Official 1/5 NYC Cafe Wha? Review Thread

[WARF]

There was a guy from the Hollywood reporter in line asking me questions like name of the new single... he didn't know who Manny Roth was etc etc...

I wasn't being interviewed. These reporters didn't ask about reunion thoughts, experiences... they were very unsocial for the most part.

I talked with Jeff from VHND he was captivated by the whole experience... Everyone was just in a daze... atleast the fans from the internet.

There was no room to walk around, so I stayed in the front... and when it was all over within ten minutes they were literally kicking people out.

When I went out there was still no cameramen... no interviews... no reporters... just police blocking people from the street. People were outside listening and surrounded the building.

[Northern Girl]

Some things never change.....just fucking killer.

We've been looking for you!

[WARF]

WARF, has it even begun to sink in yet, just knowing what you were a part of last night??? I mean, you weren't a spectator - you were a PART of what went down last night with the Mighty Van Halen! Hell, you were practically on stage with them! No, you WERE on stage - the pictures don't lie! Last night was a freakin' blast - just here on the site. I cannot begin to even imagine what it must have been like for you! I'm so blown away I can't even be jealous...

It was awesome, and a honor to be apart of Van Halen history! Dave went over to Alex and said, "Isn't this the best place we ever played?" EPIC!!!!

[rustoffa]

We've been looking for you!

It's an honor to be here. This is what we've all been waiting for!

[Carmine]

Wait just a fucking minute, I'm not getting paid for this shit ??

[Fairwrning]

Warf...who was Dave telling to " hold on there"..before they did SGMD??

[WARF]

I don't remember every single detail Fair Warning...

I'm telling you it was unreal... People were just staring at the stage in shock... atleast the FANS... I got pics of me filming the place before it started... we were touching the Daves' Mic.... it was intense. I am getting the pics up tommorow.

[DONNIEP]

I don't remember every single detail Fair Warning...

I'm telling you it was unreal... People were just staring at the stage in shock... atleast the FANS... I got pics of me filming the place before it started... we were touching the Daves' Mic.... it was intense.

That photo of you touching Dave's mic...man, it gave me chills last night!

[WARF]

That photo of you touching Dave's mic...man, it gave me chills last night!

Dude, I was drinking his JACK N' COKE!!! ASK GREENEYEDMURDER it was surreal.

[Fairwrning]

I definitely got the feeling the crowd was in shock and awe from the asian dude whipping his camera around...I get it was Wolfie after watching the entire Dave rap..just kinda wondered if there was a brief " hurry the fuck up Dave" vibe there...

[DONNIEP]

Dude, I was drinking his JACK N' COKE!!! ASK GREENEYEDMURDER it was surreal.

Ok, NOW I'm jealous!!!

[fifth element]

I don't remember every single detail Fair Warning...

I'm telling you it was unreal... People were just staring at the stage in shock... atleast the FANS... I got pics of me filming the place before it started... we were touching the Daves' Mic.... it was intense. I am getting the pics up tommorow.

WARF, Appreciate the posts and looking forward to the pics.

Thx so much for your time and trouble...you Rock!!

[GreenEyedMurder]

A lot of the attention in this thread is focused on WARF, but you deserve a shout out as well. I can't even begin to tell you how happy that Youtube video you provided made me. You were the first one to get it out there! Thanks for stepping up for all of us. I hope we see a lot more posts from you in the coming months!

Yep, you're stuck with me now!

Thanks for the compliments, but it was my pleasure to share it as much as possible with everyone here. The club is in the basement, so cell coverage was spotty -- at best, I had 2 of 5 bars -- so I sent pics to Va and just hoped they eventually made it. Some made it out while I was there, some later.

Anyway, here's another video I uploaded a little while ago: Dave asking for that famous drink http://youtu.be/1Uvn7PBaq0k

[GreenEyedMurder]

No Valerie Bertinelli last night.
Also, I would like to thank GreenEyedMurder for the videos.

I wiill have pics up tommorow at some time... I am sending them to staff. I have videos too, but the sound is unbearable on my cell.
Great pictures though.... and the video for Ice Cream Man where he is talking is pretty good.

GreenEyedMurder is sending me a copy of the New York Daily news... I apparently have a big picture of myself in there!!!

I can't wait to see your pics, since you had such an amazing vantage point. Too bad no evidence exists of my favorite moment!

[78/84 guy]

Dude, I was drinking his JACK N' COKE!!! ASK GREENEYEDMURDER it was surreal.

That's fucking crazy !! Those pics with you 5 inchs from Dave are fucking awesome. I'm glad you tossed your notepad and just rocked out. Good choice !! Good for you man, that night will be the first thing you think of every day you wake up for years ! Nothing like standing at the edge of the stage (what stage ?) of your favorite band while they blast their best tunes in your face !!

[SNIPER]

I just spent the last couple hours catching up on EVERY BIG detail here and all I got to say in short is that this if FUCK OFF FUCKING AMAZING!! Watching those vids brought tears to my eyes, I am blown away!! But what else would you expect? WARF, you are a very fucking lucky man!! Thanks for the updates and thanks to everybody else at the ARMY for doing a stellar fucking job!!!!!! VAN FUCKING HALEN BITCHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[GreenEyedMurder]

I definitely got the feeling the crowd was in shock and awe from the asian dude whipping his camera around...I get it was Wolfie after watching the entire Dave rap..just kinda wondered if there was a brief " hurry the fuck up Dave" vibe there...

