Page 17 of 20 FirstFirst ... 34567891011121314151617181920 LastLast
Results 641 to 680 of 770

Thread: Official 4/21 Greensboro Meetup/Review Thread

  1. #641
    ROTH ARMY FOUNDER
    Old Fuckin' School
    Va Beach VH Fan's Avatar
    Member No
    12
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
    Last Online
    01-28-2024 @ 09:22 AM
    Location
    Virginia Beach, VA
    Age
    59
    Posts
    17,913
    Status
    Offline
    Thanks
    206
    Thanked 5,517 Times in 2,422 Posts


    Rep Power
    94
    Quote Originally Posted by van hln CA View Post
    VA would you agree Forum was rowdier last Feb?
    Oh yeah... I'd also include the LAST Greensboro crowd in '07, that place was nuts...

    Poj and I had a couple douche bags standing next to us.... I don't think they made a sound all night long....

    Funny you mentioned "fortyish" and "tired"..... 'Cause my ass was exhausted after the show.... As soon as I laid down in the hotel, I was out....
    Hey Jackass! You need to [Register] or log in to view signatures on ROTHARMY.COM!

  2. #642
    Full On Cocktard
    BringOnTheGirls's Avatar
    Member No
    89
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Last Online
    04-28-2020 @ 09:52 AM
    Location
    Down South
    Posts
    35
    Status
    Offline
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post
    Rep Power
    0


    Picture from bar area inside the coliseum overlooking the floor!



    My best show since 1984 !!!

    Dave, Ed & Al are really enjoying this tour.
    I hope Wolf is too but I could not tell.

    Ed did say at sound check that this building really reverbs which we could really hear at the sound check
    but
    for the show with the crowd & a few drinks, I did not notice.

    Overall a 9 !!!

    Hey Jackass! You need to [Register] or log in to view signatures on ROTHARMY.COM!

  3. 3 users say thank you to BringOnTheGirls for this KICKASS post:

    chuckie lee (04-23-2012),fwacf (04-23-2012),SunisinuS (04-22-2012)


  4. #643
    ROTH ARMY FOUNDER
    Old Fuckin' School
    Va Beach VH Fan's Avatar
    Member No
    12
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
    Last Online
    01-28-2024 @ 09:22 AM
    Location
    Virginia Beach, VA
    Age
    59
    Posts
    17,913
    Status
    Offline
    Thanks
    206
    Thanked 5,517 Times in 2,422 Posts


    Rep Power
    94
    I saw her after the show.....

  5. #644
    Roth Army Caesar
    I Am The Lizard King
    POJO_Risin's Avatar
    Member No
    4
    Join Date
    Mar 2003
    Last Online
    01-28-2024 @ 04:08 PM
    Location
    Shag Point, GA
    Age
    52
    Posts
    40,648
    Status
    Offline
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 847 Times in 444 Posts


    Rep Power
    70
    Alright...here's I'll Wait...love this song...and especially the solo. I know I'm in the minority...but fuck off...

    Hey Jackass! You need to [Register] or log in to view signatures on ROTHARMY.COM!

  6. Thanked POJO_Risin for this KICKASS post:

    SunisinuS (04-22-2012)


  7. #645
    Roth Army Caesar
    I Am The Lizard King
    POJO_Risin's Avatar
    Member No
    4
    Join Date
    Mar 2003
    Last Online
    01-28-2024 @ 04:08 PM
    Location
    Shag Point, GA
    Age
    52
    Posts
    40,648
    Status
    Offline
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 847 Times in 444 Posts


    Rep Power
    70
    I love that fucking yellow and black guitar he's got for that song...

  8. #646
    Spark on the Horizon!
    Veteran
    SparkieD's Avatar
    Member No
    21461
    Join Date
    Sep 2006
    Last Online
    01-25-2024 @ 10:55 PM
    Location
    MB, SC
    Age
    55
    Posts
    1,772
    Status
    Offline
    Thanks
    343
    Thanked 422 Times in 226 Posts


    Rep Power
    23
    The douchebags in front of Tiki and me were drunk as hell and security kept threatening to kick 'em out. They cleared out the row at least four times to deal with these bastards. At one point, this chick threw her beer all over one of 'em because he was a complete jerkoff, and Dave himself took notice, I suppose because of all the surrounding security. The majority of those pics I got were from under the more obnoxious of the two's armpit. Great seats aren't all that hot when you're 5'2" and behind two drunk fucks who are at least 6'4".
    Hey Jackass! You need to [Register] or log in to view signatures on ROTHARMY.COM!

