S02E15 - From High Hopes to Chaos: Eric & Scott at Jane’s Addiction
In this special episode of Seeing Them Live: After Show Report, host Charles welcomes back Eric Green and Scott Patrick Wiener. Eric, an award-winning filmmaker and blogger, and Scott, an artist and art teacher, recount their recent experience at the controversial Jane's Addiction concert in Boston where they both had press passes. The discussion covers their long-time friendship, their mutual love for the band, and the chaos that ensued when vocalist Perry Farrell attacked guitarist Dave Navarro during the performance. The episode delves into the band's dynamics, the quality of the show, and the personal significance of the event for Eric and Scott. Additionally, they touch on highlights like the setlist, including rare performances, and the aftermath of the incident as it spread on social media and news outlets. The conversation provides a detailed and personal perspective on a night that was both magical and tumultuous.
Seeing Them Live · Eric Green, Scott Patrick Wiener, Charles Zona
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Show Notes
In this special episode of Seeing Them Live: After Show Report, host Charles welcomes back previous guests Eric Green, an award-winning filmmaker and blogger, and Scott Patrick Wiener, an artist and art teacher. Both friends, bonded by their love for Jane's Addiction, recount their experiences at a recent controversial Jane's Addiction concert in Boston where frontman Perry Farrell attacked guitarist Dave Navarro on stage. They reflect on attending the show together, reminiscing on their long friendship, shared history with the band, and involvement in each other's creative projects.
Eric and Scott delve into the details of the concert, describing both the high points of the performance and the troubling behavior exhibited by Perry Farrell, who appeared inebriated. They discuss the band's instrumental prowess and some standout moments from the night, juxtaposed with the unraveling tensions among the band members leading up to the on-stage altercation. The friends offer insights into the darker troubled history of Jane's Addiction, emphasizing the volatility that has characterized the band's trajectory.
Throughout the episode, the two guests also share their perspectives on the broader context of the band's enduring legacy, the personal significance of Jane's Addiction's music in their lives, and their mutual admiration for bassist Eric Avery's contributions to the band's sound. They recount the immediate aftermath of the event, how the altercation was reported by major media outlets, and their reactions to the incident.
The episode concludes with reflections on the meaningful moments of the night despite the dramatic turn of events. Eric and Scott mention their interest in future concert reviews and collaborations, encapsulating their deep bond and mutual passion for live music.
BANDS: Bruce Springsteen, Empire Records, Jane's Addiction, Lollapalooza, Lollapalooza, Love and Rockets, Nine Inch Nails, Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ringo Starr and His All-Star Band, The Beatles, The Monkees, Van Halen, Prince
VENUES: Aragon Ballroom, Fenway Park, Grant Park, Hammerstein Ballroom, Hanscom Middle School, Harbor Lights, Leader Bank Pavilion
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