Official 1/5 NYC Cafe Wha? Review Thread

[GreenEyedMurder]

Took 5 hours to save that video^ and 5 to upload.....

Awesome job! Thank you for the hard work!!!

[GreenEyedMurder]

GEM, PLEASE do check him out! He's still unsigned to a major label and needs all the help and press he can get. He occasionally plays in the city city but mostly does gigs in West Chester.

Will do!

[mdk1967]

Great work, Nitro! I KNEW your vid was going to have some video of that crazy Asian dude! He's all over the place but shot some great footage. What program did you primarily use?

[GreenEyedMurder]

Made this using the best HD clips I could find on youtube and Jim Florentine's audio,



Gotta love Dave....lol

I apologize for being self-referential here, but at about 4:41, that's the first time he sang to me.

[mdk1967]

Nitro, Jim Florentine said he had audio of the whole show. Anymore news about that?

[Sensible Shoes]

I apologize for being self-referential here, but at about 4:41, that's the first time he sang to me.

And that ASSHOLE had to turn the camera on HIMSELF!!!!! BASTARD!

[GreenEyedMurder]

And that ASSHOLE had to turn the camera on HIMSELF!!!!! BASTARD!

The douchebag was just behind me and to my right, and I saw him repeatedly do that. I was SO tempted to ask him why he wanted to ruin an otherwise great video.

[DLR Bridge]

I'm hit or miss on Daves rap's. I really didn't have a problem with this one. And even though it was a little long I think the band was fine with it & don't think the band cared too much. Hell Ed is leaning on the pole listening with a smile on his face for most of it. It's Dave and something he will always do.

Same here. There were a lot of personal stories there that didn't come off as self indulgent diatribes primarily because he's genuinely sincere about the expreriences he drinks in while living an offbeat, colorful, amazingly intense life. Only downside is the breeze shootin' probably cost the crowd the knock out punch finale of Beautiful Girls and Unchained.

[78/84 guy]

Made this using the best HD clips I could find on youtube and Jim Florentine's audio,



Gotta love Dave....lol

Nice job !! They sound really tight on Doctor. Good stuff.

[mdk1967]

The douchebag was just behind me and to my right, and I saw him repeatedly do that. I was SO tempted to ask him why he wanted to ruin an otherwise great video.

I know someone in the DLRArmy know him and/or his name. I just kept thinking, "Cato cameo!"

[knuckleboner]

who knew the DLR Army had special forces?!?

great work, folks. incredible!

[bluemustard]

lol @ warf
How close can ya get?Awsome!

[K-tuna]

The douchebag was just behind me and to my right, and I saw him repeatedly do that. I was SO tempted to ask him why he wanted to ruin an otherwise great video.

Oh god i saw his vids and I wanna deck this dummy. I understand being awash in the awesomeness of VH , but STOP MUGGING TO THE CAMERA!

AND his shouting/singing drowned out what we could hear of DAVE in his vids....grrrrrrrrr......


Once in a lifetime chance to be THAT close up to VH like the club years and the guy wastes/ruins some of it on shots of himself. At least he did get some good stuff in it though.

[Angel]

Nitro, Jim Florentine said he had audio of the whole show. Anymore news about that?

I'm listening to it right nhttp://hw.libsyn.com/p/b/e/3/be3c612...0aa1c9590f003dow!

[GreenEyedMurder]

Great work, Nitro! I KNEW your vid was going to have some video of that crazy Asian dude! He's all over the place but shot some great footage. What program did you primarily use?

I realized that every video from the Cafe Wha? show has WARF or the self-filming douchebag in it. At least WARF was enjoying the show, and not attention whoring.

[AccidentalAngel]

I don't think Ed had a problem with Dave calling Wolf kiddo, my first reaction was "don't do that" but in one of the video's there was a camera on Ed and he was actually laughing about it.

In all the amazing material I’ve seen they all seem really happy, especially Ed, in the 07/08 tour we've seen him laughing but it doesn’t seem the same. Maybe the difference is that back then it was an "I'm making a million dollars tonight" smile and now it seems like a genuinely happy smile. All this gives us hope for the future, maybe they will actually make it to Europe this time.

Thank you so much Sir WARF and GreenEyedMurder for living our dream for us and telling us about it.

