Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Anthony Kiedis Launches “Concert-Friendly” Canned Coffee ‘Jolene’

Red Hot Chili Peppers‘ frontman Anthony Kiedis has partnered with his longtime friend Shane Powers to launch Jolene, a “concert-friendly” canned coffee brand that will support an all-female co-op in Peru. The coffee, available in cold brew and oat milk latte flavors, will be offered at Live Nation-owned festivals and amphitheaters across the U.S. (with Live Nation serving as an equity investor in the product), along with select retailers in Los Angeles and New York. The name serves as both a nod to the phrase “cup of Joe,” and to the classic Dolly Parton country song. “Fans want options that fit the pace and energy of live music,” Live Nation’s global president of Media & Sponsorship, Russell Wallach, said in a statement. “Cold brew has come up again and again, and Jolene delivers — it’s high quality, easy to enjoy, and adds something new to the fan experience. It’s one more way we’re evolving to meet what fans are asking for.” (NME)