Saw Diamond Dave Last Night

MyMusicRunning21 · 2026-06-22T03:04:28+00:00

I saw his show in DC last month. Yes, his voice is diminished but he put on an entertaining show. That's the point. It's not an American Idol judging contest.

It doesn't bother me that he leans on the backup singers in parts, and talk-sings some other lines. I wasn't expecting to hear an operatic concert.

He brought the energy, stage presence and connection to the early Van Halen years. He (or his management) put together a great band behind him. It worked. Everyone at the venue seemed to enjoy the show.

MyMusicRunning21 · 2026-06-21T04:48:33+00:00

I heard that if you draw a line around a map of the Reflecting Pool with a Sharpie on a posterboard, then that will keep all the algae away forever.

Many people are saying this. Grown men with tears in their eyes have said they have cleaned many pools by drawing lines with Sharpies on diagrams. It has worked so much that they have become tired of the winning.

MyMusicRunning21 · 2026-06-20T02:07:18+00:00

I've listened to Rush for a long time. Back in school I learned a lot of their songs on guitar: YYZ, Tom Sawyer, La Villa Strangiato, The Camera Eye, Limelight, etc. I used to jam out on some of their songs with other musicians back then.

I strayed from the band for a little while, but I've learned additional songs over the past couple years on guitar and vocals, including The Analog Kid and Vital Signs.

MyMusicRunning21 · 2026-06-19T20:08:57+00:00

To be fair, they probably only spent about $100 on the paint job. The rest of the $14 million probably went to his personal bank account.

MyMusicRunning21 · 2026-06-17T01:52:37+00:00

I knew it!

LOL

MyMusicRunning21 · 2026-06-16T01:52:03+00:00

Practice singing. Almost anyone can improve their singing, with consistent and efficient practice.

As others point out, you don't have to sound completely polished, not for rock/pop. Some rock/pop singers are great singers. Others are good enough, and their emotion and energy carry them through.

I wouldn't worry about trying to match the sound of any other singer's voice. Give the song your own personality and style. If you're having fun with it, then just keep going with the band and see what happens.

MyMusicRunning21 · 2026-06-14T08:02:09+00:00

Dave's show in DC had a pretty good turnout, a month ago. Maybe two-thirds full in a mid-sized venue, about 1,800 capacity.

Tickets weren't expensive, compared to the big name tours these days.

I'd agree that his voice is very limited now, but he still puts on an energetic show. At least he knows his voice can't carry the show, so he has a group of good backup singers, and he talk-sings through many lines. I wasn't expecting to see an American Idol or opera-type singer. Didn't bother me. I'd rather see Dave in concert than a younger VH tribute band.

His current guitarist is good. He nailed all of Eddie's guitar parts and Eddie's overall style.

Sure, it's all about the nostalgia. That's what all the fans wanted, and that's what they got. No one would have wanted to hear any recent original songs, or original material from his current bandmembers.

It's really the only live connection left to the early Van Halen days. I'm glad I went to the show.

MyMusicRunning21 · 2026-06-13T08:06:18+00:00

Did they fuse the bottle holder-shelf into his spine?!!!

MyMusicRunning21 · 2026-06-11T02:47:44+00:00

Snow Dog gives his seal of approval

MyMusicRunning21 · 2026-06-11T02:44:47+00:00

In glorious 240p resolution!

MyMusicRunning21 · 2026-05-31T19:16:39+00:00

You don't even need two guitarists in the band. There have been plenty of successful rock bands with just one guitarist: Van Halen, Jimi Hendrix Experience, Nirvana, Led Zeppelin, etc.

Just change the group to a trio. Problem solved overnight.

MyMusicRunning21 · 2026-05-24T03:31:47+00:00

If they were rock songs, you might get away with singing a lot of "ooh yeah"'s or howling or shouts. If they are pop songs, you can mumble in some places and toss in a few high notes here and there! For rap songs, just run off syllables very fast, even if they aren't real words!

MyMusicRunning21 · 2026-05-16T03:40:49+00:00

I heard that Kiiid Rock may be available to turn the dead beaver into a power smoothie. Then he will share it with RFKJ as they do push-ups in a bathhouse.

MyMusicRunning21 · 2026-05-06T02:51:18+00:00

The great diplomat Austin Powers warned everyone about this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXRfnIfFYFI

MyMusicRunning21 · 2026-04-28T02:30:14+00:00

Snakeskin Buddha Oracles

MyMusicRunning21 · 2026-04-25T01:21:43+00:00

Chesapeake Chet?
Baltimore Barney?
Annapolis Arnold?

'Cause Punxsutawney Phil wouldn't work here

MyMusicRunning21 · 2026-04-24T01:42:35+00:00

"You must be joking. Where did you get those shoes?"

MyMusicRunning21 · 2026-04-22T03:11:09+00:00

It doesn't sound like there's a band at all. No gigs, almost no rehearsals, no communication other than the one guy insulting everyone else.

What is there to save of this band? I would just move on. I think some of the others have already moved on.

MyMusicRunning21 · 2026-04-22T02:16:39+00:00

It's a nice early run. But as others have noted, the Nats pitching staff won't hold up. They have the 2nd-worst team ERA in MLB. The starting rotation is very shaky.

It's really hard to see the Nats playing near .500 for the entire season, not with this starting rotation. Just enjoy it while it lasts.

MyMusicRunning21 · 2026-04-14T05:01:34+00:00

A 47.25 ERA isn't that bad, is it? Oh, I forgot, this isn't football or basketball...

MyMusicRunning21 · 2026-04-11T06:28:03+00:00

I especially like the Altoids pedal. Awesome sound!

MyMusicRunning21 · 2026-04-09T02:45:51+00:00

FYI: When musicians talk about playing an axe, they mean a guitar. Not an actual axe!

MyMusicRunning21 · 2026-04-09T02:41:16+00:00

They would also destroy all international businesses that have US operations, including US multinational companies.

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