About this episode

The episode features a discussion about David Lee Roth's recent concert and a review of the new 'Balance' box set.

EPISODE #116 - Heard you missed him well he’s back! Diamond David Lee Roth has hit the road with his solo band playing a solidly packed all classic Van Halen set list. Loud Dave has a spirited discussion with special guest Darren Paltrowitz (author of “DLR Book: How David Lee Roth Changed the World,” co-host of The DLR Cast) about Roth’s August 10th concert at The Paramount in Huntington, NY, which they both attended. The Daves breakdown the new “Balance” (Expanded Edition) box set plus more VH News and a new mailbag segment complete this August episode. Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google podcasts, Amazon Music, Podvine or iTunes. Connect with the Daves on Twitter: @ddunchained, Facebook: Dave & Dave Unchained – A Van Halen podcast, Instagram: ddunchainedpodcast or via email: ddunchainedpodcast@gmail.com

People in this episode

Host: Loud Dave

Guest: Darren Paltrowitz

Topics covered

• David Lee Roth
• Van Halen
• concert review
• music news
• box set review
• mailbag segment

Keywords

• David Lee Roth
• Van Halen
• concert
• Balance box set
• Darren Paltrowitz
• music podcast
• DLR Cast

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: DLR Book: How David Lee Roth Changed the World, The DLR Cast

Books & works: Balance (Expanded Edition)

Places: Huntington, NY

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