  9. #647
    Internetmaimment*TM
    Crazy Ass Mofo
    SunisinuS's Avatar
    Member No
    25313
    Join Date
    May 2010
    Last Online
    02-12-2017 @ 06:39 PM
    Location
    US
    Posts
    3,302
    Status
    Offline
    Thanks
    2,458
    Thanked 638 Times in 487 Posts


    Blog Entries
    10
    Rep Power
    23
    Quote Originally Posted by SparkieD View Post
    The douchebags in front of Tiki and me were drunk as hell and security kept threatening to kick 'em out. They cleared out the row at least four times to deal with these bastards. At one point, this chick threw her beer all over one of 'em because he was a complete jerkoff, and Dave himself took notice, I suppose because of all the surrounding security. The majority of those pics I got were from under the more obnoxious of the two's armpit. Great seats aren't all that hot when you're 5'2" and behind two drunk fucks who are at least 6'4".

    You can sit on my shoulders anytime. 5'2" and 6' 2" will overcome.

    Peace!
    Hey Jackass! You need to [Register] or log in to view signatures on ROTHARMY.COM!

  10. Thanked SunisinuS for this KICKASS post:

    SparkieD (04-23-2012)


  11. #648
    Sheep Pen Kiwi
    DIAMOND STATUS
    Dan's Avatar
    Member No
    246
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Last Online
    01-26-2024 @ 02:58 PM
    Location
    The Sheep Pen
    Age
    49
    Posts
    12,179
    Status
    Offline
    Thanks
    2,352
    Thanked 883 Times in 644 Posts


    Rep Power
    42
    Sounds Like You Fuckers Had A Great Time.
    Hey Jackass! You need to [Register] or log in to view signatures on ROTHARMY.COM!

  12. #649
    Sheep Pen Kiwi
    DIAMOND STATUS
    Dan's Avatar
    Member No
    246
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Last Online
    01-26-2024 @ 02:58 PM
    Location
    The Sheep Pen
    Age
    49
    Posts
    12,179
    Status
    Offline
    Thanks
    2,352
    Thanked 883 Times in 644 Posts


    Rep Power
    42
    Quote Originally Posted by BringOnTheGirls View Post


    Picture from bar area inside the coliseum overlooking the floor!



    My best show since 1984 !!!

    Dave, Ed & Al are really enjoying this tour.
    I hope Wolf is too but I could not tell.

    Ed did say at sound check that this building really reverbs which we could really hear at the sound check
    but
    for the show with the crowd & a few drinks, I did not notice.

    Overall a 9 !!!

    Yes,Yes And Yes.

  13. #650
    ROTH ARMY SUPREME
    Carmine's Avatar
    Member No
    3504
    Join Date
    Apr 2004
    Last Online
    11-17-2023 @ 02:26 PM
    Location
    Oswego, NY
    Age
    52
    Posts
    7,691
    Status
    Offline
    Thanks
    339
    Thanked 372 Times in 152 Posts


    Rep Power
    30
    After the 750 mile drive in the pouring rain the entire fucking way...I am safely back home...what a trip...Greensboro was the best show that I've seen so far and I'll tell you why in just one word: Dave...more on that later...

    First...the meet-up at Fat Dog's...

    My buddy Lou calls me around 3 from outside of our hotel...motherfucker's insane...lmao...this was his 7th show of the tour....he's got no ticket...just a duffle bag in his Cadillac and he just drove 8 hours to Greensboro...he's pumped, he's "wired" for sound...well almost...lol...and we hop in for the trip around the way to Fat Dog's...

    Fat Dog's is a quiet little joint in the middle of a residential section of town...just a few blocks from the Coliseum...I got more than a few laughs at my Van Fuckin' Halen t-shirt from the folks seated there...we grab a table outside on the patio, a round of $2 Yuengling's...and wait for the gang to arrive...

    First up...Va Beach, who I've hung with before so I recognize...and the "other guy", who I know must be Pojo since they're traveling together...handshakes all-around...it's cool when you finally meet the people that you've hung here with for 8-9 years face to face...After the "You gotta be Poj"...and the "Fuckin' Carmine"...all the first time meeting jitters are fucking gone, fuck we KNOW each other already, right...lmao...I introduce Lou...more laughs from Pojo and a "Fucking Lou", actually there were several "Fucking Lou's" lmao...introduce Ginny...another round of beers...

