Charlotte, NC

Get ready to rock, Charlotte …
because, if the videos of their rehearsals are any indication, the supergroup of the ’80s, Van Halen, will be bringing the house down on Thursday night at the Bobcats Arena.

Eddie Van Halen (for the uninitiated, he’s the lead guitarist and backing vocal. He was the one married to Valerie Bertinelli for so long), son Wolfgang Van Halen (bass), brother Alex Van Halen (drums … and, by now, you’ve got to know where they came up with the band’s name!) and the returning madman, David Lee Roth, on vocals, can still put together one of the most powerful sets in rock music. They’re definitely worth going to see. But, to sweeten the musical pot,

you’ll see Ki-Mani Marley, son of the legendary reggae artist Bob Marley. His music is as solid and feel-good as his late father’s, and he does a tight, lively set to intro the “main event” of the evening.

Just how good is this show (the starting point for their national reunion tour)? So good that tickets are already sold out! But you still might get a couple if you go to eBay, Craigslist, check the Charlotte Observer’s ads or visit Stubhub.com.