Man, cool that it's on a Saturday night...but it sucks for me that it's the same day as the Civil War football game in Eugene, which starts at 1:30.

Gonna be a quick change of attire and fast road trip...

ChargerDave,

Good to see your name on here again. Anytime I see Eugene, OR on here it brings back good memories. I'm going to fly to Charlotte to see the first show, (as long as we get tickets Saturday morning), I'll see them here in St. Louis, and then at least road trip it to Kansas City, if not more. Look forward to your reviews.

Rock on.

Right on. Sounds like a great time coming up...

GO Ducks...

The game should be over by halftime.. I will meet you at the schofsky center and we'll make a road trip...

GO Ducks...

BOOO!! :irked: LOL, J/K. :D

I'm still undecided about whether I'm going. Right now I'm feeling pretty pissed but if they're on their A game I might have to check them out.

Bump.

Anyone have the ticket prices for Portland handy? Or are they just as expensive as everywhere else?

I'll be at the Portland show reliving my childhood!

:)

Man I love Van Halen. I have been the huge fan for years. I have been there for every period of their history. I have scalped traveled you name it to see them. With this up coming tour I am little bit irritated. As a diehard fan, I would love to be in the ring, but that section is for rich rock fans only. the band is really taking advantage of their fans. We have stuck with this band through many ups and downs and this is the thanks we get. Some of the newer on sale shows 5 star have been $1000/$500 for 4 star. I did the 5 star last time and in all honesty felt ripped. My show got down grated to a GA 5 star section that they actually sold day of show tickets for $99 to fill it up. The only thing I felt was worth it was seeing the original lineup in soundcheck playing all the old stuff like it used to be. $1000 bucks come one....If you spend a little more you can buy a nice Wolgang, Ernie Ball possibly and something 5150 related. that is alot of money. The sad thing is that 5 star Portland is already gone. they can jack the prices as high as they want with people paying the prices. Stop the greed and with that BRING MIKE BACK.
Brent
Can you imagine how much the merchandise will be?????!!!!!!!!!!!!
To get the best tickets and merchandise at the 2007 show you need to take a second on your house.

I'll be attending the Portland show in full spandex and leg warmers. I'm a Seattle native and an alum of Washington State, so I couldn't give two fucks about the Civil War game. Yipee!

I'm getting tickets this Saterday but if you don't buy them online where can you go to get them? They are not being sold by ticketmaster.

GO ducks:thumb:
(pointless to say since the beave's, as usual, suck)

I honestly am totally lost with tickets and a little pissed off about it. ILAA had it up for WEEKS that they would go on sale on Friday, 9/21. I looked the day before yesterday and it still said the same thing. I look today and it says they went on sale yesterday. :wtf: 4 and 5 stars are sold out. It now says you can get tickets at rosequarter.com. rosequarter.com says they are available on 9/22. :wtf:

Lame.

I've obviously decided to go. I can't miss this.

I think you can buy them at safeway Ticketwest outlets that handle the rose garden and balzer games.

Gotta be available at Joes/ticketmaster too I'd think. I'm on the west side, where are you.

Gotta be available at Joes/ticketmaster too I'd think. I'm on the west side, where are you.


Nope, When Global Spectrum took over the Rose Garden from Paul "Asshole" Allen They kicked Ticketmaster out. LOL sure took that monopoly away from him, before he would rape you everywhere you turned he owned the Rose Garden, Ticketmaster and the Blazers.

http://ev14.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS:ROSE:RG07:RG1201:&linkID=global-rose&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode=

I'll be attending the Portland show in full spandex and leg warmers. I'm a Seattle native and an alum of Washington State, so I couldn't give two fucks about the Civil War game. Yipee!

Personally I pull for Alex Brink and Wazzu over all the rest.

I think I'm gonna join you guys down there in Portland for the show instead of going to Seattle... Key Arena in Seattle is kind of a shithole if you ask me...

Right on dude.

I just got absolute garbage for this show. I tried to get 4 tickets and all it brought up was the very back. Then after release-and-retry it all disappeared and I settled for 2 tickets at the very top. Heck, I spent less for 6th row at RUSH this summer.

