Comments on: Van Halen concert review (in progress)

By: Ghost-Rider

Ghost-Rider — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 21:12:44 +0000

Thanks Mr. Shmo, for telling it like it truly was. The only time the sound was good was when I had my fingers in my ears to filter out the noise. (If only I hadn’t forgotten my HEAROS, I’ll never leave home without them again) Any one who gives this show high ratings is confusing Nostalgic VH Loyalty with the sad reality that they didn’t care enough for their fans to make the sound great. I’ve seen some great Rock bands that, frankly, really stink live. (Aerosmith of the late 70’s, when they were usually wasted. And Bob Dylan of the ——– insert date here, to name a couple.) I like VH’s albums as much as any one. I saw their first tour when they were an opening act and they were one of the greatest bands touring at the time, they literally stole the show from their headliner every time. To give them any kudos for this performance is a mistake. Come on Van Halen, we deserve better for being loyal fans and supporting you through all your trials and self induced tribulations.

By: Wade Tatangelo

Wade Tatangelo — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:35:29 +0000

Actually, it was Bob Marley’s son. And not bad at all in my opinion.

By: Joe Shmo

Joe Shmo — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:42:14 +0000

I think VH is a great band but the sound system was terrible. The sound was the worst sound system out of every concert I have been to. I did a little research and found out the sound was terrible on the 4-5 shows I read about so it wasnt some fluke here in Tampa. I dont understand how the guy reviewing the show^ could even tell if eddie was hitting half the notes in his solos-the sound was that bad. You couldnt tell what was going on half the time-and I am very familiar with Van Halen songs. Eddie wasnt even playing his solos like they are played it was like the easy version-I guess he was sick? I figured VH would have one of the best sounding PA(sound) systems around but it wasnt the case. I believe this sound system was rented and it just didnt cut it for a arena show. They probably sold their sound system after they split up years ago. I know I keep going on about how bad the sound was but its just such a let down because had they had a decent PA(sound system) the show could have been so good because VH are great musicians. O- did I mention the opening act was BOB Marleys grandson??????? It was really bad.

By: Nutmeg

Nutmeg — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 03:19:43 +0000

We were at the concert and frankly i was worried about Eddie. He seemed very disoriented and unstable. The great guitar solos weren’t his usual caliber. Glad to hear it was possibly the flu, there seems to be an epidemic here. We were hoping he wasn’t messed up on drugs or alcohol. David Lee Roths high energy definitely carried the show along with Alex. These guys didn’t stop. Wolf did a great job for his first concert tour and the fact that he is..16. All we could think is what an experience for a 16 year old, to play classic rock on a live stage with such great artists. Wow. My heart was troubled when I realized that there was not a moment when Eddie Van Halen put his arm around Wolf and said, “I want you to meet my son, I am so proud of him.” Cmon Dad. All in all, great music but wanted to see a stronger, more present Eddie.

By: Penis

Penis — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 23:31:16 +0000

You’re an ass.