Da Show @ Casin Rama

[moose]

Magical, awe inspiring, the Dave we've all grown to love and admire was showing the fans and media at Casino Rama why he is "The Greatest Showman" on earth.
At 8:15 the lights went down, the drums began to beat, the guitar began to shriek, and low and behold, Dave hits the stage in all his glory ripping through.....Hot For Teacher!
Dave was smokin! Lost his range you say, no fuckin way!
His voice was in top form.
"Look at all the people here tonite" brought me and the near capacity crowd to a massive cheer and a great walk down memory lane.
During "HFT" he read my shirt "It Ain't....." and he gave me a smile that went from coast to coast.:D My wife was melting, "fuck he still gets me hot, 50 yrs old, and look at him in those spandex oh my God...why can't you look that good honey".
The set list included a few songs from VH1, II, WACF, FW and 1984, EEAS, SS CFTH and Diamond Dave.
The set list was as follows (not in order)
HFT
Mean Streets
RWTD
DTNA
"SOMEBODY GET ME A DOCTOR"(crowd went fuckin nuts)
Ice Cream Man
And the Cradle will Rock
Everybody wants some.
Yankee Rose
Just like Paradise
California Girls
Just a Gigolo
Panama
You Really Got Me
Unchained(hell ya)
Shoo Bop
Ain' Talkin' bout Love
Jump

A great set list. Just somewhat dissapointed that he didn't play somethin from DD.
Dave has his scream back, man he can still hit the highs and he can still entertain.
Dave does not come on stage angry.
He gets the crowd goin and keeps them on their toes for the entire show. But most of us MOFO's know this already
This was the second or 3rd show on this mini tour, and man Dave was in fine form.
The crowd ranged from the 50 yr olds, to the 40's, 30's, 20's and the teens.
There was this 19 yr old guy named Dave next to me who couldn't believe he was seein Dave, he loves CVH and had no good words to say about the...........he even was wearing a VH shirt with Dave above it that he bought on E-bay.
The band was tight. Ray was fuckin solid, Brian(man this fucker can shred) was "On FIRE" I swear if ya closed yer eyes you honestly thought you waz at a CLASSIC VAN HALEN show.
But that wasn't the case man.......................You was at a
DAVID LEE ROTH SHOW
I met last night
BT(great guy)
DLR_ EngineRoom(crazyass MOFO)
Twonabomber
AlexPGrimes
Sensibleshoes
Igosplot
TommyV
Scorpioboy
All of the above were great guys and one nice gal.
Out of 10 I give this show an 11.honestly you'll see why.
I just hope someone audio'ed this show.

Cheers.
Ask away.









David Lee Roth

[Calderone]

Cool to read !!!!!!!!!!!!
Very cool !
i can't wait to read more reviews !

[DavidLeeNatra]

whish I was there...great post!!!

[SoCalChelle]

Great review! Did you get any pics? Who was playing bass?

[Matt White]

Happy Birthday Moose! You FUCKIN' RULE!
Excellent review!!!

[lafours]

sounds alot like the show I saw last year at Mt. Pleasant MI ( same setlist)...awesome show...

[Bill Lumbergh]

Are we really surprised? Dave delivers the goods...........AGAIN! Awesome review, and I must admit I'm very fucking jealous right now! :D

[Rikk]

WISH I WERE THERE!!! Great post!! Awesome stuff, MOOSE.

[VanPubes]

The crowd REALLY sucked though, and I bet more then 60% of the people there had NO idea who Dave was.

During Ice Cream man, he comes out with the acoustic guitar, and everyone sits down?!! Didn't they know it was a rock song???

A lot of people in their 60-70's too, which was kind of weird.

And i was standing in the center row (F4) and some homo behind me starts yelling for me to sit down?! What the fuck? It's David Lee Roth!! I'm not gonna sit on my hands.

And Moose, NO WAY was there 5000 people there. I'd say no more then 2500, but what sections were available were full.

[horriblehagar]

i have to agree about the crowd, and i think it was close to a sellout. rama holds 5,000 ...i think...good to see the younger crowd ....

[guwapo_rocker]

I have a headache.....later.

[Big Troubles]

Originally posted by VanPubes
The crowd REALLY sucked though, and I bet more then 60% of the people there had NO idea who Dave was.

During Ice Cream man, he comes out with the acoustic guitar, and everyone sits down?!! Didn't they know it was a rock song???

A lot of people in their 60-70's too, which was kind of weird.

And i was standing in the center row (F4) and some homo behind me starts yelling for me to sit down?! What the fuck? It's David Lee Roth!! I'm not gonna sit on my hands.

And Moose, NO WAY was there 5000 people there. I'd say no more then 2500, but what sections were available were full.

Everyone sat down to enjoy the acoustic intro of the song, not because they didn't know it was Ice Cream Man. The total crowd number was 4600, 400 shy of sell out. People standing in the stands were blocking the view of the ppl behind them IMO. If ya want to stand get on the floor and stand or dance like Scorpio did... I and my wife and all the members from both sites that we met there all had the same thing to say.... "Dave has still got it" and the crowd was hot for the show.
Still has the voice, the scream, the charisma, the sex appeal and the drum riser split kick. Fuckin awesome Dave! Thanks a million you made my day! :D

and I will say it again.... Brian Young plays Ed better than Ed plays Ed. Period. The band is tight, and Im now excited for a studio release of this band. Fuckin' great.