    Sparky D and Tiki Tom arrive next...we also know each other from the Charlotte show in 2007...they just walk up and sit down...these things are great...because once you've met an Army member in person...it's like hooking up with Family...you all know what I mean after hanging here everyday for 8 years...The Fucking Cleveland show in July will be like a Family Reunion...I can't wait for that...another round of beers...

    last to arrive...Warning...this mother fucker walks up like he owns shit...lmao...within 30 seconds there's a Pitcher on our table...the beers are flowing...the conversation ensues...very limited conversation since Pojo has been on his self-imposed exile since February and doesn't know shit...nobody wants to ruin it for him...all of our seat locations are discussed...we know will be seeing each other on the floor...a few Van Halen songs on the stereo blastin...more beers...a couple more "Fucking Lou's" outta Pojo...all in all...a great time for a few hours with friends...


    and now...it's showtime...
    Last edited by Carmine; 04-23-2012 at 08:46 AM.
    Hey Jackass! You need to [Register] or log in to view signatures on ROTHARMY.COM!

  14. 2 users say thank you to Carmine for this KICKASS post:

    IceCreamBlondie (04-23-2012),Momshell (04-23-2012)


  15. #651
    ROTH ARMY FOUNDER
    Old Fuckin' School
    Va Beach VH Fan's Avatar
    Member No
    12
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
    Last Online
    01-28-2024 @ 09:22 AM
    Location
    Virginia Beach, VA
    Age
    59
    Posts
    17,913
    Status
    Offline
    Thanks
    206
    Thanked 5,517 Times in 2,422 Posts


    Rep Power
    94
    So there....

    Terribly sorry... per Van Halens request we had to turn off the air. RT @carriewill2: @Gbocoliseum it is Ridiculously hot in here tonight.— Greensboro Coliseum (@Gbocoliseum) April 22, 2012

  16. #652
    Mind-Roaster
    Sniper
    damngoodtimes's Avatar
    Member No
    233
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Last Online
    05-31-2018 @ 06:51 PM
    Location
    Marietta, GA
    Age
    51
    Posts
    827
    Status
    Offline
    Thanks
    270
    Thanked 99 Times in 64 Posts


    Rep Power
    22
    as the tour pushes into summertime, this A/C "Blower" thing is going to be a problem....

    I mean, think Birmingham in August...
    Hey Jackass! You need to [Register] or log in to view signatures on ROTHARMY.COM!

  17. #653
    Veteran
    TJMKID's Avatar
    Member No
    2322
    Join Date
    Mar 2004
    Last Online
    10-31-2021 @ 04:25 PM
    Location
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Age
    48
    Posts
    1,533
    Status
    Offline
    Thanks
    722
    Thanked 660 Times in 390 Posts


    Rep Power
    28
    Nice MILF !!! Or a MILF wannabe ??



    Hey Jackass! You need to [Register] or log in to view signatures on ROTHARMY.COM!

  18. #654
    Veteran
    TJMKID's Avatar
    Member No
    2322
    Join Date
    Mar 2004
    Last Online
    10-31-2021 @ 04:25 PM
    Location
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Age
    48
    Posts
    1,533
    Status
    Offline
    Thanks
    722
    Thanked 660 Times in 390 Posts


    Rep Power
    28
    Quote Originally Posted by damngoodtimes View Post
    as the tour pushes into summertime, this A/C "Blower" thing is going to be a problem....

    Methinks Dave is rapidly headed toward a collision course with the 3 twins over this "blower" issue.....

    You just can't have your way when 3 other guys onstage ---- and 15,000 fans ---- are being steamed-cooked inside an arena like a Christmas goose.

  19. #655
    Open 8am-5pm M-F
    Full Member Status

    Jagermeister's Avatar
    Member No
    25273
    Join Date
    Apr 2010
    Last Online
    01-08-2015 @ 01:06 PM
    Location
    south
    Posts
    4,510
    Status
    Offline
    Thanks
    175
    Thanked 322 Times in 244 Posts


    Rep Power
    21
    Quote Originally Posted by TJMKID View Post
    Nice MILF !!! Or a MILF wannabe ??



    Fuckin A
    Hey Jackass! You need to [Register] or log in to view signatures on ROTHARMY.COM!

  20. #656
    Cunning Linguist
    DIAMOND STATUS
    jhale667's Avatar
    Member No
    7379
    Join Date
    Aug 2004
    Last Online
    04-07-2016 @ 01:20 AM
    Location
    Los Angeles
    Posts
    20,929
    Status
    Offline
    Thanks
    8,152
    Thanked 4,110 Times in 2,874 Posts


    Rep Power
    82
    Quote Originally Posted by BringOnTheGirls View Post

    She's hot!
    Hey Jackass! You need to [Register] or log in to view signatures on ROTHARMY.COM!

