BottleRock Festival Ends With Smiles, Red Hot Chili Peppers: Images

By Al Francis-

NAPA - The Red Hot Chili Peppers put on a epic show to the cheers of an estimated 40,000 fans who were packed like sardines into the JaM Cellars main stage area Sunday evening.

Every day of the three day BottleRock Napa Valley seemed more crowded then the previous, but the music fans were delighted just being there to enjoy the sun, music, food and beverages that the festival served up at the Napa Expo Fairgrounds.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group started their set about 20 minutes late with some wondering if singer Anthony Kiedis might still be ill after being hospitalized last week causing two shows to be canceled in Los Angeles.

But when band members appeared on stage it was an epic non stop show starting off with "Can't Stop," then continued with other favorites such as "Dani California," "Otherside" and "Under the Bridge."

The Lumineers preceeded the Red Hot Chili Peppers with a crowd-pleasing set a well.

By the way, if you missed the party or just can't wait to get more, the 2017 BottleRock Napa Valley is scheduled for May 26-28.

For more information of course, visit www.bottlerocknapavalley.com

-all images via Al Francis