Red Hot Chili Peppers Rock Darien Lake with High-Energy Show

The iconic band Red Hot Chili Peppers brought their fiery performance to the stage of Darien Lake Performing Arts Center on a scorching Saturday night, kicking off the show with a jam session that showcased the talents of Flea, Chad Smith, and John Frusciante.

The band thrilled the crowd with a dynamic setlist consisting of 18 songs spanning their extensive discography, including hits from albums like Blood Sugar Sex Magik, Californication, Stadium Arcadium, and their latest releases Unlimited Love and Return of the Dream Canteen.

John Frusciante paid homage to guitar legend Eddie Van Halen with a standout track titled ‘Eddie’ from their Dream Canteen album, while ‘Carry Me Home’ also made an appearance from the same record. In addition, the band delighted fans with ‘Black Summer’ and ‘Aquatic Mouth Dance’ from their Unlimited Love album.

Fan-favorites like ‘Suck My Kiss’ and ‘Californication’ kept the energy high throughout the night, showcasing the band’s signature punk/funk sound. Covers of classic Ramones songs ‘I Remember You’ and ‘Havana Affair’ added a nostalgic touch to the performance.

The show culminated with the iconic hits ‘Under the Bridge’ and ‘Give It Away’ during the electrifying encore, leaving the audience buzzing with excitement.

Opening the night was the psychedelic rock band Wand, who brought their mesmerizing sound to the stage and set the tone for the evening. Despite facing some sound mixing issues, the band’s unique style and musical talent shone through, promising an exciting future for the LA-based group.

The performance was captured in detail by the dedicated team from Buffalo News, providing fans with a memorable concert experience to cherish.