Van Halen Japanese Tour Dates

[ELVIS]

Plus 'Jump' was made more bearable by the carnival dance troupe, or whatever they were.

I totally disagree...

[VHscraps]

First half decent thing they've done all fucking year...

Since ADKOT really...

I was afraid to even watch this video...

It would be nearly perfect if Dave knew the song...

The intro is awesome. Dave's still not singing the melody on this right, and I dunno why - it doesn't seem like one of the tunes where he's having difficulty getting his range, or hitting the right notes.

I tell you, if they'd turn off the fucking lights now and again, you'd notice less !±

[VHscraps]

I totally disagree...

A line of fine ladies in feathers, high heels, short skirts, sashaying around the stage ... yeah, they can do more of that for me.

But I guess what you are saying is that nothing would make 'Jump' more bearable.

Yeah, it's hard to not think that.

[ELVIS]

So, all bands have extra bright sucky lights overseas ??

[ELVIS]

Dave's still not singing the melody on this right, and I dunno why...

I'd say it's one of two things...

Either Dave is taking creative liberty, or he's just not that familiar with the original recordings...

My guess is the latter...

[DLR Bridge]

Gonna say it again, it's an overseas show....

I can't say for certain, but every show I've seen overseas (I think 5 or 6) has their local crew operate a portion of the stage show, resulting in it looking much different-looking onstage as compared to their "normal" show in the States....

And I get that. I just thought the way the lights were being handled during Ed's solo were as if a seven year old were in charge.

And if what you're saying is the case, then it's even funnier (though, kinda dickish) that Dave screamed "spotlight asshole!" during Ice Cream Man. He loves giving the stage hands their asses over the PA system.

[ELVIS]

So, Dave traded the screams, kicks and jumps for stage hand abuse ??

[Va Beach VH Fan]

So, all bands have extra bright sucky lights overseas ??

Yeah man, this isn't a VH thing....

All of the shows I've seen while stationed in Japan and Italy were the same in terms of their "abnormal" lighting setups....

[ELVIS]

Did the lights make the vocalists sound like shit ??

Just kidding dude...

[Von Halen]

Dave says "nice voice Wolf" during "I'm The One"...

[ELVIS]

I would too after openly praising Michael Anthony, if I wanted to keep my day job...

[DLR Bridge]

So, Dave traded the screams, kicks and jumps for stage hand abuse ??

No silly, though I don't recall seeing a single jump. I demand to see his X-rays. I need proof that he's no longer capable of going air born.

I don't like when they flash a slow mo replay of something Dave did 3 seconds earlier. Towards the end of 2012 tour, Dave would stop what he was doing and gawk at it. I expect that sort of thing from MC Hammer. Proppa!

[katina]

Somebody from the audience at Osaka just uploaded this vid, (I hope it works) Jump !!

[ELVIS]

OMG

[Von Halen]

I would too after openly praising Michael Anthony, if I wanted to keep my day job...

Actually, I think Wolf is the most grounded and down to earth part of this band. Historical, and present day. I wouldn't be at all surprised to find out Wolf didn't have a problem with Dave's statement regarding Michael Anthony. I believe Wolf understands and appreciates the history of the band.

However, unless they were to figure out a way to make this band a 5 piece, I don't see Wolf stepping aside for M.A. anytime soon. Where else is Wolf going to make the kind of money he can make in VH? The way the music business is today, unless he fills in for some other established band, he can't make this kind of coin.