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Anthony Kiedis Launches Coffee Brand, Jolene

Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival - Day 3, Manchester, USA - 15 Jun 2024
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Anthony Kiedis, the energetic frontman of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, has ventured into the entrepreneurial world with the launch of “Jolene,” a canned coffee brand designed with live music in mind. Teaming up with his longtime friend Shane Powers, Kiedis offers a brand that emphasizes both quality and convenience for concertgoers. Live Nation, a prominent name in the live entertainment industry, has invested in Jolene, ensuring its presence at numerous festivals and amphitheaters across the United States. Venues such as the Gorge Amphitheater in Washington and the Allianz Amphitheater in Virginia will offer festival-goers the chance to experience the unique flavors of Jolene, including its cold brew and oat milk latte varieties.

The development of Jolene marks a multi-year journey punctuated by trial and error. From its inception over casual conversations with Powers, Kiedis envisioned a product that would stand apart in the competitive field of ready-to-drink (RTD) coffees. Despite numerous challenges in mass-producing a product that maintained the desired flavor and quality, the partnership with beverage experts like John Terzian and James Morrissey brought success. Their focus on utilizing premium, ethically sourced beans from an all-female cooperative in the Peruvian Andes underscores the brand's commitment to quality and ethics.

Kiedis himself admits to switching to caffeine from the rock-and-roll lifestyle’s traditional staples of substances. The genesis of his coffee appreciation can be traced to the days at the iconic Tropicana Motel in Los Angeles during the early 1980s. It was here, amidst a congregation of musicians and luminaries like Muhammad Ali, that Kiedis began to appreciate the camaraderie and ritual surrounding a simple cup of coffee. Over the years, as he traveled globally with his band, Kiedis's appreciation for coffee deepened, inspired by the diverse brewing traditions he observed from Italy to Indonesia.

The name “Jolene” is a playful nod both to the classic Dolly Parton song and the colloquial term “cup of joe.” It encapsulates a blend of cultural homage and casual familiarity, which aptly reflects the brand’s ethos. This embodiment of musical and personal culture is further evident in the brand’s collaborations. Signature cocktails featuring Jolene, available at select venues, are crafted to enhance the live music experience by offering an energizing alternative to traditional alcoholic beverages.

By highlighting its distinctive sourcing policies and partnership with Live Nation, Jolene positions itself as more than just a beverage; it becomes an integral part of the live concert experience. With Kiedis and Powers at the helm, Jolene promises to deliver not just a caffeine fix, but a convivial bonding over a shared love for live music and quality coffee. The concert-friendly nature of Jolene ensures that it aligns seamlessly with the vibrant energy of live performances, embodying a non-alcoholic option that keeps fans engaged and energized.

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