Odds & Ends: Sammy Hagar, Glen Campbell, ‘Love, Live, Laugh’

Although it’s been a few days since Sammy Hagar nixed his annual birthday bash at his Cabo Wabo Cantina after Hurricane Odile trashed Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, the Red Rocker is concerned that fans might make the trek anyway and is putting out the message that the area is unsafe until further notice.

Originally scheduled for the week of Oct. 7, the event was to be Hagar’s 24^th birthday celebration at the Cabo San Lucas club he purchased back during his Van Halen days. 

“If it’s not safe enough for me and my family, it’s not safe enough for my extended family,” Hagar said, according to USA Today.  The newspaper noted that approximately 18,000 people, many of whom were tourists, were transported out of the storm-stricken area by Mexico military flights.

While saying the Cabo Wabo Cantina is in “OK shape,” Hagar said his home was in the hurricane’s path and that his swimming pool is now filled with sand.

Hagar learned just how dedicated his fans are when he saw messages posted online from his followers saying they were going to Cabo even though he had already canceled his annual blowout. 

The Band Perry along with Delta Rae and Ashley Campbell will deliver acoustic performances at the Glen Campbell benefit concert in Nashville at Music City Center Oct. 19.

The evening includes a screening of the acclaimed documentary “Glen Campbell … I’ll Be Me,” which opens in theaters in New York and Nashville Oct. 24 and will be released nationally shortly thereafter.

Proceeds from the Oct. 19 event will benefit Alzheimer’s disease awareness.  General onsales begin Sept. 26 at 10 a.m. Central Time.

Retired NFL defensive tackle Marcus Stroud is rounding up talent for his annual “Love, Live, Laugh” event scheduled for Nov. 8 at Florida’s Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena.  So far, he’s signed up Tamar Braxton, Special K, comedian and four-time Essence Festival host Nephew Tommy and funny guy / TV host Rickey Smiley.  The event is also promising a “special guest.”

“Most people aren’t surprised at my transition from football to full-time philanthropist,” Stroud said.  “I’ve always been a giver, but once I made it to the NFL, I was really able to make a substantial impact through giving.  I have been provided with so many blessings, in turn I have committed myself to contributing to the lives of others.”

A portion of the evening’s proceeds will benefit The Marcus Stroud Charitable Foundation efforts to empower underprivileged kids.  Click here for more information.