Official July 5 Seattle, WA, White River Amphitheatre Meetup/Review Thread

[Light Em' Up!]

Hot for Teacher

Yeah my husband seems to be!! 😉

[qikgts]

That was a timely pair of posts...

[Momshell]

I love being a teacher and having summers off!!

so jealous...you worked your ass off all year...enjoy!!

[Light Em' Up!]

That was a timely pair of posts...

Right?? Lol!

[Jetstream]

Gotta go to the gym and burn off these beers before work

The best way, drink it and burnt it out... did it today at the track lol

[David'sPeeBroth]

What's the deal with the bare-bones stage? Hardly any lights, no backdrops, no curtain, no ANYTHING...seems so "low rent"...

...it's almost as if they are playing in the rehearsal space behind the real stage.

Something's just soooooo off. No atmosphere. No ambiance. Something just feels totally wrong...even moreso than the last two tours.

Seeing Dave sheepishly "perform" Light Up The Sky made me sad. It's just not his PLACE anymore. He looked uncomfortable, hardly moves, does his Ace&Gary spins, slides across his dance floor, a few jizz hands here and there, and the singing isn't even THAT horrible...waaaaay better than I thought it would be...yet overall it's as if this performance signified the death knell for me.

I guess it's because that even when Dave performs as good as he possibly can...which he probably just did...it is still mindnumbingly embarrassing and vomit inducing.

I'm sad.

[Dan]

4:50pm Monday Evening,Party Just Started.:)

[qikgts]

Wouldn't mind Big River, Outta Space or Beats's Workin' being slipped in...

[Light Em' Up!]

Simple Rhyme

[Momshell]

Holy shit...simple rhyme!!!

[Light Em' Up!]

Wouldn't mind Big River, Outta Space or Beats's Workin' being slipped in...

Fuck, if they did LUTS, they might as well just out HOP too!!

[Light Em' Up!]

Holy shit...simple rhyme!!!

Jinx sister!

[qikgts]

Wolf really picked a great set!!!! Simple Rhyme!!!! Wonder if they'll do the "lost jam" at the end??? Nah.... Right????

[Dan]

Simple Rhyme,No Fucking Way.:eek1:

[Momshell]

Still waiting for sinner's swing....please please please....and full bug again.

[Momshell]

Oh yeah....and Dave needs to take his shirt off!

[VAiN]

I'm really looking forward to the videos tomorrow..

[mug]

cool shit can not wait to see that on the tube

[qikgts]

I'm really looking forward to the videos tomorrow..

Right there with ya. Getting excited now but...

[Dan]

Bring On The YouTubes.:metalbang:

[Momshell]

Dirty Fuckin Movies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Light Em' Up!]

Next one is Growth

[Catfish]

What's the deal with the bare-bones stage? Hardly any lights, no backdrops, no curtain, no ANYTHING...seems so "low rent"...

...it's almost as if they are playing in the rehearsal space behind the real stage.

Something's just soooooo off. No atmosphere. No ambiance. Something just feels totally wrong...even moreso than the last two tours.

Seeing Dave sheepishly "perform" Light Up The Sky made me sad. It's just not his PLACE anymore. He looked uncomfortable, hardly moves, does his Ace&Gary spins, slides across his dance floor, a few jizz hands here and there, and the singing isn't even THAT horrible...waaaaay better than I thought it would be...yet overall it's as if this performance signified the death knell for me.

I guess it's because that even when Dave performs as good as he possibly can...which he probably just did...it is still mindnumbingly embarrassing and vomit inducing.

I'm sad.

Something seems so off, huh, from the one photo and video you've seen. I know, what an empty feeling from seeing ONE photo and ONE video from some dude's Android. Way to sum up a performance.

Beat it Troll. Spammy's nut sack is missing you swinging from them.

[Dan]

We Need A Roth Army Hot Tub.:)

[Dan]

CatFish In Da House.:)

[Momshell]

We Need A Roth Army Hot Tub.:)

C'mon over...just bring more beer..I'm almost out!

[VAiN]

Panama has to be close.. and Unchained?

[mug]

great setlist so far

[Dan]

C'mon over...just bring more beer..I'm almost out!

LOL,I Dont Think You Want To See A Naked Kiwi In Your Hot Tub.:lmao:

[Momshell]

yup...can't wait to see which ones they change up and for what

[Momshell]

lol,i dont think you want to see a naked kiwi in your hot tub.:lmao:

lmfao!!!!

[Dan]

End with Jump?

[VAiN]

End with Jump?

I hope not, but probably..

[Dan]

Happy Trails?

[Light Em' Up!]

yup...can't wait to see which ones they change up and for what

They sure as fuck better not take out LUTS until after July 18!!!

[VAiN]

Ice Cream Man

[Momshell]

People are so pumped for LUTS they won't take that one out

[Momshell]

Ice Cream Man

Guess that means no Frosty?

[Momshell]

People are so pumped for LUTS they won't take that one out

plus...it's your density LEU!

[VAiN]

Guess that means no Frosty?

I'm guessing ICM from this.. we'll know soon enough!

David Lee Roth is going full on Stonehenge on his camp stool with his pre-tuned acoustic guitar and harmonica and his monologue #VanHalen— Saska A. (@saska01) July 6, 2015

[VAiN]

Looks like ICM is official.. I'm thinking Ed's solo spot is next

[Momshell]

Not sure how they know...but someone said Unchained is next

[Momshell]

Yup Unchained

[VAiN]

Not sure how they know...but someone said Unchained is next

Wow, looks like it is! Did not expect that after ICM.. nice!

[Catfish]

Dave on the harp. I love it!

[mug]

atbl next ?

[VAiN]

.@vanhalennews Nearly 11 min "Ice Cream Man" w/ DLR solo. He was at his DLR best. #VanHalen #Seattle #music pic.twitter.com/NYf6aDdwYr— Chris Barron (@tbc5150) July 6, 2015

[Catfish]

I'm guessing ICM from this.. we'll know soon enough!

David Lee Roth is going full on Stonehenge on his camp stool with his pre-tuned acoustic guitar and harmonica and his monologue #VanHalen— Saska A. (@saska01) July 6, 2015


Oh my God! He's got a PRE-TUNED GUITAR!

What the fuck does that mean? Who gives a shit?

Who is this wench?

[Dan]

I Would Shoot My Load If They Played,"Stay Frosty".

[VAiN]

atbl next ?

That's been coming after Ed's solo spot... let's see if they change that around!

[Momshell]

Heard Growth was after Simple Rhyme :)
Someone also said Dave was "at his DLR best" during ICM

[VAiN]

Oh my God! He's got a PRE-TUNED GUITAR!

What the fuck does that mean? Who gives a shit?

Who is this wench?

It's tuned to an open chord.. she's another nobody on twitter..

[mug]

would be nice

[Catfish]

Looks like Dave's slip and slide is about four-times larger than last tour's. Will Wolf or Ed be able to walk across the stage without eating shit?