WTF? In the past I was always able to get VH tickets right up front and close. For this it's just crap!

Ditto dude. I'm fuckin pissed off. I'm in 320. Thing is, I was on right at 10 and had 120 at least. They were locked but the site slowed down and they auto-released before I could settle. :irked:

Dude, I might as well be on the roof.

Fuck! I tried to tell myself I wouldn't get into a rant about being a bigger VH fan than 95% of the people with better seats than me...but this whole thing just sucks. Like all those people are into VH more than us? Yeah right...Every other variation including solo shows I've scored tix right up close. What, were people not interested then? Now somehow everyone is on the bandwagon or something.

Man, good tickets are much easier to get if you just buy singles. Kinda wish I was doing that for this show.

That was to worst luck I've ever had looking for tickets usually I get great seats within 5 minutes. I got sec 122 row G after 40 minutes. That not at all what I was expecting.

That was to worst luck I've ever had looking for tickets usually I get great seats within 5 minutes. I got sec 122 row G after 40 minutes. That not at all what I was expecting.

How many did you get?

Looks like I'll wind up with a ticket broker for this one. Maybe I'll take out that 2nd mortgage.

How many did you get?

Only 2

Man, good tickets are much easier to get if you just buy singles. Kinda wish I was doing that for this show.

Not true. But I looked 30 minutes after they went on sale. So who knows???

I just got mine. Music Millenium Ticket west. They are sec 331. Four tickets. It's way up there but at least strait on. The dipshit that sold me them thought they were behind the stage after I got them. I was scared till I researched online they are dead on to the left a little. You guys are all right. The ticket system in Portland for this show blows sweaty monkey nuts. Worst seats I've gotten for a VH show yet. I remember paying 20 bucks for the VH3 tour in 98 and the seats were great and easy to get. All well, I'm going!!!
:headbang:

Yeah, it all sucks. I paid $50 for first row center seats for the VH3 tour and got a towel and picks from Ed.

Row 21 on the floor. Can't wait!

Row 21 on the floor. Can't wait!

No kidding...me too!! Just got 'em on stubhub.com.

Woo Hoo!!!

My bro scored for me, him, and my gf Row 14 on the floor!!!

:bounce:

I may add that the site bogged down for him at 10am and he had 24th row and the site fucked up on him. He went back on and got the ones I mentioned above... I feel VERY lucky to get the ones we got especially after reading the previous posts. I feel very bad and even though I got decent seats, the way these ticket places work really piss me the fuck off!!!

Dude, you're totally lucky.

I just talked to a cousin I have that wants to go. He's friggn' loaded and said he'd buy some better ones on line and take me.

Family rules.:headbang:

I'll stubhub mine.

No kidding...me too!! Just got 'em on stubhub.com.

How much did you pay?

I scored tickets in section 101 row A on my first try at 10am yesterday and jumped on them as it seems tickets are going fast. Thought I did pretty well and can't wait for the show.

How much did you pay?

The base price was $270.00 per seat and with the commission and shipping it totaled out at $605.95. I can't believe how much it costs these days to see a band with a history. I mostly go to blues shows at clubs now...don't spend the bigger dollars very often.

i just looked today and they had 4 tickets in 200 section. They were not there on saturday. just letting people know if they want to get tickets

Well, so much for the Portland show.

Well, so much for the Portland show.

Whattaya mean? :confused:

By the way, that's one helluva name you got there. :D

Holy Shit!!! Seenbad and Dodge in the same building!! :smokin: I can see some foundation shaking! True legends! Have a great time boys and if you hook up, take some piccies! :thumb:

Holy Shit!!! Seenbad and Dodge in the same building!! :smokin: I can see some foundation shaking! True legends! Have a great time boys and if you hook up, take some piccies! :thumb:


Too funny!!!

I just saw last night that you're gonna be attending your first show ever!!! Congrats and have a great time!!!

Hopefully some of us Linkers can hook up before the show... We'll see. I gotta work that day, but should be off around 3 or 4. I know it takes two hours to get from here to Portland...