[rustoffa]

Originally posted by Big Troubles
Everyone sat down to enjoy the acoustic intro of the song, not because they didn't know it was Ice Cream Man. The total crowd number was 4600, 400 shy of sell out. People standing in the stands were blocking the view of the ppl behind them IMO. If ya want to stand get on the floor and stand or dance like Scorpio did... I and my wife and all the members from both sites that we met there all had the same thing to say.... "Dave has still got it" and the crowd was hot for the show.
Still has the voice, the scream, the charisma, the sex appeal and the drum riser split kick. Fuckin awesome Dave! Thanks a million you made my day! :D

and I will say it again.... Brian Young plays Ed better than Ed plays Ed. Period. The band is tight, and Im now excited for a studio release of this band. Fuckin' great.

Alright, we want the dirt now!

Who was the drunkest? Did anyone piss in a slot machine?

Guwapo?
BT?
Scorpio?
Full Bug?
KICK THA BALLISTICS G!
:D

[Full Bug]

Originally posted by rustoffa
Alright, we want the dirt now!

Who was the drunkest? Did anyone piss in a slot machine?

Guwapo?
BT?
Scorpio?
Full Bug?
KICK THA BALLISTICS G!
:D
Didnt make the show dude, here is why......
http://www.diamonddavidleeroth.com/forums/showthread.php?p=77577#post77577
Glad to hear everyone had a great time.....:)

[moose]

Guys, listen I screwed up. DDLR did not I repeat did not sing "Everbody Wants Some" sorry. It was the song that was on when I started the truck on my way home.
My Bad:(
Cheers.

[famac]

Your wife should keep her mouth shut. Gross and rude!

[light 'em up!]

Thanks mOOSE... you rock! Wish I were there!

[moose]

Hey VPubes there was close to 5000 in attendence. Sure there is always people sittin down(doesn't matter who's on stage) but 99% of the people were enjoying themselves. I was up front and had a hell of a time, along with everyone else there.
And as BT said everyone KNOWS who David Lee Roth is.
Just remember this show had little to no PROMO, and still the show was close to a sellout.
Imagine if this was an all ages show, and was being promoted by Q107 or any other station, or better yet, bein played in downtown Toronto, I assure you that this would have been huge.
Anyhow we saw Dave, we all enjoyed it, and yes Dave gave me the greatest birthday present ever, 2hrs of AWESOME entertainment, PERIOD.

:D

[WACF]

Glad it was awsome.

Jelousy is taking over......would of been a blast.

Fullbug, hopefully everything turns out good with your gal.

[moose]

I hope all is well with your better half, FB.
There will be another time to see DDLR, rest assured.

[scottydabodi]

Yo, guys, I AM SO JEALOUS!! I haven't seen DAVE live in over a year, but the last time I saw him here in NYC, he rocked the Beacon Theater to the ground... Brian Young is fuckin' KILLER!! Best guy for the job!! Sounds fuckin' great man!!

[lms2]

Great review... thanks for posting.

Man I wish I coulda been there!

[beto]

hay guys, just got back from orillia,i have three words to say.
{diamond dave rules.} for people to say that this guy is washed up.
your out of your fuckin minds.he's better then ever ,

dave is van halen period.

[Big Troubles]

Originally posted by famac
Your wife should keep her mouth shut. Gross and rude!

? did I miss something?

[Big Troubles]

Originally posted by Full Bug
Didnt make the show dude, here is why......
http://www.diamonddavidleeroth.com/forums/showthread.php?p=77577#post77577
Glad to hear everyone had a great time.....:)

sorry to hear man. There will be more shows and were all hoping for your wifes speedy recovery! God Bless.

[Starwood]

Where are the fuckin pix????

[Big Troubles]

in the thread called Rama pics. :D

[Big Troubles]

Originally posted by moose

I met last night
BT(great guy)
DLR_ EngineRoom(crazyass MOFO)
Twonabomber
AlexPGrimes
Sensibleshoes
Igosplot
TommyV
Scorpioboy
All of the above were great guys and one nice gal.
Out of 10 I give this show an 11.honestly you'll see why.
I just hope someone audio'ed this show.

Cheers.
Ask away.
David Lee Roth

Thanks Moose. It was a pleasure to finally meet all of you's as well. Should've spent more time drinking though, but I think we were all burnt out a bit and driving later so.... BUT, there is always next time. Moose, you forgot to mention that "BT isn't gay or fat".. LOL Save it for when "they" call me gay and fat again. ;)

Great review too Moose! I want to go to the next show now.

[WOAHYEAH]

Taken from the other thread. . .

GRRRRRRRREAT SHOW! I was the guy that looks like a little kid sitting at the bar in a blue dress shirt with the chick that looks like shes 12 [we both JUST turned 19] saw some of you army guys there, two girls, and two guys one in a white "It aint VH" shirt, and one in black. Only problem with the whole thing was that A - i didnt meet the band! and B - No shirts!

[scorpioboy33]

GREAT....I fucking LOVED it...great meeting you all...I DID in the end get to meet the band...Not Dave but toshi and the rest of the guys...Got a pic....from Toshi and he gave me believe it or not an Eddie Van Halen Pic??? no shit...but lost it...DOH!.....got really drunk...made it home safe at 5 am.....simply loved it...the guys in the band were beyond nice.....fuckin simply amazing

[scorpioboy33]

btw will have pics with the band !

[scorpioboy33]

just one question the Eddie Pic toshi gave me which I like a putz lost...was white with like the black stripes on the front and his name "signed" on the back...anyone seen this pick before and know what tour it was from

[scorpioboy33]

never mind found it..it's from the current tour

[scorpioboy33]

toshi is green...with wonder something on the on side and his name with a japanees thing and dlr band

[scorpioboy33]

me and toshi

[scorpioboy33]

and me and ray

[lms2]

No Dave huh... Better Luck Next Time!

