The Official Worcester 11/6 Meetup/Review Thread

[Dave's PA Rental]

Originally posted by jgdrag
Who fucking caree? How about the people who are going to the next shows? How about the people thinking of buying tickets? How bout the people reading the reviews?
That's who fucking cares?

I think that it's pretty well established on this tour that the performances can vary from night to night, so who gives a fuck what 'Dave's PA Rental' thinks of the show. Go see it for yourself, and you decide if you like it.

If there exists a person out there who is riding the fence right now about whether or not to get a ticket for an upcoming show (assuming that they can even get a ticket) and they log on here and read that good 'ol 'Dave's PA Rental' says that the Worcester show was an off night, and that makes them say to themselves: "Nah...fuck that. I ain't goin' now..." Well, lets just say that I don't think that person exists.

The people reading the reviews? And WHAT ABOUT THE CHILDREN, Dave's PA Rental? Won't you think of the children???!!

You seem like an alright dude. Just take it down a notch or two.

[jgdrag]

Hey PA, been to 2 shows and a 3rd this weekend coming up. I care what Dave's PA Rental says., otherwise I won't read your post or log into here.
There are people on here and other boards talking about selling their tickets becasue of bad reviews.

Asking me to turn it down a notch is odd cosidering you were the one saying "who fucking cares?"

What the hell is "what about the children?"

[Bullethead #1]

Originally posted by jgdrag
Who fucking caree? How about the people who are going to the next shows? How about the people thinking of buying tickets? How bout the people reading the reviews?
That's who fucking cares?

Didn't they say "Judge us harshly"?

These guys are supposed to be pro's.. They work 2 hrs a day!

I saw all three shows that Dave's PA rental was at, and I agree this was an off night.

If i had only gone to this show I would have to say that I'd have been dissapointed. It might have even changed my opinion of this tour.

That being said a "D" Van Halen is still better than most concerts.

[jgdrag]

As far as Dave saying," judge us harshly" strictly a marketing quote to sell more tickets. Yes they are pros and should be bang on. Yes they play for 2 hours and 10 minutes most nights. But, shit happens.
I am sure Sped wants to play perfect everynight, but shit happens.
I too bitched about the first show I went to. But, after reading a few bad reviews, the fuckups didn't bother me anymore. I was there for the party, the fans getting together to celebrate Van Halen. These little things didn't seam to matter as much once I went to just enjoy the whole show and shrug off the mistakes, as live performances are always on the edge of fucking up. This may be the best we wiill ever get again, so I am going to enjoy it even if they fuck up. It was a nice ride again after 23 years of waiting. I really don't think there will be anything more after this tour.

[arastar]

Originally posted by jgdrag
Who fucking caree? How about the people who are going to the next shows? How about the people thinking of buying tickets? How bout the people reading the reviews?
That's who fucking cares?

Well, I can see your point and honestly when I read the review of the show right before the Boston one, I went in with low expectations but was blown away. I had to remember, it was someone's opinion and most likely, we don't see things the same way.

Everyone is going to be so critical of this tour and this band because of it's recent past. I guess if I hadn't seen Boston, then Worcester would have been considered great but unfortunately we had something to compare it to that was simply much better.

In the end, if people don't want to hear the HONEST truth about the shows, don't read the reviews and go experience it for yourself. Best way to get experience is first hand.

[Deklon]

Let me try to clear up the confusion. Especially for those reading thes reviews o decide if they ant to go. Even on a off night like Worcester, I gave the performance a D, but I can give the experience an A. Even with Ed's struggles, he's still amazing 80 to 90 percent of the night. It's like before the Pats/Colts game, I was hoping for a 34 to 10 rout, yet I was still thrilled with the win, even though the Pats didn't play as well as they had been.
I'm a guitar player so I focus on Ed most of the night. I think it's fair given his troubles on the 2004 tour to review his playing critically. Especially with his drinking issues. When you see a performance like Boston, then you see what Ed did in Worcester, it's important to remark on the big difference in playing and wonder why.
But again, Ed's struggles aside, you'll still have an amazing experience seeing this band.

[arastar]

Originally posted by Deklon
Let me try to clear up the confusion. Especially for those reading thes reviews o decide if they ant to go. Even on a off night like Worcester, I gave the performance a D, but I can give the experience an A. Even with Ed's struggles, he's still amazing 80 to 90 percent of the night. It's like before the Pats/Colts game, I was hoping for a 34 to 10 rout, yet I was still thrilled with the win, even though the Pats didn't play as well as they had been.
I'm a guitar player so I focus on Ed most of the night. I think it's fair given his troubles on the 2004 tour to review his playing critically. Especially with his drinking issues. When you see a performance like Boston, then you see what Ed did in Worcester, it's important to remark on the big difference in playing and wonder why.
But again, Ed's struggles aside, you'll still have an amazing experience seeing this band.

Amen

[Bullethead #1]

At around 5:30 before the show I took a walk over to the arena (I work a block away). I could hear the soundcheck from outside the arena. They played the set in order from You Really Got me through Atomic Punk. There were no Lead Vocals. Just instrumental. They did however sing backing vocals and you could really hear Wolfgang's voice during the parts where he normally doubles Dave. Also on the chorus of Romeo Delight.

I think his voice works so well because it's still got a youthful sound.

I also think its interesting that this kid sounds more like VH than any bass player from Dave's solo bands. At least vocally