I know, it's so exciting.:bounce:

Hope you get to meet some of other Linkers hun. I can testify that you're well worth meeting! :headbang:

Man, cool that it's on a Saturday night...but it sucks for me that it's the same day as the Civil War football game in Eugene, which starts at 1:30.

Gonna be a quick change of attire and fast road trip...

Dave,

Enjoy the show. I'll be at that game too. I considered making the Rose Garden the one place I'd see them, myself.

Heh. Yeah, I'd like to meet you dodge. Let's see how it works out. I'll probably get to the show about when it starts, but I'll see if my cousin and our wives want to grab a cocktail or two somewhere.

Whattaya mean? :confused:

By the way, that's one helluva name you got there. :D

For me, it's 2004 all over again.
Here's the formula: Spend a stupid amount of time watching for the announcement of when the tickets are going to be sold...I miss it for a few days (gee, having a job can be so inconvenient at times), I then plug back in to discover that there wasn't any advance notice, and that the tickets were already put on sale, and everything but the nosebleed seats already gone. I see the same formula this time: Watch, watch, watch....TBA.....now they are on sale again, and again, nothing but shit seats available. I think I am going to say 'screw this' and wait for some other 'gone since the 90's' group to come through, or buy tickets for the next "Disney on Ice" disaster, and then see if I can get away with jumping the rail and pissing my initials in the ice before being thrown out by security. That is something I would pay $100 to see.

Everything else aside, this is definitely turning out to be the biggest cash-grab in history, since KISS went back on the road in 1996 (which I went to....yawn). Layers and layers of crap to wade through just to get a decent set of seats? Searches for tickets dwarfing any "Holy Grail" quest in known history?

They say SOLD OUT, but I am sure the Stub or other outlet will let me up there (from Grants Pass)----Hope to hook up with some of ya'll!

Bro, they aren't sold out at all.

http://www.rosequarter.com/

the 4 and 5 stars are, but not normal seating.

Yeah, for the hell of it, I went on there and granted there isn't great seats available (if you're looking for 4), but there are seats there if ya want to go...

Bro, they aren't sold out at all.

http://www.rosequarter.com/

the 4 and 5 stars are, but not normal seating.

Ahh, thanks Seenbad, was getting the "sold out" notification from van-halen.com---Hmmm, and usually that site is so reliable & up to date!!!! :D
prolly not too interested in the 4's & 5's anyway, unless I find a ticket Willy Wonka style :P See ya'll there!

Got my tickets in the mail today!!!

:bounce: :thumb: :headbang: :smokin:

I got first row in the top section, hopefully that won't be too bad. I don't give a fuck though. It's a road trip from Montana with my two friends so they'll be good times. Anybody know of a decent hotel near the arena we can stay at?

I got first row in the top section, hopefully that won't be too bad. I don't give a fuck though. It's a road trip from Montana with my two friends so they'll be good times. Anybody know of a decent hotel near the arena we can stay at?

You'll be able to see fine. The way that place is built, there's a decent view from just about everywhere (relatively speaking). There are also a lot of hotels in the blocks around the Rose Quarter. I'd bet that the Best Western across the street is booked, though (that's the closest). I think you can go on mapquest and it'll give you the local hotel info.

They say SOLD OUT, but I am sure the Stub or other outlet will let me up there (from Grants Pass)----Hope to hook up with some of ya'll!

Speaking of StubHub...

That's where I got my tickets, and they showed up a few days ago. They're the printed page kind and they sent an attachment saying that if the venue has a problem with the tickets to call the toll free number right away. I can remember being at another concert where the announcement outside the stadium said something about tickets not purchased from the box office may not be honored.

I've always had regular, standard-type tickets. Anyone ever have a problem with printed tickets?

Speaking of StubHub...
I've always had regular, standard-type tickets. Anyone ever have a problem with printed tickets?

The problem with your Ticketfast tickets is that you have no way of knowing if the seller didn't just print up several copies and sell them to other people. My advice is to get to the arena early because if there are multiple copies of your tickets floating around, you want to be the first person to use them.