[scorpioboy33]

honestly partying with these guys was coool enough

[CROWBAR]

C'mon now! That was cool! Right on Scorpioboy!:baaa:

[Big Troubles]

God Damn Scorps you fuckin rule! Roth and Roll. Good seeing ya there man!

[pete]

FUCKING AWESOME!!!!

[Big Troubles]

would have loved to hook up with you too Pete! Next time we make plans to drink and toast the man himself! Party on!

[scorpioboy33]

GREAT MEETING MY FELLOW SOLIDERS....

[Big Troubles]

hung over today?

[DLRdelight!]

Kick ass review man, i hope dave comes around LA some day so i can be able to see that crazy mofo, wpuld be a dream come true

[scorpioboy33]

yup and back at work!.....I heard a rumour that roth may be playing hamilton...

Last night when I was talking with Ray Luitzer I told him about the army and I said we were dying to hear some new shit....he just looked at the guy beside him and gave him a knowing look so I bet we will see some new stuff

[Big Troubles]

I spaced my booze nicely. Got there at 630pm, had maybe 4 beers and one double shot of crown royal, then the concert, then I went back to about 3 more beers, while wife played the slots and lost 100, and met up with Moose and co. & Guwapo in the sports lounge. I forgot my weed at home. :( But ended up not needing it, I was high on Dave man!

[DLRdelight!]

Where's the Dave Pics, post of you got them, Please!!!

[Big Troubles]

that would be great!!!!

[twonabomber]

Ray and Toshi are great guys, we met them last year before the Cleveland show. Toshi even grabbed one of his new guitars (the purple irridescent looking one) and showed it to us. got my DLR Band disc signed by Ray and my Diamond Dave disc signed by Ray, Toshi, and Brian afterwards.

also good to meet Moose, Scorpioboy, DLREngineRoom, BT, Igosplut, and TommyV. thanks to Moose and TommyV for keeping our glasses full! any time you guys wander down this way let us know.

[twonabomber]

Originally posted by Big Troubles
Moose, you forgot to mention that "BT isn't gay or fat".. LOL Save it for when "they" call me gay and fat again. ;)



i can confirm this also. i won't even wait for the check to clear before i say it. :D

[alexpgrimes]

Yes I agree. You canucks can party...

[rustoffa]

To put it mildly, this type of gathering needs to happen again.

[ULTRAMAN VH]

Glad to here the Diamond One kicked ass. Hope he makes a stop in my town. This is the closest to classic VH we are going to get. VAN HAGAR sucks, DIAMOND DAVE RULES!!!!!!!!!

[moose]

Originally posted by twonabomber
i can confirm this also. i won't even wait for the check to clear before i say it. :D

And I will back this up!
Shit I had hash BT all ya had ta do was ask!

[moose]

Hey Twona check your e-mail and let me know.
And yes to both ScorpioBoy we will party again.
Rustoffa this gathering will happen again and maybe we comin stateside..........................

[scorpioboy33]

I tried to light up in the show...guards were like boom..all over me...so smoked in car...to fuckin windy....anyways...next time we get a van and make it a fuckin road trip to the states!

[Rikk]

God, I hope Dave plays Hamilton.

[scorpioboy33]

ah rikk if you came with me you could have met the boys as well

[Rikk]

Originally posted by scorpioboy33
ah rikk if you came with me you could have met the boys as well

I know. This whole weekend has been a family reunion. I just got home from the 2nd night.

Hamilton will hopefully happen.

[Big Troubles]

Originally posted by twonabomber
i can confirm this also. i won't even wait for the check to clear before i say it. :D

Its in the mail! ;)

[Full Bug]

If Hamilton were to happen it would have to be Copps Colisium right? That would be cool, alot bigger venue, been to a few concerts there in the past.....The rumour I am hearing is that the band might play Massey Hall in T.O. next year, that would kick ass.....

[Chachi Arcola]

Hey gang, its the Big Ragoo! We just got home from RAMA. All I can say is I am so glad we made the 6 hour ride into Canada! What a show! One of Daves best performances ever. Got to hang out with the band for a few "pops" after the show. These are a great bunch of guys. The new bass player Todd Johnson is good! Met Guwapo and Scorpio Boy.....cool! I'll have more on tuesday including PICS!!!

Carmine Raguzza needs to rest!!!!!!! cya tuesday.

[Hecubus]

What I want to know, is who did anybody get into it with a sheep from the links? There's a felcher over there who said he had fun, and I quote, 'Lauging at all of the idiots in the "It ain't =VH= without DLR" shirts, & that he had an 'encounter' with a reject from the Army.....

[Full Bug]

Does anyone care? Sheep are like roadkill, you hear a "Bump bump" and then drive on, who gives a crap?

[diamondsgirl]

Glad everyone had a great time! :)

[Fabulous Shadow]

Originally posted by Chachi Arcola
Hey gang, its the Big Ragoo! We just got home from RAMA. All I can say is I am so glad we made the 6 hour ride into Canada! What a show! One of Daves best performances ever. Got to hang out with the band for a few "pops" after the show. These are a great bunch of guys. The new bass player Todd Johnson is good! Met Guwapo and Scorpio Boy.....cool! I'll have more on tuesday including PICS!!!

Carmine Raguzza needs to rest!!!!!!! cya tuesday.

Hubba Hubba Chachi! can't wait to see what ya got... Love Joanie...

[Hecubus]

Originally posted by Full Bug
Does anyone care? Sheep are like roadkill, you hear a "Bump bump" and then drive on, who gives a crap?

Point taken, old boy. Hope yer lady's feeling better.

