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Karl's Corner - 10/06/2009

...First of all, theres a new Tap Tap Revenge in town for the iPhone, Tap Tap Revenge 3! And there are 4 Weezer songs now available for it in the new Tap store, pick up 2 songs for $0.99. 
...Rivers talks about "Raditude" and his various attitudes with Pitchfork. Read, think, know.
...Great news - Opening up for Weezer at the 10/24 Hollywood Palladum show will be none other than Wax! Wax has reunited for some historic shows after nearly 15 years, and it will be an amazing treat to see these guys in action, especially sharing the bill with Weezer again! Wax was a huge early inspiration for Weezer, who opened up for Wax at every opportunity back in the early days on the L.A. club circuit. Their energy, stage presence and the way they moved the crowd made Weezer straighten up and fly right on more than one occasion! So if you are going to the Palladium show, get there ON TIME or you will be missing out on the deadly Wax/Weezer combo, back again from 1993!
...Speaking of classic Weezer connections - Spike Jonze, who directed Weezer's "Undone", "Buddy Holly" and "Island In The Sun (second version)" videos, as well as the classic films "Being John Malkovich" and "Adaptation", is back again with "Where The Wild things Are", which comes out 10/16. But I had the chance to catch an early screening last night, and I had to say this - Spike NAILED it, this is a beautiful film that defies easy categorization and avoids easy summing up. I was expecting to at least enjoy myself because i do trust Spike's instincts, but by the time the kid had been in the wild land about 5 minutes i just went into a trance and totally bought what i was watching despite its clearly 'unreal' story and vibe. And the cool part is that despite it technically being a rather simple story about a kid who gets upset, runs away from home and learns some things about life, it doesn't lend itself to the usual cliches about imagination, learning how to cope, etc. i mean those things are part and parcel of the story, but not once did i feel Spike took the easy Hollywood way out, in fact it felt like he strongly resisted it to the end. Which, by the way, was genuinely sad yet happy at the same time. Bravo.
...The indaba "My Brain" Remix contest is over, and you can check out the results here - Be sure to listen to winner Sean McCabes electri-fried version of "My Brain Is Working Overtime"! 
...The video for "(If you're wondering if I want you to), I want you to", is still being worked on but its getting closer! Stay tuned...
Raditude coming 11/3 - Sidney sez click cover to see me bigger!
***CURRENT SINGLE "(If you're wondering if I want you to), I Want You To" on iTunes now! Click here!***
*** "RADIO WEEZER” - check it out! ***
Category:Karl's Corner - October 2009
Karl's Corner - 10/06/2024

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weezer 10/5/24: The #voyagetotheblueplanet returned to Canada, touching down at the @rogersarena in Vancouver. Weezer’s very first show outside of the US and A was in Vancouver, on 6/26/94 at the decidedly cozy @anzaclub , so its pretty cool to return 30 years later with a somewhat different level of production - but the same Blue album! Thanks to everyone who came out to rock with us, and our flight crew, and @flaminglips and @dinosaurjr ! #vttbp #karlscorner
Category:Karl's Corner - October 2024
Karl's Corner - 10/07/2005

...MB '05 Tour: Day 110: Foozer/Wee Fighters 14: Detroit, MI - Joe Louis Arena
Today we were deep down in Joe Louis Arena. This place is the ancestral home of the Detroit Red Wings, and has just about as much Detroit soul as Hitsville USA. Next door to the Joe Louis is the Cobo Hall, site of countless rock adventures including 'The Cobo Challenge' skateboard luge event of '01, starring Pat. So our hopes of staging a sequel were dashed, but so it goes. Theres rock to take care of.
Second show in a row tonight, and things went pretty much like the night before, which is to say pretty close to excellent all around. The Detroit crowd was veering somewhere between nuts and mellow throughout the night, with a few surfers here and there and plenty of strong sing alongs. Thanks to tonights 'Undone' voulunteer, Chris, who it turns out happens to be in a band. And big ups to Scott Shriner's dad, in the hizzouse!
fan reaction! (more in the comments section, and leave your own...)
"...that was the most amazing event of my life! It was my 15th birthday, with two other friends, and we had a blast. Four years of the love for the weez, finally culminating in my first experience seeing them live! it was almost too much too handle, being 20 feet from the band. The guy who played Undone looked like he was really enjoying himself, and I noticed he was from my hometown...I loved how Scott told us his dad was in the audience, and sang Dope Nose. And Rivers talked about a new song... "Today in the hotel room, I wrote a new song. It's called Piece of the Pie. We can't play it for you, because you'll record it and put it on the internet. And by the time the new album comes out, you'll all be sick of it!" Whether it's true or not, these are very encouraging to a fan. thanks, Weezer, for giving me the best birthday present ever!" ---Bill
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...These 2 shows have just been added! Note they are Weezer headlining shows, not Foozer shows. we dont know who the opening act is yet.
10/29 - Fresno, CA - Selland Arena - on sale now!
10/30 - Las Vegas, NV - Hard Rock - on sale now!
...Weezer on the Howard Stern Show Monday 10/17!
...Weezer on AOL Sessions on Wednesday 10/19!
...Weezer on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno Thursday 10/20!
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2005/10/07
Karl's Corner - 10/07/2008