The problem with your Ticketfast tickets is that you have no way of knowing if the seller didn't just print up several copies and sell them to other people. My advice is to get to the arena early because if there are multiple copies of your tickets floating around, you want to be the first person to use them.

Thanks for the tip...I hadn't thought of that. I sure as hell hope that Stubhub guarantees this. I've not bought from them before.

Stubhub does guarantee them. No worries there.

Now I have a worry. Mine I bought from Craigslist. I met the guy face to face and made the transaction with 800 bucks cash (probably looked like a total drug deal). Mine are the printed out kind. I'm taking a huge risk. If the tour cancels for whatever reason, I'm hosed. outside of that, I'm going to go to the box office and see if I can get hard tickets in exchange for these in 113. That post above got me thinkin...

Stubhub does guarantee them. No worries there.

Now I have a worry. Mine I bought from Craigslist. I met the guy face to face and made the transaction with 800 bucks cash (probably looked like a total drug deal). Mine are the printed out kind. I'm taking a huge risk. If the tour cancels for whatever reason, I'm hosed. outside of that, I'm going to go to the box office and see if I can get hard tickets in exchange for these in 113. That post above got me thinkin...

Seenbad, if that works...would you mind sending me a PM and letting me know? This thing of tickets printed on a home printer makes me nervous; I'd rather have the regular tickets in hand.

Be glad to. I'll try to do it tomorrow as I'll be on the east side anyways.

One week to go!!!:bounce:

Anyone going to Trans-Siberian Orchestra on the 2nd? I was listening to an interview on KGON with someone from TSO and they were talking about how they have different special guest performers at different shows, it got me thinking Van Halen plays on the 1st, and their next show is on the 3rd in Seattle. I don’t know about you guy but I'm wiling to pay $45 for the off chance Eddie shows up and plays a song or too. Again this is all just my speculation.

Fuck yeah! A week to go and I'm jacked! I'm leaving on Friday and driving with some old high school buddies to Portland from north-central Montana. It's gonna be a long (but fun) trip, I can't wait!

Just wanted to pass along the word...
I checked with the Rose Garden office and the doors open at 6:30PM. As was suggested to me, we're going to get into the stadium early, as we've got printed tickets, purchased from Stubhub. Just want to make sure we don't run into any "duplicate" problems. Enjoy the show everyone!!!

I'll be at Cucina Cucina a couple hours prior to grabba bite with my wife and cousin with his wife. Keep your eye open for a real hot guy with a real hot Korean gal hanging with my cousin and his way hot blonde wife. We might be with a couple other people too.

Besides seenbad, I'm also known as John. :)

I'll be at Cucina Cucina a couple hours prior to grabba bite with my wife and cousin with his wife. Keep your eye open for a real hot guy with a real hot Korean gal hanging with my cousin and his way hot blonde wife. We might be with a couple other people too.

Besides seenbad, I'm also known as John. :)

LOL thats funny.:headbang:

I'll be there wearing a Mad Anthony shirt, Diamond Dave cap, and EVH Converse shoes...along with the worst Van Halen ticket I've ever had by far.

I'm headed to Portland as well. Sitting in section 119.......not the greatest, but at least I'll be in da house!

119 won't be that bad bro. Look up at the 300's when you're there and you'll feel pretty good. ;)

119 won't be that bad bro. Look up at the 300's when you're there and you'll feel pretty good. ;)

Hey, screw you, I'm in the 300's! HAHAHAH!

J/K

I'm freakin' psyched!

The nice thing about the Rose Garden is, the view's pretty good from wherever you're sitting, compared to a lot of other stadiums.

Actually, that's a pretty good point. The price difference between 1 and 3 hundred levels really isn't justified except for maybe blazer games.

So, if I want to grab some good, fresh seafood, where's a good place to go? Living in Montana, you don't always get the freshest stuff. ;)

I notice the Rose Garden in Portland is releasing first level tickets this week.....

So, if I want to grab some good, fresh seafood, where's a good place to go? Living in Montana, you don't always get the freshest stuff. ;)

Jake's downtown is hands-down the best, IMO. The same company also owns McCormick & Schmick with a good menu.

