PRESS RELEASE: Sammy Hagar Set For Grand Opening Concert of “Stage RED Theater” inFontana, CA on Saturday, June 15

Tickets For “An Acoustic Evening With Sammy Hagar And Vic Johnson” On-sale
May 31 at 9:00 AM PDT via Ticketmaster.com

Fontana, CA —  Sammy Hagar will officially open the doors to Stage RED Theater on Saturday, June 15, with “An Acoustic Evening With Sammy Hagar And Vic Johnson” special concert event.  Stage RED Theater is the multi-million dollar transformation of the historic Center Stage Theater into an intimate, state-of-the-art live music and entertainment venue honoring Fontana’s own Red Rocker. Tickets will go on sale starting Friday, May 31, 2024, at 9:00 AM PDT. Tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit StageRedFontana.com.”I fell in love with music while growing up in Fontana so being honored by my hometown with a venue named after me is one of the coolest and proudest moments of my life,” said Sammy Hagar. “It’s going to be a hell of a celebration!”Guitar virtuoso Vic Johnson auditioned for Sammy Hagar in 1997, was hired on the spot, and the rest, as they say, is history.  The lead guitarist has been a staple on Sammy’s tours and albums since, with the duo even releasing the acclaimed album “Lite Roast” in 2014, featuring acoustic and unplugged renditions of some of their favorite rock tunes. Later that year Sammy enlisted him for his new supergroup, The Circle, along with Jason Bonham on drums and Michael Anthony on bass. Sammy Hagar & The Circle’s 2019 debut album “Space Between,” was lauded by critics and scored a multi-category No. 1 album on the Billboard charts. Their second album, “Crazy Times,” dropped in September 2022, and debuted at No. 6 on Billboard’s Top Album chart. On tour, the band quickly established themselves as one of the most emphatic and exciting live acts on the road, seamlessly ripping through Hagar’s career-spanning hits and their new original material.Stage RED Theater is located in downtown Fontana at 8463 Sierra Avenue. Previously known as Center Stage Theater, Fontana’s City Hall announced the closure of the historic single-screen theater in 2022, promising a modernized venue that would also carry the influence of one of the city’s most famous sons, Sammy Hagar. The City enlisted Ideation Design Group, a longtime venue design partner of Hagar’s to spearhead the venue’s extensive remodel and design. Their two-year, multi-million dollar relaunch is set to deliver an unparalleled live music experience which aims to be a cornerstone of the city’s cultural renaissance. Set to kick off with a highly anticipated performance by Sammy Hagar, Stage RED Theater will offer guests not only top-notch performances but also a taste of Hagar’s award-winning portfolio of spirits including Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum, a partnership with Rick Springfield, Santo Spirits, a tequila collaboration with Guy Fieri, Sammy’s Beach Bar Cocktail Co. and Red Rocker Brewing Co.Event Details:

• What: “An Acoustic Evening With Sammy Hagar And Vic Johnson” to celebrate the grand opening of Stage RED Theater 
• When: Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 8:30 PM
• Where: Stage RED Theater: 8463 Sierra Avenue in downtown Fontana
• Tickets: On sale Friday, May 31 at 9:00 AM PDT. via Ticketmaster.com

About Stage RED Theater:Stage RED Theater, formerly known as Center Stage Theater, is a premier performance venue in Fontana, CA. Renovated and rebranded in 2024, the venue is named in honor of Sammy Hagar, Fontana’s native son. This state of the art facility features some of the latest in audio, video, lighting and presentation technology. Additionally the theater boasts a complete banquet and catering menu and full bar. Stage RED Theater is available for concerts and private events. For more information, visit StageRedFontana.com.About Sammy Hagar:For more than four decades, Sammy Hagar has been recognized as one of the best and most accomplished lead singers and songwriters in rock music. From breaking into the industry with the seminal hard rock band Montrose, to his multi-platinum solo career, to his ride as the frontman of Van Halen, Chickenfoot, and his latest best-selling supergroup, The Circle, Hagar has amassed 25 Platinum albums on sales surpassing 50 million worldwide. Along his journey, he has set the tone for some of the greatest rock anthems ever written with songs like “I Can’t Drive 55,” “Right Now,” and “Why Can’t This Be Love,” and earned the highest respect of the music industry with a Grammy Award and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.Since opening his flagship Cabo Wabo Cantina in 1990, he’s turned a lifelong passion for great food, music, and spirits into a thriving and iconic lifestyle brand encompassing restaurants and spirits. A pioneer in the spirits industry, he launched Cabo Wabo Tequila in 1996 and catapulted it into the #2-selling premium tequila brand in the United States. In 2010, Hagar sold his interests in Cabo Wabo Tequila to Gruppo Campari in a then record-setting 9-figure deal that’s widely credited as the start of the celebrity-owned spirits trend. He now owns an award-winning portfolio of top-shelf spirits including Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum, a partnership with Rick Springfield, Santo Spirits, a partnership with Guy Fieri, Sammy’s Beach Bar Cocktail Co., and Red Rocker Brewing Co.Never one to hit the brakes, Sammy’s also expanded his successes into publishing, TV, radio, and beyond, including five seasons of his hit TV show “Rock & Roll Road Trip with Sammy Hagar” and as host of “Sammy Hagar’s Top Rock Countdown,” a weekly syndicated radio show on 90+ US stations. He’s a #1 NYT bestselling author and his latest, “Sammy Hagar’s Greatest Cocktail Hits,” was awarded the 2023 Independent Publisher Book Awards. He’s also a dedicated philanthropist, donating millions back to local communities through his private non-profit Hagar Family Foundation, and the first Honorary Ambassador to Los Cabos, bestowed to him in 2022 in recognition of his longtime investment in the people and economy of Mexico. Visit RedRocker.com for more information.

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