:D

[JayMan]

Save the show - first time since 1994 when he played Kingswood Music Theatre at Wonderland (closer to Toronto).

The show was AWESOME - the place was FULL! Everyone was done on the floor, which was cool. A bunch of people sat down during "Shoo Bop," but that always happens when bands play new material and the audience is there for the old GH.

The stuff I loved about the show was the band's jam, when Dave said, "I can't compete with that!" and left the stage so that Brian Young and the gang could rock out for a little bit. They finished that number, then Dave came back on....

They had another little jam while Dave sang (imrpov? Sounded like it!) in SPANISH, which was cool. Tonnes of fun! And of course the band groovin' on SHAFT was wild, too.

I gotta tell you, this is the stuff I LOVE to see. The old songs are great, but I own all those albums... On vinyl, cassette and CD! I want to hear something NEW, and it's nice that Dave still delivers that, even though live music these days seems mostly like the album.

Great show! Worth the 3-hour dirve.

[moose]

Originally posted by Hecubus
What I want to know, is who did anybody get into it with a sheep from the links? There's a felcher over there who said he had fun, and I quote, 'Lauging at all of the idiots in the "It ain't =VH= without DLR" shirts, & that he had an 'encounter' with a reject from the Army.....

Ask twona, I laughed at a guy who was wearing an tour shirt from this abomination we know as van hagar. I actually asked him about spending good money at the show and called him a sheep.....I wore my shirt and funny thing is I didn't see anyone laughing at me.......

[Nathaniel_TO]

I arrived at the Rama show in the cold rain, totally unsure of what to epect.. As soon as I got out of the car some fat dude was walking around in the parking lot screaming "Dave fuckin' rules", I knew this was gonna be good. A had a pint and then went to my seat, about four songs in I lit up a joint. The guy infront of turns around and says "could you put that out my wife here is pregnant. I put out the joint cause he would have gotten security and I would have been thrown out, I drove way too far to be there to get kicked out for a joint. My buddies and I were passing a mickie of rum back and forth yelling as loud as we could to piss the couple infront of off. I figure it's a DLR show a FUCK EM right? After the show we got pissed back at the MO' which was the days inn right across from the casino. the lady at the front desk told us Dave was staying in the casino hotel however very late at night he and his road manager and body guard came to this hotel and they got Dave a Room there and then they left and went back to the casino hotel. Not sure why.. perhaps Dave was glueing furniture to the ceiling again? Anyway.. it was a great show.. Dave was singing better than in 1984, this was due to the fact that he wasn't running around like he used to. Best parts were "Somebody get me a doctor" "Unchained" and his Pakistani impression.
And last word to the couple cuddling infront of me.....lemme blow this smoke in yer face.. I hope your baby comes out with a pipe in his mouth.

[Full Bug]

Originally posted by Hecubus
Point taken, old boy. Hope yer lady's feeling better.

:D
Lady? She is just some college dame I picked up at the bar last week....;) :D

[flyingv1]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by moose
[B] Magical, awe inspiring, the Dave we've all grown to love and admire was showing the fans and media at Casino Rama why he is "The Greatest Showman" on earth.
At 8:15 the lights went down, the drums began to beat, the guitar began to shriek, and low and behold, Dave hits the stage in all his glory ripping through.....Hot For Teacher!
Dave was smokin! Lost his range you say, no fuckin way!
His voice was in top form.
"Look at all the people here tonite" brought me and the near capacity crowd to a massive cheer and a great walk down memory lane.
During "HFT" he read my shirt "It Ain't....." and he gave me a smile that went from coast to coast.:D My wife was melting, "fuck he still gets me hot, 50 yrs old, and look at him in those spandex oh my God...why can't you look that good honey".
The set list included a few songs from VH1, II, WACF, FW and 1984, EEAS, SS CFTH and Diamond Dave.
The set list was as follows (not in order)
HFT
Mean Streets
RWTD
DTNA
"SOMEBODY GET ME A DOCTOR"(crowd went fuckin nuts)
Ice Cream Man
And the Cradle will Rock
Everybody wants some.
Yankee Rose
Just like Paradise
California Girls
Just a Gigolo
Panama
You Really Got Me
Unchained(hell ya)
Shoo Bop
Ain' Talkin' bout Love
Jump

A great set list. Just somewhat dissapointed that he didn't play somethin from DD.
Dave has his scream back, man he can still hit the highs and he can still entertain.
Dave does not come on stage angry.
He gets the crowd goin and keeps them on their toes for the entire show. But most of us MOFO's know this already
This was the second or 3rd show on this mini tour, and man Dave was in fine form.
The crowd ranged from the 50 yr olds, to the 40's, 30's, 20's and the teens.
There was this 19 yr old guy named Dave next to me who couldn't believe he was seein Dave, he loves CVH and had no good words to say about the...........he even was wearing a VH shirt with Dave above it that he bought on E-bay.
The band was tight. Ray was fuckin solid, Brian(man this fucker can shred) was "On FIRE" I swear if ya closed yer eyes you honestly thought you waz at a CLASSIC VAN HALEN show.
But that wasn't the case man.......................You was at a
DAVID LEE ROTH SHOW
I met last night
BT(great guy)
DLR_ EngineRoom(crazyass MOFO)
Twonabomber
AlexPGrimes
Sensibleshoes
Igosplot
TommyV
Scorpioboy
All of the above were great guys and one nice gal.
Out of 10 I give this show an 11.honestly you'll see why.
I just hope someone audio'ed this show.

Cheers.
Ask away.

