Official July 16 Mountain View, CA, Shoreline Amphitheatre Meetup/Review Thread

[Va Beach VH Fan]

Welcome to the Official July 16 Mountain View, CA, Shoreline Amphitheatre Meetup/Review Thread. This thread is to discuss anything leading up to the show, as well as all reviews.

Let's hear it !!

[CreatureFrmTheC]

Woo Hoo! Show #2

[rwc]

WTF is wrong with Silicon Valley these days. The Mighty Van Halen (redundant) is in town today and NO ONE is going.
Or perhaps they just don't know how to use a message board.
I'd blame it on the computer nerds, but, hell, I am one.
Here's some advice to all the computer nerds in San Jose / Silicon Valley / Mountain View
If CreatureFrmTheC looks anything like the profile pic, then stop staring at your shoes, go see Halen, try to find the Creature.
If CreatureFrmTheC is a guy, then stop staring at your shoes, go see Halen, find Creature and ask him to help you get laid.
Google just announced great earnings. You can afford it.

[78/84 guy]

Enjoy peps !! If there is any ???!!!

[Va Beach VH Fan]

Ready for Van Halen 😛 pic.twitter.com/q8kJt2r0K4— regina filange (@isabelvargasss) July 17, 2015

[Va Beach VH Fan]

With Wolf Van Halen after sound check pic.twitter.com/ARwmyy2GqU— Jim Dalrymple (@jdalrymple) July 17, 2015

[perrin29]

Opinion question...if you could pick row 4 close to center on Wolf's side or 7 on Ed's where would you go? I know Dave wanders everywhere but he seems to spend more time over by Wolf.

[Va Beach VH Fan]

Opinion question...if you could pick row 4 close to center on Wolf's side or 7 on Ed's where would you go? I know Dave wanders everywhere but he seems to spend more time over by Wolf.

That would be an absolute no-brainer for me - Ed's side, every time.....

[twonabomber]

Yup.

12th row, Ed's side, Montreal '07.

[chuckjitsu]

Unfortunately, I only have YouTube to go by, but so far, Dave sounds the best he's sounded since 07-08. As for the Van Halens, all they do is put foot to ass every night, so we're rollin' in that regard.

Dave's voice sounds stronger in general (especially compared to the recent tv stuff) and I'm very glad some sort of light bulb has gone off for him relative to his vocal choices. I don't think he sang China Town properly in 6 shows total from the 12-13, yet he's been on point every show so far, which I'm loving since he murdered that song during 12-13. Dave hasn't been perfect, but he has been better.

I'm digging the set list, especially the new batch of deep cuts. All in all, a great start to the tour- the venues have looked pretty full, the crowds have been good and so have the reviews. And like everybody else around here, I've heard the old war horses a million times, but I still love it and get pumped listening to the boys muscle through tunes like Hot For Teacher, especially when they're rolling like they are now.

Keep it rolling boys!

[perrin29]

Done. Grabbed a 7th row seat on Ed's side.

[Va Beach VH Fan]

Awaiting the show to start - (opening band's set shown), but the main act is VAN HALEN!! Woo hoo!

I've always... http://t.co/uq8Ap6vZ3w— Peter Knight (@otob) July 17, 2015

[Va Beach VH Fan]

VAN FUCKING HALEN (@ Shoreline Amphitheatre - @shorelineamp for Van Halen in Mountain View, CA) https://t.co/t8fdNOunAr— Funkminsta Fulla (@mattpaul) July 17, 2015

[Va Beach VH Fan]

Van Halen! #vanhalenworldtour #meandmypa #panama #jump #hotforteacher #EddieDaveandAlex @ Shoreline… https://t.co/3w0OKyaj44— Nate Ayala (@n8ayala) July 17, 2015

[Va Beach VH Fan]

Wearing my @YouthInRevolt sweatshirt at the van halen concert tonight. Probably gonna be the youngest person there but whatever.— AnnaMarie McQueen (@anna_rooo) July 17, 2015

[Va Beach VH Fan]

Pretty sweet van halen seats. pic.twitter.com/LEJHK6HkT7— Alan Horn (@deorth) July 17, 2015

[Va Beach VH Fan]

At the Van Halen concert. Looking forward to seeing one of my favorite rock group perform. pic.twitter.com/AnN77cNEIo— Lunatech (@ilunatech) July 17, 2015

[Va Beach VH Fan]

Van Halen tonite. at shoreline amphitheater. @VanHalen � stoked!— vidy (@VidyTurtle) July 17, 2015