[mug]

I Would Shoot My Load If They Played,"Stay Frosty".
lol lol

[Momshell]

ATBL next

[Momshell]

I lost count (I don't think I can still count).but someone said 17 was Unchained and 18 was ATBL

[VAiN]

I lost count (I don't think I can still count).but someone said 17 was Unchained and 18 was ATBL

Unchained is #21

[Dan]

Maybe They Let Wolf Have a Bass Solo?

[Momshell]

I wonder if they'll dump Jump and end with Panama?

[VAiN]

Maybe They Let Wolf Have a Bass Solo?

Noooooooooooooooo

[Momshell]

Unchained is #21

aaahhh! So confused!

[philouze]

Just dropped by to say "Grate setlist"!!!!!
Glad you're all having a damn good time!!
Cheers y'all!!

[VAiN]

Ed's solo is up..

[Dan]

Noooooooooooooooo

WaYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[Catfish]

I'm guessing Eddie solo>YRGM>Panama. Encore Jump.

[Momshell]

WaYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

Sunday afternoon at the buffet... (sorry)

[Dan]

Talking About Food,Dinner Time.:)

[VAiN]

Short clip of China Town... With lyrics!
https://instagram.com/p/4yBWMjgpvV/

[Droomer5150]

LOL https://twitter.com/amanduhhhjean/status/617918667477528576 "I'm at the Van Halen concert and Sammy Hagar, lead singer, forgot half the lyrics to half of his OWN songs nooooo".

[Catfish]

Short clip of China Town... With lyrics!
https://instagram.com/p/4yBWMjgpvV/

Wolf must truly love this song.

[qikgts]

LOL https://twitter.com/amanduhhhjean/status/617918667477528576

Bwahhhahahahahahhh

[VAiN]

Wolf must truly love this song.

It has a pretty rocking bass part.. reminds me a bit of hang 'Em High

[Momshell]

LOL https://twitter.com/amanduhhhjean/status/617918667477528576 "I'm at the Van Halen concert and Sammy Hagar, lead singer, forgot half the lyrics to half of his OWN songs nooooo".

OY....kick her out...now

[mug]

lame crowd

[VAiN]

I'm guessing Eddie solo>YRGM>Panama. Encore Jump.

Looks like you called it through Panama..

[Momshell]

Yup...YRGM and then Panama

[VAiN]

I wish they'd close with Bottoms Up!

[VAiN]

@VanHalenNews Here's the @VanHalen set list for #Seattle show. First stop on the 2015 Summer Tour #VanHalen #music pic.twitter.com/PvCnLZnxGB— Chris Barron (@tbc5150) July 6, 2015

[Catfish]

I like the old school solo>YRGM just like on the album. I bet that got the crowd jacked.

[mug]

it has been fun great setlist

[VAiN]

Solid setlist for sure... the best yet since they got back together.

[Momshell]

13141

[David'sPeeBroth]

I like the old school solo>YRGM just like on the album. I bet that got the crowd jacked.

lol right

[qikgts]

Right about at 2 hours as usual...

[Momshell]

Playing Jump now...is it bedtime?! Holy shit...I'm gonna get less than 3 hours of sleep!

[TwoFoolsAMinute]

Nice set. I can't wait until two weeks from now when we're bitching about it being tired.

[Momshell]

Solid setlist for sure... the best yet since they got back together.

Thank you Wolfie!!!

[Dan]

Thank you Wolfie!!!

He Did A Great Job.:)

[Momshell]

nite nite everyone! see ya in the am!

[vaijuju]

yeah ! Thanks Wolf

[Catfish]

Anyone want to read into Dave taking the stage from the opposite side from everyone else? First time I've ever seen that. Is this one of those tours where they only see each other on stage?

[TwoFoolsAMinute]

Anyone want to read into Dave taking the stage from the opposite side from everyone else? First time I've ever seen that. Is this one of those tours where they only see each other on stage?

Probably. Dave doesn't want to be Edward's friend.

[WARF]

Holy shit ... Dirty movies, drop dead legs, luts and simple rhyme in the same set

[philouze]

Dave butchered LUTS (is that even a surprise?) but I'm looking forward to hearing the band's rendition of the other songs...

[ThatArtGuy]

My short review as I'm sure someone will do a song by song blow by blow.

Thank you Dave.
Thank you Alex.
Thank you Wolf.
Thank you Ed.

To anyone who cares anything at all for this band and/or music: lie, cheat, or steal to see this show.

To all and any detractors: Fuck you. Fuck you. Oh, and fuck you.

TAG

[Nitro Express]

Had a friend in Seattle decide to go the last minute. Had a $25 ticket and upgraded to the 5th row for $10 more. Sent some pretty good pics. He said the sound was great and the band played great. Unchained and Drop Dead Legs were awsome. He was laughing at all the old stoners at the show.

[philouze]

Found on the Metal Sludge board:

"I'm back from the show, and holy shit was it surprising. Dave knew all the words, stayed in his vocal range and told a lot of great jokes. The place was jam-packed too.

Just kidding.

I got two tickets in the parking lot for $10 each. The seats were about half full until 2-3 songs in, when the parade of people from the lawn (still carrying folding chairs and blankets) came in to fill up the seats thanks to free upgrades.

I've seen Roth three times before (with Bad Company, the Sam and Dave tour, and the reunion tour), and loved every show. This was a trainwreck. He missed several cues and tried to vamp until he remembered where he was in the song, completely choked on Chinatown, and made even less sense than usual during his stage banter. There were entire sections where he forgot where he was, smiled awkwardly and let Eddie and Wolfie handle the choruses. He forgot several breakdowns, and re-wrote/stretched out the couple that he actually did. And he of course was still randomly singing way too high in parts.

A couple songs in, Roth started prancing around waving a scarf in the air, then literally pulled out a handkerchief and started waving that around. My wife said "Sooooo... he's gay, right?" She was absolutely convinced of it by the time Roth had done his multiple costume changes (including a shiny silver blazer and later a jacket made of sequins).

Eddie looked great, Wolfie looked fat, and Alex looked so bad it was genuinely concerning. Way worse than Mick Mars. But the three of them all sounded fantastic.

It was cool to hear Eddie again, and I had a lot of fun cringing at Roth and laughing at the mullets and all the dancing moms. I'm kinda glad I went, but I wouldn't pay more than $10."

[Nitro Express]

I guess the venue was built by an indian tribe and the parking situation was pretty bad. Once the show got going I guess the sound was great. Yeah my friend said Dave was not singing well but hey it's Dave but he said he was glad he went.

[Momshell]

Found DDL and Dirty Movies on YouTube but I have no clue how to embed them! I know I did it a million times in 2012...can't figure it out..maybe it's the hangover and 2 hours of sleep...hopefully someone else will wake up soon and do it.

[Land's Edge]

Drop Dead Legs

http://youtu.be/42SW2laAKVo

[Land's Edge]

Dirty Movies

http://youtu.be/nTxEKGGJUuo

[perrin29]

Drop Dead Legs

http://youtu.be/42SW2laAKVo

So happy to see them finally play it. Sounds great.

[perrin29]

Dirty Movies

http://youtu.be/nTxEKGGJUuo

They have that one sounded tight as hell. Great addition to the set. Let's get a "Lights, camera, action" Dave!

[VHscraps]

So happy to see them finally play it. Sounds great.

Pretty good, and great to hear that awesome riff. The tune is always gonna lose it's shape a bit as Ed segues into the solo, cos it's one of the few VH tunes I can think of that has about 3-4 guitar parts overdubbed on the recording (as it goes into the solo), and you just can't capture that with one geetar on stage

[damngoodtimes]

Wow. Great setlist! Very excited for this tour.

[Va Beach VH Fan]

Here's a better video of DDL.....

[Land's Edge]

I really like those songs, and judging on those video I think Dave is focussing more on staying in the right range. If only they would come to Europe so that i could see them for real...

[Va Beach VH Fan]

Sooooo, only one show, we'll see how the setlist changes, but they dropped Tattoo, HAIL, PW, TTWN and OLA from my show in Greensboro in '12.....

[Silexxx]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zw2ZgNxWI4U

Eruption, YRGM and Panama. Dave wearing some kind of MJ's Billie Jean jacket. :D

[Full Bug]

I cannot freaking believe I just watched Dirty Movies live, this is hands down my all time fav VH song, and watched it again 3 more times, Dave wasn't great, but it was a joy to watch Eddie play this, I am still in shock this actually happened.....

[clarathecarrot]

RIGHT ON!! not totally, but great for a first nigh....t, rather hear -LIVE- than listen to any CD.

I am suspecting that by the time they reach KC this month they will be clicking on all cylinders.

Mutha On Roths !!!

[vaijuju]

hope they'll change nothing on that setlist ( perhaps put HAIL instead of Chinatown) !

[ZahZoo]

Oh my God! He's got a PRE-TUNED GUITAR!

What the fuck does that mean? Who gives a shit?

Who is this wench?

It's tuned to an open E chord... same tuning used by most guys who play slide guitar. Makes for easy 1-finger playing and Dave has a nice old-school, flat picking technique that he's always used.

[damngoodtimes]

Sooooo, only one show, we'll see how the setlist changes, but they dropped Tattoo, HAIL, PW, TTWN and OLA from my show in Greensboro in '12.....

I've got no issue with any of that...

My only two tweaks would be to move Jump earlier in the setlist and add Stay Frosty (even if that means no ICM)

[Va Beach VH Fan]

I've got no issue with any of that...

My only two tweaks would be to move Jump earlier in the setlist and add Stay Frosty (even if that means no ICM)


I don't see them adding Stay Frosty, because that takes away one of the band's breaks....

[clarathecarrot]

Stop over analyzing that dingbat broad what she means by pretuned is she doesn't know that DLR can play a guitar she probably thinks she is the next Lesbian Goddess of dyke music and lives her life downplaying males singer who she thinks are idiots...she definitely is also secretly in love with me...how's about that scarecrow for some overanalyzing...alllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll lllllllllllreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeT!

[philouze]

Just heard YRGM. I don't care if I hurt some nutswingers' feewings (boo-hoo), but what I've just listened to was Complete, Utter Shite.
Dave, you can now go fuck off. I'm no hater, but please.. Fuck off.

[DONNIEP]

Just heard YRGM. I don't care if I hurt some nutswingers' feewings (boo-hoo), but what I've just listened to was Complete, Utter Shite.
Dave, you can now go fuck off. I'm no hater, but please.. Fuck off.

Prepare thyself for a major league nut cutting! :biggrin:

[philouze]

Prepare thyself for a major league nut cutting! :biggrin:

Like I give two fucks about what three soccer moms and one suicidal homo think of me...!!! :)

[VAiN]

Just heard YRGM. I don't care if I hurt some nutswingers' feewings (boo-hoo), but what I've just listened to was Complete, Utter Shite.
Dave, you can now go fuck off. I'm no hater, but please.. Fuck off.

I'll tell ya what.. Dave does not sound good on what I've seen.. I appreciate what seems to be like him staying in the lower registers, but something feels off.

[philouze]

something feels off.

Him, maybe?? :)
Listen, the band is fantastic. Fan-freakin'-tastic.
But listening to that guy?? Nah. I'm not even going to listen to the forthcoming bootlegs. And that's a First for me.
I just don't understand why some people still think Dave sounds "great". I don't get it. I'm not saying they're wrong. I just don't get it.

[BumBahDeeDah]

I like Romeo Delight to lead off or be played deeper in the set. At this point I'd rather see Wolf do a bass solo instead of the sameish Ed solo of 30 plus years. Of course I understand that Eddie's a guitar god and that won't happen. But Drop Dead Legs? Dirty Movies? IN A SIMPLE RHYME?!! Can't wait.

[Seshmeister]

Drop Dead Legs

http://youtu.be/42SW2laAKVo


We've had video cameras in phones for 10 years now and some people still don't know how to hold them...

[DONNIEP]

I'll tell ya what.. Dave does not sound good on what I've seen.. I appreciate what seems to be like him staying in the lower registers, but something feels off.

Oh come on guys, you all know you can't judge what Dave sounds like from youtube clips. Everybody will tell you that. Just like on the last tour when some people said Dave didn't sound so great. You have to wait for the live album to come out to really hear what's going on onstage.

[vaijuju]

After I listened one time LUST, DDL and DM : I was disapointed
After 2 times : not bad
After 3 times : not bad for the first time, better soon

[Kristy]

We've had video cameras in phones for 10 years now and some people still don't know how to hold them...

Stupid date rape song anyway.

[philouze]

My buddy Chris from the Classic Metal Show posted the YRGM video on his FB page with this comment:

"For all those that say "Dave is just being Dave" about Van Halen, you are wrong. What Dave is doing is being lazy and lame in spite of the rest of his band doing their damndest to perform brilliantly."

Can't agree more.

[PETE'S BROTHER]

Stupid date rape song anyway.

whatever you use it for is fine

[vaijuju]

My buddy Chris from the Classic Metal Show posted the YRGM video on his FB page with this comment:

"For all those that say "Dave is just being Dave" about Van Halen, you are wrong. What Dave is doing is being lazy and lame in spite of the rest of his band doing their damndest to perform brilliantly."

Can't agree more.

you can't judge DLR for just one bad verse on YRGM ! he always sang well this song ! you noticed than he went on low register just after!

[philouze]

JuJu, come on dude... :)

[VAiN]

My buddy Chris from the Classic Metal Show posted the YRGM video on his FB page with this comment:

"For all those that say "Dave is just being Dave" about Van Halen, you are wrong. What Dave is doing is being lazy and lame in spite of the rest of his band doing their damndest to perform brilliantly."

Can't agree more.

I think that's it.. he doesn't seem engaged.. maybe that's his way of focusing?

[philouze]

http://i.imgur.com/LjrIeOX.jpg

[Kristy]

For fuck's sake. Face it, you cretins. The homoerotic fantasy you all have of Roth is over.

Even Tom Petty who is older than Roth and for his entire career manages to speak without moving any jaw muscles sings better then that bald-headed bag of wheezing douche spray.

Jesus, let it go.

