Sombr Performs Iris with Johnny Rzeznik in Orlando
Johnny Rzeznik joined the artist on stage for a surprise performance at the Kia Center.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Latin
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Artist Sombr welcomed Goo Goo Dolls frontman Johnny Rzeznik to the stage for a performance of the classic hit Iris in Orlando. The collaboration took place at the Kia Center during the You Are The Reason Tour.
Why it matters
The appearance highlights the enduring legacy of the 1998 track, which remains a massive commercial success nearly three decades after its original release. It also marks a notable moment on Sombr's current tour circuit.
The song Iris accumulated over 1 billion streams worldwide in 2025. It was originally written for the 1998 film City Of Angels and featured on the Goo Goo Dolls album Dizzy Up The Girl.
The players
Sombr
Sombr is a musician currently headlining the You Are The Reason Tour.
Johnny Rzeznik
Johnny Rzeznik is the frontman of the Goo Goo Dolls and the songwriter behind the hit single Iris.
The details
Rzeznik joined Sombr for the performance, which was slotted between the tracks Do I Ever Cross Your Mind and Undressed on the setlist. The event served as a major highlight during the Orlando stop of the ongoing tour.
Timeline
1998: The song Iris and the City Of Angels soundtrack were released.
2025: Iris reached the milestone of 1 billion streams worldwide.
October 25, 2026: Sombr and Rzeznik performed the song at the Kia Center.
October 27, 2026: The tour continues at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.
October 28, 2026: The tour reaches Nashville for a show at Bridgestone Arena.
Industry Dynamics
This performance follows the pattern set by the 1998 release of the City Of Angels soundtrack by re-centering a legacy hit within a contemporary concert experience. It highlights how modern artists leverage iconic catalogue tracks to bridge generational divides in the streaming era.
Fans in Charlotte can catch the next show on the tour on October 27 at the Spectrum Center. Nashville residents can attend the following performance at Bridgestone Arena on October 28.
The takeaway
Legacy tracks continue to hold significant cultural and commercial weight in live music settings. Concert-goers can expect to see more collaborations that bridge different eras of popular music as streaming statistics drive setlist curation.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by JamBase.
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