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

[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.

[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.

[ToraToraTora]

Unchained!

[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

[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.

[vandeleur]

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

[george]

can't wait for the show in DC!!

That's The Trouble With Never sounds GREAT!!

[qikgts]

Mike who?

This band is firing on all cylinders!!!

[Fairwrning]

Unchained!

Nothin But Yeah.......best live version of that tune in a LOOOONG time...

[Fairwrning]

Such a great live song...hit me watching this, just what Dave means by " Whens the last time you did something for the first time"...


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[78/84 guy]

Fuck yeah !! Shit sounds awesome. Even on a phone. I hope now that Wolfie is older and looks like he might belong up there we get a dvd of this tour !!

[SunisinuS]

Eddie starting to remember how much fun it is when you let Roth host a party!

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First time I have enjoyed "Jump" in a hella long time. Seems like Eddie and Dave and Alex and Wolf did also. Wow. Man anyone of those Samba chicks were shaking harder everytime Dave took their measure and number......(little more to the left side of the stage)....hope she got some street drummbbbbing after the show.

=The Mighty VH=

[bru87tr]

Such a great live song...hit me watching this, just what Dave means by " Whens the last time you did something for the first time"...


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Only Dave can speak like that and people listen.

He sounded really good there.

[Hardrock69]

Just now discovered this.

What can I say?



Congrats to Jay and Miss. B for being our reps! Thanks SO much to Sarge, Pojo, VA Beach, and ESPECIALLY Diamond Dave Enterprises for the recognition and goodwill bestowed upon us after years of caring about Van Halen when nobody else did.

Every day comes a new development that blows my mind! This whole thing is absolutely incredible!

[Hardrock69]

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

.......the quartet of Roth, Eddie, Alex Van Halen and Wolfgang Van Halen delivered a set worthy of the gods.

Great description!