[philouze]

This is more entertaining than what Dave did last night:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRscYVvEFt8&spfreload=10

[Kristy]

No wonder the French find Jerry Lewis funny.

[philouze]

Jerry Lewis never made me laugh. I hate when comedians overplay. That applies to 'singers' too... :D

[BumBahDeeDah]

Let's act like Van Halen fans and overANALyze.

Anything to the Halens coming onstage from our right and Dave coming from the left?

He really could use listening to the classics and rehearsing with them boys more.

I've only seent three songs, but it looks like Ed goes from fear of what Dave is doing, to "Oh shit, what's he going to do?" to tolerance of what he's doing.

However I do think that if they ever record new music as Van Halen, the only vocalist to write with is David Lee Roth. There you go! Dave can write and record, and someone else can sing on tour.

[philouze]

someone else can sing on tour.

Ralph Saenz could fit the bill.. That would leave us with two great things:

a) VH would have a great singer/performer on stage
b) Good riddance to that P.O.S. Steel Panther

[DONNIEP]

Ralph Saenz could fit the bill.. That would leave us with two great things:

a) VH would have a great singer/performer on stage
b) Good riddance to that P.O.S. Steel Panther

Phil, dude, you honestly mean to tell me you'd rather hear this than last night's opener??

http://www.theatomicpunks.com/audio/luts_ma.mp3

[Va Beach VH Fan]

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/live-reviews/van-halen-play-nice-shred-hard-at-high-energy-tour-opener-20150706?page=2

[Kristy]

Let's act like Van Halen fans and overANALyze.

Yes. let's do

First with just what in the fuck is wrong with him? It cannot simply be related to age. Even Sinatra sang with a golden voice well into his 80's.

The only singer I ever heard worse than Roth was Shane McGowan and that's because he's Shane McGowan. Shane's timing was shot, his words slurred, out-of-sync. The man was burnt out and self-destroyed. Yet the audience cheered on that wreak of a former human being in approval. You cretins are doing the same for Roth. Sad.

Knowing that Shane was suffering from the residual effects of chronic alcoholism, Roth appears to be in the same boat - possibly an enhance neurological disease due to excessive drinking, drugs and stale skank pussy (like the doctor posts). There is no way you can look at that clown and not think something is physically wrong with him.

So enjoy it now while it last, cretins. If Edwardo has any common sense left, this should be the last tour and the last time these money grubbing dick stubbers ever perform together.

[Fairwrning]

Great setlist..havent watched many vids yet but will after work..kudos for playing deep tracks..of the 3 tours since 2007, ya gotta give em props for the choice of songs getting mixed a bit..just wish they would do that every gig instead of every tour.

[philouze]

Yeah, Donnie.. I would!!! Tell me you wouldn't...

[DONNIEP]

Yeah, Donnie.. I would!!! Tell me you wouldn't...

When do the tickets go on sale??

[VAiN]

The band sure sounds good.. Dave sounds OK on it too

[VAiN]

Everybody wants some

[VAiN]

Nothing really new in the solo, but Ed is ripping!

[philouze]

"Ohh my gooooooodddddd!!!! Dave is soooooooooo awesome!!! I just wet my pants!!"


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sgt1s-KOzY

[philouze]

The guy in front of the camera... Great!!!!

https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/11703201_719574801498676_1851769594024171603_n.jpg ?oh=d95897e0b151d22ad87a8d2d870573fb&oe=565A43A7

[private parts]

Any proof that they played In a Simple Rhyme? Was not on the above Rolling Stone Set list....right?

[Va Beach VH Fan]

Any proof that they played In a Simple Rhyme? Was not on the above Rolling Stone Set list....right?

Jeff's setlist at VHND had it, I would trust his over RS' anyday....

[Momshell]

Sorry guys...not gonna let your negativity kill my excitement. In the words of Eric Cartman...."screw you guys....I'm going home."

[vaijuju]

Jeff's setlist at VHND had it, I would trust his over RS' anyday....

of course +

http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/17/04/37/89/cjnuau10.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/view/17043789/1601)

[private parts]

of course +

http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/17/04/37/89/cjnuau10.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/view/17043789/1601)

That would've been a HELL-UVA setlist back in '84! :killer:

[So this is love]

of course +

http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/17/04/37/89/cjnuau10.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/view/17043789/1601)

This is the closest to a perfect setlist that I have seen from these guys...Now, I could do without She`s the woman, Chinatown, I`ll wait and drum solo. I would replace them with Fools or Secrets, Little Dreamer or Top Jimmy, STIL and HAIL.

[Seshmeister]

It's notable that Tattoo has gone.

WVH has Chinatown in there for the bass and I think he has earned that.

[WARF]

I'm still waiting for Sammy Hagar to take off his wig and clothes during a circle jerk concert like Dustin Hoffman in "Tootsie" revealing that he is Bette Midler...

[BumBahDeeDah]

Those videos look like Ed hates Dave, like an angry wife at a party who's just trying to keep up appearances. Dave looks like he wants to put his arm around Ed, then remembers the tension and decides to act like he's having a great fucking time. Except in reality, with these guys, they're making great loads of CASH.

[Seshmeister]

Things have definitely soured even since Kimmel.

[Jetstream]

Let's act like Van Halen fans and overANALyze.

Anything to the Halens coming onstage from our right and Dave coming from the left?

He really could use listening to the classics and rehearsing with them boys more.

I've only seent three songs, but it looks like Ed goes from fear of what Dave is doing, to "Oh shit, what's he going to do?" to tolerance of what he's doing.

However I do think that if they ever record new music as Van Halen, the only vocalist to write with is David Lee Roth. There you go! Dave can write and record, and someone else can sing on tour.

Sammy Hagar has been working on a Van Halen smear campaign for the last ten years, because Sam obviously watches American Idol religiously and most have gotten sucked into the routine. I can tell actual Van Halen fans by their nature to not overanalyze Van Halen, or rather not critique on a serious level at all. Van Halen is not a wine tasting contest, it is a couple of kegs of beer and Van Halen is like beer... anyone who bitches about beer at a party should not go to parties lol

[twobad]

Things have definitely soured even since Kimmel.


I haven't had the opportunity to view the vids while at work. Please expound on your statement above,
Thanks...
-=T=-

[BumBahDeeDah]

Sammy Hagar has been working on a Van Halen smear campaign for the last ten years, because Sam obviously watches American Idol religiously and most have gotten sucked into the routine. I can tell actual Van Halen fans by their nature to not overanalyze Van Halen, or rather not critique on a serious level at all. Van Halen is not a wine tasting contest, it is a couple of kegs of beer and Van Halen is like beer... anyone who bitches about beer at a party should not go to parties lol

Puts it in perspective for me. Thanks. At the same time, I'm in the beer business so I've complained about beer at a party before, so I'm all messed up.

[Von Halen]

I'm still waiting for Sammy Hagar to take off his wig and clothes during a circle jerk concert like Dustin Hoffman in "Tootsie" revealing that he is Bette Midler...


