shinedown

bush, morgan wade

golden one center sacramento ca

Morgan Wade kicked things off with a soulful seven-song set that resonated deeply. Her cover of Radiohead’s “Creep,” along with originals like “High In Your Apartment,” “Roses,” and “The Night,” had the crowd singing along early and often—remarkably filling seats well before her set even began. It was a clear statement that she’s on a trajectory to headline arenas on her own very soon.

Next up, British alt‑rock legends Bush brought both nostalgia and fresh energy. Kicking off with “Scars” from their new album I Beat Loneliness, they immediately won over the Northern California crowd, who knew every lyric, even to a song barely weeks old. Gavin Rossdale went full rock star, weaving through the audience via the catwalk and even stepping into the crowd for a few high‑five moments. Their climactic solo of “Glycerine” was a poignant, atmospheric precursor to the main event.all the hits were played as the whole arena sang along to the classic hits that made them famous .

Finally, Shinedown exploded onto the stage, ignited by pyro and fireworks to launch “Dance, Kid, Dance.” It was a full-throttle, two‑hour adrenaline rush, packed with hard-hitting hits and heart‑tugging ballads. Tour debut “Bully” got its first live rendition in over three years, while “If You Only Knew” turned the arena into a deafening chorus. Brent Smith took a moment mid-set to dedicate a heartfelt tribute tied to themes of loss and connection before “Three Six Five,” and reminded the crowd that $1 from each ticket supported Musicians On Call—amplifying the show’s emotional impact. Guitarist Zach Myers later gushed to the crowd that Sacramento was the best audience they’d played in California

Setlist Highlights

Shinedown performed an epic 19-song set, including:

• “Dance, Kid, Dance”

• “Bully” (tour debut)

• “If You Only Knew”

• “Three Six Five”

• Emotionallycharged deep cuts like “Enemies,” “Through the Ghost,” and “In Memory”

• Powerful covers: Prince’s “Purple Rain” and Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Simple Man”

• Classics: “Sound of Madness,” “Second Chance,” “A Symptom of Being Human,” and more. Final Thoughts

The line‑up was a masterclass in dynamic pacing: Morgan Wade's warm introspection, Bush’s charismatic rock swagger, and Shinedown’s theatrical, emotional powerhouse performance. Sacramento didn’t just witness a concert—they lived it. It was a night that reminded us why live music still delivers moments that resonate far beyond the final note.