A friend of mine emailed Jim Koplik and he emailed him back saying that the CT show will definitely be at Mohegan Sun and it will be "early November." As of right now they have a show on 11/3 (NJ) and the next listed show is 11/13 (NY) so ya gotta figure it'll be sandwiched somewhere between those dates. :thumb:

Very cool Jimmy. I was wondering the same thing. I know a few weeks ago Jim Koplik had said on Mike Korolys show on wccc that it would happen. Now I don't have to worry about getting tickets for NY, NJ or Boston.

I had a feeling it would be between 11/3 and 11/13. Hopefully, they let us know soon.

I'd rather the show be in Hartford but Mohegan is fine too.

A friend of mine emailed Jim Koplik and he emailed him back saying that the CT show will definitely be at Mohegan Sun and it will be "early November." As of right now they have a show on 11/3 (NJ) and the next listed show is 11/13 (NY) so ya gotta figure it'll be sandwiched somewhere between those dates. :thumb:

Well they're in Boston on 10/30 so it can just as easily fall between then and 11/3.

I had a feeling it would be between 11/3 and 11/13. Hopefully, they let us know soon.

I'd rather the show be in Hartford but Mohegan is fine too.

Yeah, I'd definitely prefer Hartford too, but what the hell can we do?
I'm sure the announcement will be real soon. :bounce:

That's great and thanks for the info, hope it's true... It is a much easier drive for me going to Mohegan than going into Boston, so we'd definitely hit that stop instead.

same here. hope its true. mohegan is a much better venue to see bands in. and much closer.

any idea when it will be announced?

You know what a show at Mohegan Sun means, right?

It means about 1/3 of the set list will be cut in order to keep the show short. The casino wants you gambling, not watching a Van Halen concert.

I saw Sammy there in 2006. About 5 songs were dropped from the set list.

You know what a show at Mohegan Sun means, right?

It means about 1/3 of the set list will be cut in order to keep the show short. The casino wants you gambling, not watching a Van Halen concert.

I saw Sammy there in 2006. About 5 songs were dropped from the set list.

I was at the same Sammy show. I didn't think he dropped 5 songs. That seems like a lot. VH is not going to cut 1/3 of the show. That's ridiculous. So the show will be 40 minutes shorter than other shows?

Of course the casino wants you gambling, but they're open all night. That's plenty of time for you to lose your money to them. ;) The fact that you have to walk through the casino to get to (and leave) the show is enough of a temptation for them to reel you in.

Well I've seen plenty of shows at Mohegan Sun and shows never seemed to be cut short. I've seen some bands like Bowie and Yes play for over 2 hours.
On a side note on WCCC today Jim Koplik of Live Nation said for all the CT fans to save your gas money because Van Halen will be here in early november.

If you want to hear about Van Halen coming to CT click the link to the WCCC show 6 Concert Questions with Karolyi and Koplik and they go right into the Van Halen Press conference and that the show should be coming to CT. They also talk about Ozzfest. Its a good listen. Here is the link. Just hit the mp3 button to the right and it will start to play on WCCC site.

http://www.wccc.com/podcast.php?url=http://www.wccc.com/podcast/wccc_koplick.xml

Let keep all things CT here.

Thanks, OLO

Thanks, tsingleguy for posting that Koplik interview. Koplik also pointed out the huge window of available dates between 11/3 and 11/13. Still waiting here in CT....:smokin:

Keeping fingers crossed here as well.

Bump...any more news on this?? hopefully it would be announced soon?

Haven't heard anything yet...:irked:

I talked with Mike Karoliy @wccc a few days ago and he said it will more than likely be announced in a few weeks. A probable date although not confirmed will be November 5th. Listen this friday @ 2:30 to WCCC or @ Wccc.com, he'll be asking Jim Koplik of Live Nation.

I talked with Mike Karoliy @wccc a few days ago and he said it will more than likely be announced in a few weeks. A probable date although not confirmed will be November 5th. Listen this friday @ 2:30 to WCCC or @ Wccc.com, he'll be asking Jim Koplik of Live Nation.

I will be!!!! Thanks for the info.

Connecticut Sucks!

I was at the same Sammy show. I didn't think he dropped 5 songs. That seems like a lot. VH is not going to cut 1/3 of the show. That's ridiculous. So the show will be 40 minutes shorter than other shows?

Of course the casino wants you gambling, but they're open all night. That's plenty of time for you to lose your money to them. ;) The fact that you have to walk through the casino to get to (and leave) the show is enough of a temptation for them to reel you in.

We hashed this all out before in a thread on the 2006 Other Half Tour forum. I realize that I did hyperbolize by saying 1/3 of the show. Sammy's show at Mohegan was cut by at least three songs in 2006.

Meanwhile, still no CT show on the docket.

i've seen other concerts at mohegan and they were not cut short by any means!!

I was at the Mohegan Sun show with Sammy with a buddy of mine and they definately cut it short by a few songs. I was pissed. I wanted to hear,
5150, Amsterdam and Summer Nights and they did not play any of them.

We all knew that it was cut short a bit because most people were talking about it on the way out.

I was at the Mohegan Sun show with Sammy with a buddy of mine and they definately cut it short by a few songs. I was pissed. I wanted to hear,
5150, Amsterdam and Summer Nights and they did not play any of them.


I thought Sammy just substituted songs, which would have made it seem like the show was cut short. They didn't play the 3 songs that you wanted to hear because they played other ones in their place(s).

Oh well, if the show was indeed cut short, I doubt that Mohegan told him to do so.

Think they'd do CT and a 2nd show in Boston if that sells out?

I would think that "when" it sells out they would add a second show @ Mohegan. There so far is nothing much booked @ Mohegan. I guess it would depend on VH's schedule. You know after being there tuesday night for VR and AIC looking around the place there really aren't bad seats in the venue. The place really is so small that even if you are in the upper last row it's like being in the last row of the first section of seats in some of the bigger arenas like HCC or Worcester Centrum.

VH should certainly toss in another show at one of the "other" New England venues such as Mohegan, or the DCU Center, or etc, simply because many of the Northeast VH fans and myself included, hate going to Boston. It's just the way it is.... Mohegan is a very nice venue---smaller than some sure, but with easy access, can stay right there overnight, hit the casino, eat, etc after the show. One stop shopping!:thumb:

I'm definitely banking on another show in the area, cause I'm simply NOT going to Boston... my wife and I, (and more than a few friends too) already decided that at a house party last weekend..... it was a heavy topic of discussion, as most all are fans.

We'll see what happens. Hope we get a chance to see them at Mohegan.

I would think that "when" it sells out they would add a second show @ Mohegan. There so far is nothing much booked @ Mohegan. I guess it would depend on VH's schedule. You know after being there tuesday night for VR and AIC looking around the place there really aren't bad seats in the venue. The place really is so small that even if you are in the upper last row it's like being in the last row of the first section of seats in some of the bigger arenas like HCC or Worcester Centrum.

I agree, Sickman, the venue is smaller and there really aren't any bad seats. It's just, for me, a longer drive to get there, and not a good place for tail-gating. But, we gotta do what we gotta do.
For some reason I don't think they'll add a 2nd show (hope I'm wrong) since there's shows in surrounding areas (NY, Boston).

I had VIP for sammy at mohegan, it is smaller than the HCC, by close to 7000 seats for concert seating - Hmm, 7000 times 100, that's a shit load of money I wouldn't want to miss out on - and as far as Mohegan having a short set list, I recall Sam blurting something about having a curfew to meet (imposed by the Casino) as well as a request for no profanity (that didn't work). If Roth is in rare form, profanity will be the dialect of choice. I'm bringing my 6 year old son, I don't care if Roth can't sing a note or say anything other than F&*k, because in another 22 years Ed will be dead, so for me, now is the time. I want to see them in the HCC - no strings attached - no governor, so to speak. They haven't missed a date here since before 1984. So with that, why the hell did they not immediately get a date in CT? Maybe we do suck....now:confused:

Well they more or less announced that Van Halen will be at Mohegan Sun arena on Friday October 5th. on WCCC. They did the 6 Questions with Koplik (Live Nation Promoter) and the dj aked ok would it be safe to say it will be on the first week of October probably a friday night @ Mohegan Sun. The promoters answer was that he should play power ball because he was on a roll. They couldn't officially announce it due to Van Halen Management. You can hear it at WCCC.com click on podcasts.

Oh yeah he also mentioned this will be the smallest venue by far that VH will be playing on this tour and when it does sell out a second date will NOT be added.

