BOSTON, MA | It was a Big Night Out in Boston as the Goo Goo Dolls filled Leader Bank Pavilion, a popular sea-side outdoor venue in the historic city, with contagious energy.
The Big Night Out tour welcomed O.A.R. as an opener on this leg of their travels and they did not disappoint in more than warming up the crowd as the band brought both their talent and immense energy to the amphitheater. They could have played all night.
The Goo Goo Dolls kicked off their set with those familiar first strums of “Broadway.” As the drums kicked in, so did the excitement of fans. The Goo Goo Dolls really connect with the crowd, many of which are long-time devoted fans, playing one song right into the next with a transition of just a few seconds. With their hits mixed in with brand new songs, this and their band longevity proved they are certainly not stuck in the ’90s. The evening was full and gave everyone a thorough performance.
Fans were loving every minute of it, especially Sabrina Curtis of Dracut, MA. “My boyfriend and I thought the show was amazing! We’ve been fans of the Goo Goo Dolls forever. My boyfriend has seen them live before, but this was my first time. I bought these tickets as a Christmas present for him—it was his ‘big’ gift! They sounded incredible and I was on my feet all night!”
Amanda Holland-O’Neil said, “My thirteen year-old self would have never believed I would be seeing the Goo Goo Dolls live all these years later. There was a perfect balance of all the classic hits mixed in with some of their newer songs. My personal highlight was getting to see O.A.R. and Goo Goo Dolls on stage together and of course ending the night with ‘Iris.'”
It’s incredibly obvious how much fun the boys have performing each night for fans, with frontman John Rzeznik’s charisma and connection with the crowd and Robby Takac’s huge smile as he bounded across the stage. The Goos gave fans exactly what they wanted: a showcase of their many decades-loved hits. This mixed with the cool harbor breeze made for a truly unforgettable experience.
SETLIST
Broadway
Over and Over
Slide
Big Machine
Here Is Gone
Black Balloon
January Friend
Yeah, I Like You
Going Crazy
Lucky Star
So Alive
Dizzy
Sympathy
Lost
Name
The Pin
Miracle Pill
Run All Night
Life’s a Message
Bringing On the Light
Better Days
Let Love In
Tattered Edge / You Should Be Happy
I Won’t Back Down (Tom Petty cover) (with Marc Roberge of O.A.R)
Iris
