Photos and Review by JWright/Jim LaValley
Galleries: Blink-182, A Day to Remember, All Time Low
After a 10-year absence, Blink-182 returned to the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, MA for a hit show. They were joined by A Day to Remember and All Time Low. All Time Low warmed up the audience with fan favorite hits Lost in Stereo, Six Feet Under the Stars, and Dear Maria, Count Me In. Recalling their last appearance at the Xfinity Center during the Vans Warped Tour in 2015, All Time Low lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Alex Gaskarth played up the opening spot in the lineup, asking the audience “How many people think we’re the All American Rejects” to laughter and applause. All Time Low were very energetic and had an obvious connection to their fans, given their interaction with the audience.
A Day to Remember followed up with an impressive set list and an impressive set to match. The stage featured reel-to-reel machines, classic stacks, and woody TV’s that looked equally at home in your grandmother’s formal room. Lead vocalist Jeremy McKinnon was quick to energize the crowd with his great vocals on The Downfall of Us All, It’s Complicated, and the hit song Paranoia from the Bad Vibrations album. Before they finished their set, they had the Xfinity audience energy level amped up to new heights in preparation for Blink-182.
Blink-182 came on quick and strong to a capacity audience the likes of which haven’t been seen in a long time in Mansfield. Without an empty seat to be found and everyone on their feet, Blink-182 opened with Feeling This, What’s My Age Again?, and to the delight of all the hardcore Blink fans, Family Reunion (which is only 30 seconds long). Mark Hoppus, Travis Barker, and Matt Skiba put on an intense show that didn’t disappoint any of the fans in attendance. Travis Barker’s beat was incredible and energetic as he kicked out an incredible performance. I liked the Cadillac emblem that he has mounted on his drum set, that was unique.
What a great tour, I highly recommend checking it out as they roll through your town/city.
Blink-182
A Day to Remember
All Time Low
All Time Low Setlist:
- Lost in Stereo
- A Love Like War
- Dancing with a Wolf
- Six Feet Under the Stars
- Backseat Serenade
- Something’s Gotta Give
- Missing You
- Weightless
- Dear Maria, Count Me In
A Day to Remember:
- The Downfall of Us All
- I’m Made of Wax, Larry, What Are You Made Of?
- It’s Complicated
- 2nd Sucks
- Right Back at It Again
- Have Faith in Me
- All Signs Point to Lauderdale
- Paranoia
- All I Want
- If It Means a Lot to You
- The Plot to Bomb the Panhandle
Blink 182 Setlist:
- Feeling This
- What’s My Age Again?
- Family Reunion
- The Rock Show
- Cynical
- First Date
- Down
- I Miss You
- Bored to Death
- Built This Pool
- Dumpweed
- Reckless Abandon
- Stay Together for the Kids
- San Diego
- Not Now
- Violence
- Kings of the Weekend
- Dysentery Gary
- Happy Holidays, You Bastard
- Los Angeles
Encore:
- Carousel
- All the Small Things
- Brohemian Rhapsody
- Dammit