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January 25, 2007
It’s A Growing Empire…
MUSIC, TEQUILA, NIGHTCLUBS… AND NOW RACECARS – AN EMPIRE FITTING OF A ROCK LEGEND
Sammy Hagar Adds To His Growing Empire As Co-Owner Of Team KMA
Indy Pro Series Racecar
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (January 10, 2006) – From international rock legend, to tequila connoisseur to restaurateur, Sammy Hagar can now add racecars to his expanding list of assets and expertise. The infamous “Red Rocker” and American Spirit’s Jon Lewis announced today that they have partnered as co-owners of the racecar to be campaigned by Team KMA Racing in the Indy Pro Series.
“I’m very excited about our entering the Indy Racing League,” stated Hagar. “The fans of the IRL are enthusiastic and it’s a tremendous venue to compete in. I’ve been a car fanatic for as long as I can remember, and I’m really looking forward to being a part of Indy Racing.”
Sammy’s premier brand of tequila Cabo Wabo, will be highlighted throughout the Team KMA Indy Pro Series operation. In addition, Team KMA’s multi-car Formula BMW Team will promote the famous Cabo Wabo Cantina.
“I cannot explain how honored and proud I am to have Sammy as my partner,” exclaimed Lewis. “I had the honor of promoting Cabo Wabo tequila on our American Le Mans prototype in 2003. Sammy’s a true rocker and so full of energy. He loves the excitement of racing and we’re going to carry over that excitement to our race operation.”
Sammy becomes the newest entertainment personality to join the Indy Racing League fold. Hagar, a music icon and tequila aficionado, was lead singer of Van Halen, tours the country with his group “Sammy and the Wabos”, is the owner of the world’s premier tequila brand Cabo Wabo and purveyor of the famous Cabo Wabo Cantina.
Team KMA Racing is a joint operation formed by team principals Jon Lewis (American Spirit Racing) and Ingo Strackerjan (Atlantic Racing Team). Team KMA has race operations in the Indy Pro Series and the Formula BMW USA Championship.
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January 17, 2007
Sammy Message
RedHeads,
The Wabo’s are going to take most of this year off except for the cruise, March 16 show in Cabo and The Tahoe Wabo’s 3rd Anniversary Shows on May 4, 5, & 6 and my birthday bash Oct. 4,6,8,10,12 & 13. There maybe a show here or there. I want to write some new songs, redesign my stage and get ready for next year’s birthday bash!
Until then, peace & love,
Sammy
P.S. I’m really excited about the Hall of Fame
January 2, 2007
Cabo New Year’s Eve UPDATE
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Redhead Report 12/29/06
Well tonight one of those special nights when you never know who will show up at the club..tonight was the debut of the "Chad Smith Power Trio" featuring Chad Smith on Drums, Michael Anthony on Bass and Sammy Hagar on guitar & vocals. The guys hit the stage and never stopped….every time a song ended, Chad didn’t..The jam included a tribute to James Brown with Chad & Michael providing a groove that the godfather would have been proud of.
Set List
Going Down
Whole Lotta Love
Rock and Roll
James Brown Medley
Fight for your Right
See you on NYE
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Redhead Report 12/31/06
Redheads aren’t the only ones who know where to party on New Years Eve. The Cabo Wabo was packed to capacity, among those in attendance were baseball great Roger Clemens, ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard, Nicollette Sheridan, Chad Smith, Michael Anthony & Michael Bolton.
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The show was one for the books, the Wabos hit the stage at 10:30pm and ran through a killer set that opened with Sam I Am and ran through all the Wabo’s hits. Chad Smith sat in for an amazing rendition of "I feel good" in tribute to the late James Brown. Michael Bolton joined the mix appropriately to perform "The Midnight Hour" and "Rock Me Baby". Then Sammy added Michael Anthony to the mix and 2007 was official….Who knows what the first show in 2007 will bring, see you on January 2nd.
Set List:
Sam I Am
I Love This Bar
One Way To Rock
Whole Lotta Zepp
3 Lock Box
Shaka Doobie
Mexico
Fall In Love
Let Me Take You There
Girl Gets Around
Rock Candy
Serious Ju Ju
I Feel Good (with Chad Smith)
Midnight Hour (with Michael Bolton)
Rock You Baby (with Michael Bolton)
Finish Whatcha Started (with Michael Anthony)
Mas Tequila
Redhead Report 1/3/2007
Tonight was the return of the greatest unrehearsed house band in Mexico…..Los Tres Gusanos……Michael, Sammy & David took the stage and the fans went crazy…….Starting with Los Tres, then into "The Other Half" the night was magical.
Then the Wabos added Michael Bolton to the mix, not only can he sing, but he played guitar on the Clapton hit "Crossroads". Just another night in paradise…..
December 11, 2006
Red Rocker Chopper
And the winner is … Katie of Arlington, Virginia
Sammy Hagar and Arlen Ness Create Motorcycle Masterpiece
National Drawing Will Benefit First Candle – Helping to Prevent SIDS and Stillbirth
Red Rocker Sammy Hagar and famed motorcycle icon Arlen Ness are teaming up to raise awareness and funds among motorcycle enthusiasts in support of First Candle, one of the nation’s leading charities dedicated to infant health and survival. A one-of-a-kind motorcycle has been customized by Arlen Ness with original artwork by Sammy Hagar, and will be awarded to the winning ticket holder in a national drawing to benefit First Candle.
“As a father of four children,” says Sammy Hagar, “I would do anything to help prevent the tragedy of SIDS and stillbirth in the United States. It is an honor to help spread awareness about these tragedies in order to save as many babies’ lives as possible.”
“We are so excited to be working with Sammy Hagar and Arlen Ness on the Red Rocker Chopper event,” says Dr. Marian Sokol, president of First Candle. “The generosity of their support is overwhelming, and we look forward to providing their fans and supporters with an opportunity to win this amazing chopper, while at the same time helping First Candle with our efforts to help babies survive and thrive."
The drawning was on December 9, 2006 at an open-house party held at the Arlen Ness World Headquarters in Dublin, California.
Victor and David joined in the party, click on the photo below for some photos from the event.
December 4, 2006
Sammy to be Honored!
LOS CABOS Celebrates Sammy Hagar
On December 5, 2006 the Municipality of Los Cabos represented by Mayor Luis Armando Diaz, the secretary of tourism of Baja California Sur and CANIRAC (Los Cabos Restaurant and bar association) will honor Sammy Hagar in a Dinner for his promotion of tourism and achievements in the community of Los Cabos and the state of Baja California Sur. The event will take place at Playa El Tule in the corridor of Cabo San Lucas and will showcase over twenty local restaurants providing their best dishes, four bands performing Jazz, Salsa and Rock & Roll and a presentation honoring Sammy Hagar from the Mayor of Los Cabos and other government officials.
Sammy Hagar is a professional musician whose career has spanned over four decades. His accomplishments include Montrose, Van Halen and a successful solo career. Sammy Hagar first came to Cabo San Lucas in the early 1980’s and fell in love with the area. Soon he would name Cabo his home and would write a song (Cabo Wabo) that would change his life and many others forever. According to the song “There’s a sleepy town, south of the border; you go there once you’ll be there twice”. He and many others have awakened this little town. That song has inspired a world famous nightclub, restaurant, clothing, tequila, and lifestyle shared by hundreds of thousands of patrons each year. Through Cabo Wabo Sammy Hagar has promoted Los Cabos and the state of Baja California Sur with great success.