Rock Legend Sammy Hagar Hosts Rockin’ Grand Opening
for Sammy’s Island, a Poolside Oasis at Palms Casino Resort
Hagar’s rock ‘n’ roll getaway beckons visitors to escape to a tropical island filled
with great tunes, tasty bites and a Tiki Bar brimming with tantalizing cocktails.
In true rockstar style, Sammy’s Island made a splashy debut at Palms Casino Resort on Friday night. The music was pumping and the beach vibes were booming throughout the new tropical oasis dreamt up by Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar.
Alongside longtime bandmates Michael Anthony and Vic Johnson, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer surprised the thousands of fans who attended the party when he bounded onto the stage during a set by tribute band, Red Voodoo. Hagar, who’s long been nicknamed the “Red Rocker,” belted out hits “Your Love is Driving Me Crazy” and “There’s Only One Way to Rock,” much to the delight of the “Redheads,” his loyal fans.
Sammy’s Island took center stage at the rockin’ bash, where guests sipped on tropical cocktails made with Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum at the Tiki Bar and savored margaritas featuring Santo Tequila at the Tequileria. Buckets on ice served cans of Sammy’s Beach Bar Cocktails and Hagar’s new Red Rocker Lager by Red Rocker Brewing Co., which made its Nevada debut at the party.
Rooted in the immortal spirit of rock ‘n’ roll, the Sammy’s Island stage will host a series of live All-Star Jam performances throughout the summer. The series includes All-Star Jam: Hosted by SIXWIRE on Saturday, July 20, headlined by Sugar Ray frontman Mark McGrath and Matt Scanell from Vertical Horizon, along with The Rembrandts and Emerson Hart. More information and tickets for all events are linked here.
The Palms Pool has been completely reimagined and redesigned, with Hagar’s signature Baja beach vibe imprinted on everything from his premium spirits and food to the live music series, right down to the design elements and fabric patterns highlighted in each of the Hager-themed Red Rocker Bungalows. If standing-room-only crowds and rave reviews are any indicator, Sammy’s Island is destined to be another hit for Hagar, who has crafted an entire industry encompassing restaurants and spirits from his lifelong passion for great food, music and spirits.
The Sammy’s Island menu offers cocktails designed for summer sipping, including the Maui-jito made with Sammy’s Beach Bar rum, fresh lime juice, pineapple syrup, fresh mint leaves, and club soda, topped with a dehydrated pineapple; and the Cabo-rita made with Santo Blanco tequila, Cointreau and fresh lime sour. Poolside eats include the Beach Club burger made with Wagyu beef topped with grilled poblano and poblano-lime aioli and served on a brioche bun; and Red Rocker mahi mahi tacos topped with lime crema, cilantro, pickled onions and pico de gallo.
Sammy’s Island at Palms Pool, located at Palms Casino Resort at 4321 W. Flamingo Rd., is now open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. throughout pool season. During daytime operations, hotel guests of all ages are welcome. An adult must accompany children under 18, and non-hotel guests and locals must be 21+.
Back by popular demand, Palms Pool is again offering free cabanas for locals Monday – Thursday. Sammy’s Island will host Swimdustry Mondays with DJ entertainment from noon to 5 p.m. every Monday. It’s Ladies First on Fridays with $100 cabanas, a complimentary glass of champagne for ladies entering between 10 a.m. – noon, DJ entertainment, and cocktail packages. Sunkissed Saturdays features DJ Rick Gee, interactive entertainment, and family-friendly games. On Sunday, enjoy Island Vybez with live bands and refreshing drink specials.
Guests who book a minimum two-night stay from now until Thursday, Oct. 31 using the offer code SHWPC24 may take advantage of a special Sammy’s Island room package for up to 15% off rooms and suites and $50 per day drink and dine pool credit to use at Sammy’s Island.
About Sammy’s Island at Palms Pool
Sammy’s Island, a tropical pool getaway inspired by the music and Baja beach vibe of Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, lifestyle trendsetter and spirits trailblazer, Sammy Hagar, debuted Friday, May 17 at Palms Casino Resort. The sun-filled oasis features an abundance of stylish cabanas and daybeds, four ultra-exclusive Red Rocker-themed cabanas, a stunning pool island designed for lounging in the sun, a poolside restaurant and bars, and live music performances. Themed bars offer unique spirits experiences including a Tiki Bar serving tropical cocktails and a Tequileria offering flights of tequila and mezquila. Sammy’s Island at Palms Pool, located at 4321 W. Flamingo Rd., will be open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. More information is available here. Hotel guests of all ages are welcome. An adult must accompany children under 18, and non-hotel guests must be 21+.
About Sammy Hagar:
For more than five 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 & Roll Hall of Fame. Hagar will be honored in late April with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Since opening his flagship Cabo Wabo Cantina in 1990, Hagar has turned a lifelong passion for great food, music and spirits into a thriving lifestyle brand encompassing restaurants and spirits. A pioneer in the spirits industry, Hagar launched Cabo Wabo Tequila in 1996 and catapulted it into the #2 ultra-premium tequila brand in the United States, before selling it in 2010 for a record-breaking nine-figure deal. He now owns an award-winning portfolio of top-shelf spirits and beer, including Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum, a partnership with rock icon Rick Springfield, Santo Spirits, a partnership with tastemaker Guy Fieri, Sammy’s Beach Bar Cocktails. and Red Rocker Brewing Co.
Hagar’s thriving restaurant portfolio includes the original Cabo Wabo Cantina in Cabos San Lucas, home to the rocker’s legendary annual Birthday Bash celebrations, Cabo Wabo Beach Club in Huntington Beach, which celebrates its one-year anniversary in May; Cabo Wabo Cantina on the Las Vegas Strip; which celebrates its 15-year anniversary later this year; and Sammy’s Beach Bar and Grills in Cleveland, Maui, Honolulu and Las Vegas airports.
About Palms Casino Resort:
Palms Casino Resort is making history as the first resort in Las Vegas fully owned and operated by a Native American Tribe. Palms Casino Resort features two distinct towers with 766 hotel rooms and suites, a diverse mix of bars, restaurants, live entertainment venues, and immersive lifestyle experiences across a 95,000-square-foot reimagined casino. Offering free valet and self-parking, the resort also includes over 190,000 square feet of meeting, convention, and event space; the Pearl, a 2,500-seat theater; an expansive pool, The Spa & Salon at Palms; a wedding chapel; the Brenden Theatre 14-screen cinema and nearly 600 units at Palms Place condominiums.
Palms is located just west of the center of the Las Vegas Strip off I-15 on Flamingo Road. Palms Casino Resort is owned by The San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority (“SMGHA”) an affiliate of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. For more information visit http://www.palms.com/ or the Palms Press Room. Follow Palms on social media at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.