Official 5/5 Tacoma Meetup/Review Thread

[Va Beach VH Fan]

Welcome to the Official 5/5 Tacoma Meetup/Review thread. This thread is to discuss anything leading up to the show, as well as all reviews.

Let's hear it !!

[LoungeMachine]

Effing TacoDome????



I'll be there......

[LoungeMachine]

Okay, folks, here we go....

http://www.backstagebartacoma.com

My good friends who own The Backstage Bar & Grill, a killer live music venue in Tacoma have asked me to Host the Pre-Func and After Party for the 5/5 show.

ROTH ARMY MEMBERS will get special VIP access to the venue, the party bus to and back from the show, and other bennies to be announced.

To get on the list, send me a PM with your email addy.



The Backstage Bar and Grill is one of Tacoma's best live music venues, who has hosted such acts as Uli Roth, MSG, Lynchmob, Lizzy Borden, and others....

We will make this a special night, and the ROTH ARMY will have the VIP area to themselves, and since I'm booking the entertainment for the night, we might see some stage time from Guitar Shark, JHale, FORD, myself, as well as others.........

[Guitar Shark]

Will look forward to seeing you there, Kip...

[Romeo Delight]

Damn...I am going to have to go to this show as well. Hard to pass up all of that!!!!!

[Eyes of the Night]

When do tickets go on sale!!!? I've never been to the tacoma dome ... It's about time I meet up with you lounge!

[Guitar Shark]

Just got my tickets! Hope they are ok... it's been many years since I've seen a show at the T-Dome.

[bueno bob]

Oh, I guess I'll probably swing by around 7 or 8 ish....

[Romeo Delight]

So I have been to the Tacoma dome. Love Seattle and surrounding areas...go there many times a year. Unbelievable Baseball and football stadiums.

Saw Van Halen before by the Space Needle. Smaller coliseum, but not bad. Been to the round urinal at the Kingdome...

I thougth it was pretty funny browsing through some of the various cities on Ticketmaster looking for tickets...you know, the usual: "Balcony, Plaza level. or 100 level, 200 level, etc.

What are the choices for the Taco Dome? "metal Seat with back, moulded seat, plush seat" WTF?

[Nitro Express]

I went to see Prince at the Tacoma Dome. The chick behind us puked.

[bueno bob]

Well, I'll be happy to put some faces beyond all of your handles, for the first time! Should be a very cool meet up - my kid will be in tow, he's 16 and this will be his first "big" concert.

How's hotel space up there? Is there something close to the Dome itself? If I drive home that night, I wouldn't be pulling into my driveway until probably 7:00 AM, so I'm probably just thinking Motel 6 or whatnot...

[Eyes of the Night]

I have yet to get my ticket ... I might end up hitting up the scalpers!

[Dutchman063]

Man im still hoping they add shows and bring the show down to the Rose Garden in Portland... it will be tough to get a good tic if thats the only venue in the NW they play

[Noodles]

Hoo-ahh, I'm in! Cinco de Mayo + =vH= on a Saturday Nite in Tacoma. Righteous all round. I've seen them many times since 1980 in Detroit. I am as excited about this tour as I was back then. Still, I'm REALLY hoping they add more new songs to the set by May...

And, the pre-party @Backstage sounds KILLER. Thanks LoungeMachine for hosting (PM sent). I look fwd to meeting everybody + enjoying a helluva show.

-Noodles

[Eyes of the Night]

Oh yeah cinco de mayo ... makes it even betta ... got my ticket!

[conmee]

I saw the 2007 Tour in Key Arena and Rose Garden, same week. Is Key still open for business since the Sonics bailed?

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[Eyes of the Night]

Well, I'll be happy to put some faces beyond all of your handles

My bro's booked a room for that night just google hotels yo ... I hope they are light on the pat downs like at the key arena cause I'll be packing the J's!!! ...

[Eyes of the Night]

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I wondered that too I'm thinking the key had lesser capacity or there were gigs already booked ... The Storm still play there ...

