Stephen Perkins @ the release of El Ritual de Jane's Addiction book in Chile
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Stephen Perkins @ the release of El Ritual de Jane's Addiction book in Chile
Hi everyone! As some of you might remember, a few days ago I announced that I was going to host a release of my book in Santiago de Chile, with two Chilean journalists (I'm from Argentina; so I flew down to Chile for this).
But there was more than that: since July I had been talking with Stephen Perkins, to have him at the event. He was going to perform a drum clinic the following day in Santiago, so we scheduled this book presentation around that.
It was an amazing evening. We both got to Santiago with delayed flights, so we had to run. I picked him up at his hotel and we went to the event.
When we got there, Stephen not only appeared (as a surprise for the audience!) and spoke for two hours, but he also did a drum mini-show. At the end, I gave him an award to recognize his drumming and his involvement in the book.
He had an amazing predisposition and it was surreal. I'm really grateful.
Here are a few videos and pictures .You can check the whole gallery at the Facebook page of the book: https://www.facebook.com/pg/elritualdejanesaddiction
(L-R: me, Stephen and César, the host).
But there was more than that: since July I had been talking with Stephen Perkins, to have him at the event. He was going to perform a drum clinic the following day in Santiago, so we scheduled this book presentation around that.
It was an amazing evening. We both got to Santiago with delayed flights, so we had to run. I picked him up at his hotel and we went to the event.
When we got there, Stephen not only appeared (as a surprise for the audience!) and spoke for two hours, but he also did a drum mini-show. At the end, I gave him an award to recognize his drumming and his involvement in the book.
He had an amazing predisposition and it was surreal. I'm really grateful.
Here are a few videos and pictures .You can check the whole gallery at the Facebook page of the book: https://www.facebook.com/pg/elritualdejanesaddiction
(L-R: me, Stephen and César, the host).
Re: Stephen Perkins @ the release of El Ritual de Jane's Addiction book in Chile
That's really cool!
Re: Stephen Perkins @ the release of El Ritual de Jane's Addiction book in Chile
Yeah, that IS really cool!
Re: Stephen Perkins @ the release of El Ritual de Jane's Addiction book in Chile
That is awesome! Sincerely glad it all worked out that well!
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Re: Stephen Perkins @ the release of El Ritual de Jane's Addiction book in Chile
Thank you all! Everything was streamed live, so I guess I'll get the vídeos soon and I'll upload them.
Hope I can release the book in USA soon
Hope I can release the book in USA soon
Re: Stephen Perkins @ the release of El Ritual de Jane's Addiction book in Chile
Awesome. Did Stephen mention if there are any future plans?
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Re: Stephen Perkins @ the release of El Ritual de Jane's Addiction book in Chile
That’s SUPER cool! Congratulations on making it happen.
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Re: Stephen Perkins @ the release of El Ritual de Jane's Addiction book in Chile
Thanks to all of you!!
No, but he said that having someone writing a book like this, living so far away from the band, lighted their sparkle to do some things. Maybe shows, but I don't think a new record
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Re: Stephen Perkins @ the release of El Ritual de Jane's Addiction book in Chile
Oh, and here is a full video of the songs he played in Chile:
01. Stop! (Jane's Addiction)
02. Cursed Female (Porno For Pyros)
03. Mountain Song (Jane's Addiction)
04. Pets (Porno For Pyros)
05. Been Caught Stealing (Jane's Addiction)
06. Dogs Rule The Night (Porno For Pyros)
He also did some jams, talking and improvisations.
01. Stop! (Jane's Addiction)
02. Cursed Female (Porno For Pyros)
03. Mountain Song (Jane's Addiction)
04. Pets (Porno For Pyros)
05. Been Caught Stealing (Jane's Addiction)
06. Dogs Rule The Night (Porno For Pyros)
He also did some jams, talking and improvisations.
Re: Stephen Perkins @ the release of El Ritual de Jane's Addiction book in Chile
Man, I can't believe he went to Mexico City while I was there and missed it
Wonder if I will ever meet him?
Wonder if I will ever meet him?
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Re: Stephen Perkins @ the release of El Ritual de Jane's Addiction book in Chile
I know and I follow him EVERYWHERE. I'm disappointed in myself, too.
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Re: Stephen Perkins @ the release of El Ritual de Jane's Addiction book in Chile
Aaaaand here's the full video recording of the book presentation with Stephen. Some bits are in Spanish obviously, but he talks a lot and tell amazing stories (some of which I didn't know about). I really recommend it.
After that -not included in the video-, he played drums (part of that is in the first post) and then we both signed books.