After two aborted attempts to play Charlottesville, Van Halen didn’t sport any residue from the “medical condition” that sidelined guitarist Eddie Van Halen two months ago, roaring through a nearly two-hour set at John Paul Jones Arena Friday night.

Right now, fans who kept the faith — and kept their tickets — are getting ready for Van Halen’s concert tonight at the John Paul Jones Arena. Other fans, tempted, are trying to decide whether to jump at the chance.
After two postponements, the show is set to go on at 8 tonight, with rising star Ryan Shaw opening.