Oh yeah he also mentioned this will be the smallest venue by far that VH will be playing on this tour and when it does sell out a second date will NOT be added.

Well, so much for the 1st week of November. :D

A Friday night sounds cool! October 5th would mean one of the first shows of the tour. Nice.

October 4th is my 10 year anniversary so this will coincide as an extended celebration!!!

My wife wants to go to the show too.

Happy Anniversary dude, I was hoping for the Nov. 5th since my bday is the 6th but I will take it when I can get it.

October 4th is my 10 year anniversary so this will coincide as an extended celebration!!!

My wife wants to go to the show too.


What a conincidence, 10yrs on the same date for me too, bro...I'll be on Boston on the 30th...:thumb:

so, whens it gonna be announced officially??? cant wait!! this is a great venue. especially to see a band like van halen. and on the first few shows of the tour!!

just listened to it. sounds positive. says he feels comfortable saying dont buy tickets to any other show. and that hes not working on it anymore. so it must be booked?

Sounds like it, but it is Van Halen, so until it's officially announced, anything can happen as we well know. Jim also mentioned "still juggling dates", so that means anytime from early october to january, too. lol. Doesn't matter really, cause whenever it is, (as long as it isn't Oct-18-29, out of the country on business!) I'm there.

Well now that you said it it probably will be on one of those dates!

keeping fingers crossed. cause im not buying VH in boston tix because of this rumor...

Well now that you said it it probably will be on one of those dates!

Yep, that's my luck, so probably, LOL!

Yep, that's my luck, so probably, LOL!

you probably jinxed it lol

if boston sold out this fast...damn, dunno how im gonna be able to get mohegan tix.

BUT, i heard a rumor the first 20 rows were already sold to scalpers at Boston, and boston sells ALOT to scalpers. so that could be a reason why it sold out so fast.

you probably jinxed it lol

if boston sold out this fast...damn, dunno how im gonna be able to get mohegan tix.

BUT, i heard a rumor the first 20 rows were already sold to scalpers at Boston, and boston sells ALOT to scalpers. so that could be a reason why it sold out so fast.

Don't be so hard on ILAA... ;)

Just heard a promo on WCCC for Van Halen coming to the Mohegan Sun on Friday, October 5th. Tix on sale Friday at 10:00 which is cool because I'm off that day!

Just heard a promo on WCCC for Van Halen coming to the Mohegan Sun on Friday, October 5th. Tix on sale Friday at 10:00 which is cool because I'm off that day!

awesome!

Just heard a promo on WCCC for Van Halen coming to the Mohegan Sun on Friday, October 5th. Tix on sale Friday at 10:00 which is cool because I'm off that day!

Im off as well, Hoping I don't get shut out like Boston!

Im off as well, Hoping I don't get shut out like Boston!

I'm hoping the same thing!

I was actually online when Boston tix went on sale on Sat. and I tried to see what kind of tix I'd get and it was a bitch just to get through. It was 10:13 and I only got through once and they were shitty seats.
With Mohegan being a smaller venue and with ILAA and the fact that the casino gives a lot of tix to high-rollers, I'm having my worries about getting good seats for this show.

I'm hoping the same thing!

I was actually online when Boston tix went on sale on Sat. and I tried to see what kind of tix I'd get and it was a bitch just to get through. It was 10:13 and I only got through once and they were shitty seats.
With Mohegan being a smaller venue and with ILAA and the fact that the casino gives a lot of tix to high-rollers, I'm having my worries about getting good seats for this show.

in all seriousness, ive been to TONS of shows at mohegan at all different seats. and theres really not a bad seat in the house its so small.

cant wait till its on ticketmaster. im definitely gonna be online before 10 so i can get tix:headbang:

in all seriousness, ive been to TONS of shows at mohegan at all different seats. and theres really not a bad seat in the house its so small.

cant wait till its on ticketmaster. im definitely gonna be online before 10 so i can get tix:headbang:

But that's what I'm saying, it'll sell out faster since it's a smaller venue. And because it's a casino, several of the tix will go to high-rollers.

I totally understand that there's not a bad seat there as I've seen several shows there as well. I'm just hoping I actually get a seat!:D

But that's what I'm saying, it'll sell out faster since it's a smaller venue. And because it's a casino, several of the tix will go to high-rollers.

I totally understand that there's not a bad seat there as I've seen several shows there as well. I'm just hoping I actually get a seat!:D

ya, same here!! ill be there 5 of 10am trying to get tix...

actually, last year i got tix for sammy/MA. right before he came on. some lady comes up to us asks if we want to go upfront. we go to 2nd row!

so now just waiting for the annoncement?? cant be too far away since someone heard promo for it on wccc

Why does the old civic center get bypassed these days? It seems lately that the casino has a stronghold on getting bands in there. You would think VH would want as many seats as possible. I perfer the old civic center, downtown, etc. I still can't understand why they played the sub base in 93'. I'll do my best to get seats for Mohegan though!

Why does the old civic center get bypassed these days? It seems lately that the casino has a stronghold on getting bands in there. You would think VH would want as many seats as possible. I perfer the old civic center, downtown, etc. I still can't understand why they played the sub base in 93'. I'll do my best to get seats for Mohegan though!

Simple answer is the Casino is in the business of making money and will pay the bands whatever it takes to get them there. Especially this VH tour that is selling out all over. People are willing to plop down $300-$700 a ticket just imagine what they may spend at the casino.

It's all about $$$. Bands don't care about having enough seats for their fans. It's the same reason why Aerosmith is always going to Mohegan now.

I think for the bands it's also about the accommodations. Every thing they could want is right there on site. No need to even leave the building to get to your room after the show. It's become the only place in CT that most bands will play after being there once.

I held off on the Boston tickets hoping that they would play at Mohegan Sun.

Is October 5th the projected date? That would be cool.. thats my B-day. VH with Roth on my B-day. Damn that would be sweet.

when can we expect and announcment and for tickets to go on sale?

any updates?

:headbang:

my buddy just emailed and said he heard that the CT date is Oct. 5th...friday...said he heard it on the radio...anyone else hear this...nothing on the VH website (what a surprise)

With all the talk of high roller tickets getting held, and small venues, why do we (the fans) here in Ct. seem to have to act so quickly to get seats? We get boned at every turn. I mean, I feel like I may possibly miss out if I don't toatally jump the gun and start clicking my brains out trying to get tickets for my home show. I'm already nervous that it could sell out in 10 minutes, and have NO chance of getting a seat. :barf: It really makes me angry that it's not like it's used to be. Even at The Meadows, at least you knew you were getting a lawn seat no matter when you started looking for tickets. For Balance, that place was a zoo. I understand the convienence of the idea, but we have a hell of a lot more than 10,000 VH fans in Ct., and to say we only get one show is tight. How many people were waiting in the rain in Groton? I was up front for Dreams, getting squished, doused with beer, teetering to the left and the right from the crowd, and hit Eddie in the guitar with a banner. Sam grabbed it and held it up. Best VH concert of all time......they played Unchained. Anyhow I'll do my best to be there. Incedently, if anyone here was at the Sammy show last year at Mohegan, I was the one who Sammy sang with during BOBW on the stage march:headbang: So the Sun will always be special no matter what I guess.

sweet!!!

yeah I was at that Sammy show too...


do the tickets go on sale on Friday for the Mohegan Sun?

if so I am going to have to be close to a computer.

I've heard nothing here yet..........

Tickets go on sale @ 10:00 am Friday for the Mohegan Sun show. For what it is worth about 2 months ago when they were talking with the promoter on the radio about it he said there would be 5000 tickets to put on sale and the rest are held by the band and the casino. That's about 2000-2500 seats being held back for ILAA, high rollers, and anyone else the casino wants to comp.

That just sucks, for the poor VH fans (including me). So 5000 or so seats for us non-VIP types. A-holes! Nothing posted anywhere yet about the confirmation. Nothing on Mohegans website. I can see them announcing it Thursday night. Anyway - thanks for the heads up. I'll be double clicking my ass off come Friday at 945am! :thumb:

Tickets go on sale @ 10:00 am Friday for the Mohegan Sun show. For what it is worth about 2 months ago when they were talking with the promoter on the radio about it he said there would be 5000 tickets to put on sale and the rest are held by the band and the casino. That's about 2000-2500 seats being held back for ILAA, high rollers, and anyone else the casino wants to comp.

F'n Great. Here we go again!

