THE DAVID LEE ROTH BAND
From his signature martial arts inspired high kicks, sexual inudendo, and classic Roth schooled one-liners ala “You’re the kind of girl I’d give my name to. Well, not my real name” to new moves like the baton twirling finale, this performance was a welcome reminder that “Diamond” Dave is one of the greatest showmen to ever live. 

David Lee Roth took the stage with Van Halen’s classic “Hot For Teacher,” showing his age from his frown line to his hairline, yet still clearly illustrating that he’s young at heart and that he is dedicated to keeping his mind, body, and voice in top condition.  Looking much more comfortable than he’d been at the tour debut in Cleveland, Roth gave the audience a jolt of adrenaline and tore through countless early Van Halen classics, as well as his signature solo salute, “Yankee Rose.”

His band included bassist James Lamenzo from White Lion and (Zakk Wylde’s) Pride & Glory; guitarist Brian Young from the Atomic Punks early Van Halen tribute band; and drummer Ray Luzier, who coincidentally also performs in the Metal Shop spoof band also featuring Young’s Atomic Punks replacement Russ Parrish and Punks vocalist Ralph Saenz.  He’s played with Roth for years now, but perhaps you know him best as the drummer from Danger Kitty from the Discover Card “Love Rocket” Commercial.

Without a doubt stealing the show with a set list that read like a greatest hits (and more hits) album, Roth and band enthusiastically pulled out sing-along classic after classic.  These included “Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love,” “Panama,” “Mean Street,” “Unchained,” “Runnin’ With the Devil,” and “Jump,” just to name a few.  And of course, Roth would not let us forget the Van Halen preached simple pleasures in life with songs like “Dance The Night Away,” “Beautiful Girls,” “So This Is Love?” and “Little Dreamer.”

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