The guy who kept filming himself was a real douchebag and a distraction. I know only one other person who does that at concerts and she's the world's biggest loser.

[GreenEyedMurder]

Dude, I was drinking his JACK N' COKE!!! ASK GREENEYEDMURDER it was surreal.

A night of surreal moments! So cool the way he took the drink from the waitress, downed some, then just put it on the table -- right there in front of us.

[Hardrock69]

some things never change.....just fucking killer.

dude! Welcome back! Been missing ya!!!

[Hardrock69]

I have videos too, but the sound is unbearable on my cell.
Great pictures though.... and the video for Ice Cream Man where he is talking is pretty good.

Dude? Send me the raw video off your cell phone on a data disc. I wanna get as much video as I can that is posted on the net, and edit the entire thing together into a full set.

Am just hoping there was someone in there with an HD audio recorder.....I need an uninterrupted sound track to synch everything up. And of course, if someone recorded it in front of one of the PA speakers, it would be more likely that I would get a balanced mix.

Jesus H. Christ! I am still in shock that this happened! And like everyone else here.....WARF, I don't really envy you on this, I mean, I sort of do, but the main thing that enters into my thick skull when reading your review, seeing you in the photos, etc. is how happy I am for you...how thrilled that YOU got to experience this unthinkable dream of every Van Halen fan!

Way to go, my man! You did the Roth Army proud!

[Full Bug]

I knew when I heard Sir WARF was going that he would have a great time, but who would have thought it would turn out to be as cool and unbelievable as it turned out? WARF is now part of VH history, forever, with him being in all the video, pics, ect....
I would say as a fan he is just one step below what happened to the lost weekend with VH guy....

[Unchainme]

I knew when I heard Sir WARF was going that he would have a great time, but who would have thought it would turn out to be as cool and unbelievable as it turned out? WARF is now part of VH history, forever, with him being in all the video, pics, ect....
I would say as a fan he is just one step below what happened to the lost weekend with VH guy....

I'd put him above that actually.

We never heard from the lost weekend dude. Nor was he a fucking MEGA fan like WARF. Fucking WARF knew the song right as they were fucking playing it!

[SunisinuS]

Umm at 3:50 here as I see Alex start grinning and Eddie start having fun....I have this feeling (if the track listing is correct on song titles) maybe we are hearing some lyrics from "Blood and Fire". Dave does say that line.

Thoughts (besides watching WARF pinch off a Mental Shit from his Brain Hole) :

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v...q=medium#t=238



Everybody wants some vid is the one I trying to post.

PS. I think I am hearing things...never mind....grr.....my brain is WARFED!

[Hardrock69]

THIS makes me go "AWWWWWW....they love each other!"

[Sensible Shoes]

Deep down, I'm sure they do.

[DONNIEP]

You can fake it when you're on a stage in front of 20,000 fans...But I don't think they're faking it now. Just look at Wolfie. That SOB was having a great time, and so were Dave and Ed and Al...It may not be "Classic Van Halen", but the clips from the show are right up there with the clips from the old days...We all grow up a little bit, even though we may try not to. And this band...damn, they're firing on all cylinders! Welcome to the band Wolfie...welcome to Van Fucking Halen! Somebody get me a drink...

[Diamondjimi]

I noticed Ed's modified his Wolfgang with an intermittent kill button (in red) that used at the end of the You really got me solo!

[Dan]

THIS makes me go "AWWWWWW....they love each other!"

I Feel The Love.

[Sensible Shoes]

You know what everybody missed in the "Spin" article is it says Wolfie appears to be wearing a wedding ring.

[kwame k]

I can't wait to see your pics, since you had such an amazing vantage point. Too bad no evidence exists of my favorite moment!

You're one lucky lady and thanks for the reports, vids and pictures

[kwame k]

You know what everybody missed in the "Spin" article is it says Wolfie appears to be wearing a wedding ring.

Wha?????

[DONNIEP]

You know what everybody missed in the "Spin" article is it says Wolfie appears to be wearing a wedding ring.

I hope to God it's not one of those purity rings...

[SunisinuS]

And this may be a stretch....but WARF's wide eyed adulation I can totally being shown on Jimmy Fallon or Leno or Letterman from this clip ect......lol. WARF you may have to guest spot as "The Human Deer Caught in the Headlights".

[SunisinuS]

I noticed Ed's modified his Wolfgang with an intermittent kill button (in red) that used at the end of the You really got me solo!

Like Buckethead. Lol lol Buhbuhbuhbuhbuh buckethead!

[Little Texan]

From Daylife
http://news.daylife.com/search/photo...fe&q=van+halen

Anyone else noticed that smiling Eddie is back? I don't think he has smiled like that on a consistent basis since the early 80's. It's great to see Eddie happy, healthy and in a good place for the first time in a very long time.

[redblkwht]

great find Tex!!!

[DONNIEP]

Eddie should be happy! These guys haven't been a band, since what, 30 years ago? Dave, Ed and Al haven't looked so happy to play together since the old days...Thank God most of us are still around to see this...

[Dan]

We've been looking for you!

I Did Track Him Down.

[SunisinuS]

I am sorry if the clock is slow...been working all week...lol the Boss has no time for music:

http://www.ontheredcarpet.com/Van-Ha..._story-8493131

The last video is the best.

GEM and WARF: The Wonder Twins!

Shape of Camera! Shape of DLRARMY Fan!

[diamondsgirl]

I love seeing Dave and Ed huggin it out!!