Red Hot Chili Peppers

[dr0ptheleash]

Anyone read Anthony's book "Scar Tissue"? Just wondering how it is, worth picking up?

definitely, absolutely, without question

I agree with this. Got it for my birthday years back when it came out. I still re-read it from time to time, and lend it out to everyone I know (and trust)! Definitely worth the read.

[CROJAM95]

Hope there is a Newark drop for Saturdays show

** fingers crossed**

[halv]

This thread had me break out some old school Chili albums like Mothers Milk and Uplift Mofo Party Plan. So good! Had me jumping around the house. Checked out Funky Monks online as well. Brilliance. Thanks for the link.

I like but don't love the albums since Californication so I was a bit disappointed the only time I saw them in concert as they played so few older tunes. Still not sure if I'll check them out in Vancouver this November.

[keeponrockin]

Hope there is a Newark drop for Saturdays show

** fingers crossed**

My brother got in 2nd row on the drop.. Happened about 10:30 day of the show.

[samjam]

Stupid finals preventing me from seeing the DC show Bothering me more and more that I can't make it as I hear all these positive reviews coming in!

[CROJAM95]

Hope there is a Newark drop for Saturdays show

** fingers crossed**

My brother got in 2nd row on the drop.. Happened about 10:30 day of the show.

That's awesome, one can only hope.

Good shit!

[Black Diamond]

Hope there is a Newark drop for Saturdays show

** fingers crossed**

See you there!!

The whole family is going... This should be intersting

[Suziemay]

Just hit me. I'm going to the Newark show tonight...

[TheSpectrum]

+1 on scar tissue, great book. Some of it requires you to suspend your disbelief but it's still great.

Does anyone know what time the boys go on stage for this show? the only time i like hearing sleigh bells is christmas morning.

By the way, Lower level tickets are dropping now on comcasttix for philly.

[CROJAM95]

Hope there is a Newark drop for Saturdays show

** fingers crossed**

See you there!!

The whole family is going... This should be intersting

No way, that's great man. I'm trying to get someone to come with me, everyone has parties this time of year

Might fly solo.... It will be a game time decision

I'll be down at Deluna( probably Atlanta) for sure. Im sure you'll be there

[Bronx Bombers]

Just scored front row on TM for tonight got 4th row tomm

[WashMyLove]

I can't wait for Saturday night's show and see and hear I'M WITH YOU live

[Suziemay]

Hey everyone going to Newark tomorrow...

1) Show started around 9:30, but probably get there by 9/9:15 at the latest to be safe.

2) Looks like there's merch up on the RHCP site if you want to check out what will be at the show. I think pretty much everything on the site was being sold. Only thing not on the site is the Newark-specific "I'm With You" shirt, but instead of a red logo this one was yellow. Did not see a nice poster, only the split photo one that's also up on the site for $10

3) Before you enter the venue there was like an area where people were selling/consuming alcohol. It looked like it was part of the venue, I don't remember the set-up being there before. Kinda like tail-gating city style?

4) PATH trains back to Manhattan after the show were a CLUSTERFUCK. Be prepared, not sure what else you can do other than to be calm and avoid the drunk kiddies.

The show itself was pretty amazing. High energy, and I thought everyone was ON and they had great chemistry. One of the highlights for me was Under The Bridge, I had no idea I knew every word to that song, and it used to be high on my list of favourites.

I know there's talk about John Frusciante and how it's not the same without him. Not having seen RHCP with him before, I have to say Josh was fucking amazing. I mean, they were all fucking amazing. If they can be that fit and energetic at their age, I really have no excuse!

The crowd on the other hand was just weird. Lots of young kids drunk/high out of their minds tripping over themselves and everyone else, and it was not a good concert vibe for me. I don't know if this is the typical crowd but if anything's going to stop me from being a bigger fan, it would probably be that. Maybe it was just a weird night. Thankfully, people immediately around me were pretty cool, but I definitely thought I was going to end up in a fight on the way out of the venue.

They mentioned Adam Yauch a few times throughout the show, and blasted Fight For Your Right after the show as we were filtering out. As they were setting up, they also had all Beastie Boys songs over the speakers which was a nice nod to Adam.

All in all, fun night! Can't wait to get the live download of the show!

[Bronx Bombers]

[Black Diamond]

Nice... Hopefully will not be sitting next to drunk teenagers

Did not realize Sleigh Bells opening ... Psyched for that!!