Chili Peppers take part in Manhattan revival

The Red Hot Chili Peppers will celebrate the release of their latest album ‘By The Way’ with a concert on the historic Ellis Island in New York Harbor next Tuesday. The show is part of attempts to revitalise lower Manhattan following last year's terrorist. "The Red Hot Chili Peppers expressed their interest in helping New Yorkers recover from the devastating events of 9/11," Parks Superintendent Diane H. Dayson told reporters. "Ellis Island symbolises determination that is so important to the resurgence of downtown New York. We believe having the performance at this special place saved by the American people and cared for by the National Park Service will help highlight continued efforts to revitalise downtown." Tickets have been given to local businesses, the Twin Towers Fund for family members of Spe 11 victims, local radio station WXRK and are being sold by the Circle Line ferry company which has donated its services to transport attendees to the show.