David Lee Roth
OLG Stage at Fallsview On line casino
Fallsview On line casino Resort
Niagara Falls. Ontario
Could 21, 2026
David Lee Roth introduced his “Don’t Love Me, Lease Me” tour to the OLG Stage at Fallsview On line casino on Thursday, Could 21, 2026. The previous Van Halen singer could not transfer or sing like he did again within the early days, however at 71 years previous, he nonetheless is aware of tips on how to work a crowd. For shut to 2 hours, Roth stayed on stage smiling, joking, dancing, and clearly having fun with each minute of the evening.
This was Roth’s first time enjoying the OLG Stage, and followers gave him a heat welcome from the second he walked out. The evening kicked off with “Panama” which set the tone for the evening. The present was loud, enjoyable, and full of Van Halen classics.
Roth’s voice confirmed its age at occasions, particularly on a number of the larger notes. His backup singers made up what Roth lacked vocally and the viewers didn’t appear to care. Individuals got here to listen to the songs, relive recollections, and spend an evening with considered one of rock’s most well-known frontmen. Roth gave them precisely that.
The setlist included songs like “Dance the Night time Away,” “Runnin’ with the Satan,” “Scorching for Instructor” and “Ain’t Talkin’ ’Bout Love.”
Probably the most emotional second of the live performance got here midway via the evening earlier than “Ice Cream Man.” Sitting on a stool along with his guitar, Roth spoke about Eddie Van Halen — or “Ed,” as he known as him — and mirrored on the early days of Van Halen, when the 2 would sit knee-to-knee in a tiny room at Eddie’s home writing songs collectively as a result of there was barely any area. He then shared how, years later, after all of the success, Eddie pulled his chair shut as soon as once more in his large recording studio so they may write their closing two songs collectively the identical manner they began – knee-to-knee. It was a touching full-circle second that clearly meant so much to Roth who appeared emotional.
It was a uncommon severe second throughout a present stuffed with laughs and good-time rock songs. It reminded everybody how a lot historical past these songs carry.
The band and backup singers sounded tight all evening and stored the power shifting. Roth spent a lot of the present dancing throughout the stage, speaking with followers, and throwing in his trademark humor. Even when the vocals had been tough, his persona carried the efficiency.
One factor lacking from the evening was Roth’s solo materials. Followers hoping to listen to songs like “Yankee Rose” or “Simply Like Paradise” left dissatisfied. The set stayed targeted on Van Halen songs.
The evening ended with “Leap,” turning the OLG Stage into one massive singalong as followers soaked within the closing moments of the evening.
David Lee Roth might not be the identical performer he was 40 years in the past, however he’s nonetheless a real showman. Thursday evening in Niagara Falls was not about good vocals or flashy stage strikes. It was about enjoyable, recollections, and celebrating the music that made Roth a rock star within the first place.
SETLIST:
- Panama (Van Halen track)
- Drop Useless Legs (Van Halen track)
- Romeo Delight (Van Halen track)
- Little Dreamer (Van Halen track)
- Blues Jam
- I’m the One (Van Halen track)
- Stunning Ladies (Van Halen track)
- Dance the Night time Away (Van Halen track)
- Ice Cream Man (John Brim cowl)
- You Actually Bought Me (The Kinks cowl)
- Jamie’s Cryin’ (Van Halen track)
- Unchained (Van Halen track)
- Imply Road (Van Halen track)
- Atomic Punk (Van Halen track)
- Ain’t Talkin’ ’bout Love (Van Halen track)
- Scorching for Instructor (Van Halen track)
- Everyone Desires Some!! (Van Halen track)
- Leap (Van Halen track)
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