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Karl's Corner - 05/14/2000

Hello- below you will find the links to the last 2 pages of the Weezer recording history, taking us right... up... to... NOW!... At last! *whew!* Now, of course , comes the part where you guys spot errors or stuff I forgot, and send me emails so I can keep it maintained...
Special "short notice" announcement: The Special Goodness will be playing a show, once again at the Viper Room, in LA, this coming thursday the 18th of May. Come and partake in the rock if you can... Sorry once more for the strict 21+ policy at the door, Pat promises to do all ages SG shows in SoCal as soon as possible.
Also, I can confirm that some weezer "warm-up" dates (pre-Japan) are being discussed. Everyone involved wants to do them, and the plans are underway. When the details are available, the news will hit the main RWA page...
Category:Karl's Corner - May 2000
Karl's Corner - 05/14/2002

...today, weezer's 4th album Maladroit was officially released in the USA! Stoked fans have already written in with their tales of snatching up a copy (or 2), and already people on the message board are comparing the unique cd numbering on their copies ! The overall vibe I'm getting is that people are just really happy to have a finished product in their hands, and see how it all came together after the 2 months of recording with all those mp3 sneak peeks. Personally I find it amazing that its only been 1 year since the Green Album's release. So much has happened! Well, the band is stoked too. But theres no time to sit around the campfire and tell stories now! Weezer is going to Japan today, so you'll have to celebrate without them for a few weeks as we jump right into the Japan World Cup Tour '02!! Japanese fans: hold on tight!!!
...li'l plug dep't: Cool band Manplanet from Minneapolis are playing in the LA area tonight [5/14]. Manplanet did some shows with Pats The Special Goodness back in '99, and they were really cool. Picture a sort of aggro robot pop with excellent influences from the Cars, Dev-o and Gary Numan. The show is tonight at the Silver Lake Lounge, in Silverlake, LA.
Category:Karl's Corner - May 2002
Karl's Corner - 05/14/2006

...The Great weezer.com Rivers Fan Interview 2006 update - Thank you so much for all your questions! Well over 500 questions came in, and most people followed the instructions and gave it some thought, and came up with some pretty good ones! Of the 500+ questions, about 200 were unique/non-repetitive, and a final list of questions is being culled from the 200. (note - they were 'first come first serve', as far as exactly whose version of a repeated question was used). So now, basically, if its unique enough and seems to fit in a category, its being included in the interview. No Idea yet if that means the interview will be 50, 100 or more questions, but its gonna be a whopper regardless, as theres a LOT of provocative, hard hitting, and generally 'in demand' questions in there. The grouping and editing phase is underway now, and Rivers should have the final questions in his hands fairly soon. (In the meantime, check out the latest Rivers interviews/articles if you haven't yet: Boston Globe, The Harvard Crimson, and in print in The May issue of SPIN mag (with the Red Hot Chili Peppers on the cover).
...while there is still no official video for the current single "This Is Such A Pity" (and we dont yet know if there will be one or not), unofficial videos seem to be coming up out of the woodwork. The first effort was unfortunatly blackballed a while back, but this new effort, courtesy fan Chad Cooper looks safe from the censors. Chad clearly put a lot of time and effort into this vid, so have a look!
...Old School is the New School Dep't: Matt Sharp, original Weezer bass player ('92-'98) has reconstituted his (other) band The Rentals, and they are hitting the road in 2006 after nearly a decade away from the scene. Though the lineup is a bit different than in the old days, it does include a carefully assembled squad of great musicians, including original Rental Rachel Haden, who you may also remember from (Weezer's fave touring partner of the 90's) That Dog, and who you hear singing lead vocal on the classic Pinkerton-era Weezer track "I Just Threw Out The Love Of My Dreams". The first US Rentals show in many years is happening in Los Angeles on July 7th at The Henry Fonda Theater (with the legendary Ozma supporting) and the tix are on sale now.
...belated treat: not forgotten! Our scientists are working on the formula... 
Category:Karl's Corner - May 2006
Karl's Corner - 05/14/2008

People, now is not the time for a nap: Weezer's astonishing new track "The Greatest Man That Ever Lived" is now available as an iTunes single! Go man go...
...Check Buzznet.com for a brand new interview with Scott! Scotts riffing on the new album and the video here, check it out!
Category:Karl's Corner - May 2008
Karl's Corner - 05/15/2000

