Sammy Hagar & Michael Anthony Ignite NFL Sunday’s Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos Game with Halftime Performance Featuring Powerful Military Tribute To Celebrate 2025 Residency

 On the heels of announcing their 2025 Las Vegas residency, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony ignited Allegiant Stadium with an electrifying halftime performance during the NFL Raiders vs. Broncos game today. Delivering a powerhouse set of “I Can’t Drive 55,” and “Right Now,” the duo celebrated the news that their top-grossing summer tour is coming to Las Vegas this spring as an exclusive The Best of All Worlds Tour residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM. Tickets for the residency are on sale now: www.ticketmaster.com/SammyHagarVegas or RedRocker.com.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 24: Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony pose for a photo with members of the United Staes military at Allegiant Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Denise Truscello/Getty Images for Live Nation)

The performance was highlighted by a heartfelt tribute to honor the bravery and dedication of the U.S. military. During the iconic Van Halen hit, “Right Now,” Hagar invited members of the military who participated in the Raiders’ “Salute to Service” reenlistment ceremony to join him on stage and sing along. At the end of the performance, the crowd chanted “USA! USA!” and the members of the military were given rockstar treatment with high fives from fans as they exited the stage.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 24: Sammy Hagar attends a Las Vegas Raiders’ game at Allegiant Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Denise Truscello/Getty Images for Live Nation)

Hagar’s highly anticipated The Best of All Worlds Las Vegas Residency is set to run April 30 through May 17, 2025. Today’s performance offered fans a taste of what’s to come in the intimate, high-energy residency, featuring career-spanning hits from Montrose, Van Halen, Chickenfoot, and beyond.

The tour will reunite the rock powerhouse band of Hagar, Anthony, Joe Satriani and Kenny Aronoff with a new “only in Las Vegas” setlist, representing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see this band of brothers deliver one of the most legendary hits-packed live shows of their careers.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 24: Sammy Hagar performs during halftime at the Las Vegas Raiders’ game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Denise Truscello/Getty Images for Live Nation)

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.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 24: Sammy Hagar poses for a photo with members of the United States military at Allegiant Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Denise Truscello/Getty Images for Live Nation)

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.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 24: Michael Anthony and Sammy Hagar pose for a photo at Allegiant Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Denise Truscello/Getty Images for Live Nation)

A pioneer in the spirits industry, he launched Cabo Wabo Tequila in 1996 and catapulted it into the -selling premium tequila brand in the United States. In 2010, Hagar sold his interests in Cabo Wabo Tequila to Gruppo Campari in a 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 and beer that embody that same spirit of Baja beach life and rock ‘n’ roll. They include Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum, a partnership with rock icon Rick Springfield, Santo Spirits, a partnership with tastemaker Guy Fieri, Sammy’s Beach Bar Cocktail Co. and Red Rocker Brewing Co.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 24: Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony attend a Las Vegas Raiders’ game at Allegiant Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Denise Truscello/Getty Images for Live Nation)

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.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 24: Sammy Hagar poses for a photo with members of the United Staes military at Allegiant Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Denise Truscello/Getty Images for Live Nation)

He’s a NYT bestselling author, a dedicated philanthropist, donating millions back to local communities through his private non-profit The Hagar Family Foundation, and the first Honorary Ambassador to Los Cabos, an honor he was bestowed in 2022 in recognition of his longtime investment in the people and economy of Mexico. Visit RedRocker.com for more information.

Michael Anthony (Photo by Denise Truscello/Getty Images for Live Nation)

About Live Nation Las Vegas

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. Live Nation Las Vegas produces residency shows from Sammy Hagar, Mötley Crüe, New Kids On The Block, Mariah Carey, Maroon 5, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars at Dolby Live at Park MGM; Santana at House of Blues; Blake Shelton, Garth Brooks and Rod Stewart at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace; The B-52s, Earth, Wind & Fire, FOREIGNER, Styx and Chicago at The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas; and Scorpions, Black Eyed Peas and Shania Twain at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

Live Nation Las Vegas also brings other world-famous artists to many of the city’s other premier concert venues including Allegiant Stadium, T-Mobile Arena, MGM Grand Garden Arena, Michelob ULTRA Arena, the Pearl at Palms Casino Resort, Downtown Las Vegas Events Center and more. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com. Find Live Nation Las Vegas on Facebook, Instagram and follow us on Twitter.

About Park MGM

Photo courtesy Park MGM

Park MGM is the Las Vegas Strip’s first smoke-free resort, offering an intimate hotel experience on a grand scale. Park MGM features 2,700 guest rooms and suites in addition to NoMad Las Vegas’ 293 well-appointed guest rooms and suites on the resort’s top four floors. The resort’s robust culinary program features NoMad Library; L.A. legend Roy Choi’s Korean BBQ concept, Best Friend; Hogsalt Hospitality’s renowned Bavette’s Steakhouse; and the 40,000-square-foot vibrant Italian marketplace, Eataly, among other dining and cocktail experiences.

Photo courtesy of Park MGM

Dolby Live, the resort’s 5,200-seat entertainment destination, is home to special engagements by Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, Lenny Kravitz, Mariah Carey, Maroon 5, Mötley Crüe and New Kids On The Block, among other top artists. Park MGM also is home to On The Record, a unique nightlife concept from LA-based Houston Hospitality. Park MGM and NoMad Las Vegas are located in the heart of The Strip, next to the entertainment and dining neighborhood created by The Park and the 20,000-seat T-Mobile Arena. Park MGM and NoMad Las Vegas are operated by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM).

For more information and reservations, visit ParkMGM.com, call toll-free at 888-529-4828, or find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

Taylor Swift in Indianapolis: The Eras Tour

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is ending its U.S. run this weekend at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indy.  Starting tomorrow night and running until Sunday, November 3, Swift will be playing three shows with an opening act by Gracie Abrams.