I notice the Rose Garden in Portland is releasing first level tickets this week.....

Great. :rolleyes:

Jake's downtown is hands-down the best, IMO. The same company also owns McCormick & Schmick with a good menu.

Jakes is the place dude. Not far from the garden either. They were better when under different management, but still a good 9 out of 10 rating.

I saw 100 level tickets available on their website two weeks ago or so...

BTW, I dunno what time I'm gonna be getting down there (I have to work but getting off early) but I'd love to meet you guys at the venue or whatever just to say hi and introduce myself...

I'll be at the Cucina bud. Love to meet ya.

You guys are going to have a great time. I caught the Mighty VH at Staples on 11/20 and they were nothing short of spectacular!

I'll be seeing them again in Anaheim on 12/20 from a luxury suite. How friggin' awesome is that?!?

:)

Great. :rolleyes:


yes it is great..i was able to get out of the nose bleeds and will now be within 50 ft. of Sir Edward...:headbang:

:smokin:

And for that I'm glad, I just wish they'd sell whats on sale from the beginning so I didn't have to go the 200 dollar a piece route on stubhub.

By the way, it sounds like Cucina Cucina is closed and has been for a while. I had no idea. Anyways, that makes it a tough call on where to go for eats prior to the show. Widmer is still there for standing room beers I guess, but to sit down....not sure. Red Robin is all I can think of a few blocks away and I hate that place, not to mention it's probably going to be snowing and fackin cold.

Anybody have ideas on where to go close by to grub?

I want to go but can't find the time.Would love to meet you Seenbad!! Maybe the next round.:(

Hopefully there will be that next time buddy. :thumb:

Ok, I think I'm settled on the Portland Steak and Chop House for happy hour over there on 3rd at the Embassy. Might be a little late for the show. Not too concerned with Marley.

I hope it doesn't snow too badly in this area before we leave to head down to Portland... I'm thinkin' of leaving really early just so we don't get fucked by Mother Nature...

Well, It's not a huge winter/arctic type storm or anything. Just the potential for a couple inches between 11 and 1 for the most part is what they're saying. No big deal on the freeway.

Like I mentioned earlier, we're driving up from Eugene and the Civil War game (which looks pretty crappy now, so may bail early). Anyway, does anyone know the time VH goes on?

I was guessing about 9 pm.

Crossing my fingers the I-5 drive isn't too bad, with the weather and game traffic.

Funny thing is, I just got back from Portland tonight. I'm a high school football coach and we won at PGE and are headin' for the state championship next week!

Like I mentioned earlier, we're driving up from Eugene and the Civil War game (which looks pretty crappy now, so may bail early). Anyway, does anyone know the time VH goes on?

I was guessing about 9 pm.

Crossing my fingers the I-5 drive isn't too bad, with the weather and game traffic.

Funny thing is, I just got back from Portland tonight. I'm a high school football coach and we won at PGE and are headin' for the state championship next week!

Be careful, the shows have been starting earlier then people think. In NY the opening act was on at 8pm and VH was on at 8:45. I have read also of VH coming on even earlier then that. So to be safe, get in as soon as possible so you do not miss anything.

Agreed, from the sound of the past reviews, it's a good idea to get there a bit early. I don't think the storm is suppose to have impact until tomorrow, so the drive shouldn't be that big of a deal.

Seenbad, we're gonna try and get downtown for a drink before. If we make it, I'll check for you in the bar at the Chop House. See if you can put a Diver Down flag in the middle of the table!!!

Enjoy the show everybody...

Charger, this sounds like a helluva weekend for you. Congratulations on going to state. What HS do you coach?

Turbo, sounds good. Hopefully see ya there..... Did you used to post under a different name here? 944turbo?

Snow is coming down a little now...

earliest I've seen halen come on is 8:15. As late as 8:45.

Charger, this sounds like a helluva weekend for you. Congratulations on going to state. What HS do you coach?

Turbo, sounds good. Hopefully see ya there..... Did you used to post under a different name here? 944turbo?

Snow is coming down a little now...

earliest I've seen halen come on is 8:15. As late as 8:45.

