The Blackbirds band

The Blackbirds performs as Tel Aviv's dedicated Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute act, established within Israel's tribute music circuit and specializing in RHCP's catalog spanning four decades. The band maintains residencies at Shablul Jazz Club and Ozen Tel Aviv, two of the city's cornerstone music venues. Their setlists encompass both mainstream hits and deep cuts from the California funk rock pioneers' discography. Israeli session musicians and local artists frequently join The Blackbirds on stage, incorporating regional musical elements into the RHCP framework. The group's concert calendar focuses on Tel Aviv's central entertainment district, with recurring appearances at cultural festivals and music series events. Their technical setup mirrors the original band's stage configuration, from instrument selection to signal chain. The Blackbirds operates within Tel Aviv's network of tribute performers, participating in the city's tribute band showcases and themed music nights. Their performance schedule includes both dedicated headline shows and collaborative events featuring multiple tribute acts. The band documents their shows through multi-camera video production, maintaining an archive of their interpretations of the RHCP repertoire.