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Jim call me when you land if I'm in town already we can pick you up at the airport! Your ticket is waiting!
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Originally posted by Douglas T.
I'm here in Payson so far up a mountain there's no cell use! I'll be getting in contact and meeting up before the show!
Yeaaaahhhhh!
are you stayin' in payson while you are here? it's fuckin' cold up there!Another one of those classic genius posts, sure to generate responses. You log on the next day to see what your witty gem has produced to find no one gets it and 2 knotheads want to stick their dicks in it... Well played, sir!!Comment
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Yard House at what time? I've got seats in CC. Anyone else close?Comment
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gave my tix to my bro for his bday..
he just called & was floored on how good they were, he said in first sentence, van hagar was never this good
or as tight band wise man.
amen bro!!!!!!
im glad him & his wife had a good time & classic =VH= kicked their ass!!
woo hoo!!!!!!!
peace!
EUAS
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fuck yeah
had a blast wirh d.t. and brenda and jim!!!
life is good. gonna have some u-tubes soon!!!
i'm fuckin' drunk
Another one of those classic genius posts, sure to generate responses. You log on the next day to see what your witty gem has produced to find no one gets it and 2 knotheads want to stick their dicks in it... Well played, sir!!Comment
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AZ republic newspaper reads:
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Reunited Van Halen delivers the goods, Nov. 23
By Larry Rodgers
The Arizona Republic
It's been 22 years and a world of ups and downs since David Lee Roth fronted a Van Halen concert tour, but the quartet is showing no signs of rust as its reunion outing traverses North America.
Founding members Roth, guitarist Eddie Van Halen and drummer Alex Van Halen -- joined by Eddie's 16-year-old son, Wolfgang on bass -- delivered a crisp, well-paced performance when they visited Glendale's Jobing.com Arena on Nov. 23.
Roth's flowing blond hair and Spandex outfits of the late '70s and '80s are gone, as are Eddie Van Halen's zany jumpsuits and original bassist Michael Anthony (who got a little too close to Roth's arch-rival and successor, Sammy Hagar), but this Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band still has the power to mesmerize an arena full of fans.
From the gritty opening chords of You Really Got Me (a Kinks cover) to the synthesizer-enhanced show-closer, Jump, Van Halen had the crowd -- which weighed heavily toward the 35-and-over set -- in a death grip.
The one-two punch of Eddie Van Halen's otherwordly guitar work and Roth's sex-charged vocals remains a force that can keep 19,000 fans on their feet for most of two hours.
Two decades after splitting with Van Halen as he pursued a solo career, Roth has morphed from the dangerous, karate-kicking rock stud into everyone's slightly goofy, fun-loving uncle. He threw in a token kick and twirl now and then in Glendale, but he was mainly content to stroll around the stage with the grin of a man who's gone from being busted in a New York City park for buying pot to playing with a group pulling in $1 million per night.
Roth, 53, donned various brocade jackets, leather pants and three colors of top hats thoughout the evening, happily playing the part of circus ringmaster. But Eddie Van Halen was every bit his equal in this latest incarnation of the band.
Fashion and showmanship aside, Roth nailed the vocals to such rock classics as Jamie's Cryin', Running With the Devil, Panama, And the Cradle Will Rock and Pretty Woman.
Van Halen has had his share of struggles, from the failure of his marriage to actress Valerie Bertinelli to an apparently successful battle with cancer. With his hair cropped and his bare, rock-hard torso on display all night, he grinded and swerved through the set, showing that he still has plenty of guitar-slinger moves despite that rocky road.
Van Halen couldn't hide his sheer delight in performing with his son, and who could blame him? After the two dropped to their knees, facing each other, for an instrumental jam during Romeo Delight, Van Halen reached over and gave his son a kiss on the cheek. The pair got a kick out of jumping off the drum riser together to end a few songs.
The stocky, baby-faced Wolfgang Van Halen won over the audience with solid playing. (The band's bass lines were never the most challenging in rock.) He got good-natured encouragement from Roth, who said, "Oh, somebody's been practicing their bass guitar" as the young player rocked out during So This Is Love? Later in the evening, Wolfgang deadpanned to Roth: "Dave, get me a drink."
This set was more focused and precise that Van Halen's visits to the Valley with Hagar at the helm. Eddie Van Halen showcased his jaw-dropping skills in a few extended solos, but much of his best work came in short spurts in between Roth's singing. Those bursts of billiance included a funky intro to Mean Streets, a hot-shot turn in Beautiful Girls and a wah-wah lead at the end of Unchained.