October 5 is an "open" date - if you notice, they are going every other night with a few exceptions where there is a longer gap.

http://www.norwichbulletin.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070827/NEWS01/70827023

$95.50, $125.50 and $190.50?? Wow!! :eek:

$95.50, $125.50 and $190.50?? Wow!! :eek:

That's the cost of only having 9,518 seats to fill, yet still having to pay VH as if you had 19,000 of those to fill...

Besides, you will FAIL to find a bad seat in this venue...

Pollstar is so far the only listing of the 10/5 M Sun date. I emailed Mohegan since I am a fairly high roller to try to get seats--see what happens.

That's the cost of only having 9,518 seats to fill, yet still having to pay VH as if you had 19,000 of those to fill...

Besides, you will FAIL to find a bad seat in this venue...

Too bad that is not how many seats they are trying to fill. Most shows there only have about 7500 available seats.

http://www.norwichbulletin.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070827/NEWS01/70827023

I feel sorry for the people that read that paper. Says the tickets go on sale Saturday. VH site says Friday.

$95.50, $125.50 and $190.50?? Wow!! :eek:

Other acts at Mohegan...

Aerosmith $110.00, $140.00 and $165.00

Jimmy Buffet
UPPER LEVEL $91.00 - US $251.00
LOWER LEVEL $176.00 - US $251.00
MAIN FLOOR $251.00

Heaven and Hell with Alice Cooper and Queensryche
UPPER LEVEL $49.50 - US $79.50
MAIN FLOOR, LOWER LEVEL $79.50

ZZ TOP
MAIN FLOOR, LOWER LEVEL $50.00
UPPER LEVEL $30.00 - US $40.00

Maroon 5
MAIN FLOOR, LOWER LEVEL $75.00
UPPER LEVEL $67.50

Other acts at Mohegan...

Aerosmith $110.00, $140.00 and $165.00

Jimmy Buffet
UPPER LEVEL $91.00 - US $251.00
LOWER LEVEL $176.00 - US $251.00
MAIN FLOOR $251.00

Heaven and Hell with Alice Cooper and Queensryche
UPPER LEVEL $49.50 - US $79.50
MAIN FLOOR, LOWER LEVEL $79.50

ZZ TOP
MAIN FLOOR, LOWER LEVEL $50.00
UPPER LEVEL $30.00 - US $40.00

Maroon 5
MAIN FLOOR, LOWER LEVEL $75.00
UPPER LEVEL $67.50

I knew it was going to be a lot, it's just that I've seen tix at their highest prices at some venues being $125, so I was figuring about $150 at Mohegan, not $195.
And, yes, I know that there are no horribly awful seats at Mohegan, but this is Van Halen and it was an automatic decision to get the highest-priced seats, it's just that now, I'm thinking about changing my mind. :irked:

And one other thing; Aerosmith tix have been ridiculously priced lately. They only play for about 75 minutes.

Maybe that's a blessing in disguise for me! lol I may actually get a seat!

And one other thing; Aerosmith tix have been ridiculously priced lately. They only play for about 75 minutes.

If VH has to limit their set, or only play for even 90 minutes, I would have to stand in for Alex during Somebody Get me a Doctor for it to be even remotely worth it!:mad:

I don't think they will be cutting anything short. Also I think when tickets go on sale you have a better chance of choosing best available rather than the upper ticket price. I sometimes find that the more specific you are the more of a chance of being shut out.

It's not posted on Ticketmaster or Live nation sites yet--not even the Mohegan site. Trust me, not doubting--it's only Tues...on another note,any NY fans interested in going to Philly 10/1? I am going but can't find a willing friend

It's opn the VH official site now

Still no "official" mention on Mohegan's site, or ticketmaster. What's the hold up?:confused:

i got tickets coming, my brother in law works there, I am guaranteed two tickets woo hooZ! no worries about not getting tix here!

i got tickets coming, my brother in law works there, I am guaranteed two tickets woo hooZ! no worries about not getting tix here!

Woo HooZ... Maybe they'll be the guaranteed tickets that I declined accepting...

Woo HooZ... Maybe they'll be the guaranteed tickets that I declined accepting...

Whoo Hooz, More for us....

Whoo Hooz, More for us....

I'll live vicariously through your reviews... :smokin:

Woo HooZ... Maybe they'll be the guaranteed tickets that I declined accepting...

Let me guess, Your not going cause Mike Anthony got axed right? I'm not thrilled that Eddie has turned into an eccentric old man, and treats band members like there empty loon bottles, But I'm excited that I get to take out the wife, Leave the two kids at home and have a good time seeing David Fucking Lee Roth at the helm of my all time favorite band. I have been waiting 22 yrs for this, I suffered the Sammy Hagar cabo wabo era and the Gary Speed Bump Cherone era to see Dave Back where he belongs. It doesn't matter to me who's playing bass guitar, It could be one of Daves midget body guards for all i care. Will I miss Mike? Sure he's the nicest guy in the whole bunch, He's a great human being, He's probably one of the biggest parts of the VH sound, But like I said, I'm getting to relive my youth for one night...it's a wonderful thing!

Let me guess, Your not going cause Mike Anthony got axed right?

Nope... I'm not going for the same reason I didn't go in 2004... There's nothing new brought to the the table to garner my interest...

Nope... I'm not going for the same reason I didn't go in 2004... There's nothing new brought to the the table to garner my interest...

Yeah, that's a fair statement. I'm not really sure why I just spent $94 (Boston show), other than to finally say, after 15 Van Halen shows, that I've seen them with David Lee Roth.

If I had to make a choice between Sammy's fall tour (are they ever going to release more dates?) and this VH tour, I'd probably go see Sammy's tour because it offers something different.

Many of the songs VH is going to perform on this tour, I saw them perform flawlessly in 1998. After witnessing Eddie's awful playing in 2004, I doubt I will get a flawless performance of anything on this tour.

Alas, I'm going merely out of curiosity. I very much anticipate that I'll be treating the show more as a critic than a fan.

Nope... I'm not going for the same reason I didn't go in 2004... There's nothing new brought to the the table to garner my interest...

Well I guess for the people who never saw them with Roth it will be something new. I saw them with Roth in 1984 but was a lot younger and have lost a lot of that memory. I also love the live shows so that's why I am going.

if anyone has--AND DOESNT WANT--2 seats--or even 1--at face value-i will gladly take them---i'd even trade a philly 10/1 ticket for one straight up--i called mohegan and i gamble a good amount and they said even if there were freebies, they'd go to HIGHER ROLLERS than me! F THEM!

Many of the songs VH is going to perform on this tour, I saw them perform flawlessly in 1998.

I wouldn't say "many" were performed in '98. It's more like "a few."

But you're right, they were most likely performed better then than they will be this tour.

The show is now listed on Mohegans website, giddy up!:headbang:

Well I guess for the people who never saw them with Roth it will be something new. I saw them with Roth in 1984 but was a lot younger and have lost a lot of that memory. I also love the live shows so that's why I am going.

Very true... and I'm not faulting anyone who wants to see this show either... I hope those who can get in have a blast and make those who didn't envious...

Very true... and I'm not faulting anyone who wants to see this show either... I hope those who can get in have a blast and make those who didn't envious...

Well I hope the reviews are good from the first few shows and hope I do get tix for the Mohegan Sun show. I do hope to make you envious also because if so than it was worth the hype, if not we were all suckered again.

I wouldn't say "many" were performed in '98. It's more like "a few."

But you're right, they were most likely performed better then than they will be this tour.

That's a fair criticism. I can live with that.

so what price range you guys gonna pay for this show?? im going with either 95$ or 125$ but most likely 95$

the way i look at it, its just an RNR show. and how many chances will i get to see DLR/EVH on the same stage?? sure we can bitch and drama here all we want about Mike not being on it, but in the end ill grab a beer, and go to both VH and Sammy/MA. im not missing this!

just like ill see Guns n roses if they come by again. even though its just axl rose. how many chances do you get?? just forget the bs and have a good time

Let me guess, Your not going cause Mike Anthony got axed right? I'm not thrilled that Eddie has turned into an eccentric old man, and treats band members like there empty loon bottles, But I'm excited that I get to take out the wife, Leave the two kids at home and have a good time seeing David Fucking Lee Roth at the helm of my all time favorite band. I have been waiting 22 yrs for this, I suffered the Sammy Hagar cabo wabo era and the Gary Speed Bump Cherone era to see Dave Back where he belongs. It doesn't matter to me who's playing bass guitar, It could be one of Daves midget body guards for all i care. Will I miss Mike? Sure he's the nicest guy in the whole bunch, He's a great human being, He's probably one of the biggest parts of the VH sound, But like I said, I'm getting to relive my youth for one night...it's a wonderful thing!

