The 15-track set was recorded on August 29, 30 and 31, 2006 at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles and spotlights an expanded eight-piece lineup featuring violinist/singer Petra Haden, former Germs/Nirvana/Foo Fighters guitarist Pat Smear, Wallflowers keyboardist Rami Jaffee, and percussionist Drew Hester.

Haden and Jaffee had appeared as guest musicians on the band's previous studio album, In Your Honor.

The UK version of the release is a two-disc set including the band's 2006 (electric) performance at Hyde Park.

The song "The One" is excluded, as Taylor Hawkins made a mistake on the drums; mobile phone footage is available on YouTube.

"No Way Back" and "This Is a Call" were on the setlist, but were not played due to strict Royal Park regulations.