I currently live in the suburbs of Philadelphia PA (outside of Allentown, PA). Do you tour anymore? I’d Luv to see you in concert! I’d rush the stage, just for good measure. I ALWAYS found my way to the front of the stage at Zappa concerts. Which sadly, was only twice. Granted, I was born in December 1960, so I really didn't get that many opportunities. The 1st had 2B in 1973-74, but could have been a little later. I do remember 1-concert was the promo for Zoot Allure.
They are still available. You might have tried to access them from a different player on the site. Please try again and be sure to access them from the Early Years player.
If you are still having trouble we will definitely be able to help you.
Thank you for the response. I'm logged in, I select "Orders", then select "The Early Years". The Early Years player offers this from the drop down when you click on it: "View Details", "Share" and "New Playlist". I checked the Later Years player and that does still offer high and low res download options. BTW - thank again for doing this series, I know it was a labor of love.
Hi there. I paid for all of the Early Years episodes, but I don't see it in my purchases and I'm not able to stream beyond the initial preview minutes and can't download. Help requested! Thanks.
OK, revisiting Paul Gilbert's episode! He was SO GENEROUS to play licks along with the stories...you could just hear the love of a teenage guitar enthusiast oozing through --- really visceral and evocative!!!
There are different things that are included in each bundle so the prices do vary. It is a podcast for purchase and it helps support 2 important charities as well, Feeding America and Mr. Holland's Opus, which was Edward Van Halen's favorite charity.
EVH aside, I appreciate the Zappa Family Trust but what real percentage of this podcast moneypeel goes toward Feeding America and Mr. Holland's Opus. C'mon Dweeez!
With the help of the RWTD community we have been able to help feed a lot of people as well as get new instruments into the hands of many school children. I'll ne writting a blog about it soon.
thank you for doing this. thank you for sharing really great stuff on Youtube which is fantastic in itself, but I HAD to immerse myself in this series as I continue to mourn along with millions of others...
Dude! The Greg Howe episode is so good! The whole discussion of the VH "swing" is music to my ears. When people pass off VH has a just another hard rock band with a great guitar player I play songs like "Push Comes to Shove" to show how they are so much more than any other band of their generation.
BTW - Having guests that can play the licks and are set up to play during the interview is the best. It facilitates a much deeper discussion of the music.
Hey Dweezil, I’m 28 now and can’t agree more with how music is wallpaper for lifestyles in my generation. love how I can come to this podcast and hear people who appreciate music like I do! I also was wondering if you’ve ever heard push comes to shove played live ever. Thanks!
I finally got around to purchasing this first set of podcast episodes as a little birthday present to myself (my birthday is in 2 wks). Glad I did! Such awesome stories, and a just a great description of the friendships that can develop among people who share interests...A beautiful tribute to Eddie's memory.
Oh, not belated at all! In fact, my b-day is actually in just under 2 weeks (July 22). So your birthday greeting was a bit early, and very much appreciated!
Thanks to you and all of the great musicians who participated in your podcasts, future generations will know more about Edward than they ever will know about Beethoven, Mozart or any of the other fathers of music. Thank you Dweezil.
It’s been such a joy to listen to all these episodes, and I can’t wait for episodes about the Hagar years. You have a real talent at doing these interviews and analysis Dweezil. Just a great job.
Dweezil - many thanks for the bonus EPs!! I didn't think the Russ/Satchel episode was going to be one of my favorites. But there's so much lick analysis that just makes this one really stand out. The perfect ending to the Early Years EPs, so good!
Thank you C! He's a great player and obviously loves EVH. It was to chat with him. Glad you liked the episode. Almost ready to launch - Right Here, Right Now. I plan to release it on the 4th of July.
