Eddie And Dave: They're Back Where They Belong From TheStar.com Skip the turkey, get a little ham – it all evens out. Actually, make that a lot of ham: Any of the 20,000 or so concertgoers who might have skipped Thanksgiving dinner to catch David Lee Roth's reunion with long-estranged bandmates Eddie and Alex Van Halen at the Air Canada Centre last night were instead fed … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2007
Van Halen back with a vengeance @ Mohegan Sun: Review & Videos
Monday, October 08, 2007 By DONNIE MOORHOUSE Music writer UNCASVILLE - Meet the new Van Halen, same (almost) as the old Van Halen. Taking his rightful place as the front man of one of rock's legendary bands, David Lee Roth led Van Halen through a triumphant two-hour performance at the Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday night. "This is the new band," shouted Roth, … [Read more...]
Video footage and Review of Van Halen in Philly, night 2
Form New York Times: PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 3 — Eddie Van Halen and David Lee Roth both had big, open-mouthed grins throughout Van Halen’s set at the Wachovia Center here on Wednesday night. And why not? Reunited for their first tour together since the band fired Mr. Roth in 1985, and despite countless rancorous exchanges since then, they can still sing, play and strut around … [Read more...]
Video & Review of Van Halen in Philly, night 1 – Oct,1
A more-complete round-up of video footage from Van Halen's Oct. 1 show in Philadelphia, followed by a review from that show. Romeo Delight: Jump: I'll Wait: Guitar Solo: And the Cradle Will Rock: Panama, pt. 1: Panama, pt. 2: Jamie's Cryin': 1984/Jump: Ice Cream Man Intro: Little Dreamer: DLR Banter: Everybody … [Read more...]
More video of Van Halen in Greensboro
Here's a more complete collection of video footage that has surfaced from Van Halen's Sept. 29 stop in Greensboro, NC. Runnin' with the Devil: Somebody Get Me A Doctor: Panama, pt. 1: Panama, pt. 2: Ain't Talking 'bout Love: I'll Wait: Eruption: And the Cradle Will Rock: Little Guitars: Ice Cream Man: Jump: You Really … [Read more...]
‘Van Halen Hits The Road Running!’
The latest missive from the Van Halen camp: Van Halen Hits The Road Running! (Charlotte, NC) October 2, 2007 - With a blazing and defiant guitar run, rock legends VAN HALEN lit the torch on the opening night of one of the most highly anticipated tours in rock history. More than 18,000 fans, including those lining the rafters, stood on their feet at the Charlotte Bobcats … [Read more...]
Van Halen kicks Philly’s ass
Show #3 of Van Halen's 2007 tour took place in Philadelphia last night, and, as the "I'll Wait" video below demonstrates, David Lee Roth has definitely brought his "A" game. I'll Wait: Romeo Delight: Jump: … [Read more...]