Back to Salt Lake City, home of Brian's super artistic sister Leia, and hometown of the dearly missed Allan sisters, who of course were the OG weezer fanclubbers. Tonight's show at the E Center was one of the smaller gigs on the tour so far, but what it may have lacked in size, it more than made up for it in volume and enthusiasm! That place got LOUD and the spirit of the fans was thru the roof! Meanwhile Rivers was a step ahead on the road to congestion recovery and had an easier time holding down the fort on his vocals tonight. At this rate he should be right back in the saddle in a few days.
While the hootenannies have provided this tour with many "weezer firsts", such as "first Theremin ever played with weezer" etc, tonight a very special first happened right down in the pit - the first ever wheelchair crowdsurfing at a Weezer show! (see 1st picture for proof!) It was an amazing sight and so cool to see a dude who normally has to fight for a good sight line be lifted up to the best spot in the arena - and held there for quite some time! 
Tonight Tokyo Police Club were unable to play due to a prior commitment (some sort of TV show taping), so the local band Tolchock Trio took their place and did a great job. I was hearing some almost Replacements-ish stuff. Or Jawbox, or something cool like that. Good Midwest feeling indie/punk styles with neat sounds. Thanks for coming on board for a night guys. 
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RIVERS NEEDS YOUR STICKERS! Rivers needs to decorate his drum kit (the one on the side of the stage, not Pat's in the middle), and he wants stickers to do it. Years ago, you served my father in the Clone Wars; now - er, wait - I mean, years ago, Rivers asked for stickers for his guitar, and hundreds of you tossed envelopes loaded with crazy stickers onstage for days - his Stratocasters were quickly plastered! Can we count on you guys to come thru again? However you can get them to us works - if you see me, pass em over - if youre close to the stage, toss em up! Just write "Stickers for Rivers" on the envelope! Thanks people!
Category:Karl's Corner - October 2008
Karl's Corner - 10/07/2023

weezer 10/6/23: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, @johncainarena - back in Australia for the first time since opening for the Foos in ‘18, and the people were ready! Thank you for rocking out with us! And thanks to @regurgitators for opening up this run of shows, great band! #karlscorner
Category:Karl's Corner - October 2023
Karl's Corner - 10/08/2001

...ok its been a quiet couple of days, I know, but we've been working hard to get you guys the goods! If you havent been over to the "Audio Video" section recently, there are all kinds of new things there to keep you busy. And remember, Dan has lots more news up at =rwa= news too! (same link as the top right banner) - so dont sleep on Dan! He's on the case!
...and speaking of new goodies, as you know, the upcoming UK releases of the 2 different "Island" singles will yield some fresh official Weezer b-sides. However, We've learned that the track "Always", the acoustic ballad with string arrangements by David Campbell, is in fact the WRONG version! In the mass confusion back in the spring, it seems Rivers accidentally approved the edit he meant to keep off any future singles, while "shelving" the version he liked best. The version that appears on the single is about 2 minutes long, while the correct version has some additional sections and clocks in around 2:45. Right now Rivers is scrambling to track down the "real" version. Whether it can be put on the single or how it will get to the public remains a mystery for now.
...tour? shows? what? looks like the Extended Midget tour is gonna start a bit earlier, so the SD and SJ dates arent the very first ones. Soon we will have confirmed info for you...for now I can only say that *some* folks around the country are going to be saying "Alright! Its about time!" As for the upcoming Great Paintings exhibition you've been asking about, think: this month, LA area. Definately several chances to rock. Bring your Magic cards...Ok, don't do that.
Category:Karl's Corner - October 2001
Karl's Corner - 10/08/2002

