OFFICIAL EPK

Van Wirsing pays homage to one of the most iconic hard rock bands of all time – Van Halen. Focusing on the “Diamond” Dave era of the band’s catalog, Van Wirsing brings together the amazing talents of five veteran Central PA musicians, each with decades of experience on the stage. Think of it as a local supergroup of sorts. ​

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Despite its collective talent, the band’s origins are quite inconspicuous. Van Wirsing came together in the summer of 2025 to perform a 40-minute set of classic VH tunes at a legendary Central PA backyard bash. The band’s set resonated with everyone in attendance, and after video footage of the performance emerged on social media, there was hype. A LOT of hype!

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Bret Michaels (yes, THAT Bret Michaels) caught wind of the band and invited Van Wirsing to perform on stage with him at Spyglass Ridge Winery in Pennsylvania. The performance brought down the house, and overnight Van Wirsing went from backyard band to a legitimate tribute to the music of VH. 

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Since then, Van Wirsing headlined the annual Rock the Food Bank benefit in December 2025 at XL Live in Harrisburg, PA, and the band’s first full show in February 2026 at West Shore Theatre in New Cumberland was sold out. In July 2026, Van Wirsing shared the bill with Vixen, Fuel, and Bret Michaels Band at Hollywood Casino in Grantville, PA, and its video of “Eruption” has garnered more than 1 million views on Facebook.