[fifth element]

I was just SO stunned when he grabbed my hand. Then, I assumed he was just going to give it a quick squeeze and then let go, but he held on. I was giggling and looking over at James (from Links, who was right next to me) and then when I turned back to Dave, he was grinning at me while still holding my hand and sort of stroking the top of it with his thumb. Now, you have to realize that *many* years ago, when I was a teenager, I had a HUGE crush on him and sometimes liked to imagine just such a moment. So, if footage of that ever shows up, I expect that I'm going to look incredibly goofy. (I also don't photograph well -- the pic with my byline is the best one of me in 40 years http://preview.tinyurl.com/747qtbg)

i wouldn't give it 2 seconds of thought (worry)

you were LIVING the dream of so many others.....so live it up and enjoy your moment!!!

[GreenEyedMurder]

I don't think Ed had a problem with Dave calling Wolf kiddo, my first reaction was "don't do that" but in one of the video's there was a camera on Ed and he was actually laughing about it.

And it was obvious that Dave knew he was going on for a long time and that the guys were indulging him by letting him continue. It was all good-natured -- absolutely no tension from Dave or the Van Halen family.

In all the amazing material I’ve seen they all seem really happy, especially Ed, in the 07/08 tour we've seen him laughing but it doesn’t seem the same. Maybe the difference is that back then it was an "I'm making a million dollars tonight" smile and now it seems like a genuinely happy smile. All this gives us hope for the future, maybe they will actually make it to Europe this time.

The 4 of them looked like they were having a great time jamming in a small club.

Thank you so much Sir WARF and GreenEyedMurder for living our dream for us and telling us about it.

It was an honor and privilege to feel like I was representin' for this place.

[fifth element]

lol @ warf
How close can ya get?Awsome!

just gotta LOVE it....what more can you say?

[kwame k]

just gotta LOVE it....what more can you say?

Not much more but......I just keep saying it over and over and over and over!

At least judging by the 100 or so posts I have in here

[fifth element]

Not much more but......I just keep saying it over and over and over and over!

At least judging by the 100 or so posts I have in here

I know what you mean...
noticed the other day that I seem to be posting more lately than i ever have before...lol


GOTTA LOVE IT!!!!!

[WARF]

Yes. WARF and I spent the entire show on either side of the band's official photographer, who was also taking video. I assume there were other official photo/video people in a few places throughout, just to get all angles.

I tried to get her phone number... and she shot me down!!

She kept smiling at me....

I should of asked her if she want the WARFSICLE BAYBEE!!!!!

[WARF]

I was just SO stunned when he grabbed my hand. Then, I assumed he was just going to give it a quick squeeze and then let go, but he held on. I was giggling and looking over at James (from Links, who was right next to me) and then when I turned back to Dave, he was grinning at me while still holding my hand and sort of stroking the top of it with his thumb. Now, you have to realize that *many* years ago, when I was a teenager, I had a HUGE crush on him and sometimes liked to imagine just such a moment. So, if footage of that ever shows up, I expect that I'm going to look incredibly goofy. (I also don't photograph well -- the pic with my byline is the best one of me in 40 years http://preview.tinyurl.com/747qtbg)

You had this look in your eyes, like you wanted to rip his clothes off and molest him on stage! hahaha priceless!!!

[GreenEyedMurder]

You had this look in your eyes, like you wanted to rip his clothes off and molest him on stage! hahaha priceless!!!

I did not!!! I was too stunned for that!

[fifth element]

I did not!!! I was too stunned for that!

lol...i would have....

wanted to, that is!!

[WARF]

I did not!!! I was too stunned for that!

I saw the SEXY BEDROOM EYES!!!! hahaha

I was just as stunned as you, my biggest regret was not getting a picture of it.

I put my phone away for JUMP, cuz I wanted to just rock out for awhile.... and I look over and DLR is holding your hand.

I hope a picture surfaces!!

[GreenEyedMurder]

lol...i would have....

wanted to, that is!!

LOL! Like I said, I was just too stunned -- I kept thinking "Is this really happening?" When I staked out my spot right in front of his mic, I hoped I'd get some interaction -- in the form of being sung to, etc. But when he took my hand, it was like your favorite TV character breaking through that 4th wall and involving the audience, if that makes sense. At that point, I wasn't thinking about jumping him -- more like "How is this happening?