[SNIPER]

Man im still hoping they add shows and bring the show down to the Rose Garden in Portland... it will be tough to get a good tic if thats the only venue in the NW they play

I'm with you on that!! Also need to add Boise, Seattle, SLC, and Spokane. Thats the only way I will get to see multiple shows. If not I am gonna have to go to Tacoma. Fuck!! Shits not going my way this time!!

[bueno bob]

Man im still hoping they add shows and bring the show down to the Rose Garden in Portland... it will be tough to get a good tic if thats the only venue in the NW they play

I was hoping for a Rose Garden show too, but...any port in a storm, I guess. Looks like we're driving, lol.

[sadaist]

So.........wtf is the deal for this show? Who's in? Where y'all meeting? Who's buying the beers? You realize Van Halen is coming to town right? In less then 2 weeks no less. Just curious because I might make this the 1 show I get to see live. (I see em all on YouTube)

[SNIPER]

My band has a show this night at Tony V's Garage in Everett Wa. ..I was just informed... If anybody wants to party after VH we start around 11:30ish. Damn that VH is gonna hurt the turnout for my gig.

[Noodles]

So ... it's One Week From Tonite. Cinco De Mayo + The Mighty =vH=. I am so pumped!

LoungeMachine -- The Pre- + Post-Party @ The Backstage sounds spectacular. Any further details? Please, do tell (I PM'ed you about it).

So AMPED for next Saturday!! I've seen them every tour since 1980 (Detroit)... this tour has me so fired up. I'm coming down from Seattle for The Show with Beautiful Girls in tow! Cannot wait to PARTY + PLAY with you all!

Thanks so much, LoungeMachine!
~ Noodles

[Noodles]

I just spoke with folks @ The Backstage. They know of nothing planned for this Saturday, Pre- or Post- =vH= Show. Just said "Cinco de Mayo, duh!". Hmmmm. Well, yeh. That's right.

So ... what's the plan for us folks now? I'm up for anything communal involving alcohol, loud music + pals. My place works, but it's a little far away from the venue...

[Guitar Shark]

For anyone who didn't receive it, here is the email I got from the Tacoma Dome folks:

Parking & Directions Arrive Early! The limited $25 cash only parking in Tacoma Dome lots will fill quickly. Alternate parking options include parking downtown and taking the FREE Tacoma Link Light Rail running until approximately 11:45pm, parking in the Pierce Transit/Sound Transit Tacoma Dome Station garage, or taking Pierce Transit Bus #42 which stops near the Dome. Cabs are usually available a few blocks from the Dome at Freighthouse Square. Street parking and private pay lots may also be available. For more information, visit the directions page on our website. D Street Closure D Street is closed from East 25th to East 26th streets (approximately one block from the Dome) to both cars and pedestrians due to Sounder Train construction. Please follow the posted signage for alternate pedestrian route for those riding the Link or parking in the Transit Parking Garage.

McKinley's Grill / Beer Garden & Spirits Lounge The Beer Garden & Spirits Lounge, located in the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall, will open at 5pm with $4 Happy Hour Bud Light and Bud Light Lime from 5-6pm. Admission to the beer garden is free, concert ticket is required. Must be 21+ to enter the spirits lounge. Merchandise and concessions will be available for purchase. McKinley's Grill Restaurant will open at 5pm with a special event night menu. Happy Hour $3 draft beer/house wine available in McKinley's Grill from 5-6pm. Restaurant is first-come, first-served with no reservations accepted.

Camera Policy Cameras are allowed.

[LoungeMachine]

Yeah guys, sorry about The Backstage Bar and Grill fiasco....

They kinda dropped the ball on it, and we backed out this week.

There is another after party at another venue planned in Tacoma, but I cant remember for the life of me where it is. I'll see if I can find it for you.

The bummer of the Backstage dropping the ball, was their party bus shuttle with free parking was part of the deal.

[bueno bob]

Yeah guys, sorry about The Backstage Bar and Grill fiasco....

They kinda dropped the ball on it, and we backed out this week.

There is another after party at another venue planned in Tacoma, but I cant remember for the life of me where it is. I'll see if I can find it for you.

The bummer of the Backstage dropping the ball, was their party bus shuttle with free parking was part of the deal.

