Van Halen Secretly Planning for 2015 Tour ???

[Va Beach VH Fan]

I just can't see dropping the cash for basically the same show they've put on the last two times out. IF they go back out with Jesus on bass, then they better play some shit we ain't heard on the last two tours.

They played a handful of songs that they hadn't played in concert in over 30 years this last time around, but overall yeah I agree, they need to spruce things up....

Get a stage that isn't boring as fuck.... Personally, I'd like to see the side platforms they had on the '84 tour and one jutting out to the crowd at center stage.... And, oh yeah, lose the Liza Minnelli dance floor....

Dig deeper in the catalog, i.e. DOA, Drop Dead Legs, Light Up the Sky, Sinners Swing, etc......

And hey Ed, how about a new solo for the first time in over 30 years......

[DONNIEP]

They played a handful of songs that they hadn't played in concert in over 30 years this last time around, but overall yeah I agree, they need to spruce things up....

Get a stage that isn't boring as fuck.... Personally, I'd like to see the side platforms they had on the '84 tour and one jutting out to the crowd at center stage.... And, oh yeah, lose the Liza Minnelli dance floor....

Dig deeper in the catalog, i.e. DOA, Drop Dead Legs, Light Up the Sky, Sinners Swing, etc......

And hey Ed, how about a new solo for the first time in over 30 years......

Exactly.

The stage really needs to be updated. I know Ed's a cheap bastard, and I'm not expecting the Mother Ship lighting rig from the old days. But anything would be an improvement over what they've been using. I mean, it's supposed to be Van Halen! Spend a few damn dollars and get a real stage!

[vandeleur]

And the solo , Fucking hell some of the stuff on ADKOT was great he was totally back to playing well, well better than that vegas gig. Surely he could throw something new in .

[FORD]

Drop Dead Legs really needs to be played live. And the fact that they have played it instrumentally in soundchecks (even during the Velveetapalooza 2004 tour) means they haven't forgotten how to play the song.

But they definitely need Sobolewski back for that one. His harmonies are essential to that chorus.

And should he come back, I'd love to hear the band take another shot at "Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers" too. As far as I know, that one was only played once or twice on that South American tour in 1982, right? I suspect the original plan at the time was for that to be the "single" from the live album that was supposed to be released back then, but was pulled by WB at the last minute.

[DONNIEP]

Drop Dead Legs really needs to be played live.....

But they definitely need Sobolewski back for that one. His harmonies are essential to that chorus.
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Wha??? You mean Wolfie can't actually pull off his part of the band? If he sees this...he probably won't post here.

[Nitro Express]

Had Mexican food tonight. Broke out the Mad Anthony's sauce.

[Nitro Express]

Exactly.

The stage really needs to be updated. I know Ed's a cheap bastard, and I'm not expecting the Mother Ship lighting rig from the old days. But anything would be an improvement over what they've been using. I mean, it's supposed to be Van Halen! Spend a few damn dollars and get a real stage!

I think my all time favorite stage and lighting rig was the one used on the Eat Em and Smile tour. Dave was pissed and was going to one up Van Hagar. That's what that whole stage was about. Damn that lighting rig was beautiful!

[DLR Bridge]

Had Mexican food tonight. Broke out the Mad Anthony's sauce.

That was the most VH related item reported here all weekend!

[Nitro Express]

It's good sauce and I ain't kidding. It's got some flavor to it. I use it in my beef jerky recipe as well. Makes a difference.

[mug]

Wolfie wants this to happen it will. Plus if ROTH can come back Mike can come back money talks!!

[Coyote]

Exactly.

The stage really needs to be updated. I know Ed's a cheap bastard, and I'm not expecting the Mother Ship lighting rig from the old days. But anything would be an improvement over what they've been using. I mean, it's supposed to be Van Halen! Spend a few damn dollars and get a real stage!

'07-'08 looked like a reject Prince-stage, last tour stage was "high speed, low drag". How 'bout something a bit more "Marvel 2099" instead of "2007 retro-futuristic"? Give it a killer backdrop, not just B&W live footage...

[DLR Bridge]

How 'bout something a bit more "Marvel 2099"...

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[Va Beach VH Fan]

'07-'08 looked like a reject Prince-stage, last tour stage was "high speed, low drag". How 'bout something a bit more "Marvel 2099" instead of "2007 retro-futuristic"? Give it a killer backdrop, not just B&W live footage...

The main problem with the '07-'08 stage was that they had the "S" jutting into the crowd, but it was RARELY used !! Dave used it 1 or 2 times per show, and Wolf maybe once, but since EVH used the wired setup, he was tethered to the main stage....

I'd be satisfied if they just had one at center stage, a la US Festival or 1984.....

The ADKOT tour stage looked like bare bones, cheap-ass.....

And I'm pretty sure that screen was supposed to be color, but I think they were having problems with it....

[VAiN]

In every show that I've seen the first 3-4 songs are in B&W and then it goes to mostly color. I love that big screen and basic stage set-up.. I'm not there for explosions and fireworks.. I want the music cranking and to see what the fuck they're doing up there.

[DLR Bridge]

That's a good attitude VAiN, but the dance floor has got ta go. Bump out the stage a little bit and add a dozen or so empty cabinets and the '12 stage would have a had an '84 vibe.