Sammy Hagar has been working on a Van Halen smear campaign for the last ten years, because Sam obviously watches American Idol religiously and most have gotten sucked into the routine. I can tell actual Van Halen fans by their nature to not overanalyze Van Halen, or rather not critique on a serious level at all. Van Halen is not a wine tasting contest, it is a couple of kegs of beer and Van Halen is like beer... anyone who bitches about beer at a party should not go to parties lol

Van Halen is touring, and you motherfuckers are still talking about Sammy Clichegar. Unfuckingbelievable. You guys keep him more relevant than the fucking redheads do.

[Jetstream]

Puts it in perspective for me. Thanks. At the same time, I'm in the beer business so I've complained about beer at a party before, so I'm all messed up.

LOL, it is just the popular music genre of the 5 minute song to me and it makes it hard for me to dissect it in a serious manner. I laugh when I hear people call Edward Van Halen 'Mozart' or a modern day 'Beethoven', my ass. The complexities and refinement of a classical composition is way beyond the capabilities of Edward and he is not Franz Liszt as a virtuoso. Popular culture songs are nursery rhymes for adults put to music... and the cradle will rock, be if Roth wants to throw a tantrum with his voice or not because he is a interesting hyper 60 year old kid :D

[Fairwrning]

That would've been a HELL-UVA setlist back in '84! :killer:

Would have been awesome in 07 when Dave was still carrying a tune..now the band is peaking and Dave,well.....

[ZahZoo]

My buddy Chris from the Classic Metal Show posted the YRGM video on his FB page with this comment:

"For all those that say "Dave is just being Dave" about Van Halen, you are wrong. What Dave is doing is being lazy and lame in spite of the rest of his band doing their damndest to perform brilliantly."

Can't agree more.

Watching the videos... seems the core issue is lack of practicing with his band mates. His timing is hit-n-miss... when he clowns around he tries to cram too much in and then misses his vocal marks. It just seems too obvious that Dave hasn't spent enough time with the Van Halens practicing... maybe it will improve over time.

[PETE'S BROTHER]

Van Halen is touring, and you motherfuckers are still talking about Sammy Clichegar. Unfuckingbelievable. You guys keep him more relevant than the fucking redheads do.

you should see dale chirp about him on the rest of the interwebs...

[WARF]

Van Halen is touring, and you motherfuckers are still talking about Sammy Clichegar. Unfuckingbelievable. You guys keep him more relevant than the fucking redheads do.

That's an ERROR.

The last VAN HALEN tour was in 1984.

[Terry]

Would have been awesome in 07 when Dave was still carrying a tune..now the band is peaking and Dave,well.....

Yeah, that really sums it up.

Instrumentally, the band is playing well. The backing vocals sound good. LUTS, DDL and DM sounded great far as the 3 Van Halens went

Roth sounds decent when he sings the tunes. Problem is, he sings a verse properly, then yells out a verse in a strained yelp. And he's back to forgetting lyrics, or forgetting the sequence they go in. I mean, DM has, what, 8 verse lines? And Roth can't get them right? Not enough rehearsal? Does he need a teleprompter?

DDL sounded pretty good all-around, I must say. Even Dave stayed on point for that one.

Nothing I heard makes me want to go out and get tickets for the Tampa show. It's still a case of the Van Halens getting the job done and "Dave just being Dave"...which I think these days means he sings the tunes in a passable manner only 50% of the time. Avoiding yelling out the lyrics in that goddamed awful strained yelp is something easily correctable on Roth's part and is actually something that would not only put far less strain on his voice but would make the whole presentation sound much better.

Apparently, Roth has no interest in doing that, and I have no interest in seeing Dave sing badly between slip-n' slide antics and ascot-waving. So, there you go. A shame, because the Van Halens sound quite good.

[WARF]

I found youtube footage of Dave warming up before last nights show....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuPSIbABYVU

[Fairwrning]

Yeah, that really sums it up.

Instrumentally, the band is playing well. The backing vocals sound good. LUTS, DDL and DM sounded great far as the 3 Van Halens went

Roth sounds decent when he sings the tunes. Problem is, he sings a verse properly, then yells out a verse in a strained yelp. And he's back to forgetting lyrics, or forgetting the sequence they go in. I mean, DM has, what, 8 verse lines? And Roth can't get them right? Not enough rehearsal? Does he need a teleprompter?

DDL sounded pretty good all-around, I must say. Even Dave stayed on point for that one.

Nothing I heard makes me want to go out and get tickets for the Tampa show. It's still a case of the Van Halens getting the job done and "Dave just being Dave"...which I think these days means he sings the tunes in a passable manner only 50% of the time. Avoiding yelling out the lyrics in that goddamed awful strained yelp is something easily correctable on Roth's part and is actually something that would not only put far less strain on his voice but would make the whole presentation sound much better.

Apparently, Roth has no interest in doing that, and I have no interest in seeing Dave sing badly between slip-n' slide antics and ascot-waving. So, there you go. A shame, because the Van Halens sound quite good.

I know this is a 2015 tour thread but I just gotta...only 8 short years ago..just no comparison..and spot on about the correctable yelp..fuck..I would almost lay money I dont sound much worse..

[Von Halen]

I found youtube footage of Dave warming up before last nights show....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuPSIbABYVU

I couldn't make it through an entire clip of VH, but I had no problem watching that all the way through.

This guy should sue Dave for stealing his act.

[Fairwrning]

I found youtube footage of Dave warming up before last nights show....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuPSIbABYVU

I dare ANYBODY to get through that without tears in your eyes..

[Fairwrning]

Fuck..almost made it til the fist pump/tilting claps into truckin..

[Fairwrning]

We need a clap burst emjo thing

[Silexxx]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmuIboosQEs

Ice Cream Man, Unchained, Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love

[vaijuju]

Any proof that they played In a Simple Rhyme? Was not on the above Rolling Stone Set list....right?

https://video-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hvideo-xpf1/v/t42.1790-2/11678804_10206124997317251_76658348_n.mp4?efg=eyJy bHIiOjc3MiwicmxhIjoyMTcxfQ%3D%3D&rl=772&vabr=429&oh=793958d02a1c1784f9142c2b09885688&oe=559B21D8

[Fairwrning]

Great find....and listenable..

[Fairwrning]

Even growth in there..nice

[WARF]

https://video-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hvideo-xpf1/v/t42.1790-2/11678804_10206124997317251_76658348_n.mp4?efg=eyJy bHIiOjc3MiwicmxhIjoyMTcxfQ%3D%3D&rl=772&vabr=429&oh=793958d02a1c1784f9142c2b09885688&oe=559B21D8

Jesus... the band sounds so fucking awesome and Dave sounds beyond horrible.... it's like hearing a band on fire with a horrible karaoke singer....

I wanna cry now...

[WARF]

Great find....and listenable..

You might wanna get your ears checked lol

[WARF]

Jesus Christ...

David Lee Roth

No kicks
Horrible vocals
horrible timing
looks disoriented on stage

There is really NOTHING left in him....

The greatest front man of all time is NOTHING now.... i'm not watching any more video..... i'm depressed.

