operated since Dave has been back. Clock's ticking though and I just don't think they can afford to sit around and be inactive for another 3 years.

PETE'S BROTHER
10-05-2015, 01:28 PM
Man, that lighting rig of theirs looks like it was built with this place in mind. That looks great.

Katina was at both shows, but was having a hard time getting on the Roth Army for some reason.

It was a great tour. Not too many hitches.

don't believe she has a phone with her, gonna try and meet up with her friday!

Jrme Frenchise
10-05-2015, 03:13 PM
I thought I read at some point that Al and Dave were getting on well together. Like 'old days' style.

You mean like before-fucking-his-wife style? :biggrin:

Va Beach VH Fan
10-05-2015, 04:02 PM
Great review, maybe the best of the tour....

http://lamusicblog.com/2015/10/review/show-review-van-halen-the-hollywood-bowl/

SHOW REVIEW: VAN HALEN @ THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL
It felt as good as 1984
October 5th, 2015
Anthony Marks

I used to watch Van Halen music videos on VHS when I was a child. Thats right. Friday night at the age of 8 meant a gathering of cousins and good friends, a nice session of VH music videos and live takes, jumping on the bed and dreaming of being a rock n roll star (Im still chasing that dream, but lost the VHS). Those were some of the best times of my life, and never in a million years did I think Id have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the band, but Friday night at The Hollywood Bowl, my fantasy was fulfilled.

From the moment Van Halen came out swinging, the crowd was going ballistic. At many shows, the crowd only stands up during the hit songs, which is irritating, but the energy from Van Halen kept the audience on its feet, with everyone happily [dancing] the night away. The band members seemed almost immune to the audiences ecstatic response, but also grateful for it. You could see and feel the energy instantly.

Before I joined that audience for one of the best shows of my life, I had the pleasure of photographing Van Halen for first six songs of their set, and I knew the night was off to an amazing start when Eddie and Diamond Dave looked right at me and posed for the camera as I excitedly screamed their names, thanking them for the inspiration and musical foundation that has since guided my musical path.

This show came near the end of a long summer tour, and I could tell Van Halen had spent a lot of time on stage this last year. Every song was a crowd-pleaser, and the set felt polished and effortless from beginning to end.

David Lee Roth was instantly twirling the mic stand and enjoying being the classic frontman that he is, while Eddie jumped around the stage and shredded through the guitar parts like only he can. Drummer and brother of Eddie, Mr. Alex Van Halen, hid behind his massive, double-kick-drum set, but played beautifully. Hes always been the shy one. Maybe its because he has no choice but to be, disguised by his fortress of a drum set.

The night was a family affair between the band and the audience, and I felt like a part of the family for sure, but it must be amazing to be Wolfgang Van Halen, who replaced Michael Anthony a few years back when the mudslinging between bandmates started. Your dad is Eddie Van Halen, and by the age of 15, youre playing stadiums.

Wolfie may look more like his mom, Valerie Bertinelli, but boy do his chops come from his dad. How can you NOT pass down the gene? With that amount of talent, its impossible. Lineage aside, though, he did the band justice. His bass playing was heavy and on-point, and he and his father recreated the perfect, timeless Van Halen harmonies. Within the first minute of their performance, Eddie gave his son a high-five, which was endearing and showed that Eddie got exactly what he wanted with the replacement.

David Lee Roths humor throughout the night was appropriate and so were his dance moves. For being 60 years old, he still does the splits and other gymnastic-style moves of a kid. He had as many wardrobe changes as Cher, while also commenting on the stage antics of different frontmen such as Bon Jovi and Bono, and quite honestly, his voice was stronger than any other time Ive seen the band. Now that theyve been touring as this particular outfit for a while, he must have gotten some voice training because when I saw them in 2012well, lets just say he was struggling.

Eddie was playing through the songs so proficiently, he almost sounded better than he had in the bands heyday. I give the credit to the fact that hes sober now, so theres no comedown or strange energy from him anymore. Its just direct, rehearsed wonderfulness. His solos were colorful, and the performance of Eruption was extended to almost 10 minutes. He was having fun playing in his hometown, and everyone could feel it.