This has been a great journey so far. Many memories are coming back to me. I know I'm lucky, I saw the mighty VH in 1981 with my dad and 2 brothers.. I was 10 yrs old, nuts. At the end of the show the whole lighting rig above dropped down and became a giant <VH> logo.. and back then you didn't know what the show, stage, setlist would be ahead of time like you do now. We got to that show early and saw the 4 limos drive in, one by one.. still daylight outside, this was July... we couldn't see into the limos, tinted glass.. the last limo stopped right in front of our good sized gathering of people.. the door pops open and Dave, wearing leather and shades, hops out and struts right past the fans for the final 50 yards into the amphitheater (Chicago)... it was magical for a kid to see. Also saw Diver Down and 1984 tours, Eat Em and Smile tour, Steve Vai solo for Sex and Religion and many G3's.. I am grateful. I was also lucky enough to see Blues Saraceno play for a small crowd at a guitar store in suburban Chicago. This was at the "Sound Post" in LaGrange IL.. It was a promo for Bag End speakers. Blues was a young pup and he absolutely ripped!! Way better than a concert because it was intimate and loud.. and you could see him play.. afterwards Blues talked about his experience getting into the music biz. Great! I saw Jennifer with JB at the Chicago Theater, maybe 1999? Damn I love her. And one more, I saw a pretty young Greg Howe at the Thirsty Whale, Chicago. Howe is such a great, naturally gifted player and sounds even better now! Thank you Dweezil, you are the perfect ambassador to all things Eddie.
hey Dweezil
suggest maybe get Matthew Bruck , chat about tone and working with EVH ???
Hey Dweez,
Since you're sell’in vinyl anyway, how’s about making me a “copy” of Beat the Boots box sets 1, 2, & 3?
Hey Dweez,
I currently live in the suburbs of Philadelphia PA (outside of Allentown, PA). Do you tour anymore? I’d Luv to see you in concert! I’d rush the stage, just for good measure. I ALWAYS found my way to the front of the stage at Zappa concerts. Which sadly, was only twice. Granted, I was born in December 1960, so I really didn't get that many opportunities. The 1st had 2B in 1973-74, but could have been a little later. I do remember 1-concert was the promo for Zoot Allure.
I always felt "One foot out the door" was a Dave letting us know he was leaving the band or things were coming to an end.
Dweezil, why are the download links no longer available for the Early Years?
Please restore them.
Hi Kenneth,
They are still available. You might have tried to access them from a different player on the site. Please try again and be sure to access them from the Early Years player.
If you are still having trouble we will definitely be able to help you.
Please keep me posted.
Thank you for the response.
I'm logged in, I select "Orders", then select "The Early Years".
The Early Years player offers this from the drop down when you click on it: "View Details", "Share" and "New Playlist". I checked the Later Years player and that does still offer high and low res download options.
BTW - thank again for doing this series, I know it was a labor of love.
Hi there. I paid for all of the Early Years episodes, but I don't see it in my purchases and I'm not able to stream beyond the initial preview minutes and can't download. Help requested! Thanks.
OK, revisiting Paul Gilbert's episode! He was SO GENEROUS to play licks along with the stories...you could just hear the love of a teenage guitar enthusiast oozing through --- really visceral and evocative!!!
Wow, that Blues Saraceno paper bag story is crazy and HILARIOUS. So glad that whole thing didn't get edited out!
So , You guy's are talking about Van Halen , Stories and such, for $25.00
Hi Grant,
There are different things that are included in each bundle so the prices do vary. It is a podcast for purchase and it helps support 2 important charities as well, Feeding America and Mr. Holland's Opus, which was Edward Van Halen's favorite charity.
EVH aside, I appreciate the Zappa Family Trust but what real percentage of this podcast moneypeel goes toward Feeding America and Mr. Holland's Opus. C'mon Dweeez!
With the help of the RWTD community we have been able to help feed a lot of people as well as get new instruments into the hands of many school children. I'll ne writting a blog about it soon.
thank you for doing this. thank you for sharing really great stuff on Youtube which is fantastic in itself, but I HAD to immerse myself in this series as I continue to mourn along with millions of others...
