Blink-182 brought their Missionary Impossible tour through Noblesville at Ruoff last night and brought with them Alkaline Trio, Drug Church and tons of stupid and fun teen humor.
Millennial and late Gen X parents came out to take a trip back to the beginning of the decade, and many brought a new generation with them to show why “music used to be better.”
Drug Church was the opening act and tore through their set with raw energy and unfiltered grit. Their mix of hardcore aggression and catchy hooks had the crowd in constant motion, balancing chaos with sharp musicianship.
Patrick Kindlon’s commanding presence and biting lyrics hit hard, while the band’s tight delivery kept intensity at a peak. Short, loud, and relentless. Drug Church proved why they’re one of the most vital live punk acts today.
Alkaline Trio was next up. Opening with “Private Eye,” the band wasted no time setting the tone with sharp riffs and darkly catchy energy. Fan favorites like “Calling All Skeletons,” “Mercy Me,” and “Cringe” kept the crowd shouting along, while “Sadie” and “Blue Carolina” added a brooding intensity. The band’s chemistry was tight, balancing raw punk urgency with melodic hooks.
Closing with the anthemic “Radio,” Alkaline Trio reminded everyone why their blend of grit and heart has endured for decades. A night of nostalgia and catharsis.
Blink-182 took the stage and an opener featuring Bruce Buffer giving them UFC like intros. Once the lights came up the band played a career-spanning set that blended nostalgia with fresh energy. Opening with “The Rock Show” and “First Date”, the band wasted no time diving into fan favorites like “Josie” and “Anthem Part Two”.
Newer cuts like “TURPENTINE” and “MORE THAN YOU KNOW” sat comfortably alongside classics, while their cover of the Descendents’ Hope was a fitting nod to their roots. The crowd erupted for “I Miss You,” “What’s My Age Again?” and “All the Small Things” before a raucous “Dammit” (complete with a playful “B-I-N-G-O” bridge) closed the night perfectly.
-Brian Cranfill