Oh, I loved that, too. I grew up in Pasadena, and so did everyone in the band. I think thats partially why Ive always felt a closeness to Van Halen. Coming from the same high school and middle school always made me feel extra proud and enthused. When David Lee Roth began his story of how they met and where they rehearsed in the San Gabriel Valley, I couldnt contain my screams. Me too! I yelled and didnt care how crazy I looked to the fans next to me.

Although the band has had their ups and downs (including 5-10 year breaks from talking), they seem to have buried the hate in the past. Roth, while telling one of his many between-song stories, even put his arm around Eddie and admitted, The best years of my life have been on stage, next to you. It was a touching moment.

I brought my mom with me to this show, and she couldnt have had more fun. The only thing we were missing was a vial of cocaine but, oh, thats right its not 1984 anymore. This sober show was the best a fan couldve asked for. The entire Bowl was sold out with dedicated followers of the band, many of whom have sung the lyrics and indulged in the finger-tapping since the start. I loved being around these people. Me and the 80s had a great time.

Va Beach VH Fan
10-05-2015, 04:59 PM
Last night was the perfect ending to the tour. Thanks so much, everyone. #HollywoodBowl #VanHalen A photo posted by Wolf Van Halen (@wolfvanhalen) on Oct 5, 2015 at 1:51pm PDT

katina
10-05-2015, 06:11 PM
don't believe she has a phone with her, gonna try and meet up with her friday!

this is my first post since I left Buenos Aires, I tried to log in many times, but the Army got blocked, Maybe because I am using the hotel wifi. I don't have a cell phone, I don't use it, The first thing I bought when I arrived in LA was an Apple Minipad this is what I using now. I will stay one more week at La, I hope to meet you soon.

katina
10-05-2015, 06:21 PM
What a killer shows!!! I took a lot of pictures and filmed some song,but I don't have any idea how to transfer them. here, I have a picture of myself on my Facebook from yesterday before going to the Bowl, I. Don't know how to put it. here, can someone of my FB friends transfer it here please ?

katina
10-05-2015, 06:37 PM
Before the show, One of the ladies at the front desk took that picture, but I don't know how to upload it,I went to the bar and while drinking a Lemon Drop, I asked the bartender for help, and he uploaded in my FB.

PETE'S BROTHER
10-05-2015, 06:42 PM
i can do it when i get home

PETE'S BROTHER
10-05-2015, 08:14 PM
https://scontent.fphx1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/t31.0-8/s960x960/12080057_1111025508908928_7832451879515465761_o.jp g

clarathecarrot
10-05-2015, 09:41 PM
PB to the rescue !

Katina, I hope you have good memories of your stay and a safe trip. Pete's Bro is good people.

Back to back VH shows what more could you ask for when traveling......sweet!

cadaverdog
10-05-2015, 10:59 PM
The only concert I've ever seen while on a road trip was a Blue Oyster Cult performance at the Freemont Street Experience in Vegas. The people I rode there with left Saturday morning but I stayed one more night to see BOC. Crashed at a friends house in Boulder City and rode home the next morning. Even though I had to take a 70 mile detour on the way home it was still worth it.

IceCreamBlondie
10-05-2015, 11:45 PM
Spot on review!



Great review, maybe the best of the tour....

http://lamusicblog.com/2015/10/review/show-review-van-halen-the-hollywood-bowl/

SHOW REVIEW: VAN HALEN @ THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL
It felt as good as 1984
October 5th, 2015
Anthony Marks

I used to watch Van Halen music videos on VHS when I was a child. Thats right. Friday night at the age of 8 meant a gathering of cousins and good friends, a nice session of VH music videos and live takes, jumping on the bed and dreaming of being a rock n roll star (Im still chasing that dream, but lost the VHS). Those were some of the best times of my life, and never in a million years did I think Id have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the band, but Friday night at The Hollywood Bowl, my fantasy was fulfilled.

