Wabo Watch Day 15: Yes, it's opening. Anthony out. Hagar in.
But it's not the Hagar you were hoping for.
Cabo Wabo Cantina developer Milt Barbis said this afternoon that Michael Anthony, the ex-Van Halen bass player, will not be in Fresno for the grand opening of Fresno Wabo on Friday.
Instead Aaron Hagar, Sammy's son, will be performing opening night. Anthony, Barbis says now, will be in Fresno next week.
The overall good news for Cabo-watchers is that Barbis says the cantina will open this week. For now, here's a picture of one of the three bars.
Also keep your eyes open for The Bee's inside-Cabo-Wabo video. It should be up tomorrow and will give you a first look inside the cantina.
In the meantime, I'm happy to answer any other Fresno Wabo that I can.
PREVIOUSLY ON THE BEEHIVE
Wabo Watch: Day One
Wabo Watch, Day 2: It's not opening today
Wabo Watch Day 11: Michael Anthony, Sammy and an opening date ...
Comments:
Will you be there on Friday?
Posted by: james c. at August 25, 2008 7:44 PM
Thanks for all of the new info, Mike. Good stuff.
I can't wait to see that video. As you may have guessed, I'm interested. Granite Park is gonna be pretty dang entertaining when it's all up and running, however long that takes.
Memphis Blues??? Sounds cool...
~Rell.
Posted by: 559rell at August 25, 2008 9:35 PM
...by the sounds of the radio on the overhead at work, this thing's openning is getting big push from JackFM...
(which may be why any of the Hagar's are showing???)
I dunno...
I mean, if it's standard fare for Hagar's son to open up the new venues than, okay, business as usual,,,
But if Sammy usually opens 'em, (and brings a VanHagar playmate with him? --this is kinda a slap in the face...)
Still?
I mean, when Disney first opened Magic Kingdom, what was it, like half the rides didn't work, I think at least three of the seven dwarves had to be sprung from the joint on burglary and controlled substances charges, --and goofy had mange or something...
(those charges of Mickey being in bed with la Cosa Nostra were just hype, but it worked, -the Vegas set came in droves...)
Posted by: wet towel at August 26, 2008 6:49 AM
so what time will the door open and will special tickets be required?
Posted by: Carmen at August 28, 2008 4:58 PM
For Friday?
There's no special tickets. The place opens at 11 a.m. for lunch and will be open from then on.
Does that answer your question?
Posted by: Mike Oz at August 28, 2008 5:03 PM
Mike,
I don't ask for a date when he will be showing but have you heard when he does show and perform (yes or no)if you have to pay extra to see him.
Posted by: JR at September 7, 2008 10:29 AM
Hey JR, I've been on vacation, but I'm back at work tomorrow and will be looking into this. Except a new Beehive post about the topic.
Posted by: Mike Oz at September 7, 2008 7:25 PM
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