Weezer concert: 10/06/2005

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Weezer concert: 10/06/2005
Tour Foozer Tour
Venue Van Andel Arena
Location Grand Rapids, MI
Date October 6, 2005
Associated album Make Believe
Supporting acts Foo Fighters
Kaiser Chiefs
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Weezer live show chronology
10/04/2005 - Champaign, IL 10/06/2005 - Grand Rapids, MI 10/07/2005 - Detroit, MI

Weezer performed at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, MI on October 6, 2005 as part of the Foozer Tour. The show was co-headlined with the Foo Fighters. The opening act was Kaiser Chiefs.

Set list

No. Song
1 "My Name Is Jonas  
2 "Peace  
3 "Beverly Hills  
4 "Dope Nose(Lead vocals: Scott)  
5 "This Is Such a Pity  
6 "Big Me(Foo Fighters cover)  
7 "Perfect Situation  
8 "Keep Fishin'(Lead vocals: Brian)  
9 "El Scorcho  
10 "Say It Ain't So  
11 "We Are All on Drugs  
12 "Surf Wax America  
13 "Beverly Hills  
14 "Buddy Holly  
15 "Photograph" / "Song 2(Blur cover; Lead vocals: Pat, drums: Rivers)  
Encore
16 "Island in the Sun(acoustic)  
17 "Undone - The Sweater Song(Fan invited on stage to play with the band)  
18 "Over the Hills and Far Away(intro, Led Zeppelin cover)  
19 "Hash Pipe  


Karl's Corner

See Karl's Corner - 10/06/2005
...MB '05 Tour: Day 109: Foozer/Wee Fighters 13: Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena

Deep in Michigan's 'oven-mitt' territory, where I believe weezer has never been before. The Van Andel Arena is a really good facility in the middle of what looks to be a very nice small city. Though it wasnt necessarily packed to the rafters (with stacked actors) tonight, the crowd was loud and had a ton of spirit and heart.

Once again the quality of the bill can't be overstated. The Kaiser Chiefs totally have it together with wicked songs and serious stage presence, both on and off the stage with some 'jumping down in the pit' tactics. And the Foo Fighters are consistently killing it, night after night, with an utterly ballistic show. Cheers to everyone, as every night is a real pleasure to behold.

In between these two, weezer has been honing their show to a razors edge, and tonight they were pretty darn great, if I do say so myself. The band had a great time. Weezer has always been a band who makes adjustments along the way, though the changes have often been subtle in the past. But 2005 has been a major year for developing the stage show, and it really pays off with nights like tonight where everything comes together. The crowd totally helped out this vibe tonight. At one point, Scott asked them, "Do you guys put something in the water here to give you energy?" Later, I asked Scott what he thought of tonight's show, and this is what he had to say: "Tonight...man... Tonight was like a fantastic breath of fresh air, I felt like we were playing in front of a crowd who were so stoked and happy, cheering, like we were their dose of fresh oxygen. I was amazed by their support and enthusiasm. I could totally feel the love in the room. It reminded me of some of the epic shows of the tour, like Dublin or Mexico City. Thank you Grand Rapids."


Thanks to Gregor, tonights "Undone" volunteer, who nailed it...oh wait, here's Gregor now:

"...the show tonight was visually and audibly amazing. =w= put on the show of their career. tell Brian thank you for picking me out of the masses to help play "undone" and that our jumping synchronization is unmatched. It was the crowning acheivement of my life, i knew someday only knowing 3 chords would pay off. Watching Rivers and Scott thrash to their knees will always be thought of as the moment god touched me. hats off to the whole crew for a night no one there can forget, "Big Me" never sounded good. gratefully yours, gregor"


and heres a fan reaction from some self described "old geezers" (more in the comment section and add your own)

"...Weezer Tickets (floor).........$97.50

Gas to get there...................$45.00 Kleenex & Band-Aids for smashed nose & bloody lip from unknown body surfer.....$2.00 Seeing Weezer live..........PRICELESS I have to tell you the concert was priceless. My last big concert was REO Speedwagon in the 80's-(wow that looks scary in print!) The crowd induced smoke smelled the same :), the ears ringing for hours afterward and the excitement of the crowd, (although most were 20 years younger than us) was the same. It made us feel young, but not young enough to be on the floor 20 feet from the stage and experiencing the body crushing mob again....We were amazed at the music-they sounded so good live!! Some bands just can't play live and sound like their videos or cds. Not so with Weezer. We were not disappointed in the least. Transition from song to song was smooth, the band made the audience feel like they were part of the performance-nice touch to bring up a guitarist to perform with them and hearing all the songs we have listened to on cd was a dream come true. See, even old geezers do love Weezer. We will definitely see them again, although we may choose a safer distance for the next go-around. Congrats on a great concert!" ---Debbie


- Karl Koch


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