From the moment Van Halen came out swinging, the crowd was going ballistic. At many shows, the crowd only stands up during the hit songs, which is irritating, but the energy from Van Halen kept the audience on its feet, with everyone happily [dancing] the night away. The band members seemed almost immune to the audiences ecstatic response, but also grateful for it. You could see and feel the energy instantly.

Before I joined that audience for one of the best shows of my life, I had the pleasure of photographing Van Halen for first six songs of their set, and I knew the night was off to an amazing start when Eddie and Diamond Dave looked right at me and posed for the camera as I excitedly screamed their names, thanking them for the inspiration and musical foundation that has since guided my musical path.

This show came near the end of a long summer tour, and I could tell Van Halen had spent a lot of time on stage this last year. Every song was a crowd-pleaser, and the set felt polished and effortless from beginning to end.

David Lee Roth was instantly twirling the mic stand and enjoying being the classic frontman that he is, while Eddie jumped around the stage and shredded through the guitar parts like only he can. Drummer and brother of Eddie, Mr. Alex Van Halen, hid behind his massive, double-kick-drum set, but played beautifully. Hes always been the shy one. Maybe its because he has no choice but to be, disguised by his fortress of a drum set.

The night was a family affair between the band and the audience, and I felt like a part of the family for sure, but it must be amazing to be Wolfgang Van Halen, who replaced Michael Anthony a few years back when the mudslinging between bandmates started. Your dad is Eddie Van Halen, and by the age of 15, youre playing stadiums.

Wolfie may look more like his mom, Valerie Bertinelli, but boy do his chops come from his dad. How can you NOT pass down the gene? With that amount of talent, its impossible. Lineage aside, though, he did the band justice. His bass playing was heavy and on-point, and he and his father recreated the perfect, timeless Van Halen harmonies. Within the first minute of their performance, Eddie gave his son a high-five, which was endearing and showed that Eddie got exactly what he wanted with the replacement.

David Lee Roths humor throughout the night was appropriate and so were his dance moves. For being 60 years old, he still does the splits and other gymnastic-style moves of a kid. He had as many wardrobe changes as Cher, while also commenting on the stage antics of different frontmen such as Bon Jovi and Bono, and quite honestly, his voice was stronger than any other time Ive seen the band. Now that theyve been touring as this particular outfit for a while, he must have gotten some voice training because when I saw them in 2012well, lets just say he was struggling.

Eddie was playing through the songs so proficiently, he almost sounded better than he had in the bands heyday. I give the credit to the fact that hes sober now, so theres no comedown or strange energy from him anymore. Its just direct, rehearsed wonderfulness. His solos were colorful, and the performance of Eruption was extended to almost 10 minutes. He was having fun playing in his hometown, and everyone could feel it.

Oh, I loved that, too. I grew up in Pasadena, and so did everyone in the band. I think thats partially why Ive always felt a closeness to Van Halen. Coming from the same high school and middle school always made me feel extra proud and enthused. When David Lee Roth began his story of how they met and where they rehearsed in the San Gabriel Valley, I couldnt contain my screams. Me too! I yelled and didnt care how crazy I looked to the fans next to me.

Although the band has had their ups and downs (including 5-10 year breaks from talking), they seem to have buried the hate in the past. Roth, while telling one of his many between-song stories, even put his arm around Eddie and admitted, The best years of my life have been on stage, next to you. It was a touching moment.

I brought my mom with me to this show, and she couldnt have had more fun. The only thing we were missing was a vial of cocaine but, oh, thats right its not 1984 anymore. This sober show was the best a fan couldve asked for. The entire Bowl was sold out with dedicated followers of the band, many of whom have sung the lyrics and indulged in the finger-tapping since the start. I loved being around these people. Me and the 80s had a great time.

IceCreamBlondie
10-06-2015, 12:41 AM
I went to both the Friday Oct 2 and Sunday Oct 4 shows at the Hollywood Bowl, and all I can say is :

WOW WOW WOW!
:clap::thumb:

Both shows were totally great and I had a complete BLAST at both of them!