Dude! The Greg Howe episode is so good!
The whole discussion of the VH "swing" is music to my ears.
When people pass off VH has a just another hard rock band with a great guitar player I play songs like "Push Comes to Shove" to show how they are so much more than any other band of their generation.
BTW - Having guests that can play the licks and are set up to play during the interview is the best. It facilitates a much deeper discussion of the music.
Great job Dweez!
Hey Dweezil, I’m 28 now and can’t agree more with how music is wallpaper for lifestyles in my generation. love how I can come to this podcast and hear people who appreciate music like I do! I also was wondering if you’ve ever heard push comes to shove played live ever. Thanks!
Hey Kevin,
Glad you're enjoying the podcast. I never heard the song performed live. I wish I had though! Who knows, maybe it'll turn up on a bootleg one day.
Hi Dweezil, Only just discovered this amazing series through your appearance on Tone Talk. Fantastic content for 50 something old guitarists!
Thanks for putting this together. Best, Ben
I finally got around to purchasing this first set of podcast episodes as a little birthday present to myself (my birthday is in 2 wks). Glad I did! Such awesome stories, and a just a great description of the friendships that can develop among people who share interests...A beautiful tribute to Eddie's memory.
Thanks Cory! Happy belated birthday! Glad you're enjoying the podcast series. Best, DZ
Oh, not belated at all! In fact, my b-day is actually in just under 2 weeks (July 22). So your birthday greeting was a bit early, and very much appreciated!
I love this so much and thought I knew EVERYTHING but learned so much. I cant wait for the Don Landee interview !!
Thanks to you and all of the great musicians who participated in your podcasts, future generations will know more about Edward than they ever will know about Beethoven, Mozart or any of the other fathers of music. Thank you Dweezil.
It’s been such a joy to listen to all these episodes, and I can’t wait for episodes about the Hagar years. You have a real talent at doing these interviews and analysis Dweezil. Just a great job.
I bet getting Dweezil, Satchel, and Blues together would be a good time. Lots of laughs. Thanks for the bonus episodes.
Dweezil - many thanks for the bonus EPs!!
I didn't think the Russ/Satchel episode was going to be one of my favorites. But there's so much lick analysis that just makes this one really stand out. The perfect ending to the Early Years EPs, so good!
Thank you C! He's a great player and obviously loves EVH. It was to chat with him. Glad you liked the episode. Almost ready to launch - Right Here, Right Now. I plan to release it on the 4th of July.
This has been a great journey so far. Many memories are coming back to me. I know I'm lucky, I saw the mighty VH in 1981 with my dad and 2 brothers.. I was 10 yrs old, nuts. At the end of the show the whole lighting rig above dropped down and became a giant <VH> logo.. and back then you didn't know what the show, stage, setlist would be ahead of time like you do now. We got to that show early and saw the 4 limos drive in, one by one.. still daylight outside, this was July... we couldn't see into the limos, tinted glass.. the last limo stopped right in front of our good sized gathering of people.. the door pops open and Dave, wearing leather and shades, hops out and struts right past the fans for the final 50 yards into the amphitheater (Chicago)... it was magical for a kid to see. Also saw Diver Down and 1984 tours, Eat Em and Smile tour, Steve Vai solo for Sex and Religion and many G3's.. I am grateful. I was also lucky enough to see Blues Saraceno play for a small crowd at a guitar store in suburban Chicago. This was at the "Sound Post" in LaGrange IL.. It was a promo for Bag End speakers. Blues was a young pup and he absolutely ripped!! Way better than a concert because it was intimate and loud.. and you could see him play.. afterwards Blues talked about his experience getting into the music biz. Great! I saw Jennifer with JB at the Chicago Theater, maybe 1999? Damn I love her. And one more, I saw a pretty young Greg Howe at the Thirsty Whale, Chicago. Howe is such a great, naturally gifted player and sounds even better now! Thank you Dweezil, you are the perfect ambassador to all things Eddie.