It's all good, dude. Are we all meeting up someplace AT the Dome prior to the show to argue, sexually harass and/or beat each other up before the show?

[Dan]

On Behalf Of The Sheep Pen Crew,Go Kick Some Ass And Take Many Names.

BTW.........Watch Out For The,Street preacher slamming Van Halen fans.

[SLAUGHTER MAN]

All you crazy Van Halenites and Van Halenoids in the Seattle/Tacoma area...have a killer show!!! Hope you are the first to get LIGHT UP THE SKY!!!!!1 Still say it's bullshit that there is no gig in Portland at the Rose Garden...what gives. And is the old arena where the Sonics played still there...KEY ARENA???? Why not a gig there??? Not matter what anyone says, the OKC Thunder are still SuperSonics to me...bring back Kemp, Payton, Schrempf, Hawkins, Big Smooth, Vincent Askew, Nate McMillian, and Wingate from the 1996 Finals team. The 86 team with McDaniel/Chambers/Ellis...the 93 team with McKey/Pierce/Eddie Johnson Dana Barros....the 1998 team with Vin Baker....some greats. Enough of that shit...is Tacoma Dome as old as The KingDome was??? Had some family who saw the 1992 make-up Tacoma show with Alice In Chains opening. Great gig. Caught the band last on this tour in STL and they are a well oiled machine..kicking ass and taking names. Hope that some new tunes work their way in......never stop rockin. Hope someone on this thread writes a full review. Peace and power to the music.

[DEMON CUNT]

The very elusive Demon Cunt will be there. I'm going to prefunk at the bar & grill in the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall. Be there at about 5:30. Look for me in the classic Roth Army "got roth?" shirt.

See you there!

[Noodles]

YEH!! I'm partyin on The Patio right now, Stay Frosty cranked up... it's a gorgeous Cinco de Mayo here today! Got the pals arriving shortly, towncar@6pm to The Dome.

I'll see you all @bar in the Exhibition Hall around 6:30pm. Thanks for the tip, Demon Cunt. Sounds goood.

Me, today: 5'8" 160lbs, sorta-curly brown hair, blue eyes, probably wearing all black, 1981 backstage pass stuck on. If i miss ya's, we're 2nd row in front of Eddie for show. I'll probably shoot a song or two... (not much into videoing, i'd rather just ROCK OUT)

Looking fwd to meeting you guys. With a Chevy for my summer home ... Let's get the party started!

it's F*CKIN' =vH= TIME!!

-Noodles

[Momshell]

Have an awesome time everyone. And, my usual pre-show plea....keep us posted here at home....please!! I'll see all my online buddies for the show!

[So this is love]

Have an awesome time everyone. And, my usual pre-show plea....keep us posted here at home....please!! I'll see all my online buddies for the show!

I am clueless as to where Tacoma is located and google lazy so what time is the show?

[bueno bob]

You'll know me fairly easily...I'm the dude that looks a lot like Darth Fuckin' Vader.

[bueno bob]

We're at the motel right down the road now, should be arriving shortly...

[Light Em' Up!]

I am clueless as to where Tacoma is located and google lazy so what time is the show?

Tacoma is near my neck of the woods...it's in Washington, one hour behind me here in Boise. It's 5:36 now, so 4:36 there...I'm flying solo today, as my Sniper is playing a gig up near Tacoma today, so going to keep myself entertained here at the Army tonight. I too am begging for updates tonight!!!

[SNIPER]

I am so close to the show but yet so far away.

[Light Em' Up!]

I am so close to the show but yet so far away.

Wish we were up there catching the show baby....soon enough.

[So this is love]

Tacoma is near my neck of the woods...it's in Washington, one hour behind me here in Boise. It's 5:36 now, so 4:36 there...I'm flying solo today, as my Sniper is playing a gig up near Tacoma today, so going to keep myself entertained here at the Army tonight. I too am begging for updates tonight!!!

Sniper doing a gig on VH night? wish him well so he kicks some asses wherever he is...

[So this is love]

I am so close to the show but yet so far away.

you kick some ass dude tonight...Rock on!!!