Kevin Bronson on April 17th, 2013

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Who: Red Hot Chili Peppers on the main stage
In 3 or Fewer Words: Breathe in, out.
Memorable Because: Question for the two bros with whom I entered the festival grounds at noon Sunday, the shirtless guys who were toting two 12-packs and chanting “Red Hot Chili Peppers!” on what was, at that point, a sunny, breezy Sunday: Did you enjoy the show? Did you even see the show? Because if you did, guys, you deserve some kind of prize. And so does the legendary L.A. band, for that matter. Playing in a desert windstorm of sand, dust and who-knows-what, the Chili Peppers did everything Coachella could have wanted – delivered a hit-laden set to the brave souls who shielded eyes, mouth and skin from the sting of the airborne assault. Hopefully Weekend 2 attendees will get a fuller show – some of the planned visuals and the pyrotechnic display were scotched due to the elements. As for this night, I’d tip my cap, except it would get blown away.
What I’d Tell My Friends Who Were Lost in the Parking Lots: Wait, that was me.
– K.B. (Photos by Scott Dudelson)