Zack Fox’s Guide: Best Sunday in Los Angeles
A day in the Life of Red Hot Chili Peppers‘ John Frusciante
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John frusciante,the guitarist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers,details his typical Sunday,a blend of creative pursuits,social connections,and a healthy dose of caffeine.
8 a.m.: Wake up and coffee
I usually wake up around 8 a.m. and immediately make coffee. I’ve been drinking coffee for a long time,and I like to make it myself. I have a little routine. I grind the beans, and I use a pour-over. It’s a ritual. I like to sit and drink it slowly.
12 p.m.: Lunch and errands
I’ll usually have lunch around noon. I like to go to Grand Central Market. It’s a great place to get a variety of food. After lunch, I’ll run some errands.Maybe go to the record store or the music shop.
9 p.m.: Go to the movies
After that, we’d problably go see a movie at Alamo Drafthouse or New Beverly Cinema. During Black History Month, the New Beverly did a double feature of “CB4” and “Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Yoru Juice in the Hood.” We had that b- crackin’. I brought everybody I know.
11 p.m.: Work on music
At this point, I’ll probably wrap up the day by working on music with friends. Maybe we’ll go to Pirate Studios or we’ll go to a friend’s home studio and make music. Honestly, I think making beats is a good way to wrap up the day. It’s vrey low pressure and I think it’s good to work out the brain muscles a little bit before bed.
1 a.m.: More caffeine to power through the night
If we start making beats late,sometimes I like to hit a late-night cafe if things get too social. Sometimes we’ll hit M3 or About Time in Koreatown. At About Time, we’ll sit out back by the fire.
8 a.m.: A caffeinated, low BPM rave
Drinking coffee that late ruins my week[[laughs]. everything’s messed up now.I’m missing calls. I’m missing the email. I’m panicking at the meeting Monday. I’m walking in looking like Nicolas Cage in “Leaving Las vegas.” On this caffeine Sunday, I’m going to sleep Monday. I’m a raver and I think a group of three or more Black people talking with a substance involved does qualify as a rave. It’s a low BPM rave. It’s about 40 BPM and there’s no cdjs involved, but it is a rave.