Moose,
Dude it's the guy that was seeing Dave for the first time.(with the shirt from Ebay and the wife with the cool mohawk). I just submitted my first post in the last 3 years. We are still vibratin' from that show so many cool people, you dudes gotta keep in touch. There are so few of us hardcore muthafucka's left. I was just saying to the wife how I didn't even realize until the end how there was no special effects yet we were entertained for two solid hours by that sexy charismatic dude. Also I understand that I was very drunk and I thank you for your patience with me I was just enjoying the show. Thanks for the mention in your original post. Keep the camera and lose the jacket man I'm coming to get ya. You dudes are the best, Long live Dave

[flyingv1]

The Original reason that I left this site a few years ago was because of the in fighting and slams againts Dave by folks on the outside. Well I am back to be loud and proud! My first album ever was from my Aunt who gave me the choice of Corey Hart or Van Halen 1984. A swift kick in the ass and I was converted (she was and is very cool). Anyways I have been playing in bands for the last 5 years and in Toronto for the past 2 years. I have idolized Dave for as long as I can remember. I started making my own shirts a few years ago. I make no apologizes for my actions at CasinoRama. Dave once said that if you can't do it wearing a white t-shirt and a pair of blue jeans under a light bulb then you can't do it. Well he did it! My wife and I have been to so many other shows( we camped out for 17 1/2 hours for front row KISS at the BC Place 2000 Millenium Show in Vancouver, in winter!!) AC/DC(5 times) and the Stones SARS Stock. But Dave at CasinoRama was a dream come true! No effects, non needed. I'm back, another soldier to stand guard.

[rustoffa]

Originally posted by Nathaniel_TO
I arrived at the Rama show in the cold rain, totally unsure of what to epect.. As soon as I got out of the car some fat dude was walking around in the parking lot screaming "Dave fuckin' rules", I knew this was gonna be good. A had a pint and then went to my seat, about four songs in I lit up a joint. The guy infront of turns around and says "could you put that out my wife here is pregnant. I put out the joint cause he would have gotten security and I would have been thrown out, I drove way too far to be there to get kicked out for a joint. My buddies and I were passing a mickie of rum back and forth yelling as loud as we could to piss the couple infront of off. I figure it's a DLR show a FUCK EM right? After the show we got pissed back at the MO' which was the days inn right across from the casino. the lady at the front desk told us Dave was staying in the casino hotel however very late at night he and his road manager and body guard came to this hotel and they got Dave a Room there and then they left and went back to the casino hotel. Not sure why.. perhaps Dave was glueing furniture to the ceiling again? Anyway.. it was a great show..

And last word to the couple cuddling infront of me.....lemme blow this smoke in yer face.. I hope your baby comes out with a pipe in his mouth.

5 flipping stars!
:lol:

[Panamark]

Great Post !

It was cool to read that so many of the Army dudes were there on the
night, and met each other. I read the list of names, that must be
some sort of record for Army personal meeting in public ??

[moose]

Originally posted by flyingv1
[QUOTE]Originally posted by moose
[B] Magical, awe inspiring, the Dave we've all grown to love and admire was showing the fans and media at Casino Rama why he is "The Greatest Showman" on earth.
At 8:15 the lights went down, the drums began to beat, the guitar began to shriek, and low and behold, Dave hits the stage in all his glory ripping through.....Hot For Teacher!
Dave was smokin! Lost his range you say, no fuckin way!
His voice was in top form.
"Look at all the people here tonite" brought me and the near capacity crowd to a massive cheer and a great walk down memory lane.
During "HFT" he read my shirt "It Ain't....." and he gave me a smile that went from coast to coast.:D My wife was melting, "fuck he still gets me hot, 50 yrs old, and look at him in those spandex oh my God...why can't you look that good honey".
The set list included a few songs from VH1, II, WACF, FW and 1984, EEAS, SS CFTH and Diamond Dave.
The set list was as follows (not in order)
HFT
Mean Streets
RWTD
DTNA
"SOMEBODY GET ME A DOCTOR"(crowd went fuckin nuts)
Ice Cream Man
And the Cradle will Rock
Everybody wants some.
Yankee Rose
Just like Paradise
California Girls
Just a Gigolo
Panama
You Really Got Me
Unchained(hell ya)
Shoo Bop
Ain' Talkin' bout Love
Jump

A great set list. Just somewhat dissapointed that he didn't play somethin from DD.
Dave has his scream back, man he can still hit the highs and he can still entertain.
Dave does not come on stage angry.
He gets the crowd goin and keeps them on their toes for the entire show. But most of us MOFO's know this already
This was the second or 3rd show on this mini tour, and man Dave was in fine form.
The crowd ranged from the 50 yr olds, to the 40's, 30's, 20's and the teens.
There was this 19 yr old guy named Dave next to me who couldn't believe he was seein Dave, he loves CVH and had no good words to say about the...........he even was wearing a VH shirt with Dave above it that he bought on E-bay.
The band was tight. Ray was fuckin solid, Brian(man this fucker can shred) was "On FIRE" I swear if ya closed yer eyes you honestly thought you waz at a CLASSIC VAN HALEN show.
But that wasn't the case man.......................You was at a
DAVID LEE ROTH SHOW
I met last night
BT(great guy)
DLR_ EngineRoom(crazyass MOFO)
Twonabomber
AlexPGrimes
Sensibleshoes
Igosplot
TommyV
Scorpioboy
All of the above were great guys and one nice gal.
Out of 10 I give this show an 11.honestly you'll see why.
I just hope someone audio'ed this show.

Cheers.
Ask away.

