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Throwback Concert: Van Halen at The XFINITY Theatre 2015

Throwback Concert: Van Halen at The XFINITY Theatre 2015

Rest In Peace Eddie Van Halen. Eddie passed away this week at age 65.

Today we look back at Van Halen’s last ever Connecticut concert: 2015 at The XFINITY Theatre in Hartford. In total, Van Halen played Connecticut 20 times, dating back to 1978 when they opened up for Black Sabbath at the New Haven Coliseum. We thank Eddie and the rest of Van Halen for all the great shows and memories over the years.

 

Van Halen

Tour: North American Tour 2015

Special Guest: Kenny Wayne Shepherd

August 11, 2015

The XFINITY Theatre in Hartford, Connecticut

Setlist*

  1. Light Up The Sky
  2. Runnin’ With The Devil
  3. Remeo Delight
  4. Everybody Wants Some!!
  5. Drop Dead Legs
  6. Feel Your Love Tonight
  7. Somebody Get Me a Doctor
  8. She’s The Woman
  9. China Town
  10. I’ll Wait
  11. Drum Solo
  12. Little Guitars
  13. Dance The Night Away
  14. Beautiful Girls
  15. Women In Love…
  16. Hot For Teacher
  17. In a Simple Rhyme
  18. “Dirty Movies”
  19. Ice Cream Man (John Brim cover)
  20. Unchained
  21. Ain’t Talkin’ ’bout Love
  22. Guitar Solo
  23. You Really Got Me (The Kinks cover)
  24. Panama
  25. Jump (encore)

*source: setlist.fm

 

Check out these live performances (thanks to “Steve”)

 

Photos from the show (photo credit: Drew Carrano)

PODCAST – Thursday, October 8: Dennis House Speaks; Phase 3 Concert Developments; A “Tour” Of AJ’s House

PODCAST – Thursday, October 8: Dennis House Speaks; Phase 3 Concert Developments; A “Tour” Of AJ’s House

Chaz and AJ were teasing the Governor for being so excited about libraries opening up for phase 3, when a real librarian called in to school them on why libraries are so important. (0:00)

AJ takes us all on a mock tour of his house, if he were to put it up for sale on a real estate website. (5:56)

Dennis House was on to explain his departure from Channel 3 after 28 years, and hint at what might come next for him. (9:48)

Jimmy Koplik was on to talk to the Tribe about their favorite CT concerts, but first we all got to listen to a reporter interview Jimmy about Eddie Van Halen. Jimmy said he felt closer to Eddie than any other member of the band as he got to know them all. (24:49)

Dumb Ass News – AJ sounded like he had something stuck in his throat, so of course the sound byte was played and replayed a whole bunch. (45:13)

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The Local Bands Show 10/11/20

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Throwback Concert: Van Halen at New Haven Coliseum 1986

Throwback Concert: Van Halen at New Haven Coliseum 1986

Rest In Peace Eddie Van Halen. Eddie passed away on Tuesday at age 65.

Today we look back at when Van Halen, then with new singer Sammy Hagar, came to New Haven (or “New Halen” as they called it) in 1986. Van Halen played back-to-back nights at New Haven Coliseum on their 5150 Tour. You may recall the second show of the two nights at The Coliseum was filmed for their Live Without a Net Video, which you can still buy on Amazon!

 

Van Halen

Tour: 5150

Special Guest: Bachman-Turner Overdrive

August 26 & 27, 1986

New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Setlists*

Night One: August 26, 1986

  1. There’s Only One Way To Rock (Sammy Hagar song)
  2. Summer Nights
  3. Get Up
  4. Drum Solo
  5. Dreams
  6. 5150
  7. Bass Solo
  8. Panama
  9. Best of Both Worlds
  10. Love Walks In
  11. Good Enough
  12. Guitar Solo
  13. I Can’t Drive 55 (Sammy Hagar song)
  14. Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love
  15. You Really Got Me (The Kinks cover)
  16. Why Can’t This Be Love (encore)
  17. Rock and Roll (Led Zeppelin cover / encore)

Night Two: August 27, 1986

  1. You Really Got Me (The Kinks cover)
  2. There’s Only One Way To Rock (Sammy Hagar song)
  3. Summer Nights
  4. Get Up
  5. Drum Solo
  6. Dreams
  7. 5150
  8. Bass Solo
  9. Panama
  10. Best of Both Worlds
  11. Addicted To Love (Robert Palmer cover)
  12. Love Walks In
  13. Good Enough
  14. Guitar Solo
  15. I Can’t Drive 55 (Sammy Hagar song)
  16. Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love
  17. Summertime Blues (Eddie Cochran cover / encore #1)
  18. Wild Thing (Chip Taylor cover / encore #1)
  19. Why Can’t This Be Love (encore #2)
  20. Rock and Roll (Led Zeppelin cover / encore)

*source: setlist.fm

 

Check out these live performances from New Haven Coliseum

PODCAST – Wednesday, October 7: Remembering Eddie Van Halen

PODCAST – Wednesday, October 7: Remembering Eddie Van Halen

Dumb Ass News – Chaz’s wife, Jennifer was on the phone to share with the rest of us the “so bad but I can’t look away” Instagram account she found accidentally, while looking up Wolfgang Van Halen last night. (0:00)

Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik was on the phone to remember Eddie Van Halen. Jimmy booked the band for a total of 19 different shows, and explained the truth behind the infamous brown M&M’s tour rider request. (15:04)

Alex held for over an hour to share his Van Halen memories with Chaz and AJ. Then, Joe Meyers the movie critic was on to talk about Van Halen’s concert movie filmed in New Haven, “Live Without a Net.” (32:10)

Chaz couldn’t find the full interview, so instead he played select sound clips from an interview with Alex Van Halen, and then some isolated vocals from David Lee Roth. (40:09)

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Wednesday, October 7

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Wednesday, October 7

Our tribute to Eddie Van Halen.

 

 

6:00 – He failed at drums so he grabbed his brothers guitar. How it all started for Eddie Van Halen.

7:00 – Lita Ford tells a great story how making out with Eddie Van Halen almost turned tragic.
8:00 – Jimmy Koplik – How many times did Jimmy bring Van Halen to Connecticut?
8:20 – Movie Critic. Joe Meyers. James Bond, and the best concert movies.
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Image Credit: Chaz
Breaking: Eddie Van Halen Dead at 65

Breaking: Eddie Van Halen Dead at 65

Eddie Van Halen, legendary guitarist of Van Halen, has died at the age of 65 from throat cancer. Here’s photos from Van Halen’s 2015 show at the XFINITY Theatre. Photo credit: Drew Carrano

PODCAST – Tuesday, October 6: Bathroom Emergencies; Beefalo Update; New Jersey Vs. New Haven In A Pizza Fight

PODCAST – Tuesday, October 6: Bathroom Emergencies; Beefalo Update; New Jersey Vs. New Haven In A Pizza Fight

Stamford firefighter Tom G talked about how intense and precise the rescue operation is when window washers get stuck in their harnesses, while dozens of stories above the city. (0:00)

Phil had to disappear for a while yesterday while the show was on the air, because he had a bathroom emergency. (7:42)

Allie from the Ridgefield Playhouse was on to play the Tour Rider Game with the Tribe. Shockingly, no one was able to pick the correct comic that needs a stack of bobby pins. (11:56)

Captain Benecchi from the Plymouth Police called in an update on the beefalo steakout, and AJ had a LOT of thoughts about how to help. Then, a pizza fight broke out between Jeremy, who writes for NJ.com and Gorman Bechard, who directed a movie about “the only three pizza places that matter.” (32:03)

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