Imagine having nearly $9 billion in the bank—what kind of holiday party would you throw? For Todd Boehly, chairman of Eldridge Industries, the answer was nothing short of a rockstar extravaganza that left everyone in awe. But here’s where it gets controversial: was this a celebration of music and wealth, or a jaw-dropping display of excess? Let’s dive in.
On a Thursday night, Boehly hosted a private corporate holiday party at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York, that felt more like a once-in-a-lifetime music festival than a typical office bash. Headlining the event was none other than Slash, the iconic Guns N’ Roses guitarist, who was joined by a rotating lineup of A-list musicians. Think Eddie Vedder, Anthony Kiedis, YUNGBLUD, Brandi Carlile, and Bruno Mars—all sharing the stage in a single night. Yes, you read that right.
The band backing these legends? A supergroup dubbed The Dirty Bats, featuring Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan, and super producer Andrew Watt on guitar. And this is the part most people miss: this wasn’t just a concert; it was a masterclass in musical collaboration, with each artist bringing their unique style to classic rock anthems.
According to setlist.fm, the night kicked off with YUNGBLUD joining Slash for electrifying covers of Black Sabbath’s War Pigs and The Rolling Stones’ Start Me Up. Brandi Carlile then took the stage, delivering powerful renditions of Led Zeppelin’s Black Dog and her own hit, The Story. Anthony Kiedis followed with high-energy performances of Motörhead’s Ace of Spades and Iggy and the Stooges’ Search and Destroy.
Eddie Vedder’s turn was a Pearl Jam lover’s dream, with classics like Corduroy and Better Man, plus a surprise cover of Dead Boys’ Sonic Reducer. But the night’s most jaw-dropping moment? Bruno Mars’s five-song set, which included Led Zeppelin’s Whole Lotta Love, The Police’s Roxanne, and Nirvana’s Smells Like Teen Spirit. Talk about range!
The grand finale? The entire crew reunited for Chuck Berry’s Johnny B. Goode, leaving the audience—likely a mix of corporate executives and lucky guests—in absolute awe. Here’s the bold question: Is this the ultimate way to celebrate success, or does it cross the line into over-the-top indulgence? Sound off in the comments.
For context, Boehly co-founded Eldridge Industries in 2015, a holding company with stakes in everything from DraftKings and the Los Angeles Dodgers to Dick Clark Productions and the Golden Globes. He’s also a co-owner of Chelsea F.C. and RC Strasbourg. So, while this private festival lineup was undoubtedly expensive, it’s safe to say it was just a fraction of his financial playbook.
Below is the full setlist for those who want to relive the magic—or debate whether it was all too much:
Setlist
1. War Pigs (Black Sabbath cover with YUNGBLUD)
2. Start Me Up (The Rolling Stones cover with YUNGBLUD)
3. Black Dog (Led Zeppelin cover with Brandi Carlile)
4. The Story (Brandi Carlile original)
5. Ace of Spades (Motörhead cover with Anthony Kiedis)
6. Search and Destroy (Iggy and the Stooges cover with Anthony Kiedis)
7. Corduroy (Pearl Jam cover with Eddie Vedder)
8. Better Man (Pearl Jam cover with Eddie Vedder)
9. Wishlist (Pearl Jam cover with Eddie Vedder)
10. Sonic Reducer (Dead Boys cover with Eddie Vedder)
11. Whole Lotta Love (Led Zeppelin cover with Bruno Mars)
12. Roxanne (The Police cover with Bruno Mars)
13. Fire (Jimi Hendrix cover with Bruno Mars)
14. Dirty Diana (Michael Jackson cover with Bruno Mars)
15. Smells Like Teen Spirit (Nirvana cover with Bruno Mars)
16. Johnny B. Goode (Chuck Berry cover with the full ensemble)
So, what do you think? Was this the ultimate celebration of music and wealth, or a step too far? Let’s debate it!
