The Unlimited Love Tour: Red Hot Chili Peppers & Wand 7/12/2024
In December of 2023, Red Hot Chili Peppers decided to extend the Unlimited Love Tour after having amazing runs in 2022 & 2023. On select dates Special Guests Kid Cudi, Ice Cube, Ken Carson, Otoboke Beaver, Seun Kuti & Egypt80, and Wand. Earlier this year, I noticed they would return to the road for another leg of their tour. I thought it would be a good idea to try covering this tour for Concerthopper, especially after learning they would perform at the Darien Lake Amphitheater. When the confirmation email arrived the day before the show, it was unexpected. I never thought I would take photos of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. As I made my way to the venue, I listened to some of their biggest hits such as "Californication" and "Scar Tissue." When I arrived at the venue, I was excited to see Red Hot Chili Peppers perform, but before that, we caught a performance by the band Wand.
WAND is an American psychedelic rock band from Los Angeles, California, United States, formed in 2013. The band consists of Cory Hanson (vocals, guitar), Robert Cody (guitar), Evan Backer (bass), and Evan Burrows (drums). They have consistently released an album each year since their rise to stardom, with their latest album being Vertigo. This band was a bit different from the music I usually listen to, but I enjoyed their performance. The singer, Cory Hanson, had a lot of energy, singing, playing the guitar, and even playing the harmonica right from the start of their set. Their music reminded me of the Beatles but with a modern twist. They played 13 songs, and out of their whole set, I enjoyed their song "Flying Golem" the most.
The legendary Red Hot Chili Peppers, hailing from Los Angeles and formed in 1982, are a force to be reckoned with. Led by the charismatic vocalist Anthony Kiedis, fueled by the funky basslines of Flea, propelled by the rhythmic beats of drummer Chad Smith, and adorned with the soulful guitar melodies of John Frusciante, their music is a unique fusion of alternative rock, funk, hard rock, hip hop, and psychedelic rock. With an impressive discography of 13 albums, their tracks like "Californication," "Under The Bridge," and "Give It Away" have seeped into the hearts of their fans. The band has been honored with 73 awards and 65 nominations worldwide, including an outstanding twelve Grammy Award wins out of sixteen nominations. As the time approached for the Red Hot Chili Peppers to take the stage, I could feel the anticipation building. Then, something caught my eye - Flea walking onto the stage, effortlessly executing a handstand. His energy set the tone for the night as he launched into a captivating bass solo, setting the stage on fire and getting the crowd pumped for the show ahead. Throughout the night, the band treated the audience to almost 20 electrifying songs, including a thrilling cover of "I Remember You" by the Ramones with a standout solo by John Frusciante and a soulful rendition of "The Zephyr Song". The night reached its zenith with crowd favorites like "Under The Bridge" and "Give It Away" during the encore, leaving everyone buzzing with excitement. As I made my way out of the venue, I couldn't help but notice fans peering through the fence and lingering near the back gates, eager to catch a glimpse of the unforgettable performance they had just witnessed.
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