Guitar technician returns to Grand Rapids as Van Halen ends tour Monday Posted by John Sinkevics | The Grand Rapids Press June 01, 2008 05:48AM The Grand Rapids Press Photo courtesy of Matt Bruck GRAND RAPIDS -- In the kingdom of rock guitar, few people get as close to "the hand of God" most nights as Grand Rapids native Tom Weber. As guitar technician for the … [Read more...]
Archives for 2008
Fan’s Concert Reviews
9/27/07 Charlotte, NC: Waving a giant red flag with the utmost of confidence, tonight the mighty Van Halen declared war on today's brand of rock 'n' roll. The songs may be older than any of the college students in attendance, but the music's power, precision, and passion were as fresh as a Pasadena orange. Like thousands of others, I've been waiting for this concert for … [Read more...]
Cabo Wabo LIVE Hosts
CaboWaboRadio.com Beginning Monday, June 2nd, Cabo Wabo Radio is debuting another breakthrough in programming. Operations Director, Shadoe Stevens, said today, "The station has quickly gained a reputation for extraordinary programming innovation and this may be our most original concept yet." Cabo Wabo Radio will be flying well known DJs and radio personalities to Cabo … [Read more...]
New Sammy Hagar Video: “I’m On A Roll”
Sammy originally wrote the song about being "on a roll" gambling, but changed the lyrics because Nascar asked him to write a song for them What do you think of it? Post a comment. … [Read more...]
Running with the … Tiger
Running with the ... Tiger Putting on the glitz, at any cost, for star-studded charity event Doug Fox, May 16, 2008 Here's an excerpt from the full DAILY HERALD article: There's a magic moment that occurs at most rock concerts -- in those split seconds after the arena lights go dark, but before the band begins playing. There's an almost palpable energy which … [Read more...]
Van Halen rocks Tiger Jam
From the latest Van Halen newsletter: VAN HALEN ROCK RENO, CONTINUE ACCLAIMED TOUR (Las Vegas, NV) April 23, 2008 - "We are here to listen to one of the greatest bands in history. It is my honor to introduce you to VAN HALEN!" These words came courtesy of golf legend Tiger Woods as he announced the band at Tiger Jam XI, a fundraising event April 19 at Mandalay Bay Events … [Read more...]
Van Halen tour continues
The latest press release from Van Halen: VAN HALEN ROCK RENO, CONTINUE ACCLAIMED TOUR (Reno, NV) April 21, 2008 - The fans asked and VAN HALEN delivered. (View photos here.) VAN HALEN launched the second leg of their 2007/2008 North American Tour by bringing its legendary live show, enduring music and incomparable showmanship to Reno, Nev. for the first time in 16 years. … [Read more...]
Van Halen tour resumes in Reno (Photos)
Those of you who bet against Van Halen's tour continuing as planned: you lose! The Mighty VH returned to the stage last night for a show in Reno, NV ... and, as shown in this photo gallery, Edward looks fit, tan and healthy again. From the Reno Gazette Journal: A well-preserved Van Halen played to a near-capacity crowd Thursday night at Reno Events Center. The band … [Read more...]
Van Halen plots return to the road
The latest press release from Van Halen: FIRST VAN HALEN APPEARANCE IN RENO SINCE 1992! (San Francisco, CA) March 28, 2008 - Due to overwhelming fan demand, VAN HALEN announced today that they will add Reno, Nevada to their critically acclaimed North American concert tour, bringing fans one of the most successful concert tours in recent memory. Music fans and the press … [Read more...]
Van Halen reschedules 2008 tour
The latest press release just came across the wire: VAN HALEN ANNOUNCES RESCHEDULED TOUR DATES NEW YORK, NY March 17, 2008 Van Halen announced today that it has rescheduled all of the previously postponed dates on its North American Tour. The new dates kick off with the band's performance at Tiger Wood's charity event, Tiger Jam XI, in Las Vegas, NV on April 19th and … [Read more...]
Van Halen postpones 17 more shows
The official word from Van Halen's website: VAN HALEN TOUR RESCHEDULED UNTIL APRIL 19TH LOS ANGELES, CA March 10, 2008 Seventeen concert dates on the Van Halen tour are being rescheduled so that Eddie Van Halen, who is currently under doctors' care, can continue medical tests to define a course of treatment. The tour will resume on April 19th. The dates being rescheduled … [Read more...]
Official word: Van Halen’s tour isn’t canceled
Finally, an official announcement from the group ... and it appears to be relatively good news: VAN HALEN DALLAS, CINCINNATI, RALEIGH, & BALTIMORE CONCERTS POSTPONED The Van Halen concerts in Dallas, Cincinnati, Raleigh, and Baltimore have been postponed. According to Eddie Van Halen's physician, he is undergoing a battery of comprehensive medical tests to determine a … [Read more...]