  21. #657
    Idle No More
    ROTH ARMY SUPREME
    Angel's Avatar
    Member No
    131
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Last Online
    10-09-2020 @ 08:56 AM
    Location
    City that rhymes with fun (ends in gina)
    Age
    61
    Posts
    7,482
    Status
    Offline
    Thanks
    5,874
    Thanked 1,591 Times in 1,076 Posts


    Rep Power
    44
    Quote Originally Posted by TJMKID View Post
    Methinks Dave is rapidly headed toward a collision course with the 3 twins over this "blower" issue.....

    You just can't have your way when 3 other guys onstage ---- and 15,000 fans ---- are being steamed-cooked inside an arena like a Christmas goose.
    They definitely have to come up with a solution! Going to have fans dropping from heat exhaustion and heart attacks at this rate!

    However, for my own reasons, I think the 3 twins will support Dave on this one...
    Hey Jackass! You need to [Register] or log in to view signatures on ROTHARMY.COM!

  22. #658
    Veteran
    TJMKID's Avatar
    Member No
    2322
    Join Date
    Mar 2004
    Last Online
    10-31-2021 @ 04:25 PM
    Location
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Age
    48
    Posts
    1,533
    Status
    Offline
    Thanks
    722
    Thanked 660 Times in 390 Posts


    Rep Power
    28
    Quote Originally Posted by Angel View Post
    They definitely have to come up with a solution! Going to have fans dropping from heat exhaustion and heart attacks at this rate!

    However, for my own reasons, I think the 3 twins will support Dave on this one...

    I think Dave may already be getting "gentle" suggestions to cut out the blower rants.

    However, even Dave knows the fans pay his salary ---- and having hundreds of ticket holders getting pissed off about sweltering venues is a good way to get fired !!!

  23. #659
    Head Fluffer

    Member No
    28475
    Join Date
    Apr 2012
    Last Online
    09-27-2013 @ 11:40 AM
    Location
    Philadelphia, PA, USA
    Age
    42
    Posts
    450
    Status
    Offline
    Thanks
    22
    Thanked 206 Times in 88 Posts


    Rep Power
    14

    Thumbs up I'm back

    Alright guys I couldn't resist anymore. Most of you can guess who I am. Carmine urged me to come back this morning and that's what pushed me to finally break the seven and a half year absence from this place. This is the username I use for most websites and I intend it to be symbolic of a slate wiped clean here. Last time I posted here I was 23. Now I'm 31. I'll defy anyone who says they were the same person at both of those ages. I'm not interested in arguing, personal attacks, politics, any thread derailment shit. All I want to do anymore is celebrate the mighty Van Halen. If there's nothing I can do or say that will convince you I'm anything but an asshole that's fine, just please don't derail the thread and ruin it for everyone else. I'm not taking the bait either.

    So with that out of the way I'd like to say that the euphoria and good times of this outing have not yet worn off yet. Which is really good to combat a dreary, cold Monday morning here. As you know I took the road trip down to Greensboro, my first time there. I liked the fact that the Coliseum is one of the remaining buildings in this country that VH played 30 years ago, so I tried to absorb that and pretend I was alive and was seeing a concert in that era.

    Met up with Carmine and Ginny as I had a month prior in Atlantic City. The three of us went on over to Fat Dog's which is conveniently located across the street from a sex shop and an African braiding salon, you know in case you need to take care of those things before the show. Carmine already laid out who showed up. I hadn't met any of you guys before (though I was emailing Sparkie prior to the show) and I just want to thank you all for a great time. So Carmine, Ginny, Pojo, Va Beach, Fairwrning, SparkieD & Tiki Tom, all of you were great and I thoroughly enjoyed hanging out, drinking Yuenglings and eating those strange, not-so-Teriyaki wings

    Also two more Roth Army members really wanted to carpool with me but at the last minute had some unfortunate circumstances that prevented them from going. So Zempi and VanHalener, I made it clear to everyone that you wanted to be there and we all felt bad you couldn't make it person, though you were there in spirit. I did audio record the entire show and put it up on Dime, and it's dedicated to you guys.

