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Sammy Hagar and The Wabos: Livin' It Up! Live in St. Louis

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Absolutely great Hagar footage.

Why someone who is NOT a Hagar Fan, would view this DVD is absolutely beyond me.

So for the one star dork who asked the question why can't old gezers like Sammy get out of the way........Well, why watch the concert in the first place?

A Hagar fan who DOESN'T like this, well, I can respect, if not agree with that. But if you don't like Sammy in the first place, why waste your time?

Sam man touches on many great hits that HAGAR fans want to see. He rips loose on the guitar quite a bit so that adds to the project.

St. Louis must be an absolute AWESOME city to see Hagar play in as the audience is comepletely into the show. I've seen Sammy before, but never in St. Looo. Given I'm a die hard Rams fan, I need some stars to align for me and make a trip to kill two birds with one stone.

If you ARE a Hagar fan, you WILL love this DVD. If you are NOT a Hagar fan, you probably won't. But then agian, why would you bother?

Hat's off to the Red Rocker!

Hawk

I watched this DVD this past weekend, and well, all I can say is that I felt like I was actually at a Sammy Hagar concert! This release really has a great live feel to it. Fortunately, the editing was done well, with not too many camera angles or split second angle changes that have plagued many DVD releases in recent years (like Iron Maiden's last 2 live DVDs). The camera is actually allowed to linger on one shot for more than a fraction of a second. In addition to a well produced video, the setlist is also great as well as the audio. This DVD really is like being at a big Sammy Hagar party!

The only thing that I would change on this release is how loud Mona's background vocals are on certain songs. Her background vocals are too loud in the mix and are at times as loud or louder than Sammy's. Michael Anthony's vocals, however, are perfect during the second half of the set. I like Mona on bass in this band, but it sure would be nice to see Michael as the full time bassist for Sammy now that he's been booted from Van Halen. I believe that Sammy and Michael are just meant to be togther and I hope to see this happen sometime in the near future.

I've seen Sammy Hagar more than a handful of times in concert. He is flat out entertaining and captivating. Although I'm from the STL area, this is still a must watch for any SH fans regardless of where you are from.

In one of the most unfair and stupid events ever to happen in rock n' roll, Sammy Hagar was considered a joke when he took over for David Lee Roth in Van Halen. I'm a fan of Van Halen, but to me this proves how stupid and shallow the average Van Halen fan is. It's blatantly obvious that Sammy Hagar crushes DLR as an artist, a singer, and I would strongly suspect, a decent and intelligent human being. I saw the both of them when they did a tour together and Sammy blew DLR out of the water. DLR and his band embarrassed themselves so badly that it cemented in my mind what I already knew, DLR is a joke and a novelty while Sammy is a true artist and master entertainer. I would much rather see Sammy and the Wabos than Van Halen with DLR.

This DVD is simply phenomenal. It is one of the most rockin' and fun concert DVD's I've ever seen. The 60 year old red rocker never slows down for the entire show, and his band is just incredible. Watching this DVD I felt like I was in Cabo partying it up with Sammy and his band. It's like his own giant tequila party and everyone in the audience is his guest. The highlight of the stage show is the giant pinata in the shape of a Cabo Wabo bottle which Sammy smashes open with his guitar releasing confetti. As far as fun, quality rock n' roll, it doesn't get much better than this people. I've seen Van Halen with Sammy and it was a great show, but I have to say this is better. Based on youtube videos I've seen of the new Van Halen incarnation, it's very easy for me to be part of the Hagar/Anthony camp rather than the Eddy "biggest Dbag in rock n' roll" Van halen/David Lee "washed up hack" roth camp.

The Good

If you've ever been to a Sammy Hagar show in recent times, then you know that every show is a party. Hagar's stop in St. Louis is no exception. The stage is set-up to mimic Sammy's Cabo Wabo Cantina Bar. There are people in bleachers on stage, sand, palm trees, and every other object that could ever remind you of the beach. Let's not forget about hot women. There are plenty that bring out Waboritas for the "red rocker" in between songs. Sammy even echoes the words of his lovely wife after a few have come out; `you can look, but don't touch!' The 5.1 sound is phenomenal, and makes you feel you were right in the middle of the action.

Ever the party animal, Hagar get the show started with a celebration, complete with confetti and the like. I guess it's the only way to start off with the party hit "Mas Tequila." To keep the vibe going, Sammy and his Wabos segue into one of their newer tracks "Mexico." Which I must say comes off better live than it did on the studio album. Hagar bust out a few of his classic solo material as well as a few Montrose hits, before kicking out his latest theme song "Sam I Am." After Sammy brings the house down with his well-known hits "I Can't Drive 55," and "Heavy Metal," it's time for an old friend to hit the stage.

Hagar's old-band mate Michael Anthony takes over bass duties and he and the "red rocker" barrel through a few Van Halen hits. They play "Summer Nights" for the first time since the 5150 Tour and even eliminate the keyboards for a rocking version of "Right Now." To keep the party vibe going, even as the doors are closing, Hagar ends on a high note with "Cabo Wabo." When all is said and done, you're pissed that the party is over. The DVD bonus material is minimal, but they're still a treat for fans.

The Bad

The Beastie Boys' cover "Fight for Your Right" sounds just horrible. I can understand it's a song about partying, but it sucks...bad!

The Verdict

The Livin' It Up! Live in St. Louis DVD is the next best thing to attending a Sammy Hagar concert, strike that; a Sammy Hagar party. It's non-stop energy from the opening note to the final chord. When the party's over, you'll be that guy that doesn't want to leave that they have to call the cops for.

When I heard Sammy Hagar was going to release a DVD of this concert, I couldn't wait for the release date. I attended this concert, and the only thing better than this DVD, is being there live. They did cut Michael Anthony doing, "Running with the Devil", but that was the only thing different from the actual show. St. Louis is the best place to experience Hagar, the love the fans have for him there, and vice versa, is like none other. If you are a Red Rocker fan, I suggest you pick this up!

This is a fun DVD. It shows Sammy in one of his favorite cities, St. Louis, doing what he does best .. playing live and having fun.

Who cares that Sammy is a 60 year old seasoned veteran ... he still rocks like he's 20 and gives meaning to the phrase "old is only how you feel".

What I like about this DVD is the fact that he plays his staples, then throws in some almost forgotten classics (The Girl Gets Around, I'll Fall In Love Again) and even when Micheal Anthony joins him on stage, you get some staples of a Van Halen set and lost gems like Summer Nights and Good Enough.

If you love good time rock and roll from one of the greats ... get this DVD.

What can you say about the red rocker, As long as he is away from the van halen strike out he will continue to blow people away. such a great showman, you feel energized watching him. He just simply kicks but. And this dvd will not fail you. If you don,t own it, and you are a red rocker fan as i am this is a must have.

If you enjoyed Sammy as Van Halen's front man, you'll love this DVD. I seen this tour live in concert and had to buy the DVD. All sammy's classic's hits,Heavy Metal, I can't Drive 55,There's Only One Way To Rock,I'll fall in Love Again, Give To Live, and more, then he brings out

Micheal Anthony(Former Van Halen Bassist)And let's loose on the Van Halen stuff he and Micheal did together.A concert recorded live in St. Louis,Mo.with sammy's tequilla being poured continuosly through out the entire concert,makes for a great time watching the video.

If you have ever been to a Jimmy Buffet concert (Parrot Head)then you know that the music is the sound track to one hell of a party. This DVD just put Sammy Hagar and the Red Rockers of the world in the same category. This is great and I'm proud to be a member of the Red Rocker family. (Cabo Wabo anybody).