Moose,
Dude it's the guy that was seeing Dave for the first time.(with the shirt from Ebay and the wife with the cool mohawk). I just submitted my first post in the last 3 years. We are still vibratin' from that show so many cool people, you dudes gotta keep in touch. There are so few of us hardcore muthafucka's left. I was just saying to the wife how I didn't even realize until the end how there was no special effects yet we were entertained for two solid hours by that sexy charismatic dude. Also I understand that I was very drunk and I thank you for your patience with me I was just enjoying the show. Thanks for the mention in your original post. Keep the camera and lose the jacket man I'm coming to get ya. You dudes are the best, Long live Dave

Buddy I had a great time singing along to the tunes with ya.
You were having a great time and that's all that matters.
Sorry about incorrectly inputing your age but I remember you telling me you waz 19, anyhow great to have you back...............enjoy the ride.
By the way your wife has a lot more goin for her than a "mohawk"
lucky bastard.............

Cheers
Moose

[Carmine Raguzza]

I gotta tell you gang, this was the best Dave show I have been too and I;ve seen him about 15 times. It was the first time in all those shows that he sang " Runnin w/ the Devil"! Had a few jack and cokes with Brian Young and Ray Luzier at the bar after the show. They are both great guys. How about the Dream catcher bar with their drink limit!
WTF! we are in Canada and there is a drink limit in this bar!

met Guwapo and Scorpio, Tommy V from DDLR....

the wife and I had a blast!!!!!!!!!!!

[twonabomber]

Originally posted by moose
By the way your wife has a lot more goin for her than a "mohawk"
lucky bastard.............



if she was that blonde that was standing by us...hell yeah she does. :D

[moose]

Originally posted by twonabomber
if she was that blonde that was standing by us...hell yeah she does. :D

There were two blondes next to me. Dave's girl(who was hot) and the shorter blonde who was just as sweet. The shorter one had a diamond on her teeth.............hm wonder what she wanted to "Light Up" with that?
Any guesses?

[moose]

To the blonde who was standing next to the guy with the digital camera in front of the stage, if yer on this forum pm me pleeaasssssssse!!!
Humana Humana Humana..........................:D :D :D

[guwapo_rocker]

Originally posted by Carmine Raguzza
I gotta tell you gang, this was the best Dave show I have been too and I;ve seen him about 15 times. It was the first time in all those shows that he sang " Runnin w/ the Devil"! Had a few jack and cokes with Brian Young and Ray Luzier at the bar after the show. They are both great guys. How about the Dream catcher bar with their drink limit!
WTF! we are in Canada and there is a drink limit in this bar!

met Guwapo and Scorpio, Tommy V from DDLR....

the wife and I had a blast!!!!!!!!!!!

An absolute pleasure meeting you guys!! We must

do it again!!! Come to Toronto this summer!!!!

[moose]

Originally posted by guwapo_rocker
An absolute pleasure meeting you guys!! We must

do it again!!! Come to Toronto this summer!!!!

Where the hell were you? We were looking for Guwapo but we could not find him anywhere...... guess "Splooge" took you aside for a little wine and cheese?

[guwapo_rocker]

Originally posted by moose
Where the hell were you? We were looking for Guwapo but we could not find him anywhere...... guess "Splooge" took you aside for a little wine and cheese?

We were all over brother, just missed you around 1am
when we met BT.

[moose]

Originally posted by guwapo_rocker
We were all over brother, just missed you around 1am
when we met BT.

That suks. Would have loved to meet ya.
Maybe next time.
Cheers.

[Carmine Raguzza]

Originally posted by guwapo_rocker
An absolute pleasure meeting you guys!! We must

do it again!!! Come to Toronto this summer!!!!

I went looking for you around midnight. We were in the fire lounge in the lobby...the whole band was there... cept DAVE!

[DLR_EngineRoom]

Originally posted by moose
Magical, awe inspiring, the Dave we've all grown to love and admire was showing the fans and media at Casino Rama why he is "The Greatest Showman" on earth.
At 8:15 the lights went down, the drums began to beat, the guitar began to shriek, and low and behold, Dave hits the stage in all his glory ripping through.....Hot For Teacher!
Dave was smokin! Lost his range you say, no fuckin way!
His voice was in top form.
"Look at all the people here tonite" brought me and the near capacity crowd to a massive cheer and a great walk down memory lane.
During "HFT" he read my shirt "It Ain't....." and he gave me a smile that went from coast to coast.:D My wife was melting, "fuck he still gets me hot, 50 yrs old, and look at him in those spandex oh my God...why can't you look that good honey".
The set list included a few songs from VH1, II, WACF, FW and 1984, EEAS, SS CFTH and Diamond Dave.
The set list was as follows (not in order)
HFT
Mean Streets
RWTD
DTNA
"SOMEBODY GET ME A DOCTOR"(crowd went fuckin nuts)
Ice Cream Man
And the Cradle will Rock
Everybody wants some.
Yankee Rose
Just like Paradise
California Girls
Just a Gigolo
Panama
You Really Got Me
Unchained(hell ya)
Shoo Bop
Ain' Talkin' bout Love
Jump

A great set list. Just somewhat dissapointed that he didn't play somethin from DD.
Dave has his scream back, man he can still hit the highs and he can still entertain.
Dave does not come on stage angry.
He gets the crowd goin and keeps them on their toes for the entire show. But most of us MOFO's know this already
This was the second or 3rd show on this mini tour, and man Dave was in fine form.
The crowd ranged from the 50 yr olds, to the 40's, 30's, 20's and the teens.
There was this 19 yr old guy named Dave next to me who couldn't believe he was seein Dave, he loves CVH and had no good words to say about the...........he even was wearing a VH shirt with Dave above it that he bought on E-bay.
The band was tight. Ray was fuckin solid, Brian(man this fucker can shred) was "On FIRE" I swear if ya closed yer eyes you honestly thought you waz at a CLASSIC VAN HALEN show.
But that wasn't the case man.......................You was at a
DAVID LEE ROTH SHOW
I met last night
BT(great guy)
DLR_ EngineRoom(crazyass MOFO)
Twonabomber
AlexPGrimes
Sensibleshoes
Igosplot
TommyV
Scorpioboy
All of the above were great guys and one nice gal.
Out of 10 I give this show an 11.honestly you'll see why.
I just hope someone audio'ed this show.