Wow, you guys are sending in a lot of corrections for the Recording History! Thanks, i will be updating (mostly pages 8 and 9) "A.S.A.P."....
Also, I've learned that a the upcoming still-in-planning weezer shows will likely be starting in mid june... Its NOT a tour, but a fair number of shows are being planned...and they are not all necessarily in Southern Cali ! As I said below, when the details are available, the news will hit the main RWA page. 
Category:Karl's Corner - May 2000
Karl's Corner - 05/15/2005

...well, the first leg of the Make Believe '05 tour is complete and has been an excellent start to what looks to be many many months of touring. Thanks to everyone who came out and supported the band on this leg, fighting for their tickets and enduring long line-ups to get in the clubs. And a huge thanks to everyone who came out and picked up "Make Believe", and a thanks-in-advance to those who are planning on picking it up soon! And also a big thanks to all the JONAS street team members who have done their part in spreading the word about the new album. Its all deeply appreciated.
Today everyone flew either to L.A. or to various other points to visit friends and family. The band will next gather for rehearsals (I think) and then the June dates in Europe! But for now, a short break.
...a special note from the guys in Ringside:
"Hey, we just wanted to drop a note here to thank all you Weezer fans that came out, with an open mind, and checked out our show. We know how long you've been waiting to see Weezer live, and the extra half hour we played was still another half hour you had to wait. We loved playing for you. We will not forget your lighters, your clapping hands, your glowing phones, and most importantly, those moments when the lights fell upon you and we could see all of your faces. Thank you!
Yours,
Ringside"
...there ya have it. more info, etc, tomorrow...
Category:Karl's Corner - May 2005
Karl's Corner - 05/15/2008 (b)

...People: a reminder about the informative new interview up on Buzznet with Scott. Good stuff!
...Weezer was pleased and relieved to have finished mastering the new album yesterday. They shall sell no wine before it's time, and now all the audio details are set. Finally everything is turned in and assembly can begin at last. June 3, folks!!!
...in the June '08 Blender mag: a funny and informative interview with Pat!
...side note, just FYI: The current single is still "Pork And Beans"! Hear, request, rock out! Meanwhile "The Greatest man That Ever Lived" is our new iTunes single, and those are a bit different as they arent being sent to radio stations, etc. Well, enjoy 'em both!
...Rivers' reborn soccer career continued on May 10, when he was invited to play in the Britnight Showbiz Soccer Game at the Home Depot Center. Rivers again worked hard to prepare for the grueling match, and lots o' fun was had. Thats Rivers battling Welsh actor Michael Sheen in the photo above.
...New extra track info: The UK edition of the Red Album will contain the same 10 songs as the US edition, plus 2 cover songs: renditions of "Life Is What You Make It" by Talk Talk and "The Weight" by The Band. Out in UK 6/9 (digital), 6/16 (physical).
...New physical Deluxe Edition (CD) info: The (USA) Deluxe CD is now scheduled to come out on 6/3, BUT this is not confirmed - it may instead be the following week. We will know soon. Whats for sure is the deluxe edition comes with the additional 4 tracks in a wicked digipak sleeve with a huge booklet packed with exclusive info and beautiful art.
..."Greatest Man" iTunes single clarification: If you order the single now and want the whole album when it comes out, your iTunes will "know" you have it already, and the rest of the album will cost you a dollar less at that time. And if you already preordered the album on itunes and want the single now, you can do this without paying for it twice - Look in your itunes under "Automated Purchases" and it should show the single there for free download - because you already bought it by doing the presale. Or just go to the single page on iTunes and it should say its free for you. At least this is how iTunes explained it to us. 
Category:Karl's Corner - May 2008
Karl's Corner - 05/15/2009

...People, breaking info for tomorrows big show at Verizon Wireless Ampitheatre: If you are attending the KROQ Weenie Roast, KNOW THAT Weezer is playing at 5:30 PM, right in the middle of the lineup - NOT at the final slot!
Weenie Roast Y Fiesta 2009: SET TIMES
1:30pm Big B
2:00pm Anberlin
2:30pm Asher Roth
3:00pm Hollywood Undead
3:30pm White Lies
4:00pm Cage the Elephant
4:30pm The Airborne Toxic Event
5:00pm Silversun Pickups
5:30pm Weezer
6:30pm Yeah Yeah Yeahs
7:10pm Jimmy Eat World
8:00pm Kings of Leon
8:50pm Rancid
9:30pm TRV$DJ-AM
And hey: if you are going to the show, add your show story here when you get home!
And if you arent attending the show, be sure to listen at kroq.com for the radio simulcast!
...Meanwhile, yesterday the Weez men played a special private party down on the Paramount Pictures lot. They played with the Re-united Blink-182, in what sort of amounts to a rehearsal for their upcoming tour together in August and September (more info to come, don't worry). Catch more details and photos over on Rolling Stone.
Category:Karl's Corner - May 2009
Karl's Corner - 05/15/2010