[Va Beach VH Fan]

Seeing Van Halen tonight!!!— Sophie Zeck (@SophieZeck) July 17, 2015

[Va Beach VH Fan]

At the van Halen concert https://t.co/AWh7bJYGJn— rene ramirez (@reneramirez131) July 17, 2015

[Va Beach VH Fan]

Van Halen World Tour pic.twitter.com/FCE0WXQFlC— samantha☪ (@samtaylorr09) July 17, 2015

[Va Beach VH Fan]

Kenny Wayne Shepard (@ Shoreline Amphitheatre - @shorelineamp for Van Halen) https://t.co/f60nptNBt9 pic.twitter.com/QtQxxr3lrq— ....lindberg.... (@melsantacruz) July 17, 2015

[Va Beach VH Fan]

Yes going to see Van Halen!!!!— alejandra (@lil__dra) July 17, 2015

[TwoFoolsAMinute]

I'm here. Let's get this shit going. The MIGHTY VAN HALEN!!!!

[Va Beach VH Fan]

Literally sitting front row for Van Halen.
I AM PUMPED— MASTER ILLER (@_duhmello) July 17, 2015

[Va Beach VH Fan]

Van Halen tonight! Definitely checking off a bucket-list band. #vanhalen #concertphotography #music #shorelineamphitheater A photo posted by Andrew Wilson Photography (@agwilsonphotos) on Jul 16, 2015 at 8:12pm PDT

[Va Beach VH Fan]

van halen show for free from corporate. boss paid for a party bus. other manager is buying all drinks. #ThirstyThursday #shoreline 🎶�☺�— kristin tappan (@ktapthat) July 17, 2015

[twonabomber]

van halen show for free from corporate. boss paid for a party bus. other manager is buying all drinks. #ThirstyThursday #shoreline 🎶�☺�— kristin tappan (@ktapthat) July 17, 2015

She doesn't know that they are just trying to get laid?

[WARF]

She doesn't know that they are just trying to get laid?

Who would wanna fuck that?

[Dan]

Who would wanna fuck that?

You Would Fuck Anything With A Hole In It.

[WARF]

You Would Fuck Anything With A Hole In It.

Pants off?

[katina]

[Jetstream]

I am getting the impression that a lot of the younger crowd is starting to show up at the concerts. We can say all we want about the Kimmel performance, Ellen and The Billboard Awards... but they are paying huge dividends for Van Halen

[Fairwrning]

I am getting the impression that a lot of the younger crowd is starting to show up at the concerts. We can say all we want about the Kimmel performance, Ellen and The Billboard Awards... but they are paying huge dividends for Van Halen

Agreed..Im really amazed this tour is selling like it appears to be selling. A lot of bucket lists being checked off apparently.I still have zero desire to see this show..I feel like Ive seen it already..

[PETE'S BROTHER]

Agreed..Im really amazed this tour is selling like it appears to be selling. A lot of bucket lists being checked off apparently.I still have zero desire to see this show..I feel like Ive seen it already..

go.to.a.show.

[Seshmeister]

go.to.a.show.

Judging any show by a YouTube video from a smartphone is like judging how hot a girl is from a bad passport photo.

[PETE'S BROTHER]

Judging any show by a YouTube video from a smartphone is like judging how hot a girl is from a bad passport photo.

agreed, so then you weigh in responses by like minded folk whom have seen the "lame old boring visually yet sonically fun" show

[Romeo Delight]

Agreed..Im really amazed this tour is selling like it appears to be selling. A lot of bucket lists being checked off apparently.I still have zero desire to see this show..I feel like Ive seen it already..

Some could say that VH is delivering a pure Rock performance, pure, etc...

I know that U2 rehearsed for at least a month a month and a half for their recent tour in the old Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver.

I saw the first show and it was an incredible production and performance. I cant help but think VH is missing the boat here.

They certainly have the creativity (from Dave) to create something special but see no need to deviate from walking on stage and playing through the tunes.

I wish there was more.

[PETE'S BROTHER]

S I cant help but think VH is missing the boat here.

They certainly have the creativity (from Dave) to create something special but see no need to deviate from walking on stage and playing through the tunes.

I wish there was more.

#neverenough

[Romeo Delight]

#neverenough

I hear you...I am usually the first to bash those that complain. So much is going well...they sound tight and Dave sounds better.

Still, it doesn't feel special like I know it could. Where is the production value? Tougher in these outdoor productions I know