Taylor Swift

To say the city is abuzz would be a huge understatement. Indy has geared up in a big way with events not only for those who can afford the ticket price—a quick look at prices on vividseats.com shows a range from $29,221 to $240,424 with a purchase minimum of 2 to 4.

TICKET OR NOT EXPECT A DINO-MITE/MEGA TIME

But even if the price is too steep, you can still get the ultimate Taylor vibe by visiting Indy this weekend where it’s all things Taylor full time. After all, even the dinosaurs at the Indianpolis Children’s Museum are Swifties, catch them wearing friendship bracelets.

“It’s all about giving everyone a mega experience whether they’re going to a concert or not,” says Clare Clark, Senior Communications Manager for Visit Indy, who estimates that about 200,000 Swifties will travel to Indianapolis.

HERE’S THE LOW DOWN

“Get ready to shake it off and dive into a weekend that’s pure magic!’” reads the press release.  “Whether you’re on a quest for friendship bracelets or ready to dance to live music, this city is turning up the volume on all things Taylor. From museum events that will make you feel like you’re in a love story, to trivia games that’ll have you saying, “I remember it all too well,” there’s something for every Swiftie in Indy.”

And indeed there is.

SWIFT CITY SESSIONS, FOOD TRUCKS, SPARK ON MONUMENT CIRCLE, AND MORE

The music never stops in Indy. Throughout downtown, Indy Arts Council will host over 120 local pop-up performances featuring musicians and spoken word artists, at over 13 iconic locations in the city like Bicentennial Unity Plaza, the Indiana Repertory Theatre, Lugar Plaza, Hudnut Commons, and Monument Circle. Plus make & take art stations in the Indianapolis Artsgarden, offering eras-themed crafts like your own eras-themed sunglasses, flower crowns, guitar pics, friendship bracelets, and more.

TAYLOR SWIFT CODED SPOTS

13 Taylor Swift-Coded Spots for you to enjoy.

CITYWIDE INSTALLATIONS:

• A 34-story Taylor Swift decal is installed on the side of the JW Marriott.

• 32 city street signs were renamed in honor of Taylor Swift.

• Welcome signage deployed throughout IND.

• Dino-sized friendship bracelets at the Indianapolis Children’s Museum.

INDY IS SERVING SOME SWIFT-INSPIRED SIPS TO GET YOU INTO THE CONCERT SPIRIT

Enjoy Sun King Brewery’s Cherry Limeade Ale, dubbed “1,2,3 Let’s Go B*tch.” This refreshing ale blends cherry and lime flavors, perfect for those who enjoy a fruity and tart beverage. With its bright color and crisp taste, it’s ideal for summer sipping or as a fun addition to any gathering.

NO CHAMPAGNE PROBLEMS HERE

Don’t miss the Eras Cider Box at Ash & Elm Cider Co. which is themed ciders and a lively atmosphere celebrating Taylor’s Eras Tour. This collection features a variety of ciders inspired by Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. Each cider offers a distinct flavor profile, allowing you to explore different tastes while celebrating the Swiftie in all of us. 

FOOD TRUCK SCHEDULE: SWIFTIES GOTTA EAT

Monument Circle at SPARK
Friday: 12–8 pm
Saturday: 12–8 pm
Sunday: 12–8 pm

Hudnut Commons on Maryland Street
Friday: 12–8 pm
Saturday: 12–8 pm
Sunday: 12–8 pm

Taylor Swift

MERCH SALES

Not all destinations let those not attending a Swift concert by merchandise, but really it’s like going on vacation and now coming home with a t-shirt. Were you really there? The same questions arises, according to Visit Indy, if you don’t take home merch, did you even go?

Commemorate your Eras Tour experience by loading up on merch in the Indiana Convention Center (Hall I) which is conveniently across the street from Lucas Oil Stadium. Please be patient and expect long lines.

MERCHANDISE OPEN HOURS:

Wednesday: 10 am–8 pm
Thursday:  10 am–8 pm
Friday: 12–8 pm
Saturday: 12–8 pm
Sunday: No Merch Sales at Center

GETTING THERE

PARKING NEAR LUCAS OIL STADIUM

Although downtown Indianapolis has over 73,000 parking spots, demand is expected to exceed supply during Taylor Swift’s three-night stop at Lucas Oil Stadium. Luckily, several options are available to reserve parking in advance, ensuring you can enjoy the event without worry.

  • iPark Solutions: Spots range from $100-$175
  • ParkWhiz: Spots range from $40 to $200.
  • ParkMobile: 200 N. Illinois St. spots available for $67.20. Parking is between 5 pm and midnight on show days. Download the ParkMobile App on Google Play or the Apple App Store. You can also use the app to find day-of parking around downtown Indianapolis.
  • SpotHero: Spots near Lucas Oil Stadium range from $75 to $100.
  • Denison Parking: Prices range from $31 (furthest) to $86 (closest).

ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION

Transportation options like Rideshare, Pacers Bikeshare, and IndyGo are encouraged.

RIDESHARE (TWO ZONES)

  • South St. between Missouri & West St.
    Between 10 pm–1 am
  • Lilly Lot at Delaware & South St.
    Between 10 pm–1 am
  • NOTE: Demand for Rideshare is expected to exceed capacity. Expect surge charges and long waits.

PARENT PICKUP ZONE

  • Lilly Lot at Delaware & South St.
    Between 10 pm–1 am

DROP OFF ZONE

  • McCarty Street south of LOS

INDYGO

IndyGo, with the rapid transit Red Line and new Purple Line, makes a convenient option to and from the stadium. Check out IndyGo’s guide to Taylor Swift Weekend here.

For more information on all the Swiftie events, click here.