...A few days back, the Weez men went to the George Lopez show studio and taped their performance for the Lopez episode to air on May 17, (this coming Monday night). Todays picture gives you a little taste of what was going on there. Yeah, I'm not saying what was going on there made any sense or anything - but there it is...
...next Wednesday the guys go to Ellen's studio to tape for the Ellen episode to air on Thursday May 20. I dont think there will be bunny suits or The Donald at that one. But who can really say? All I know is Weezer Daytime TV is The Stuff.
...another good blog post by Justin The Librarian (not Justin the Barbarian) "The journey I have taken through life with Weezer".
...An interesting investigative fan's re-cap of the "lost years" of weezer, 1998-1999: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3.
Category:Karl's Corner - May 2010
Karl's Corner - 05/16/2001

here are some polls to take to help us get a vibe on the new record.:
"What is your favorite song on the Green Album?"Take the poll here.
"What do you think about the Green Album?" Take the poll here.
...Just to let you know: The Mykel and Carli page will be returning shortly, to the Weezer Fans section. Also, tabs and lyrics (green album soon) are in "Info" now. The equipment history will be modified shortly, the home made video clips will be returning soon, and the karls corner archives back to Jan 2000 will be added to this page soon too. Ok, I gotta get back to work! 
...eh? wha? speak up, sonny.....
Category:Karl's Corner - May 2001
Karl's Corner - 05/17/2001

...currently at the Punk Rock Prom in Valencia CA. Weezer is in its second set. Two schools won, so the line up is weezer, then offspring, then the new audience came in to replace the first one, and now weezer is on again. Mikey is wearing his best prom dress. (If you think im kidding wait till i have a chance to upload the pictures tomorrow!). We cant stay to watch Offspring's second set, beacuse we have to make a midnight flight to NYC, because the SNL rehearsal is pretty early on Friday. So expect some pics by tomorrow sometime. Also ive had a few roadblocks with the video clip situation, but i got hooked up with the programs i need and they shoud be up in a day or two. Sorry to keep you waiting, i cant wait to share the new insane things that Pat and Mikey have been up to. 
The guys sound phenominal, by the way... theres some new gear thats really working out well (yes it will be in the equip history too). Plus they are TIGHT. And during soundchecks I am already hearing a LOT of NEW new songs, and man! I must say the variety of this brand new stuff is astonishing. Rivers has been digging DEEP in the songwriting muse. I have the feeling you guys will end up with piles of new weezer material, and wont be waiting no 5 years for it!!!
Category:Karl's Corner - May 2001
Karl's Corner - 05/17/2002

Japan World Cup Tour: travel/day off, Tokyo
...We took the train back down to Tokyo today for a day off. Tokyo was rainy and wet today, and it really had that cool "Blade Runner" look when it got dark. We ate at this crazy restaurant where they dressed up in these special costumes, shouted a lot in unison whenever anyone asked for something, and had the chefs kneeling in front of the grills making all the food fresh in front of us. Delicious! Some wandering around in the Roppongi and Shibuya districts happened as well. I am happy to announce that "Maladroit" debuted at #7 on the Japanese album charts this week! Cool displays, such as the one spied at Tower Shibuya (below) were helping out the cause. I heard "Slob" being played outside at an indie record shop too! Debuting at #7 in Japan is a very big deal for weezer, as Japan has always been a country where only the strongest non-Japanese releases have a chance of making a real dent in the charts. Meanwhile, Pat is trying to turn Scott onto "Georgia" brand canned coffee from the vending machines, but Scott's not feeling it.
"Claim of wild and beautiful. Can't stand being just like other guy. Make your skin and hair beautiful." 
Category:Karl's Corner - May 2002
Karl's Corner - 05/17/2010