Cheers.
Ask away.
David Lee Roth


This show, for all intent purposes, was a gift to Roth fans for 'Keeping and Defending The Faith', for not giving in and buying a 'BOBW' CD or for seeing those schlepps on this latest purposeless VH tour. We heard Van Halen the way it was meant to be heard, period. It was like finding an unlimited spring of fresh mountain water after thirsting in a talentless Van Hagar desert for 10 years (It's been 10 yrs since DLR graced the stage in the T.O. area). My feelings toward a reunion? Who gives a flying sh**. I don't. Dave proved without a shadow of a doubt that he don't need the remaining members of a once mighty Van Halen. He's doing just fine with his new band, his voice is back, his band played VH & Vai to a 'T', so screw Van Halen. If a reunion happens, it'll be 'cause Ed and Al BEGGED Dave to come back. And since I don't see that happening on this side of paradise, I'll settle for the alternatives....something 'Just Like Paradise'. Just when you thought there might have been some doubt as to whether or not a 50 year old could kick your ass and smile and still carry the good ol' VH flag of yore....he came, he saw and he kicked Van Hagar ass AGAIN!

[Michael 514]

Hey guys,

First of all this is my first post here!

And even though this is a not-so-positive review, lemme tell you something... up until last Thursday night, "Who died and made you David Lee Roth?" was my motto.

I do like Van Hagar, but watching Sammy sing Ain't Talkin' bout Love, Panama, and Jump, always made me cringe.

I was at the VH show back in 1984. I was there when the freakin' roof caved in at the Montreal Forum when the opening chords to Jump started. I remember when he did his jump off the riser during Unchained like it was yesterday.

Hell, I still watch my old VH bootlegs and feel the hair on my arm rise.

I drove hours to see DLR. My first time since circa-1987 when Poison opened for him.

Anyways, I wrote a quick review on another board... Here it is...




Just wanted to say that I went to the show. Sat (stood, actually) front row, a little towards stage right, in front of that 15 year old on stage - Joshi.

I went with my partner who is also a huge fan.

I am in a rush now... but here are some thoughts:

1 - The set list was AWESOME! So many VH classics, it was sick!!

2 - I had passes to meet him and comp tickets, but I used my own front row tix, and I MISSED the meet and greet! Shit! I didn't realize it was that far from Toronto. I met a girl at my cousin's wedding who met him backstage afterwards. She was the one he was bugging all night. "You are the best thing to happen to brunettes since Snow White"... remember that?? That was her. She was NOT impressed, and didn't like the aging-rock-star-thing... She did say he was super nice during the Meet and Greet after the show. (For casino high rollers)

3 - His people told me that they sold 4,600 tix out of a 5,500 capacity.

4 - We didn't like the show for the following reasons:

a - Dave COMPLETELY ignored the front row/audience. There was one book that he signed, but aside from that... total ignorage of all of us. NO hand slapping. No high-fives. No sharing of any JD. No JD at all. No nothin'.

It was SO rude. The guys near us had an awesome banner. He didn't even LOOK at it. Nothing. They put it on stage, and he pretty much stepped over it. Disgusting. My opionion of DLR went from God-Like to jerk in about 90 minutes. Where's the connection?? Aside from the canned "Don't stick your tongue out at me" stuff... Geez... Girls were even touching his leg... Nothing. As if the front row didn't even exist (at least not in front of Stage right, anyhow)

b - The crowd sucked. Borrrring. We kept turning around to see. It looked like everyone was sleeping. No one stood up. No energy. No nothing. When the opening chords to JUMP or PANAMA came on, there was a bit of applause, but hey... When I saw them in 1984, and Jump came on, oh my... the Montreal Forum nearly came crashing down. I think it registered 7 on the Ricter scale down in New York.

c - The band was boring. No great stage presence. It's like they were amateurs. That little kid, Joshi, threw a pick near me at the end of the show, and I am thinkin, "Pick that up! I don't want your pick!" Of course, when I sat Front row at VH a few years ago, I was BEGGING Michael Anthoy for a pick. When he motioned to me, "Okay... after.....!" I thought it was the coolest thing!

d-Dave was a clown. Unfortunately, being a clown worked very well 20 years ago, when he could've slept with ANY girl in the crowd. When he was Mr. Cool, with his long, flowing mane, he was THE MAN. Two nights ago, he was a total clown. It was like he was a parody of himself. I was quite upset. I may not sound like a DLR fan, but trust me... I always was.

e- Did I mention that he pretty much ignored the front row? Sheesh, there was one HUGE fan who was frantically waving his book in the air with a marker. Dave wouldn't even LOOK at him.

f- He's getting a little old to do his kicks. When he did a kick, my first thought was, "uh oh.. don't trip!" and "Phew! He made it!" My partner said the same thing in her mind. But it was still nice to see. Good for him.

It's hard to articulate my feelings. For the two hours after the show, on the way back to Toronto, we were trying to figure it out. "....What was wrong with the show?...."

As a lifetime VH fan, you'll probably understand why I was disturbed.

My partner summed it up best. She said, "I didn't feel the love... I just didn't feel the love."

