Sammy's new album lands in stores today. The disc is his fifth full-length studio set since he first parted ways with Van Halen 10 years ago, and is his first collection of all-new material since 2002's "Not 4 Sale." … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar News
The former Van Halen frontman recently released his acoustic solo album, "Lite Roast". In 2015, he's touring with his band "The Circle", featuring Michael Anthony, Vic Johnson, and Jason Bonham. His other band, Chickenfoot, is on hiatus indefinitely.
Dates surface for Sammy’s 2006 Birthday Bash
Sammy's annual Birthday Bash at his Cabo Wabo cantina in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, will take place on the following dates: October 6, 7, 9, 12, 13 You can expect to see Sam and The Wabos perform each night, and odds are that Michael Anthony will be on board, as well. There are usually a number of well-known guest musicians who also show up to jam. … [Read more...]
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. … [Read more...]
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" 7. "Rainy Day Women" 8. "Halfway" 9. … [Read more...]
Sammy, Mike & The Wabos ready to launch “Livin’ It Up” tour
The "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 … [Read more...]
“Livin’ It Up” tour preview
Wondering what Van Halen songs you're likely to hear The Other Half break out during the "Livin' It Up" tour? The following setlists (courtesy of the SHML) from the group's debut performances at the over Cinco de Mayo weekend at the Lake Tahoe Cabo Wabo Cantina should give you a good idea of what to expect: FRIDAY Sammy & The Wabos Not 4 Sale Three Lock … [Read more...]
Sammy on ’04 tour: “There were some real problems in the band”
Sammy Hagar recently spoke with Billboard.com about Van Halen's 2004 reunion tour. "There were some real problems in the band," Hagar is quoted as saying. "I have to tell you, there were nights I didn't know what song Eddie [Van Halen] was playing. There were times I wanted to kill that guy for what he was playing. I would have left that tour in the middle of it if it wasn't … [Read more...]
Sammy & Michael to take over the airwaves
From Sammy's website: Sammy Hagar is set to host "Sammy's Cabo Wabo Happy Hour" radio show in classic "Cabo Wabo" party fashion in support of his upcoming "Livin' It Up Tour 2006." Hagar, alongside radio veteran Tawn Mastrey, former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony and Steve Harwell of Smash Mouth and VH1's Surreal Life, will put on a show sure to entertain the most … [Read more...]
Face down in Cabo … or wherever you might be this summer
Wondering what Sammy's "Livin' It Up" summer tour is gonna be like? Head over to RedRocker.com to check out a new video presentation of Sammy and the Wabos' summer 2005 stop in Detroit during their "The Tequila Made Me Do It" tour. Looks like a hell of a party ... and that's without Michael Anthony on board for a Van Halen-only set. Can't make it down to Cabo? No problem; … [Read more...]
Sammy unveils “Sam I Am” music video, “Livin It Up” cover
Sammy's new video for "Sam I Am," the first single from his forthcoming album "Livin' It Up," is now streaming at his official website. The video features footage from throughout Sam's career as both a solo artist and frontman for Van Halen. The Red Rocker has also revealed the cover art for "Livin' It Up," which features a picture of Sam---where else?---on … [Read more...]
Livin’ It Up summer tour dates
Sammy has announced the initial itinerary for this summer's "Livin' It Up!" tour, which will feature Sammy and The Wabos, as well as The Other Half---a.k.a. Sammy, Michael, Vic and David, who will play all Van Halen material. Here's the itinerary as of March 20: May 2006 5-7, 12-14 - Lake Tahoe, NV - Harrah's South Shore Room June 2006 3 - Glen Helen, CA - Hyundai … [Read more...]
Sammy releases new single “Sam I Am”
"Sam I Am," the first single from Sammy's forthcoming album "Livin' It Up," has hit rock stations. A clip of the track is streaming at Sam's website. … [Read more...]