Green Day Brings Dookie and American Idiot Home to Oracle Park
On September 20, Green Day brought their "Saviors Tour" to Oracle Park, the home of the San Francisco Giants, in a massive hometown show that did not disappoint. The band performed their classic albums Dookie and American Idiot in front of a sold-out crowd, with opening acts the Linda Lindas and Rancid getting the party started.
Opening Acts
The Linda Lindas, a teenage punk band, opened the show with a high-energy 20-minute set. Despite the early start time, the band got the crowd moving with their catchy songs and infectious energy. The highlight of their set was their breakthrough song, "Racist, Sexist Boy," which encouraged the crowd to register to vote.
Next up was Rancid, who delivered a 30-minute set that included 11 songs. The band, led by singer-guitarist Lars Frederiksen, pumped out their hits, including "Journey to the End of the East Bay," "Fall Back Down," and "Ruby Soho." Frederiksen took the opportunity to call out John Fisher, the Oakland A’s owner who is moving the team to Las Vegas, saying, "I wanna say fk John Fisher… His whole family makes money off the backs of Bay Area people, and then he wants to fk off to Vegas. Fk him, that rich kid motherfker!"
The Smashing Pumpkins
The Smashing Pumpkins, who were the odd band out musically on the bill, drew a huge reaction from the packed stadium. The band played a 45-minute set that included hits like "Bullet With Butterfly Wings," "1979," and "Cherub Rock." The crowd was also treated to a new guitar player, Kiki Wong, who brought a fresh energy to the band’s classic sound.
Green Day
After the obligatory "Bohemian Rhapsody" over the PA, and an appearance from Drunk Bunny wearing a San Francisco Giants jersey, Green Day hit the stage and launched into "The American Dream is Killing Me," off their latest album, Saviors. From there, the backdrop of the stage morphed into the album cover of Dookie, and the band played the 1994 album in its entirety.
Billie Joe Armstrong, ever the engaging frontman, had the sold-out crowd in the palm of his hand, getting every single person going for every song. The band played a handful of songs off other albums, including "Know Your Enemy," "Dilemma," and "Minority." They also invited a fan onstage during "Know Your Enemy."
The second half of the set was dedicated to American Idiot, which was met with huge cheers from the crowd. Highlights from that set included "Jesus of Suburbia," "Boulevard of Broken Dreams," and "Letterbomb," during which Armstrong took a few jabs at Oakland A’s owner Fisher.
Conclusion
Green Day’s massive hometown show at Oracle Park was a triumphant celebration of their classic albums Dookie and American Idiot. The band’s high-energy performance, combined with the enthusiastic crowd, made for an unforgettable night of music. With a few shows left on their "Saviors Tour," Green Day fans can look forward to more incredible performances from one of the biggest rock bands in the world.
FAQs
Q: What was the setlist for Green Day’s show at Oracle Park?
A: The setlist included songs from Dookie, American Idiot, and other albums, including "The American Dream is Killing Me," "Know Your Enemy," "Dilemma," and "Minority."
Q: Who opened for Green Day at Oracle Park?
A: The Linda Lindas and Rancid opened for Green Day at Oracle Park.
Q: What was the tone of the show?
A: The show was high-energy and celebratory, with Green Day performing their classic albums in their entirety and inviting fans onstage during "Know Your Enemy."
Q: Was the crowd enthusiastic?
A: Yes, the crowd was extremely enthusiastic, with every single person singing along to every song.