[78/84 guy]

I was hoping Dave got his voice together. He didn't. Maybe he can't. Or doesn't care. Some of it is o.k. But I think the less than mighty VH should call it a day after this tour. I love Dave but he is just not doing his job. He's old with an old voice. And I just don't see the excitement anymore. Sure the deep cut's are cool and the band sounds good but one of it's biggest pieces is only half there. It's not enough for me anymore. I'm sure they will pull off some good shows but some isn't good enough for me. Release the vaults of good shows and retire. My god most of that crowd looked bored out of their minds ! I didn't hate it but.............

[clarathecarrot]

Ralph Saenz could fit the bill.. That would leave us with two great things:

a) VH would have a great singer/performer on stage
b) Good riddance to that P.O.S. Steel Panther

Your cyco-babble all over this web site and your asinine comments in this thread are leveled with CUNT!

You want someone else to sing "DLR song" with VH and VH songs and then you will be what ..still a cunt.

You even have suggestions of who should sing them..better ? more in your asshole more up your shitter..HOW?

How far up your ass do you need it..?

If you were more of a cunt how much cunt would make you happy...?

Dear, -The Kristy-..when you wear those boots and walk that walk do you do it for me or do you do it for anyone ?

Take a lesson Phil the boots are made for walking and that is just what they will do.

Roth singing VH isn't for you or me...that's right slow kid it's for you.

There are 500K bands that can sing roth song Phil......go anywhere ...and enjoy.....miss this show go somewhere else to see what you want.

Search everywhere for what you want to hear,,complain more till you find that other band that plays this bands music...be somebody.

Do it now..I want this for you your pain is real...other bands playing this bands music makes you feel better...do it.

[twonabomber]

a horrible karaoke singer....


You know all about that! :D

In '07 DLR said "judge us harshly..." I'm wondering if he forgot he said that.

[Seshmeister]

Jesus Christ...

David Lee Roth

No kicks

Kicks were your top priority?

Really?

[Seshmeister]

You know all about that! :D

In '07 DLR said "judge us harshly..." I'm wondering if he forgot he said that.

That was 8 years ago and he brought his A game.

[78/84 guy]

Jesus Christ...

David Lee Roth

No kicks
Horrible vocals
horrible timing
looks disoriented on stage

There is really NOTHING left in him....

The greatest front man of all time is NOTHING now.... i'm not watching any more video..... i'm depressed.

I'm fine he can't move around as much. He is 60. It's the other stuff. Well his singing. He CAN correct it and just won't. He proves he can sing on one song then fucks up the next with that high register stuff. And all the yelping in between some of the line have too go. Yelp away from the mike if you need too do it !! I think he just doesn't give a shit. And I'm pissed at him for it. It's pure laziness from a guy who's only REAL job is too sing 50 show's every 3 years. I won't go see them. I'm sure they will do some good show's but they could be so much better.

[clarathecarrot]

I found youtube footage of Dave warming up before last nights show....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuPSIbABYVU

What you will never understand is your comments woop..that is how you feel, you, are the fruitcake dancing in that vid, it isn't your describing of DLR that is you..your the one that is you.... that is what this music does to you .

You didn't get it back in 02 and you were completely off tilt in 2007 and you still can't see that this is you.

You aren't describing, pointing out.letting us in on your big secret, we already know.

[twonabomber]

Kicks were your top priority?

Really?

Same thing I thought when someone mentioned the stage and lights.

[slimdon]

I went to the show, and loved it. Traveled almost 200 miles to get there, then another to get home. Add in a 90 minute ferry both ways, and ya get my point. I've put on a lot of miles for this band's music, and I'll do it all over again. I'm a happier guy when they're my soundtrack, and I gotta say they had me from the start of 'Light Up The Sky' last night. It was hotter than hell, and quite fitting for a summertime Van Halen show. Dave didn't mess up too many lyrics, and all-in-all was fun to watch. As I said in my post prior to the show; you won't hear any complaints from me as I'm happy that I had another chance to see Dave & the brothers. The set list was wonderful, (as many of you have noticed), and had my brain tripping down memory lane all through out the concert, and damn near brought a tear to my eye during 'Feel Your Love Tonight'. They all looked great and appeared to be having a good time... along with me and a ton of other people. I had too many favorite moments to name. I heard the morning guys from KISM cranking 'Drop Dead Legs' from last night's gig on their program this morning. An absolutely Vantastic way to end my July 4th weekend!

[clarathecarrot]

I don't want to spend the day telling you all what a date with a woman is the planning the talking the getting things done to make it happen the concert is the 5th or 6th thing we will do that night a concert is part of the night.

I feel sorry for you cunts who have nothing else.

I can see your complaints to bad you can't work something else into your day.....it doesn't matter what the band sounds or looks like...get it....it's all about what ..YOU are doing.....

If you only knew something else to talk about...be somebody else perhaps....?

[Seshmeister]

I went to the show, and loved it. They had me from the start of 'Light Up The Sky'. It was hotter than hell, and quite fitting for a summertime Van Halen show. Dave didn't mess up too many lyrics, and all-in-all was fun to watch. As I said in my post prior to the show; you won't hear any complaints from me as I'm happy that I had another chance to see Dave & the brothers. The set list was wonderful, (as many of you have noticed), and had my brain tripping down memory lane all through out the concert, and damn near brought a tear to my eye during 'Feel Your Love Tonight'. They all looked great and appeared to be having a good time... along with me and a ton of other people. I had too many favorite moments to name. I heard the morning guys from KISM cranking 'Drop Dead Legs' from last night's gig on their program this morning. An absolutely Vantastic way to end my July 4th weekend!


So basically the two people in this thread that were at the show, you and the Rolling Stone reporter liked it a lot more than the people who only saw it on YouTube smartphone footage...again.

[Whorehey]

That was 8 years ago and he brought his A game.

If that was his "A" game last night...

Something drastic needs to change before Van Halen the band's credibility is lost.

"Dirty Movies" and "Light Up The Sky" are right in his wheelhouse vocally. I'm sorry, but that was unlistenable.

I still think DLR in his prime is one of the greatest frontmen in rock. And that 1978/1984 produced six of my favorite albums.

I'm sorry, but I can't get on this train.

[Catfish]

It's tuned to an open E chord... same tuning used by most guys who play slide guitar. Makes for easy 1-finger playing and Dave has a nice old-school, flat picking technique that he's always used.

Shut up, Zah.

[Seshmeister]

Same thing I thought when someone mentioned the stage and lights.

Well kind of but I do think that this is the third tour now and they repeatedly have put a lot less $ and thought into that similar acts.

Who else at that level just wanders onto the stage at the start of an arena show?

[DONNIEP]

Damn, Catfish is here two days in a row? He get paroled or something? :biggrin:

[Seshmeister]

Start watching this at 10 minutes as Ed works out a way to get across to Wolf.

I don't think you need to be an expert in body language psychology here...

[DONNIEP]

So basically the two people in this thread that were at the show, you and the Rolling Stone reporter liked it a lot more than the people who only saw it on YouTube smartphone footage...again.

Like I've said, going to a VH show is always a good time.