Van Halen, 52, brought out the heavy artillery late in the show, with a 10-minute solo that ran the gamut from classically-inspired runs to mellow chords to speed riffs that had some concertgoers shaking their heads.
That solo led into a version of Ain't Talkin' Bout Love that showcased the high backing vocals (now courtesy of Van Halen & Son) that have been the band's calling card and brought the house down in Glendale.
Roth walked onto the tightrope when he decided to accompany himself on acoustic guitar for the first half of the bluesy Ice Cream Man. He cracked up the crowd with memories of playing at "dollar-a-head parties" and smoking whatever in 1972, and he pulled off the moment, which ended when the rest of the band crashed in for the finale.
The quibbles with this set were few: Hot For Teacher, one of the band's more funny tunes, was delivered at a breakneck speed that didn't allow for the smart-aleck lyrics to sink in.
And the show ended on a less-than-stellar note when the band failed to fully synchronize its playing with the piped-in synthesizer chords of Jump.
But with its power still largely intact, Van Halen lived up to the hype of this long-awaited reunion with its original front man.
EUAS
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Another..
Watching Eddie play guitar was rock 'n roll heaven. They did an incredible job with the cameras and the big screen, allowing everyone to see Eddie's hands working the strings. I've seen many revived 80's bands come to town, but these guys were the only ones who weren't bloated and fat, and had the energy to play their stuff like the old days. This was an EXCELLENT concert. I took my 13 and 16 year old daughters, and they were as mesmerized as the 40 year olds around them. Pure rock legends who did justice to their work. Worth every bit the thousand bucks the whole thing cost me......
EUAS
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The show is already up on Dime....
Originally posted by wiseguyComment
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huh?By Larry Rodgers
The Arizona Republic
Roth walked onto the tightrope when he decided to accompany himself on acoustic guitar for the first half of the bluesy Ice Cream Man.
Does this guy have any idea wtf he's talking about?“Why do people say "grow some balls"? Balls are weak and sensitive. If you wanna be tough, grow a vagina. Those things can take a pounding” ― Betty WhiteComment
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Originally posted by diamondsgirl
huh?
Does this guy have any idea wtf he's talking about?
Exactly.
Hey Red....
Glad you had a blast, bro......Fuck Scott Weiland. Fucking asshole. I get trashed all the time and still go to work. And my job sucks ass. -ODShowtimeComment
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NOOB question, WTF is "Dime"?Originally posted by VAiN
The show is already up on Dime....
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my buddy dentist put a couple videos on youtube under strsmnky. don't know how to embed them here, sorry. we are goin' to the vegas show on the 28th also.Another one of those classic genius posts, sure to generate responses. You log on the next day to see what your witty gem has produced to find no one gets it and 2 knotheads want to stick their dicks in it... Well played, sir!!Comment
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I'm the One....
<object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/P7MHc3i3dgs&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/P7MHc3i3dgs&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>Eat Us And Smile - The Originals
"I have a very belligerent enthusiasm or an enthusiastic belligerence. I’m an intellectual slut." - David Lee Roth
"We are part of the, not just the culture, but the geography. Van Halen music goes along with like fries with the burger." - David Lee RothComment
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Romeo Delight
<object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/KAWuYfpsXsM&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/KAWuYfpsXsM&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>Eat Us And Smile - The Originals
"I have a very belligerent enthusiasm or an enthusiastic belligerence. I’m an intellectual slut." - David Lee Roth
"We are part of the, not just the culture, but the geography. Van Halen music goes along with like fries with the burger." - David Lee RothComment
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I heard ya missed me!? I'm back!! Well ... nuthin' but YEAH!!!! Just returned from the land of no cell phones or internet! What an awesome experience! It was certainly cool spending some time with you guys ... Jim, Pete's Brother and friends! What a celebrity treatment I was givin'! Escorted to the "exclusive" preshow tailgate party area!
I would have to agree with those who say this is the best Van Halen has sounded ... ever! I can't compare to shows this tour but compared to shows I've seen in the past this new improved Van Halen kicks ass! The band is getting it done for sure! Now it looks like they are coming to my neck of the woods! Being out west again was great! Starting the vacation at the Van Halen show was a great start!
Once again GREAT TIMES and nice meeting you guys!
Like my hoodie?
Last edited by Douglas T.; 11-30-2007, 03:53 PM.Comment
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