I was also there, primarily, as a journalist, so I had to show some professionalism.

[GreenEyedMurder]

I saw the SEXY BEDROOM EYES!!!! hahaha

I was just as stunned as you, my biggest regret was not getting a picture of it.

I put my phone away for JUMP, cuz I wanted to just rock out for awhile.... and I look over and DLR is holding your hand.

I hope a picture surfaces!!

It wasn't - I swear!
When I actually stopped staring at his hand on mine and looked up at him, he was looking right at me, so I looked right back at him. It was more "WTF?" than "Do me!"

Has he ever done that before at a show?

[WARF]

It took a few days to realize this, but me and BEM were the closest to seeing Van Halen perform ever.... in 38 years!!!

Nobody has ever been closer to the stage.... EVER.

Wow. It's just mind blowing.

I cannot thank staff enough for this opportunity...

I hope me and BEM did everyone proud!

[SparkieD]

Fuckin' A, WARF! You had us all living vicariously through you that night. You had a big responsibility, and you nailed it bigtime!!! You're a fuckin' star, man!

And you, GEM....you lucky chickadee, you What I woulda done to be you that night!!! I guess this is what it feels like to be jealous.

I am soooooo happy for both of you!

[GreenEyedMurder]

Fuckin' A, WARF! You had us all living vicariously through you that night. You had a big responsibility, and you nailed it bigtime!!! You're a fuckin' star, man!

And you, GEM....you lucky chickadee, you What I woulda done to be you that night!!! I guess this is what it feels like to be jealous.

I am soooooo happy for both of you!

Thank you! I wish you could've been there, too and I hope you get the chance one day soon, SparkieD! Every true fan deserves it.

[WARF]

Sparkie,

I am a little disapointed all the HOT BABES of the Roth Army have been tossin me their numbers left and right...

But I didn't get yours!!!!

Don't be shy, girl...... come to BIG DADDY WARF BABY!!!!!

[WARF]

Jj the vag pounder... I see you lurking!!!

I need a wingman!!!!!

[diamondsgirl]

It took a few days to realize this, but me and BEM were the closest to seeing Van Halen perform ever.... in 38 years!!!

Nobody has ever been closer to the stage.... EVER.

Wow. It's just mind blowing.

I cannot thank staff enough for this opportunity...

I hope me and BEM did everyone proud!

Beyond proud!! when they started playing "She's the Woman", you named that friggin' tune in 3 notes!! I know Dave was impressed!! I sure as hell was too!

[WARF]

Beyond proud!! when they started playing "She's the Woman", you named that friggin' tune in 3 notes!! I know Dave was impressed!! I sure as hell was too!

I got every classic Van Halen song memorized verbatim... every demo... everything... Van Halen is my life...

And to be honest... I wasn't really rockin.... if I wasn't there as a reporter... I would have drinking shots left and right and rippin my shirt off.... WITH ROCK DEVIL HORNS BAYBEE!!!!

[Va Beach VH Fan]

It was more "WTF?" than "Do me!"

Uh huh.

[diamondsgirl]

I got every classic Van Halen song memorized verbatim... every demo... everything... Van Halen is my life...

And to be honest... I wasn't really rockin.... if I wasn't there as a reporter... I would have drinking shots left and right and rippin my shirt off.... WITH ROCK DEVIL HORNS BAYBEE!!!!

I predicted you would storm the stage. LOL. But you didnt need to, you were on it!

[WARF]

I predicted you would storm the stage. LOL. But you didnt need to, you were on it!

It's strange when you have somebody within inches that you WORSHIP!

I kept yellin TATTOO... I wanted tattoo live... I was even tempted to rip my shirt off and show him my VH tattoo!!!!

It was awesome, I locked eyes with Eddie a bunch of times... pointing at him... it was greatest experience ever.

[GreenEyedMurder]

It was awesome, I locked eyes with Eddie a bunch of times... pointing at him... it was greatest experience ever.

I saw your eyes! You wanted to jump him!

[Sensible Shoes]

Oh that's the best! Warfy and Ed had chemistry.