No, wasn't me...I do remember the name, though. Snow's coming down a little thicker now, but it's not suppose to last. After these ticket prices, I'll take the bus downtown if necessary!

Yeah, he made a weird post about cheating on his wife with his next door neighbor then kind of disappeared. lol.

I think I'm going to park at the chophouse then max it in.

Yeah, he made a weird post about cheating on his wife with his next door neighbor then kind of disappeared. lol.

I think I'm going to park at the chophouse then max it in.

LOL!! Guy's probably somewhere in hiding!!

It's a MAX trip from downtown for us, too. Hope to see ya later...

Hey seen, pm me your cell # and maybe we'll meet up at the venue before the show... I dunno if we'll make it to the steak house...

is anyone bringing their camera?.. i know it says no cameras on the ticket but i,ve heard people have been bringing them in other venues

Okay...

My brother should be here in a few...

Portland, here we come!!!

is anyone bringing their camera?.. i know it says no cameras on the ticket but i,ve heard people have been bringing them in other venues

According to the Rose Quarter website, you can bring a digital still camera, but no SLR's or video.

Hey seen, pm me your cell # and maybe we'll meet up at the venue before the show... I dunno if we'll make it to the steak house...

Sorry so late man, pm sent. Hoping you have a blackberry gizmo.

I'm heading out from Beaverton in about 15 minutes. You kids be safe and enjoy the milk and cookies and all the nice music now.:devil:

I'm doing it a little backwards, eating before Marley. Typically I'd like to get my contact high BEFORE I eat.

Anyways, hope somebody snags some good vid. John out, with my cock out.:headbang:

Hey seenbad...

Sorry we didn't hook up; seemed like we were running 15 minutes late for everything yesterday. Hope you and all else here had a great time...it was a hell of a show!!! Let's make sure we get a plan together before the next one...

A great show indeed. I audio recorded and posted it last night on DIME (torrent). Here's the link for those interested... :headbang:

http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=172988&hit

Oh dude....you are the MAN. Thank you for doing that.:headbang: :thumb:

Unfortunately, it doesn't look like they are accepting new memberships on dime right now. :(

Oh dude....you are the MAN. Thank you for doing that.:headbang: :thumb:

Unfortunately, it doesn't look like they are accepting new memberships on dime right now. :(

No problem. Just keep trying at random times. A bunch of spots open up daily. Lots of good Van Halen recordings on there.

A great show indeed. I audio recorded and posted it last night on DIME (torrent). Here's the link for those interested... :headbang:

http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=172988&hit

thats awesome thanks!

did anyone manage to get any video footage?

Sounds like something happened towards the end from those reviews? Anybody got some insight on this?

Just wondering since they've still gotta do Vegas at the end of the month and my brother's talking about going.

I really don' think it's anything to look too deep in to Smitty. Really. I just don't think Dave realized Ed had his hand out and was waiting on doing the bow. Just didn't notice or spaced or something. I really don't think it was a deliberate snub but I could see where it could be viewed that way and obviously I wasn't the only one who noticed...hell, 17k or so did, but I don't think it was an intentional thing.

Hey seen, didn't get your pm until just now... Maybe next time...

My brother and I were joking about the "snub" incident how people will post about it... I guess we were right... I'm sure it wasn't anything intentional...

Seenbad, Did you see where DLR threw the big ass microphone off the stage? That didn't look too good Man. I was expecting him to ride that thing big time. I had a pretty good view when he walked off stage and he did not look too happy. And furthermore, How in the hell can he forget to join his band mates for a final bow? Something maybe amiss in Van Halen land.

Just my .02 Dude. Hope all is well though.

Yeah, I see what you're saying, and realize you can take it that way. I just don't see any reason to go there. Nothing visible happened during the show that would indicate something was wrong. He threw it over ON to the stage when he was coming off the little hook ramp. No big. I just didn't see him as angry about anything at all. Hope I'm right, but who knows. I just know I got punched in the face with a really kick ass show. I really don't care if he was pissed or not. That's his prerogative I guess, but pissed or not, he owed me a show for the cabbage we dished out, and he totally gave it. Good/Good. I guess if there was a reason to be pissed, he'd be pissed. It happens. I don't think even if he was, it's probably not as big of deal as what people would make it out to be. I don't see them being so brittle as to not being able to handle a little temper, even if I did think that's what it was.