But as far as what people heard via youtube? Remember last tour when people kept saying "you can't judge what Dave sounds like from a youtube video!!" And then the live record came out...and it sounded exactly like the youtubes only clearer.

I'm hoping Dave's gonna get in shape vocally over the first few shows. There were plenty of good moments in the videos I've seen so far, plenty of clunkers too. But it is the first show, after all. The damn band sounds incredible.

[clarathecarrot]

If that was his "A" game last night...

Something drastic needs to change before Van Halen the band's credibility is lost.

"Dirty Movies" and "Light Up The Sky" are right in his wheelhouse vocally. I'm sorry, but that was unlistenable.

I still think DLR in his prime is one of the greatest frontmen in rock. And that 1978/1984 produced six of my favorite albums.

I'm sorry, but I can't get on this train.


Excellent comments, you disrespect the show you weren't, at..... then remind us of your (the) credibility, of your ability to make that comment by stating for us all; to see and know about you, how much you like some studio albums from 30 years ago.


All the while advertising a golf club manufacturer on a baseball cap, image, in you AV, that I am sure your aren't being paid for.

So what should we know, you are a great golfer and thus you must let us know that you have a golf club manufacturer on a hat....are you more interesting than the people you want to see that ?

Thanks for your interesting comments: that let us know you do not enjoy VH but have a CD or two that you do like...nice!

[Catfish]

Van Halen is not a wine tasting contest, it is a couple of kegs of beer and Van Halen is like beer... anyone who bitches about beer at a party should not go to parties lol

Gold!

[Whorehey]

Start watching this at 10 minutes as Ed works out a way to get across to Wolf.

I don't think you need to be an expert in body language psychology here...



Sesh, in all fairness Dave was helicoptering a mike stand above his head...

[Catfish]

Van Halen is touring, and you motherfuckers are still talking about Sammy Clichegar. Unfuckingbelievable. You guys keep him more relevant than the fucking redheads do.

Like you didn't do your part through the late 80s/early 90s to keep the Spam boat afloat you filthy cocksucker! :ohmy:

[WARF]

Kicks were your top priority?

Really?

I'm just saying there is ZERO qualities left that he possesses that he once had... The kicks were just the icing on the cake... Now there is no cake....

[cadaverdog]

So basically the two people in this thread that were at the show, you and the Rolling Stone reporter liked it a lot more than the people who only saw it on YouTube smartphone footage...again.
I've seen Van Halen live twice. Once in early 79 and at the US Festival in 83. People have been telling me how fucked up and sloppy they were at the US every since I joined this site but I don't remember it that way. The long wait before they hit the stage sucked but once they got there they kicked ass. As I've said before you can't fully guage a live performance if you're not there. I'm gonna do my damndest to make it to one last VH concert even if I have to stroll in in a fuckin' wheelchair.

[Seshmeister]

First night nerves or more likely I think under rehearsed as a band for whatever reason.

It's rock n roll not boxing so they will get away with it.

[Von Halen]

So basically the two people in this thread that were at the show, you and the Rolling Stone reporter liked it a lot more than the people who only saw it on YouTube smartphone footage...again.

Come on Sesh. It has nothing to do with YouTube videos from phones. The difference is, being there. It's a much better all around experience being there. Much easier to get caught up in the moment, drift back to the good old days, and have a good time.

[Seshmeister]

Sesh, in all fairness Dave was helicoptering a mike stand above his head...

True. Ed does seem to get out of there as soon as Dave goes over though.

Could be a coincidence.

[78/84 guy]

Think the only person not ready AGAIN was Dave. Sorry.

[Von Halen]

I've seen Van Halen live twice. Once in early 79 and at the US Festival in 83. People have been telling me how fucked up and sloppy they were at the US every since I joined this site but I don't remember it that way. The long wait before they hit the stage sucked but once they got there they kicked ass. As I've said before you can't fully guage a live performance if you're not there. I'm gonna do my damndest to make it to one last VH concert even if I have to stroll in in a fuckin' wheelchair.

My favorite bootleg. I fucking LOVE the US Festival! That was when Van Halen was Van Halen!

[Catfish]

So basically the two people in this thread that were at the show, you and the Rolling Stone reporter liked it a lot more than the people who only saw it on YouTube smartphone footage...again.

The Internet is a mean place.

[Seshmeister]

Come on Sesh. It has nothing to do with YouTube videos from phones. The difference is, being there. It's a much better all around experience being there. Much easier to get caught up in the moment, drift back to the good old days, and have a good time.

I don't disagree and in the same way if you are at a show and Dave makes a mistake then you are not going to

Again we have the American Idol YouTubers comparing mimed music with live rock n roll music. This is not a Rachmaninoff concerto.

That said I think they look under rehearsed.

[Catfish]

I'm just saying there is ZERO qualities left that he possesses that he once had... The kicks were just the icing on the cake... Now there is no cake....

Dayam.

[WARF]

It's nice seeing the gunt again catfish lol

If Dave still has GAME, then fucking show it... Or retire...

[Von Halen]

This is not a Rachmaninoff concerto.

That said I think they look under rehearsed.

What? What the fuck is that?

Dave is definitely under rehearsed. Good thing he doesn't care about charging those poor saps going to the early shows, big bucks to see him rehearse! Maybe by the end of the tour he'll be in top form.

Dave seems like he is just going through the motions. He used to seem really fired up to perform this music. Now it looks like it's a job to him.

[Whorehey]

Excellent comments, you disrespect the show you weren't, at..... then remind us of your (the) credibility, of your ability to make that comment by stating for us all; to see and know about you, how much you like some studio albums from 30 years ago.


All the while advertising a golf club manufacturer on a baseball cap, image, in you AV, that I am sure your aren't being paid for.

So what should we know, you are a great golfer and thus you must let us know that you have a golf club manufacturer on a hat....are you more interesting than the people you want to see that ?

Thanks for your interesting comments: that let us know you do not enjoy VH but have a CD or two that you do like...nice!

Umm...translator, please?

[twonabomber]

First night nerves or more likely I think under rehearsed as a band for whatever reason.

It's rock n roll not boxing so they will get away with it.


Think the only person not ready AGAIN was Dave. Sorry.

As evidenced by the rehearsal photos...who wasn't in them? See how Dave does, timing-wise, remembering lyrics etc a few shows in. Don't look for the jazz hands and slip and slide routine to go away though.

Stage looks small. Like Al is closer to the edge of the stage. I wonder if that's just the venue.


The Internet is a mean place.

I think it was back in the DDLR days when I said "the world is a rough place, why should the Internet be any different?"

[Von Halen]

Dayam.

Fuckfish, if you have a different number, PM it to me.

Where's Waldo?

Where's Wooda?

[vaijuju]

http://youtu.be/LzP7npdIqDY

FYLT

[clarathecarrot]

Umm...translator, please?

Excellent 284 wasted comments..what will be 285..?

[Von Halen]

Umm...translator, please?

Don't bother. That fucking carrot makes zero sense. Ever.