That's one of the best posts I've ever read on this messageboard. Well done and I have to agree. I'll certainly miss Mike too as he was and still is a great guy and a very integral part of VH ---one that especially us older guys will never forget in a million years...I mean really how could we... but at the end of the day, there is no way I'm going to miss what may in fact be the last chance to ever see my favorite band, in whatever morph of the original. I'm really looking forward to seeing Dave on stage again with the brothers for the first time in over two decades. That alone is worth the admission to me.

And being at Mohegan, will be even better!:thumb:

:thumb: :thumb:

The way I see it, there won't be time to pick seats, and I'm sure most ,if not all, the lower rim seats won't be available anyway. I'll take whatever I get!

I just want A ticket!

There's no way I'm missing the show either etc, etc.

But do you really prefer seeing a show at Mohegan over the Meadows? I don't. Sure Mohegan doesn't really have a horrible seat and the venue is more intimate, but the casino does lack the tailgating and the outdoor air.
Also, the Meadows is closer to me. :p

Sorry, just some senseless rambling...:rolleyes:

There's no way I'm missing the show either etc, etc.

But do you really prefer seeing a show at Mohegan over the Meadows? I don't. Sure Mohegan doesn't really have a horrible seat and the venue is more intimate, but the casino does lack the tailgating and the outdoor air.
Also, the Meadows is closer to me. :p

Sorry, just some senseless rambling...:rolleyes:

jimmy, it's not senseless because I'm in agreement. Meadows would have been a lot better IMO.

I'm trying to get 6 tickets which I don't think will happen. If I get less, it won't be me that isn't going. ;)

http://forums.norwichbulletin.com/viewtopic.php?t=11299

Wow - that was positive.....

Wow - that was positive.....

You're not kidding! :scared: Sarcasm aside, it doesn't look like readers of the Norwich Bulletin are excited about this tour.

Excuse me now while I put my rose-colored glasses on and get back to surfing the vhlinks forum.

Anyone know why ILAA is not listing this show on their site? Tix go on sale tomorrow on TM - don't ILAA tix normally sell before the TM tix?

Only guessing, but maybe the smallish arena can't handle the vip stage set up? Or maybe ILAA got boned like we did and didn't get an alotment of tickets for the promo? Or maybe they will go on sale after everything else is gone?....Just guessing though....

Who got tickets?!

10:01am
There were no tickets available that matched your request

Just got my ticket. Section 5 Row B. Can't wait. Would love meet to up with some fellow linkers before the show.

LOL - I had an appt this morning, got to my office at like 9:50. Took my computer almost 10 minutes to boot up, couldn't get on ticketmaster until 10:04, by which time nothing available as far as pairs.

:brickwall Fucking computer...

That said, something stinks in this whole process. I can understand this one with "only" 5000 tix, but I find it hard to believe the Boston Garden can sell out in 2-3 minutes, yet all these brokers can get seats.

I am looking for 2 tickets (side-by-side or in consecutive rows) for the Van Halen show at the Mohegan Sun on October 5. Specifically, I am looking for 2 tickets in the following sections ONLY:

Floor Section 1 or 3
Lower Level Sections 14 (unobstructed) 15, 26 (unobstructed) or 25.

Depending on the exact ticket location, I am willing to pay between $550 and $700 total for the 2 tickets.

If you have tickets that meet this criteria (and ONLY this criteria), please e-mail me at chazari99@hotmail.com.

LOL - I had an appt this morning, got to my office at like 9:50. Took my computer almost 10 minutes to boot up, couldn't get on ticketmaster until 10:04, by which time nothing available as far as pairs.

:brickwall Fucking computer...

That said, something stinks in this whole process. I can understand this one with "only" 5000 tix, but I find it hard to believe the Boston Garden can sell out in 2-3 minutes, yet all these brokers can get seats.


I agree it sucks. I couldn't get Boston tickets. I think someone posted in another thread that Live Nation gives tickets ahead of time to Ticketmaster and the Stub Hubs of the world. Less and less tickets are going to Ticketmaster and more are going to th brokers.

Such fucking B.S. Was on line at 10:00 and the phone and fuckin nothing. God Damned brokers. Fuck

Waited an hour in line ... NOTHING! .. I am so pissed!

just got my tickets to the show....

I am way in the back in section 109 but who cares..... 100.00 bucks aint bad.

COOL.... October 5th is my B-day so I get to see VH on my bday....

SHHHWWWEEEEEETTT!!!!!

was online right at 10am, phone as well... NOthing!!! fuck..

Wow - it was like pulling teeth, but I was on my cell phone with a buddy in mass, both on line and on the company phone at ticketmaster and it kept coming up nothing found, then out of the blue at 10:02, I hit for 4 tickets in row 117. Not bad, and I am SOOOOOOOOOO glad I got them. My buddy on the phone got nothing on the internet, but scored 2 on the phone. What a pain in the ass. But, I am sooooo there! YES!:thumb: :headbang:

I just scored 5 tickets.... But I plan on putting through the shredder, just so I can claim that they had emtpy seats...

;)

I just scored 5 tickets.... But I plan on putting through the shredder, just so I can claim that they had emtpy seats...

;)

how did you score 5 tickets??? I couldnt even score 1

you have to keep trying and trying and trying....

I tried 7 times to score 2 tickets for my buddy and me and it kept coming up nothing found. But I kept after it and finally scored 2 tickets in 119.

keep on it and you should be ok... I know its a pain in the ass...:brickwall :brickwall

how did you score 5 tickets??? I couldnt even score 1

It was only a joke regarding spending the money on 5 tickets to only shred them so there'd be empty seats to support the haters who claimed there would be empty seats...

I got on ticketmaster.com at 10:00am sharp and got two tix in Section 110. I wanted to check 'em out in early October before seeing them at MSG in November (and maybe the Meadowlands, too). I'm gonna try NOT to read any reviews for that first week of shows or find out what the setlist is beforehand, so I go in cold turkey.

Un-fucking-believable!!! :irked: Ticketmaster sucks.

Well, looks like I'll be putting my trust in my Mohegan 'connection.' He's a friend of my in-laws. So looks like I'll be kissing some ass for a month. :brickwall :D

If I can get them they'll be free and great seats. If not, I may be going through one of those stupid broker things.

...this show better be fucking worth it!!!!!!

still tried more...nothing..hopefully they add a 2nd leg. im sure they will considering how GOOD this leg is selling out

I got in at 10:00 after refreshing my browser for 2 minutes straight. It took me 5-6 tries. I finally got 2 in section 112 and took them. I didn't want to take any chances. I kept trying for the MasterCard tickets and after 15 minutes it gave me 2 in secion 18 for $190.00 each! I passed as they weren't that much better than my cestion 112 seats for more than twice the cost. I probably should have grabbed them to sell as these were the only 2 times today that I got in. My advice is to keep trying even tomorrow and later days as tickets for these concerts open up. The problem both lies with Ticketmaster and the Mohegan Sun as they "hold" back tickets. I have seen it many times at this arena. Good luck to everyone, I am going to keep trying for better seats and see what happens.
--whaler8

I got in at 10:00 after refreshing my browser for 2 minutes straight. It took me 5-6 tries. I finally got 2 in section 112 and took them. I didn't want to take any chances. I kept trying for the MasterCard tickets and after 15 minutes it gave me 2 in secion 18 for $190.00 each! I passed as they weren't that much better than my cestion 112 seats for more than twice the cost. I probably should have grabbed them to sell as these were the only 2 times today that I got in. My advice is to keep trying even tomorrow and later days as tickets for these concerts open up. The problem both lies with Ticketmaster and the Mohegan Sun as they "hold" back tickets. I have seen it many times at this arena. Good luck to everyone, I am going to keep trying for better seats and see what happens.
--whaler8

if you get better seats, mind selling those 2 my way??:thumb:

No luck for me today. I was clicking right at 10 and nothing. Did it for half and hour straight. Looks like I might be making the trek up to Montreal to see them. If I can get tickets for that show.