Where to begin?

First of all, VH put on an energetic yet polished performance. They actually acted like a well rehearsed, cohesive unit - all members were on fire! The band acted like they meant it and must have rehearsed their asses off it was so polished. This was WAY better than the "going through the motions" 2012 tour!


Our man Roth did an outstanding performance, high kicks , sequined costume changes and all. I loved his stories during DTNA and ICM. During one DTNA interlude story, he started waxing nostalgic about songs played at their high school graduation ceremonies, and he told Ed - "I bet you guys had "Smoke on the Water" playing at YOUR high school graduation, Ed!" And sure enough, the band broke into "Smoke on the Water". Sunday night was also touching, as Dave said something about "the best nights of my life were on stage with you, Ed!" and then Roth put his head on Ed's shoulder briefly. No kidding.
Dave also gave a funny ICM story about meeting James Brown - - thankfully gone are the shepherd dog ICM stories from the 2012 tour.

I know Dave's voice isn't what it used to be, and there were some times he was reaching for the notes, but Dave sure performed his damndest this tour. He really did try hard and sing his best - and that's all right with me. This isn't 30 years ago - - but he was damn good for a guy who is turning 61 in a few days. Energetic and sexy and a helluva front man all in one. WE LOVE YOU DAVE!! :579:


Ed was brilliantly on fire for both shows. Sobriety suits him well, and it shows what a god he is on guitar. I couldn't believe how fast - yet flawless - his solos were. I think they were the fastest I had ever seen him play. WOW.


Al was the monster on drums. I LOVE his drum solos, ever since I saw him for the first time back in 2007. (I'm glad I didn't go to the bathroom!) There was even a nice touch on the light show board behind Al during his solo - a "ring of fire" appeared behind him during the solo, ala the Oakland 1981 Unchained youtube clip. Cool! :drum:

Wolfie hardly got any face time at all on the big screens. Sounds like he did all right.

The song selections were the classics - the ones we all expect- and some more deeper cuts, like Drop Dead Legs and Dirty Movies. My biggest surprise was that they played Little Guitars - since they dropped that song halfway through the 2007 tour, and didn't play it all during 2012, I was really surprised to hear it.
A GREAT TOUCH came on the Sunday night show during Unchained. Just as "Unchained" started, people in the front box section started throwing beach balls around all at once! It seemed like a choreographed moment- - where did all the beach balls come from ? But, it was great and fun to see - a few beach balls even made it on stage! Neat!

The set design here was GREAT and the lighting was so on target for each of the songs. Someone here said, I think it was DLR Bridge, said that the light rigging seemed to be designed for the bowl shows. Agreed - the rigging definitely seemed designed to fit to the Hollywood bowl. Right on Target!

The crowd at both shows were on Fire - especially for the Friday night show. The Sunday crowd was more mellow but just as enthusiastic. It was VH TShirt Heaven, to be sure!

All in All - GREAT TIME , GREAT SHOWS! THANK YOU =VH= FOR TWO ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC ROCKIN' SHOWS IN YOUR HOMETOWN!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!

ROTH ON! :rockon::rockit2:

DLR Bridge
10-06-2015, 06:05 AM
That was fantastic ICB!

Well, as far as their next move goes, only time will tell if they stand... I'm just kiddin'. They'll be fine as long as they employ the old Yogi Berra adage, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it!"

Va Beach VH Fan
10-06-2015, 09:42 PM
Before/After #HollywoodBowl #VanHalen A photo posted by Wolf Van Halen (@wolfvanhalen) on Oct 6, 2015 at 6:38pm PDT

IceCreamBlondie
10-13-2015, 12:11 AM
That was fantastic ICB!

Well, as far as their next move goes, only time will tell if they stand... I'm just kiddin'. They'll be fine as long as they employ the old Yogi Berra adage, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it!"

Thanks Bridge and I agree with your assessment - time will tell! As always, we hope for the best.

Northern Girl
10-13-2015, 07:37 PM
Glad the tour went well and so many people had such a blast. I'm jelly (as the kids say).