Hell maybe there's some nonsense over that silly microphone. Oh well. Thanks for the info tho.

Maybe Dave had a bad veggie burrito for lunch and it was making a mad dash for the exit...

Regarding the bow - I thought it looked like he sorta did a bow and called it good, not knowing the rest of the band was going to stand there so long. DLR sometimes seems off in his own world anyway.

About the concert though, I thought it was pretty good. It sure did seemed like Mike's backing vocals were added into the mix though. It just sounded like it, not out front but in the background there.

I thought Ed's playing was somewhat choppy. Still great, but not what it was say, in 1998. At least he didn't seem all drunk and in his own world like three years ago.

Al was pretty good, and Dave did a great job. I thought Wolf's playing was generic.

I don't know if it is me seeing a bunch of variations through the years, or my cynical view of Eddie, but I didn't have that magical feeling I watching them on stage like I always thought I would. I always imagined it being something greater than the KISS reunion, but it didn't even seem like that. Probably part of that is because Mikey wasn't there.

Anyway, I'd love to see the tour again if the chance comes up.

did anyone manage to get any video footage?

Yep, there's some videos on You Tube this morning. Just search "Van Halen Portland," and a few will pop up.

Seenbad, Did you see where DLR threw the big ass microphone off the stage? That didn't look too good Man. I was expecting him to ride that thing big time. I had a pretty good view when he walked off stage and he did not look too happy. And furthermore, How in the hell can he forget to join his band mates for a final bow? Something maybe amiss in Van Halen land.

Just my .02 Dude. Hope all is well though.

He has stopped riding it. I'm guessing all of the people saying it looked "gay" have got to him. Which of course begs the question - if he isn't going to ride it, why bother with it at all?

He picks it up, drags it to the stage, and dumps it. He's been doing that for a month. Another conspiracy theory bites the dust.

Just thought I'd check to see if anybody had heard of any video recordings yet.

Let's see... It's 2:35am and there isn't any reviews from Seattle... Maybe the conspiracy theorists were right about Roth and the boys feuding...:rolleyes: :p

Let's see... It's 2:35am and there isn't any reviews from Seattle... Maybe the conspiracy theorists were right about Roth and the boys feuding...:rolleyes: :p

Now it's 8:42 (EST) and still no reviews from Seattle. I looked on the Key Arena website to see if the show had been canceled due to the weather those folks are having ... nothing was indicated to say that it was. If the show still went on, then I would guess the delay with input could be because of lines being down or something to that affect ... I hope the botton isn't dropping out ... if they can just keep it together until Atlantic City ... :brickwall

Just thought I'd check to see if anybody had heard of any video recordings yet.

Here's one...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rgdqvv-z5o8

There are a few more on YouTube, but not too many...

I wanted to go to this show....the problem? I couldn't justify spending $500+ for three tickets, and not get decent seats.

$500+ spent on two hours of losing your hearing, or $500+ spent towards the insane, unjustified rental rates of the Portland area, with no reason other than crooked local government driving up the cost of property, with artificial growth boundaries, for higher property tax income?

I went with the rent, but listened to VH in my Mustang for two hours Saturday, with the volume cranked to full....and the neighbors all staring at me like I was.....listening to Van Halen or something. That will teach them to continue sending their snot-nosed little brats over to my house at all hours of the day.
I had my own concert, and I got to pause it whenever I had to go back into the house to take a piss. Do you think Dave would halt the concert so I could go get a snack or take a leak? I didn't think so.

Home concert > Actual concert, with 30,000 people who all smell like Pot, and bathrooms 1/4 of a mile away

Here's one...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rgdqvv-z5o8

There are a few more on YouTube, but not too many...

Thanks. I'm trying to look for something to make a dvd out of.

Thanks. I'm trying to look for something to make a dvd out of.

I'd bet something shows up on the web within a few days. I saw a few cameras going throughout the show.