...folks, dont forget, Weezer on George Lopez tonight! The secret of the bunny suits - revealed at last!
...2 new clips of Rivers in action! With B.O.B. singing their new track "Magic"; and on stage covering the Shondells classic "I Think We're Alone Now".
...MORE SHOWS!
July 11 - Canandaigua, ONT, Canada, at GMAC – onsale this Friday at noon
July 15 – Mashantucket, CT at Foxwoods – onsale this Friday at 9am
July 22 – St. John’s, NL, Canada, at Mile One Centre – Fanclub PRESALE Wed 9AM - for PW see email coming tonight; reg onsale this Friday at noon http://www.admission.com or http://www.evenko.ca
Aug 21 – San Diego, CA – Del Mar Raceway – Del Mar Summer Concert Series; Infield Show FREE show for all race track attendees. Go to www.delmarscene.com for more information
Sept 1 – Allentown, PA - onsale June 5th
...and here's an update on the 9/18 Phoenix show: a new ticket link, no password needed.
and we're still not done, more to come....
...REMINDER - this Wednesday the guys go to Ellen's studio to tape for the Ellen episode to air on Thursday May 20.
...todays photo of superfans Finnigan and Oliver courtesy their mom, Jennifer A.
Category:Karl's Corner - May 2010
Karl's Corner - 05/18/2011

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Care to play weezer's version of the 1970's game show "Name That Tune"? Weezer Webisode #51 (above) challenges you to name that tune; tunes captured from behind-the-scenes moments from this year. Can you name them all? List every song they are playing in order and email your list to me (karl) at: karl (at) weezer (dot) com.
The first correct, complete, in-order list wins two tickets and a meet and greet to an upcoming Weezer show in your area. Also up for grabs is a one-of-a-kind band signed 11x14 print (2nd prize), three Pinkerton Deluxe Edition 4-vinyl sets (3 runner-ups), and ten sets of the Live Bootleg albums from both nights of the Memories Tour (city to be determined) (for winners #6-15). Note that only the first 15 *correct* and *complete* *in-order* lists I receive are eligible for the 15 prizes, so listen and watch carefully!
*** WHEN WE HAVE the 15 WINNERS THIS POST WILL BE UPDATED to say "no more submissions please" ***
 
...in other news, we have a late but great "weezer youtube invasion" video for ya - from MysteryGuitarMan! Its pretty damn cool. Check it out here.
...'92-'98 weez bassman Matt Sharp's The Rentals have released a special album to help with Japan disaster relief - check it out - available on vinyl even.
...Weezer tribute band alert - Japan benefit edition! If you havent seen this yet, theres a special benefit show on June 4th in the D.C. area by Weezer tribute band Getchoo! There are prizes involved! Forum post with the details here.
Category:Karl's Corner - May 2011
Karl's Corner - 05/18/2022

weezer weezer’s 4th album “Maladroit” is 20 years old! And now we finally have HD versions of the music videos for “Dope Nose” and “Keep Fishin’”, thanks to the good folks at Geffen Records. Enjoy!
(Yeah YT links wont work here but just find the old existing (vevo) versions - they’ve been upgraded!) #karlscorner
Category:Karl's Corner - May 2022
Karl's Corner - 05/19/2001

..well the guys did a fantastic job on both "Hash Pipe" and "Island In The Sun!". It was all there, the confidence, the great playing, and guest musician Will Ferrell! Will joined weezer on stage for "Island" in his 'normal straight guy' look (which to me looked just like Mikey in his 2/01 moustache phase!), and did a fine job on the maracas. The plan was discussed yesterday, but all involved were urged to keep it quiet till the show went live. The studio audience was thrilled at the added touch, as Will did not join the band during the dress rehearsal earlier, to save the suprise. Will was a serious player, and there was no joking around going on. However, Rivers couldn't help but let out a smile. All in all a triumphant appearence by weezer! 
...there are more details up in the tour section now, most of the blanks have been filled in, with further details to come.
...I dont have the cover pictures at this point, but there are now 2 more magazines with significant articles about weezer in them. The Latest "Rolling Stone" (with The Rock on the cover), and the 5/25 issue of Entertainment Weekly (W/ Nicole Kidman on the cover) both sport good sized and fairly well done weez coverage. 
Category:Karl's Corner - May 2001
Karl's Corner - 05/19/2005

