This year was the LA Philharmonic's first time playing Coachella. For their Weekend Two set on Saturday, the symphony and their music director Gustavo Dudamel welcomed guests Dave Grohl, Cynthia Erivo, Laufey, and more.
Grohl was rumored as a surprise guest last weekend after people overheard rehearsals at the Hollywood Bowl, but his appearance actually happened last night. He performed orchestral renditions of Foo Fighters’ 2017 song “The Sky Is a Neighborhood” and their 1997 classic “Everlong.” Before that, frequent LA Phil collaborator Laufey came onstage to perform her songs "From The Start" and new single "Silver Lining." Argentinian hip-hop duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso did their two songs "DumbaI" and "La que puede, puede." Natasha Bedingfield also made a surprise appearance to do her 2004 hit "Unwritten," while Cynthia Erivo closed the set with her new single "Brick By Brick" and a cover of Prince's "Purple Rain."
Last weekend the LA Phil's guests included Becky G, Maren Morris, Zedd, and LL Cool J. Grohl's appearance follows Nirvana’s recent surprise reunions alongside guest vocalists at FireAid and SNL 50: The Homecoming Concert. See some audience clips from Coachella below.
@kroq Dave Grohl performed the @Foo Fighters’ “Everlong” with @Gustavo Dudamel and the @losangelesphilharmonic tonight at @coachella #davegrohl #foofighters #coachella #laphil #fyp ♬ original sound - World Famous KROQ
@ericfromcali0 Dave Grohl at Coachella Full set. #foofighters #davegrohl #cochella2024 #fyp #foryoupage ♬ original sound - Ericfromcali
@ayybeejayy The Queen Elphba herself#coachella #weekend2 #laphi ♬ original sound - ayybeejayy
@emtaysav FEEL THE RAIN ON YOUR SKIN @Natasha Bedingfield @losangelesphilharmonic #coachella #coachella2025 #coachellaweekend2 #festivalseason #unwritten #laphil #goldenhour ♬ original sound - emilytsavidge
@russerin_ Dudamel ABSOLUTELY ate this up and he knows it (same time next year PLEASE) #coachella #laphilharmonic #zedd #beckyg #laufey #coachella2025 #coachellaweekend1 ♬ original sound - erin b.
@mayelamode @ca7rielypacoamoroso con @losangelesphilharmonic y Gustavo Dudamel cantando La que puede, puede 💕 @coachella @Ca7rielxPacoChile #gustavodudamel #ca7rielypacoamoroso #coachella ♬ sonido original - Maye
