Chickenfoot

The first show I am going to be reporting on is Chickenfoot, who will be playing tonight, August 24th, at 7:30 PM at the Bank of America Pavillion. Chickenfoot is a very new band, formed only last year by four musicians, all of whom had already been a part of quite successful careers. "The Red Rocker" Sammy Hagar is the band's lead vocalist, and he is best known for fronting Van Halen from 1985-1996, although he also has additionally led a notable solo career. 55-year-old Michael Anthony likewise is best known as the bassist of Van Halen, a position he held for nearly thirty years. Multi-instrumentalist Joe Satriani is the lead guitarist for Chickenfoot, and he has led a solo career for many years in addition to performing with well-known acts including Mick Jagger and Deep Purple. Finally, the drummer for Chickenfoot is 47-year-old Chad Smith, best known for his ~20 years drumming for the Red Hot Chili Peppers. He is taking a part in Chickenfoot as a side-project during the hiatus of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Chickenfoot played their first show in the boston area about three months ago as the 575-person Middle East nightclub in Cambridge, MA, which received favorable reviews. Tonight they are in town for a larger gig, and it will be interesting to see how the band is able to connect with a larger audience.