April 5, 2024 – CHI Health Center – Omaha, NE

On Friday night April 5, 2024, the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska was the place to be. 

I had the pleasure of attending Fall Out Boy’s “So Much for (2our) Dust” tour, and let me tell you, it was an experience I won’t soon forget. Before I dive into the high-energy spectacle that was Fall Out Boy, let’s talk about the incredible openers, Jimmy Eat World.

This was my second time seeing them live, and they didn’t disappoint.

Kicking off the night with a bang, they brought their signature blend of emo and alternative rock to the stage. With hits like “A Praise Chorus” and “Sweetness,” they had the crowd on their feet from the moment they stepped into the spotlight. Lead vocalist Jim Adkins’ voice soared through the CHI Center, carrying emotion and energy with each note. Their tight instrumentation and undeniable stage presence set the perfect tone for the rest of the evening.

The band has nearly 12 million monthly listeners on Spotify, and has been electrifying crowds since their formation in 1993 in Mesa, Arizona. This night was no different, and being able to witness “Hear You Me” live and in person for a second time was amazing. These guys aren’t slowing down a bit, and it was the perfect way to kick off the show.

Jimmy Eat World Setlist:

• A Praise Chorus
• Big Casino
• Sweetness
• Something Loud
• Lucky Denver Mint
• My Best Theory
• All the Way (Stay)
• For Me This Is Heaven
• Let It Happen
• Work
• Hear You Me
• Pain
• Just Tonight…
• Bleed American
• The Middle

As the lights dimmed and the anticipation reached its peak, Fall Out Boy exploded onto the stage with all the vigor and enthusiasm you’d expect from this iconic band. From the moment they launched into their opening song, “Love From the Other Side,” the crowd was transported into a frenzy of pure musical ecstasy.

Frontman Patrick Stump commanded the stage with his powerhouse vocals, effortlessly hitting every high note and drawing the audience in with his infectious energy. Pete Wentz’s bass lines pulsated through the CHI Center, driving the rhythm forward with an irresistible intensity. Joe Trohman and Andy Hurley rounded out the band’s sound with their electrifying guitar riffs and powerhouse drumming, respectively.

It wasn’t just their musical prowess that impressed; Fall Out Boy’s stage production was nothing short of spectacular. From dazzling light displays to explosive pyrotechnics, every aspect of the performance was carefully crafted to create an experience that left us all breathless.

Throughout the night, Fall Out Boy treated us to a mix of their biggest hits and deeper cuts, ensuring that both longtime fans and newcomers alike were thoroughly entertained. From anthems like “Sugar, We’re Going Down” and “Thnks fr th Mmrs” to more recent hits like “Centuries,” each song was delivered with an infectious energy that had the entire crowd singing along at the top of their lungs.

As the final notes of “Saturday” echoed through the arena and the band bid us farewell, it was clear that we had just witnessed something truly special. Fall Out Boy’s ability to captivate and electrify an audience is unparalleled, and I can’t wait for the next opportunity to experience their magic all over again.

The band has won 5 Kerrang! Awards, 5 Teen Choice Awards, 2 Alternative Press Awards, and numerous other awards since their formation in 2001.  They have over 24.9 million monthly listeners on Spotify, and they aren’t slowing down any time soon.

If you ever have the chance to catch Fall Out Boy and/or Jimmy Eat World live in concert, do not hesitate. It’s an unforgettable experience that will leave you buzzing with adrenaline and craving more!  The show was fantastic!

Fall Out Boy Setlist

• Love From the Other Side
• The Phoenix
• Sugar, We’re Going Down
• Uma Thurman
• XO
• Moving Pictures
• Grand Theft Autumn/Where Is Your Boy
• Calm Before the Storm
• This Ain’t a Scene, It’s an Arms Race
• Disloyal Order of Water Buffaloes
• Heaven, Iowa
• Bang the Doldrums
• Headfirst Slide Into Cooperstown on a Bad Bet
• Fake Out
• Bishops Knife Trick
• What a Catch, Donnie
• Golden
• Don’t Stop Me Now (Queen cover)
• So Much (for) Stardust
• Baby Annihilation
• Song 2 (Blur cover)
• Dance, Dance
• Hold Me Like a Grudge
• “From Now On, We Are Enemies”
• My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light Em Up)
• Thnks fr the Mmrs
• Centuries
• Saturday

Jimmy Eat World

Fall Out Boy