Red Hot Chili Peppers
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RHCP nominated in 3 categories at the American Music Awards
Yes, I know, there was a post about award nominations yesterday. But I can assure you that it’s not about the same thing. Unfortunately, you cannot vote in this one… From USA today, via AP: For more than a dozen artists, nominations for the American Music Awards came in twos and threes. Mariah Carey, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Black Eyed Peas and Nickelback each captured three nominations, while Mary J. Blige, Eminem, Kanye West, Jamie Foxx, T.I., Rascal Flatts, Pussycat Dolls and former American Idols Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood earned a pair of nods each. Nominees in pop/rock, country, soul/rhythm & blues, rap/hip-hop, Latin, alternative, contemporary inspirational…
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Vote for RHCP at the MTV European Music Awards
So…John and the guys didn’t do very well in USA, at the VMAs. But there’s already another chance for them to claim some more fame. 12th anual MTV European Music Awards will be held in Copenhagen, Denmark; on 2nd November this year. Red Hot Chili Peppers have been nominated in four categories. Band itself was nominated for the group of the year and the rock performers of the yearStadium Arcadium was nominated in the best album category; while Dani California could become song of the year. To vote for RHCP, go to this address and click “vote”, then wait for the categories to load and pick the ones listed above.…
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Reviews of the Calgary and Edmonton shows
As usual, I am giving you best bits of reviews, plus a link to the full thing. Calgary show Canoe — Jam! said: Despite the back-breaking posture, Flea laid waste to any doubters of him being the consummate and likely most influential bass player of his generation. From slapstick funk to powerhouse punk, this guy was up on stage doing exactly what he was born to do: Bring the funk. As was Frusciante, who despite offering blazing, funk/rock solos in almost every song, never seemed to hog the spotlight or overstay his welcome. the whole review Edmonton show Canoe — Jam! said: A weak link last time, vocalist Anthony Kiedis…
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An imaginary interview with Dani…
…the Dani as the character from the RHCP songs, of course. A very nice read; right here.
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A review of the Vancouver show.
This one is from The Province. In the rock ‘n’ roll game, longevity equals inter-generational audiences. So a sold-out Red Hot Chili Peppers concert means everyone from brand-new fans to their grandparents and even John Frusciante’s cousin, Mari Haworth. The registered massage therapist and her buddy Becky Chamberlain drove up from from La Conner, Wash. They were picking up their guest-list passes at the Will-Call. “John is about the best guitarist out there right now,” says Haworth. “This is the third time I’ve seen the band, but I’ve never actually met my cousin. He gets me guest-list tickets, but he’s really shy and retiring off-stage.” On-stage it’s something entirely different,…
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Three new RHCP concerts in Germany
Three new RHCP shows have been added for the upcoming leg of the European tour… 24 November – Hamburg – Colorline Arena 26 November – Frankfurt – Festhalle 27 November – Stuttgart – Schleyerhalle Fanclub has a presale going on until 09.09 and after that they will be available to general public.:smile: I will post links for them as soon as I find out where they can be found.
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MTV VMA 2006 winners
It’s been about an hour and a half since the end of the MTV VMA 2006. Panic! At The Disco picked the award for video of the year, AFI won Best Rock and The All-American Rejects won the best group video award. Out of the seven categories they were nominated in, Red Hot Chili Peppers won solely one award: for the best art direction in a video. Please, click here for the full list of winners on MTV.com slash ontv slash vma slash two thousand and six.
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More tickets for Vancouver…
According to News1130, on Friday at 10 local time, more tickets will be released for the RHCP show at Vancouver’s GM Place Stadium on September 14. So, if you wanted to go to that show and you couldn’t get a ticket before, make sure you go to Ticketmaster and try your luck once again.
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Another beautiful review of the San Diego show…
OC Register‘s Ben Wener has written a wonderful review of the RHCP’s San Diego show last Tuesday. As always, I will let you read a sneak preview, and then the whole thing… What makes the Chili Peppers a double-threat, however, is their playing, which has rarely been fiercer. Kiedis is a tremendous presence, Flea perhaps the most gifted bassist going, and if there’s a steadier syncopation master than Smith working at such a level, I haven’t come across him. Those are important elements in this alchemy, for sure, but the reason why the group is cresting atop an all-time high rests entirely in Frusciante’s hands. Having battled back demons (including…
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Reviews of the first of the Oakland shows
Just as expected, the RHCP concerts in Oakland, California, USA were successful….or at least the most of the reviewers agree on that. Since there are quite a few reviews available, I just picked the best bits for you and put them as excerpts for what you’re about to read when you click the links to full reviews. Enjoy.:mrgreen: Inside Bay Area said: Although the band’s best known members are bassist Flea and vocalist Anthony Kiedis — both of whom sounded great in Oakland — the true star of this concert was indeed Frusciante. Having gone through more than his share of ups and downs over the years, the guitarist is…
