The band played a special show for Power to the Patients
Stone Temple Pilots took the stage at DC’s Bullpen outdoor venue ahead of the annual Congressional Baseball Game. The concert is one of a series of star-studded events that Power to the Patients has thrown during major political events. Previous events include concerts with Jelly Roll and Foo Fighters, among others.
Power to the Patients has created a movement that raises awareness and advocates for laws focusing on transparent healthcare pricing. These invite-only concerts have created newsworthy buzz about this bi-partisan issue.
On this evening, that issue was front and center for the many congressional staffers who popped into Stone Temple Pilot’s free set before the game. STP frontman Jeff Gutt told the crowd, “It’s time for our leaders who claim to care about America, to care about Americans.” The group flew in, especially for the show.
For their part, the set was a tight hourlong ride through their hits. The Bullpen is a surprisingly well-heeled venue. The intricacies of Dean DeLeo’s style of guitar playing could be heard perfectly. Dean’s brother Robert’s drums—uncaged—also rang out without overwhelming the band or the crowd’s ear drums.
It was a small taste of the group’s summer tour, set to kick off in two weeks. During the trek with Live, the group will perform Purple in its entirety to celebrate the album’s 30th anniversary.
Power to the Patients has succeeded in a central part of its mission: it is now law to see healthcare prices upfront. But there’s more work to be done, and the organization has found a winning formula to get its message across: entertain and inform the right people, and cross-aisle work on change Americans need is within reach.