Just found out that the Casino is SOLD OUT of rooms that night (weekend). Mohegan is directing people to 2 Norwich hotels..Wow:eek:

http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=mohegan+sun+van+halen&category0=

I got tickets in sec 119 for my wife and I, and was/am very happy to get them! AND, I got a room last week thru my Players Club VIP contact which was cool, so I'm golden..The rooms were non-existant even then and I had to really work my contact to get one.. Tickets were super tough to get today also and the scalper/brokers are just getting way too out of hand with their scarfing them all up, IMHO.

Anyway, happy camper here.

I'll see everyone that was lucky enough to get seats on October 5th. Should be a phenomenal time!:thumb:

A decent pre-show "Get Together" place for all you Out-of-Town Linkers...

Brown Derby Lounge
158 Norwich New London Tpke
Uncasville, Connecticut 06382 (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=158+Norwich+New+London+Tpke,+Uncasville,+CT&daddr=mohegan+sun&sll=41.426961,-72.103529&sspn=0.035524,0.068836&ie=UTF8&ll=41.461897,-72.098637&spn=0.071011,0.137672&z=13&om=1)

The Brown Derby Lounge
Located at 158 Norwich New London Tpke. (rt. 32) in Montville.
Phone 860-848-3407. The Brown Derby has five dart boards with excellent lighting. They have a fully stocked bar and kitchen that puts out excellent food. The Derby is a clean well mannered pub that is by far the local favorite.

Drive time from Mohegan Sun is approximately 8 minutes / 4.9 miles.

Directions: Leave the Mohegan Sun thru the Winter Entrance and bear left. Follow road to first light and go right on Sandy Desert Rd. At intersection go left onto Rt. 32. The Brown Derby is approximately 4.5 miles on the right.

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Other options:

Shotz Sports Bar
Located at 783 West Thames St., (Rt. 32), Norwich. Phone 860-889-8244. Shotz is a medium sized pub that serves food. Shotz has two dart boards with adequate lighting. Drive time to shotz is approximately 2 minutes /.8 tenths of a mile. Directions: Exit Winter Entrance of Mohegan Sun, go left on road to first stop sign. Go right on Sandy Desert Rd. At the T- intersection go right and Shotz is on your left in approximately 1/2 mile.

Dillan's Bar and Grill
Located at 78 Franklin St., Norwich. Phone 860-859-2477. Dillan's is a small pub with two dart boards and adequate lighting. There is an attached dining area that serves food. Drive time is approximately 5 minutes / 3.6 miles from Mohegan Sun. Directions: Dillan's is in downtown Norwich.

Billy Wilson's Aging Still
Located at 57 Broadway, Norwich. Phone 860-887-8733. Billy Wilson's is a small pub with two dart boards and adequate lighting. Drive time is approximately 5 minutes / 3.5 miles from Mohegan Sun. Directions: Billy Wilson's is in downtown Norwich.

It took me about 10 minutes but I got 2 in section 116.
I tried to get a couple more but no dice.

I like to know how there are entries on StubHub already for this show right around 10:00am???

Anyone try the "Rent A WheelChair" Method? :sssh:

Handicap Accessible Seating Tickets
To better accommodate your needs, Mohegan Sun Arena has requested that all accessible seating ticket accommodations be solicited only through their representatives. Please contact a Mohegan Sun Arena representative for further help with your ticket purchase.* Advance ticket purchase may be required.

Telephone Number(s):
Info Line: (860) 862-TIXX(8499)
Casino : (888) 226-7711
Service Hours: Hours: Sun - Thu: 10am - 8pm Fri - Sat: 10am - midnight

I am way in the back in section 109

Way back is still close in this place... :thumb:

BTW: There is some tailgating (http://norwichbulletin.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=A6&Dato=20070830&Kategori=PHOTOGALLERIES&Lopenr=830004&Ref=PH) at Mohegan...

hGR5ukcoJWI

Way back is still close in this place... :thumb:

Yeah seats are good anywhere you are in the arena. And to the above post about renting a wheelchair, I wish I thought of that before I chopped my legs off.

GOT A PAIR IN 114 AND ONE SINGLE IN 115, Which i may sell--not sure. I got in right away on one computer and the other one nada...Also may need a person to go to boston with from ny on 10/1 or sell both--not sure till i get my ny/nj tix--feel free to PM me

I tried for 1 ticket at 10am on ticketmaster and no luck so I ended up buying a ticket off of ebay for 200.00 in Section 115 row E hope its a good seat for the price. What I have seen is the stage setup is going to be in the middle of the arena.

Well for what it's worth on the radio today Jim @ Live Nation said if all goes he would book VH on their second leg of the tour at The Dodge next summer. Atleast if it happens I won't have to sell blood and semen to afford tickets!

Well for what it's worth on the radio today Jim @ Live Nation said if all goes he would book VH on their second leg of the tour at The Dodge next summer. Atleast if it happens I won't have to sell blood and semen to afford tickets!

VH + Summer + Outdoor Arena = one hell of a good time!!!

hey since its my Birthday on October 5th I might even let you guys all buy me a beer at the VH show.....:headbang: :headbang:

just kidding....:D

Well for what it's worth on the radio today Jim @ Live Nation said if all goes he would book VH on their second leg of the tour at The Dodge next summer. Atleast if it happens I won't have to sell blood and semen to afford tickets!

2nd leg? Man, next summer is such a long way away. The whole outdoor VH show is a great concept, but it's so far away and this IS Van Halen..so I won't even get a fraction of a hope up. But it still is a nice thought. :thumb:

Hey does anyone know if the stage is going to be in the middle or at the end of the arena.

Hey does anyone know if the stage is going to be in the middle or at the end of the arena.

It'll be at the end...judging from photos I've seen and the seating chart on Ticketmaster.

I have section 115 row E is this a good seat or should I look for something closer.

I have section 115 row E is this a good seat or should I look for something closer.

i am in 115 as well--i think row g

You won't be dissapointed with 115. I would keep them unless you are looking to take out a loan for better seats.

My wife managed to get 4 tickets in Section 117. First try online said it was sold out, but she kept trying and we scored. We had planned to go to the Jersey show, but I'm glad we don't have to make that ride.

Tried Friday 10 am got nothing. Bit the bullett went on Ebay and managed to get 2 tickets section 105 hope they are good seats.

A decent pre-show "Get Together" place for all you Out-of-Town Linkers...

Brown Derby Lounge
158 Norwich New London Tpke
Uncasville, Connecticut 06382 (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=158+Norwich+New+London+Tpke,+Uncasville,+CT&daddr=mohegan+sun&sll=41.426961,-72.103529&sspn=0.035524,0.068836&ie=UTF8&ll=41.461897,-72.098637&spn=0.071011,0.137672&z=13&om=1)

The Brown Derby Lounge
Located at 158 Norwich New London Tpke. (rt. 32) in Montville.
Phone 860-848-3407. The Brown Derby has five dart boards with excellent lighting. They have a fully stocked bar and kitchen that puts out excellent food. The Derby is a clean well mannered pub that is by far the local favorite.

Drive time from Mohegan Sun is approximately 8 minutes / 4.9 miles.

Directions: Leave the Mohegan Sun thru the Winter Entrance and bear left. Follow road to first light and go right on Sandy Desert Rd. At intersection go left onto Rt. 32. The Brown Derby is approximately 4.5 miles on the right.


OK my VHLINKS brethren.... It's time to fess up... I picked up a single ticket for the show... Is anyone interested in making the http://www.brownderbylounge.com/ http://www.myspace.com/uncasvillebrownderby the official hang-out joint prior to the show?

Is there a bar at the Mohegen Sun? Haven't been there in a while

There are plenty of bars at Mohegan Sun. They are all near the arena too. Why not just pick one that is in the building.

There are plenty of bars at Mohegan Sun. They are all near the arena too. Why not just pick one that is in the building.

I agree!

What about the "waterfall bar?"

..actually what am I saying? I need to get a ticket first. :D

What about the "waterfall bar?"

..actually what am I saying? I need to get a ticket first. :D

That's probably the easiest one for people to find. I usually go there before and after shows for a drink. Since I don't gamble at all I usually end up drinking and smoking cigars while I am there.

That's probably the easiest one for people to find. I usually go there before and after shows for a drink. Since I don't gamble at all I usually end up drinking and smoking cigars while I am there.

It's funny you posted the ticket price's of the shows you went to. I was at the 7/10/93 show in Mansfield. I checked my ticket stub price was $20.50 $2 parking included. Unreal!

