Celebrities Perform at Corporate Holiday Event: Slash, Anthony Kiedis, Eddie Vedder, and More
What happens when the chairman of a billion-dollar company decides to throw a holiday party for his employees? Well, if you’re Todd Boehly of Eldridge Industries, you go big. On December 11 at the iconic Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York, Boehly hosted a star-studded event that will surely be the talk of the town for years to come.
The festivities were headlined by none other than guitar legend Slash, who was joined by an impressive lineup of musical talents. The ensemble included the likes of Anthony Kiedis and Chad Smith from Red Hot Chili Peppers, Eddie Vedder from Pearl Jam, Andrew Watt, Yungblud, Brandi Carlile, Bruno Mars, and Slash’s Guns N’ Roses bandmate, Duff McKagan.
The group performed under the moniker The Dirty Bats, with Slash on guitar, Chad Smith on drums, Duff McKagan on bass, and Andrew Watt on guitar. The evening kicked off with an energetic set by Yungblud, who covered Black Sabbath’s “War Pigs” and The Rolling Stones’ “Start Me Up.” Brandi Carlile then took the stage and wowed the audience with Led Zeppelin’s “Black Dog” and her own hit, “The Story.”
As the night progressed, Anthony Kiedis belted out Motörhead’s “Ace of Spades” and Iggy and The Stooges’ “Search and Destroy,” while Eddie Vedder delivered a set that included Pearl Jam classics like “Corduroy” and “Better Man” alongside a cover of Dead Boys’ “Sonic Reducer.” Bruno Mars also took the stage and impressed with renditions of “Roxanne” by The Police, “Whole Lotta Love” by Led Zeppelin, and “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana.
The grand finale saw the entire ensemble come together for an epic jam session featuring Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B. Goode” and Neil Young’s “Rockin’ In the Free World.” The crowd was left buzzing with excitement and gratitude for being part of such a memorable event.
The show was a true testament to the power of music to bring people together and create unforgettable experiences. It showcased the incredible talent and camaraderie of some of the music industry’s biggest names, leaving everyone in attendance with a night they won’t soon forget. The corporate holiday party at Capitol Theatre was truly a one-of-a-kind musical extravaganza that will be talked about for years to come.