Official 4/21 Greensboro Meetup/Review Thread

[vandeleur]

I would love to take my kids but do they need to see their father go apeshit crazy cos his band was on stage lol

[Guitar Shark]

I would first really make sure they're interested in seeing the show, and not basically dragging them there because Daddy wants you to see his favorite group...

As Poj and I were talking about after the show, we saw kids, with expensive floor seats, sitting down and texting while everyone around them was on their feet the whole show....

Secondly, you need to be aware of just how loud the show is.... To us, it's a great sound, but to a kid, that can be too much....

I agree. The only reason I am asking is because my 4-year-old daughter LOVES Van Halen and frankly I think she would have more fun at the show than my wife, who is not really a fan. Personally, I think 4 years old is probably too young for a show of this type but I'm just curious about how others see it.

[Carmine]

Welcome back, Lou...good to see ya, pal...

My Facebook page is ripe with fresh pictures from Greensboro...

[Va Beach VH Fan]

I agree. The only reason I am asking is because my 4-year-old daughter LOVES Van Halen and frankly I think she would have more fun at the show than my wife, who is not really a fan. Personally, I think 4 years old is probably too young for a show of this type but I'm just curious about how others see it.

I think 4 is too young bro, even considering just the sound.... With earplugs, maybe....

[Guitar Shark]

Yep. That girl in the video was probably what... 7 or 8?

[Carmine]

This completely sucks...rainy, 40 degrees and its Monday..2 days after seeing the Mighty Van Halen..what makes it worse I just hit Subway for lunch and they are playing HFT on the radio..*sigh*
Great reads Lou and Carmine..great to meet you guys..even tho I was waiting for Carmine to jump the table thinking I snagged his VH lighter..lmao..sorry dude..I wouldnt do that to ya..still blown away you 3 made that trip..hope the great show made up for the feeble crowd..." owns shit"..lol..that was great,,I am normally pretty damn quiet actually..just ready for a great night..

lmao...you were on a mission, bro...great meeting you as well...

[jhale667]

I think 4 is too young bro, even considering just the sound.... With earplugs, maybe....

I dunno...back in the day my sister and I took my niece to a Whitesnake show at 5 (with earplugs, of course) and she LOVED it...

[Zempi]

Mine is 8. She loves music. She is into VH among others. She always is asking for us to take her to a concert and I too am torn. It is usually quite easy though b/c she goes to bed way before 11 so unless it is a wkd show, it is not even a consideration.

I still think 8 is a bit young...even with earplugs. If I want to ruin my hearing that is my choice...But, I do waiver whether to take her or not. In your case honestly I would say 4 is too young.

Also, unless you are really going to splurge for super close tix, it may not be worth it. Kids are also visual and would like to see the instruments played and singer singing close up...Of course if this was their last tour, I would be disappointed I did not take her..considering in High School I was not 'allowed' to see them in the 80's-parents saying I was too young. Then look what happened-had to wait years!

I agree. The only reason I am asking is because my 4-year-old daughter LOVES Van Halen and frankly I think she would have more fun at the show than my wife, who is not really a fan. Personally, I think 4 years old is probably too young for a show of this type but I'm just curious about how others see it.

[Zempi]

I thought maybe 9ish-10..not sure though...I have to look again..

Yep. That girl in the video was probably what... 7 or 8?

[TwoFoolsAMinute]

I took my 7yo son to see Gov't Mule, and we ended up leaving after two songs. He couldn't see, couldn't keep the ear plugs in, and was getting lost in the shuffle. I could not enjoy the show, nor could he. That's my only experience. I've asked him, now 11, if he wants to see Van Halen and he does not. He's really scared of the loud. Takes after his mom.

[private parts]

I would first really make sure they're interested in seeing the show, and not basically dragging them there because Daddy wants you to see his favorite group...

As Poj and I were talking about after the show, we saw kids, with expensive floor seats, sitting down and texting while everyone around them was on their feet the whole show....

Secondly, you need to be aware of just how loud the show is.... To us, it's a great sound, but to a kid, that can be too much....

How loud was it? I've heard the shows are loud, not loud, sort of loud. I WANT FEEL IT IN MY BONES LOUD!...without doing any real bodily damage of course.

[Fairwrning]

Its not as loud as last tour imo..I remember my brain rattled at points in 07,,not at all this year

[DavidLeeNatra]

Dave is quickly learning to endear himself to the audience with cool stuff like this ---- you aint gonna win 'em over with blower rants!

wow...this girl is as much of an icon as Sir Warf..."this one's for you honey"...if some guy wants to date her one day she will say: "David Lee Roth sang Dance the Night Away for me...so give your best shot now, motherfucker!"

[damngoodtimes]

My son first saw Roth solo in Orlando at the Hard Rock when he was 5. He impressed the hell out of the section by singing along to almost all of it. Some guy taught him the devil horns that night.
He has since seen VH at 7 and 11 years old.

Earplugs all 3 times. But VA's right, the kid has to be into it.

[Va Beach VH Fan]

How loud was it? I've heard the shows are loud, not loud, sort of loud. I WANT FEEL IT IN MY BONES LOUD!...without doing any real bodily damage of course.

Like we talked about at Fat Pig's, it really depends on where you are in relation to the speakers....

In '07, we were in the lower bowl, I didn't think it was as loud as this time....

This time, fuck, we were right in line with Eddie, 14 rows back on the floor.... That shit was LOUD....