Here's a link to the bars at Mohegen. I don't see waterfall on there.

http://www.mohegansun.com/common/nightlife.jsp?s=entertainment

Here's a link to the bars at Mohegen. I don't see waterfall on there.

http://www.mohegansun.com/common/nightlife.jsp?s=entertainment

Yeah it's name isn't Waterfall but it is right out in the open in front of a giant in door waterfall. It is pretty noisy due to the waterfall but still pretty cool.

Yeah it's name isn't Waterfall but it is right out in the open in front of a giant in door waterfall. It is pretty noisy due to the waterfall but still pretty cool.


Im down for whatever. I'll let you CT locals make the call! Can't believe the show is a month and a day away!

It's funny you posted the ticket price's of the shows you went to. I was at the 7/10/93 show in Mansfield. I checked my ticket stub price was $20.50 $2 parking included. Unreal!

Yeah over the weekend I was going through all of my old VH cd's which is where I keep the ticket stub for that particular tour and thought it was amazing how the ticket prices have risen. Where have all the good times gone.

This is the "waterfall bar":

Taughannick Falls Bar
Located at the entrance to Tuscany restaurant, relax at the bar or on the terrace and enjoy a refreshing cocktail of your choice and the powerful rush of our 55-foot indoor waterfall cascading over the rocks onto Chahanameed's Island.

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday: 11:00 am - 12:30 am
Friday and Saturday: 11:00 am - 1:30 am
Sunday: 11:00 am - 12:30 am


It's right in the middle of Mohegan between the two casinos.

This is the "waterfall bar":

Taughannick Falls Bar
Located at the entrance to Tuscany restaurant, relax at the bar or on the terrace and enjoy a refreshing cocktail of your choice and the powerful rush of our 55-foot indoor waterfall cascading over the rocks onto Chahanameed's Island.

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday: 11:00 am - 12:30 am
Friday and Saturday: 11:00 am - 1:30 am
Sunday: 11:00 am - 12:30 am


It's right in the middle of Mohegan between the two casinos.


You beat me to it. It's outside Tuscany Restaurant. You can't miss it, by sight or by ear. It's loud.

I just came on board today for this show.

Personally, I'm a fan of the bar inside Wombi Rock, in the Casino of the Sky. But, I've only been to Mohegan twice. I dined at Tuscany and would not recommend it.

You beat me to it. It's outside Tuscany Restaurant. You can't miss it, by sight or by ear. It's loud.

I just came on board today for this show.

Personally, I'm a fan of the bar inside Wombi Rock, in the Casino of the Sky. But, I've only been to Mohegan twice. I dined at Tuscany and would not recommend it.

You know between my father and I we have eaten at most of the resturants inside the casino and most of them aren't that great.

You know between my father and I we have eaten at most of the resturants inside the casino and most of them aren't that great.

Michael Jordan's Steakhouse is way overpriced, but very good.

I had the lobster mashed potatoes, and I almost came in my pants.

Okay, I actually did. :)

You know between my father and I we have eaten at most of the resturants inside the casino and most of them aren't that great.

My wife and I agree that most of the restaurants aren't that great. And I have several friends that feel the same way. It's kind of strange. You would think those places would be much better.
The Longhouse (I think that's what it's called) wasn't bad. I remember the food was good, but I didn't think it was as good as the prices may have indicated. Too expensive.

You can always count on Krispy Kreme having a quality donut....

After the Sammy show in 2006 I tried the food court. Overpriced and not good. I think we're all in agreement here.

Well at least nobody is complaining about the alcohol. Well accept that it too is overpriced but it is any where you go.

Is there a time frame as to when this "Meet and Drink" is to take place? Show is at 8, so does that mean VH is at 8? , if they come on any later, will they have to reduce the show to get the 11pm Mohegan imposed curfew? Anyhow, I will be rocking Roth VH in the basement Friday October 5th, along with some friends (we have a "unofficial" VH tribute band), and that show in itself might be crazier than the "official" show that night.;) So I figure we will be rip roaring to arrive (at Mohegan) at around 6pm. However this is all subject to change, and cannot be confirmed nor denied at this time.....:p

maybe they will be selling some "Waboritas" at the bar? :D

just kidding.. ok bad joke...

I will settle for a glass of "Smoking Loon" during the show....:headbang: :headbang:

Im taking the day off and getting down there early to hit the tables for a couple of hours.

Im taking the day off and getting down there early to hit the tables for a couple of hours.

Yep, the wife and I are too. Place is gonna be packed tho, it's columbus day weekend, and it's sold out of hotel rooms. (luckily we have one) Consecutive shows playing every night too--Big and Rich on the 4th, VH on the 5th, Mana in the arena and America in the Wolfden on the 6th. America in the Wolfden again on the 7th.....gonna be a busy place....tables and slots will be packed, as will the restaurants and bars, but we're going to try anyway...Good luck!

may sell my 2 singles since i got a pair together--1 in section 112 and one in section 115--looking for best offer-trying to make a little on them for gambling and gas money--send a PM if u like

Not much talk here in the last couple days - So on this board there are only a handful attending this show? I know from reading some of the posts that I should feel very lucky to have 4 tickets in the same row (and believe me, I do feel lucky), but where is the "Youthful Exuberance" that we should be full of? I jump out of my chair at least three times a day and yell "UNCHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAINED :yell: :headbang: !!!!!!!!!

I've told my family I may not survive this tour, they understand.............;)

may sell my 2 singles since i got a pair together--1 in section 112 and one in section 115--looking for best offer-trying to make a little on them for gambling and gas money--send a PM if u like

OR EMAIL ME at simplerhym@aol.com. I'd rather sell them here than stubhub or ebay

Not much talk here in the last couple days - So on this board there are only a handful attending this show? I know from reading some of the posts that I should feel very lucky to have 4 tickets in the same row (and believe me, I do feel lucky), but where is the "Youthful Exuberance" that we should be full of? I jump out of my chair at least three times a day and yell "UNCHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAINED :yell: :headbang: !!!!!!!!!

I've told my family I may not survive this tour, they understand.............;)

Gettin older now,(who woulda thunk?) so whenever I jump outta the chair nowadays, I usually throw my back out, LOL! Thus I've learned to tone it down just a bit....until VH walk out on stage that is!:yell: "UNCHAAAAAAAAINED" is right--- right there with ya my VH brotha from anotha motha!!:thumb: Gettin itchy now.....:headbang:

Not much talk here in the last couple days - So on this board there are only a handful attending this show? I know from reading some of the posts that I should feel very lucky to have 4 tickets in the same row (and believe me, I do feel lucky), but where is the "Youthful Exuberance" that we should be full of? I jump out of my chair at least three times a day and yell "UNCHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAINED :yell: :headbang: !!!!!!!!!

I've told my family I may not survive this tour, they understand.............;)

Well, I will be at Mohegan that day. I don't have tickets yet. I'm also waiting on (hoping for) a connection of my in-law's to come through for me. He said to wait until the show gets closer before reminding him. It didn't hurt that I was the first one to ask him about tix. So I am trying to be a good boy so I can get rewarded. :D
This guy that I'm waiting on was at my wedding and he must remember how the best man included a couple of VH references in his speech. Also the DJ at my wedding (who is a friend of mine) said a few words about me and Van Halen before introducing my wife and me. He made fun of me for wanting "Love Walks In" as our introductory song. But he very easily swayed me to change it to "Panama!" :headbang:
Anyway, the guy must remember how important this is to me.

But once I know if I get these tix, I'll be jumpin around right there with ya!!
If not, I may have to check out the box office the day of the show and see what they got...if they have anything.

Oh believe me I am excited. In 1984 it was the first time I saw VH at the age of 11. My stepfather brought me and a friend of mine. Now I am bringing my 10 year old son and my stepfather to this show. It is going to be one hell of an experience.

"Alright boys!", now were getting somewhere. We are the 5th show of the tour, and they should have it down by then with no complications. I'm continuing my yelling and jumping, (still about 3 times a day). Been watching everything I can on you-tube that is prior to 1985. Some really good (funny) Roth interviews from 81/82. Got VH always running on the media player here at work, in the car, at home, (my 3 year old sings Unchained, tongue out & air guitar..what a sight that is!)and me & "the guys" jammed last night, and here was our set list:

In order:

Unchained
Drop dead legs
CGTSNM
Hear bout it later
Doctor
Simple rhyme
Growth
Bottoms up!
Teacher
Everybody wants some
Atomic punk

And the encore was a rip roaring :yell: Panama!

22 days and still counting, mmmmmm, were runnin a little bit hot tonight.......