    Ended up buying a fourth row seat on Eddie's side before the show at the box office. $99.50 done, would have paid $15 more had I bought it on Ticketmaster. Perfectly good seat if you don't want to pay for the floor. This was a terrific show, probably the best of the seven I've seen on this tour. Everyone was firing on all cylinders, including Dave. As soon as he and Eddie did an improvised jam during "Unchained," I felt this could be a special night. Dave's voice sounded clean and powerful, as good as he was in 2007-08 when he was the one holding that tour together. It would have been nice to get a setlist change (this was now the fourth night in a row doing the same setlist), but the performance was so precise, Dave was very much on top of his game and chock full of humorous Rothisms, I can't complain. Others have already commented about "Dance the Night Away" and it was really heartwarming. "Women in Love" was bizarre with the rant but whatever. One song that I don't think got enough attention was "Everybody Wants Some!!" The Rothisms in that were hilarious with the "Oh yeah" thing in the beginning, the "thunder and lightning" thing and then when Dave talked about 1982 and how good he looked. I thought the interaction between Dave and Ed was plentiful and genuine. They truly felt like a real band. As others said it was hot as hell in there but if Dave sings like THAT every night I'll gladly put up with it.

    After the show Carmine and Ginny were understandably exhausted and went back to the hotel. The rest of us recovened for a half hour at Fat Dog's to put a little bowtie on great night. I had a shitty drive home in rain and traffic but couldn't care less. I can't get enough of VH and these meetups and I'm glad the good times will keep coming through the summer months. I'm already excited about Cleveland.
    Hey Jackass! You need to [Register] or log in to view signatures on ROTHARMY.COM!

  24. 10 users say thank you to loucap81 for this KICKASS post:

    Carmine (04-23-2012),damngoodtimes (04-23-2012),fryingdutchman (04-25-2012),Guitar Shark (04-23-2012),IceCreamBlondie (04-23-2012),Momshell (04-23-2012),Seshmeister (04-28-2012),twonabomber (04-23-2012),ZahZoo (04-23-2012),Zempi (04-23-2012)


  25. #660
    Crazy Ass Mofo
    Mr Walker's Avatar
    Member No
    66
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Last Online
    11-16-2021 @ 10:37 AM
    Location
    NJ
    Age
    55
    Posts
    2,536
    Status
    Offline
    Thanks
    140
    Thanked 714 Times in 405 Posts


    Rep Power
    30
    Quote Originally Posted by loucap81 View Post
    Alright guys I couldn't resist anymore...
    Where's the 'groan' button?
    Hey Jackass! You need to [Register] or log in to view signatures on ROTHARMY.COM!

  26. #661
    Crazy Ass Mofo
    Mr Walker's Avatar
    Member No
    66
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Last Online
    11-16-2021 @ 10:37 AM
    Location
    NJ
    Age
    55
    Posts
    2,536
    Status
    Offline
    Thanks
    140
    Thanked 714 Times in 405 Posts


    Rep Power
    30
    Quote Originally Posted by loucap81 View Post
    I'm not interested in... any thread derailment shit.
    Ooops... Sorry Lou!

  27. #662
    Open 8am-5pm M-F
    Full Member Status

    Jagermeister's Avatar
    Member No
    25273
    Join Date
    Apr 2010
    Last Online
    01-08-2015 @ 01:06 PM
    Location
    south
    Posts
    4,510
    Status
    Offline
    Thanks
    175
    Thanked 322 Times in 244 Posts


    Rep Power
    21
    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Walker View Post
    Where's the 'groan' button?


    Welcome back Lou.

  28. #663
    Crazy Ass Mofo
    Mr Walker's Avatar
    Member No
    66
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Last Online
    11-16-2021 @ 10:37 AM
    Location
    NJ
    Age
    55
    Posts
    2,536
    Status
    Offline
    Thanks
    140
    Thanked 714 Times in 405 Posts


    Rep Power
    30
    I don't understand the problem with the 'blowers' or should I say, I don't know why it's an issue now.
    I mean thirty something years of doing shows... a great deal of them in the summer... and now in 2012 air conditioning is an issue?
    Could it be that the huge screen puts off a lot of heat... causing any kind of cold draft to be troublesome to the band on the stage?

  29. #664
    " Littering and...."
    TOASTMASTER GENERAL
    Fairwrning's Avatar
    Member No
    22
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
    Last Online
    03-06-2024 @ 06:43 PM
    Location
    Virginia
    Age
    57
    Posts
    11,366
    Status
    Offline
    Thanks
    238
    Thanked 722 Times in 495 Posts


    Rep Power
    39
    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..
    Hey Jackass! You need to [Register] or log in to view signatures on ROTHARMY.COM!

