Green Day’s Triumphant Return to Mexico, Toto’s Nostalgia & More Day 1 Highlights From Corona Capital 2024

Punk rock trio Green Day gave their last show of the year in Mexico — part of the commemorative tour for the 20th anniversary of their album American Idiot — and the occasion couldn’t have been more emotional for the band led by singer Billie Joe Armstrong and his followers.

The set was overflowing with emotion and energy, and the vocalist even got to help to a young woman squeezed in the crowd who was trying to catch her breath. The musician stopped the show during the performance of “She” and asked security to help her get out. “Hey, are you okay?” he asked the woman, who came out in the arms of the guards. Then he invited her on stage and gave her a warm hug to the amazement and applause of the audience.

The Californian band — also made up of bassist Mike Dirnt and drummer Tré Cool — performed hits including “The American Dream Is Killing Me,” “Basket Case,” “Longview,” “Welcome To Paradise,” “When I Come Around,” “Know Your Enemy,” “Minority,” and “American Idiot.”

The band led, by the Puerto Rican guitarist Omar Rodríguez-López and Mexican-descent vocalist Cedric Bixler-Zavala, gave the Latin touch to a festival comprised mostly of Anglo acts. With a set in which they paid tribute to their Hispanic roots, including salsa music and rumba among its most representative sounds, The Mars Volta offered one of the most anticipated shows of the day, which included dialogues in Spanish, dancing, improvisation, delirious riffs and proof that there is a deep connection between the band and its Mexican fans.

To the shout of “¡Viva México!”, the beginning of the show transported the audience to the era of De-Loused in the Comatorium, their 2003 album, with songs like “Roulette Dares” and “Drunkship Of Lanterns.”

The Californian indie rock quartet also emerged as one of the most exciting and celebrated acts of the evening. Emily Kokal (vocals and guitar), Theresa Wayman (guitar), Jenny Lee Lindberg (bass) and Stella Mozgawa (drums) overflowed with energy in a show that went from fragility and subtlety to more emotional and explosive moments with songs like “Champion,” “Hips,” “Elephants,” “Krimson” and “Common Blue.”

It was Warpaint’s return to the Corona Capital stage after eight years, and the occasion was simply magical for the band and its fans.

“¡Hola México!” Raye greeted the Corona Capital attendees in Spanish. The British singer-songwriter gave one of the most outstanding shows during the first day of the festival, and became one of the most pleasant surprises. Her set began with a small audience, but as the music played, more people approached the stage to listen to that powerful voice that stood out among the musical offerings of the rock festival. Happy and surprised by the response, the artist said she was in love with the country for its beauty and warmth.

Between songs, Raye spoke about the experience of being single, being a sexy woman, and how to have fun. It was undoubtedly a very promising debut for her in Mexico.