[Catfish]

As the hugest DLR dicksuck in the history of the Internet, I'll even say I've had it with his slip 'n slide thing and now those goddamn bowling shoes. What the fuck? That fucking Electric Boogaloo thing is 10-times bigger than it was last time. How the fuck will the rest of the band move around without hurting themselves? That fuckin thing should have some cones or signs on it, Ed's on a new hip for Christ's sake. Isn't there a civic law about that stuff? That sliding around shit was cool at first but I'm tired of it. Next thing you know the son of a bitch is going to take the stage in ice skates.

[clarathecarrot]

Perhaps you could tell us about some other albums you may or may not have in your all time collection that also hav nothing to do with today or this thread...that would be cool.

[Von Halen]

By the way, I am out rolling around in the VH Buggy on this beautiful evening. Jamming the Women And Children First disc!

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/06/82d179ba618eaf520a4dc401ceccfe71.jpg

[WARF]

Hey Von Halen now that catfish is back can you make him a supermod and Fire twonabomber and see if TWONA freaks out and quits lol

[Von Halen]

That sliding around shit was cool at first

No it wasn't!

[clarathecarrot]

Don't bother. That fucking carrot makes zero sense. Ever.

I bet you have a ticket to see the VH tour.

After spending the last year spewing your dislike for this band commenting on all the press and then stating how you won't see a tour show.

PS. I never make any sense..I am only here for you to comment about other posters comments about me, that makes perfect sense.

[Catfish]

Fuckfish, if you have a different number, PM it to me.

Where's Waldo?

Where's Wooda?

I recall once sending you an invitation on the Facebook to become my friend and you ignored it. That hurt my feelings, old friend.

[cadaverdog]

My favorite bootleg. I fucking LOVE the US Festival! That was when Van Halen was Van Halen!
My first VH concert was actually a way better experience. VH played the second night of a two day show. It was crowded but it wasn't impossible to move around like it is as some of the other larger festivals I've been too. I think they were considered a co headliner that day with Aerosmith. The first day it was Ted Nugent and Cheap Trick. The two bands that impressed me most were VH and Trick. Here's a video that'll give you an idea about the atmosphere but the music was dubbed in later.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=54&v=nZtpyIKEbLI

[Von Halen]

I bet you have a ticket to see the VH tour.



I seriously do not. I want to go to the Red Rocks show, but it's not looking good. Fucking JFR and Curtlingus won't give me an answer.

I will maybe hit the show here, but not even sure about that one, at this point.

[Von Halen]

I recall once sending you an invitation on the Facebook to become my friend and you ignored it. That hurt my feelings, old friend.

I don't even have Fagbook. I deleted that shit. I didn't mean to hurt your feelings.

[Seshmeister]

I recall once sending you an invitation on the Facebook to become my friend and you ignored it. That hurt my feelings, old friend.

Did he know it was you though? Do you have a pic of your girlfriend as an avatar? ;)

[WARF]

Dave doesn't want to be Ed's friend.... Check...

Sesh doesn't wanna be catfish's friend... Check

Lol

[Catfish]

Did he know it was you though? Do you have a pic of your girlfriend as an avatar? ;)

Oh, man. I don't want to derail this worthwhile thread, but that scoundrel Von Halen did ejaculate on her face and then post it at DDLR.com. I actually took that as a badge of honor at the time.

[Nitro Express]

Like I've said, going to a VH show is always a good time.

But as far as what people heard via youtube? Remember last tour when people kept saying "you can't judge what Dave sounds like from a youtube video!!" And then the live record came out...and it sounded exactly like the youtubes only clearer.

I'm hoping Dave's gonna get in shape vocally over the first few shows. There were plenty of good moments in the videos I've seen so far, plenty of clunkers too. But it is the first show, after all. The damn band sounds incredible.

I heard the sound at the Seattle show was fantastic. The band sounded great. Dave got an A for effort but age is taking it's toll. My friend wanted to catch the Portland show after seeing VH last night but a little thing called work got in the way. Ed is sounding fabulous and the set list has some songs we haven't heard live since the 80's. The venues are smaller but the tickets are cheap. I'm hearing it's a good night out.

[Seshmeister]

Oh, man. I don't want to derail this worthwhile thread, but that scoundrel Von Halen did ejaculate on her face and then post it at DDLR.com. I actually took that as a badge of honor at the time.

Did she? :)

[Seshmeister]

Oh, man. I don't want to derail this worthwhile thread, but that scoundrel Von Halen did ejaculate on her face and then post it at DDLR.com. I actually took that as a badge of honor at the time.

Wait a minute, this is even worse than I remember. I thought it was on a picture of her I didn't realize it was on her face and then he took the pic.

No wonder you were so annoyed... :)

[Von Halen]

Wait a minute, this is even worse than I remember. I thought it was on a picture of her I didn't realize it was on her face and then he took the pic.

No wonder you were so annoyed... :)

Yes, and I still have the pic!

[Catfish]

Yes, and I still have the pic!

Post it!!!!!!!

[Catfish]

Wait a minute, this is even worse than I remember. I thought it was on a picture of her I didn't realize it was on her face and then he took the pic.

No wonder you were so annoyed... :)

Ummm... fuck...

[Seshmeister]

Are you still with that lady?

[Von Halen]

Are you still with that lady?

No, he's not. The sweet succulent Von Halen jizz ruined her. For him anyway.

Can we get back on topic now?

[slimdon]

Start watching this at 10 minutes as Ed works out a way to get across to Wolf.

I don't think you need to be an expert in body language psychology here...



Ed was walking around Dave's dance floor.

[Von Halen]

Ed was walking around Dave's dance floor.

Would it break up the band if Ed slipped on that dance floor, and fucked up his hip?

[DONNIEP]

Would it break up the band if Ed slipped on that dance floor, and fucked up his hip?

Probably not. But I'd bet money he'd hit Dave over the head with his geetar as soon as he got back on his feet.

[cadaverdog]

At any time last night did anyone see Dave and Ed or Dave and anybody else even aknowledge the other person was there? I saw Ed and Wolfie sing out of the same mic but as soon as Dave started moving that way Ed hauled ass.

[TwoFoolsAMinute]

I recall once sending you an invitation on the Facebook to become my friend and you ignored it. That hurt my feelings, old friend.
Wait. Can I be Catfish's Facebook friend?

[twonabomber]

At any time last night did anyone see Dave and Ed or Dave and anybody else even aknowledge the other person was there? I saw Ed and Wolfie sing out of the same mic but as soon as Dave started moving that way Ed hauled ass.

Review said Ed and Dave fist bumped and then shook hands later.

http://www.vhnd.com/2015/07/06/an-halen-kicks-off-2015-tour-with-a-monster-2-hour-25-song-set/

[DONNIEP]

"About four or five songs in, Ed and Dave fist bumped and that feel-good moment made the crowd happy. We all know about their history, so to see them once again connect like this on stage was special"

No offense to the author, but a fist bump is connecting and special? Hahahahah! I'd say it's pretty much the exact opposite. I don't care if they even look at each other. At this point the whole "ooh, Dave and Ed are onstage together again" has pretty much worn off.