...Hey, check it out! Weezer is going to be doing an MSN Live Chat this coming Monday, 5/23 at 4pm (PST)!
...regarding the Orlando tour date thats been confirmed for 7/19 at the Hard Rock Live: My sincere apologies that you guys were not the first to know about this show. Before it was even cleared for take off, tickets were put on sale, and the show sold out almost immediately before I even knew it was confirmed. We try very hard to get you the info first, but in this case, someone severely jumped the gun and theres no way to go back in time and do it properly once its sold out... However, the good news is that this particular show is being filmed for re-broadcast on Mtv. This is the only tour date thats getting this treatment, so make your calendars - the broadcast premieres on August 3rd on Mtv! The rest of the North American dates for July are 90% sorted out and will all be announced here the moment they are confirmed. This July tour starts in Vegas with the big crazy show on 7/2 with the Chili Peppers, and ends on 7/23 when weezer plays day 1 of this years 2 day Lollapalooza festival in Chicago.
...some more charts for Make Believe:
...Sweden: debuts at #15
...Netherlands: debuts at #82
...New Zealand: debuts at #20
...Austria: debuts at #17
...and some specific store charts are pretty cool too - the first week store rankings for indie giant Amoeba Records in California were: Berkeley location #1, San Francisco location #3, and the mighty Hollywood location, #2. And over in Australia, where it debuted at #19 nationally, it actually was #12 on the HMV music store chart, reflecting some serious power in the nation's largest cd retailer chain...
...thats all for now. The band members are just doing their own things this week, catching up on biz and resting up for the June Euro Tour thats on the way. Anyone see Ringside on the Late Late Show tonight?
Category:Karl's Corner - May 2005
Karl's Corner - 05/19/2009

...After some adjustments, the August/September tour dates with Weezer and Blink-182 have been finalized! Here is the definitive show list...
DATE ------- CITY --------- VENUE
Sun 8/23 Toronto, ON - Molson Amphitheater
Mon 8/24 OFF
Tues 8/25 Wantagh, NY - Nikon Theater @ Jones Beach
Wed 8/26 Holmdel, NJ - PNC Bank Arts Center
Thu 8/27 OFF
Fri 8/28 Camden, PA - Susquehanna Bank Center
Sat 8/29 Hartford, CT - New England Dodge Music Center
Sun 8/30 Washington DC - TBA ***UPDATE: DC SHOW MAY NOT HAPPEN***
Mon 8/31 Saratoga, NY - SPAC
Tues 9/1 OFF
Wed 9/2 Cleveland, OH - Blossom
Thu 9/3 St. Louis, MO - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Fri 9/4 Kansas City, KS - Sandstone Amphitheatre
Sat 9/5 OFF
Sun 9/6 Denver, CO - Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
Mon 9/7 OFF
Tues 9/8 OFF
Wed 9/9 OFF
Thu 9/10 Seattle, WA - White River Amphitheatre
Fri 9/11 OFF
Sat 9/12 Sacramento, CA - Sleep Train Amphitheatre
Sun 9/13 San Francisco, CA - Shoreline Amphitheatre
Mon 9/14 OFF
Tues 9/15 OFF
Wed 9/16 San Diego, CA - Cricket Amphitheatre
Thu 9/17 Irvine, CA - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Tickets are not on sale yet - stay tuned for info...
Category:Karl's Corner - May 2009
Karl's Corner - 05/19/2011

...While its officially "summer" according to the movies hitting the theaters these days, its still quite Spring here in Boston, with chilly breezes, overcast skies and occasional rain. Fortunately the B of A Pavilion is at least under a giant tent structure, so tonights rock and roll extravaganza can be kept dry... aside from whatever water bottles Rivers decides to pour on the front row! As of 4 PM, weezer has soundchecked and Shelia Devine are setting their stuff up on stage.
Did you go? Comment here and/or in our message boards, tell your tale! Post your show pix on our photo page! 
Category:Karl's Corner - May 2011
Karl's Corner - 05/20/2000

Ok! I've updated the recording history pages 8 and 9, with much thanks to: Paul Karklus, Alicia, Fred Tiesma, Sean, Brian Dietel, Sam Ling, Casey Lombardo, Caroline, Oliver, Anthony Borg, Jason, Joe, Justin H, Mike, Jason Ricci, and Jason Skislak. 
Category:Karl's Corner - May 2000