  30. #665
    Head Fluffer
    perrin29's Avatar
    Member No
    27954
    Join Date
    Jan 2012
    Last Online
    12-24-2018 @ 08:16 AM
    Location
    Canada
    Posts
    342
    Status
    Offline
    Thanks
    2
    Thanked 79 Times in 54 Posts


    Rep Power
    14
    Quote Originally Posted by loucap81 View Post
    Alright guys I couldn't resist anymore. Most of you can guess who I am. Carmine urged me to come back this morning and that's what pushed me to finally break the seven and a half year absence from this place. This is the username I use for most websites and I intend it to be symbolic of a slate wiped clean here. Last time I posted here I was 23. Now I'm 31. I'll defy anyone who says they were the same person at both of those ages. I'm not interested in arguing, personal attacks, politics, any thread derailment shit. All I want to do anymore is celebrate the mighty Van Halen. If there's nothing I can do or say that will convince you I'm anything but an asshole that's fine, just please don't derail the thread and ruin it for everyone else. I'm not taking the bait either.

    So with that out of the way I'd like to say that the euphoria and good times of this outing have not yet worn off yet. Which is really good to combat a dreary, cold Monday morning here. As you know I took the road trip down to Greensboro, my first time there. I liked the fact that the Coliseum is one of the remaining buildings in this country that VH played 30 years ago, so I tried to absorb that and pretend I was alive and was seeing a concert in that era.

    Met up with Carmine and Ginny as I had a month prior in Atlantic City. The three of us went on over to Fat Dog's which is conveniently located across the street from a sex shop and an African braiding salon, you know in case you need to take care of those things before the show. Carmine already laid out who showed up. I hadn't met any of you guys before (though I was emailing Sparkie prior to the show) and I just want to thank you all for a great time. So Carmine, Ginny, Pojo, Va Beach, Fairwrning, SparkieD & Tiki Tom, all of you were great and I thoroughly enjoyed hanging out, drinking Yuenglings and eating those strange, not-so-Teriyaki wings

    Also two more Roth Army members really wanted to carpool with me but at the last minute had some unfortunate circumstances that prevented them from going. So Zempi and VanHalener, I made it clear to everyone that you wanted to be there and we all felt bad you couldn't make it person, though you were there in spirit. I did audio record the entire show and put it up on Dime, and it's dedicated to you guys.

    Ended up buying a fourth row seat on Eddie's side before the show at the box office. $99.50 done, would have paid $15 more had I bought it on Ticketmaster. Perfectly good seat if you don't want to pay for the floor. This was a terrific show, probably the best of the seven I've seen on this tour. Everyone was firing on all cylinders, including Dave. As soon as he and Eddie did an improvised jam during "Unchained," I felt this could be a special night. Dave's voice sounded clean and powerful, as good as he was in 2007-08 when he was the one holding that tour together. It would have been nice to get a setlist change (this was now the fourth night in a row doing the same setlist), but the performance was so precise, Dave was very much on top of his game and chock full of humorous Rothisms, I can't complain. Others have already commented about "Dance the Night Away" and it was really heartwarming. "Women in Love" was bizarre with the rant but whatever. One song that I don't think got enough attention was "Everybody Wants Some!!" The Rothisms in that were hilarious with the "Oh yeah" thing in the beginning, the "thunder and lightning" thing and then when Dave talked about 1982 and how good he looked. I thought the interaction between Dave and Ed was plentiful and genuine. They truly felt like a real band. As others said it was hot as hell in there but if Dave sings like THAT every night I'll gladly put up with it.

    After the show Carmine and Ginny were understandably exhausted and went back to the hotel. The rest of us recovened for a half hour at Fat Dog's to put a little bowtie on great night. I had a shitty drive home in rain and traffic but couldn't care less. I can't get enough of VH and these meetups and I'm glad the good times will keep coming through the summer months. I'm already excited about Cleveland.
    I just watched that Dance The Night Away clip. That was pretty cool of Dave to acknowledge the kid in the front. Must be cool to see different generations of fans at your shows.
    Hey Jackass! You need to [Register] or log in to view signatures on ROTHARMY.COM!

  31. #666
    Mind-Roaster
    Sniper
    damngoodtimes's Avatar
    Member No
    233
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Last Online
    05-31-2018 @ 06:51 PM
    Location
    Marietta, GA
    Age
    51
    Posts
    827
    Status
    Offline
    Thanks
    270
    Thanked 99 Times in 64 Posts


    Rep Power
    22
    welcome back, Lou. which of us wasn't an asshole at 23? (or 39, as the case may be...)

    After 6 shows on the last tour, I feel like a lightweight with only 2 so far compared to Lou, Carmine, VAiN and Momshell.

