Aerosmith Bring Out Run-DMC, Alice in Chains Members, and More Friends to Rock Night Two at Hollywood Bowl: Review + Setlist

Aerosmith wrapped up their two-night return to the stage on Sunday, November 1st, at the Hollywood Bowl, and the band left the door open for more. Billed as “California, Dream On: Aerosmith & Friends,” the shows were the legendary rock act’s first since a 2023 vocal injury to Steven Tyler derailed their farewell tour and led to their retirement from the road. Comedian Bill Burr emceed both nights, and Night Two followed the same blueprint as Thursday’s opener: a long run of notable artists covering Aerosmith songs, then a headlining set by Aerosmith themselves. But the guest list and the mood shifted in ways worth noting, with the night’s 30 song setlist running three longer than Thursday’s. The evening’s best moment was a reply to the host. Burr had remarked on Thursday that these were Aerosmith’s final two shows ever, and Tyler answered him on Sunday: “Doesn’t he know that you can’t get rid of Aerosmith?” Tyler said. “In fact, at the end of the fucking world there will only be cockroaches, Aerosmith, and, I guess, Bill Burr!” The biggest difference on stage came from the guests. Where night one of Aerosmith’s set featured an appearance by Johnny Depp, Sunday featured Run-DMC,...