I saw Dave in 02 Sam/Dave tour, I expect this to surpass that performance by light-years! :thumb:

I saw Dave in 02 Sam/Dave tour, I expect this to surpass that performance by light-years! :thumb:

Shouldn't take much to do that. ;) I wasn't too impressed with Dave on that tour. Anyway, this isn't just Dave...it's Van Halen.

Shouldn't take much to do that. ;) I wasn't too impressed with Dave on that tour. Anyway, this isn't just Dave...it's Van Halen.

RIGHT! :thumb:

Morning all, is there any concern here that those 25 songs or so on the set list won't all fit in the show at Mohegan Sun? I really hope they do, I don't want a watered down version of what everybody else gets, especially for the dough I shelled out.

Morning all, is there any concern here that those 25 songs or so on the set list won't all fit in the show at Mohegan Sun? I really hope they do, I don't want a watered down version of what everybody else gets, especially for the dough I shelled out.

Do you think the 25 song set list was a list of songs they'll rotate in and out of each show? Even so, I wouldn't be surprised if the show is a little short. I'm a little concerned about the later start time (8 PM) and fitting in an opening act. I would guess that they have to be off the stage at 11 pm, no? We won't really know until we compare this show to the previous four shows. Nothing we can do about it anyway, if you have aleady spent the $ for the tickets.

Do you think the 25 song set list was a list of songs they'll rotate in and out of each show? Even so, I wouldn't be surprised if the show is a little short. I'm a little concerned about the later start time (8 PM) and fitting in an opening act. I would guess that they have to be off the stage at 11 pm, no? We won't really know until we compare this show to the previous four shows. Nothing we can do about it anyway, if you have aleady spent the $ for the tickets.

Ok, at least I'm not the only one thinking about it. As far as I can see, there were no ILAA seating for this show, so we're getting boned on that. I assume (yeah, I know) that the extended stage ramp will not be there, and with the later start time you mentioned, an opening act would have to last only 15 minutes to get the stage ready for VH at let's say, 830 in order to blister through a 2.5 hour set; and still finish by 11pm. Which if you take the 25 proposed tunes x an average of 4 minutes, toss in Ed's solo, you get just about 2 hours. So I Would believe that the entire list is getting blasted at us, with minimal anecdotes. With that, I'll bet that the set list will not differ from what has been shown on the rehearsals. We just may not get all the songs listed at our show. Besides, Ed couldn't possibly remember more than 25 tunes in one night ;)

And when did Van Halen ever play a 2.5 hour set? I think the max I've seen was 2 hours 10 minutes on the OU812 tour.

I think the opportunity to see them in this smaller venue is enticing. I'm also going to the Boston show, so I'll see the full stage, etc.

OK--Anyone interested---I sold my singles for Mohegan but now I have 2 together in section 19---I am looking to make a few bucks--face with the fees was 400.00 for the pair---PM me offers and we can work something out

OK--Anyone interested---I sold my singles for Mohegan but now I have 2 together in section 19---I am looking to make a few bucks--face with the fees was 400.00 for the pair---PM me offers and we can work something out

also have 2 in sect 119 right off stage and a single in 115

Ok went to see Aerosmith at Mohegan and they went on stage at 9 PM and were off at 11 PM with at least two songs missing from there setlist from other nights so I think we will be screwed when Van Halen plays here cause it looks like the bands have a curfew of 11 pm so the casino can get people to gamble after the show.

Ok went to see Aerosmith at Mohegan and they went on stage at 9 PM and were off at 11 PM with at least two songs missing from there setlist from other nights so I think we will be screwed when Van Halen plays here cause it looks like the bands have a curfew of 11 pm so the casino can get people to gamble after the show.

BINGO! No pun intended.

Prepare to be disappointed, that way you won't be disappointed. Better yet, don't look at the reviews of the prior shows, that way you won't know that you've been screwed until you get home.

However, these bands could make an effort to get on stage earlier. I don't think 8:45 is that unreasonable.

The Heaven and Hell show was 4 hours long. Of coarse there were 3 bands plus 20 minutes in between to change up the stage. So yeah we will be screwed out of a few songs there. It's funny the DJ on our local rock station asked the Live Nation promoter if bands have a curfew at Mohegan Sun and he denied it but it is true. I have yet to see a show go past 11 pm there. The longest show I have seen was the YES 25th anniv. tour. They played for about 2-1/2 hours but they also started early.

For the heck of it went to ticketmaster and clicked 1 ticket and best avalible and it gave me sec 19 row q so I guess they are starting to release some tickets they were holding back before.

Thanks for letting us know tickets are being released...
I will keep my eye on this... Also ebay has some good deals popping up.

A friend of mine scored a single for under $ 100.00.

I have sec 23 but am looking to get something closer maybe I will keep my eye on ebay but dont want to pay way over face value.

The show is on a Friday night. Who cares when people get out of the show so they can gamble. It people get out at 1:00am, I'm sure they would still gamble if they wanted to. This is why I wish they played at the Hartford Civic Center or the Meadows.

Better, forget about the opening band. VH can easily play 3 hours. I'm sure Dave could fill in some gaps with his banter. :D

Is it true that the band has to be off at 11 pm?? Anyone know this for a fact? I've got some rooms reserved, and am getting ready to bid/buy some tix. There are 6 of us that were going to take the Ferry over from LI - now I'm wondering if I should save my $ for seats at Colesium/Garden/Meadowlands, if they're going to cut the set short. Damn...what to do? tough decision.

Better, forget about the opening band. VH can easily play 3 hours. I'm sure Dave could fill in some gaps with his banter. :D[/QUOTE]

Dave could fill in hours with his useless banter....

Mohegan will lose alot of concert goers if this behaviour continues. If I were them I would rather fill my seats with happy concert goers every night, simply because they will of course gain a larger percentage of them that will hang around and gamble afterwards. If everyone figures out they are cutting show times, many will simply bail and see the shows elsewhere, because they are getting extra songs for their money. From a business standpoint it is really a no-brainer IMHO. E=MC2

Just scored section 26 from ticketmaster. The seats are killer.
They have pairs available now also.

Went on ticketmaster right after you told us and I got sec 26 also. Now I am really excited because I scored a ticket on the side of the stage.

Just scored 10th row lowers. Sec 14 Eddie's side. Get 'em while they are hot.

I got seats too! The section isn't the greatest, but was able to get 6 together. Will still be going to the NY area shows.

Just scored 10th row lowers. Sec 14 Eddie's side. Get 'em while they are hot.

Oh, damn, now I'm pissed! How many did you get together? I wanted section 14, too.

I got 2 together in Sec 14 row J seats 9 and 10. Not too long after I finished my transaction, they were selling comparable seats on Wolfie's side.

Ticketmaster sucks,, I was damn lucky to check when I did.

On a related note
Last night there were some Mohegan Sun hotel rooms available. Neither of the other local hotels had vacancy for that night so, I went ahead and booked one at the Sun just in case.

This shit gets expensive real quick.

Man that fuckin pissed me off that tix were available. Since the radio was saying sold out I had to go the stubhub route to get tix and pay a lot more and now I could have gotten lower bowl seats for less than what I paid for uppers. Fuckin Mohegan. That's what we get for takin their land I suppose!

Man that fuckin pissed me off that tix were available. Since the radio was saying sold out I had to go the stubhub route to get tix and pay a lot more and now I could have gotten lower bowl seats for less than what I paid for uppers. Fuckin Mohegan. That's what we get for takin their land I suppose!


I kinda feel the same way - I shelled out 5 bills for "ok" seats, not even good. and now they play this game? I should have listened to the other posts about waiting til the week of. So, i gues i just try and get better seats for Woosta! What a shame ;)

I'll make a decision on "Woosta" after the Mohegan show. There is no way I will pay above face value.

Show start time is 8. I see 8 at some other venues as well. I don't see a problem with the set being cut. Opener goes on at 8-8:40. Set change. VH at 9-11. I've never been to a show where they played more then 2 hours.

Show start time is 8. I see 8 at some other venues as well. I don't see a problem with the set being cut. Opener goes on at 8-8:40. Set change. VH at 9-11. I've never been to a show where they played more then 2 hours.

Right. I've only once, in 1988, seen them go over 2 hours. The key is hitting the stage at 9.