  32. #667
    Sniper
    TwoFoolsAMinute's Avatar
    Member No
    3324
    Join Date
    Apr 2004
    Last Online
    11-20-2023 @ 05:14 PM
    Location
    The Heartland
    Age
    51
    Posts
    925
    Status
    Offline
    Thanks
    98
    Thanked 147 Times in 83 Posts


    Rep Power
    22
    And now the circle is complete.
    Hey Jackass! You need to [Register] or log in to view signatures on ROTHARMY.COM!

  33. #668
    Veteran
    TJMKID's Avatar
    Member No
    2322
    Join Date
    Mar 2004
    Last Online
    10-31-2021 @ 04:25 PM
    Location
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Age
    48
    Posts
    1,533
    Status
    Offline
    Thanks
    722
    Thanked 660 Times in 390 Posts


    Rep Power
    28
    Quote Originally Posted by perrin29 View Post
    That was pretty cool of Dave to acknowledge the kid in the front. Must be cool to see different generations of fans at your shows.

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



  34. 5 users say thank you to TJMKID for this KICKASS post:

    DavidLeeNatra (04-23-2012),Momshell (04-23-2012),sadaist (04-23-2012),So this is love (04-23-2012),vandeleur (04-23-2012)


  35. #669
    PFC Roth Army
    Sniper
    private parts's Avatar
    Member No
    22591
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Last Online
    10-02-2021 @ 08:54 PM
    Location
    RIGHT HERE
    Posts
    925
    Status
    Offline
    Thanks
    227
    Thanked 240 Times in 166 Posts


    Rep Power
    20
    Quote Originally Posted by TJMKID View Post
    Dave is quickly learning to endear himself to the audience with cool stuff like this ---- you aint gonna win 'em over with blower rants!


    Beautiful man! Just BEAUTIFUL!
    Hey Jackass! You need to [Register] or log in to view signatures on ROTHARMY.COM!

  36. #670
    The Menace Is Loose Again
    TOASTMASTER GENERAL
    sadaist's Avatar
    Member No
    6381
    Join Date
    Jul 2004
    Last Online
    04-08-2015 @ 12:58 AM
    Location
    So CA
    Age
    52
    Posts
    11,625
    Status
    Offline
    Thanks
    1,789
    Thanked 2,934 Times in 1,875 Posts


    Rep Power
    61
    Quote Originally Posted by private parts View Post
    Beautiful man! Just BEAUTIFUL!
    Yeah, isn't it?

    That is my favorite song and by far the best one of the night from when I saw them in 2007. Love it! MORE MORE MORE!!
    Hey Jackass! You need to [Register] or log in to view signatures on ROTHARMY.COM!

  37. #671
    formerly F A T
    King Of Smut
    ROTH ARMY WEBMASTER

    twonabomber's Avatar
    Member No
    28
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Last Online
    Today @ 03:29 AM
    Location
    Cleveland, Ohio
    Age
    55
    Posts
    11,190
    Status
    Offline
    Thanks
    223
    Thanked 2,500 Times in 1,613 Posts


    Rep Power
    10
    Quote Originally Posted by damngoodtimes View Post
    welcome back, Lou. which of us wasn't an asshole at 23? (or 39, as the case may be...)
    soon to be 44, checking in...
    Hey Jackass! You need to [Register] or log in to view signatures on ROTHARMY.COM!

  38. Thanked twonabomber for this KICKASS post:

    damngoodtimes (04-23-2012)


  39. #672
    Redneck Army
    DIAMOND STATUS
    DONNIEP's Avatar
    Member No
    2737
    Join Date
    Mar 2004
    Last Online
    12-01-2020 @ 08:53 AM
    Location
    Who the hell knows
    Age
    53
    Posts
    13,390
    Status
    Offline
    Thanks
    2,990
    Thanked 3,464 Times in 2,541 Posts


    Rep Power
    70
    Hey, for anybody interested in a floor seat for the Charlotte show PM me. I'd rather hook up one of you crazy bastards than sell the damn thing to some stranger
    Hey Jackass! You need to [Register] or log in to view signatures on ROTHARMY.COM!

  40. #673
    Sheep Pen noob
    ROTH ARMY SUPREME
    vandeleur's Avatar
    Member No
    24919
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Last Online
    10-02-2021 @ 02:52 AM
    Location
    uk
    Posts
    9,870
    Status
    Offline
    Thanks
    2,960
    Thanked 2,941 Times in 2,103 Posts


    Rep Power
    54
    Quote Originally Posted by TJMKID View Post
    Dave is quickly learning to endear himself to the audience with cool stuff like this ---- you aint gonna win 'em over with blower rants!


