The Closest Thing to California: UNFILTERED Brings Red Hot Chili Peppers Madness to Israel

If you close your eyes for a moment during a performance by the band UNFILTERED, you might get confused and think the plane from California just landed in the heart of Israel. But the truth is, you don't need to close your eyes, because the show this band gives on stage is a visual and vocal experience you don't see every day on the local scene.

While there are quite a few Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute bands in Israel, UNFILTERED manages to crack the legendary band's secret formula. It’s not just the precision in the notes, but the "attitude," the connection between the musicians, and the ability to convey the uncompromising funky-rock groove of Anthony Kiedis and his bandmates.

The Lineup on Stage: UNFILTERED's lineup consists of four talented musicians who live and breathe the material: Netanel Rot on vocals, who brings captivating charisma and impressive vocal abilities; Noy Hamo on bass, who holds Flea's famous groove with a steady hand; Itai Geffen on guitar, who juggles between the familiar riffs and complex solos; and Harel Azulay on drums, who provides the powerful engine behind all this rhythm.

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience (and one big surprise): Those who have already managed to watch them know that this is an incredibly energetic performance, one that doesn't let the audience stand still for even a second. Beyond the big hits like "Californication," "Under the Bridge," and "Give It Away," it is a particularly high-energy show—one that the audience enters out of curiosity and leaves surprised and, above all, smiling.

Without a doubt, this is the best tribute band in Israel for the "Peppers" by a significant margin. They don't just perform the songs; they simply become them for an hour and a half of sensory madness.

My Recommendation: If you love good music, explosive energy, and want to feel, even for one evening, that the world is a much more colorful and funky place – UNFILTERED is the band you must follow. See you in the front row!

Don't miss the chance to catch them at one of their upcoming shows:

13/2 - Bella Ciao, Rishon LeZion - Tickets.
26/2 - HaMasgeria Pub, Kibbutz Hatzerim - Tickets.
21/3 - Levontin 7, Tel Aviv - Tickets.

(Photo: Tomer Yefet)