Sasquatch and I spoke of the time crunch in post #178. There would be just enough time to pound out 25 songs and Ed's solo in 2 hours, based on a 4 minute average per song, and 20 minutes for Ed's solo. If they cut out all Dave's banter, and Al's solo, we might get all the songs, like everybody else. I could do without all the solo's and would prefer to see the "Song" list played in full. They need to be on stage raping us at 9 sharp to get "the list" done in full. I don't share the others' optimism. But hell, we'll all know NEXT FRIDAY now won't we!:headbang:

Just went on ticketmaster more tickets are being released. At 5:32 pm 9/24/07

Still available at 7:10. Funny I checked this morning around 7:30 and nothing was available. My guess is they don't have as many "high rollers" requesting tickets as they thought.

Still available at 7:10. Funny I checked this morning around 7:30 and nothing was available. My guess is they don't have as many "high rollers" requesting tickets as they thought.

Good theory.

Good theory.

I have tickets for the show (through my uncle whose a high roller) but I was curious to see what was left. I went on to TM and tried a bunch of times and didn't get squat.

Check back later tonight.

there selling section 26 on ticketmaster now.

7:40pm Tuesday night, section 21 now available...

I have 2 tickets Sec 23 I will sell for face value if anyone is interested send me a message. They are side by side. I ended up getting four in a row with my buddies and I am selling these 2 for what I paid for them.

hard tix ? what is total price you'd want with shipping? send me a PM

Ok we are a week away. Can we get an official roll call and meeting spot. Looking forward to meeting up with some fellow linkers. I wish it was tonight based on the good reviews we have heard from NC.

Well I for one am glad that it is a week way. It will give the sound guy a chance to work out some kinks and the band as well. I'm not counting on there being good sound at Mohegan at least not where I am sitting. Uppers on Wolfies side. If you are more towards the center of the arena or the floor the sound will be much better. I know from experience. I once saw Godsmack there and had seats directly behind the soundboard. The sound was good but there was scaffolding set up in front of us for a projector so the ushers moved us to the bass players side of the stage and that was all you heard all night was a muffled sound.

What is around the Mohegan ???

Is it in the middle of nowhere ?

I plan on getting there at 3 to avoid the famous CT traffic. Leaving Jersey at noon.

Best thing to do is just meat inside of the casino somewhere. There are plenty of bars to hang out at. Also there is almost never traffic around the casino. Not even at the end of the shows. The longest I have sat in traffic at the end of a show is about 5 minutes and never have before a show.

Im hoping to get there around 2 or 3 from Boston. Hit the tables for a couple hours and then meet up with some people for some cold ones a couple hours before the show. What was the name of that bar in Mohegen that was mentioned earlier? Waterfall? I need to go back in the thread and look it up.

Be running in there about 5-6pm ish, thirsty as hell. The bar is called Taughanick Falls Bar; outside or next to the Tuscany Restaurant. Bar stools for 4 please! :headbang:

please help--2 lowers sec 19--face value--dont wanna get stuck for the 410.00

I've got two tickets for Mohegan section 112. My cost $220.:headbang:

Had two tickets, see you all in 6 days!:smokin:

I am down to one single for Mohegan section 115---face value--PM me asap

4 days from now, it all blows clear.......

nothing for sale. look for me im in sec 110 you cant miss me! i have a pair of shorts painted to a dime of eds red , white & black guitar , you cant miss me! i will be hanging out in the lobby, like the rest of you & my wife drinking beer! just come up & say hello we can bullshit about vh ! :) if you dont see me enjoy the show! i will see if i can post a picture after work. peace...TODD

I don't post alot, but I 'd sure prefer the company of some hardcore fans rather than the casino crowd. I'll be hanging out with a buddy. I am 6'5", shaved head, goatee. My buddy is about 5'9",, on the heavy side. Mark and Dean. If you see us, flash the sign and we'll share some cold ones. If it isn't too crazy, we'll be in the bar in the big open space (name escapes me). If that bar is too crowded, we'll try to pick somewhere fairly laid back. See ya there

I'll be there. I'll be in my red Boston University hockey jersey. Number 55, Van Halen printed on the back. (See avitar to your left.) Say hello if you see me.

With every show being recorded so far I hope Mohegans show is also recorded.

I'll be there!! My connection came through and a buddy of mine and I are going to see the Mighty Van Halen in 2 friggin' days!!! :bounce: :bounce:

I don't even know where the seats are and I don't really care at this point. I'm in!!!!:headbang:

2 days away!!!!!

I'm getting Itchy looking at all these clips!:eek:

All I have been listening to since Sunday is the boot from opening night. I can't friggin wait. This will be an awesome show.

Same here I am listen to every boot from this tour hope someone records this show to.

You might want to consider the horse book bar for a place to hang out. From my experience that's the place where you get lots of free drinks without really having to gamble much. Maybe put a $5 bet on a horse or sit at the bar and put a few bucks in the video poker machine and the bartenders generally keep hooking you up. Of course, the better you tip them...

2 MORE DAYS!

I am considering the trek, but need one EXCELLENT seat.
Floor Eds Side---first section------if you have one, let me know....

I am considering the trek, but need one EXCELLENT seat.
Floor Eds Side---first section------if you have one, let me know....

Now online at ticketmaster...
Van Halen
Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT
Fri, Oct 5, 2007 08:00 PM
Section 16
Row K
Seats 15
Description
PRICE LEVEL 1
LOWER LEVEL
ENTER VIA SKY ENTRANCE Type1
Full Price Ticket Ticket Price US $190.50
Convenience ChargeUS $7.00

Section 5
Row J
Seats 8
PRICE LEVEL 1
MAIN FLOOR Type1 Full Price Ticket Ticket PriceUS $190.50
Convenience ChargeUS $7.00

Got myself a brand new Mohegan Tribal Headdress right here, I say. ;) hehehe Oh yeah, getin' giddy now brothers!!:D I get chills when I watch the boot of ATCWR. You can barely hear Dave sing the chorus the crowd is so loud out ahead of him. OMFG, I just can't believe we get to see Roth front Van Halen, it's surreal. I hope I survive Friday night...............:barf:

Somebody get me a diaper! One day away. Feel like I'm seeing VH for the first time. The 2004 tour doesn't count.

We Got Next!

I keep telling my wife that this is so sureal. All the years that I've been saying, "I would love to have seen Dave and Ed on stage" is finally coming true. I certainly will savor the moment because this may be the last tour for these guys. Hopefully not, though.

35 hours to go!!!

This time tomorrow, I'll be getting "ready":spit: The anticipation is killing me.
avh35 lets Jam starting at noon!:headbang:

This time tomorrow, I'll be getting "ready":spit: The anticipation is killing me.
avh35 lets Jam starting at noon!:headbang:

Dude, you know I'm there!! And we open with :yell: UUUUUUNNNNNNNNCCCCCCCHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi everyone, I'm new to this board. This also is totally surreal for me, since I was not yet around when DLR was last in VH. Anyone I've been around the past month is sick of me talking about this show, but I am so excited and am sure tomorrow will be one of the great days of my life!!!!

Hi everyone, I'm new to this board. This also is totally surreal for me, since I was not yet around when DLR was last in VH. Anyone I've been around the past month is sick of me talking about this show, but I am so excited and am sure tomorrow will be one of the great days of my life!!!!

Welcome a "board". Don't worry, you'll lose your voice here before somebody gets sick of you talking about a Van Halen concert.

One more day!!!!!!!!! SO PSYCHED!

Leaving work in 5 min. :bounce: Let the party begin!!!!:bounce:

I have 2 great tickets for sale for tomorrow's Mohegan Sun show in Section 15, Row M (Eddie's side right next to stage). Price is $450, which is what I paid for pair. If anyone is interested, please e-mail me directly at chazari99@yahoo.com with your contact information. Please don't e-mail me on this site. I won't be checking it.

Thanks.

One More Day!

So!!! where's the drunking spot for tomorrow night? :drunk:

and more importantly, who's rented a room where all the Linkers can crash? :smokin:

13 1/2 hours before VH takes the stage!!!!

The wife and I are going to some Mexican restaurant before the show. I forget the name at this time. My brain is going 180 MPH right now!!!!

Well here it is day of the show, in about 13 hours Van Halen will take the stage with David Lee Roth at the helm in CT for the first time since March 29th 1984. Live in front of your naked steaming ears. I can't wait. I hope the crowd goes nuts tonight and makes it sound like 15000 screaming fans. We've all waited a long time for this and it is finally here. Enjoy the show everybody. I won't be hookin' up at any bars on account of having my 10 year old son with me but I'll be sportin' my 1984 tour shirt and I think my son will be wearing the same shirt. He may also wear one of my old Monsters of Rock shirts. If you can figure out who I am stop and say Hi.