JHale667 and Bantonelli Represent THE Roth Army at Van Halen's Private Party!!

[qikgts]

Mike who?

This band is firing on all cylinders!!!

[george]

can't wait for the show in DC!!

That's The Trouble With Never sounds GREAT!!

[vandeleur]

Am I biased or are these guys tighter than a nuns twat ...man there on fire

[indeedido]

I think it's the real frankenstrat body...

It could be the real one, I would think it would be one of the Fender replicas. Regarding the neck on it, Ed probably prefers the neck back shape on the Wolfgang to the Strat style neck that was on it. Plus it is good marketing for his company too. Looks like that neck is broken in nicely with grime so it could be a fav of his for feel too. Either way, good to see stripes back on him.

[Va Beach VH Fan]

Van Halen Play Big, Bold and Brash at Private L.A. Show

Band delivers glitz and riffs at Henson Studios

By STEVE BALTIN
February 2, 2012 12:20 PM ET

Van Halen's rise to rock godliness in the late Seventies and early Eighties came at a time of excess in all aspects of music, from big blowouts in the industry to well-chronicled decadence by musicians. That spirit was brought back to life – albeit in a much more PG, mostly sober way – Wednesday night in L.A. as the band prepared for its upcoming tour with a private show at Jim Henson Studios in L.A.

The first sign that this was a special event came as the lucky few hundred invited guests walked into the studio courtyard to be greeted by an open bar and food trucks serving a menu ranging from shrimp po' boy sandwiches to tacos and ice cream cookies. This kind of lavish affair has largely migrated over from the worlds of film and video games as the music industry has struggled financially over the last decade. But a Van Halen tour and new album is a major occurence, plus a big excuse to party.

Early in the hour-long set, David Lee Roth quipped, "This was to be an 11 a.m. Tuesday press conference. Then someone moved it to Wednesday at 8 so we can drink." Playing in a tiny studio with a stage that looked like it came right from Madison Square Garden, surrounded by three walls of massive LCD screens projecting every Roth movement and Eddie Van Halen riff in larger-than-life fashion, the quartet of Roth, Eddie, Alex Van Halen and Wolfgang Van Halen delivered a set worthy of the gods.

Opening with "Eruption" and segueing into "You Really Got Me," the quartet ran through 60 minutes of greatest hits and new material. Roth could be seen peeking at his own moves on the LCD screens, perhaps making sure they were right for the tour. Ever the frontman, he made sure his trademark high kicks still reached his head, and he talked often to the crowd as the rest of the group concentrated on getting the songs into touring shape.

They're damn close, as evidenced by several hits, including "Runnin' With the Devil,' "Unchained," "Everybody Wants Some," "Panama" and the closing "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love," which still rocks with enough power to make an intimate room feel like an arena. The band also played three new songs: "Tattoo," "The Trouble With Never" and "She's the Woman." The former in particular fit right in (and yes, we're aware the song dates back to the Seventies).

Following "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love," which Roth called the last song of the night, he told the crowd the band had no place to go. As confetti fell from above, two drum majors and a cavalcade of Carnival dancers ascended the stairs to the stage to join the band for an encore of "Jump."

As the song ended, the dancers moved into the courtyard, where the party continued with a samba theme. Despite the international flair, this was American rock as only Van Halen does it – big, bold, brash and fun.

Read more: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/ne...#ixzz1lGDG5YUu

[ToraToraTora]

Unchained!

[Jagermeister]

I'm still in shock, and yes - my face hurts from smiling too!!! The band seemed to be genuinely enjoying themselves and it sounded like it. I was 4 people back from the stage between DLR and EVH...never have seen them that close (7th row in pretty much the same spot in '84, but this was waaaaay more intimate). Thanks again to SARGE, VA, DDE and everyone who made this possible. I'm still awestruck. Complimented Ross Hogarth on the production, Dave's sisters are awesome, too. I'm glad I asked BAntonelli to come with instead of one of the girls I work with or someone who wouldn't appreciate the signifigance of the thing the way she did, pretty sure she had a blast too!


There was nothing "rough" or "ragtag" about that event...WTF show was that reviewer at???

Way to go pecker head!

Glad we finally got rid of the fucking spam shit so I can post. Now the board is kinda slow but hey.

[JJtheVagPounder]

Yes, there was free beer, champagne and vodka, and the drinks were STRONG...at one point my statuesque, gorgeous bartender (kinda looked like jerri Hall in her prime, only hotter), adds an extra shot to my drink - I said "Geez, woman - you tryin' to get me drunk?" Without missing a beat she says "So I can take advantage of you - DUH!"

Sooooo did you get her phone number? Don’t leave us hanging here.

[So this is love]

Any word on how Tattoo came out? How was it? Any vids? Tks

...And I thought I would never say this but Wolfie kicks ass on bass

[Zing!]

Complimented Ross Hogarth on the production...

Good one on you - I would have singled the guy out to shake his hand. Not sure who did what in regards to Hogarth and John Shanks - but let's hope both of them are today's version of Ted Templeman!

[jhale667]

Yes, there was free beer, champagne and vodka, and the drinks were STRONG...at one point my statuesque, gorgeous bartender (kinda looked like jerri Hall in her prime, only hotter), adds an extra shot to my drink - I said "Geez, woman - you tryin' to get me drunk?" Without missing a beat she says "So I can take advantage of you - DUH!"

[clarathecarrot]

Now that is what a Rock Band looks like..ahhh there are quite a few bands bringing down the house, but that DLR Ed Alex and Wolf band is just right on time.

Magic.

Train pull'n in that station I'll be smil'n agian!

I have listened to a few of the 90 second clips and a few 90 sec bits of these latest vids , never a whole song, I am keeping it all fresh for the day I ruin what is left of my old speakers.

I almost wish Van Halen was a bar band and only a few of us knew how good it was seeing them like this show is just the best way. Damn ! I wish I would have been there.

Ending the show with some showgirls confetti.. ...just brings a little tear to the old eyball...sexy!

[DaveTheScott]

This shit is almost too good to be true, dude. Fucking great to see the Roth Army getting the recognition it deserves. This forum is a critical interface to the die hards out here and I wouldn't have made it through this roller coaster ride we call Van Halen without it. Now that Dave is back on the throne (he never left it, as far as I'm concerned) - lets hope for a 20-pack. Fucking A.

[Seshmeister]

I'm glad I asked BAntonelli to come with instead of one of the girls I work with or someone who wouldn't appreciate the signifigance of the thing the way she did, pretty sure she had a blast too!

That was cool of you.

Tell us more about the bar, there are rumors of free cocktails???

[Seshmeister]

Funny how this being a show/party behind locked guarded gates got the top secret, I will tell you but have to kill you treatment. But VH playing a public pub in NY with no gates or guards in a bigger crazier city was publicly known for a while.

Difference between the West and the East coast I guess...