"The Bash - a run of four shows in seven days - kicked off October 7th and wraps up with a final gig tonight on the Red Rocker's birthday, October 13th. The concerts typically feature a large guest list of performers and rock royalty, and this year, Hagar brought out Alice in Chains guitarist-singer Jerry Cantrell, Belinda Carlisle, Anthrax's Joey Belladonna, and more."
"Cantrell's appearances have been a highlight, with the grunge pioneer taking the stage with axeman Zach Throne for renditions of Alice classics ("Would," "Rooster," and "Man in the Box") alongside Hagar's rhythm section of drummer Kenny Aronoff and Van Halen bassist and longtime Hagar bandmate Michael Anthony. On the third night, Cantrell changed things up, commanding lead vocals on a festive cover of Van Halen's "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love" before surrendering the mic to the Red Rocker himself for "Man in the Box.""
"Other memorable guest appearances have included Belinda Carlisle performing The Go-Go's "We Got the Beat" and her own hit "Heaven Is a Place on Earth" on Night 3, and various performances by Anthrax singer Joey Belladonna, including renditions of songs by Journey ("Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)" with Deen Castronovo) and Van Halen ("Best of Both Worlds" in a duet with Hagar), according to Setlist.fm."
Sammy Hagar staged a four-show Birthday Bash at his Cabo Wabo Cantina in Cabo San Lucas from October 7th through October 13th. The run featured a rotating roster of guest musicians and rock figures, including Jerry Cantrell, Belinda Carlisle, and Anthrax's Joey Belladonna. Cantrell joined Hagar's bandmates for renditions of Alice in Chains classics and led vocals on a Van Halen cover, while Hagar performed a deeper-toned version of "Man in the Box." Carlisle and Belladonna contributed notable covers and duets. Hagar plans an 11-show 2026 Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM.
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