Eric Church performed two Aerosmith songs on Thursday, Oct. 29, during the first night of "California, Dream On: Aerosmith & Friends" at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, according to setlists published by Billboard and Consequence.
Billboard reported that Church performed "Rag Doll" and "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing." In Consequence's setlist, his two songs come after Heart's set and before the Black Crowes. Whiskey Riff reported that he took the stage midway through the set. According to Whiskey Riff, "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" came out in 1998 as the theme song for the film Armageddon and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
AXS TV reported that the concert was Aerosmith's first full show since 2023. It also marked drummer Joey Kramer's first appearance with the group since February 2020. Rolling Stone reported that the first half of the evening featured a rotating lineup of performers paying tribute to Aerosmith. According to Billboard, Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl sat in on drums for most of Aerosmith's six-song set, which closed the show.
Consequence and AXS TV reported that the other performers included Godsmack's Sully Erna, Warren Haynes, Billy Idol with Steve Stevens, Sammy Hagar, Heart, the Black Crowes and Guns N' Roses. AXS TV and Rolling Stone reported that comedian Bill Burr hosted the evening.
Consequence and AXS TV reported that a second show is scheduled at the Hollywood Bowl for Sunday, Nov. 1. When the concerts were announced, Deadline and Guitar Player reported that the lineup would vary between the two nights. Church's official website lists the Oct. 29 Aerosmith & Friends date at the Hollywood Bowl.
For more on Church's recent live releases, see our earlier story: Eric Church releases IMAX live concert movie and soundtrack double album.
Sources: Rolling Stone · Billboard · Whiskey Riff · AXS TV · Consequence · WRIF · EricChurch.com · Wikipedia