And I think that sums it up.

Two weeks ago, we got free tix to Metallica. She went, I didn't. We both don't know any songs, but she can't refuse free tickets.

She said that even though she hsa no idea who Metallica is, they were 100% times better. She said the energy coming off the stage and crowd was NUTS. Crazy. Electrifying. (And she doesn't even like heavy metal).

I guess that is why Metallica SOLD OUT two nights in Montreal, with about 20,000 per show, and DLR was playing 2 hours north of Toronto, in some tiny city, selling 4,500 tickets in a casino.

Is it an accident? A coincidence?

She said they would talk about Montreal, and really jive with the crowd. I think the only think Dave had to say about the venue was during California Girls, he pointed to the audience when he said "and the NORTHEN girls..." I was happy that he remembered where he was.

I really thought that seeing DLR in front of my face, 20 years ex-post-facto, singing Jump and Panama would make me cry. (I'm the kind of guy who isn't too musically inclined, yet I know Jump note-for-note on my Keyboard and Panama note-for-note on my guitar.)

So, imagine my disappointment when I saw these songs at the show... I kept thinking, "Imagine if that were Alex behind the drums??????? Imagine if that were Mikey behind the base? Imagine if Ed was over there????

Like I said, it was a strange experience, because I've always -- ALWAYS considered DLR to be THE VH lead singer. I like Sammy and all, but seeing Sammy sing Panama was never cool, not in my books, anyways.

Also, they played runnin with the devil, too.

When I see Mikey do the opening BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM on my bootlegs, I have to rewind the tape again and again because it brings me shivers. And then, when David Lee Roth does his trademark flip over Michael's back, again, I rewind it again and again.

Two nights ago, I was watching them do Runnin' with the Devil, and I was thinking, "oh, this is cute... a cover band! They're pretty good!"

Now, here is what I have learned:

Van Halen is David/Eddie/Alex/Mike.

I was picturing different combinations in my mind, and running them by my babe in the car.

"Let's say DLR left the stage, and his little band kept playing, and Sammy joined them."

Okay, cool.
Fun.

Now let's say Sammy played with his own band. Okay, again.. cool. Neat.

Now let's say Sammy was backed by Eddie/Alex/Mike... and of course, it brought a smile to my face.. it's still VH...

Then, however, in my mind, I pictured the following:

David's band of unknowns (who were still tight, by the way), left the stage...

The lights go dim, then fade to black... Then Alex surprises the crowd by taking over the drums, and starts the opening of Panama... and then Eddie starts with the opening riff... Mike is there grinning ear to ear... and then....

...out of stage left...

David Lee Roth slides out, and starts, "JUMMMMP BACK! WHAT's THAT SSSOUND?.."

Holy Sh!t! If that would've happened... I think that that the roof would've caved in.

So, what can I say?

Sammy solo can probably sell out small venues and you'll have fun.

Van Hagar san sell out some medium-sized hockey rinks and you'll have some great moments.

David Lee Roth solo was... well, great setlist, no magic, no love... but a fun show, and can barely sell out a casino.

The original VH lineup.. Eddie/Alex/Michael/Dave could probably sell out olympic stadiums across the world.

The concert just showed me that anyone who would say, 'DAVID LEE ROTH IS VAN HALEN!" is just plain mistaking. Believe me, it's not easy for me to say this. I would LAUGH in people's faces when they would say, "I like the Sammy era better...."

But now I'm really down about this whole experience.

Tomorrow, I got tix for Van Hagar. I am sitting in the golden ring, next to Mikey. I am going to see how I feel. Maybe I'll be disappointed. Maybe not.

But all this to say, going to Casino Rama really screwed up my perception of Diamond Dave.

My hightlight of the show:

When Dave first came on, and said his trademark, "LOOK AT ALLLLLLLLLL THE PEOPLE HERE, TOOOOOOO-NIGHTTTTT!"

We all said it along with him. That was great. I also loved when, during Aint Talkin bout Love, he said, "This is Sammy!" and started spinning around his mike stand and pretend to get caught up in it.."

The band was tight.
Dave did his kicks.
His voice was surprisingly very good.

But no love.

There was no love coming off him.

No magic.


Have any of guys seen him in concert lately, both at CasinoRama and elsewhere? Was it an off-night? Did you feel a strong connection with them. Did he look sincere to you?

[diamondsgirl]

Another Hagar fan...

[guwapo_rocker]

Michael514 (what's with all the names with numbers in them tonight.
must be a links thing) Your comments about Toshi and the rest of
Dave's band confirm to me that you are a complete fucking idiot.

Also, it was a concert, not an autograph session, I know your hero Spammy Hagar gets the two confused.

Goodnight.

[Michael 514]

Touché.

We'll see what happens at the show tonight...

[Michael 514]

Actually, I always laugh at people who prefer new-VH to old-VH.

What can I say? I didn't like the show.

As for Hammy... I always did like Can't Drive 55!

[diamondsgirl]

Originally posted by Michael 514
What can I say?


Bahhhh

[guwapo_rocker]

Originally posted by diamondsgirl
Bahhhh

HA!! Good timing!!

[scorpioboy33]

Originally posted by guwapo_rocker
Michael514 (what's with all the names with numbers in them tonight.
must be a links thing) Your comments about Toshi and the rest of
Dave's band confirm to me that you are a complete fucking idiot.

Also, it was a concert, not an autograph session, I know your hero Spammy Hagar gets the two confused.

Goodnight.
well said my man

[DavidLeeNatra]

where is sarge's little helper when you need him?

[moose]

A frog!!!!!!!!!
Croak croak!!!!!!!!
van hasbeen fan!