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Newest Update:
I went to a web group for Van Halen, and asked for any help. This is what I have recieved so far......
I've been gone for a week and am just going through old digests, so I
don't
know if this has been answered or not, but I am looking at my ticket
stub
for the Logan show and it was on March 31, 1979. If memory serves
correct
... it was pouring rain that night and a long drive up to Logan from
Provo.
But entirely well worth it. The support act was some guys named the
Granati
Brothers, or something like that. I believe this was Van Halen's first
appearance in Utah -- but at the least, their first headlining show
there.
I have noticed that this date is not on the official tour list on the
VH
site, for whatever reason. But that is definitely the date.
I think VH also played the Salt Palace in late '79 -- but for some
reason I
couldn't make the show. I remember being disappointed that I couldn't
go.
Hope that helps,
Doug
My reply:YES YES YES!!!!!!! Is there any possible way I could
pay you to send me a copy of your ticket stub? I have
a big thing going on here at my work, and no one will
beleive me if I don't have some kind of actual proof.
Thank you very much, Steve
And his:
What's your address? Let me explain what I've got and you tell me the
best
way I can help you. But rest assured, whatever you've got going at
work, I
have plenty of proof of this concert so you will have no problem
setting
the record straight!
I actually did a story in our newspaper a while back on the business
side
of concerts, rising ticket prices, etc. As a backdrop to that article,
I
ran copies of a bunch of ticket stubs I had collected over the years --
and
of course, I included the Van Halen one from Logan ... and it is in a
very
prominent position and it clearly shows the date, cost, place, etc. I
could
send you a copy of the article in the mail, and you could show them the
stub. Or if you prefer, I could try and scan it in at home and e-mail
it to
you.
I also have a handful of black and white photos a friend of mine took
at
the show. We were right on the floor, he was taking a photo class in
college, and we reprinted a bunch of cool pics.
I also have a tour program from that night and the set list.
Let me know how I can help.
Doug
That Van Halen show has always been one of my favorites, all these
years.
Thanks everyone, for your time and comments.
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And as she plays,
her sweet song of laughter
floats through the air
and warms my heart
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