Weezer | Texas Review | Ralph Arvesen
Weezer performing during the Voyage to the Blue Planet Tour at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas on September 27, 2024, with Rivers Cuomo, Patrick Wilson, Brian Bell, and Scott Shriner. (Photo: Ralph Arvesen)

Weezer is a Los Angeles-based American rock band, the current lineup includes Rivers Cuomo (lead vocals, lead guitar), Patrick Wilson (drums), Brian Bell (rhythm guitar, backing vocals, keyboards), and Scott Shriner (bass, backing vocals). The band has sold over 10 million albums in the U.S. and more than 35 million records worldwide. Known for hits like "Buddy Holly," "Undone (The Sweater Song)," "Say It Ain't So," "El Scorcho," "Hash Pipe," "Island in the Sun," "Beverly Hills," and "Pork and Beans," Weezer has earned several accolades, including Grammy and MTV Video Music Awards.

Following critically acclaimed releases (Weezer [The White Album] and Pacific Daydream), the band embarked on two sold-out amphitheater tours with Panic! At the Disco and Pixies. Weezer’s fan-requested cover of Toto's "Africa" became a chart-topping success, earning the band their fifth #1 and sixteenth Top 10 hit at Alternative Radio, as well as a Top 5 spot on the Hot AC chart. The cover has since gone Platinum. The band dropped Weezer (The Teal Album), a surprise covers collection streamed over 100 million times.

Weezer released two distinct albums: OK Human, an orchestral pop reflection on technology and isolation, and Van Weezer, paying homage to their metal roots. "All My Favorite Songs," the lead single from OK Human, became one of 2021’s biggest rock hits and was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rock Song. The following year, Weezer released SZNZ, a four-EP project inspired by Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, and completed the European leg of the Hella Mega Tour, which sold out stadiums in the U.S. in 2021. In 2023, the band headlined the sold-out Indie Rock Road Trip across North America, praised as one of the top tours of the summer.
Fan reviews:

All three bands were excellent. Weezer got us in the door and were fantastic. The show was cool and loved the interaction with the audience. I hadn't seen Flaming Lips since about 85, but I followed their music and videos. Loved the documentary about their start. The performance was awesome and so much fun. I haven't yelled that much in years. Hadn't seen or new much about Dinosaur Jr, but loved their music. You could feel it down to your bones. Would love to see them all again.

Weezer is the best! Amazing show! Everyone should see Weezer! I enjoyed the openers, and the Weezer setlist was perfect!

Weezer was a amazing! Had an incredible time with my nephew. They played incredibly and the sounds was awesome.

Best covert I’ve ever seen! The Flaming Lips were a lot of fun, the music and stage show were awesome. Weezer was phenomenal! The stage show was really amazing! They played the Blue Album plus many other hits. I wish they had played Susanne. Aside from that, a perfect performance. No encore, but they played for two hours, so that’s understandable.

Go see Weezer! This show was one of the best I have ever been to! Not only the music but the entire show was amazing! Highly highly highly recommend!
Setlist for the show at the Moody Center
  • Blue Voyage Takeoff
  • Anonymous
  • Return to Ithaka
  • Dope Nose
  • Hash Pipe
  • Pork and Beans
  • Beverly Hills
  • Island in the Sun
  • I Just Threw Out the Love of My Dreams
  • Perfect Situation
  • Run, Raven, Run
  • Getchoo
  • Why Bother?
  • Pink Triangle
  • You Gave Your Love to Me Softly
  • Across the Sea
  • Blue Voyage Landing
  • My Name Is Jonas
  • No One Else
  • The World Has Turned and Left Me Here
  • Buddy Holly
  • Undone - The Sweater Song
  • Surf Wax America
  • Say It Ain't So
  • In the Garage
  • Holiday
  • Only in Dreams
  • Voyage to the Blue Planet Credits

Weezer was the main act at the Moody Center with guests The Flaming Lips and Dinosaur Jr.. They continue across the United States and Canada with the last stop at the Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California on October 12, 2024.

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