Michael was a guest on Eddie Trunk‘s SiriusXM Satellite Radio show “Eddie Trunk Live” on April 8 and the two discussed the passing of Andy Johns, working with the legendary engineer and producer, hot sauce, David Lee Roth and all sorts of things in between. Check out an MP3 of the interview, which lasts for […]
Cinco De Mikey 2013
April 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment
On the 4th of May Michael will be joining forces with Sammy Hagar and the Wabos to bring you Four Decades of Rock at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe! The band will be performing songs from Montrose, Van Halen, Sammy Hagar solo and Chickenfoot. Come on out and celebrate Cinco De Mikey with us – LOUD, PROUD […]
R.I.P. Andy Johns
April 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Mad Anthony’s Cafe has learned that legendary engineer and producer Andy Johns has passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2013. Johns was a master at his craft, having produced and/or engineered albums for The Rollling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Van Halen and Chickenfoot among numerous others. “Just heard about the passing of my friend and producer, […]
Mad Anthony in Maui
March 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment
I was recently on Maui with my wife Sue celebrating our anniversary and decided to take the trek over to Sammy’s rum distillery. It’s run by Mark Nigbur who also makes his own brand of Vodka there called “PAU” which TOTALLY rocks. Mark showed me the whole process of how Sam’s rum is made and […]
The New Peavey VB-MA Signature Amp
February 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Michael has teamed up with Peavey Electronics to bring you his new Michael Anthony Signature VB-MA bass amplifier which debuted to the public at January’s NAMM Convention in Anaheim, CA. The all tube amp has a 300 watt head, packs a kick ass wallop and weighs a mere 38 pounds!! “Having road tested the Peavey […]
NAMM 2013
January 24, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Michael will be on hand at the 2013 NAMM Convention in Anaheim on Saturday January 26 to sign autographs and debut his new signature amp from Peavey! You can find him at the Yamaha booth at 1:00 PM and at the Peavey booth at 2:30. Please Note: This year, the Peavey booth has moved from […]
R.I.P. Claude Nobs
January 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Claude Nobs, founder of Switzerland’s Montreux Jazz Festival, passed away on Thursday according to The New York Times. “I am saddened to hear about the death of Claude Nobs. We knew Claude in the early days of VH, and more recently, I got to hang with him when Chickenfoot played at the Montreux Jazz festival […]
R.I.P. Frank Barsalona
November 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Legendary music agent Frank Barsalona, who at one time represented Van Halen, passed away November 22 after a long battle with Alzeheimer’s Disease. “I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Frank Barsalona. He was a great pioneer in the industry as an agent, and Eddie, Alex, Dave and myself were represented by […]
Thanksgiving Wedding Bells
November 27, 2012 By 3 Comments
My daughter Elisha got married over Thanksgiving weekend…..and I’ve got a new son-in-law! It was a beautiful ceremony and reception with family and friends. Check out a little video of the festivities right here.
Autographed CD Winners
October 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The winners have been chosen in the latest Mad Anthony’s Cafe giveaway, all of whom will receive a personalized autographed copy of the newly re-released debut Chickenfoot CD entitled “Chickenfoot:” Kevin Willis, IN Rick Eisenhuth, WI Lacy Mucklow, VA Congratulations to the winners and a big THANK YOU to everyone who entered!
