Chad Smith Guests With Pearl Jam In NYC

Chattanooga, TN – The Pulse:

Pearl Jam returned to New York’s Madison Square Garden for the first time in six years on Sunday night . Rolling Stone reported that joining the band for their customary set-closing cover of Neil Young‘s “Rockin’ In The Free World” was old friend and early touring mate, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith.

Smith, who played to the side of the stage on a hastily-assembled mini-set, was reunited with former-Chili Peppers guitarist — and now auxiliary Pearl Jam member — Josh Klinghoffer.

• Pearl Jam tour dates (subject to change):
  September 14 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
  September 16 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
  September 17 – Louisville, KY – Bourbon & Beyond Festival at Kentucky Expo Center
  September 18 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center
  September 20 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center
  September 22 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
  October 1 – Dana Point, CA – Ohana Festival at Doheny State Beach (Eddie Vedder solo)
  October 5 – Paso Robles, CA – Vina Robles Amphitheatre (Eddie Vedder solo)
  October 7 – Las Vegas, NV – Dolby Live at Park MGM (Eddie Vedder solo)