    That was so cool and a great version of dtna
    Hey Jackass! You need to [Register] or log in to view signatures on ROTHARMY.COM!

  41. #674
    Professional Smartass
    ROTH ARMY SUPREME
    Guitar Shark's Avatar
    Member No
    307
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Last Online
    04-05-2021 @ 07:55 PM
    Location
    Hawaii
    Age
    53
    Posts
    7,576
    Status
    Offline
    Thanks
    1,475
    Thanked 1,578 Times in 878 Posts


    Rep Power
    45
    That is great. Out of curiosity, for those of you with kids - how old would your kid have to be before you would consider taking them to a VH show?
    Hey Jackass! You need to [Register] or log in to view signatures on ROTHARMY.COM!

  42. #675
    ROTH ARMY FOUNDER
    Old Fuckin' School
    Va Beach VH Fan's Avatar
    Member No
    12
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
    Last Online
    01-28-2024 @ 09:22 AM
    Location
    Virginia Beach, VA
    Age
    59
    Posts
    17,913
    Status
    Offline
    Thanks
    206
    Thanked 5,517 Times in 2,422 Posts


    Rep Power
    94
    Quote Originally Posted by Guitar Shark View Post
    That is great. Out of curiosity, for those of you with kids - how old would your kid have to be before you would consider taking them to a VH show?
    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....

  43. #676
    Sheep Pen noob
    ROTH ARMY SUPREME
    vandeleur's Avatar
    Member No
    24919
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Last Online
    10-02-2021 @ 02:52 AM
    Location
    uk
    Posts
    9,870
    Status
    Offline
    Thanks
    2,960
    Thanked 2,941 Times in 2,103 Posts


    Rep Power
    54
    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

  44. #677
    Professional Smartass
    ROTH ARMY SUPREME
    Guitar Shark's Avatar
    Member No
    307
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Last Online
    04-05-2021 @ 07:55 PM
    Location
    Hawaii
    Age
    53
    Posts
    7,576
    Status
    Offline
    Thanks
    1,475
    Thanked 1,578 Times in 878 Posts


    Rep Power
    45
    Quote Originally Posted by Va Beach VH Fan View Post
    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.

  45. #678
    ROTH ARMY SUPREME
    Carmine's Avatar
    Member No
    3504
    Join Date
    Apr 2004
    Last Online
    11-17-2023 @ 02:26 PM
    Location
    Oswego, NY
    Age
    52
    Posts
    7,691
    Status
    Offline
    Thanks
    339
    Thanked 372 Times in 152 Posts


    Rep Power
    30
    Welcome back, Lou...good to see ya, pal...

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

  46. #679
    ROTH ARMY FOUNDER
    Old Fuckin' School
    Va Beach VH Fan's Avatar
    Member No
    12
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
    Last Online
    01-28-2024 @ 09:22 AM
    Location
    Virginia Beach, VA
    Age
    59
    Posts
    17,913
    Status
    Offline
    Thanks
    206
    Thanked 5,517 Times in 2,422 Posts


    Rep Power
    94
    Quote Originally Posted by Guitar Shark View Post
    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....

  47. #680
    Professional Smartass
    ROTH ARMY SUPREME
    Guitar Shark's Avatar
    Member No
    307
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Last Online
    04-05-2021 @ 07:55 PM
    Location
    Hawaii
    Age
    53
    Posts
    7,576
    Status
    Offline
    Thanks
    1,475
    Thanked 1,578 Times in 878 Posts


    Rep Power
    45
    Yep. That girl in the video was probably what... 7 or 8?

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 7 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 7 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. The Official Philly 10/1 Meetup/Review Thread
    By Va Beach VH Fan in forum Main VH/DLR Discussion
    Replies: 70
    Last Post: 03-23-2012, 09:14 PM
  2. The Official Charlottesville 5/2 Meetup Review Thread
    By Va Beach VH Fan in forum Main VH/DLR Discussion
    Replies: 65
    Last Post: 03-19-2008, 02:16 AM
  3. The Official New Orleans 2/8 Meetup/Review Thread
    By Va Beach VH Fan in forum Main VH/DLR Discussion
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 02-12-2008, 05:06 PM
  4. The Official Philly 10/3 Meetup/Review Thread
    By Va Beach VH Fan in forum Main VH/DLR Discussion
    Replies: 16
    Last Post: 10-11-2007, 06:42 PM
  5. The Official Greensboro 9/29 Meetup/Review Thread
    By Va Beach VH Fan in forum Main VH/DLR Discussion
    Replies: 196
    Last Post: 10-02-2007, 09:00 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •