The Beacon TheatreNew York City
David Lee Roth’s sixth solo tour hit the Beacon Theatre in New York City, and as much as I loved Dave with Van Halen, I have to confess, this night they were not missed. This was Diamond Dave’s party. As he put it, “Welcome to Club Dave.” Fans were treated to a night packed with hits from his solo work and the Van Halen years, as well as Dave’s signature quips and raunchy mischief.
Dave hit the stage with "Hot For Teacher" Backed by a great band, the tune demonstrated everyone’s musical chops and signaled where the night was going. With songs like Runnin’ With The Devil, The Cradle Will Rock, Just A Gigolo/I Ain’t Got Nobody, Yankee Rose, California Girls, and You Really Got Me, Dave really had us.
Wearing a black outfit that was a mix between cowboy and road warrior, Dave looked so great to a girl in the front row that she splashed her drink on his pant leg to get his attention. Dave quietly disappeared backstage and reappeared with a full bottle of Jack Daniels. After a quick nip, he held the bottle firmly between his legs and shook it, pouring it all over her. Once she was bathed in whiskey, the flirting started.
“Hey hot stuff,” said Dave. “Can I make a booty call this early in the show? You’re hot enough to make Michael Jackson quit the Boy Scouts.” To another woman he said, “You’ve done more for brunettes than Snow White.”
“Is everybody having a reasonable time so far?” asked Dave several times. Apparently so, because a slightly overweight, intoxicated fan leaped on stage to hug him. With slapstick delivery Dave announced, “Ladies and Gentlemen, a big hand for Sammy Hagar,” which brought roars from the crowd.
One of the best moments all night was right after curtain call when Dave came back with "Jump." Master Dave took a long stick and twirled it around his body just like you've seen a million times on Kung Fu Theatre. His serious and measured discipline was almost as impressive as his exciting vocal performance.
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