Editor’s Note: BUSH’s 10th full-length album, I Beat Loneliness hit the street last summer and since then the London-based band has been touring non-stop with a special visit to the Nation’s Capital Thursday night.

BUSH delivered an electrifying performance on their highly anticipated Land of Milk and Honey Tour (a nod to a track off the new album), captivating a packed audience at The Anthem in Washington, D.C. on April 9, 2026, with both nostalgia and fresh energy. The band, led by charismatic front-man Gavin Rossdale, proved once again why they remain a staple in modern rock.

From the opening chords, BUSH ignited the crowd with a mix of classic hits and new tracks. Fan favorites like “Machinehead” and “Glycerine” and a very cool version of “Swallowed “were met with roaring sing-alongs, while new material showcased the band’s continued evolution. Rossdale’s vocals were raw and powerful, carrying emotion through every lyric, while the band’s tight musicianship kept the energy high throughout the night.

The stage production was both dynamic and tasteful, with bold lighting and visuals that complemented the music without overshadowing it. And while the visual were great, it was the force of BUSH and Rossdale’s energy that impressed the most.

Gavin Rossdale’s interaction with the crowd was a highlight as he came out into the audience and ran around the whole venue, sharing heartfelt stories between songs, creating a sense of intimacy in the large venue.

Enjoy the Official Video for the single, “I Beat Loneliness” by BUSH:

BUSH were supported by Welsh band, James and the Cold Gun and Mammoth, led by Wolfgang Van Halen with rousing sets giving the crowd an incredible bill with some amazing music that was not to miss.

BUSH ended their regular set with “Little Things” from their seminal album Sixteen Stone before an incredibly emotional encore as Rossdale started “Swallowed” solo before the rest of the band returned to finish the song with him.

BUSH continue the US leg of their Land of Milk and Honey Tour through May.

The setlist included:

Machinehead
Prizefighter
More Than Machines
Warm Machine
Quicksand
Greedy Fly
Scars
We’re All the Same on the Inside
The Sound of Winter
May Your Love Be Pure
Everything Zen
Glycerine
I Beat Loneliness
Float
Flowers on a Grave
Little Things

Encore:
The Land of Milk and Honey
Swallowed
Comedown

Check out more photos of Bush rocking The Anthem on Thursday, April 9, 2026. All photos are copyright Greg Ketterman:

And check out photos of Mammoth opening at The Anthem: