Official 4/29 St. Louis Meetup/Review Thread

[Momshell]

Sounds like fun!

Definitely was - a night out with my hubby, free babysitter (mom), beer, and (almost) VH...not too shabby!

[gene]

St. louis is central time zone. 8:50 CST 9:50 EST.

[So this is love]

Sweet! Got mine at Target of all places.

???got mine at the vH store...its the live whiskey a gogo Hollywood

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Definitely was - a night out with my hubby, free babysitter (mom), beer, and (almost) VH...not too shabby!

Was fake Eddie decent? What are they called? I wanna you tube them for shits and giggles.

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Sounds like KATG just wrapped up....

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Definitely was - a night out with my hubby, free babysitter (mom), beer, and (almost) VH...not too shabby!

I want a night like that!

[gene]

They've never done DDL in concert, unless I'm mistaken....

No never saw them do DDL. Saw them1980 to 2012.

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???got mine at the vH store...its the live whiskey a gogo Hollywood

Yep, Same one.

[Momshell]

Was fake Eddie decent? What are they called? I wanna you tube them for shits and giggles.

He was good. My hubby plays guitar - professionally trained, so he's usually pretty critical. I defer to him, and he said he was good. Of course, my hubby thinks he could do better
They're called Completely Unchained. Not to be confused with Unchained, which is another one, but not on LI. Make sure to notice the lead singer's nipple ring - that should give you some giggles!

[Momshell]

I want a night like that!

Come on out to LI - I'm sure my mom wouldn't mind a couple of extra kids!

[Momshell]

Here ya go - they've got tons of stuff on youtube.

[SNIPER]

He was good. My hubby plays guitar - professionally trained, so he's usually pretty critical. I defer to him, and he said he was good. Of course, my hubby thinks he could do better
They're called Completely Unchained. Not to be confused with Unchained, which is another one, but not on LI. Make sure to notice the lead singer's nipple ring - that should give you some giggles!

Okay cool. As long as it was not these guys.

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Make sure to notice the lead singer's nipple ring - that should give you some giggles!

Pretty sure I haven't seen any photos with Dave sporting one of those!

[Momshell]

Okay cool. As long as it was not these guys.

OMG - I saw those guys too - just awful!! I went to see them once after Completely Unchained played spammy for the first time. They were so horrible, I went back to the ones playing a couple of spammy tunes!

[RealTwisted]

There is a Van Halen tribute band in the LA area called Atomic Punks... they have been around for at least 20 years, and I know for sure Michael Anthony has sat in with them a couple times, plus I heard that Eddie joined them for a couple songs at a show few years ago

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Kool & The Gang was a decent opening act!#JungleBoogieNow onto the #VanHalen bros and Diamond Dave!!!!#EverybodyWantsSome #HotForTeacher— Shane Henderson (@Fuzzyrodgers) April 30, 2012

[Momshell]

There is a Van Halen tribute band in the LA area called Atomic Punks... they have been around for at least 20 years, and I know for sure Michael Anthony has sat in with them a couple times, plus I heard that Eddie joined them for a couple songs at a show few years ago

yea - I've seen them on YouTube - they've also been discussed around here somewhere. I think they had an amazing singer who sounded like Dave but who just left the band recently. Unless I'm confusing them with someone else.

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Come on out to LI - I'm sure my mom wouldn't mind a couple of extra kids!

We will just hop on our private jet and be over on Friday...is that cool :-) LOL

[Momshell]

This is a better sampling.... not to totally derail this thread, but I'm bored just waiting for tweets!!

[RealTwisted]

I think Dave used 1 or 2 of their members on his solo tours as well... they have had a couple of line up changes through the years

[Momshell]

We will just hop on our private jet and be over on Friday...is that cool :-) LOL

works for me - my butler will meet you at the end of the driveway!

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yea - I've seen them on YouTube - they've also been discussed around here somewhere. I think they had an amazing singer who sounded like Dave but who just left the band recently. Unless I'm confusing them with someone else.

It was the Steal Panther singer and guitar player. They were killer.

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I think Dave used 1 or 2 of their members on his solo tours as well... they have had a couple of line up changes through the years

Correct.

[Carloscda]

[Momshell]

Now that's a great tribute - I could close my eyes with a slight buzz and probably forget that it's not Dave. Aren't they out west somewhere?

[TJMKID]

I've seen a lot of VH tribute bands on YouTube and it only reinforces how very hard it is to replicate the magic of The Diamond One ---- they all seem like cheap copies to me ---- it takes more than a ripped physique and blond hair to deliver that unique brand of authentic fury!

This is a better sampling.... not to totally derail this thread, but I'm bored just waiting for tweets!!

[loucap81]

I just looked at the Links and it doesn't look like there will be any real-time updates there either. In any event let's hope for another great show.

[ALMOSTsaved]

Here ya go - they've got tons of stuff on youtube.

Fake Dave looks like someone you'd see on WWE Raw.... Drummer looks like he should be in a Cheap Trick tribute band.

[DONNIEP]

Now that's a great tribute - I could close my eyes with a slight buzz and probably forget that it's not Dave. Aren't they out west somewhere?

Ralph, the singer, and Russ, the guitar player, are the two best at doin' Dave and Ed. They still do some VH songs in their Steel Panther shows. Don't even bother to look up any of the Punks' current videos - the new singer sucks.

[Momshell]

no comment re: this pic, but her comment's cool!
Van Halen baby! Let's go! #rocknroll! For Life! My dad used to bounce for them- its in my blood kids!!! Fuckin amped! twitter.com/ShadyPasty/sta…— Christina Grady (@ShadyPasty) April 30, 2012

[TJMKID]

This dude nails the Dave screams pretty well ---- but he looks kinda flabby ---- chubby thighs and "triceps jiggle" LOL

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I think the Army is feeling this way too!!!
The anticipation is building #vanhalen— Clinton Smith (@Shaggy_5150) April 30, 2012

[Momshell]

I've seen a lot of VH tribute bands on YouTube and it only reinforces how very hard it is to replicate the magic of The Diamond One ---- they all seem like cheap copies to me ---- it takes more than a ripped physique and blond hair to deliver that unique brand of authentic fury!

I agree - still a fun night out drinking and dancing to my favorite music. I think that's why it was harder for me to get into it this time - having seen the real deal last month, it's hard to have to settle for nipple ring. But beer helped!

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Now that's a great tribute - I could close my eyes with a slight buzz and probably forget that it's not Dave. Aren't they out west somewhere?

Those are the Steel Panther dudes. I believe they are still around with a new Dave and Eddie. West coast mostly.. This singer here did a tour with L.A. Guns in the late 90's. My band Midline opened for the show in Boise.

[Momshell]

Those are the Steel Panther dudes. I believe they are still around with a new Dave and Eddie. West coast mostly.. This singer here did a tour with L.A. Guns in the late 90's. My band Midline opened for the show in Boise.

Once again - I am impressed! You guys opened for everyone!

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Here they are.

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I just looked at the Links and it doesn't look like there will be any real-time updates there either. In any event let's hope for another great show.

Hopefully we will be able to get some good info off of twitter, and I Slaughter Man said he'd do updates...

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Did the show start yet??

[Momshell]

always one of my fave DLR quotes....
"Money can't buy you happiness, but it can buy you a yacht big enough to pull up right alongside it." - David LeeRoth (VanHalen)— Felix Fox (@FelixFox4) April 30, 2012

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Looks as if the show has kicked off!!

First DLR high kick of the evening., #VanHalen— BlkIsTheNewBlk (@BlkIsTheNewBlk) April 30, 2012