VAN HALEN NEWS DESK

See how Sammy, Mike and The Wabos are “Livin’ It up”

Michael has posted at his website a bunch of photos from a recent “Livin’ It Up Tour” stop in Texas. I think they’re gonna need mas tequila. Click HERE to check out the photos.

Sammy’s new album in stores next month

“Livin’ It Up,” Sammy’s first new studio album since 2002’s “Not 4 Sale,” will hit stores July 25 on Rhino Records. The full track listing for the set is as follows: 1. “Sam I Am” 2. “Livin’ On A Coastline” 3. “Mexico” 4. “The Way We Live” 5. “I Love This Bar” 6. “One Sip” [...]

Another Half

Ed & Al

The Van Halen brothers made a surprise appearance at the June 17 Kenny Chesney concert in Carson, CA—and by “appearance,” we mean that they actually got on stage and jammed with the country singer for two songs: “Jump” and “You Really Got Me.” Click HERE to see a picture of Ed and Chesney. Better yet, [...]

Diamond Dave goes bluegrass

Strummin with the Devil

David Lee Roth turns up on the recently released album “Strummin’ with the Devil: The Southern Side of Van Halen,” a collection of Van Halen covers played bluegrass style. Dave teamed with the John Jorgensen Bluegrass Band for new versions of “Jump” and “Jamie’s Cryin’.” Dave has made a number of television appearances to help [...]

Sammy, Mike & The Wabos ready to launch “Livin’ It Up” tour

The Other Half tour announcementThe “Livin’ It Up” tour kicks off Saturday night in California, and by all indications, it looks like the party you won’t wanna miss this summer.

Sam’s site features some artist renderings of what the
Cabo Wabo Village
will look like. Pretty sweet.

If you need help getting psyched up for the show, check out the MP3 files posted at Sam’s site that were recorded during the “Cabo Wabo Happy Hour,” a radio show that he recently co-hosted with Michael Anthony.

Meanwhile, here’s the latest tour itinerary:

David Lee Roth books tour, predicts VH reunion

With his short-lived career as a morning-radio host now behind him, David Lee Roth is hitting the road for a summer tour. Here are the confirmed dates thus far, according to Dave’s website: June 2006 28 – Chicago, IL – House Of Blues 30 – Muskegon, MI – Heritage Landing July 2006 1 – Milwaukee, [...]