Van Halen, Roth to announce tour next week

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jjones

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Meh, saw them several times in their heydays in the early 80's. Great back then, have sucked ever since the split. I'd go if they were giving out free tickets though.
 

Kwaipie

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Thursday, 9/27/07 Van Halen Charlotte Bobcats Arena Charlotte, NC On Sale Sat, 8/18 at 10:00 am EST
Saturday, 9/29/07 Van Halen Greensboro Coliseum Complex Greensboro, NC On Sale Sat, 8/18 at 10:00 am EST
Monday, 10/1/07 Van Halen Wachovia Center Philadelphia, PA
Sunday, 10/7/07 Van Halen Air Canada Centre Toronto, ON More Info Coming Soon
Wednesday, 10/10/07 Van Halen Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland, OH
Sunday, 10/14/07 Van Halen Conseco Fieldhouse Indianapolis, IN
Tuesday, 10/16/07 Van Halen Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL
Thursday, 10/18/07 Van Halen United Center Chicago, IL
Monday, 10/22/07 Van Halen with Ky-Mani Marley Palace Of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI More Info Coming Soon
Wednesday, 10/24/07 Van Halen Target Center Minneapolis, MN
Friday, 10/26/07 Van Halen Sprint Center Kansas City, MO
Sunday, 10/28/07 Van Halen Scottrade Center St. Louis, MO
Tuesday, 10/30/07 Van Halen TD Banknorth Garden Boston, MA More Info Coming Soon
Saturday, 11/3/07 Van Halen Continental Airlines Arena East Rutherford, NJ
Tuesday, 11/13/07 Van Halen Madison Square Garden New York, NY
Tuesday, 11/20/07 Van Halen Staples Center Los Angeles, CA
Friday, 11/23/07 Van Halen Jobing.com Arena Glendale, AZ
Sunday, 11/25/07 Van Halen Cox Arena at Aztec Bowl San Diego, CA
Tuesday, 11/27/07 Van Halen ARCO Arena Sacramento, CA
Thursday, 11/29/07 Van Halen HP Pavilion San Jose, CA
Saturday, 12/1/07 Van Halen Rose Garden Portland, OR
Monday, 12/3/07 Van Halen KeyArena Seattle, WA
Wednesday, 12/5/07 Van Halen General Motors Place Vancouver, BC
Sunday, 12/9/07 Van Halen Rexall Place Edmonton, AB
Tuesday, 12/11/07 Van Halen Pengrowth Saddledome Calgary, AB
 

FoBoT

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Originally posted by: Kwaipie

Friday, 10/26/07 Van Halen Sprint Center Kansas City, MO

it is supposed to be open by then?
looking out the window, still looks like they have a long way to go
the construction around here sucks, they need to finish it and clean up the streets
 

Kwaipie

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Originally posted by: FoBoT
Originally posted by: Kwaipie

Friday, 10/26/07 Van Halen Sprint Center Kansas City, MO

it is supposed to be open by then?
looking out the window, still looks like they have a long way to go
the construction around here sucks, they need to finish it and clean up the streets

Sorry, it has already been determined that this tour will last no more than 10 dates. Your construction setbacks are not threatened.

 

soonerproud

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Originally posted by: mh47g
Originally posted by: 13Gigatons
How old are these guys now?

Can't be any older than Ozzy :p

At least Ozzy still rocks even if he is approaching 60. I saw him on the rock honors and was very impressed by his stage presence. This goes to show you what giving up drugs can do for ones career.

Van-Halen is a accident waiting to happen with Roth at the helm. At least Sammy made it to the last date of the previous tour before every thing imploded.
 

soonerproud

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Originally posted by: jalaram
IMHO DLR's voice sounded like crap on Me Wise Magic. I'd hate to think how it sounds now. Still, it might be worth it just to hear stuff like Mean Streets again. And anything would be an improvement over Velvet Revolver's performance at the RnRHOF show.

That was about the worst rock performance I had ever seen. I lost a lot of respect for Slash on that one. Scott sounded like shit.

Sammy and Mike were incredible in their performances.
 

Ns1

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Originally posted by: soonerproud
Originally posted by: jalaram
IMHO DLR's voice sounded like crap on Me Wise Magic. I'd hate to think how it sounds now. Still, it might be worth it just to hear stuff like Mean Streets again. And anything would be an improvement over Velvet Revolver's performance at the RnRHOF show.

That was about the worst rock performance I had ever seen. I lost a lot of respect for Slash on that one. Scott sounded like shit.

Sammy and Mike were incredible in their performances.

hm, i must youtube this
 

49erinnc

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Originally posted by: Kwaipie
Thursday, 9/27/07 Van Halen Charlotte Bobcats Arena Charlotte, NC On Sale Sat, 8/18 at 10:00 am EST

Sweet! Despite me giving them a 20% chance of making it through this tour, it looks like I'm in good shape of seeing them before they self-destruct. Surely they can make it through the very first show of the tour, here in Charlotte. Though, I wouldn't be surprised if David and Eddie got into a fight midway through the set and called it quits. :D
 

Cyco

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Sweet! Tuesday, 11/27/07 Van Halen ARCO Arena Sacramento, CA

I'm so going to be there.

I just hope they will be too.
 

alkemyst

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Originally posted by: Kadarin
Sounds like a train wreck just waiting to happen. I might, however, go if they actually manage to make it out here.

Roth actually said pretty recently it would be like a nascar wreak.

As long as the Van Halen's let Dave be Dave the show should work fine.

I think Dave is over the 'Van Halen' name being his issue, they just need to be sure they can handle his drama / showboating which makes David Lee Roth entertaining.

 

DangerAardvark

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Originally posted by: soonerproud
Here are some links to the RRHOF induction of Van-Halen.

Video 1

Video 2

Video 3

Video 4

Video 5


Now I have to throw this in even though it is not Van-Halen. This was one kick ass performance for the VH1 Rock Honors. Let me introduce Alice And The Redneck Woman In Chains. :D


One Kick Ass Performance!


Also let me throw in Ozzy's performance at the same event.

I Don't Want To Stop

Wow, think they had enough guitarists up there for Barracuda?
 

DangerAardvark

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Originally posted by: soonerproud
Originally posted by: mh47g
Originally posted by: 13Gigatons
How old are these guys now?

Can't be any older than Ozzy :p

At least Ozzy still rocks even if he is approaching 60. I saw him on the rock honors and was very impressed by his stage presence. This goes to show you what giving up drugs can do for ones career.

Van-Halen is a accident waiting to happen with Roth at the helm. At least Sammy made it to the last date of the previous tour before every thing imploded.

Yeah, I'm glad to see Ozzy looks a lot better. As recently as a few years ago he was looking f-ing DECREPIT. Painful to watch. He looks great now though.
 

rbV5

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Saturday, 12/1/07 Van Halen Rose Garden Portland, OR

Allegedly coming to Portland? Looks like I'll spring for some tickets Saturday and hope for the best :) Never know?
 

Beev

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Sweet, they're coming to the Sprint Center in KC. I am SO going.
 

Beev

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Sweet. Glad I got my tickets then. Seeing them on October 29th and I can't fricken wait.
 

broon

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Originally posted by: Sraaz
Sweet, they're coming to the Sprint Center in KC. I am SO going.

If you can get tickets. The news had a bit on last night about the management company not selling tickets to the general public but to "brokers" instead.

I don't think I'm going to even try. As much as I like the old stuff, I'm not going to support EVH anymore. Michael Anthony should be on this tour but EVH's ego is to big for that. It's not a reunion.
 

Beev

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Originally posted by: broon
Originally posted by: Sraaz
Sweet, they're coming to the Sprint Center in KC. I am SO going.

If you can get tickets. The news had a bit on last night about the management company not selling tickets to the general public but to "brokers" instead.

I don't think I'm going to even try. As much as I like the old stuff, I'm not going to support EVH anymore. Michael Anthony should be on this tour but EVH's ego is to big for that. It's not a reunion.

Look 2 posts above yours :D
 

aldamon

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I just pulled Row Bs right by the stage. Can't pull the trigger for $270 though. :(
 

FoBoT

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Originally posted by: Sraaz
Sweet, they're coming to the Sprint Center in KC. I am SO going.

the stupid thing isn't finished, they still have the north/south streets closed and full of construction machines
they finally got 13th street cleared/paved and turned the stop lights back on
the construction around here is taking too long to get done