"Of those that are sort of on the charts today, Weezer. Definitely. My son introduced me to Weezer. I think they are a very creative, innovative young group, and I like their style, I like their music." ---Minnesota candidate for Governor Tim Penny, replying to the question "What's your favorite band?". - ...from the October issue of "Minnesota Law & Politics" 
...if the phrase "prairie metal" intrigues you, youll need to head on over to the audio-video page for a little somethin' special.
...wondering what Rivers is up to? Looks like one fan might have run into him the other night. Bboard thread here.
...Philadelphia radio station Y-100 is having their annual auction to raise money for AIDS reaserch, and this year theyve got a bunch of cool autographed weezer items up for auction. Check it out and help out a great cause! Also on auction are many other rock items signed by such bands as Creed. The auctions end on Saturday October 12th.
...Upcoming Playstation2 game "Frequency 2" will feature "Dope Nose" by Weezer
The Lion And The Witch: Update
dateline Minnesota: according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune newspaper, Weezer's "The Lion And The Witch" EP was the number one album in Minnesota last week!
two shops that have LOTS of Lion and the Witch EPs still in stock are Houston TX's Cactus Music [on Westiemer and Gessner], and Raliegh NC's Record Exchange [on Hillsborough St]. Fans have reported plenty of copies available at both. 
Keep Fishin' report:US cd single
[US single contains the radio version plus the "Franklin Mint" version of the song, available in a very limited run].
Where to find it [cumulative: as reported by fans so far...]
Detroit, MI area:
Ann Arbor: Borders Books & Music....Utica: Rock-A-Billy's at 8411 Hall Road, just east of Van Dyke...Sterling Heights: Best Buy...Westland, MI: Best Buy...
Boston, MA area:
Harvard Square: Newbury Comics...Cambridge/Fresh Pond: Newbury Comics...Hanover: Circuit City...Kingston: FYE in Independence Mall...
Houston, TX area:
Houston: Wherehouse on Westheimer at Dairy Ashford...Sam Goody's in the Deerbrook Mall...Houston Borders Books and Music...F.Y.E. in Katy Mills Mall...
other areas:
Richmond, VA: Plan 9...New Orleans: Virgin Megastore [apparently sold out now however]...Los Angeles, CA: Amoeba Records on Sunset...
...radio note: Chicago's The Zone 94.7 had their nightly "pillow fight" tonight, in which two new songs battle it out via listeners' votes. Tonight (Tuesday Oct 8th), "Slave" beat out a new song by The Distillers to win the pillow fight championship. Now "Slave" will go on to face another new song on Wednesday! Chicago Weezer fans vote if you can!!!
...to Daniel Brummel of Ozma: get well soon! 
Category:Karl's Corner - October 2002
Karl's Corner - 10/08/2003

...despite mysterious reports that have been coming in, there are still no release dates set for the Blue Album Deluxe Edition, nor the Weezer DVD. Both projects are coming along nicely, but will likely be out after the holiday season, not before, due to overall schedule planning at the record label. Its just as well in the case of the Blue Album Deluxe, as artwork, layout and liner notes stuff are still in progress. The DVD is 95% done, with some work remaining to be done on the packaging, architecture/menus, and weird stuff like getting the optional band commentaries lined up properly.
...The DVD, entitled "Video Capture Device", still clocks in at well over 3 hours, even after several bits and pieces came out in the final legal wash. The Blue Album Deluxe Edition will be a 2 disc set with extra songs both well-loved-yet-somewhat-obscure, as well as downright previously unheard stuff. The packaging will include extensive liner notes, historically cool photos both classic and previously unseen, lyrics and restored cover art, presented as originally envisioned.
...meanwhile the band continues their work behind the scenes, writing and rehearsing new songs, and enjoying the good vibes.
...equipment minded folk may have seen the recent overhaul to the equipment section. People with sharp memories may have noted that the main difference so far is the format. New info and photos are due next. Other areas of weezer.com are also being worked on, including the massive superchrono [1993 updates finally coming soon], "tunes" [discography], recording history, and links. Unfortunately there will likely be no new 'Stoke Factor' installment 'till late this year or early 2004. 
Category:Karl's Corner - October 2003
Karl's Corner - 10/08/2005

...MB '05 Tour: Day 111: Foozer/Wee Fighters 15: Cleveland, OH - The Wolstein Center at CSU
Cold and rainy outside, hot and crunchy inside! Cleveland was really Northeast-y today, feeling more like late November than early October, but that didnt matter inside the Wolstein Center, famed for its turkey flavored cookies, apples with worm sauce already inside and geniune handcrafted seats. Mmmmgood.
Of course, its really all about the rock, and tonight was no exception. Epic, big, bold, brash, all these words apply to what happened tonight inside the Wolstien Center, and I am happy to report that it was par for the course, because "par" happens to mean "really excellent" these days. Big ups to C Minus on the 1's and 2's, The Kaiser Chiefs, The Foo Fighters, and of course Weezer, delivering their 80 minutes in tune and on time like DJ Shadow.
Today Brian chose an "Undone" helper who was then literally unable to extracate herself from the crowd. The security dudes worked on the situation for several minutes but it was just too tight up there - she was stuck in a mass of weezer mania! Finally Scott called an audible and selected one Joey, who's "I can play undone" sign caught Scott's eye. Turns out Joey wasn't kidding! Be sure to check the comments section for his detailed personal account of the proceedings!
There was only one glitch tonight, the big =w= didnt rise at first due to an unknown malfunction. But it was a short lived mystery, assuming its proper position only a chorus late, and earning the roars and lighters just the same. The power of the weez is real!
Shout outs to Justin H and Karyn B!
fan reactions! (more in the comments section, and leave your own...)
"...Went to the Foozer show in Cleveland last night- and it was awesome. It was my 8th time seeing the band since 2000- and I'm serious when I say this, but it was the best they've ever been musically. It was nice to see them having so much fun- and they all (especially Rivers) seemed so alive. And tell Scott he did a GREAT job on Dope Nose- I didn't see that one coming. Thanks for putting on a great show..." ---Tom/GumbyTom
"...its been quite some time since ive been to a real rock show. and i thank you. amazing. thats pretty much all i have to say. i just want you to tell rivers that he should just keep on doing whatever he has been. honestly, rivers conversing with the crowd? that just doesnt happen. do not let anyone get on his case about his new found inner peace. his transformation from angry hermit to omnipotent rock god should be proof enough that hes on the right track.
thank you for letting pat sing. thank you for letting everyone else drum. thank you for playing 'song 2'. the best weezer show ive seen in, well, ever. keep on rockin', its what you all do best." ---maryclaire
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2005/10/08
Karl's Corner - 10/08/2011 (a)

2011/10/08 Thackerville, OK: WinStar World Casino: Global Event Center
After a relatively show-free stretch over the past few weeks, the weezer rock machine has kicked back into gear, reassembling at the WinStar World Casino, about 90 miles north of Dallas, in Thackerville, Oklahoma. Tonight's show is sold out, so its bound to be a good time. People have gathered from all over the place to get to this show, which makes sense because Thackerville itself is quite small, so there cant be more than like 20 weezer fans there. Maybe 23. 24 if you count that guy over there on the left. No, the other guy. The one in the red shirt.
Where was I. Oh yeah, so people are driving and even flying in from all over the Great Plains for this one. Oklahomans are very stoked because weezer shows have been few and far between around these parts for a while now. Tonight... all that changes!
Check out this WinStar web page for a breif new interview with Patrick.
Photos later - are you going? Did you go? Comment here and/or in our message boards, tell your tale! Post your show pix on our photo page! Same goes for video clips if you got em!
Category:Karl's Corner - October 2011
Karl's Corner - 10/08/2011 (b)

2011/10/08 our friend Mikey Welsh 1971-2011 R.I.P.
Mikey Welsh 1971-2011
Dear friends and fans,
It saddens me and the guys in Weezer so much to say that our beautiful, creative, hilarious and sweet friend Mikey Welsh has passed away at the very young age of 40. A unique talent, a deeply loving friend and father, and a great artist is gone, but we will never forget him. His chapter in the weezer story ('98 - '01) was vital, essential, wild, and amazing.
Mikey was never one to shy away from the absurd, dangerous or strange, and he did so with a gusto few others had. No one had quite the stage presence of Mikey, nor have there been many who pulled the types of shenanigans he did at shows. If it rocked, he had to try it - and he always found a way to pull it off.
When he emerged from his nervous breakdown that spelled his exit from the rock n roll world, he took on a new role as an astonishing and pure visual artist. It was a glorious flowering of a talent he always possessed, but he had chosen to rock out first, paint later. Our more recent meet-ups at weezer shows, including recently at the Weezer/Flaming Lips show at Jones Beach were always a great time. We will miss him terribly. Our deepest heartfelt condolences go out to his family and friends. The world has lost a truly one of a kind guy.
...Tomorrow we play the RIOTfest in Chicago as planned - Mikey was planning on attending this show and we were looking forward to seeing him again. As sad as it is to think about, we know Mikey would never want the rock stopped on his account - quite the contrary in fact. While we wont see him, we know he will be there rocking out with us!
Mikey's website: see his art.
Mikey's Facebook page - see more art, and his writings - including some wild weez related stories from back in the day...
Mikeys Twitter page.
"...hello hello.. so i'm going on my first vacation in quite a long time.. very stoked.. first i'm off to nashville, to be photographed working on a big painting by a very good friend of mine [we'll get some shots up here eventually] .. and then off to chicago, to see the mighty =w= rock out.. i'm excited to see the boys, hang out and have some fun.. so everyone take care.. i'll be posting some weird random sh*t up here [as usual] over the next 9 days or so..... love--m."
---from Mikeys Facebook page, 10/01/11
Photo above taken in Nashville October 3rd by Mikey's friend Jordan Vittitow.
Category:Karl's Corner - October 2011
Karl's Corner - 10/08/2023

weezer 10/7/23, Sydney, NSW, Australia @accorstadium - its not every day a band can say they opened up for @kissonline - and it’s something that Rivers could never have dreamed of while growing up, poring over the “Alive II” album cover - and yet: here we are! The stars (and the Starchild) aligned at last, and just in time, as KISS takes their final (for reals this time) trip around the globe! Such a wild day, and all gratitude toward the masters of showmanship! It was also a trip to be in the decidedly opening act slot again, as many KISS fans arent exactly all that into other bands walking the stage of their heroes! But we had a secret weapon to win them over - a tight cover of “Strutter”! By the time the guys started “Say It Ain’t So”, we had the crowd singing along - well, a lot of them anyway! What a blast. Thanks everyone! #karlscorner
Category:Karl's Corner - October 2023
Karl's Corner - 10/08/2024 (a)

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weezer 10/6/24 - completing a Northwest trifecta at Portland’s venerable (ex-Rose Garden) @moda_center , the #voyagetotheblueplanet locked in for another thunderous launch! Lots of weezy history in this town, lots of good friends came by. Over 12,000 of them in fact! Thanks everybody for coming on the Voyage, and thanks to our flight crew, and to our companions in space @dinosaurjr and @flaminglips , it is such a pleasure and a true honor to share the stage with you both! #vttbp #karlscorner
Category:Karl's Corner - October 2024
Karl's Corner - 10/08/2024 (b)

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weezer 10 years ago yesterday we released our 3rd of what would be 3 total albums with Ric Ocasek as producer, “Everything Will Be Alright In The End”. This record came as a fresh start, the first weezer album since 2010. It was recorded with the band “all together in a room”, the tried-but-true old method that has become pretty scarce these days. It was crafted with love and care, with every musical part, lyric and concept fought for. The short tour of small venues was one of the most special experiences in the band’s history. Here’s to #EWBAITE ! #smoochescorner #karlscorner #joelaffoley #sebastian
Category:Karl's Corner - October 2024